Up Yours, Downstairs!

#NotAllGentiles

In their coverage of Downton Abbey S5E5 (the golden episode), Kelly & Tom cheer the continued existence of Empress Bitch Mabel Lane Fox, wonder what sheep would think of pigs, question Mrs. Hughes’ feminism, discuss Merty’s “single white female” approach to courtship, propose assassin training for babies, get excited that someone finally tips Carson, tell…

Everybody Loves Reagan - 301 – “EST Men”

Jim and A.Ron are in the rezidentura, discussing the latest dispatch from The Americans, episode 301, “EST Men”.  We talk about the toughness of Agent Gaad, Stan’s marksmanship lessons, the evolution of A.Ron’s greater Paige theory, how we feel about Gabriel, and the other events of the episode both shocking and mundane.  This plus your feedback,…

Justified - 602 – “Cash Game”

Jim and A.Ron break down the latest happenings from Harlan in episode 602, “Cash Game”.  We talk about the trio of Ty, Choo-choo, and Seabass, wonder what Katherine and Avery’s angle is, try to once again figure out Ava’s game plan, applaud Tim embracing his inner Raylan, and ponder how the Pizza Portal fits into…

Breaking Good - 210 – Over

Jim and A.Ron dive into episode 210 of “Breaking Bad”, “Over”. We talk more pink teddy bears, shattered Azteks, boobs in the work place, Jesse’s ridiculous fight with Jane, turning points for Walt, and one truly sorry water heater. This, your feedback, and a spoiler section where the boys debate whether some foreshadowing is coincidence, meaningful, or something else entirely. Enjoy!

Bald Move Pulp - Our Top 10 TV Shows of 2014

Jim and A.Ron go all out to name their favorite ten TV shows of 2014!  What made the cut?  And why?  And if you still haven’t got enough, check out our over 3 hours of bonus video footage where we narrowed down the original Field of Forty to the Tenacious Ten.  If you’re interested in that, or want to see why some shows didn’t make the cut, see the links below.

Bald Move Prestige - The Big Lebowski (1998)

This podcast was commissioned by Michael Johnston for his main main Dave in Philly, and what a podcast it is.  Jim and I have the sheer delight of watching the sublime Coen Brothers’ 1998 film, The Big Lebowski.  One of the forerunners of the “slacker noir” genre, Lebowski is hugely entertaining and surprisingly deep film.  We talk about Jeff Bridges magic, new shit coming to light, try to figure out Maude, gush about the late, great, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, the downfall of bowling, and much, much more.

Up Yours, Downstairs!

Nyet, Nyet, Nannette

Kelly & Tom are in high spirits for this temporally complex recap of Downton Abbey S5E4, their favorite of the season so far. Among the many great points of discussion are a feminist reinterpretation of Candyland, shipping BrickG, a Downton/Marx Brothers mash-up, winelexia, missing Jimmy Kent, a cavalcade of terrible impressions, dealing with ghosts, and…