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Decoding TV
Decoding TV
321 episodes
1 week ago
David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: Did the 'Pluribus' Season Finale Stick the Landing?

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Pluribus season 1 finale. Was this a satisfying conclusion to this season of television? What are the biggest payoffs from the episode? And what are we looking forward to in season 2?

We’ll be back next week with more thoughta on Fallout season 2, plus your reactions/theories/comments on the Pluribus finale!

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1 week ago
58 minutes 20 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 92 - It's Fun to Be Back in the World of 'Fallout' (S2 Premiere) Again. PLUS: Pluribus S1E08 Puts Characters on a Collision Course

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 eighth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout.

The Oscars are moving to YouTube! What does this mean, exactly? Why did our respect for David Zaslav go up this week? And Pluribus is the most-watched show on Apple TV, but please do not ask any follow up questions. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 9 (Apple TV)
  • Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

  • 03:04 - TV News
  • Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount $30/Share Offer
  • Pluribus is most watched show on Apple TV ever
  • 30:40 - Pluribus
  • Episode 8 - Charm Offensive
  • 1:17:23 - Fallout Season 2
  • Episode 1 - The Innovator

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
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1 week ago
1 hour 37 minutes 26 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet

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 seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 8 (Apple TV)
  • Fallout Season 2 Premiere (Prime Video)

Shownotes:

  • 06:00 - TV News
  • Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion of equity value.
  • Hostile takeover bid from Paramount
  • Netflix says it will shorten theatrical windows
  • Paramount commits to 30 films per year
  • David Ellison’s embarrassing text
  • The Verge did a feature on the guy operating the vomit machine
  • Did a Pluribus ad trigger someone’s psychotic episode
  • 54:00 - Pluribus
  • Episode 7 - The Gap

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Decoding TV
Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill'

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 sixth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things finale in theaters? What does the HBO Max/Mad Men debacle say about the world of streaming entertainment? Will Apple TV ever be able to stop pulling shows from its lineup? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 7 (Apple TV)

Shownotes:

  • 04:30 - TV News
  • Stranger Things 5 Scores Netflix’s Second Biggest Premiere Ever for a Series
  • ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
  • HBO Max’s Mad Men 4K release is the opposite of a remaster
  • Todd Vaziri’s analysis
  • The Hunt pulled from Apple TV for plagiarism allegations
  • Far Cry series is a go at FX with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley
  • 43:30 - Pluribus
  • Episode 6 - HDP

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 38 minutes 29 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: 'Pluribus' S1E05 Makes Us Wonder Where This Show Is Going

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.’

We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your support and listenership.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 6 (Apple TV)

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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1 month ago
59 minutes 19 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 89 - 'Pluribus' S1E04 Tests the Limits of What's Possible in This World

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 fourth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

Will HBO save Poker Face? Are we excited about a new season of The Chair Company? How many seasons will House of the Dragon end up getting? Who’s the least terrible option to buy Warner Bros? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 5 (Apple TV)

Shownotes:

  • 0:00 - David’s viewing of The Beast in Me on Netflix
  • 09:33 - TV News
  • Could HBO rescue Poker Face?
  • Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed
  • I Love LA renewed for season 2
  • ‘House Of The Dragon’ Renewed For Season 4 At HBO
  • DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’ Pushed
  • ‘Twisted Metal’ Renewed for Season 3
  • Warner Acquisition News
  • 47:15 - Pluribus
  • Episode 4 - Please, Carol

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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1 month ago
1 hour 38 minutes

Decoding TV
Ep. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities

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 third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

How do we feel about the imminent return of Alien: Earth, not to mention Shogun? Can Poker Face survive with a new Charlie Cale? And why are we so excited about a new show based off Jimmy Olsen? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 4 (Apple TV)

Shownotes:

  • 07:54 - TV News
  • YouTube TV Blackout Is Costing Disney an Estimated $4.3 Million per Day in Lost Revenue
  • Bob Iger defends deal
  • ‘Alien: Earth’ Renewed for Season 2
  • Shogun Season 2 Sets Filming/Directors/Writers
  • Rian Johnson Wants 2-Season Deal With Peter Dinklage As Lie Detector Sleuth Charlie Cale
  • Jimmy Olsen ‘DC Crime’ Series in the Works at HBO Max From ‘American Vandal’ Duo, First Season Focused on Gorilla Grodd
  • 48:08 - Pluribus
  • Episode 3 - Grenade

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
  • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
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1 month ago
1 hour 40 minutes 58 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History

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 Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus season premiere for a long time to come? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

  • Pluribus Episode 2 (Apple TV)

Shownotes:

  • 05:02 - TV News
  • Apple TV temporarily melts down
  • Finneas made the new music for Apple TV
  • The new logo was done in-camera
  • YouTube TV pulls Disney channels
  • IT: Welcome to Derry ratings
  • Late Night News
  • Jon Stewart renewed for another year (through 2026)
  • Colbert weights in on his cancellation
  • 43% of Gen Z prefer YouTube and Tiktok to traditional TV
  • 48:08 - Pluribus
  • Episode 1 - We Is Us
  • Episode 2 - Pirate Lady

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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1 month ago
1 hour 49 minutes 32 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy.

What were the biggest differences between the books and the show? Is the format of the show inherently in tension with its plotlines? Who were our MVPs this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Links:

  • Follow Joy on Threads
  • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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2 months ago
57 minutes 22 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at the end of the first episode? If this show starts at a 12, does it have anywhere to go? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework:

  • Slow Horses season 5 (Apple TV+)

Links:

  • Alex Zalben’s article about this show’s cheap scares
  • Jack Hamilton’s review of It
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  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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2 months ago
38 minutes 6 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: 'Gen V' Season 2 Was a Mixed Bag. Can This Show Thrive in a Post-'The Boys' Future?

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the second season of Gen V. Was this show able to overcome some of the clunkiness of the earlier episodes? What did we make of the show’s biggest twists this season? And can this show really survive and thrive in a future without The Boys? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.

Links:

  • Check out Jessie Earl’s YouTube channel
  • Check out Patrick Klepek’s Crossplay newsletter
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2 months ago
50 minutes 8 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: 'Task' Season 1 Delivered the Goods (with Kit Lazer)

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:

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  • Follow Kit on YouTube
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 33 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 86 - 'The Chair Company' Reveals The Play-Acting We All Do (Plus: A 'Peacemaker' S2 Post-Mortem)

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 News
  • Bari Weiss is the main segment on Last Week Tonight
  • Apple TV+ is now Apple TV
  • ’Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 1 Runtimes Revealed
  • Netflix refuses to put the finale into theaters
  • M. Night's 8-ball
  • Tivo exits the hardware business
  • Splinter Cell Deathwatch Renewed
  • Netflix to Stream Selection of Spotify Video Podcasts Starting in 2026
  • 52:00 - The Chair Company
  • Episode 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 Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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2 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 5 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 85 - Did 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Stick the Landing?

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 News
  • Bari Weiss Joins CBS News
  • The First ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Trailer Teases Our Next Return to Westeros
  • First Real Pluribus trailer
  • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Will Feature 8 Feature-Length Episodes...And Boasts An Insanely High Budget
  • HRW cannot accept donations
  • 36:00 - Peacemaker Season 2
  • Episode 8 - Full Nelson

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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2 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes 42 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 84 - 'The Lowdown' Is a Fun Neo-Noir That Goes Down Easy (Plus: What 'Peacemaker' Has to Say about Nature vs. Nurture)

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 News
  • UPDATE: Sinclair and Nextstar return Kimmel to air
  • Jimmy 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 Character
  • Dave Chappelle Jokes It’s Easier to Talk in Saudi Arabia Than It Is In America
  • 43:30 - The Lowdown
  • Episode 1 - Pilot
  • Episode 2 - The Devil’s Mama
  • Episode 3 - Dinosaur Memories
  • 1:04:15 - Peacemaker Season 2
  • Episode 7 - Back to the Suture
  • 1:31:58 - Alien: Earth spoiler feedback

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
  • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
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3 months ago
1 hour 39 minutes 51 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: Is 'aka Charlie Sheen' a Good Documentary or Just Image Rehab? (with Christie Bosch)

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 Tiktok
  • Follow Christie on Instagram
  • Check out Christie’s official website
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3 months ago
36 minutes 51 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 83 - The 'Alien: Earth' Season Finale Was a Disaster (Plus: Peacemaker S2E06 Finally Picks Up the Pace)

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 News
  • Duffer Brothers Explain Why They Left Netflix
  • Nate Bargatze defends his Emmys hosting
  • The Savant is postponed and Jessica Chastain responds
  • Disney/Hulu is hiking prices next month
  • Kimmel came back unless you live in one of 66 markets
  • 47:30 - Alien: Earth
  • Episode 8 - The Real Monsters
  • 1:18:00 - Peacemaker Season 2
  • Episode 6 - Ignorance is Chris

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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3 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes 25 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 82 - The Test of a Free Society (Plus: Entering the Endgame of 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')

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 News
  • Casey 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 Comments
  • 41:30 - Alien: Earth
  • Episode 7 - Emergence
  • 1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2
  • Episode 5 - Back to the Suture

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
  • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube
  • Follow this podcast on Instagram
  • Follow this podcast on Tiktok
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3 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 23 seconds

Decoding TV
Bonus Ep: Reacting to the 2025 Emmy Awards

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 Medium
  • Follow Myles on Bluesky
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3 months ago
46 minutes 17 seconds

Decoding TV
Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')

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 News
  • Paramount Skydance Prepares Ellison-Backed Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Why HBO Max Isn’t ‘Pushing’ Password-Sharing Crackdown Yet
  • Neil 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 Amazon
  • 35:30 - Alien: Earth
  • Episode 4 - The Fly
  • 1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2
  • Episode 4 - Need I Say Door
  • 1:21:20 - Patrick’s reaction to Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (WITH SPOILERS)

Links:

  • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio
  • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay
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3 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 12 seconds

Decoding TV
David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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