Decoding TV

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Kit Lazer to discuss the season finale of Task.What made us love this show? Is it really too bleak for general audiences? What did the show do best? And what were some of its most memorable moments and characters? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.Links:Follow Kit on TiktokFollow Kit on InstagramFollow Kit on YouTubeSubscribe 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.

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 season premiere of The Chair Company.Does Tim Robinson find hidden comedy gold in the cushions of The Chair Company? Will video podcasts be a big thing on Netflix? Will the Apple TV rebrand make sense by the time you download this week’s podcast? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Bonus Episode: Task (HBO)Bonus Episode: Slow Horses (Apple TV)Bonus Episode: Long Story Short (Netflix)Shownotes:03:02 - TV NewsBari Weiss is the main segment on Last Week TonightApple TV+ is now Apple TV’Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 1 Runtimes RevealedNetflix refuses to put the finale into theatersM. Night's 8-ballTivo exits the hardware businessSplinter Cell Deathwatch RenewedNetflix to Stream Selection of Spotify Video Podcasts Starting in 202652:00 - The Chair CompanyEpisode 1 - “Life goes by too fucking fast, it really does.”1:17:56 - Peacemaker Season 2 post-mortem (with spoilers)Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 season finale of Peacemaker.Is CBS News doomed or extra-doomed? How on earth are we going to cover the final season of Stranger Things? And does the first trailer for Pluribus get us excited for Vince Gilligan’s newest show or not? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Chair Company (HBO)Bonus Episode: Long Story Short (Netflix)Shownotes:02:32 - TV NewsBari Weiss Joins CBS NewsThe First ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Trailer Teases Our Next Return to WesterosFirst Real Pluribus trailerSTRANGER THINGS Season 5 Will Feature 8 Feature-Length Episodes...And Boasts An Insanely High BudgetHRW cannot accept donations36:00 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 8 - Full NelsonLinks: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.

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 premiere of The Lowdown and the latest episode of Peacemaker.Where was the balance of power in the Jimmy Kimmel situation? What do we think of how Fallon handled the whole thing? And why is there a conservative campaign to cancel Netflix? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 (HBO)Bonus Episode: Long Story Short (Netflix)Shownotes:03:05 - TV NewsUPDATE: Sinclair and Nextstar return Kimmel to airJimmy Fallon Plans to ‘Keep My Head Down’ and Avoid Politics on ‘The Tonight Show’: ‘We Hit Both Sides Equally’‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ Creator Receiving ‘Homophobic and Antisemitic Emails’ After Elon Musk Says ‘Cancel Netflix’ Due to Show’s Trans CharacterDave Chappelle Jokes It’s Easier to Talk in Saudi Arabia Than It Is In America43:30 - The LowdownEpisode 1 - PilotEpisode 2 - The Devil’s MamaEpisode 3 - Dinosaur Memories1:04:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 7 - Back to the Suture1:31:58 - Alien: Earth spoiler feedbackLinks: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.

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen.What were our biggest takeaways from this documentary? Why was the documentarian seemingly averse to experiencing human emotion? And is the documentary actually insightful or is it just a way for Charlie Sheen to rehab his personal image? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.Links:Follow 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.

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 season finale of Alien: Earth. Later Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joins us to talk Peacemaker.Homework for next week:Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 (HBO)Bonus Episode: aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix)Bonus Episode: Long Story Short Season 1 (Netflix)Shownotes:02:30 - TV NewsDuffer Brothers Explain Why They Left NetflixNate Bargatze defends his Emmys hostingThe Savant is postponed and Jessica Chastain respondsDisney/Hulu is hiking prices next monthKimmel came back unless you live in one of 66 markets47:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 8 - The Real Monsters1:18:00 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 6 - Ignorance is ChrisLinks: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.

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.What do we make of the (probable) cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel? Is Peacemaker just spinning its wheels these days? Will Alien: Earth end up being the show that was promised at the beginning? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 8 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO)Bonus Episode: Gen V Season 2 premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:06:05 - TV NewsCasey Bloys Talks ‘The Pitt’s Emmy Breakthrough & Putting HBO Doubts To Rest, Confirms ‘White Lotus’ S4 Location, Gives ‘HoD’ & ‘Rehearsal’ Updates'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Pulled From ABC / FCC Chair Threatens Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Monologue Comments41:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 7 - Emergence1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 5 - Back to the SutureLinks: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.

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.

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.

In this engaging conversation, Christie Bosch, a documentary film expert known as @thatdocumentarygirl, unpacks the controversial Netflix film 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.' The discussion dives into the emotional toll of cyberbullying and the shocking twist of a mother bullying her own daughter. Christie critiques the documentary's portrayal of female predators and questions societal biases in understanding their actions. They also explore the complexities of familial relationships and the psychological implications of catfishing.