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Chris, Hillary, and returning special guest Savannah Walsh dig into Hulu's juicy reality show about bickering Mormon influencers. Plus, executive producer Jeff Jenkins stops by to explain why Taylor and Dakota are the Kourtney and Scott of Mormon Wives, and what a second season of the show might look like.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Former Simpsons showrunner Bill Oakley joins to tell Chris, Richard, and Hillary all about working on the show during its golden age, how he came up with the endlessly memed "Steamed Hams" sketch, and why the show did a throwaway joke about Donald Trump being elected president. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard, Chris, and Hillary break down two more all-time classic episodes of The Simpsons—did somebody say "monorail?"—then put their heads together to determine which favorite deserves to be no. 1 on Comic Book Guy's best-ever list.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Grab a doughnut and a can of Duff: We're doing a special miniseries looking back at The Simpsons, the hugely influential comedy that premiered 35 years ago this fall. This week, we'll talk about three of our favorite episodes of all time; next week, we'll talk about two more, before crowning one half-hour the best of all. Woohoo! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lily Collins, the talented actress known for her lead role in a popular Netflix series, joins the conversation to discuss Emily's journey through ambition, love, and self-discovery in season 4. The hosts dive into the evolving dynamics of Emily's relationships, particularly her compelling love triangle. They humorously explore the allure and absurdity of French culture, reflecting on the series' striking aesthetic and charm. Expect insights on fashion, character development, and a cheeky peek into what’s next for Emily!

The hosts dive deep into the gripping season finale, analyzing character arcs and unexpected plot twists. They dissect the pacing, highlight Helena's evolution, and tease the future dynamics between queens. Comedic moments between Aegon and Larys provide a fun contrast to the tension, while powerful performances add emotional depth. They engage in a light-hearted game predicting character deaths and celebrate their forecasting skills amidst playful jabs. The discussion also hints at what’s next for the Valerian family and reflects on broader cultural themes.

Does Rhaenyra finally have an edge? Richard, Chris, and Hillary break down season two's penultimate episode and chat with director Loni Peristere about staging that intense trip to the dragon pit and what's really going on with Alicent when she takes her trip to the woods. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard, Chris, and Hillary discuss Westeros's newest dragonrider, Rhaenyra's strategic win (and surprising new love interest), and wonder why a queen in King's Landing would ever leave her house. Plus, Ewan Mitchell drops by to chat about Aemond's outer villainy and inner turmoil. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard, Chris, and Hillary break down a quieter hour that sets up the rest of the season (and includes some very icky ghost sex). Plus, Tom Glynn-Carney stops by to talk about why Aegon is more of a tragic figure than a villain, and why shooting his big dragon fight was like living a little boy's dream. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard, Chris, and Hillary break down season two's most devastating loss yet, while Eve Best stops by to discuss Rhaenys's journey and how difficult it is to really ride a dragon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices