Category: Television

Reel Bad – A Breaking Bad Podcast: Episode 8 (Better Call Saul Season 1)

With the entire Breaking Bad series behind them, Jerome and Kevin shift gears to the Breaking Bad prequel and spinoff sensation Better Call Saul!

Kevin and Jerome break down the first season first by discussing the characters who come from the Breaking Bad universe, then the characters who are introduced in BCS, with the discussions revolving around the stories of the season, navigating the BB universe in this unique context, and what Jerome believes is the pay off to a long con by Kevin.

Jerome also discusses his general thoughts on prequels and spinoffs, and what he knew about BCS before beginning this portion of the podcast project.

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The Matt Signal – Episode 16: The Cat and The Claw Part II

Plot summary: The Red Claw make their move, threatening to unleash a deadly plague on Gotham if they don’t get a billion dollars. Can Batman stop them or will his ongoing romance with Catwoman prove too great a distraction?

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The Matt Signal – Episode 15: The Cat and The Claw Part I

Plot summary: Catwoman and Batman cross paths for the first time and sparks fly. Also bullets, fired by the menacing Red Claw terrorist group.

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Flooping the Pig – Episode 73: “Carroll”

Adventure Time liked the mini-series so much, they did two back-to-back! Hot of the heels of “Islands” we head right into “Elements”, with Brad, JUSTIN, and Kevin covering the first four episodes on the mini-series, plus the Season 9 premiere “Orb” which is a bridge of sorts between the two.

Discussed are dreams and the meaning behind them, some big stuff that foreshadows the end of the series, and Brad once again comparing Adventure Time to whatever he’s currently watching online.

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5 Extremely Late & Basic Takeaways from Twin Peaks: The Return

I did the thing. I watched all of Twin Peaks (Okay, I still have to get to The Missing Pieces but the library is very late to shipping it). It was good. I have a handful of thoughts I am gonna share. They are all boring and surface-level takes though!! Read Willow Maclay’s essay on Twin Peaks instead!! Continue reading 5 Extremely Late & Basic Takeaways from Twin Peaks: The Return

The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

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Plot summary: An unconscious Batman is taken in by a pair of children playing detective, oblivious to the fact The Penguin is hot on their trail. There’s also a Faberge egg. It’s a whole thing. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

Flooping the Pig – Episode 72: “Minerva”

The end of the “Islands” mini-series (and Season 8) brings answers to two major questions: the origin of Susan Strong, and the discovery of Finn’s mother.

In addition to these, JUSTIN and Brad disagree about Martin Mertens, a plot hits way too close to home in the times of COVID, and the episode ends with some discussion of the proliferation of same sex couples in media. Maybe the deepest Floop yet!

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The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late

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Plot summary: An ageing mob boss is torn between his ongoing war with Rupert Thorne, and the repercussions his son faces due to his drug business, while Batman tries to save his soul. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late