Author: Gene Lyons

2020 Westie Awards

Westie Awards: Season 3

Shat on TV Westie Awards are back! “Westworld” Season 3 showed us a slick, dystopian view of the future; introduced us to powerful new characters; and forever changed the way we view our favorite hosts and humans. Now is the time to vote for your favorite Season 3 characters and...

Westworld Episode 1 Instant Take Parce Domine

Why is Caleb still alive?

By Gene Lyons, Shat on TV host Why is Caleb still alive? Yes, Dolores caught bullets for him and rescued him from an early exit atop a high-rise building. Those are events we’ve seen on “Westworld.” But that’s how Caleb is alive. Neo Los Angeles and the world of 2052...

The Thronies: Game of Thrones Season 8 Awards

The Thronies: Game of Thrones Season 8 Awards We’ve all had the debate before: Who’s the greatest hero of Season 8? The most stylish character? And which moment had you screaming, “WTF!?” It’s time to settle this once and for all with the Second Annual Shat on TV Thronie Awards!...

Vote in the Shat on TV Westie Awards

We’ve spent hours debating the best characters and scenes from “Westworld.” Let’s settle this once and for all! The inaugural Westie Awards celebrate the highs and lows we’ve experienced together watching “Westworld.” Please click here to vote or make your own suggestions. Need help deciding? Gene’s whipped up some notes...

Two Complete Me: Why Westworld hosts work in pairs

I never understood why they paired some of you off. It seems cruel. Then I realized winning doesn’t mean anything unless someone else loses. That means you’re here to be the loser. With those words, the Man in Black entered “Westworld” as the Big Bad. He was a rapist, a...

Do Ravens Work For the Night King?

Love the podcast, only just discovered it. Does ‘on the throne’ have the same meaning in the US? If not – well I get it. So onto my pet theory… Since when have Ravens had such perfect, reliable homing skills. Pigeons yes, but not Ravens. There must be a huge...

Jon Snow and Prostitutes

Hi guys, I just listened to the most recent pod and I’d like to add two points. 1) You talked about Jon not being bothered when he finds out Dany is his aunt. But I’m almost sure there was a scene in Season 1 where Jon says he won’t sleep...

The Hound, Arya and Fire

This theory may sound crazy, but here it goes. We now know the Hound sees visions in fire and I’m sure this isn’t a new “talent” for him. I believe that the Hound saw a vision of his brother being killed by a small girl, and probably shared this with...