# Ep. 95 - 'The Pitt' S2E02 Tests How Okay You Are With Needles

An episode of [Decoding TV](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1163344992), 16 Jan 2026, 1 h 50 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62d997ae8fb68e00135146a4/e/696a9d8df0f57e95a0fdf53f/media.mp3

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and Fallout. Are Tony Dokoupil’s CBS News ratings disastrous or merely bad? What’s the latest with Netflix’s attempted takeover of American culture? And what our big takeaways from George R. R. Martin’s recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more. Homework for next week: • The Pitt Season 2 Episode 3 (HBO Max) • Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 (Prime Video) Shownotes: • 03:45 - TV News • Tony Dokoupil’s ratings are bad • Netflix switches to all-cash bid amid trump accusations of Cultural Takeover (and Ted’s response) • First Look: Sophie Turner as Lara Croft and Ryan Hurst cast as Kratos • Euphoria Season 3 Trailer and Release Date (April 12) • Prime Video’s new Fallout shelter reality series • Mr. and Mrs. Smith Season 2 is back on track • George RR Martin’s interview with THR • 1:00:33 - The Pitt Season 2 • Episode 2 - 8:00 A.M. • 1:34:45 - Fallout Season 2 • Episode 5 - The Wrangler Links: • Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio • Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay • Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube • Follow this podcast on Instagram • Follow this podcast on Tiktok • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything • Follow David on Instagram • Follow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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