In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy Awards (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here).Which shows came away with some of the biggest wins? What were some of the night’s biggest upsets? And did the winners deserve their awards? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Subscribe to Episodic MediumFollow Myles on BlueskySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.In the future where all media is consolidated, will movies just be called disneys like they were in Cloud Atlas? Why do we think David Zaslav hasn’t begun his war against password-sharing yet? And are we looking forward to another season of Big Little Lies? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 7 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 (HBO)Bonus Episode: The Paper Season 1 (Peacock)Shownotes:04:05 - TV NewsParamount Skydance Prepares Ellison-Backed Bid for Warner Bros. DiscoveryWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Why HBO Max Isn’t ‘Pushing’ Password-Sharing Crackdown YetNeil Druckmann on Leaving ‘The Last of Us,’ His New Game ‘Intergalactic’ and How Involved He’ll Be on Season 3: ‘My Job Is to Stay Very High Level’ (EXCLUSIVE)‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Officially in the Works, Sets Francesca Sloane to Write‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Delayed at Amazon35:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 4 - The Fly1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 4 - Need I Say Door1:21:20 - Patrick’s reaction to Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (WITH SPOILERS)Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch)
Watch this conversation on YouTube.In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.What was our overall reaction to the movie? How did we feel the film handle its subjects? And what details did the documentary leave out? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.Links:Read The Cut’s article about these eventsRead Variety’s interview with the directorFollow Christie on TiktokFollow Christie on InstagramCheck out Christie’s official websiteSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 80 - 'Alien: Earth' Ep 5 Is Wildly Entertaining (Plus: What's going On in Peacemaker's Alternate Dimension?)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.Did The Rehearsal actually make a difference in airline safety? Is it possible to make sense of HBO’s rebranding? And why is Tom Rothman the last person who should be talking about studio execs? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 6 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 4 (HBO)Bonus Episode: The Paper Season 1 (Peacock)Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix)Shownotes:03:05 - TV NewsThe Rehearsal may make our airlines safer after allThe Paper renewed in advance of premiereWhite Lotus S3 will be set in FranceHBO is rebranding everythingTom Rothman says The Studio is not realistic33:00 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - In Space, No One…1:05:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 3 - Another Rick Up My SleeveLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 79 - How 'Alien: Earth' Ep 4 Takes Aim at Tech Billionaires (Plus: 'Peacemaker' S2E02 and the Scourge of Bird Blindness)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 5 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 (HBO)Shownotes:03:05 - TV NewsDuffer Brothers Deal at ParamountStreaming Access News:Amazon, NBCU Make Peacock Available Via Prime Video Sign-UpApple TV+ Price HikeHarry Potter NewsNew ‘Harry Potter’ Child Actors Should Stay Off Social MediaChris Columbus Potter remakeNic Pizzolatto-adjacent news segmentNetflix Nic Pizzolatto Show in Bidding War (Exclusive)Cage in Talks to Star in HBO’s ‘True Detective’ Season 542:00 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - Metamorphosis1:13:20 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 2 - A Man Is Only As Good As His BirdLinks:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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