Decoding TV

Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')

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    Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. In the future where all media is consolidated, will movies just be called disneys like they were in Cloud Atlas? Why do we think David Zaslav hasn’t begun his war against password-sharing yet? And are we looking forward to another season of Big Little Lies? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 7 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 (HBO)Bonus Episode: The Paper Season 1 (Peacock)Shownotes: 04:05 - TV NewsParamount Skydance Prepares Ellison-Backed Bid for Warner Bros. DiscoveryWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Why HBO Max Isn’t ‘Pushing’ Password-Sharing Crackdown YetNeil Druckmann on Leaving ‘The Last of Us,’ His New Game ‘Intergalactic’ and How Involved He’ll Be on Season 3: ‘My Job Is to Stay Very High Level’ (EXCLUSIVE)‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Officially in the Works, Sets Francesca Sloane to Write‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Delayed at Amazon35:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 4 - The Fly1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 4 - Need I Say Door1:21:20 - Patrick’s reaction to Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (WITH SPOILERS)Links: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 31 min
  2. Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch)

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    Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch)

    Watch this conversation on YouTube. In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. What was our overall reaction to the movie? How did we feel the film handle its subjects? And what details did the documentary leave out? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Links: Read The Cut’s article about these eventsRead Variety’s interview with the directorFollow Christie on TiktokFollow Christie on InstagramCheck out Christie’s official websiteSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  3. Ep. 80 - 'Alien: Earth' Ep 5 Is Wildly Entertaining (Plus: What's going On in Peacemaker's Alternate Dimension?)

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    Ep. 80 - 'Alien: Earth' Ep 5 Is Wildly Entertaining (Plus: What's going On in Peacemaker's Alternate Dimension?)

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Did The Rehearsal actually make a difference in airline safety? Is it possible to make sense of HBO’s rebranding? And why is Tom Rothman the last person who should be talking about studio execs? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 6 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 4 (HBO)Bonus Episode: The Paper Season 1 (Peacock)Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix)Shownotes: 03:05 - TV NewsThe Rehearsal may make our airlines safer after allThe Paper renewed in advance of premiereWhite Lotus S3 will be set in FranceHBO is rebranding everythingTom Rothman says The Studio is not realistic33:00 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - In Space, No One…1:05:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 3 - Another Rick Up My SleeveLinks: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 31 min
  4. Ep. 79 - How 'Alien: Earth' Ep 4 Takes Aim at Tech Billionaires (Plus: 'Peacemaker' S2E02 and the Scourge of Bird Blindness)

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    Ep. 79 - How 'Alien: Earth' Ep 4 Takes Aim at Tech Billionaires (Plus: 'Peacemaker' S2E02 and the Scourge of Bird Blindness)

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 5 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 (HBO)Shownotes: 03:05 - TV News Duffer Brothers Deal at ParamountStreaming Access News:Amazon, NBCU Make Peacock Available Via Prime Video Sign-UpApple TV+ Price HikeHarry Potter NewsNew ‘Harry Potter’ Child Actors Should Stay Off Social MediaChris Columbus Potter remakeNic Pizzolatto-adjacent news segmentNetflix Nic Pizzolatto Show in Bidding War (Exclusive)Cage in Talks to Star in HBO’s ‘True Detective’ Season 542:00 - Alien: Earth Episode 3 - Metamorphosis1:13:20 - Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 - A Man Is Only As Good As His BirdLinks: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 43 min
  5. Bonus Ep: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Is One of the Most Interesting TV Crossovers Ever

    23 AGO · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Bonus Ep: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Is One of the Most Interesting TV Crossovers Ever

    In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, “The Ties that Grind.” The first season of Peacemaker emerged in a totally different era of the DCU. This new season straddles the line between them. How well does it pull this off? How do the themes of the episode mirror what’s going on in the DCU? And do we think you should watch Peacemaker with your children? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  6. Ep. 78 - 'Alien: Earth' S1E03 and the Infinite Cyborg Sadness

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    Ep. 78 - 'Alien: Earth' S1E03 and the Infinite Cyborg Sadness

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Alien: Earth. What do we think of MSNBC’s rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad sign that Ben Stiller won’t be directing season 3 of Severance? Can YouTubers like Mark Rober successfully make the move to Netflix? And how is Alien: Earth shaping up as a series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 4 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 (HBO)Bonus Ep: Smoke Season 1 (Apple TV+)Shownotes: 09:22 - TV NewsMSNBC Rebrand to ‘MS NOW’ Draws Derision, ConfusionBen Stiller Won’t Direct ‘Severance’ Season 3, Plans World War II Survival Movie: ‘You Only Have So Much Time’Mark Rober and Netflix team up for competition series‘Dept. Q’ Renewed for Second Season at Netflix‘Fallout’ Season 2 Sets December Premiere; First Look Photos Show the Ghoul in New Vegas46:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - MetamorphosisLinks: Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 25 min
  7. An Interview with the Winner of 'Wings of Voice' on Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' (feat. Isabella Henao)

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    An Interview with the Winner of 'Wings of Voice' on Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' (feat. Isabella Henao)

    Watch the video version of this podcast. This podcast contains SPOILERS for The Rehearsal Season 2 on HBO. The Rehearsal Season 2 chronicles Nathan Fielder’s attempts to understand why aviation accidents happen. According to Fielder, one major factor is that pilots are unwilling to communicate candidly with each other, especially when they disagree or have bad news to deliver. To test this theory, Fielder used his resources from The Rehearsal to create a fictional(?) aviation-themed singing competition called Wings of Voice. In this competition, pilots judged singers performances, advanced the ones they liked, and were forced to break the bad news to some contestants that they were eliminated. The idea was that by forcing them to break singers’ hearts, the process would reveal something about what it takes to be a good communicator. I used a “(?)” next to “fictional” above because even though contestants on Wings of Voice were occasionally made the butt of the joke on The Rehearsal and the competition never aired as its own TV show, the winner of the competition still received something of value: the privilege of performing a song for HBO’s audience on national television. Today I’m speaking with the winner of that competition, Isabella Henao. As a fellow musician, I thought Henao crushed her performance of Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life” in the culminating moments of season two. And as someone who is endlessly fascinated by how much of Fielder’s stunts are “real,” I was thrilled to get an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to go through Fielder’s shenanigans as they happen. Henao spoke with me about what it was like to go through the audition process, what contestants were actually told about what was happening, what other contestants’ thought about the whole thing, and how being on The Rehearsal changed her life. This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity and clarity. To listen to a fuller version of the conversation, check out the podcast/video above. If you want to learn more about Isabella, check out her website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  8. Ep. 77 - 'Alien: Earth' Is a Bold, Exciting Direction for the Franchise (with Matt Goldberg)

    13 AGO

    Ep. 77 - 'Alien: Earth' Is a Bold, Exciting Direction for the Franchise (with Matt Goldberg)

    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Matt Goldberg discuss what we think of the Alien franchise is at this point in popular culture. Then, we review and recap the first two episodes of Alien: Earth on FX/Hulu. What did we think of the bold new premise for the show? Does it look like they spent $250 million to bring this to life? (Yes). What did we make of the fact that the show splits its attention between two major plotlines? And what about all the information that’s revealed about the main characters in the first two episodes? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Be sure to check out Matt’s written review for Decoding TV. Homework for next week: Alien: Earth Episode 3 (FX/Hulu)Shownotes: 01:30 - What we think of the state of the Alien franchise15:00 - Alien: EarthEpisode 1 - NeverlandEpisode 2 - Mr. OctoberLinks: Check out Matt’s newsletter, Commentary TrackSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h
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David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Decoding TV
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    2016 - 2025
  • Episodios
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