The Barn - A Podcast About The Shield: Recent Episodes
The Barn - A Podcast About The Shield
The podcast on the poetics, politics, and raw fucking ownage of the classic FX series, The Shield. Join Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire in their recaps, discussion, and love of Ronnie Gardocki.
Welcome back to the Barn, SHIELD FANATICS!
This is our coverage of the series finale of The Shield, and maybe the greatest series finale? We recap "Family Meeting", including how everything is fucked, Ronnie's miserable fate, and where Vic's story could go after the black out.
And we'll be streaming our live reactions to the pilot on Twitch as a final episode on October 1, don't miss it.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
It's On The List: @itsonthelist Conor's site: cmcrockford.com
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Grant Nebel is here for the final time on an episode so intense that we sometimes have pauses here to deal with the sheer magnitude of "Possible Kill Screen". Grant, Conor, and Mason discuss the story inherently slamming into a brick wall, the endpoint of the 2000's film aesthetic, and the transcendence of Mara's immediate Recognition near the end.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
It's On The List: @itsonthelist Grant's Solute work: https://www.the-solute.com/author/wallflowergallery/ Conor's site: cmcrockford.com
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Tristan Nankervis is back for one last ride for "Petty Cash". We talk Shane's increasing desperation, Julian picking a side, Ronnie's weird adventure getting owned, and Corrine picking her own side in Dutch and Claudette. The noose is tightening and we can feel it.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
It's On The List: @itsonthelist Tristan's Simpsons pieces: https://the-avocado.org/author/tristanjnankervis/ Buy Conor a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/cmcrockford
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Party Line", which includes Claudette's dramatic call with Mara, the weird magic of Shane and Mara's oasis, and Ronnie's last call to run.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
It's On The List: @itsonthelist
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
The hunt for Shane and his family is on from both Vic and the cops as Claudette dismantles the Strike Team, the cop show breaks down entirely, and we talk about where the next four episodes go from here.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
It's On The List: @itsonthelist Yuck 10th anniversary article by Conor: https://mercury-magazine.com/2021/02/15/mercurys-music-monday-yuck/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Zoe Z. returns to The Barn to discuss "Parricide" and the blowing up of the entire show as Shane tries to kill Vic and Ronnie, Corrine finally learns everything, and a character goes off into the night this time sans badge.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Zoe Z's website: http://www.zoezdean.com/ It's On The List: @itsonthelist cmcrockford.com
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Bitches Brew", which includes Shane's next move, Vic's batshit behavior over Lee, and the horrifying return of Mageina Tovah.
Produced and edited by Conor and Mason
cmcrockford.com
It's On The List: @itsonthelist
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
The man, the legend, Zodiac Motherfucker guests on "Animal Control" today as we talk about Shane's utter cowardice, the return of Tavon, the brutal resolution of the Armenian plot and way, way more. What an episode, what a show.
It's On The List: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist Mark The Place: https://www.thirtywestph.com/shop/marktheplace Zodiac Motherfucker's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZODIAC_MF
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk the return of Kleavon, Vic's need to save women, and the surprise blackmail box appearance with beloved return guest Grant Nebel in our recap of "Game Face".
It's On The List: @itsonthelist cmcrockford.com BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Possible killer teens! Assassinations! Gang meetings! Custody agreements! Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk all this and more in our recap of "Genocide".
It's On The List: @itsonthelist Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!!
We talk "Money Shot" where Shane and Vic pull off another insane heist from their own department, Corrine and Cassidy get in trouble, and Tina owns a shitty porno producer. We didn't even get to Shane making Mara pack pregnant and alone!!
Mark The Place (only 5 left): https://www.thirtywestph.com/shop/marktheplace It's On The List: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
In which Vic utters the hilarious words "How did we lose control of this?" The fictional gang war heats up in "Snitch" as we discuss Shane and Vic's relationship, Claudette's exhaustion, and...Scoot McNairy!
BLM Resources: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13…UjEVM/mobilebasic
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
UPDATE: Audio was screwed up, blame it on podcasting amateurism and autism, but it should be alright.
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Favorite Tristan Nankervis returns to talk the final season premiere. The conversation ranges from Ronnie's personality to the 2005 Fantastic Four to so much more in "Coefficient of Drag".
Tristan's recent essay: https://www.the-solute.com/kill-bill-vs-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/
BLM Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13O7yipKHeIF2-QJ_K9IKIdLQAlN8NgEOF62qQjUjEVM/mobilebasic
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
We're at the finish line, Shield fanatics!!
One more season left as we talk "Spanish Practices", Hiatt's exit from the Barn, Billings' (attempted) exit, Danny and Dutch's moment of need, and the unexpected cliffhanger of the penultimate season. We also discuss (at the time) recent events re: the police and we define our own stance.
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Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We discuss "Recoiled", the penultimate installment of S6, as well as the infamous picture, the implausibility of Billings' plan, and the setup for season 7.
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Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome back to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Tristan Nankervis returns to discuss "The Math of The Wrath", Kevin Whatshisface's bad acting, and Ronnie's reveal of who he always was. Prepare for at least some giggling over how annoying the Marvel movies are around the 13 minute mark.
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Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
We are BACK, Shield fanatics!
We're continuing our coverage of The Shield with "Exiled". We go over Shane's new manipulations, the return of the Armenians, and more.
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Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
"Stop right there Vic, there's nothing good about where you're going." Grant Nebel returns for the pivotal "Chasing Ghosts". We talk Shane and Vic's confrontation, Dutch and Billings' own frayed relationship, and Alex O'Loughlin's utter uselessness as an actor.
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's writings: www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Grant's work on The Shield: https://www.the-solute.com/the-shield-season-6-eps-5-6-hauntschasing-ghosts/
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason talk Vic's discovery, Shane's final confession to Mara, and Clifton Collins Jr's brand of cool.
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's writings: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford
Welcome back to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk about the entrance of Alex "Born For Network Procedurals" O'Loughlin into The Shield as Hiatt, the new Strike Team leader and more in "The New Guy". Join us for Dutch/Billings antics, Julian joining the Team too, and the introduction as well of Pezuela.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's poetry column: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=907#m15886
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We're back with "Back To One" and the agonizing torture of Guardo, Walton Goggins' amazing acting, and the awkwardness that is Dutch losing a date with Tina.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We return with "Baptism By Fire" as Vic takes drastic measures to get Guardo, Kavanaugh ends his arc, and we talk about Whitaker's career up to this point.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Zoe Z. joins us for the Season Six premiere as Vic begins a hunt for Lem's killer, Kavanaugh does the same, and we talk about this, the Barn's collective reeling, and Tina's blase attitude to porn.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist Zoe's Solute pieces: https://www.the-solute.com/author/zoez/ No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: issuu.com/store/publishers/jrh…/no_recess_issue_1.1
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We're on our own for "Postpartum", an episode that builds up to horrific action and the end of the second act of our beloved show. The Goons talk Lee's father, Whitaker's demonic eyes, Claudette running the Barn, and the uncomfortable closeups of Stephen Kay.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: issuu.com/store/publishers/jrh…/no_recess_issue_1.1
Walton Goggins and Kenny Johnson on the final scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNxg6pfOii0
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics - and to our biggest episode ever, for what may be the peak, the apotheosis even, of the best television series ever?
Beloved guests Tristan Nankervis and Grant Nebel of The Solute return together for a packed recap, analysis, and rave the dashed schemes "Of Mice and Lem". In the penultimate season five episode, we dissect Whitaker's uncomfortable close-ups, the majestic ownage of Vic Mackey's finest single line, the Machiavellian nature of Claudette's distrust, and the extraordinary final scenes.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's podcast: @itsonthelist No Recess Magazine #1 featuring Conor's work: https://issuu.com/store/publishers/jrhoppa/issues/no_recess_issue_1.1
Tristan's excellent Simpsons writing: https://the-avocado.org/author/tristanjnankervis/ Grant on The Solute: https://www.the-solute.com/author/wallflowergallery/
Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!
Conor and Mason discuss the episode "Smoked", how the acts of past seasons are coming back on everyone in Kavanaugh, the chilling delivery of "I didn't use to", and the Strike Team trying to get Lem bailed out.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Portfolio: www.clippings.me/users/cmcrockford
Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!!
We talk "Kavanaugh", the tricky sexual politics of Sadie's plot move here, and "YOU! ARE UNDER ARREST! FOR THE POSSESSION OF HEROIN...WITH INTENT! TO DISTRIBUTE!", all with crime writer and beloved Barn guest Zoe Z. Dean.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/cmcrockford Zoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZoeZDean
Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!!
We discuss the utter badassery of David Snell, the Strike Team further fracturing, and Claudette's ultimate interrogation of Kleavon.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Look for C.M. Crockford's Mark The Place chapbook from ThirtyWest Publishing in June 2020!
Welcome To The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!!
We discuss Kavanaugh's direct retaliation against the Strike Team as well as other payback within the episode, Ted Griffin's contributions, and Cathy Ryan's devastating acting.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/newton/
WELCOME BACK, SHIELD FANATICS
We return from a winter hiatus with the revving, twisting "Trophy" - Kavanaugh goes from triumph into rage mode, Mason and Conor laugh over the greatness of the gourmet quick mealer, and Kurt Sutter shouts "Hi" via the plot device of a wrapped up corpse.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist "The Wheel By The Ocean" by C.M. Crockford: www.tohopub.com/the-wheel-by-the-ocean
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Tapa Boca" including the absolute terror of the last scene, whether Vic would like Trump (likely not), and the strange radical empathy of Marla's monologue. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Corrine realizes she's in trouble, Vic keeps bullshitting while telling the truth, and Kavanaugh finally faces off with Vic as we talk "Jailbait". Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
The dramatic tension is higher than ever as Lem learns some crucial information on Terry Crowley, Claudette is slacking, and the Team accidentally starts multiple gang and race wars. Join us for our takes on this wild episode and more! Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, and wherever podcasts are found. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Besides You: http://ryethewhiskeyreview.blogspot.com/2019/12/beside-you-by-cm-crockford.html
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Forest Whitaker at last enters The Shield and we talk his weird and exciting performance, the big time jump, Billings as the yes man captain, the genius of the kill clock for both Vic and the gangs, and way more. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Soundcloud, etc. Follow us too on Twitter @Barnpod or on our Facebook page.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason discuss the top 5 episodes of this season, Damages, and "Humor me, Tom." Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, listen to us here, there, wherever most podcasts are found.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
We talk the chilling final shot of the fourth season and how beautifully it undercuts the togetherness of the cops, the fucking thrilling shotgun scene that's Kenny Johnson's audition for action movies, and Rawling's final warning to Vic. What a show! Stick with us for season five, the wired brilliance of Forest Whitaker as Vic's greatest nemesis, and the beginning of the end. Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, listen to us here, there, wherever most podcasts are found.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Listen to Conor and Mason talk "Judas Priest", Rawling's increasing rage, and the direction of the next few seasons.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "A Thousand Deaths", the relationship of this season to The Wire, and what makes these guys Strike Team material. Join us here, then rate/review/subscribe on Itunes.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Mason's Brand New Podcast: @itsonthelist
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason bring on beloved Barn guest Tristan for a third appearance, where we talk Aceveda's trauma, the intensive plotting of The Shield, and Goggins' turn as Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones.
Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Tristan's Simpson's recap: https://the-avocado.org/2019/10/13/the-simpsons-season-seven-episode-eighteen-the-day-the-violence-died/
It's On The List for more Conor and Mason: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist/episode-4-royal-headaches-high
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason are all about "String Theory", the arrival of THE BILLINGS, and the pure mid-2000's insanity of 24.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
C.M. Crockford's Summer Rising on Really Serious Literature: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K3scVhBjM/
Mason's Brand New Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/itsonthelist
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason talk "Cut Throat", the power of the climactic scene, and Danny/Vic as the ultimate bad idea hook-up.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's new work Summer Rising: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3K3scVhBjM/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason talk "Hurt", Chiklis playing Richard Gere's part in American Gigolo, and the Shieldian notion of "what you do is who you really are".
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
Join Conor and Mason for "Insurgents" as they talk Julian's morality versus Rawlings, the terror of fighting Kenneth Johnson, and KLEAVON. (Ray Campbell is so fucking scary.)
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's portfolio: www.clippings.me/cmcrockford
Walton Goggins' interview on WTF: http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1042-walton-goggins
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics, we're chatting about "Tar Baby" featuring the inherent heartbreak of Lem, three of the most quotable lines on the whole damn show, and Anthony Anderson being a pos while still bringing a terrifying performance.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/cmcrockford
Glenn Howerton's uncanny impression of CCH Pounder here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m8O--uIRW4
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Dog House", the professionalism of the characters, and that glorious final shot from VIc's POV.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ C.M. Crockford: https://www.facebook.com/cmcrockford/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!!
Crime writer Zoe Z. Dean (@zoezdean) returns to The Barn for a discussion of Glenn Close, Faustian Bargains, asset forfeiture, and The Wire. In other words: Season Four's "Bang"!!!
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Buy Vastarien here: tinyurl.com/yyafoo2d
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
0:00 to 5:00 have very mild spoilers for the series, just an FYI. We talk Vic's desperation, Glenn Close's intelligence, and the very dark places Aceveda is heading.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Buy Vastarien here: https://tinyurl.com/yyafoo2d
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We're now in the season 4 premiere! Join us to analyze Glenn Close's career, feel heartbroken about Lem, and bring in - THE BILLINGS!
At last - the Shield Ten are complete.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Conor's piece in Vague Visages: vaguevisages.com/2019/08/01/body-…-mcqueens-shame/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk the top five episodes of season three, Claudette and Aceveda's relationship, and which plots/episodes we'd cut.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Conor's piece in Vague Visages: https://vaguevisages.com/2019/08/01/body-horror-sex-and-alienation-in-steve-mcqueens-shame/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "On Tilt", the drama of Shane and Vic, and what Claudette's integrity costs her. This is a series ending its third season of seven, and it's only getting stronger.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's review of Growing Things by Paul Tremblay: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=833
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "All In", Margos' evil, and the dramatic final scene featuring one of my favorite lines in the whole series.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
This week we talked Lem's agony and "Fire In The Hole" with author and fellow Shield fan Jason Pinter.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton Jason's website: https://www.jasonpinter.com/ Jason's superb piece on The Shield: https://crimereads.com/remembering-the-shield-and-an-iconic-antihero/
Happy July 4th, The Shield fanatics!
This week Mason and I talk Daniel Dae Kim, Claudette in relaxation mode, and "Riceburner".
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Are You For Real directed by Mason Maguire: https://vimeo.com/303960922?fbclid=IwAR0Dz_QQgO5QnrUKiLIzEpOHwn14R0AXEUe38BM1ryL8L1Hd0_LkltzcQ9s If you wanna buy a poem from me: twitter.com/westlinwinds/status…1143134301422260226
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
This week we welcome back Tristan "Drunk Napoleon" Nankervis for a supersized discussion on the David Mamet directed classic episode "Strays". We talk Mamet, the brilliant dialogues of Dutch/Faulks, and the cruelty of Mackey to Shane.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ If you wanna buy a poem from me: https://twitter.com/westlinwinds/status/1143134301422260226
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We talk "What Power Is", Martinez's incredible acting, and the brilliance of The Shield's crime storytelling.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!!!
CW: Discussion of lynching. Sorry for the wait, moving/cleaning has been intense. We talk "Slipknot", Vic's colonial tactics, Shane's racism, and gang war.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We discuss "Cracking Ice", the professionalism of the characters, and Vic's uncanny ability to manipulate.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor on The Harry Podcast: https://www.theharrypodcast.com/episodes/2019/6/4/episode-35-harry-podcast-and-the-heir-of-slytherin
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Conor and Mason talk "Safe" and what a meh episode this is, a killer opening sequence, and the limits of Vic's empathy.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/newton/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We talk "Posse Up", The Shield going all (Michael)Mannly on us, and whether Julian would have taken that shot.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Two Shelf Awareness reviews by Conor: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield Fanatics!!
CW: discussion of rape, trauma, and sexual assault.
We talk "Mum", Martinez's devastating performance, and how a certain expensive dragon show just isn't as nuanced about sexual violence as The Shield is.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Interview by Conor with Christopher McKittrick: https://www.norecessmagazine.com/single-post/2019/05/11/Cant-Give-It-Away-Author-Christopher-McKittrick-On-The-Stones-NYC-and-Martin-Scorsese Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield Fanatics! Shield expert and commentator Grant Nebel aka wallflower has returned for STREAKS & TIPS. Hear us talk about pole dancing, the power of Mara as a character, and more.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Some of Grant's extraordinary writing on The Shield: https://www.the-solute.com/scenic-route-the-shield-and-the-sopranos/ (He also covers it episode by episode on this site.) Mason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/newton/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Bottom Bitch" and some extreme darkness, Goggins' total sincerity in his delivery of "Marry me", and prestige shows being obsessed with power.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Mason's guest spot on Merry-Go-Roundtable: https://merrygoroundmagazine.com/merry-go-roundtable-episode-19-the-future-of-streaming-services/ Conor's Shelf Awareness review: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=807#m14143
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Blood and Water", Aceveda owning shit, and Mara's relationship with Shane.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!!!!!
We talk "Playing Tight": it's pre-owned. Hear us talk Vic's path this season, Claudette vs realpolitik, and me yelling "Mason had to step out, now back to da show!"
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/newton
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk our picks for top 5 Season Two episodes and gear up for Season fucking Three, so get ready with us.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Wilde Boy Issue II: https://wildeboy.weebly.com/issuei-403837.html
THE BARN IS BACK, SHIELD FANATICS!
We talk about the season 2 finale with writer Tristan Nankervis, including the infamous Money Train robbery, another blanket party, and Danny's breaking point. Apologies for the slight echo on Tristan's track.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Scott Walker tribute: https://www.norecessmagazine.com/single-post/2019/03/26/Extensions-Through-Dimensions-A-Scott-Walker-Tribute
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
We talk "Breakpoint" and various breaking points for the characters including Vic and Aceveda's alliance, Julian's sexuality, and more.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ New poem from Conor: https://ryethewhiskeyreview.blogspot.com/2019/03/standard-man-by-cm-crockford.html
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We chat about "Inferno" (get it? get it?), the sheer cool of Tavon, and Brad Anderson's really strong direction. CW: discussion of alleged rape.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're now on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We talk "Coyotes", John Diehl's superbly pathetic performance as Gilroy, and whether or not Vic even believes he killed Terry anymore. Apologies for the sniffling and throat clearing, I bleeped out one egregious bit in particular.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're now on Twitter @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Adore by C.M. Crockford: https://ironlungpress.bigcartel.com/product/adore-by-c-m-crockford
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
We decided to not be sober for this (fundamentally wrong) episode and so we get LOOSE folks, like, Charlie Parker loose, but we promise it's fun. The coupla goons talk mistakes in storytelling, paraphrase David Mamet, and The Sopranos...somehow. How that happened is a little fuzzy.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com. We're now on Twitter too @Barnpod.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ Conor's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/newton/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
So much crazy shit happens this episode and the Coupla Goons are here for it, including the final conflict between Armadillo and the Strike Team, Claudette piecing it all together, and two hysterical Shane lines.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
Conor and Mason talk "Barnstormers", John "Johnny Galgs" Gallagher Jr., and Ronnie getting his face, uhhhh, redone.
Rate/review/subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts can be found, and email us via podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/ New poem by Conor: https://www.neologismpoetry.com/January-2019/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Crime writer and Shield fan Zoe Z. Dean guests today as we talk Shield box sets, Connie's tragic fate, and the misadventures of David Aceveda.
If you feel inclined to read Zoe's excellent writing, check out her website here: http://www.zoezdean.com. Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Conor and Mason are "Greenlit" as they talk about Armadillo's casual super villain status, Julian's complicated personal life, and the roles of the Strike Team. Also Christian Slater somehow comes up, find out how.
Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) Mason's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
We talk about "Carte Blanche", including Shane's nastier qualities, the Armenian mob, and the first whispers of...the Money Train. dramatic sting
Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse) New review by Conor: https://www.norecessmagazine.com/single-post/2019/01/18/Deerhunters-Why-Hasnt-Everything-Already-Disappeared-Is-One-of-the-Best-Albums-of-the-Year Mason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/masonmaguire/
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
We tackle "Partners", gabbing about Carl Weathers, Dutch's flaws as a detective, and LA rent issues. Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
My latest music article: https://www.norecessmagazine.com/single-post/2019/01/08/10-Reasons-Winter-By-The-Rolling-Stones-Is-Great
Welcome back, Shield fanatics!
Writer Henry Dykstal guests on the podcast as we discuss "Dead Soldiers", parking tickets, and Armadillo being really, uh, grilled.
We had some technical issues so there may be a few echoes in the audio around the twenty minute mark. We cleaned it up as best as we could and are working on the best way to record guests.
Henry's Letterbox profile: https://letterboxd.com/avathoir/
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Merry Christmas, Shield fanatics!
Season two kicks off with us as the Strike Team takes a trip down to Mexico, drug lord Armadillo inflicts utter horror on multiple people, and Vic cooks bad TV dinners. And next week, Henry Dykstal guests on "Dead Soldiers". Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome To The Barn, Shield fanatics!!
Before season two Conor and Mason rank their top five favorite season one episodes, along with venting about Bojack Horseman! Stay tuned for season two recaps starting next week.Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
The season one finale is here with "Circles". Mason and Conor talk about a roller coaster of an episode, featuring hideous levels of drug addiction, John Diehl's superb performance, cop killings and, uh, Coldplay. Next week we rank our top five season one episodes so stay tuned.
Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to The Barn, Shield fanatics!
"Nothing you haven't done." Here comes the two-part season one finale, "Two Days of Blood". We tackle the first part of this amazing conclusion to the first season, including a Farmington riot, Carlos Mencia(!?), and the chilling machinations of Ben Gilroy.
Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
"Admit you're evil?" We're talking "Carnivores" today, including the downfall of poor Rondell, Aceveda's past, and family mutilation. Rate, review, subscribe, and feel free to chat with us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
We've got a guest today, GRANT NEBEL AKA "WALLFLOWER" of the Solute and AV Club commentariat, to discuss this absolute classic of The Shield, "Dragonchasers". Be prepared for discussion of dramatic structure, slow burn prestige, and total and utter ownage.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Some of Grant's extraordinary writing, including analysis of The Shield is linked here: http://www.the-solute.com/author/wallflowergallery/
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
A supporting actor showcase that's anything but it's title, this is "Throwaway". Be sure to tune in next week for a jam-packed, extra special episode!
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
It's love, blackmail, and political chess on The Shield this week as Conor and Mason go deep into "Cupid and Psycho".
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
CW: discussion of racism, violence.
Conor and Mason tackle "Pay In Pain", where Vic and a fellow cop try to find a white supremacist shooter, Aceveda calls Internal Affairs, and more. "SHANE! SHANE!"
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
This week, Conor and Mason talk about a difficult episode with still some fine Dutch moments: CHERRYPOPPERS. CW: discussion of child abuse, rape, pedophilia, murder.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
"Mark The Place" by C.M. Crockford: https://www.thirtywestph.com/column/cm-crockford-1-poem
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Welcome to the Barn, Shield fanatics!
This week, Conor and Mason talk about the most entertaining episode of the show so far: BLOWBACK.
It's a dense episode with much to talk about. Some topics: Kurt Sutter, depictions of autism on television, and the aesthetic of early 00's paranoia.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Check us out on Itunes - rate review and suscribe! And if you like the show and wanna get in touch, email us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
CW: Discussion of rape, racism
Episode 4, "Dog Days", is here! Join Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire for another rip-roaring episode of The Shield. We tackle the mysterious and likely contractual absence of Walton Goggins and David Snell, gangsta rap feuds, and Aceveda's increasing ambitions.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Gr…es_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Check us out on Itunes - rate review and suscribe! And if you like the show and wanna get in touch, email us at podcastthebarn@gmail.com.
CW: Discussion of rape, racism
Episode 3, "The Spread" is here! Join Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire as we get into a very strange, placid episode of the Shield. We get into the racist structure of police as manifest by Shane Vendrell, Vic's Save the Baby moment, "We Killed A Cop-ah", character actors, and Michael Jace's self-destruction.
Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire
Theme song: "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hogan_Grip/Hogan_Grip_-_Stance_Gives_You_Balance/3_Stance_Gives_You_Balance)
Logo by Kellyn Maguire (instagram: @_couchmouse)
Join Mason and Conor on the second episode of The Shield, "Our Gang". We discuss the power of actor Walton Goggins, how the show already knew where it was going, and that brilliant interrogation scene. Theme song "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire. Logo by Kellyn Maguire.
The second episode of The Barn is here!! Join Mason and Conor for a dive into the first ever Shield episode where we meet almost everybody, including Vic Mackey, and Terry gets kind of a surprise. Theme song "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire. Logo by Kellyn Maguire.
Join Mason and I in a preamble to our deep dive into The Shield, here on The Barn. Theme song "Stance Gives You Balance" by Hogan Grip. Produced and edited by Conor Crockford and Mason Maguire.