While Fanbyte Features and Trending Editor merritt k and Chief Liturgical Correspondent Eric Thurm did not have a guest today, they do have a ton to talk about in their recap of an action-packed episode of The New Pope. Lenny is back, baby, making for some major confusion at the Vatican. Fan favorite Gutierrez has a wonderful moment, and Voiello tells a certain someone off for their “uneasy somersaults” in one of the wildest moments of the season. 

This week, the crime crew of Merritt k, Steven Strom and Danielle Riendeau watch and discuss Michael Mann’s macho 1995 classic, Heat. A crime drama with surprising ties to reality, unbelievable cinematography, and best-in-class performances from Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, it also features some classic 90s racism and a supporting cast that any other movie would die for. Come for the in-depth discussion of the plot and performances, but definitely stay for Steven’s Pacino impression.

From the new opening credits that allude to a Jewish Pope to a central character named Eric in the episode itself, Papal Bull co-host (and Fanbyte’s Chief Liturgical Correspondent) Eric Thurm knows that this episode is very much for him. He’s joined, as always, by Fanbyte’s Features and Trending Editor merritt k, and this week, by writer Jorge Cotte, for an examination of an incredibly intense episode of The New Pope. We have so many baptisms in this one.

We're so excited... to bring you another episode of You Love to See It! As you can likely guess, this week we discussed the infamous and much meme'd episode of 90s childhood sitcom Saved by the Bell. It's titled "Jessie's Song," but most people likely know it as "the caffeine pills episode." In it, one of our protagonists becomes addicted to the relatively harmless substance and deranged antics ensue. We go over how the episode came to be, and how memes are the least of its problems, on You Love to See it!

This week on our journey through The New Pope, usual hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm are joined by Sarah Jones, writer and critic from New York Magazine. This episode has some high-key drama, high-stakes action, and some serious questions about the nature of morality for everyone to chew on. And yes, there’s a Hatsune Miku mention.

It's a short and sweet episode of You Love to See It this week! Steven and Danielle team up to produce a cozy, two-person episode about a "whip-smart" screwball comedy from 1938. Starring Katherine Hepburn and Carey Grant, the film nearly tanked Hepburn's career... but has since become revered as a screwball comedy classic. Hepburn holds all the cards with a sharp mind and a lot of agency, as she courts the stuffy Grant and chases a Connecticut leopard. How does it all hold up? Surprisingly well!

This week on Papal Bull: Resurrection, hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm are joined by none other than Fanbyte Head of media and EIC John Warren! In looking at episode five, they discuss Marilyn Manson vs. Sharon Stone, celebrity Papal visits, and much, much more.

We have a special treat for all The Young/New Pope fans! It's an exclusive interview with Javier Cámara, who portrays Cardinal Bernardo Gutierrez on the show. Hosts merritt k and Eric Thurm (Fanbyte’s own Chief Liturgical Correspondent!) spoke with Cámara about faith, life on the set, art, and love — and, of course — hopes and dreams for a new season.

You know what we truly love to see around these parts? A good horror movie! And this week merritt, Steven, and Danielle are discussing one of the best. The trio tackles John Carpenter's 1982 creature feature The Thing. It was critically derided at the time, but has since gained a tremendous following as one of the all-time great examples of the genre. What makes it so special, though? Find out our thoughts on this week's episode of You Love to See It!

As our special guest this week, writer Sean T Collins, mentions, some episodes of a show move things forward, and some line things up. This was more of a line-up episode, but it certainly had some highlights, including the appearance of one Marilyn Manson, direct action by nuns, and more papal drama than you can shake a silver hammer at.