Westworld: The Podcast

After months in the works, our merch is finally ready! Craig speaks with the artist Carra Sykes about the inspiration, the process, and the final product. Check out our new Society6 page and click around to find all the amazing products!

The Netflix mini-series "Godless" was so jam-packed, we had to break our review into two parts. Craig and Jake discuss the mysterious German woman (2:46), a Mary Agnes spinoff (5:17), how to define this series (6:21), the town of Blackdom (8:43), subverted expectations (13:42), Frank Griffin and the mythology of the Wild West (15:50), and the lead-up to the final gunfight (24:04).

"Godless" is a new limited series from Netflix. If you liked "Westworld," would you definitely like "Godless." It's a subversive western with a diverse cast and strong, female characters. And we loved it. After making an exciting podcast announcement, Craig and Jake discuss the show's marketing and the spectrum of female characters (2:56), Alice Fletcher and Roy Goode (22:50), and the gunfights (26:16). Stay tuned for Part II of our review next week.

An intriguing new miniseries popped up on Netflix recently. From the trailer "Godless" seemed like a subversive new western with bold female characters. Is this a nice holdover until season two of "Westworld?" Does it live up to the billing? Craig gives a preview.

We watched all the special features of the "Westworld" Season One Blu-ray. Craig and Heather talk about the contents of the special edition steel book (2:46), the first week of filming "Westworld" (10:33), how the show's intro was made (14:43), the music (19:02), the director's commentary and what they thought was missing (21:00), the inspiration for how the hosts are created (26:52), and the blooper reel (29:01).

We got our hands on the special edition "Westworld" Season One Ultra HD Blu-ray. One of the great things about having a physical copy of the season is the special features. We're going to watch them and report back to you. Craig gives you a preview for next week's full-length review.

When it comes to subverting western tropes (one of the best things about "Westworld"), it doesn't get much better than "Blazing Saddles" (1974). Craig and Jake discuss fun facts about the movie (3:42), their general thoughts on the film (16:15), their favorite moments and lines (18:41), the amazing ending (25:20), Madeline Kahn (30:22), and frontier gibberish (33:03).

This episode comes by the request of Jenna, one of our listeners in Sweden. Thanks for the suggestions, Jenna!

"Blazing Saddles" (1974) is one of the greatest western satires of all time. Much like "Westworld" it subverts many western tropes—not to mention it's freakin' hilarious. This review was requested by one of our listeners from Sweden! Craig gives you a preview.

It's nearing the end of October and that means things are getting spooky. To celebrate the western/horror elements of "Westworld," we decided to review "Tremors!" Craig, Heather, and Jake discuss the incredible pacing and consistency (3:42), the great characters (11:25), the clear motivations (18:11), the creatures and special FX (21:24), a fun fact (27:21), and their favorite moments (30:23).

It's October and that means things are getting spooky! If you love the horror western elements of Westworld, you'll love Tremors (1990). Craig, Heather, and Jake give you a preview.