Breaking Pod

In discussing the final episode of Season 5’s part one, we chat about Nat King Cole’s voiceover to a gruesome mass murder, Hank Schrader’s bathroom reading habits, Walt’s interaction with Lydia, and a painting that reappears from Season 2.

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Today on the podcast we read some listener mail from Sam about color theory (check out this link for more on the colors in the Breaking Bad universe), discuss Declan vs. Walt, Mike’s shocking death, and the iconic “Say my name” cold open.

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In “Buyout,” Walt gives his best Vito Corleone impression, Jesse plays latchkey kid to divorce parents, Mike wants out, Skyler buys green beans, and Walt gets out of a jam by literally burning himself.

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Today we talk about “Dead Freight,” in which Walt and crew pull off a daring train heist in the Wild West. We unveil a Shakespearean reference in the opening and closing scenes, talk about Walt’s ethics, and wonder how Todd got an invite to join the team.

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It’s always a great day when Walt gets birthday bacon for breakfast. We also talk about Skyler’s pretended psychotic break, Anna Gunn’s acting chops (she won an Emmy for this episode), dubstep, and more.

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Today we discuss an episode that we both agree is rather lackluster despite a few bright spots: Scarface, Jesse nabbing a fresh tortilla, Icarus, and the first-ever F grade for a two minute summary. We also dissect Skyler’s “shut up!” tirade and Walt’s decision to “confide” in Marie.

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On today's episode, we discuss Gus' multinational crime syndicate, fried chicken, Mike's teddy bear heart, Laura Fraser's breakout performance, and more.

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We begin our journey through the fifth and final season of Breaking Bad with Live Free or Die, an episode that begins with a flashforward before picking up right where Season 4 left off. We talk about Mike Ehrmentraut's judgment, Walt's continued transformation, and magnets.

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Today we talk about the final episode of the penultimate season--an episode that (when originally written) was possibly going to be the final episode in the series. We discuss Gus' two-face impression, clip-on ties, Walt's ego, and bad parenting decisions.

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Today we talk about one of the best episodes in the series, although Zac and Josh disagree on whether or not this one is better than Face Off (Season 4, Ep. 13). We discuss Aaron Paul's performance, Bryan Cranston's acting vs. Walter White's acting, Gus' omniscience, and more.

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