Decoding TV

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 Invincible. Then, Sarah Marrs joins us to discuss The Pitt.
Can CBS News be saved? What do we make of the news that Wonder Man is being renewed? And what the hell happened with The Bachelorette last week? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 13 (HBO Max)
Bait (Amazon Prime)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
2:30 - Show of the Week
Invincible S4
14:55 - TV News
Hacks Will End After Season 5 and For All Mankind Will End After Season 6
Wonder Man renewed for season 2
BW Corner:
CBS News to Lay off 6% of Staff
CBS Evening News ratings drop to below 4 million
The Bachelorette Implodes
Potential $70 million loss
49:00 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 12 - 6:00 P.M.
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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 DTF St. Louis.
What exactly went down with the failed Buffy reboot? Why can’t Damon Lindelof stop putting his foot in his mouth? And does anyone care about Last of Us season 3 at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 12 (HBO Max)
Invincible Season premiere (Amazon Prime)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
2:30 - Show of the Week
The Oscars
14:15 - TV News
Oscars ratings
How the Buffy reboot died
Variety’s “hit piece”
Paradise renewed for season 3
Damon Lindelof pisses off another beloved comic book writer
The time he pissed off Alan Moore
‘Stranger Things’ Animated Spinoff Gets One-Day Theatrical Preview
Stranger Things box set
Last of Us Casting news
49:00 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 11 - 5:00 P.M.
1:22:00 - DTF St. Louis
Episode 3 - Go Getter
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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 DTF St. Louis.
How’s the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
2:30 - Something We’ve Been Watching/Show of the Week/???
13:15 - TV News
David Ellison’s visit to Warner Bros. doesn’t go well.
Disney is about to launch VERTS!!!
Daryl Hannah’s NYTimes Op Ed about Love Story
Love Story is FX/s most-watched limited series ever
44:00 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
1:22:30 - DTF St. Louis
Episode 2 - Snag It
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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 with Sarah Marrs from Lainey Gossip. Plus: Our thoughts on the season premiere of DTF St. Louis.
What is our reaction to Paramount buying Warner Bros? Did Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally reveal the final season of The Bear? Are we excited about the new Lanterns show? Does God of War on Prime Video really look bad? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
04:45 - TV News
Paramount Buys Warner Bros
This is about reinventing the business
Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally confirms The Bear will end with S5
‘God of War’ Creator Says TV First Look Is Dumb
Lanterns Trailer
Scrubs Reboot is huge
31:30 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
1:24:30 - DTF St. Louis
Episode 1 - Cornhole
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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 did we make of the mess at the BAFTAs this week? Are people who partake in IMDB Score Wars well balanced or hateful individuals? And how excited are we for Ryan Coogler’s X-Files? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 (HBO Max)
DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):
01:30 - TV News
The BAFTA Mess
BBC Removes N-Word Outburts
John Davidson apologizes kind of
Warner Complains About N-Word but BBC Broadcasts It Anyways
John Davidson’s interview with Variety
Slate’s Interview with Johnelle Bean
GoT vs. Breaking Bad IMDB Score War
X-Files Gets Hulu Pilot
Disney Asked Tony Gilroy not to use the word “Fascism” (but now he can)
BW Corner:
Attia Out
42:30 - The Pitt Season 2
Episode 8 - 2:00 P.M.
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