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Decoding TV Podcast

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. 37 - Did ‘The Penguin’ Waddle Into Our Hearts?

    21 HR AGO

    Ep. 37 - Did ‘The Penguin’ Waddle Into Our Hearts?

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the Industry renewal news, Paramount layoffs, and the new Disney+ and Hulu price hikes. Then, they dive into the season premiere of The Penguin and episode 3 of Agatha All Along. What do we think of Industry and are we excited for another season? How will Paramount’s phase 2 layoffs affect their output? Will new pricing for Disney+ and Hulu wreak havoc on their subscriber base? What do we make of the return to Gotham with The Penguin? Is Colin Farrell able to stand out as Oswald Cobb under heavy makeup and prosthetics? Is Agatha All Along stringing us along? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: The Penguin Episode 2 (Max)Agatha All Along Episode 4 (Disney+)Shownotes: 02:13 - Industry Renewed for Season 4 + Season 1 Discussion13:27 - Paramount’s Phase 2 of Layoffs19:21 - New Disney+/Hulu Price Hikes/Password Crackdown Coming30:38 - The Penguin Ep 1 - After Hours01:13:39 - Agatha All Along Ep 3 - Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and TrialsLinks: 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.

    1h 24m
  2. Ep. 36 - Does 'Agatha All Along' Bring Us All Along? (Plus: Emmys Discussion)

    20 SEPT

    Ep. 36 - Does 'Agatha All Along' Bring Us All Along? (Plus: Emmys Discussion)

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek are joined by Myles McNutt to discuss the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Then, they discuss the season premiere of Agatha All Along. What did we think of The Bear winning some many awards in the comedy category? Will the Television Academy ever figure out what season of The Bear they’re actually voting on? Did Shogun deserve even more awards love this year? How do we feel about Hacks taking the top prize? And are we ready to go back to the world of Westview in Agatha All Along? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: The Penguin season premiere (HBO/Max)Agatha All Along episode 3Shownotes: 01:30 - The 2024 Emmys42:09 - Agatha All AlongEp 1 - Seekest Thou the RoadEp 2 - Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden GateLinks: Subscribe to Myles’ newsletter, Episodic MediumListen 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.

    1h 21m
  3. Bonus Ep: What 'Chimp Crazy' Can Teach You About Being a Parent

    17 SEPT

    Bonus Ep: What 'Chimp Crazy' Can Teach You About Being a Parent

    In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss Chimp Crazy, a 4-part docuseries on HBO/Max from the director who brought you Tiger King. Is Chimp Crazy a more worthy recommendation than Tiger King? And what exactly does this show about people who try to keep and sell primates have to teach us about being a parent? Listen to hear us discuss 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.

    33 min
  4. Ep. 35 - 'Slow Horses' Can Still Deliver The Goods

    12 SEPT

    Ep. 35 - 'Slow Horses' Can Still Deliver The Goods

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV. Then, @joyofnapping joins the podcast to discuss what they thought of the season 4 premiere of Slow Horses. Was HBO’s statement about George R R Martin’s blog post a big deal or not? Why are fans having so much difficulty drawing boundaries between artists and the characters they play? And what did we make of the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: Agatha All Along season premiere (Disney+)Bonus Ep: Chimp Crazy (Max)Shownotes: 04:45 - TV NewsFollowing up on our George R. R. Martin ConversationValorie Curry tries to draw boundaries with fansNBC pulls back Tonight Show to four nights per weekReacting to the Presidential Debate49:30 - Slow Horses season 2Ep 1 - Identity TheftEp 2 - A Stranger Comes to TownLinks: 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.

    1h 20m
  5. Ep. 34 - Is Middle-earth Worth Revisiting in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2?

    5 SEPT

    Ep. 34 - Is Middle-earth Worth Revisiting in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2?

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the season 2 premiere of The Rings of Power. Why is George R. R. Martin so intent on criticizing House of the Dragon? How do kids even think about movies these days? And does Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power change course from season 1? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: Slow Horses season 4 (Apple TV+)Shownotes: 05:30 - George R. R. Martin’s Blog Post about House of the Dragon37:39 - Winona Ryder doesn’t think younger folks watch enough movies49:30 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2Ep 1 - Elven Kings Under the SkyEp 2 - Where the Stars are StrangeEp 3 - The Eagle and the SceptreLinks: 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.

    1h 28m
  6. Ep. 33 - 'The Gentlemen' Is 'Entourage' For British Gangsters

    29 AUG

    Ep. 33 - 'The Gentlemen' Is 'Entourage' For British Gangsters

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of season 1 of The Gentlemen on Netflix. This week brought more details about The Acolyte cancellation and the promise of additional seasons of Ted Lasso. What do David and Patrick make of these developments? And are we excited for a Vision-focused TV series to finish the unofficial WandaVision trilogy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 premiere (Netflix)Shownotes: 02:30 - Inside the decision to cancel The Acolyte28:36 - Ted Lasso season 4 becomes realer41:00 - James Spader joins Vision TV series53:30 - The Gentlemen season 1Links: 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.

    1h 22m
  7. Ep. 32 - 'The Acolyte' Cancellation Leaves Star Wars in a Dire Place

    22 AUG

    Ep. 32 - 'The Acolyte' Cancellation Leaves Star Wars in a Dire Place

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the first few episodes of Bad Monkey on Apple TV+. Are we going to watch any of the dozen plus shows from AMC+ that are now on Netflix? Do we think there’s any hope for Venu, the Fubo competitor? Are we still excited for the next season of True Detective? Which Secret Level are we looking forward to the most? And what do we make of the cancellation of The Acolyte? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: The Gentlemen Season 1 (Netflix)Shownotes: 01:30 - A bunch of AMC+ shows just dropped on Netflix08:00 - Dark Matter renewed for season 211:30 - Judge blocks Venu sports bundle21:55 - The Acolyte is cancelled44:45 - Prime Video’s Secret Level gets trailer51:15 - Issa Lopez reacts to Nic Pizzolatto59:30 - Bad MonkeyEpisode 1 - The Floating-Human-Body-Parts Capital of AmericaEpisode 2 - A Hundred Bucks Says You Won’tLinks: 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.

    1h 20m
  8. Ep. 31 - The Ted Lasso Liminal Space

    15 AUG

    Ep. 31 - The Ted Lasso Liminal Space

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of the final five episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video. What are some of the announcements at D23 that caught our eye? Are we excited for the newest Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew? Why should you never trust a short YouTube video from D23 to give you actual footage from the show? And should we expect to ever see more episodes of Ted Lasso? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Homework for next week: Bad Monkey Eps 1-2 (Apple TV+)Shownotes: 01:30- Paramount Television Studios shuts down09:00 - D23 NewsInside Out Spinoff SeriesDaredevil: Born Again reveals first footage with March premiereStar Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer23:45 - Gentleman renewed for season 2 and Traitors renewed for 2 more seasons26:08 - Jason Sudeikis has to make a decision about Ted Lasso 33:20 - Not getting invited to the Emmys39:30 - Batman: Caped Crusader Eps 6-10Episode 6 - Night RideEpisode 7 - Moving TargetEpisode 8 - NocturneEpisode 9 - The Killer Inside MeEpisode 10 - Savage NightLinks: 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.

    1h 18m
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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
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    228
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