Jim and A.Ron take a look at the first two episodes of Better Call Saul, “Uno” and “Mijo”, and shoot from the hip. What did we like? What concerns us? What would Breaking Bad virgins make of this? The show has enourmous potential, but equally enourmous expectations. Can’t wait to see what you guys think of it and to see where this show goes over the next two (at least) seasons!
Jim and A.Ron are mildly surprised by tonight’s episode of The Walking Dead, the mid-season premiere entitled, appropriately, “What Happened, and What’s Going On”. What did you think? Write in and let us know! If you want to give us a shout out, or otherwise give us a piece of your mind, email us, check…
Kelly & Tom continue to enjoy Series 5 of Downton Abbey in their recap of E6. They come up with a portmanteau for Atticus and Rose, wonder if Baron Julian & NEAME recently discovered 30 Rock, diagnose two cases of Terminal Bummer Syndrome, redefine the word “Ainsty,” invent a new DA drinking game, problem-solve on…
Jim and A.Ron talk about the latest episode of “The Americans”, episode 302, “Baggage”. We talk about disturbing luggage packing,the latest Paige and Milky Way theories, our mutual liking of Stan this episode, and The American’s homage to ESPN’s PTI. All this, plus a light dusting of feedback! If you want to give us a…
Another incredibly strong episode of Justified, “Noblesse Oblige”… all of the show’s cards are on the table, saving Ava, who remains the wild card. Now we just get to sit back, and watch to see who walks away from the table a winner, and who just doesn’t get to walk away. We talk banana hammocks,…
Welcome to our coverage of Breaking Bad episode 211, “Mandala”! This is a pivotal episode in Breaking Bad history, and Jim and A.Ron go almost two hours on a very deep dive, discussing among other things our “heroin; not even once” personal philosophy, the rapid deterioration of both Jane… and Jesse’s apartment, say goodbye to our friend Combo, and get philosophical about the Buddhist concept of “mandala”. It’s a superior and meaningful episode of Breaking Bad, and we got a lot of feedback, and one of the healthiest spoiler sections we’ve had for awhile. Enjoy!
Welcome to Better Cast Saul, Jim and A.Ron’s coverage of the new Breaking Bad spin off, Better Call Saul, which premieres this weekend on Sunday (2/8/15) right after The Walking Dead on AMC. What are our expectations? What do we consider a spoiler? What’s this show about, anyway. We discuss all this and more! Check back with us Monday night for our Instant Take podcast after episode 102 airs, and our full coverage will be out Wednesday afternoon. See you then!
A.Ron and Jim are back talking about The Walking Dead. Please note that we have seen and are talking about the previews and official promotional materials, so if you consider those spoilers, you might want to skip the preview and wait for our Instant and full casts coming out after episode 509 airs. We discuss what…
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…
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,…