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The Walking Dead "Remember"

Rick and the group have reached Alexandria. As some of them begin to fit in on the new reality, Daryl and Glenn face conflict with some of the community's members and their rules.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes

The final episodes feelingCommerce over artLolling baby headsRelaxing with my meta-thoughts [07:49]Roughing it in the ASZAre safe zones the norm?Rick can't help but be who he is [14:18]Deanna's trust, perception, and desperationSecurity concerns at the ASZLots of jobs are out thereRick the shelter dogConsider the baby JudithDabbling with Daryl's place in the world [27:07]Rick's lone decision to take the constable jobRick the leader, Rick the peacemakerDaryl needs the apocalypse [32:53]Can Daryl do normal?No concessions without trustASZ's HR DepartmentSecret Agent Carol [39:30]Carol's element of surpriseRipped Grimes, beards, and Batman chinsChocolate and vanilla twist [46:45]Hillbilly intimidation with from a porchMake Jesse's husband likableCarl talk [54:05]Star crossed loversNWO OwlsROTC reject run [59:36]Where is Abraham?You can't shame walkers4 dead in 1 weekNice pistols broWild Cyclops tangentSucker punching punkListener feedback [1:13:55]Don't throw the Eugene and Gabriel out with the hat... or doMatthew's southern DNA goes off the railsFinal thoughts [1:34:40]

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The Walking Dead "The Distance"

Rick and his group encounter a seemingly friendly survivor who says he knows of a safe place to stay. However, Rick is hesitant to go with him.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes

Matthew calls this episode "sacred"Overall impressions"Them" sets up this episode wellMatthew allows "The Walking Dead" to pound his sisterDesperation and trustThings get sloppy for Rick and his merry bandMaggie brings a friend home for dinner [5:40]Texas Chainsaw Massacre familyAaron's pitching his cultDean takes Rick's angle... AGAINThe episode's pace was strongDean is more paranoid than RickDean asks Matthew some questions as if he is Aaron [13:27]Aaron tries to convince the group that he is a good guyMatthew assumes that the people at Alexandria are trying to growWhat is the history (at least recent) of Alexandria?How does one audition?What happens if someone fails the audition?Do you have any enemies?Matthew spoils the comic storyline for himselfAaron has all the questions answered like a good recruiterMatthew thinks Aaron is swellMeta-thinking the gay characters in Aaron and Eric [25:09]Scary religious hate mongerAaron likes Eric more than Maggie likes BethTrigger happy GlennDean explains meta-thinkingStop debating things in front of a potential enemyApplesauce makes you manly"It's not you... it's me."Rick steals some canned goodsSomeone has to risk exposure to engender trust [42:14]Aaron holds the cards because of his surveillanceMichonne gets suspiciousThe three mystical questions [45:39]Zombie derbyAaron's determination to get back to EricFlare in the faceRick was just being bi-curious [52:07]Pete the surgeonThe fight is over...?Rick stashes his gunListener feedback [55:33]Y'all got one of them color TVs?How did they miss the surveillance equipment?Oh hey, Carol is in this episode tooTopher Grace?Rick's relenting expressionFinal thoughts [1:13:55]

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The Walking Dead "Them"

Grieving from Beth's and Tyreese's death in different ways, the group faces the harsh road to Washington D.C. Meanwhile, a storm approaches.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes

Dean loves Trent ReznorEarly death predictions (Matt says Eugene)Survivalist themes exploredMaggie reluctantly stabbing walkersZombies as a background nuisanceA thin line between walkers and survivorsDaryl becomes GollumShelter, water, and food [09:40]Supply runs as conflict vehiclesWhere's the plot?Coming to grips with it allThe walkers are always lingeringCarl's got a crush on MaggieDean's got a crush on Michonne... finallyMichonne knows how to keep it together [15:33]Some people are just mentally tougher than othersFather Gabriel v. MaggieDean's problems with authority, or maybe just people being creepsFather Gabriel's place in the apocalypseSpiritual leaders, counselors, and zombie griefCarol's intimate kiss on Daryl's headCarol knows how to manage DarylMingling in the zombie apocalypse [31:57]Terrain as a weapon and zombie aikidoFighting in the heat while thirsty, exhausted, and hungrySteven Seagal joins the groupA broken sword would be coolAaronthalus and his elven band of forest wizards [41:00]J. Crew, yes the clothing storeTed Bundy's carGlenn is calm, cool, and collectedDaryl's love of the woodsWild packs of roving dogs [46:55]Detroit as a post-apocalyptic cityK-9 demos at Dean's elementary schoolFather Gabriel gets more of our timeSasha isn't your friendSaving Private DixonManufacturing poison for water booby trapsQuoting Captain Ronald Speirs (from Band of Brothers) [1:04:02]It takes more than hopeRick knows the group needs him, but doesn't mention itSecond generation zombie apocalypse kidsMatthew discusses "The Last of Us"Treebeard just killing some walkersListener feedback [1:17:20]Final thoughts [1:29:25]

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The Walking Dead "What Happened and What's Going On?"As the rest of the group stays behind, Rick, Glenn, Noah, Michonne and Tyreese make their way to Shirewilt Estates with hopes of finding sanctuary, but what they encounter is something else entirely.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes

Black men and blonde womenThe Tyreese Show!Dean sings to us (you've been warned)Listener feedback [03:48]Offing a character without a build-upZombie in a car -- queue the Benny Hill musicA voicemail from the sub-host, JessicaThe moral compasses keep dyingHe who hesitates... DIES! [12:24]It hurts when the good people dieA sneaky pre-credit sequenceMagic Native American coyote trailsStudent horror filmNoah is out of the wombThe dialogue as a commentary on today's society [18:50]Dean and Matt get philosophicalDenial, wallowing, and awarenessRick wants to take to the woodsThere goes the neighborhoodCantina wire?The group's lack of empathy for Noah's lossThe survivalists' mental checklistTo tackle or not to tackle the hobbling Noah [32:10]Move as a until until the area is secure!Outside of shelter it is always a war zoneDean made ZERO mistakes during his zombie apocalypse experienceMatthew couldn't believe that Tyreese was bit!The irony of Tyreese being bit by a former childAmerican Werewolf From LondonMental and physical fatigueMatthew ships #RICKANDMICHONNE [49:27]The Governor thinks Tyreese is a big wussDid Tyreese have the will to live?The unique approach to a character deathLift your shieldDismembered walkers with "Ws" on their foreheadsRick Grimes does what needs to be done

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The Walking Dead “Coda”

Rick and the group go face-to-face against Dawn and her officers in an attempt to save both Beth and Carol without any more bloodshed.-IMDB (citation)

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew, Jessica, and Dean’s Discussion Notes

“Coda” was spoiled by the internet for MatthewThoughts on the season so farRick love – 06:33Jessica discusses thematic possibilities for second half of seasonDean, the flashback machineMatthew brings up the idea of meeting on neutral ground for the exchangeRick’s driving skillsRick the grizzled mountain manFacebook Comments – 15:33Senior SweatyMarys and biblesGet swords! – 26:50Jessica, FLAME ON!Weekend at Bernie’sTyreese talk“They’re close by…”Gee wiz! – 45:39Dawn can throw downLeadership philosophyDaryl’s squirrelsConstruction paper scissors – 1:01:40Our bloodthirsty fansDean speaks at Beth’s graveThe discipline to not open fire during the chaosDawn’s death and possible effects on the misfitsMeta v. RealismMorgan talk

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The Walking Dead “Crossed”

While Carl, Michonne, and Gabriel hold down the church, Rick takes a rescue mission to Atlanta, as Abraham’s group deals with the fallout from Eugene’s revelation.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean’s Discussion Notes

Gabriel. The slipperiest preacher of all timeAnalyzing the theme of the episodeEugene’s mutant healing factorGabriel’s “nap” that results in him floor tunnelingGabriel’s crisis of faith/crisis of purposeJustifying violence in self-defenseMatthew calls Carl going after GabrielRick’s plan and the group’s objection to violenceDean’s rant about misplaced anti-violence sentimentsMatthew’s flip-side to Dean’s rantRemembering the lack of action against "The Governor"Technical notes about real-life suppressors (silencers)Dean quizzes Matthew on the hospital misfitsDiscussing the episode’s big action sequenceAnalyzing the Lampson characterBeth and the Hospital of MisfitsBeth’s strawberry proposalGlenn and his Boy Scouts TroopDean and Matthew take shots at GlennEugene knows useful stuff — no, for real

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The Walking Dead "Consumed"

Daryl and Carol chase the white-crossed car to a desolated Atlanta with hopes of finding Beth and her kidnappers.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes

Splash us with your ideas, thoughts, and feelingsListener Comments - 01:58Matthew successfully calls Eugene's BSCarol's theme song is on the moneyConsistent delivery on musicBear McCreary love fest - 09:24Carol's direct approach v. Daryl's quiet approachThe abandoned city settingBoy Scout Man Hunt - 20:11The cops and their clean and pressed uniformsCarol's development - 25:05Was offing Lizzie the right decision?Main character arcsCarol recalls waiting for something to happen, and never making something happenDean offers Carol some lip service - 33:22Echoes of the pastA slow kind of loveDaryl is looking to start over, but Carol may not beNoah disarms Carol and Daryl - 42:20Split second decisionsStaying true to a character by not being predictableMonday morning quarterbackUndead magic and The Walking Dead - 53:38Matthew tries to explain ridiculous physics with the white vanCarol gets hit by a car full of clownsClosing thoughts and a few predictionsIs Urban combat on the horizon?Daryl lights some candlesWe are just baboons

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The Walking Dead "Self Help"

Tensions run high within Abraham's group as they head to Washington D.C.-IMDB

Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand

Jessica and Dean's Discussion Notes

Matthew is sickListener commentsHow many county fairs have you been to?Dolphin smooth - 10:18Abraham and RositaCanned food as a weaponEugene, International Man of Mystery - 11:58Tara’s olive branch to EugeneTaras potential as an interesting characterOutsiders finding coming groundThe cramped quarters of the busEugene’s reading of AbrahamEugene comparing himself to Abraham - 17:14Knife fighting seminarsDolphin sexGlenn the peace keeper - 21:15The importance of hopeSurviving versus living - 24:48Eugene can not survive on his own - 27:38People should have pressed Eugene on his knowledgeTara’s genuine natureGlenn cuddling his wife while Abraham plows Rosita - 32:05Issues with the MPAANo sex in bookstores… sinnersPeeping EugeneDean isn't winning any feminist awardsAbraham's flashbacksSubtle hints about Abraham's family - 38:04Dumb move by Abraham's Olive Oil wifeEugene runs slower than walkers shambleA firehose bloodbathMaggie is country dumb - 44:26Sampson and lions?Compulsive versus Pathological lying - a terrible explanationAddressing the smell of the undead decayRosita's disbelief that Eugene is lyingAbraham's left hookA Platoon inspired shotAbraham will need a new mission - 55:55Getting the band back together

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