

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast
Chanel and Brandon
We Was Banking is the go-to Industry podcast breaking down HBO’s hit finance drama from a sharp, unapologetic perspective. Covering Season 4 with deep episode recaps, Pierpoint power moves, toxic ambition, class politics, messy relationships, and Wall Street chaos. Each episode delivers smart, funny, and insightful commentary that connects money, power, race, and culture. Perfect for Industry fans who want thoughtful analysis, real conversations, and more than surface-level TV recaps.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 23min
Gen V Episodes 6 & 7 - Magnegro Returns
It’s official — Gen V just dropped its most explosive episode yet. In “Hell Week,” the mysteries finally unravel as Cipher’s mind games reach a deadly peak, Marie’s powers push past god-tier, and the true villain — Thomas Godolkin — steps out of the shadows. With the finale just around the corner, Gen V Episode 7 is a nonstop mix of blood, betrayal, and breakthrough moments.Brandon & Chanel break it all down:Marie’s miracle healing powers (did she just outperform Homelander?)Cate & Emma’s escape, Polarity’s redemption, and Jordan’s heartbreakCipher’s big twist: who is really pulling the stringsThomas Godolkin returns — and immediately starts killing studentsIs Gen V setting up its darkest finale yet?Plus: What does the connection between Cipher and Sister Sage really mean for The Boys Season 4?🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1

Oct 14, 2025 • 58min
The Chair Company Season 1 Episode 1 - What is a Mall
Off-kilter, unhinged, and painfully hilarious — HBO’s The Chair Company is everything we hoped it would be. In Episode 1, “Life Goes By Too F**king Fast, It Really Does,” we meet Ron Trosper, a fragile project manager whose life starts to spiral after a chair collapses mid-presentation. But what starts as slapstick embarrassment quickly turns into a full-blown corporate thriller — or maybe just a mental breakdown in real-time.Brandon & Chanel dive into:Ron’s anxiety-riddled descent from mall project lead to potential whistleblowerThe weirdly intense investigation into chair manufacturer TeccaA brutal necklace-ripping HR incidentAccidental upskirting, hiding in offices, and a wheelbarrow subplot for the agesThe show’s surprisingly sharp satire of masculinity, stress culture, and internalized shameIs there a conspiracy? Or is Ron just unwell? Either way, The Chair Company blends Tim Robinson’s sketch-comedy energy with serialized storytelling and Enemy of the State visual cues. It's off the rails in the best way — and Brandon & Chanel are here for every awkward, chaotic, HR-violating moment.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 54min
Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Recap
Brandon and Chanel breakdown the insane finale of Peacemaker Season 2 and how this will impact the large DCU.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → / @wewaswatching #Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #JohnCena #EarthX #DCUMultiverse #Judomaster #RickFlag #ARGUS #WeWasWatching #PeacemakerRecap #Adebayo #Eagly #JamesGunn #Harcourt #TheSuicideSquad

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 28min
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 - John Cena Did That
The multiverse just got darker — and deadlier. In Episode 7, “Like a Keith in the Night,” Peacemaker spirals toward the finale as Chris Smith finally faces the fallout from killing his doppelgänger. Earth-X unravels, family secrets explode, and Adebayo finds herself in life-threatening danger.Brandon & Chanel unpack it all:Chris confesses to Auggie & Keith, triggering devastating consequencesJudomaster becomes the most unexpected hero, rescuing Adebayo and dropping relationship adviceHarcourt & Chris reunite, only to be hunted down againThe truth about Earth-X hits hard: Nazis won, “others” are enslaved, and this Auggie might be... a better man?Keith’s brutal attack pushes Chris to the edge, and Harcourt is forced to do the unthinkableARGUS closes in as Rick Flag Sr. seizes the portal — and Chris is arrested, broken, and full of guiltWith huge DCU cameos, emotional meltdowns, alternate-universe twists, and Earth-X escalating into a fascist nightmare, this episode sets up a high-stakes finale that could change everything for the 11th Street Kids.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #JohnCena #EarthX #DCUMultiverse #Judomaster #RickFlag #ARGUS #WeWasWatching #PeacemakerRecap #Adebayo #Eagly #JamesGunn #Harcourt #TheSuicideSquad

Oct 2, 2025 • 2h
Gen V Season 2 Episode 4&5 - Sista Sage the Goat
Gen V just went full throttle. In Episode 5, “The Kids Are Not All Right,” the chaos at Godolkin hits critical levels. Brandon & Chanel dive into the high-stakes rescue mission at Elmira, Marie’s power evolution, Sam’s emotional family reunion, and Cipher’s increasingly sinister agenda.Cate and Emma escape imprisonment. Marie saves her sister. Polarity collapses. Sam confronts his trauma. And Cipher’s terrifying connection to The Boys’ Sister Sage takes this episode to a new level of dark. Plus, is Cipher immortal? And what’s the real endgame with Homelander looming?If you love The Boys universe, emotional gut-punches, power plays, and bloody brilliance — this is the recap you need.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#GenV #GenVSeason2 #TheBoysUniverse #MarieMoreau #Cipher #CateDunlap #EmmaMeyer #JordanLi #VoughtInternational #ElmiraFacility #Homelander #Polarity #WeWasWatching

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 - Earth X Confirmed
The alternate universe isn’t paradise — it’s a powder keg. In “Ignorance Is Chris,” the 11th Street Kids finally break into Chris’s dream world… only to discover it’s a full-on fascist nightmare. Nazis, no people of color, and a flag with a swastika where stars should be? Welcome to Earth-X.Brandon & Chanel break down all the game-changing twists:Harcourt & Chris’ emotional confrontation — the truth finally comes outAdrian gets his moment, meets his alternate self… and it’s complicatedLex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) officially joins the DCUAdebayo and Economos uncover the truth about this dark dimensionThe Earth-X theory is confirmed — and it’s worse than we thoughtThis is one of Peacemaker’s wildest, smartest episodes yet — filled with heart, humor, DC deep cuts, and major universe-shifting revelations. James Gunn is not pulling punches, and Brandon & Chanel are here for every layered, emotional, and hilarious beat.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #EarthX #LexLuthor #JohnCena #DCU #Harcourt #JamesGunn #WeWasWatching #PeacemakerRecap #Multiverse #JusticeGang #Vigilante #NicholasHoult

Sep 25, 2025 • 2h 2min
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 Recap
Peacemaker Season 2 hits its most emotional, explosive episode yet — and Brandon & Chanel are here with the breakdown! In Episode 5, “Back to the Suture,” tensions explode as Peacemaker finally confronts Rick Flag Sr., triggering brutal truths, surprise betrayals, and a one-way trip to the alternate Earth that could change everything.What’s Inside This Breakdown:* Harcourt’s twist: she didn’t betray Chris after all* Rick Flag Sr.’s savage interrogation and beating* ARGUS reveals: cyborg agents, Lex Luthor tech, and possible Cyborg setup* Eagly becomes the Prime Eagle (yes, that’s a thing)* Chris says goodbye to the 11th Street Kids and vanishes into Earth-X* Multiverse chaos, Judomaster’s secret mission, and the Earth-X kaiju tease!Brandon & Chanel dig into the emotional weight, the deep DCU ties, and James Gunn’s multiverse chess game. If you're watching Peacemaker Season 2 on Max (HBO), this is your definitive recap and reaction.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST✅ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae✅ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856✅ Twitter → @WeWasWatching✅ Instagram → @wewaswatching✅ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #DCU #JamesGunn #RickFlag #Eagly #JohnCena #Multiverse #EarthX #Cyborg #WeWasWatching #PeacemakerRecap #PodcastBreakdown #ARGUS #HBOmax

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 55min
Gen V Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Recap
Gen V Season 2 Premiere Recap | Episodes 1-3: Cate’s Twist, Andre’s Fate, & the Rise of Emma | Brandon & Chanel ReactGen V is back — louder, bloodier, and more brutally relevant than ever. In Episodes 1–3, The Boys universe expands with fascist TikTok influencers, shady Vought cover-ups, and some of the best queer superhero storytelling on TV.Brandon & Chanel unpack the explosive Season 2 opener: Cate’s turn as a Vought puppet, the emotional tribute to Andre (RIP Chance Perdomo 💔), and Emma’s rise as the MVP of the resistance. Marie’s powers grow deadlier, her relationship with Jordan gets complicated (and beautifully queer), and the Odessa mystery gets deeper by the episode.Also: Starlight returns. Dean Shetty is out. Hamish Linklater’s new character is giving major “Don’t trust me” energy. We break it all down.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL:🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#GenV #GenVSeason2 #TheBoysUniverse #MarieMoreau #JordanLi #EmmaLittleCricket #VoughtExposed #Homelander #ChancePerdomo #GenVRecap #WeWasWatching

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 23min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 10 Recap
Foundation Season 3 Finale Explained: The Fall of Empire, The Mule Unmasked, and Earth Returns | Brandon & Chanel BreakdownThis is it. In Episode 10, “The End of the Foundation,” the galaxy burns, Demerzel dissolves, and a secret Mule rises. Brandon & Chanel dive deep into the chaos — from Dusk’s brutal extermination of the Cleon bloodline to Gaal’s mind-bending battle against Bayta Mallow, the true Mule. Day begs, Dawn bleeds, and Demerzel sacrifices herself — but to what end?Meanwhile, the Vault takes flight, the Prime Radiant changes hands, and the Second Foundation finds new life — on Earth. This isn’t just a finale. It’s a reboot for the future of the galaxy. If you're watching Foundation on Apple TV+ and crave real talk, raw emotion, and sharp sci-fi analysis, this is the post-finale conversation you need.🔗 CONNECT WITH BRANDON & CHANEL:🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#FoundationFinale #FoundationSeason3 #Demerzel #TheMule #HariSeldon #GaalDornick #AppleTV #SciFiTV #FoundationExplained #WeWasWatching

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 55min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 9 Recap
Jump to (51:30) if you want to jump right into the review and skip our discussion on Black QB's and interracial dating Foundation S3E9 Explained: Demerzel’s Power Move, Gaal’s Escape, & the Rise of “I Am Empire” | Brandon & Chanel ReactIn Episode 9, “The Paths That Choose Us,” everything changes. Demerzel drops her biggest flex yet — “I am Empire” — while Brother Dusk obliterates entire galaxies with the Novacula. Gaal narrowly escapes Warden Greer, Han reenters the fight, and Day pulls off a violent breakout in Mycogen. This penultimate episode sets up a jaw-dropping finale, and Brandon & Chanel are breaking it all down — the betrayals, the strategy, the cosmic scale drama, and what it all means for the future of Foundation.👉 If you're watching Foundation on Apple TV+ and need deep breakdowns, character analysis, and wild theories — this is the recap for you.👍 Like the video if you’re Team Gaal💬 Comment below: Is Demerzel the real villain of Foundation?🎧 LISTEN TO MORE FROM BRANDON & CHANEL:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4faeApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856Twitter → @WeWasWatchingInstagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1#Foundation #FoundationAppleTV #FoundationRecap #FoundationSeason3 #IAmEmpire #GaalDornick #HariSeldon #Demerzel #SciFiTV #WeWasWatching


