JKL Media Podcast

JKL Media
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A series of podcasts covering myriad topics. From genre TV, to old & new technology, product reviews & recommendations, and many other things. Brought to you by Jesse Jackson (Next Stop Everywhere, Storming the Castle), Karen Lindsay (Witness Prophecies, Chester's Mill Gazette), & Lou Sytsma (Fringe Benefits Incorporated, The Stephen King Podcast).

  1. May 29

    The Expanse S3E2 "IFF" i "Protomolecules and Punchlines: The UN-Expected Pair"

    🌟 Dive into the epic world of The Expanse with us! In our newest podcast episode, we explore the complexities of Episode 2, Season 3, "IFF." Expect discourse on allegiances, inner conflicts, and those crucial space confrontations. Full breakdown available now! 🎧 #ExpanseUniverse #PodcastMagic

    1h 21m

  2. May 20

    The Expanse S3E1 "Fight or Flight" Podcast Review | Naomi Fallout, Errinwright's War, Bobbie's Escape

    JKL Media hosts Jesse, Karen, and Lou recap The Expanse Season 3 premiere "Fight or Flight," praising its immediate momentum and debating the title's meaning. They focus on the Rocinante crew's split over going to Tycho versus Io, with Holden pivoting to help Prax find his daughter and Amos and Alex backing him while Naomi faces backlash for betraying the crew and giving the protomolecule to Fred Johnson. On Earth, they condemn Errinwright's manipulation of the Secretary-General and his attempt to frame Chrisjen Avasarala as war with Mars escalates, while noting the looming protomolecule threat on Venus and traces still on the Roci. They discuss Fred Johnson and Drummer's uneasy alliance with Dawes and the plan to recover the Nauvoo, highlight Bobbie's standout action-driven escape with Chrisjen and Cotyar, and react to Alex's emotional message to his family.

    51 min

  3. May 15

    The Expanse S2 Finale Review: "Caliban's War" "Protomolecule Pandemonium: Losing Our Core"

    JKL Media Reviews discusses The Expanse Season 2 finale, "Caliban's War," with hosts Karen, Jesse, and Lou praising its season-finale feel, character payoffs, and key set pieces. They highlight the striking Venus sequence where the Arbogast is disassembled by the protomolecule, noting Iturbe and Janice's banter and Adam Savage's cameo as the navigator, and speculate about the missing Mars ship and the moving crater. On the Mao ship, Chrisjen, Cotyar, and Bobbie navigate a standoff tied to Errinwright and Mao, with Bobbie retrieving her suit and saving the day. On the Rocinante, Prax's botanist insight helps lure and destroy the protomolecule hybrid while Holden, pinned and facing compartment syndrome, says potential goodbyes; Amos and Naomi confront their conflict. The episode ends with Naomi revealing she gave the protomolecule to Fred Johnson, threatening her relationship with Holden, while Strickland is shown on Io with May alive in a pod.

    1h 16m

  4. May 7

    The Expanse S2E11 Review: "The Monster and the Rocket" | Enright's Betrayal, Holden's Obsession, and Naomi's Choice

    Karen, Lou and Jesse are talking "The Monster and the Rocket," praising its strong writing and character dynamics. The hosts discuss Holden's protomolecule obsession on the Rocinante, the crew's shifting priorities toward rescuing Naomi's team, and the reveal of a stowaway on the ship. They highlight Chrisjen Avasarala's uneasy alliance with Bobbie Draper and Cotyar, including the moment Bobbie learns Cotyar's role in her son's death, and they analyze Mao's smug retreat as power shifts. A major focus is Sadavir Errinwright's complex arc—his awkward scene with his son, his murder of Mars' defense minister via a capsule, his destruction of the Ganymede pickup ship, and his ultimatum to Mao and Avasarala. The episode's most emotional sequence centers on Naomi, Melissa, and the Ganymede evacuation, including Champa's sacrifice and Amos being tranquilized.

    51 min

  5. Apr 22

    The Expanse S2E11 Review: "Here There Be Dragons" | Bobbie's Choice, Prax's Desperation & Venus Trouble

    JKL Media Reviews discusses "Here There Be Dragons," focusing on three main threads: Bobbie's turning point as she outsmarts her handler, uncovers Mars' agenda, and seeks asylum through Chrisjen Avasarala; the Rocinante crew on Ganymede as Prax's single-minded search for Mei escalates into violence, reveals Naomi's past child, and culminates in a darkly comic "pizza party" firefight and a terrifying experiment loose in the station; and the Arbogast mission to Venus, where protomolecule activity suggests dangerous consequences for probing further. They also debate Holden's hardening obsession with stopping the protomolecule, praise Alex's gravity-assist maneuvering and rapport with the ship, and rate the episode

    1h 27m

  6. Apr 16

    The Expanse S2E10 "Cascade" Review | JKL Media Reviews

    Lou, Jesse, and Karen review The Expanse Season 2, Episode 10 "Cascade," calling it another dense, solid episode with key storylines on Earth and Ganymede plus a brief Alex scene. On Earth, they discuss Errinwright   confessing to Chrisjen, her insisting he face consequences, and Cotyar's line about working for the "good guys," along with the power dynamics and whether Errinwright is rationalizing his motives. They cover Bobbie's escape, her eye-opening journey through Earth's poverty, meeting an off-med "doctor," and her beach conversation with Chrisjen before Mars retrieves her. They also highlight Alex alone on the ship in low gravity with Hank Williams playing before learning Ganymede is locked down. On Ganymede, they examine the station's failing ecosystem, Prax and Amos forcing information from a profiteering trader, Naomi's warning about crossing moral lines, and the chilling idea that Ganymede is "dead" without realizing it. T

    1h 10m

  7. Apr 9

    The Expanse S2E9 "The Weeping Somnambulist" Chrissy Meets Bobbie, Venus Revelations & Moral Fallout

    -JKL Media Reviews discusses The Expanse Season 2 Episode 9, "The Weeping Somnambulist," highlighting the first on-screen interaction between Chrisjen Avasarala and Bobbie Draper during tense UN–Mars talks after the Ganymede incident. They note Martians struggling with Earth's gravity, sun, and open sky, Avasarala's sharp interrogation style, Bobbie's loyalty despite slipping key details, and growing suspicion that the official story is incomplete. The hosts also cover the Venus investigation aboard the Arbogast, where escalating anomalies and debate over extraterrestrial life (including the Drake equation) suggest larger implications while a Martian ship shadows the mission. Finally, they unpack Holden and Amos' encounter with the Weeping Somnambulist crew, where attempted aid turns tragic, underscoring the unintended costs of their actions. Ratings range from 8.5 to 8.75.

    42 min

  8. Apr 5

    Episode Review: "Pyre" — Power Plays, Secrets, and Survival

    Karen, Jesse, and Lou discuss "Pyre" (season 2, episode 8; 18th overall; aired March 15, 2017), calling it a tense, transitional chapter largely set on Tycho. They break down Amos's unsettling behavior and friction with Alex, noting hints tied to a Baltimore connection and a family photo, while Lou avoids spoilers about his larger arc. They highlight Prax's tragic introduction, the loss of refugees, and the shocking spacing of a woman close to him, plus the hopeful clue that his daughter may still be alive and connected to Dr. Strickland. The hosts debate extremist faction tactics, Fred Johnson's eroding credibility, and Drummer's decisive retaliation, and end on concern over a major secret Naomi keeps from Holden about the protomolecule.

    53 min
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A series of podcasts covering myriad topics. From genre TV, to old & new technology, product reviews & recommendations, and many other things. Brought to you by Jesse Jackson (Next Stop Everywhere, Storming the Castle), Karen Lindsay (Witness Prophecies, Chester's Mill Gazette), & Lou Sytsma (Fringe Benefits Incorporated, The Stephen King Podcast).

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  • Creator
    JKL Media
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    JKL Media Podcast