Growth Decay Transformation - S02E13 – “Truth or Consequences”

What makes for a satisfying ending? In “ABQ” we meet Mike Ehrmentraut when he gets a devastated Jesse prepared to call in Jane’s death, Walt gets his tumor removed before Skyler confronts him and asks him to leave, and Donald mourns the loss of his daughter before we see where all of those black and white teasers were heading when Wayfarer 515 crashes above the White household. The finale works as a conclusion that ties up so much of what the season has asked us to think about while setting things up for the future. The satisfaction it provides feels like a reward for paying attention.

Bald Move Pulp - Badass Fest V – The Action Hero Scouting Report with Shea Serrano

Jim and A.Ron aren’t the only ones obsessed with action heroes. Joining Bald Move is Shea Serrano, author of Action Hero Scouting Project. Shea came to spar on behalf of his favorite badasses. Tune in as he, Jim, and A.Ron discuss what it means to be an action hero, their personal qualifying factors, and why action movies mean so much to them. Find out which stars Shea is repping in this episode for Badass Fest V.

Foundation - S02E03 – King and Commoner

It’s hard to tell what is real and what is an elaborate hologram. What is going on with Hari Seldon? First he’s not leaving footprints (very cool effects), and later found unconscious. And we have a reunion that isn’t as joyous as one might think. But reality is hard to trust here. Listen to the podcast, this is what the Prime Radiant requires.

Justified: City Primeval - S01E03 – Backstabbers

We need to face the music, Raylan is a bad dad. There, I said it! Even though there’s a goodbye, we do get to meet a couple of fun new characters. The mad man Clement is ready to hustle the Albanians. Some of the cops are getting squirrely. And the show itself starts to deconstruct the Raylan mythos.

Star Trek: The Original Series - S02E08 – Under the Cloak of War

It is a right of passage for each sci-fi series to do a “war” episode. Ortegas is not happy about the ship’s new guest, the guest being the Klingon war criminal Rah. Known as the “Butcher”, Rah’s presence on the Enterprise triggers PTSD in Dr. M’Benga. Get to know more of M’Benga’s backstory in this excellently written episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Electric Bookaloo: Tyrion VII (Clash)

Philip Haberkern (Boston University) explains the difference between power and authority as we revisit the happiest Tyrion chapter.

Bald Move Pulp - Badass Fest V: Badass Livestream 3

CHAMPION. CHARISMA. CHARACTER. These are the qualities that make a badass.
July is almost over and that means Badass Fest V is coming to a close. Check out Jim and A.Ron’s newest rankings. Do you agree?

Barbie (2023)

Do you ever think about death? Barbie does too! Stereotypical Barbie is having problems; her feet are flat, her imaginary water is cold, and she’s having an existential crisis. (#justgirlythings) Joining A.Ron on this pod is Bald Move’s very own producer, Talitha. Between the laugh out loud jokes and groovy outfits, the movie makes space to discuss feminism, identity, and patriarchy. Find out how Greta Gerwig weaves together the philosophy and comedy in Bald Move’s coverage of Barbie! It’s sublime.

Star Trek: The Original Series - S02E07 – Those Old Scientists

It’s the Star Trek: Lower Decks crossover that we needed! After a selfie activates a portal, Boimler and Mariner find themselves on the Enterprise. There’s been a lot of time travel in ST: SNW, so everyone should know the rules, right? Well, the USS Cerritos crew members are having trouble keeping “future-stuff” to themselves. Put a little madcap in your Star Trek with this episode!

Bald Move Pulp - Badass Fest V – Enter the Dragon (1973)

CHAMPION. CHARISMA. CHARACTER. These are the qualities that make a badass.
Bruce Lee is the unconventional, influential, Kung fu champ on Mt. Crushmore. As Enter the Dragon approaches its 50th anniversary, Jim and A.Ron discuss the influence this movie has on Hollywood today. We lost the star of Bruce Lee too soon, but his artistry echoes on. Enjoy this episode on the snake-slapping, crotch-crunching mayhem that is Enter the Dragon.