Killer Serials

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker
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Tony Jones and J. Ryan Parker discuss the best in the serial TV, with particular emphasis on spiritual and existential themes.

  1. 06/22/2021

    Killer Serials: Faith Based

    Tony and Ryan -- but mainly Tony -- chat with Luke Barnett, creator, writer, and producer of the comedy film Faith Based, streaming on Hulu. Luke talks about making a movie that mocks Christian culture, but in a kind and loving way, and getting kicked in the nuts by George Cosantza. Follow Luke's hilarious tweets @LukeBarnett.

    43 min

  2. 05/24/2021

    Killer Serials: BEARTOWN (105)

    In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the finale of the HBOMax limited series, Beartown. They talk about who the series is about (Peter or Maya), narrative loose ends, toxic masculinity, the Scapegoat Theory, and more.

    26 min

  3. 05/18/2021

    Killer Serials: BEARTOWN (104)

    In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the fourth episode of the HBOMax limited series, Beartown. They talk about crossing the bridge into the upcoming final episode, the town turning on Peter, mob mentality, and bribery. They also recommend, for your viewing pleasure, the animated family comedy, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and the French comedy series, Call My Agent, both now streaming on Netflix.

    19 min

  4. 04/28/2021

    Killer Serials: BEARTOWN (103)

    In this episode of the podcast, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the third episode of the HBOMax limited series, Beartown. They talk about the aftermath of the sexual assault, the proximity of the violator to the victim's family, how Tony has discussed these themes with his teenaged kids, and how well equipped (or not) the church is to engage in these conversations.

    24 min

  5. 04/12/2021

    Killer Serials: BEARTOWN (102)

    In the latest episode of the podcast, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the second episode of the HBOMax limited series, Beartown. They talk about the portrayal of sexual assault, the many problems with Kevin, and the impact of hockey success on the rest of the town.

    26 min

  6. 04/09/2021

    Killer Serials: BEARTOWN (101)

    In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the first episode of the HBOMax limited series, Beartown. They talk about delaying the inciting incident, small town similarities between Sweden and Minnesota, crazy hockey parents, and all the side eye.

    26 min

  7. 03/30/2021

    Killer Serials: Murder Among the Mormons, Ep.3

    In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the final episode of the Netflix docuseries, Murder Among the Mormons. They talk about "the big reveal," false narratives and proto-Trumpism and proto-Qanon implications, and the death penalty.

    29 min

  8. 03/29/2021

    Killer Serials: Murder Among the Mormons, Ep. 2

    In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the second episode of the Netflix docuseries, Murder Among the Mormons. They talk about what the serialization of this story says about how we consume content; how they wish it would've been a feature-length dramedy (in the vein of War Dogs); the detectives' search for the bomber; Shannon Flynn's poker face; and Mark Hofmann's liver.

    26 min
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Tony Jones and J. Ryan Parker discuss the best in the serial TV, with particular emphasis on spiritual and existential themes.

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  • Creator
    Tony Jones and Ryan Parker
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2021
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Killer Serials