The Fringe Podcast Rewatch

This is the end, cortexifriends! This has been such a rewarding journey for us, and we have heard so many of your beautiful stories over the years sharing with us your appreciation not only for Fringe as a series but also for us as a podcast, and it's why we've done it. We kick things off with a really insightful conversation with Thomas Cadrot (whom we had known from our previous Debris podcast), who has a brief appearance in this series finale, and we then get into this absolutely beautiful and emotionally powerful conclusion to Fringe - especially (although definitely not exclusively) that scene - you know the one. This is truly how you end a series, and we, of course, share some truly wonderful feedback from listeners such as Angela from MA, Erin, Geoff (xforce11), Rory, Michael London, Jeff, Patty from Canadia, and ShelkyBean!

As sad as we are to be bringing the podcast to a close, we love and appreciate all of you and hope that you'll stay in touch. In the meantime, be sure to join our wrap party next week on Wednesday, September 9th (inadvertently Fringe's 18th anniversary as it premiered on September 9, 2008) at 8 p.m. eastern over at community.goldenspiralmedia.com/live! We will be enjoying some Fringe-inspired snacks, doing Fringe trivia, and more!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 530 - Series Finale Review
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 531 - Feedback for "Liberty" and "An Enemy of Fate"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 532 - Bonus Feedback for the Fringe Finale
• Stream Fringe 90s Dubstep by AwesomiZer
• Fringe Connections - "An Enemy of Fate"
• Debris Division - "Thomas Cadrot Interview"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Liberty' (5.12) / 'An Enemy of Fate' (5.13) - Series Finale"
• dis•niche (a podcast for disney fans)
• Queerifier
• SILY 713 - "Monday Mailbag"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.13: An Enemy of Fate"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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We are now, in every sense (technically, literally, etc.), on the ultimate penultimate episode of Fringe as we bring you "Liberty" AND soon to be death of the podcast. We are joined by special guest Marianne once again as we discuss this amazing episode of the series and its parallels to previous seasons and episodes. We also share some great feedback from Cortexifans including Rory, Anna (not Torv and also not The Numbers Lady), Erin, and ShelkyBean (The Numbers Lady)! Next up is the series finale of Fringe, "An Enemy of Fate," when it will just be the two of us, although we will be briefly joined by a very special guest for a brief discussion, so stay tuned for that! Be sure to reach out with your thoughts about the finale using one of the contact methods below. It's your final chance to be a part of our feedback section!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 530 - Series Finale Review
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 531 - Feedback for "Liberty" and "An Enemy of Fate"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 532 - Bonus Feedback for the Fringe Finale
• Stream Fringe Main Theme by Karam A Kareem
• TheFringePodcast - "Golden Spiral Media Fringe Finale Party Montage"
• Fringe Connections - "Liberty"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Liberty' (5.12) / 'An Enemy of Fate' (5.13) - Series Finale"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.12: Liberty"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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We are truly nearing the end, cortexifans - so much so that you could make the argument that, even though this isn't the penultimate episode of our podcast, we are covering the penultimate episode of the series given the fact that 5.12 and 5.13 aired together the same night as a two-hour finale. We talk about this incredibly important episode and all of the answers that it finally gives us alongside Fringe Connections creator Michael London, and we also share some, as always, incredible feedback from listeners such as Anna (not Torv), Rory, Geoff (xforce11), and ShelkyBean! Next up is "Liberty" when we will be joined once again by Marianne, so be sure to tune in for that and also to get your thoughts in while you still have time!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 522 - "The Boy Must Live"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 524 - Feedback Part 1 for "The Boy Must Live"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 525 - Bonus Feedback for "The Boy Must Live"
• Fringe Connections - "The Boy Must Live"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'The Boy Must Live' (5.11)"
• Propstore Auction - Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: Los Angeles Summer 2026
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.11: The Boy Must Live"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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While Chris sadly couldn't make it to this episode, Darrell is joined by special guest Adam to discuss this emotionally heavy episode of Fringe as it winds down to its climax. With only three episodes remaining, Captain Windmark narrows in on the team after discovering that Michael (the titular Anomaly XB-6783746) is part of their plan to defeat the Observers, and the result is nothing short of, well… mindblowing. You can also expect to, as always, hear some truly awesome feedback from Cortexifans such as Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), Rory, and ShelkyBean! Time is running out to submit feedback since, again, we only have three episodes of the series left, so if you'd like to be a part of the feedback section, be sure to hit us via one of the contact methods listed below!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 520 - "Anomaly XB-6783746"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 521 - Feedback for "Anomaly XB-6783746"
• Stream Dunham Fringe Theme by Aija
• Fringe Connections - "Anomaly XB-6783746"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Anomaly XB-6783746' (5.10)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.10: Anomaly XB-6783746"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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Since the final season couldn't offer us a nineteenth episode due to being a 13-episode order, we get our whacky, out-of-the-box episode in the form of episode 9. After dropping acid that is the titular Black Blotter, Walter goes on a trippy journey into his past and revisits some old demons, including one in the form of his former lab assistant Carla Warren who expired in a fire (see what we did there?). Missnet joins us to discuss this fun and whacky (although also surprisingly rather dark) episode of Fringe in which Michael is finally found and taken in by the Fringe team. We also share some phenomenal feedback from listeners like Rory, Geoff (xforce11), Anna (not Torv), and ShelkyBean! Next up is "Anomaly XB-6783746" when we will be joined by Adam! Until then, we only have four episodes left, so if you would like to submit feedback, be sure to reach out via one of the contact methods listed below!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 518 - "Black Blotter"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 519 - Feedback for "Black Blotter"
• Stream Fringe Theme Song (Paranoid MX Edit) by TripMX
• Fringe Connections - "Black Blotter"
• Carmen Suite No. 2 - Habanera
• Donovan - "Hurdy Gurdy Man"
• Steppenwolf - "The Pusher"
• Frank Weir - "The Happy Wanderer"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Black Blotter' (5.09)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.09: Black Blotter"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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Join us in welcoming Isla to the show for the first time covering this incredibly emotional gutpunch of an episode of Fringe! The three of us agree that while the episode has its weak spots, there are two scenes in particular that are very memorable, one of which being the beautiful tearjerker of a final scene. We also share some amazing listener feedback from Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, Pavla, Anna (not Torv), Erin, and Peter Defender! Next up is this season's whacky episode "Black Blotter" when we will be joined by Missnett! Be sure to reach out with your thoughts for the feedback section!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 516 - "The Human Kind"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 515 - Feedback for "The Human Kind"
• Fringe Connections - "The Human Kind"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'The Human Kind' (5.08)"
• Stuff I Learned Yesterday 703 - "Found"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.08: The Human Kind"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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We are joined by Ynza for this episode of the podcast as we discuss this awesome episode of Fringe! Ynza opens up about the unique ways that Fringe has impacted her as a trans woman, and we enthusiastically share excitement about Blair Brown being back in full force in this episode as well as how great Josh Jackson's performance is playing a new version of Peter. We also share some great feedback from Cortexifans including Anna (not Torv), Geoff (xforce11), Rory, ShelkyBean, and Isla! Next up is "The Human Kind" when we will be joined by the aforementioned Isla! Be sure to reach out with your thoughts for the feedback section!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 514 - "Five-Twenty-Ten"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 515 - Feedback for "Five-Twenty-Ten"
• Stream Fringe Theme (NES Redux) by DjjD
• Fringe Connections - "Five-Twenty-Ten"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Five-Twenty-Ten' (5.07)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.07: Five-Twenty-Ten"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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We are joined by Anna (not Torv) as we take a journey through the looking glass with Walter. What will we find there? We share our thoughts on this trippy episode and also share some awesome feedback from Rory, Geoff (xforce11), ShelkyBean, Isla, Erin, and Sarah! Join us next time as we discuss "Five-Twenty-Ten" with Ynza! We would love to hear your thoughts on that episode and/or Fringe in general, so reach out to us with your thoughts via one of the contact methods below!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 512 - "Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 513 - Feedback for "Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There'"
• Fringe Theme Acoustic Cover by Elias Cantu
• Fringe Connections - "Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There' (5.06)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.06: Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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We are joined by Cory for this episode as we unpack yet another phenomenal, game-changing episode of Fringe! We talk about how much we love how emotionally poignant this aftermath of an episode is and how it is a great character study not only of the classic Fringe theme of what lengths someone will go to for love but also how people can experience the same tragedy but then react and grieve differently. We also share some truly excellent feedback from cortexifans like Anna (not Torv - who will be our guest host next episode), Geoff (xforce11), Ynza, Rory, ShelkyBean, Erin, and Isla! Join us next time when Walter goes through the looking glass and we discover what he finds there, and, in the meantime, reach out to us with your thoughts via one of the contact methods below!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 510 - "An Origin Story"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 511 - Feedback for "An Origin Story"
• Fringe Connections - "An Origin Story"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'An Origin Story' (5.05)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.05: An Origin Story"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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This is such a pivotal episode of the season that pretty much sets the tone and the direction of the rest of the season, and we are so excited to be joined by frequent feedbacker Erin this week to take it on! We talk about how much we love this episode and touch upon scenes such as the reunion with Broyles and the beautiful, heartfelt conversation between Etta and Olivia. We also share some amazing listener feedback from Anna (not Torv), Rory, Ynza, and ShelkyBean. Next up is "An Origin Story" when we will once again be joined by Michael Hoover, so in the meantime, reach out to us with your thoughts via one of the contact methods below!

Links Mentioned:

• The Fringe Podcast Episode 508 - "The Bullet That Saved the World"
• The Fringe Podcast Episode 509 - Feedback for "The Bullet That Saved the World"
• Stream Fringe Theme by Alex Chiara
• Fringe Connections - "The Bullet That Saved the World"
• Fringe Matters - "Fringe - 'The Bullet That Saved the World' (5.04)"
• The Fringemunks - "Epis. 5.04: The Bullet That Saved the World"
• Fringe Playlist by Chris

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