Crossing Streams

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree are both all-in on the HBO prestige mystery drama Mare of Easttown, but to slightly varying degrees. The Hulu three-part documentary Sasquatch isn't *really* about Bigfoot, but instead even darker monsters in the shadows of Mendocino County. Reviews with spoilers (through 3 episodes of Mare).

Craig Elsten, Liddy Loree and Ken Gartin get together for a complete review of the Disney+ limited series, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier". Within the realm of Marvel properties, where does this one rank, and did it try to do too much? Then, a non-spoiler look at the new HBO series "The Nevers".

Craig Elsten is re-joined by Liddy Loree after a couple podcasts' absence, first to discuss a BBC limited series airing on Netflix this month, "The Serpent". What made this story so interesting to both hosts, and what tiny detail threw Craig all the way out of the show? Then, a look at the very clever and funny "Made for Love" on HBO Max.

On a bonus episode of Crossing Streams, Craig Elsten is joined by anti-disinformation journalist Brooke Binkowski (from TruthorFiction.com) and longtime podcast partner John Gennaro to discuss the six-part HBO documentary "Q: Into the Storm". What did the documentary do well, and what could it have done better? Plus, do they agree with the doc's assessment of who "Q" is, and does it matter?

Craig Elsten and Ken Gartin are back after a week's absence, ready to take on more pop culture goodness. First, we take a look at "Invincible", the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comic book from 2003-2018. Four episodes in, what makes "Invincible" unique and worthy of watching? Then, time to review the monster-go-thump popcorn flick "Godzilla vs Kong".

Craig Elsten and Ken Gartin (@RedtheTrucker) are back with a full nerd-out on the latest comic book content! First, the guys break down Zack Snyder's Justice League and all the changes from Joss Whedon's 2017 film to the new four-hour version. Should Justice League even be consumed as a film, or as four 1-hour TV shows? Then, time to talk about the latest Disney+ Marvel series, Falcon and the Winter Soldier. It's a really good series, but can it ever be great?

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree are back together, first offering an update on the show they are using to stem the Great Streaming Drought, "The Knick". Then, the rest of the episode is spent on a discussion of the powerful, excellently made and disturbing documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" on HBO Max.

It's a jumbo stuffed Crossing Streams once again, as Craig Elsten is joined by both Liddy Loree AND Ken Gartin to break down everything we possibly can about the end of WandaVision on Disney+. We'll give you the highs, the speed bumps, and what it all means for the MCU going forward! Then (1:03:00), Craig, Ken and Liddy give you a review of Judas and the Black Messiah, streaming through Sunday on HBO Max.

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get back together to first discuss the launch of Paramount+, and if there's anything new and interesting on "Paramount Mountain". Then, after a quick update on our first Great Streaming Drought fill-in show "The Knick", they get into how HBO Max is keeping their content coffers filled by reaching over to European and Asian co-productions. To illustrate the point, Craig and Liddy give a Crossing Streams First Look (no spoilers) to the terrific BBC Channel 4 production "It's a Sin", now streaming on HBO Max (time code: 13:45). The Danish-produced The Investigation may be deliberate, but it's true crime done right (time code: 30:00). Last but not least, a Finale Review (with spoilers) of the Antarctic thriller "The Head" (time code: 41:00). At the podcast's conclusion, Craig and Liddy look ahead with our weekly segment "What We're Watching" (time code: 53:00)

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree break down new shows for you almost every week on Crossing Streams, but there are fewer and fewer new shows these days. At the start of this week's podcast, Craig and Liddy figure out what prestige shows they haven't yet watched, and make a list for future consumption. Then, Ken Gartin joins the show (time code: 20:00) to discuss the beautiful and poignant Wonderland (streaming on Hulu), as well as extensive WandaVision talk (time code: 43:45) with Ken, our local Marvel expert!