Outkick the Culture

On this week's packed Outkick the Culture, Jason Martin (@JMartOutkick) dives in deep to review USA's The Sinner now that it has concluded its run, discusses in detail the perfect imperfections of NBC's This Is Us, briefly comments on the Politico Clay Travis piece and the media landscape it represents, reviews Battle of the Sexes, touches on the last two episodes of HBO's The Deuce, and describes the Young Sheldon problem that can't really be fixed. All of that and more, plus a Saturday Night Live question we'll get into much further on next week's episode. Make sure to rate us on the Apple Store, Google Play, or comment at BlogTalkRadio!

This week, Outkick the Coverage lead pop culture writer, executive producer, and host  @JMartOutkick breaks down the Emmy Awards, including thoughts on 2018 frontrunners, then goes in depth on Netflix's surprising American Vandal and what it reveals about the true crime genre, the terrific return of NBC's The Good Place, the end of USA's Suits for the summer, and tonsmore!

This week, @JMartOutkick goes DEEP into all four seasons of the dark, rewarding world of Netflix's BoJack Horseman (0:00-44:45), but doesn't spoil Season 4, reviews the soon-to-be box office sensation that is the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's It (45:00-1:02:07), and discusses the bittersweet news that HBO's Veep is coming to end in 2018 (1:02:08-1:11:02). 

ALSO: Betty gets her learner's permit. Jimmy quits his job without telling Stephanie.

This week, three major topics...all spanning a good chunk of time. @JMartOutkick reviews HBO's newest drama The Deuce, Season 3 of the Netflix hit Narcos, the Game of Thrones Season 7 finale, and reacts to the news of True Detective's Ozarks setting and vague backstory. Also brief comments on Scientology and the Aftermath as well as the return of Mr. Robot next month on USA.

ALSO: Jenny strikes it rich, but Horace isn't happy about it. Benjamin makes a decision that could impact the entire Holbrook clan.

This week Jason Martin (@JMartOutkick) talks plotting problems and tentpole vs. room to breathe in Season 7 of Game of Thrones, USA's The Sinner, Mike Schur's The Good Place hitting Netflix, Jay and Mark Duplass' wildly inventive anthology series, Room 104, the debut of The Deuce, and a little music!

This week, Outkick executive producer and culture writer Jason Martin (@JMartOutkick) talks the big Game of Thrones leak and the reasons he didn't partake (0:00-25.17), reviews Netflix's The Defenders (25:18), talks Season 4 of Halt and Catch Fire (40:40), and goes into detail on obsessions in stories and documentaries as Leah Remini's Scientology expose returns for its second season (52:05). Also, a LOT of homework for you. Read Jason's work at Outkick.com!

This week, @Outkick writer, host, and producer Jason Martin talks a phenomenal Game of Thrones and what it illustrates about penultimate drama seasons as a whole, the underrated nature of USA's Suits (22:44), the campy fun of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (38:30), the return of Rick & Morty (50:45), and whether you can pick up shows midway through (59:42). Also, a true crime podcast recommendation!

PLUS: An injury slows Stephen down on the ice, Donna tries a new dish, Geoff reads a math textbook...for fun?

This week, Jason Martin (@JMartOutkick) discusses and reviews Netflix's Friends From College (3:25), the return of HBO's Ballers (22:55), answers a listener question as to who he would choose to score his movie (33:35), begs you to watch one of his favorite shows (40:30), revisits his 2014 Outkick.com Best Drama Rankings (48:50), reviews this week's Game of Thrones (52:48), has a few thoughts on Atomic Blonde, and tells you the best album to get you through the summer (62:50).

ALSO: Stephen makes the team! Johnson doesn't, and falls back into the Adderall. Lena wrecks a golf cart after a wedding reception.

This week, host/writer/producer Jason Martin (@JMartOutkick) finally has HIS say on Game of Thrones, the Benioff/Weiss HBO Confederate controversy (22:40), Dunkirk (33:21), and the disappointing Netflix original series, Ozark (45:53), and the cultural influence of the OJ Trial (57:30). 

ALSO: Stephen tries out for a hockey team. Doug breaks his leg on the river. Marcia's adultery comes back to haunt her.

This week, Jason has some choice words for Emmy voters based on the ridiculous snubs from Thursday's nominations. And then a few other things...Watch BoJack Horseman, Netflix big release dates, GLOW in more depth, and The Big Sick is excellent. But mainly, eff the Emmy Awards.

ALSO: Chris fails a test. Jennifer chooses love over future. Stephanie gets lost in the big city, but ends up learning something new.