Disney's MCU expands again with Ironheart. Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams, a teenage super-genius from Chicago who builds her own Iron Man-inspired suit after tragedy strikes close to home. In this podcast, we discuss the full first season (all 6 episodes), breaking down the storyline, standout performances, and intriguing themes of making deals with the devil. We also cover differences from the comic, share our thoughts on other characters (like Anthony Ramos as The Hood and Obadiah Stane's son played by Alden Ehrenreich), compare reactions from critics and fans, and give our final rating. Tune in and enjoy!

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CGI babies, crazy ladies, lots of stabbing, sneaking, terrible English dubs, curious side stories, BTC bros, and lunchboxes... Netflix’s Squid Game returns for its third and final season, and we’re treated to one last round of deadly childhood games. With Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) emotionally broken, we follow survivors, saboteurs, shamans, and psychos. In this podcast, we break down all 6 episodes, highlight our top five moments as well as our five least favorite, and discuss the show's finale and its cliffhanger.

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Smoke, Apple TV+’s latest crime drama from Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), pits arson specialist Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) and detective Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett) against two arsonists terrorizing the fictional town of Umberland. Inspired by the Firebug podcast and true events, the show plays out as a mystery-thriller filled with twists that will leave you questioning who to trust. We evaluate the first two episodes, the performances, and the creative changes to the story of real-life arsonist John Orr—and compare it to other recent crime dramas.
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From The Boys to Countdown, Jensen Ackles loves being a throwback tough guy—and this time, he’s chasing a maniac in LA as part of a covert task force. Countdown is Prime Video’s latest procedural action-thriller. It’s got cartel missions, brain tumors, prison breaks, and a Chernobyl-level threat. In this podcast, we review the first three episodes—from the cast to the plot, pros, cons, and our comparisons (24, The Terminal List, and Lazarus). Tune in and welcome to Today’s Episode!

Based on the viral YA novel by E. Lockhart, Amazon Prime’s We Were Liars follows teenager Cadence Sinclair as she pieces together a lost summer on her family’s private island. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on the full first season, compare it to the novel, and unpack the emotional highs, lows, twists, and fake-outs. We also discuss comparable shows (from Outer Banks to Succession) and stand-out performances by Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, Felix Mallard, Rahul Kohli, and more.

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Hell Motel, Shudder’s horror-comedy (that may or may not secretly just be Slasher season 5), throws a group of influencers, spiritualists, and horror obsessives into the grand reopening of The Cold River Motel—the same place a gruesome slaughter took place 30 years earlier. In the first couple of episodes, we get to know the next set of victims, uncover the identity of the original killers, witness the first gory deaths, and learn about a potentially supernatural cult figure lurking in the shadows.

Tune in to hear our thoughts, reactions, pros, cons, and ultimate rating.

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When the small town of Wausau, Wisconsin is suddenly overrun by the recently deceased, the last job you'd want is as a local law enforcement officer. But that’s exactly where Syfy’s Revival begins—following officer Dana Cypress and her sister Em as they navigate family tensions, supernatural regeneration, and the investigation of a dead horse.

It doesn't have the fast pace feel of Z Nation or early TWT, but the popular premise has found solid footing before—Glitch, The 4400, The Returned, etc...

In this episode, we break down the pilot, talk through the comic-to-TV adaptation, and share our impressions and rating.

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Phineas and Ferb are back! Disney’s hit animated series returns nearly a decade after its finale with a brand-new Season 5. We break down Season 5’s premiere segments—“Summer Block Buster / Cloudy with a Chance of Mom” and “Submarine Sandwich Submarine / License to Bust.” If you grew up with wondering if your pet was secretly like Perry the Platypus, this one’s for you. We cover what’s new, returning voices, what’s changed, and whether this revival hits its mark. Plus: trivia, cameos, and a quick round of “Real or Fake Episode Titles.” Welcome to Today’s Episode!

Apple TV+’s Stick stars Owen Wilson as a washed-up pro golfer who stumbles across a teen prodigy named Santi at the driving range and decides to make a comeback—as a coach. We cover the premiere arc of this road-trip sports dramedy, from emotional baggage to Marc Maron in a motorhome. If you liked Shrinking, Better Call Saul, or Ted Lasso, tune in to hear how Stick compares, and whether it’s worth your time. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Dept. Q arrived on Netflix May 29th. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestseller The Keeper of Lost Causes, the show is set in Edinburgh rather than Copenhagen, following Carl Mørck and his new partner Akram as they reopen the mysterious disappearance of Merritt Lingard. We compare the show to the book, highlight what’s new, give our thoughts on the characters, and weigh in on the series premiere. Welcome to Today's Episode!