Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods Podcast

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What's Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods Podcast about?

Shadows and Shamblers is a podcast about the STARZ TV show American Gods. Anya and Alan discuss, dissect, and illuminate every part of the show.

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Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods Podcast episodes:

01.10.2021
American Gods Season Three
Anya and Alan talk about their plans for the new season of American Gods and focus on the scandal around Orlando Jones leaving the show.
09.11.2019
His Dark Materials
We have a new podcast! Come listen to us talk about “His Dark Materials” with our friend Caitlin. For all the details visit the Measures of Truth homepage, then subscribe to the podcast in your favorite player!
08.25.2019
Disc Review of American Gods S2 and S1
Alan reviews the physical media releases of American Gods Season 2 and Season 1. Alan rounds up all the extras and complains about the features that aren’t available. There isn’t very much here for collector’s, but its always nice...
07.01.2019
Deadwood
Sarah pulled a stool up at The Gem to talk Deadwood with Alan. HBO released a movie to wrap-up Deadwood, and that gave us an excuse to fan-out about the whole show. We talk about Sarah’s ships, Alan’s politics, and...
05.12.2019
Moon Shadow
Anya and Alan talk about Fake News, Metronomes, Retcons, and the meaning of snails. Can you use boot-contaminated blood in a potion? Anya lays out why this finale is just like a Buffy finale. We wrap up Season 2, thank...
04.28.2019
Mail Bag
Anya and Alan run down Season 2 of American Gods by going through all the feedback that has come in. We talk about what we got right, what we got wrong, and how impossible Gaelic is for Alan.
04.24.2019
Announcement
Alan explains why our podcast about the Season 2 finale will be late! Don’t worry, its nothing serious. Also, some bonus news!
04.22.2019
The Treasure of the Sun
Anya and Alan talk Three Beats that are Five Beats, Adaptation, and Chekhov’s shotgun. “The Treasure of the Sun” is a rich multi-layered episode that we dive into. Learn about Banshees, the origin of The Eye of Sauron, and how...
04.15.2019
Donar the Great
Anya and Alan talk about “Donar the Great” and how it is more than it seems. Anya loves how Mr. Wednesday’s backstory is a commentary on the inefficiencies of Capitalism, Alan loves how this episode adapts the book, and no...
04.08.2019
The Ways of the Dead
Anya and Alan talk about Racism, Voodoo, and how Tolkien ripped off Thor in this week’s episode “The Ways of the Dead”. We take a deep dive on Alan’s opinions on Religious Theory, and Anya’s take on how this episode...
04.01.2019
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Anya and Alan discuss classical music and spirituality thanks to The Greatest Story Ever Told. What is the best music to write code to? Why does the god of Money live in St Louis? Why does Technical Boy fail to...
03.25.2019
Muninn
Anya and Alan dissect “Muninn” but not the raven- just the episode. We are excited about New Media, Sam Black Crow, and Christian Rock. Less excited about tentacle porn and a fake corn palace. Learn about “Two Spirit” and how...
03.18.2019
The Beguiling Man
Anya and Alan talk about Shadow’s inner light, flashbacks, and Loki being the first mpreg. Listen to us try to decide who is “The Beguiling Man” and what does all of it mean?
03.11.2019
The House on the Rock
Anya and Alan talk about the second season premier “The House on the Rock”. Alan will tell you why you should go to jail. Anya comes out as a rabbit racist. Everyone agrees that Leprechauns should not be allowed on...
01.08.2019
Gun Syndrome
Anya and Alan talk about guns with Jonita Davis, from Black Girl Nerds. We discussed Episode 6 "A Murder of Gods" in light of recent school shootings. We talk about social bias against black students, the marketing syndrome of the...
01.08.2019
Disbelief to Belief
Anya and Alan wrap up the first season of American Gods. We debate who the protagonist of this season is, talk about Native representation on the show, and read your feedback! We loved the first season, but there were a...
01.08.2019
Fleshing Out Laura
Anya and Alan discuss the adaptation of Laura Moon in the first season of American Gods. We look at her white privilege, the intentions of the show-runners, and how she measures up to the character in the novel.
01.08.2019
The Joy of Editing
Anya and Alan talk to Stephen Philipson, the editor of "Lemon Scented You" and "A Murder of Gods". He tells us his editing secrets, all about singin' in the rain, and what it takes to be a successful professional editor.
01.08.2019
Come to Jesus
Anya and Alan debate the role of race in Shadow's characterization, the proper name for a group of Jesuses, and if this finale did its job. Open a bag of jellybeans and listen to us discuss 'Come to Jesus'.
01.08.2019
A Prayer for Mad Sweeney
Anya and Alan discuss Episode 7 of American Gods. We ship Ibis and Jaquel, miss Salim's prayer rug, and gush about the music. The many-layered stories don't stop in 'A Prayer for Mad Sweeney', our favorite episode yet!
01.08.2019
When Can I Have Bryan's Brain?
We introduce Amy Duddelston, the editor of 'Head Full of Snow' and interview her about how she was hired on American Gods, action figure sex, and the climate of Hollywood for women filmmakers. We also answer your questions and comments,...
01.08.2019
A Murder of Gods
Anya and Alan discuss 'A Murder of Gods'. We talk about warm safe feelings, laying traps, and the sound of a thousand falling bullets. Come pee in the lava with us as we investigate episode 6 of American Gods.
01.08.2019
Lemon Scented You
Anya and Alan discuss Lemon Scented You, the 5th episode of American Gods. We rave about the music, Mad Sweeney saying dead-wife, and Gillian Anderson. This episode is brought to you by the word 'Raven'.
01.08.2019
Git Gone
Anya and Alan discuss the amazing 4th Episode 'Git Gone'. They can't agree on anything about Laura Moon, but everyone agrees that Audrey is the best. Do your best to keep both arms attached as you listen.
01.08.2019
Science and the Olympics
Our first mailbag covers feedback from Ep. 2 and 3. In addition to answering your emails and tweets, we share several articles from smart people helping us to understand what American Gods is doing.
01.08.2019
Head Full of Snow
Anya and Alan talk about compassionate immigrant stories, Ian McShane's nationality, and mystical fire-escapes. They always say Zorya Polunochnaya correctly. 'Head Full of Snow' is all about faith. And robbing banks, but mostly faith.
01.08.2019
The Secret of Spoons
We discuss the second episode 'The Secret of Spoon'. Anya and Alan debate progressive depictions of naked bodies, anachronistic arachnids, and how Gillian Anderson makes everything better. We loved this episode and are so excited for the rest of the...
01.08.2019
The Bone Orchard
We discuss the premiere episode of American Gods, The Bone Orchard. Anya and Alan talk about errant Viking head-counts, coin tricks, and man-eating vaginas. We look deep under the gloss of this episode and uncover some interesting ideas.
01.08.2019
The Ouvre of Our Show
Meet Anya and Alan and find out why they wanted to make a podcast about "American Gods".

What's Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods Podcast about?

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Shadows and Shamblers An American Gods Podcast episodes:

American Gods Season Three

His Dark Materials

Disc Review of American Gods S2 and S1

Deadwood

Moon Shadow

Mail Bag

Announcement

The Treasure of the Sun

Donar the Great

The Ways of the Dead

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Muninn

The Beguiling Man

The House on the Rock

Gun Syndrome

Disbelief to Belief

Fleshing Out Laura

The Joy of Editing

Come to Jesus

A Prayer for Mad Sweeney

When Can I Have Bryan's Brain?

A Murder of Gods

Lemon Scented You

Git Gone

Science and the Olympics

Head Full of Snow

The Secret of Spoons

The Bone Orchard

The Ouvre of Our Show