Craig has always been a reality competition show junkie, and in a funny coincedence, his work world in pro soccer and the world of Horacio Gutierrez Jr, rookie star of MTV's "The Challenge", crossed paths in the past few months. Craig and Horacio sat down over Zoom to talk about the crazy life of a young man who has traveled the country and the world trying to forge a career in pro soccer, only to have a potential career in reality competition TV open up in front of him in surprising ways. We get into all of it in a wide-ranging interview that Horacio fans have to hear!

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart are back to go deep into the propulsive, prescient and terrifying episode of Succession: America Decides. The Succession universe is going into fascism with Roman Roy's full-hearted support, and a collective shrug from the dealmakers who just want to achieve their personal goals. The guys go into all the key topics from this week's episode, then go scene-by-scene through the recap, ending with the decision of this week's #1 Boy, Best Insult and Biggest Move.

Featured Scene 1: Shiv looks for an apology from Tom
Featured Scene 2: Shiv's downfall, double-cross revealed
Tomlette with Gregs: Tom has a specific diet on Election Night

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart are back for another comprehensive deep dive recap of Succession! Season 4 Episode 7: Tailgate Party is a precursor for the election, and the possible end of Shiv and Tom's marriage in an unforgettable scene. Has Kendall manuevered his way into ultimate control or another trap door? And which way do we think Succession will play the upcoming election? We talk about it all and present audio from three key scenes.

Scene 1: Shiv playing double agent with Kendall and Roman on the balcony
Scene 2: Shiv asking Matsson for control
Scene 3: Shiv and Tom's balcony scene

We wrap by determining the winner of the episode (#1 Boy), the Best Insult and Biggest Move.

In this bonus episode of Crossing Streams, Craig talks with his Padres Hot Tub producer Raphie Cantor, whose full-time job is as a showrunner's assistant for a major Netflix sci-fi show coming out this winter. Craig and Raphie were speaking on a PHT interview podcast about his industry and the writer's strike came up. Raphie's explanation of the situation was so on point, we wanted to share the conversation with you, to help understand the stakes and issues on both sides.

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart take their deepest dive yet, giving you the most detailed Succession podcast around! We start by discussing the big themes of the episodes, including how each of the aspiring Roy children hit a reset to where we first met them, and dreams of what a "Roman takes over Hollywood" season would have looked like. Then, a scene-by-scene recap, and we finish by awarding this week's #1 Boy, Best Insult and Biggest Move!


Featured Scene Recaps:

Scene 1: Shiv confronts Kendall and Roman about tanking the deal
Scene 2: Roman fires Gerri
Scene 3: Shiv and Tom get real about their relationship

Craig Elsten is joined by his "Talk Nerdy to Me" correspondent Ken Gartin to grapple with the third season of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The final two episodes were great, but the first six sent the series far off course from what it could or should have been. Hear what Craig thinks are the systetmic isuses with the show, and Disney+ live Star Wars content in general.

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart recap the midway point of Succession's final season, setting the table for the final five episodes while delineating the power struggle between the Roy siblings and Lukas Matsson, and how Shiv has positioned herself in the middle once again.

Featured Scene 1: Shiv and Lukas Matsson
Featured Scene 2: Showdown between Matsson and Roman Roy

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart tackle a momentus fourth episode of the final season, as Logan Roy's wake turns into a battle for supremacy in the company.

Featured Scene 1: The discovery of "the piece of paper"
Featured Scene 2: Kendall and Frank "is it real, Frank?"
Featured Scene 3: Kendall and Roman going up, Shiv going down

Bits: #1 Boy, Best Insult, Biggest Move, Tomlette with Gregs

The Rotten Cabal is back with you, one day later than usual but we make up for it with the longest FULL F%^&ING BEAST of the season so far!

• Was this Succession's best episode?
• Who is best positioned for the power struggle to come?
• Key scenes: Shiv on the phone with Logan, Tom & Greg, Connor & Willa
• Who won the episode, what was the best insult and the biggest move?

Craig Elsten and Drew Steck review the first four episodes of the final season of Ted Lasso. AppleTV+'s biggest hit has seemed a little less buzzy this season, but maybe that's because they are heading into a more predictable sports genre of battling for the championship. The guys break down all the key plot lines of the season and take a guess as to where we are headed.