In the season 4 finale of The Bear, titled “Goodbye,” everything comes down to a raw, riveting three-hander between Carmy, Sydney, and Richie. In this episode of Let It Rip, we break down the final smoke, the final words, and the final stare-downs of the season—and ask the big questions: What does this finale tell us about the future of The Bear (the restaurant and the show)? What’s next for Syd? Has Carmy grown at all? And where does season 4 rank in the overall canon? Tune in for a finale recap that’s equal parts analysis, emotion, and existential dread.

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It’s the penultimate episode of The Bear Season 4, and we’re diving headfirst into “Tonnato.” We unpack Father Sal’s war on mornings, the emotional gut-punch of that Carmy–Donna confrontation (Jamie Lee Curtis and Jeremy Allen White deliver tour de force performances), and the hilarious roommate meltdown over Marcus’ new work bestie (Will Poulter hive, rise up). Plus, we break down the episode’s best needle drops and why the show’s music supervision stays undefeated.
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On today’s episode of Let It Rip, we dive into The Bear Season 4 Episode 8, “Green.” Carmy and Claire really seem to be reconnecting in a big big way, but is it too good to be true? Sydney finally tells Shapiro she’s staying at The Bear… and might instantly regret it. Meanwhile, Computer delivers a brutal reality check to Sugar: the restaurant is still in serious trouble. And in true Let It Rip fashion, the conversation spirals into tales of unsolicited d*** pics, horrific relationship advice, and the questionable decisions that make or break a kitchen and a couple.

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It’s the episode The Bear built toward all season — Richie's ex-wife's wedding.

Let It Rip is here to break it all down. We debate who stole the scene in this cameo-packed wedding extravaganza (John Mulaney? Sarah Paulson? Jamie Lee Curtis? Bob Odenkirk? Brie Larson?). We unpack Carmy and Claire’s surprisingly tender dynamic, Richie’s emotional maturity arc, and the overstuffed but feel-good under-the-table finale. Plus, inspired by the episode’s confessional moment, each of us shares our biggest fear.

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Let It Rip Episode 6 takes on The Bear Season 4, Episode 6 — “Sophie.” We unpack Ayo Edebiri’s heart-wrenching performance as Sydney as she navigates grief and guilt in the hospital while her father fights for his life. We also ask: why is Matty Matheson’s Fak still being infantilized? And why does the show think we care so much about Sugar’s petty family feuds — especially with whoever the fak Francine Fak is? Join us as we rip into the emotion, the writing, and The Bear’s growing ensemble of side quests.

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On this episode of Let It Rip, we’re breaking down The Bear Season 4, Episode 5: “Replicants.”

Carmy finally sticks to a set menu, but Sydney’s decision-making feels as repetitive as ever. We dig into her long-teased convo with her dad (was it worth the buildup?), the surprise return of Luca (played by Will Poulter), and ask: are he and Syd... flirting? Plus, we detour to a Frank Lloyd Wright house and debate whether dessert has officially gone too far.

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In this episode of Let It Rip, we dive into “Worms,” written by the powerhouse duo Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce. This one left us giddy. We unpack the creative risks, the hilarious chaos, and most of all, the long-overdue forward motion in Sydney’s character arc. From mentorship moments to emotional breakthroughs, this is The Bear at its boldest and most character-driven.

Hosted by Luca Servodio, Father Sal, and our friends Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas from Compliments to the Chef. New episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Carmy and Claire finally have the conversation. Richie’s back in razzle-dazzle mode. And for the first time in a while, The Bear feels electric again. In Episode 3 of Let It Rip, we break down Season 4, Episode 3: “Scallop” — the best episode of The Bear in ages.

Hosts Luca Servodio, Father Sal, and the crew from Compliments to the Chef (Nancy Da Silva and Bits Nicholas) unpack the emotional fireworks between Carmy and Claire, Richie's redemption arc, and why this episode’s writing has us finally excited again.

Whether you're a Bear obsessive or just here for the mise en place and meltdowns, this one’s for you.

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In Episode 2 of Let It Rip, we’re recapping Season 4, Episode 2 of FX’s The Bear — and asking if Carmy, Sydney, Richie and the rest of the kitchen crew are making progress or just treading water. The restaurant is back open, but the episode leans hard on montages and repetitive beats, leaving us wondering: is anyone actually evolving?

Hosts Luca Servodio, Father Sal, Nancy DaSilva, and Bits Nicholas (Compliments to the Chef) break down Carmy’s obsessive perfectionism, Sydney’s stagnant arc, and Richie’s role in the chaos — and debate whether The Bear is stuck in a storytelling loop or setting us up for something bigger.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Let It Rip — Acquired Taste Media’s official companion podcast for FX’s The Bear.

Hosted by food obsessive and chaos enthusiast Luca Servodio, and featuring Father Sal, Nancy DaSilva, and Bits Nicholas of Compliments to the Chef, each episode breaks down The Bear Season 4 with irreverence, insight, and deep industry chops.

We kick things off with the season premiere — a Groundhog Day-style spiral through Carmy’s past and present. From garlic monologues and grief loops to haunted texts and the eternal chase for calm in a kitchen built on chaos, we’re diving deep.

Is talent really chaos? Is the show stuck in a holding pattern? And when do we actually get to see The Bear?

Episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays all season long. Yes, chef.

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