Electric Bookaloo: Daenerys III (Clash)
Historian Andrew Howe discusses world-building in Essos and Xaro’s proposal of marriage to Dany.
Fargo - S05 Preview
Fargo is coming back with a spin on the movie that started it all. This series is an anthology, so you can jump in here if you’re new! This season revamps Fargo (1996) and asks “What if…?” and changes some of the recognizable plot points to retell the iconic story. Showrunner Noah Hawley promises a funny season for this dramedy. Join Jim and A.Ron as they continue their coverage of this beloved, zany show.
Bald Move Pulp - Loki – S02E06 – Glorious Purpose
The snake is swallowing its own tail. Loki season 2 has come to an end, does it satisfy the sci-fi nerds Jim and A.Ron? Does the emotion connect to the action? Is it a truly perfect parallel to the very first Thor movie? Whether or not this is where we leave the god of mischief, this season gave us a great story for one of our favorite Marvel characters.
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LWJ&A – Episode 401 – Rat and Mouse Based Stuff
Lunchtime! Hope you’re hungry because Jim and A.Ron open this lunch with food discourse. Get prepared to defend your favorite sweet treats. Move over Halloween, it’s Christmastime now. How do you get cozy? Is it by watching favorite animated movies and cute incense burners? And there are some great game recs, unless you don’t like birds, then you probably won’t be interested.
The Holdovers (2023)
The Holdovers is a delightful movie with emotional depths that isn’t seen often in recent cinema. Alexander Payne has crafted a heartfelt movie about a group of boys left at boarding school over Christmas break. Paul Giamatti stars as the curmudgeon tasked with watching them. The film explores the depths of joy, despair, and hilarity. It’s been called an “instant Christmas classic”, and Jim and A.Ron agree.
For All Mankind - S04E01 – Glasnost
For All Mankind is back, baby! Jim and A.Ron are here to give you day one coverage of this alternative-reality sci-fi. Last season left us with a North Korean capsule, a gun buried in the sand, and Sergei and Margo living different lives. Join us in Happy Valley for the thrilling continuation of the beloved series.
House of the Dragon - S02 Update
Be CAREFUL about SPOILERS!! Jim and A.Ron care about you, so don’t look things up on the Internet. Get a first look at the number of episodes, the scope of the story, and one of the returning directors. Not enough HOTD for you? Don’t worry, there are spin-offs headed your way! Keep it leal.
Bald Move Pulp - Loki – S02E05 – Science/Fiction
Science fiction is a widely read and respected genre, ok?! And the show is excelling at embodying some of those sci-fi tropes you know and hopefully love. As the known universe gets spaghettified, this show becomes a meta commentary on the comic book genre. Catch up on this discussion of Marvel’s Loki for the Easter Eggs you missed, eerie character parallels, and more! And remember, it’s not about the why.
For All Mankind - S04 Preview with Pete Peppers
For All Mankind season 4 is splashing down this month and Bald Move is doing full coverage! Joining Jim and A.Ron for this special preview is Pete Peppers. Get their thoughts and hopes as they discuss the previous season and look forward to things to come.
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LWJ&A – Episode 400 – 1 Million Hours of Podcasts Served
Lunchtime! For the 400th extravaganza, Jim and A.Ron have a walk down Lunchtime memory lane. There’s early face mapping, different beard cuts, the first Pipkin carving. Jim’s weird sense of humor has been there since the beginning. Some of the BYPAX crew make an appearance. Watch the Bald Move glow up in real time.