American Gods

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Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the S**t on TV team works with the audience to explain old gods and new through interactive episodes and well-researched insights.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    American Gods - 300 - Season 3 Preview

    The long wait is over! After a pandemic and behind-the-scenes battles delayed production, "American Gods" returns for Season 3 on January 10.  The King Bee and Gene Lyons are back with a look at what's happened since Season 2, who's coming back, and multiple ways to pronounce "Chic Eglee." The S**t Crew also introduces listeners to some new characters, and cautions against ever watching "Marvel's Inhumans." Season 3 Overview: The third season of American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name, premiered on Starz on January 10, 2021, and will consist of ten episodes. Charles H. Eglee adapted the third season, serving as the showrunner after the departure of second-season showrunner Jesse Alexander and original series creators Bryan Fuller and Michael Green after the first season. The season was officially greenlit in March 2019 and production began in October 2019. The season stars Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley, Omid Abtahi, and Ian McShane, who all return from the previous season, while Ashley Reyes joins the main cast. The third season follows Shadow Moon as he moves to Lakeside, Wisconsin under a new name to hide from the New Gods. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    32 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    American Gods - 301 - A Winter's Tale

    After a lengthy off-season, "American Gods" roared back to life with an impressive season premiere. Stronger dialogue, rich scenery, and camera discipline pulled us into the world as Shadow found his way through Wisconsin and Mr. World found a new face. In this Deep Dive, we explore American Indian mythology, a more human touch to the show, an improved Tech Boy, a more regal Bilquis, Laura's sacrifice, and why you should never touch another man's gris gris. American Gods Episode 1 Summary: Shadow tries to make a life for himself in Milwaukee but finds himself drawn to Lakeside after he meets up with Wednesday. Bilquist demonstrates her power to Technical Boy, World puts a new scheme in motion, and Shadow gets a warning about his destiny. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    29 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    American Gods - 302 - Serious Moonlight

    "American Gods" continued a strong third season with "Serious Moonlight," telling us more about Cordelia, Alison, Hinzelmann, thunderbirds, and Lakeside.  Episode 2 added mystery and further humanized a growing list of characters while reintroducing gods and storylines from seasons past. Why is Tyr missing a hand? What was that last song all about? And what's the deal with the peacock? Listen for a chance to win a custom gift from The King Bee. American Gods Episode 2 Summary: Shadow explores his oddly welcoming new town before heading to Chicago for a gathering of the Old Gods on Koliada; Wednesday reconnects with his oldest friend. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    36 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    American Gods - 303 - Ashes and Demons

    Ash joins the podcast to cover Season 3, Episode 3: "Ashes and Demons." In this Deep Dive, S**t on TV explores the history of Demeter, the newest "American Gods" goddess, and how she fits into the overall picture of a very Greek season. The search for Alison McGovern continues, triggering a discussion of racism as we dissect the scene between Shadow Moon and Chad Mulligan. And Ash reveals the deep parallels woven into Laura Moon's trip through purgatory.  American Gods Episode 3 Summary: As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis; Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    38 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    American Gods - 304 - The Unseen

    An "American Gods" episode that made Gene emotional? Season 3, Episode 4 was the perfect mid-season addition to the series, giving Shadow more power, Laura more motivation, and viewers a powerful history lesson on slavery in America. In this edition, Ash shares her werewolf theory and explains how Bilquis' dance with Oshun illustrates themes of motherhood, ancestry, and belonging. And listeners write in to mourn Cloris Leachman and explain Salim's attachment to the Jinn. American Gods Episode 4 Summary: Shadow and Technical Boy team up to search for Bilquis, who finds herself captive and in the midst of a crisis of identity; while visiting the local chapter of notorious biker gang Lords of Valhalla, Wednesday spots a familiar face. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    27 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    American Gods - 305 - Sister Rising

    It's an all-Gene episode as disaster strikes the S**t on TV crew! This solo podcast covers Season 3, Episode 5 of American Gods: "Sister Rising." Gene Lyons adds to Technical Boy's original story, the Mechanical Turk, and Mr. Wednesday's newest grift. Ash calls in to talk Bilquis and the redefinition of characters, and Laura Moon gives us a lesson on the afterlife. American Gods Episode 5 Summary: Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Elsewhere, Technical Boy struggles with an identity crisis of his own. Wednesday asks Shadow to assist in a new con. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    24 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    American Gods - 306 - Conscience of The King

    In American Gods' thirstiest episode to date, we get a good look at Mr. Wednesday's softer side and explore what's up with Technical Boy. "Conscience of The King" raised a few mysteries we try to crack: What is Artifact One? Who is Demeter's daughter? Why is Shadow Moon painting shirtless? Meanwhile, Sam Black Crow returned to the narrative, and Laura Moon actually gave us warm fuzzies.

    29 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    American Gods - 307 - Fire and Ice

    In seven episodes, "American Gods" Season 3 has set the table for an exciting chess match between Tyr and Mr. Wednesday. "Fire and Ice" revealed the true hand behind recent events, broke Shadow Moon's sexual tension, struck a bargain between Mr. World and Laura Moon, and killed off Marilyn Manson. Ash decodes who "The Other" might be. Gene excitedly points out Ganesha, and Black Girl Couch writes in. American Gods Episode 7 Summary: In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    32 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    American Gods - 308 - The Rapture of Burning

    If "American Gods" didn't just deliver us its best episode, it certainly delivered its most complete. Odin and Tyr gave us action. Salim and the people of the Grand Peacock Inn gave us love and wonder. Technical Boy earned a few chuckles. Liam Doyle brought a new mystery, and Laura Moon (of all people) fostered compassion and cheers. American Gods Episode 8 Summary: Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts; Shadow is surprised by a new side of Wednesday, while Technical Boy attempts to escape the prison of his own mind. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    30 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    American Gods - 309 - The Lake Effect

    Two massive storylines came to an end in Season 3, Episode 9: "The Lake Effect." Laura took her shot at Mr. Wednesday, and Shadow Moon took his shot at solving the disappearances in Lakeside. Did we see a new romance emerging? Did we see another romance end? Why was Czernobog so pivotal, and why does Ash believe this season has Stephen King's fingerprints all over it?  Catch this edition of S**t on TV: American Gods before the upcoming season finale. American Gods Episode 9 Summary: Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    28 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    American Gods - 310 - Tears of The Wrath-Bearing Tree

    You want a major death? A plot twist? Revelations? Drama? Naked Ricky Whittle? The American Gods Season 3 finale had it all.  In this edition of S**t on TV, Gene and Ash cover the symbolism of the World Tree, the tragedy of Shadow Moon's aspirations, the evolution of Laura Moon's character, and what's next for Starz' little show that could. American Gods Episode 10 Summary: Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss; Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation; Shadow finally embraces destiny. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/american-gods-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey – https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – https://shatontv.com/american-gods-review Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-S**T – (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media – https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow/ Checkout our Movie Podcast – http://shatthemovies.com

    35 min
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Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the S**t on TV team works with the audience to explain old gods and new through interactive episodes and well-researched insights.

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    Shatpod
  • Creator
    Shat on Entertainment
  • Episodes
    41
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
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