Welcome back, Bob. Jim and A.Ron revisit where For All Mankind left us at the end of Season 4 and look ahead to what Season 5 might have in store. From old Ed to a new generation of characters, the guys break down why this next chapter has them feeling slightly more optimistic than the last.
A.Ron is back from sabbatical to help Jim diagnose The Pitt Season 2, Episode 11. Unfortunately for him, between some very unwelcome visitors, rising tensions between Langdon and Santos, and still no resolution for Baby Jane Doe, the ER hasn’t gotten any calmer in his absence.
With A.Ron still on sabbatical, Pete Peppers pulls a double shift alongside Jim to break down The Pitt Season 2, Episode 10. They check in on patients and triage a few new cases, but let’s be honest — this episode is all about the Dr. drama.
With A.Ron off on a mysterious cruise somewhere far from the ER, Jim is joined by returning guest Pete Peppers to break down The Pitt Season 2, Episode 9. They dig into another hectic shift at the hospital as the show (water) slides toward its end-of-season chaos.
Gotham has never yet seen this level of heroism. Jim and A.Ron emerge from the Batcave to give you the final totals and update on the success of the Groundhog Day 24 hour marathon! The guys reminisce about the prep, the event, the aftermath, and go over the community’s favorite moments from the stream. Then, we bring on Lainie from The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to accept the donation for CureAlz and talk about the latest findings in Alzheimer’s research!
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.