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BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus. Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in

BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2

Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV

22: Season 3 News + Listener Feedback

One great thing about a show like The White Lotus that has so much subtext, gray area, and room for interpretation is the variety of interpretations that we all bring to

21: "Amor Fati" (S3E8)

Wow, what a freaking great episode of television this was. Yep. We were wowed. It was tragic and sublime. Beautiful, terrible, and moving. Inspiring and thought provoking

20: "Killer Instincts" (S3E7)

So would you take the $100k or rat Greg out? That’s just one of the many questions we ponder this week as Jason, Jenny, and Randy are joined by Randy’s wife Becca to talk

19: "Denials" (S3E6)

In this episode about how we sometimes cling to the well-worn paths in life, at least one part of the story goes way the f#%k off into uncharted territory, and we’re glad

18: "Full-Moon Party" (S3E5)

Well, okay then. I mean you know this is all your fault for complaining nothing was happening on this show, right? Just kidding, but what an episode — all about fluidity

17: "Hide or Seek" (S3E4)

The simmer of this show is edging towards a boil, as Rick finally reveals his true purpose in Thailand, Timothy learns his impending terrible fate, Belinda discovers the

16: "The Meaning of Dreams" (S3E3)

The White Lotus may be a slow burn, but we always find it a fascinatingly, engagingly watchable one. This week we particularly enjoyed Lochlan’s “posture correction” sess

15: "Special Treatments" (S3E2)

Welcome everyone. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy an eclectic blend of soothing, relaxing backbiting, armed robbery, and confusing sexual dynamics among siblings in tha

14: "Same Spirits, New Forms" (S3E1)

Ah so good to be back in the land of beautiful environments and cringy people :) As promised, we’re seeing shades of spirituality, Eastern religion, and death, with the u

13: "Arrivederci" (S2E7)

Things go all Tarantino in the wildly surprising season two finale! And of course, we get into some deep discussions about sexuality, infidelity, and desire, ‘cuz we aim

12: "Abductions" (S2E6)

Things are getting dark in this second-to-last episode of The White Lotus season 2, with suspicion and threats everywhere. We’re happy to be joined this time by special g

11: "That's Amore" (S2E5)

Lots of possible game playing (and definite game playing) going on at the White Lotus this week, with lies, cheating, everyone messing with each other, and possible scams

10: "In the Sandbox" (S2E4)

We spent most of this episode naming off condom brands. Enjoy! Note that we forgot to mention on the podcast: Next week’s ep will be out a few days later, as Jason and

9: "Bull Elephants" (S2E3)

This ep spurred a lot of talk about gender, what comes naturally to us vs. what is a social construct, the difference between flirting and harassment, addiction, and a lo

8: "Italian Dream" (S2E2)

This show feels like a study in psychology and human sexual behavior, as we try to figure out what everyone wants and what their true intentions are, and whether they eve

7: "Ciao" (S2E1)

Buongiorno a tutti! Welcome to beautiful Sicily as we get going with the second season of The White Lotus. It’s more of a sex romp this season, and we’re not shy about th

6: "Departures" (S1E6)

It’s time to row off into the sunset as we’ve come to the end of The White Lotus season one, with this astonishing finale. Much thanks to all of you for coming along wi

5: "The Lotus-Eaters" (S1E5)

Emotions are all over the place at The White Lotus this week: Anger and resentment, peacefulness, neurotic insecurity, smug self-satisfaction, fear, and admiration, among