Black Cap Recap: Recent Episodes

Aaron Russo

Two normies diving into the meaning of media and culture.

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Join us as we do a brief departure from our usual content to discuss one of our shared all time favorite bands, U2!

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Join us as we discuss the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise and our expectations for summer tv and more!

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Join us for our discussion immediately following our viewing of Civil War. A compelling look at war in a frighteningly realistic scenario but that refuses to take a side.

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Goodbye friend.

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We continue our discussion of Mr Robot’s final season with a recap of the first half of the season and a live reaction to Episode 7. One of the best of the series!

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Join us for a watch and react to the premiere episode of the final season of Mr. Robot. They outdid themselves with this one!

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Join us a s we discuss one of the best season finales we’ve ever seen! So much to unpack and a great setup for the final season.

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How did they film that?!?! Is phase two still in play? Can Elliott stop it? Join us as we discuss one of the top rated episodes in this series!

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Will stage 2 be successful? Elliot vs. Elliot. What is the Dark Army really up to? The chess pieces are in place for the rest of the season!

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This episode we go back in time and see what corporate stooge turned revolutionary Tyrell Wellick was up to while Elliot thought he was dead. The God bros reunited.

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We continue following Elliot Alderson on his journey to save or end the world.

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Join us as we embark on an episode by episode discussion of the prophetic and entertaining show that reflects back on us the many perils of modern life and technology.

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Who is Elliot Alderson ? Where is Elliot Alderson ? Who shot Elliot Alderson? We discuss this and more about Mr. Robot season 2!

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Join us as we take a step back in time to discuss the tv show Mr. Robot. A riveting show with so many good characters and layers of meaning and social commentary. Hello world!

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Join us as we discuss the thought provoking and somewhat alarming documentary iHuman. Are we on the brink of bringing a whole new being into existence? Is that a good thing or an existential threat to humanity?

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Join us for a very relevant discussion around content creation, movie going and all the things affecting the visual media landscape we all know and hope to love!

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Join us as we discuss the uniquely relevant book The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman. What is the wave, when it is to coming and what can we do about it? Is AI a threat, a blessing, or something in between?

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Join us for as we discuss the new sci-if film The Creator. A “small” budget film with big budget special effects, lots of heart, that raises an endless number of questions!

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Join us for a discussion right after viewing the movie Dumb Money. A film about the Game Stop short squeeze. An engaging film about the main players and every day people who were all a part of this newsworthy series of events. Did they really stick it to the 1%? Listen to find out!

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Join us for a grab bag discussion on the strikes in Hollywood, the state of Star Wars and more!

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Join us as we discuss the blockbuster biopic about the father of the atomic bomb. One of Nolan’s best?

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We wrap up our discussion of season 5 with a slight twist toward horror in the last episodes. Werewolves, paparazzi, a demon an immigrant and the end of the world!

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Join us as we discuss this story of a love triangle with a technological twist! Are bodies and consciousness interchangeable?

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Are there too many serial killer documentaries? Join us as we discuss this riveting and thought provoking episode!

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Join us for out live first reaction after our opening night viewing of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!

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What is privacy? What is real? Why do we like watching people behave badly? Agree to the terms and conditions and tune in!

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Join us as we discuss the Hulu docuseries about the rise and fall of one of the biggest Christian ministries in the world.

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Join us for a throwback discussion recorded after our viewing of the all time classic!

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Join us as we discuss the first three episodes of the Apple TV+ sci-fi series. We want to go outside.

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Join us for our first book discussion as we talk about the Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Is there life between life and death? How many lives would you have to try before you find the perfect one??

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Join us for a discussion of the limited series on FX. Can technology save us from the heartache and chaos of life? Is anything really up to us?

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This week we discuss the masterful season finale of The Last of Us! So many lies, so much to discuss!

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Welcome to the church at the end of the world. Are things any better or different. Join us as we discuss a powerful and traumatic episode.

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This week we discuss the latest episode of The Last of Us. Ellie’s flashback fills in her backstory as her journey with Joel continues.

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This week we discuss the latest episode of The Last of Us. What makes a person family and was Jackson a little too nice??

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Join us as we discuss what is clearly the best episode so far in this series! A dark episode that faces the complexity of humanity as individuals and groups in apocalyptic circumstances.

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We continue our discussion of the landmark video game adaptation as Joel and Ellie find themselves pinned down by an all too human adversary.

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In the season’s greatest departure from its source material we explore a love story told at the end of the world. A great episode? A worthy detour? Join our discussion!

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We continue our discussion of the show based on the legendary video game! This episode hit the mark and we are excited to continue covering this show!

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Join us as we kick off our weekly conversation of the new HBO show based on the video game of the same name. Season is off to a great start! #thelastofus #hbo

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Enjoy this brief rant as we discuss our thoughts of the now released Avatar sequel that we have not even seen yet! Did we we really want this sequel?

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Join us for a brief chat about the shows and movies we are most looking forward to in 2023!

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Join us for a free form discussion on just about everything from adaptations, social media, the culture wars, etc.

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Join us for an impromptu discussion of the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed Star Wars show!

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We discuss the last three episodes of season 5 Handmaid’s Tale. Has the series lost its way? On a train to nowhere?

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Join us for a brief departure from covering Handmaid’s Tales as we discuss other streaming shows we are watching and various other random thoughts and discussion!

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We discuss the last two episodes of season 5. A shot heard round the world and a babe in a manger.

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We double up on our discussion of this season with episodes 4-5. Luke and June are united in an ew way and we hang out in a bowling alley?

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We continue our discussion of Handmaid’s Tale season 5. June and Serena’s rivalry unfolds further and Aunt Lydia “repents”? Under His eye.

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We’re back discussing the ongoing drama of the Handmaid’s Tale. June has blood on her hands and Serena is out for revenge! Join us as we discuss the new season!

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Gone are the days of network tv and cable?? Join us for a brief discussion about the state of streaming entertainment. How many subscriptions do you have???

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Join us as we discuss the Oscar nominated documentary Coded Bias, which raises the question of how biases in the “real world” are baked into the algorithms and technologies we all use today.

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Join us as we discuss the season final of Westworld season 4! What answers do we get? What questions are we asking? Are we going back to Sweetwater??

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As we approach the end of season four who is “dead”? Who is “alive”? And “when” is all this going?!?!

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The season is winding down! Join us as we discuss the this episode and the implications heading in to the end of the season!

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Join us as we discuss yet another head scratching and entertainingly puzzling episode of Westworld! Who is Christina? Is that really Teddy? The gods are bored.

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“When are you?” Join us as we discuss the biggest plot twist of season 4!

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We continue our discussion of season 4 of Westworld. Bernard is back and he’s going to save the world!

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Join us as we continue our discussion of season 4. Who, what where and when? Westworld keeps us guessing!

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Join us as we discuss the premiere episode of Westworld Season 4! Our favorite show! Let the confusion and speculation begin!

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Join us as we discuss Top Gun Maverick and the Nostalgia Industrial Complex.

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Join us for a spirited discussion about our all time favorite media franchise, Star Wars!

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Join us for a discussion of the Apple TV+ movie Swan Song. An exploration of mortality, grief and the potential impact of technology on both.

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Join us for a discussion of the final two episodes of the first season of Severance. Lots of reveals in the best show we have seen in a long time!

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Join us as we get caught up on the Apple Tv+ series that takes work life balance to dystopian extremes!

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Join us as we continue our discussion of the Apple TV+ show about a unique approach to how we approach work!

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Ever wanted to quit your job but just couldn’t? Think you have a bad boss? Join us as we discuss the latest episode of Severance, the show that helps you rethink your work life balance!

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Join us as we discuss the first three episodes of Severance on Apple TV+. What would you do to maintain work-life balance or put up with a job or a personal life you dread?

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In this episode we discuss the Documentary Pharma Bro. An up close look at Martin Shkreli, the infamous pharmaceutical entrepreneur.

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Join us for a discussion about the Ridley Scott film, The Last Duel. An account of the last case of trial by combat in France and the ramifications of this story on the conditions that exist for women today when it comes to sexual assault.

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Join us as we wrap up our discussion of the sci-if sensation The Expanse. The West World in space saga loved by millions!

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Join us for a discussion of the Netflix film. Can we ever agree on the truth anymore? Or are we doomed? We have the answers!?!?!

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Join us as we take the red pill and go back to the Matrix!

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Who can save us from the AI dictatorship?!?! Find out as we discuss the finale of season 3 of Westworld!

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Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of season 3! Are you an Outlier? Is it cold in here?

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Who are we really? The stories we tell ourselves? Our upbringing? Our roles as parents, employees, etc? Leave it up to Westworld to raise these questions! Join us as we discuss!!

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We continue our discussion of Westworld season 3 as William gets new living arrangements and the revolution is televised!

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Join us for a discussion about the most popular streaming show of the past few months! What is all the hype about and is capitalism really hell on earth?

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Join us for our ongoing discussion of Westworld season 3. Questions of identity and privacy abound! The show is as relevant as ever!

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Maeve is back! Or is she?? We discuss episode 2 of season three of Westworld this time. Join us!

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Join us for a discussion about the season premiere of the first episode of season 3 of Westworld.

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Join us as we discuss Season 2 of Westworld as the Host uprising commences!

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Join us as we conclude our discussion about Season 1 of Westworld, the best season of television ever according to one of our hosts!

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Join us for the first part of our discussing of the HBO series Westworld. A fascinating look at what it means to be human, a machine or….?

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Join us as we discuss the cult classic Office Space and how it relates to the past, present and future of “work”.

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Join us as we continue our discussion of the wildly popular Sci -Fi series The Expanse!

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Join us as we discuss season 1 of our current favorite tv show, The Expanse!

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Join us for part 2 of our discussion of media and how it has shaped our perceptions of masculinity and “manhood” in the second half of our lives.

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Join us as we each discuss our personal recollections of how movies and media influenced our early conceptions of masculinity, for better or worse!

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Join us as we discuss thoughts on the WeWork documentary on Hulu. Topics include the cult of personality, the Vegas mindset and what constitutes “value”.

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Join us for our discussion of the season finale of season 4 of the Handmaid’s Tale with a special guest!

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Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of Season 4 of the Handmaid’s Tale. Plenty to discuss as we approach the finale!

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Our discussion of season 4 of Handmaid’s Tale continues with a recap and thoughts on episode 8-“Testimony”.

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Our ongoing discussion of Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 continues with Episode 6-“Vows”.

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Join us for part two of our discussion of Handmaid’s Tale season 4 episode 7.

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Join us for part 1 of our discussion of Handmaid’s Tale season 4 episode 7-“Home”

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This episode we discuss Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 Epsiode 5-“Chicago”

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Join us for an in-depth discussion of the first four episodes of season 4 of the Handmaid’s Tale.

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Co-Host introductions, movie memories and all time favorites!