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The media world is melting down again, so of course we’re here for it. We kick things off with the escalating Netflix–Warner Bros.–Paramount corporate knife fight, where Netflix’s $72 billion deal for WBD is suddenly being ambushed by Paramount’s $108 billion hostile takeover bid – complete with sovereign wealth funds, Ellison family money, Jared Kushner lurking in the fine print, and promises of “strengthening Hollywood” right before they axe half of it. We break down the numbers, the spin, and why every outcome feels like bad news for creative workers.

Then we jump into final thoughts on The Lowdown, a sun-bleached Tulsa noir, and Chief of War, which grows into something richer than its early episodes suggest. We talk Mr. Scorcese, Squid Game: The Challenge, and the surprisingly breezy pleasures of Slow Horses—which somehow turns spycraft into perfect comfort TV without losing its bite. Some quick thoughts on Sean Combs: The Reckoning as well before we get to the main course:

Stranger Things 5 (Volume 1): the heist-heavy, superhero-leaning, nostalgically lit, occasionally clunky lead-in to the end of Netflix’s biggest phenomenon. It’s a stacked episode full of messy corporations, messy characters, and messy finales – so, business as usual.

00:00 Intro

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NEW PODCAST ALERT!

In Blank Meets Blank we invent a new TV show every episode, starting with two random hat drawings and ending with a pilot, a first season summary and a fantasy cast. This is something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while (eagle-eared listeners will note references in this pilot to cement this fact) and we’re really glad to finally share the first episode!

If you enjoy this new podcast, please subscribe to our feed for Blank Meets Blank and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We’ll be releasing season 1 of Blank Meets Blank, consisting of 6 – 10 episodes, and then take a break to evaluate and possibly record season 2. If you want this show to stick around, let us know with a review!

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Stranger Things 3 was only a little over a month ago, but it might as well have been 1,000 years ago but let’s take advantage of this 1,000 year hindsight and go over some general thoughts and nitpicks on the 3rd outing and where we think things just might go!

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It’s that time that comes every more than a year! Stranger Things time! Netflix has gifted us with 8 more chapters consisting of Stranger Things 3! Jim and Jakob are here to give some brief initial thoughts while delving into a little bit of the first two episodes. Are you ready to go back to the UPSIDE DOWN?!

What’s your opinion? Email us at [email protected] or tweet @showswhatuknow. Please subscribe and review on iTunes and remember to spread the word to your Sopranos-loving friends – or maybe Sopranos newcomers like Jakob? For more from Jim Scampoli check out Jim and Them and for more from Jakob Burrows check out Awesomepedia.

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Now that Stranger Things 2 is over and done with, we look back on things that could be fixed, and we look toward the future! How would you “fix” Stranger Things 2?

There are, quite obviously, spoilers for Stranger Things 2 in this discussion, so watch it first, it’s really good, we promise!

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Send us a review on iTunes and recommend a show for us to watch!

For more from Jim Scampoli check out Jim and Them for more from Jakob Burrows check out Awesomepedia.

Episodes discussed:

Stranger Things 2 Chapter 1 – “MADMAX”

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Let’s turn it up to 11 on this review of the final three Stranger Things 2 episodes!

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For more from Jim Scampoli check out Jim and Them for more from Jakob Burrows check out Awesomepedia.

Episodes discussed:

Stranger Things 2 Chapter 7 – “The Lost Sister”

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Jim and Jakob are still hanging out in Hawkins dodging alternate dimensions, demodogs and mind flayers! We are here discussing the middle section of Stranger Things 2 and boy are things starting to heat up! Come along for the ride as we circle the wagons and get ready for the finale!

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Episodes discussed:

Stranger Things 2 Chapter 04 – “Will The Wise”

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Stranger Things is back to usher in this Halloween season and we here at StrangerThingsPodcast.com (Shows What You Know) are ready to consume and break down this show as soon as possible! Jim and Jakob are here to discuss and react to the first 3 episodes of Stranger Things 2 and it is here for you to enjoy! Stay tuned to our Youtube channel to watch and interact live as we will be discussing 7-9, but not only that you can send over your thoughts on Stranger Things 2 to [email protected]

Haven’t seen Stranger Things 2 yet? Don’t worry, our discussion is spoiler free up until 23:20!

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Episodes discussed:

Stranger Things 2 Chapter 01 – “MADMAX”

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We are back with a new episode, continuing our love letter to the new Netflix show, Stranger Things! This podcast episode finishes out the first season, covering episodes 5-8 and our thoughts on the show as a whole and where we would like to see it go from here. Love is in the air when it comes to Shows What You Know and Stranger Things, so sit back, relax and let the love wash over you.

Our next episode we will be discussing the first season of Mr. Robot in preparation of discussing Season 2!

Haven’t watched Stranger Things? This might not be the episode you want! Check out our spoiler free section in the previous episode covering Stranger Things S01E01-04 which is spoiler free until 26:15!

Have some thoughts on the show or a recommendation on a show we should watch? Send us some feedback at [email protected] and you may get your nonsense opinions read on the air right along with OUR nonsense opinions!

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For more from Jim Scampoli check out Jim and Them for more from Jakob Burrows check out Awesomepedia.

Episodes discussed:

Chapter Five: The Flea And The Acrobat

Chapter Six: The Monster

Chapter Seven: The Bathtub

Chapter Eight: The Upside Down

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Here it is! A new episode of Shows What You Know! This is one that is not to be missed as we get into the latest Netflix show that is sweeping the Internet, Stranger Things! In this podcast episode we focus on the first 4 episodes. This show is one of the main reasons we decided to start doing the podcast in the first place. Did it deliver? Is it all worth it? Or is it time to pack it up after 3 short episodes!? Listen to find out!

Our next episode will cover the remaining episodes of Stranger Things, episodes 5-8

Haven’t watched Stranger Things? Don’t tune out yet, because the first half of the discussion is spoiler free, up until 26:15. Give this a listen and you’ll know if Stranger Things is a show for you!

Have some thoughts on the show or a recommendation on a show we should watch? Send us some feedback at [email protected] and you may get your nonsense opinions read on the air right along with OUR nonsense opinions!

Subscribe on iTunes or whatever the heck you use and slang us some reviews dawg.

For more from Jim Scampoli check out Jim and Them for more from Jakob Burrows check out Awesomepedia.

Episodes discussed:

Chapter One: The Vanishing Of Will Byers

Chapter Two: The Weirdo On Maple Street

Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly

Chapter Four: The Body

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