Decoding TV - Podcast Rankings and reviews

David Chen has become one of my favorite podcasters due to the clear and comprehensive analysis he and his various partners convey. I particularly enjoy his repartee with his cohost when there is disagreement concerning predictions as to plot or response to scenes. I do think his HOTD partner deserved more credit for her superior knowledge of the book and wished she deferred less to him.
Overall I appreciate the structured format of analysis in each podcast series and enjoy the comprehensive nature of dissection for each episode.

As we near the end of season 2, I want to say that David and Roxana’s podcast has distinguished itself as the only one I hear that offers criticism as well as compliments. I really appreciate especially Roxana’s thoughtful and direct insights. A thoroughly entertaining and thought- provoking show! Thanks.

Great recaps and weekly discussion with a range of friendly co hosts, plus wildly entertaining ad reads

Every episode is better than the last as David and Kim’s familiar banter with one another gets funnier and more adorable. Love these two. Very smart analysis of the show.

I just started listening to the White Lotus finale episode. Had to turn it off after 20 minutes because I felt so uncomfortable hearing the male host interrupt the female host (Roxana?). It seemed as though she was a guest host, but I’m not sure - either way, she presented a lot of factual accuracy about White Lotus as well as The Godfather, and was overall more precise and clear than the male host. Yet each time she presented something he tried to smother her and belittle her contribution. It felt awkward, and all the more so because she was coming across as more alert, intelligent, and professional than him! For instance, he kept fumbling over his words while reading a letter, then randomly said “end quote” at the end of one of his statements. He seemed exhausted, underslept, or stressed to the point of confusion. So why was he talking over Roxana and basically trying to shut her up? Maybe this was a one-off but I was so bothered by this that I will not take the time to give a chance to any other episodes.

David Chen always puts out good quality podcasts. I’ve listened to many of his reviews of shows and he always brings in good insights and takes on shows. The two star rating has nothing to do him and critical take on the show and is on Kim and her constant use of “like” and voice fry by Kim. She sounds like a high schooler who uses the word as a filler. It’s nails on a chalkboard disturbing and I don’t know if I’ll keep listening.