With a new POTUS in office, Romeo wanted to play guest for his favorite political drama, The West Wing.  Due to the polarizing political climate, the series has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.  Do Americans yearn for more diplomatic times in politics and find that in The West Wing?  Are the post-Sorkin years unfairly criticized?  Join us in the Oval Office to find out.

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!  David and Romeo are back with a surprise episode just in time for Christmas.  They are joined by friend of the show, Annie, to discuss her favorite holiday films, the Home Alone franchise.  Well, two of her favorite holiday films.  Can you believe there are five Home Alone movies?  We're still trying to wrap our heads around it.  Learn all about it now!

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Romeo plays guest on this episode to talk with David about his favorite show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  Is Buffy still "the chosen one" for this new generation of bingers?  Should it make a comeback?  Drive over to Sunnydale and meet us at the high school library.  We'll have all the answers for you.

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Chris Dunne of the Forcing Spike podcast joins David and Romeo this week to discuss Breaking Bad! Do we still love Walt?  Are we Skyler sympathizers?  Did we want El Camino?  Order a pizza from Venezia's Pizzeria and crack open a Schraderbräu.  There are no half measures in this episode.

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Friend of the show Tyler Nyquist joins David and Romeo to talk about what is widely considered one of the greatest shows of all-time.  Balancing many characters and themes through its five seasons, does The Wire still remain relevant now more than ever?  Join us at West Baltimore to find out.

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Can you believe it's been 20 years since the first X-Men film premiered?  Now that Disney owns the rights, David and Romeo reflect on the Fox chapter of the franchise.  The good, the bad and the ugly, along with viewing orders and recommended reading.  Press play and join David and Romeo in the Danger Room.

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David moves over to the guest seat this week to talk about the show that features America's favorite vigilante serial killer: Dexter.

Does it hold up?  Could a series like this work today?  Press play and shrink wrap yourself to the table.  You don't want to miss this one.

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Chris Dunne of the Forcing Spike podcast joins David and Romeo this week to discuss Mad Men!  Can you skip season one? Would it survive today's culture?  We ask ourselves these questions and so much more.

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Welcome to Binge Essentials!  Hosted by David Rocha and Romeo Mora, Binge Essentials celebrates and discuss television shows, movie franchises, and everything in-between.  With a special guest, David and Romeo will help you navigate these television shows and franchises on viewing orders, what to skip, and even expose you to related content that you may never about.  Get to know David and Romeo in our Episode 0!  

New episodes will drop every Thursday.  Reach us at [email protected] for any questions or comments you have about the show.