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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 35: ‘Bad Twin’ & ‘Greatest Hits’

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There was once a time where LOST was so hot that a fictionalized novel based off a manuscript in the show cracked the New York Times and Amazon best seller list. Kevin tracked down a copy of the book and gave it a read. Kevin and Ben discuss the relevance of the book to the show (or lack thereof), the connections it makes, and whether or not it’s worth your while. This leads into a discussion about other fandoms and the relevance of their tertiary properties to their overall lore.

Then it’s on to the penultimate episode of Season 3 where the beloved Charlie Pace comes to terms with his destiny and decides to chronicle his “Greatest Hits” before doing so. The other survivors prepare for an ambush of the Others which hopefully could be the beginning of the end of their life on the Island.

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 34: ‘The Brig’ & ‘The Man Behind the Curtain’

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This week’s episode may be our most dense to date. John Locke finally exorcises the demon of his father, with the aid of a fellow Island companion whose past is tied into Anthony Cooper as well.

We also get something fans have wanted since Michael Emerson’s debut on the series – the first ever Ben Linus flashback, where we learn his true origin, the mysterious Richard Alpert, and “the hostile incursion.” In one of the best scenes in the shows history, we “meet” Two amazing LOST episodes bring us one of the most important episodes of this podcast yet.

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 33: ‘Catch-22’ & ‘D.O.C.’

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A parachuter has come to the Island – but why? And who are they? Juliet also helps Sun get more information on her yet to be born child, leading to some bonding between two characters not often seen together. The reveal at the end of this two episode arc is one worth listening for.

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 32: ‘Left Behind’ & ‘One Of Us’

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This week, yet another ho-hum Kate flashback is balanced out with an incredible Juliet flashback. Juliet is the stand-out of both of this week’s episodes, where we learn she may not be as sweet as she puts on with Jack. Plus: more with The Smoke Monster, a theory about Ethan, and discussion of the Barracks.

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 31: ‘The Man From Tallahassee’ & ‘Exposé’

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Since the beginning of LOST, one question has been asked – how did Locke become a paraplegic? The day has come, my friends, where we get that very answer. This episode also kicks off a series of terrific cliffhanger endings.

In one of the most polarizing episodes of the show, Nikki and Paulo receive their very own episode. Why is it so polarizing, and what did Kevin and Ben think?

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 30: ‘Enter 77’ & ‘Par Avion’

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A new character, a new DHARMA station, two deaths, AND two characters turn out to be related? This episode has it all!

It’s been over a year since Sayid and Claire received the flashback treatment, and that is remedied with two very enjoyable episodes, including one in Ben’s Top 10. A new part of the Island is explored, more games are introduced, and…a submarine?

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 29: ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ & ‘Tricia Tanaka is Dead’

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We’ve reached a landmark, friends, as we cover the worst episode in LOST history!

“Stranger in a Stange Land” holds the dishonorable distinction of being universally hated by the fans and show creators alike, and we talk about all the reasons why that is. Not only is it bad episode, but it changed the course of the show’s history forever. This is the longest non-two part episode discussion to date and for good reason.

Thankfully, this episode is followed by one of the funniest episodes in the shows history at this point, where Hurley finds a van on the island and uses that as a tool to cheer himself and Charlie up, and incidentally bond with Jin and Sawyer. Continue reading From Broadcast Depth – Episode 29: ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ & ‘Tricia Tanaka is Dead’

From Broadcast Depth – Episode 28: ‘Not in Portland’ & ‘Flashes Before Your Eyes’

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The six episode story arc that opened the third season of LOST ended with a bit of a whimper; not the ideal way for a show to end before a three month hiatus. However, there’s no denying the came back from that hiatus with a one-two punch of tremendous episodes.

Juliet gets her first flashback that explains her past in science and how she came to the island. We pick up where we left off to see whether or not Jack complete the spinal surgery on Ben and if Sawyer and Kate successfully make it back to their Island.

Desmond receives what isn’t truly a flashback, but what is considered a “mind travel” back in time, where he exists in 1996 but retains all of his memories from the Island. This of course creates a great deal of confusion, anxiety, theories on Time Travel, and a chance encounter with a future Island mate. This is one of the more interesting episodes to date.

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From Broadcast Depth – Episode 27: ‘The Cost of Living’ & ‘I Do’

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As the six episode mini arc concludes, we say goodbye to one of the beloved LOST cast members, get the answer to a couple of Kate questions no one was asking, and see Nathan Fillion’s talents go to waste! Ben and Kevin discuss the nature of the arc, the “check boxes” they think the show runners wanted to check off during it, and if they think it accomplished it’s goal.

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From Broadcast Depth – Bonus Episode: The Lost Experience & Ant-Man and The Wasp

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Between Season 2 and 3, the creators of LOST made an alternate reality game called “The Lost Experience”, which expanded the backstory of the DHARMA Initiative. It was designed to satiate the most die hard of fans who wanted more answers than the show could provide, and involved so many pieces it’s remarkable it even happened at all. Ben and Kevin discuss, if they feel it was a success, and what the ARG was and what the most important takeaways from it were.

From there, the duo discusses the last entrant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp! With the beloved Kate Austen in a titular role, it only felt right to do so. They discuss their thoughts on the movie, some LOST flashbacks they experienced, why it is other LOST actors haven’t achieved a similar level of success, and a story that of an obnoxious movie-goer. It goes without saying there are MCU spoilers in this one!

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