Best TV Podcast Reviews
Lovecraft Country Episode 5 Review Listeners asked for a deeper, longer dive, so here it is. This week’s Shat on TV covers all the gore, glam, and “goddamn!” of Lovecraft Country Episode 5: Strange Case. Ash educates us on Kafka’s “Metamorphosis,” a subject she actually taught at the college level....
Lovecraft Country Episode 4 Review: “A History of Violence” We expected an Indiana Jones-style romp from Lovecraft Country Episode 4. And “A History of Violence” delivered that adventure on a bloody plate, examining what it feels like to be the aboriginal rather than the raider. In this podcast edition, we...
Lovecraft Country Episode 2 Review: “Whitey’s on The Moon” Lovecraft Country Episode 2 hit us hard and quick with a slew of new characters, Atticus’ dizzying lineage, hallucinations, rituals, cannibalism, ancient orders, and snake dick. Thankfully, we have answers. “Whitey’s on The Moon” pushed the audience into new territory...
Lovecraft Country Episode 1 Review: “Sundown” Our “Sundown” Deep Dive explores the breakneck page and refreshing attitude of Lovecraft Country’s debut episode. We examine the racist legacy of H.P Lovecraft, the legendary voice of James Baldwin, and the principle of “othering.” A voicemail about “The Green Book” takes Gene...
It only took six episodes, but Gene finally has tinfoil! Find out why he thinks Charlotte Hale was acting weird, and hear Big D’s far more plausible explanation. Ashley adds to the mix with a breakdown of William’s WWE group therapy, and we round out coverage of Westworld Season 3, Episode 6, by discussing the identities of the hosts being printed at Delos. In this “Decoherence” Deep Dive, the Shat Crew also delves into William’s mysterious blood protein, Charlotte’s incredible outfit, one particularly familiar orderly, and who was behind the car bombing that shocked us all.
What a save! Episode 6 seemed to pump the brakes on all of Season 3’s momentum in the opening minutes but finished with a real bang as our Westworld warriors found violent new motivations that set the stage for an explosive finale. Big D loved the William group therapy session, and Ash was intrigued by the changes happening in Charlores. Gene just relished Decoherence’s multiple bloodbaths and incredible action sequences starring Tessa Thompson. Going into Tuesday’s Deep Dive, the Shat Crew touches lightly on William’s blood tracker, the mystery hosts being printed, and how far the Dolori can stray from their maker.
Westworld Episode 9 Theories: “Vanishing Point” Your three original “Westworld” podcast hosts are back with a bursting mailbag as the Season 2’s finale looms on the horizon. This week’s Telegraph includes: Is William a host? Was Juliet’s reaction reasonable? Self-mutilation Father of The Year Awards An unhealthy amount of “LOST”...
Westworld Episode 9 Review: “Vanishing Point” Rog and Big D climb the Mesa Bar diving board to jump into the deep end of the Penultimate Episode of Westworld Season 2. During the podcast, the boys unravel: Which time frames are featured in the episode Who is Subject 001 Is William...
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