Imagine if your Severance experience began with the major revelations of the iconic season two episode “Chikhai Bardo.”

Now, imagine if you could get a key crew member to help walk you through that experience.

If you are a Severance fan, you’ve probably been mulling over your theories for years, but our very own Kris Ingersoll agreed to break with convention and start his Severance journey with one of the most critical moments of the entire series. Of course, we didn’t ask him to take this leap alone, we brought in Adam Scott stand-in and “Mark Watcher” Eric J. Carlson, the man whose tapping foot greets viewers at the end Jessica Lee Gagné’s signature through-the-floor shot in her Severance directorial debut.

In addition to exploring how well “Chikhai Bardo” works as a Severance starting point, we take an intimate look behind the scenes of this all-time great mystery box series just before it swaggers into the 77th Primetime Emmy awards with a whopping 27 nominations. 

So, pop on some defiant jazz, grab your favorite Russian novel, and go now to the Founder’s podcast.

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Randy and Kris are joined by Tyler McCarthy, one of the hosts of the Not Couple Goals podcast, to revisit a formative film from Kris’ life: Wild America (1997). Together, these boys do their best to explore a film starring 90s teen heartthrobs Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Devon Sawa. Surprisingly, once they get past some questionable animal puppetry, the chat shifts to the dangers of toxic masculinity and some of the smart choices the film makes to avoid falling into that common late-90s trap. 

Of course, they also spend plenty of time celebrating the wildlife, needle drops, and magical realism that helped this film echo all the way to the present from Kris’ past. If you also have a beloved old VHS tape back at your childhood home, this episode is for you.

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We are looking through the bent backed tulips to see how the other half live. We are looking through a glass onion…

That’s right, Randy and Kris welcome back Bill Bodkin⁠, manager of The Pop Break digital culture magazine, for part two of the trio’s deep dive into Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy. This time, they explore Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) and don summerwear to properly embrace the vibe of the film.

Then, once again, Randy challenges the newcomers to share their own sleuthing as first time viewers of the film before the team digs deep into what makes this movie so special. The panelists also look ahead to their expectations for the upcoming Wake Up Dead Man, critique Benoit Blanc’s new ‘fits, and speculate which mystery tropes will define the next entry in the series. 

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“We have to GIVE baaaack!”

Randy and Kris welcome Cancer Gets Lost co-founder Jo Garfein to hype the non-profit’s upcoming auction to support the Lymphoma Research Foundation. CGL is a non-profit that auctions off unique and/or signed fandom props and memorabilia, then donates all profits to groups fighting cancer. Get a sneak peek at some of the exciting items up for auction (first 25 minutes) and then stick around for some LOST and fandom-inspired minigames!

Also joining the pod is our resident LOST Doctor: John Aspler, PhD! He’s not just a LOST expert, he is also a fan of a wide variety of genres!

The 2025 CGL Auction will run August 15-23 (LOST fans will recognize “The Numbers”). Registration begins on August 3. For more details, please visit cancergetslost.org

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Randy and Kris assemble their own Fantastic Four to discuss Marvel’s latest entry into a whole new corner of the MCU. Joining the team are entertainment writer & Newcomers: Marvel alum, Leah Marilla Thomas and Chaos on the Set host Shruti Marathe. The team digs into their personal connections to The MCU & The Fantastic Four before highlighting their favorite moments and critiques of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). 

After exploring this mid-century-modern-retro-sci-fi future, the team considers whether The Fantastic Four or Superman “won” July 2025. In the “Extra Credit” section, Media/Lit provides a temporary home for Chaos on the Set’s “With/And” segment. We hope you’ll join us for a fantastic (we had to) conversation!

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Randy and Kris welcome Kelvin Kately, manager of the Datfeelin Podcast Network (DFPN), to talk about Andre 3000's genre-bending 2003 opus, The Love Below. Kelvin talks about why this portion of OuKast's 2003 double album is both a personal favorite and an important stepping stone in the world of modern rap & hip hop. Randy and Kris also travel back to their younger and more vulnerable days to recall their early experiences with the album and its signature hits.

The panelists also work together to rank every song on the album and unpack the journey of personal growth and evolution that drives the album. If you listen closely, you will also hear an appearance from some annoying tree frogs that we couldn't scrub from Randy's audio track.

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Hey, buddy. Eyes up here…because Kris and Randy are through the roof with praise and excitement for James Gunn and company after a stellar launch to the new live action DCU with Superman (2025). In this not-so-mini minisode, the hosts dig into why they found the film successful, share their favorite moments, and celebrate the future potential of DC comics on the big screen. Please join us for this celebration of a great moment in the world of superheroes and comics.

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Randy and Kris are joined by Pop Break superstar Josh Sarnecky (host of The Anniversary Brothers, Anime x Pop, and TV Break) for the latest Bat Chat! In addition to exploring the classic Batman: The Animated Series episode “Perchance to Dream,” the panel also explores the episode’s spiritual cousin: My Adventures with Superman’s “Pierce the Heavens, Superman!” Media/Lit values great storytelling, and this unique pairing certainly showcases superhero storytelling at its finest. 

In addition to examining how these two episodes explore the story device of a hero trapped within a dream or simulation, the panel also seizes the opportunity to compare and contrast two of the most iconic superheroes of all time. In fact, this episode comparison turns out to be the perfect vehicle for underlining the defining traits that make these timeless heroes complex and empathetic figures. 

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In Part Five of Media/Lit’s “LOST & Lit” series, Randy and Kris welcome LOST fan and blogger Karen Mauro, who recently shared her moving journey in the Getting Lost 20th anniversary documentary, to talk about season four’s EPIC three-part finale, “There’s No Place Like Home.” Of course, they also welcome back resident LOST expert John Aspler, PhD (aka Doctor John) to unpack the themes of the episode and its connections to The Wizard of Oz.

In addition to exploring the broader literary connections at the heart of the episode, the panel also maps out some of the work this finale does to pave the way for the series finale a couple of seasons later; however, before unpacking the episode, the crew also reflect on their love for the Getting Lost documentary and the larger fan community.

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Randy and Kris give Bluey the full episode treatment for the very first time, and they aren’t holding back. It’s a full Father’s Day extravaganza as these dadcore podcasters welcome six voters and four guest panelists to rank Bluey’s Top 35 Supporting Characters! It’s a in-depth celebration of the humor, heart, philosophy, and sophisticated storytelling that define the series.

This crew of “Mums and Dads” rank and celebrate all of their favorite characters from beyond the Heeler/Cattle extended family. They also exclude celebrity cameos and imaginary butlers in an attempt to narrow the field. Rankings begin at 16:53.

Joining the pod are first time podlings Michelle and DJ Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast on The Pop Break Podcast Feed, as well as a couple of returning podlings: Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and English teacher Stevie Gonzales.

We hope you'll join us. For real life!

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