We’re one hour away from the deposition, and the ER feels like it’s bracing for impact in The Pitt Season 2, Episode 8. Jim and A.Ron dig into a “calm before the storm” episode that still manages to pack in an awake nasal intubation, clot-busting drugs for an eye stroke, and the emotional tightrope of end-of-life care.
Join Jim and A.Ron as they examine the classic film by Akira Kurosawa, Seven Samurai (1954). The influence of Seven Samurai echoes through film history, and it is no surprise why. Listen in as Jim and A.Ron discuss the complexity of the characters, the messages of the story, and the cultural commentary. Thank you to Michael for commissioning this episode!
The Pitt Season 2, Episode 7 keeps the emotional pressure high. A.Ron vows to treat Dr. Santos with empathy and officially retire the nickname “Coltrane” for Dr. Langdon. Meanwhile, Jim simply cannot stop predicting Dr. Robbie’s imminent demise. The guys break down another hour that makes compassion complicated.
Step into one of Guillermo Del Toro’s nightmare fantasies rife with allegory and allusion. In late WWII, Spain was torn apart by the Franco regime. The oppression touches every part of life, even for little Ofelia. Follow Jim and A.Ron through the labyrinth as they parse reality from escapism.
In honor of the 35th anniversary of The Silence of the Lambs (1996), we’re releasing special retro coverage of the film.
Scrub in as Jim and A.Ron perform a biopsy on The Pitt Season 2, Episode 6 — perhaps the most gut-wrenching hour of the series yet.
The Pitt Season 2, Episode 5 pushes the emotional weight further, as concern grows over Louie and Dr. Robbie’s increasingly rogue tendencies raise some eyebrows. Jim and A.Ron also find unexpected moments of insight amid the heartbreak — including learning that death doulas are very much a real thing.
The Pitt Season 2, Episode 4 continues to work as what A.Ron calls an empathy machine, drawing Jim and A.Ron deeper into its many threads. They keep a close eye on the show’s evolving romantic entanglements — and wonder if anyone still remembers what parkour is.
Jim is back on his feet for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 3, and the season keeps hitting harder than expected. A.Ron calls this the most emotional episode so far, as worry mounts for Louie and patience wears thin with Santos. Plus, Dr. Robbie’s midlife crisis is officially in high gear.
Jim is under the weather for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 2, so Jason from Podcastica scrubs in alongside A.Ron to keep triage moving. Between red, yellow, and green tags, the guys wrestle with ER chaos, tough calls, and a show that makes it very hard to stay on topic.