Decoding TV
Decoding TV
300 episodes · Explicit
David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.
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Ep. 99 - 'The Pitt' S2E06 Shows What Happens When Doctors Rely on AI
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 episode of The Pitt. What were our thoughts on this year’s Super Bowl ads and…
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Ep. 98 - Did 'Fallout' Season 2 Stick the Landing? (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E05 Asks If You Need a Death Doula)
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 season finale of Fallout and the latest episode of The Pitt. What do we think about The Last…
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Ep. 97 - Why 'Wonder Man' Might be Marvel's Best TV Show Ever (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E04 Humbles Its Most Arrogant Character)
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 season premiere of Wonder Man and the latest episode of The Pitt. What makes Wonder Man so…
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Ep. 96 - In 'The Pitt' S2E03, Things Are Not As They Seem (Plus: Initial Thoughts on 'Wonder Man')
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. What are our initial thoughts on Wonder Man and A…
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Ep. 95 - 'The Pitt' S2E02 Tests How Okay You Are With Needles
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…
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Bonus Ep: Why 'Heated Rivalry' Is Such a Big Deal (feat. Valentina Vee)
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by filmmaker and cinematographer Valentina Vee to discuss the first season of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max. Why has this show become a phenomenon? Why are women “feral”…
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Ep. 94 - 'The Pitt' Season 2 Has So Much Confidence (feat. Sarah Marrs)
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 season 2 premiere of The Pitt and season 2 episode 4 of Fallout. Was there a secret final…
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Ep. 93 - Unpacking Your Theories and Reactions to Pluribus Season 1 (Plus: 'Fallout' Feels Like It's Spinning Its Wheels So Far)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss your reactions to season 1 of Pluribus. Then, it’s time to catch up with Fallout Season 2. What would we ask the Hive if we had the chance? What…
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Bonus Ep: Did the 'Pluribus' Season Finale Stick the Landing?
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Pluribus season 1 finale. Was this a satisfying conclusion to this season of television? What are the biggest payoffs from the episode?…
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Ep. 92 - It's Fun to Be Back in the World of 'Fallout' (S2 Premiere) Again. PLUS: Pluribus S1E08 Puts Characters on a Collision Course
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 eighth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout. The Oscars…
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Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet
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 seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. What is our reaction to the big news that…
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Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill'
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 sixth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things…
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Bonus Ep: 'Pluribus' S1E05 Makes Us Wonder Where This Show Is Going
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.’ We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your…
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Ep. 89 - 'Pluribus' S1E04 Tests the Limits of What's Possible in This World
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 fourth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. Will HBO save Poker Face? Are we excited about…
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Ep. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities
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 third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. How do we feel about the imminent return of…
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Ep. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History
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 season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new…
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Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast
Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy. What were the biggest differences between the books and…
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Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough?
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at…
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Bonus Ep: 'Gen V' Season 2 Was a Mixed Bag. Can This Show Thrive in a Post-'The Boys' Future?
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the second season of Gen V. Was this show able to overcome some of the clunkiness of the earlier episodes? What did we make of…
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Bonus Ep: 'Task' Season 1 Delivered the Goods (with Kit Lazer)
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Kit Lazer to discuss the season finale of Task. What made us love this show? Is it really too bleak for general audiences? What did the show do best? And what were…
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Ep. 86 - 'The Chair Company' Reveals The Play-Acting We All Do (Plus: A 'Peacemaker' S2 Post-Mortem)
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 season premiere of The Chair Company. Does Tim Robinson find hidden comedy gold in the…
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Ep. 85 - Did 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Stick the Landing?
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 season finale of Peacemaker. Is CBS News doomed or extra-doomed? How on earth are we going…
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Ep. 84 - 'The Lowdown' Is a Fun Neo-Noir That Goes Down Easy (Plus: What 'Peacemaker' Has to Say about Nature vs. Nurture)
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 premiere of The Lowdown and the latest episode of Peacemaker. Where was the balance of power…
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Bonus Ep: Is 'aka Charlie Sheen' a Good Documentary or Just Image Rehab? (with Christie Bosch)
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen. What were our biggest takeaways from this documentary? Why was the…
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Ep. 83 - The 'Alien: Earth' Season Finale Was a Disaster (Plus: Peacemaker S2E06 Finally Picks Up the Pace)
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 season finale of Alien: Earth. Later Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joins…
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Ep. 82 - The Test of a Free Society (Plus: Entering the Endgame of 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')
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 Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. What do we make of the (probable)…
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Bonus Ep: Reacting to the 2025 Emmy Awards
In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy Awards (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here). Which shows came away with some of the biggest wins?…
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Ep. 81 - The Future Where Movies Are Just Disneys (Plus: Breaking Down The Latest 'Alien: Earth' and 'Peacemaker')
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 Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. In the future where all media is…
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Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch)
Watch this conversation on YouTube. In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. What was…
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Ep. 80 - 'Alien: Earth' Ep 5 Is Wildly Entertaining (Plus: What's going On in Peacemaker's Alternate Dimension?)
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 Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Did The Rehearsal actually make a difference…
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Ep. 79 - How 'Alien: Earth' Ep 4 Takes Aim at Tech Billionaires (Plus: 'Peacemaker' S2E02 and the Scourge of Bird Blindness)
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 Alien: Earth and Peacemaker. Homework for next week: • Alien: Earth…
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Bonus Ep: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Is One of the Most Interesting TV Crossovers Ever
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, “The Ties that Grind.” The first season of Peacemaker emerged in a totally different era of the DCU. This new season…
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Ep. 78 - 'Alien: Earth' S1E03 and the Infinite Cyborg Sadness
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 third episode of Alien: Earth. What do we think of MSNBC’s rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad…
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An Interview with the Winner of 'Wings of Voice' on Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' (feat. Isabella Henao)
Watch the video version of this podcast. This podcast contains SPOILERS for The Rehearsal Season 2 on HBO. The Rehearsal Season 2 chronicles Nathan Fielder’s attempts to understand why aviation accidents happen.…
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Ep. 77 - 'Alien: Earth' Is a Bold, Exciting Direction for the Franchise (with Matt Goldberg)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Matt Goldberg discuss what we think of the Alien franchise is at this point in popular culture. Then, we review and recap the first two episodes of Alien: Earth on…
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Bonus Ep: Does 'Untamed' Have Anything Going For It Beyond Its Unique Setting? (with Sarah Marrs)
In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss Untamed’s first season on Netflix. What did we think of how this show handled its central mystery? Were we captivated by any of the…
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Ep. 76 - 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Is One of the Most Juvenile, Goofy Things on TV (Complimentary)
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 first few episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 on Peacock. What did we think of South Park’s…
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Ep. 75 - 'Smoke' Is Pulpy Fun. Is It Anything More?
n this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the first five episodes of Smoke on Apple TV+. Was the cancellation of the Late Show financially…
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Ep. 74 - 'The Bear' Season 4 Is a Return to Form
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 fourth season of The Bear. What is behind the President’s hatred of Rosie O’Donnell? Is…
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Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2025 Emmy Nominations (with Myles McNutt)
In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy nominations (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here). Which shows came away with some of the biggest…
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Ep. 73 - 'Squid Game' Season 3 Ends with a Whimper
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 final season of Squid Game. How is Squid Game Season 3 performing on Netflix? What did we…
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Bonus Ep: How 'Ironheart' Brings Marvel's Phase 5 to a Close (with Dan Gvozden)
In this bonus episode, Dan Gvozden joins the podcast to review and discuss the final three episodes of Ironheart on Disney+: • Episode 4 - Bad Magic • Episode 5 - Karma’s a Glitch • Episode 6 - The Past is the Past…
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Ep. 72 - 'Ironheart' Is a Mess of Ideas That's (Probably) Not Gonna Come Together
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 first three episodes of Ironheart on Disney+. Does the Showtime name still have any meaning…
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Bonus Ep: Dept. Q Season 1 (with Sarah Marrs)
In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss Dept. Q's first season on Netflix. What did we think of how this show handled its central mystery? Did any of the subplots work well…
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Bonus Ep: How Director Dan Trachtenberg Put Together 'Predator: Killer of Killers'
In this bonus episode, David chats with director Dan Trachtenberg about how Predator: Killer of Killers (now streaming on Hulu) came together. Dan discusses why they chose the time periods they did, the challenges of…
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Ep. 71 - 'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is a Thrilling (But Brief) Visit to the Predator Universe
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the differences between the Invincible and Game of Thrones videogames (and why the former will probably be way more successful), muse on the plight…
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Ep. 70 - 'Mountainhead' Tries to Skewer Billionaire Tech Bros. Does It Succeed? (Plus: 'Rehearsal' and 'Last of Us' Follow-Ups)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss Succession creator Jesse Armstrong’s latest HBO original, Mountainhead. Does it do a good job of satirizing the billionaire tech class? Will Nic…
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Ep. 69 - 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Was a Messy Disappointment (But 'The Rehearsal' Finale Wasn't!)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick are joined by Christian Spicer to dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal. Why was The Last of Us season finale such a…
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Bonus Ep: Andor Season 2 Post-Mortem (with Patrick Willems)
In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss some follow-ups to their podcast series about Andor season 2. Why did Tony Gilroy feel the need to delineate the true nature of Kleya and Luthen’s relationship? What…
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Ep. 68 - 'The Last of Us' S2E06 Might Be Its Best Episode Ever
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal. Is Max’s rebrand back to HBO Max one of the worst instances of corporate brand…
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