12 Monkeys Uncaged: Recent Episodes
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12 Monkeys Uncaged is a podcast dedicated to the Syfy science fiction mystery drama series, 12 Monkeys. Hosted by Cory Metcalfe and Mike Ahr, they discuss each week’s episode, theorize on what might happen next, and share listener feedback out each episode.
One last hurrah for 12 Monkeys Uncaged! Our final podcast shares Mike's interview with Alisen Down, who of course plays Olivia on 12 Monkeys, which was conducted just before the season 4 finale aired on Syfy. Alisen shared the challenges of finding the voice of the Witness and how it paralleled Olivia's journey of self-discovery. Read more...
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We turn it over to the listeners who get their final say about 12 Monkeys as a series and how it all ended up in the perfect finale. We heard from so many people who have joined us on this journey these past four years, and you'll get to hear some insights Cory and I could never have come up with on our own. This Listener Feedback Extravaganza is a real treat!
Thank you to our Listener Feedback Extravaganza contributors (one of whom won our final set item giveaway!) including Maria, Alexander, William, John from Oregon, John from Chicago, Angela, Caryle, Mary, Sofie, Kate, Geoff, Taltos, and Carmelita. You all truly made this an epic ending to our podcast. Read more...
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It's Mike and Cory's last 12 Monkeys episode discussion ever for the series finale, "The Beginning"! What a great way to go out with a wonderful, thoughtful discussion filled with appreciation, speculation, and awe at how perfect everything was, topped off with some insightful, well-phrased feedback from the listeners. Like the show, the podcast got its perfect ending!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “The Beginning”! This week we talk about Deacon's strange task in the past that we never got to see, Cole's wonderfully understated persuasion of Cassie, the endlessly entertaining reunion of Cole and Ramse, the surprises of other return cameos for other characters, and, of course, the stellar ending with two different epilogues. Just the ultimate series finale of all time! Read more...
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We marvel over the tightly-written 12 Monkeys penultimate episode, "One Minute More," in which secrets are revealed that reach all the way back to season 1, but we also get plenty of shocking revelations from only the final season, such as who the real demon is! With such a wonderful set up, how could the series finale be anything other than epic?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for "One Minute More"! This week we talk about emotions and decisions portrayed without a single moment of dialogue, the masterful weaving of flashback and current narrative, the heart-breaking sacrifices that both Hannah and Cassie must make, and the beautiful fireside moment that gives this episode its name. Read more...
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"Demons" has an epic feel that takes us as close to the beginning and end of things as we've ever been in 12 Monkeys! The medieval setting really gives the story the depth it needed to take the team up the stairs to ring the bell, but what could the loss of the weapon mean? And where would the makeshift splinter machine have taken Cole?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Demons”! This week we talk about Jennifer's important realizations, the Seers' cryptic statements, Andrus' amazing characterization, Olivia's grim determination, Cole's wonderful vest rescue, and - of course - Deacon's ultimate sacrifice. Read more...
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Our 12 Monkeys discussion gets a bit literary as we discuss the wonderful duality of "Daughters" as it draws parallels between Hannah and Emma. Interestingly, although Terry Matalas calls the next series of episodes a "descent into darkness," the revelations we get in this one are quite enlightening. Deceiving the Witness to allow the team to reach the distant past is a bold move indeed!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Daughters”! This week we talk about Jones taunting Olivia, Olivia's ignorance of how to be a mother, Emma's resulting disillusionment, Cole's increasing impatience, Deacon's cryptic nosebleed, Old Jennifer's surprising return, Adler's swift reprimand of Cole, and much more! Read more...
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It's time for discussion of one of the zaniest episodes of 12 Monkeys ever: "Die Glocke"! Whether you thought Jennifer's singing and gleeful assassination of Hitler were over the top or not, this episode was undeniably fun. And it notably marks the end of Night 2 as well as the series of romps and adventures the team has been going on.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Die Glocke”! This week we talk about Deacon's return to the fold, Cole's determined role assignments, Jones' strange catatonic episode, Cassie's grindhouse moment, Jennifer's amazing improvisation, and the wonderful scene of everyone together at the end of the episode. Read more...
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The question of what comes after victory or loss in 12 Monkeys makes us very philosophical in our discussion of "After" this week. The admirably complex ins and outs of doing a causality loop episode put this one in the top five 12 Monkeys stories of all time. Plus it doesn't hurt to have the return of both Christopher Lloyd and Jay Karnes as Zalman Shaw and Agent Gale.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “After”! This week we talk about Jennifer's "oops loop," Cassie's growing doubts about a future for her and Cole, Cole's predictably reckless decisions, Deacon's surprising conversation with Jennifer, Jones' secret mission for Hannah, and Gale's amazing save of the mission by giving them their next destination. Read more...
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Our discussion enters the section of 12 Monkeys season 4 in which the adventures of Team Splinter begin in "Legacy." A trip to 1852 gives us the Wild West theme we never knew we wanted until now and blends it with the unlikely circumstance of the building of Titan and the return of Elliot Jones. This discussion contains spoilers up through episode 404 but is spoiler-free for future episodes that have already aired.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Legacy”! This week we talk about Jennifer's secret of no longer hearing voices, Cole's secret of the tale originating with his mother, Jones' secret of having a fatal dose of radiation, Elliot's journey of reconciliation especially with Hannah, and the interesting stranger we meet in the flashbacks to the early days of the invention of time travel. Read more...
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The final fireside chat for 12 Monkeys season 4 takes us through the ups and downs of one of the most perfect episodes of television ever! Terry Matalas has quite a few insights to share for many of the lingering questions fans may still have, and we guarantee you'll be more enlightened after listening to this podcast than you were before you hit play.
Along with Terry Matalas, we explore the possible life paths that brought the various characters to where they are in the fixed timeline epilogue, and we spend some time appreciating many of the closed loops, some of which go all the way back to season 1, including Cassie's recording, Ramse's son, and the return of Max. Join us as we take one last look back at the full breadth of 12 Monkeys in awe of how far we've come. Read more...
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It's time to explore the origin of the Witness in 12 Monkeys with our analysis of episode 403, "45 RPM." Cassie learns the hard way that using the same old strategy not only is doomed to fail but can cause unpredicted consequences. Plus Jennifer rejoins the fold! This discussion contains spoilers up through episode 403 but is spoiler-free for future episodes that have aired on Syfy.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “45 RPM”! This week we talk about Cassie's attempt to influence young Olivia, elder Olivia's transformation into the true Witness, Jennifer's last minute rescue, Cole's deciphering of the cryptex, and the amazing deception surrounding the motives of Olivia and her mother, whose cycle comes to a close in this episode. Read more...
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The third trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes begin the "descent into darkness" of night 3, which includes 407 “Daughters,” 408 “Demons,” and 409 “One Minute More.” The search for the weapon may have ended in tragedy, but the revelations made throughout the night were almost too much to take in! Terry's input is going to be incredibly crucial for this one.
Terry Matalas joins Mike and Cory for this discussion of night 3, and the 12 Monkeys showrunner has plenty to share about how these three episodes were conceived and executed. We speculate on how the true identity of the "demon" will affect the two-hour finale, what it means for the identity of Cole's mother to finally have been revealed, and how the various deaths in these episodes effect the overall satisfying nature of the finale run. Read more...
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Our podcast discussion continues for 12 Monkeys with a Terry Matalas penned and helmed episode, “Ouroboros,” in which Jones, Cassie, and Cole revisit the very first splinter from season 1 from a different perspective. Plenty of emotional content and opportunities to explain some problems with the time machine make this one of the best episodes of the series. This discussion contains spoilers for episode 401 and 402 but is spoiler-free for episodes that have aired on Syfy.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “Ouroboros”! This week we talk about Cassie's decision to go off on her own, Cole's conversation with Ramse, Jones' conversation with herself, and the changes that are being made to the mission moving forward such that everyone operates together as one. Read more...
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[sc:tmtop] 12 Monkeys Season 4 Night 2 Discussion with Terry Matalas The second trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes lightens the mood as Team Splinter embarks on series of adventures in night 2, which includes 404 “Legacy,” 405 “After,” and 406 “Die Glocke.” The search for the weapon is on as the Witness seeks […]
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We’re back with more episode analysis for 12 Monkeys, this time with the season premiere, “The End,” which finds us right where we left off in season three. We talk about all of the conflicting emotions with the different members of the team and speculate on where things might be headed once they escape Titan. This discussion contains spoilers for episode 401 but is spoiler-free for episodes 402 and 403.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for “The End”! This week we talk about Cassie’s hopelessness, Jones’ daring plan, Deacon’s wonderful delay tactics, Cole’s stubborn adherence to the mission, and the various deaths that spring up right from the start. Read more...
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The first chapter of 12 Monkeys season 4 has finally arrived, and fans all over the U.S. were glued to their seats as night 1 unfolded, including 401 "The End," 402 "Ouroboros," and 403 "45 RPM," and the three episodes together really felt like the first chapter of the final tale. The story of the Witness took center stage as the team struggled to find a unified purpose.
Terry Matalas joins Mike for this first night of discussion, and the 12 Monkeys showrunner has plenty to share about this opening run of episodes. We speculate on the nature of the Seers, Jones' new approach to the mission, Deacon's not-so-surprising duplicity, Cassie's one last attempt to take out the Witness, and how revisiting the first splinter changes how we see the overall series. Read more...
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With the final season of 12 Monkeys upon us, it’s important to reflect on the story so far, as complicated as it is, to have certain ideas fresh in our minds. Will certain fan theories prove true, or will they at least be addressed? Where did we leave off with the different characters? What are we guessing will happen in the final run of 12 Monkeys, now less than two weeks away?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news (especially regarding the podcast schedule and some cool giveaways we have for you), commentary and analysis for the series so far, including a look at the cycles that have appeared in the different seasons, and our special visit with Terry Matalas to share his thoughts leading into the premiere! Read more...
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12 Monkeys season 3 is over, but the theories and predictions still abound! Join us as we read listener mail, play audio feedback, and respond to your thoughts and impressions of the season. We've got opinions about Olivia and how she'll become what she needs to become, about who Cole's mother may or may not be, about whether or not the "linear binge" was a good idea, and much, much more!
Season 3 may have gone way too quickly, but linger with us for awhile, won't you? Read more...
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12 Monkeys showrunner Terry Matalas hopped back on the phone to talk about season 3 and answer some of our burning questions. He was out in the forest filming a scene for season 4 and teased some of the more significant aspects of season 3 that he assured us would get their payoff.
We hope you enjoyed our commentary for the 12 Monkeys season 3 linear binge, as well as our special set visit interview clips! We want to express our gratitude to Terry and the cast of 12 Monkeys for participating in our podcast and to Den of Geek for allowing us to piggyback on their coverage. Read more...
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It's no surprise that the season 3 finale of 12 Monkeys is titled Witness, but the identity of the Witness certainly was! Just when we thought we had it figured out! The battle seemed all but impossible, and parts of it actually were! But the ending was satisfying - not exactly a cliffhanger but a resolution with huge revelations for season 4.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Jennifer's important mission and rising significance, Cole's and Cassie's refusal to give up, Jones' willingness to sacrifice for her greater good, Mallick's complicity with Olivia's rebel faction, and the sealed fate of Olivia herself, now revealed to be her own greatest enemy, the Witness. Read more...
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Athan Cole certainly does not seem to be amenable to the future laid out before him, and in the 12 Monkeys episode, Thief, we see his avoidance strategy. Told brilliantly through Cole's and Cassie's reading of his journals, a love story unfolds that explains it all, including why someone might want to pursue the eternal now promised by the Red Forest.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Thief, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about the incredibly insightful Cassie and Cole flashbacks, the vision of the three Jennifers and where it leads Ms. Goines, the inevitable fate of Eliza (the mysterious "Beloved E"), and the desperation of Jones in her desire to know more, even to the point of trusting Olivia. Read more...
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The team is splintered in an entirely different way in the episode of 12 Monkeys entitled Masks. Is the fissure between Team Jones and Team Witness too wide to ever bridge again? Will Cole and Cassie finally rekindle the life they lost in the 1950's here in 1899? Is their mission to save their son from his fate doomed to fail, or is it the only hope for success?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Cassie learning to pick pockets and Cole learning to dance, the amazing masquerade costumes and masks in black and red, the wonderful Rupert Graves as the elder Sebastian, and the questionable wisdom of bringing Olivia into the grand plan. Read more...
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The 12 Monkeys writers fit a LOT of story into this episode entitled Nurture both in the form of Cassie's solo visit to the past and the mission to attack the Guardians' stronghold. With a last minute change of heart, it appears the Cassie and Cole are on their own now! How will the team survive this divide among their numbers?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Kathryn Railly's amazing insights into her grandson, Sebastian's protection of the boy in his charge, Deacon's suspicions about secrets being held, Jones' investigation of what happened between Cole and Ramse, and the future status of Jennifer in the long game. Read more...
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Going beyond fate versus free will is the idea of nature versus nurture in the rearing of a child in the 12 Monkeys episode entitled Nature. In this Christmas episode of sorts, we see the early Army of the 12 Monkeys led by Pallid Man's father (Christopher Lloyd) and the Messenger known as Mantis (Scottie Thompson), and Cole and Cassie see what their son is capable of.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Nature, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about the return of Agent Gale, the strange ritual of selecting the twelfth, the mystery of Project Charon, the absence of Deacon on the Word of the Witness, and much more. Read more...
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Night 2 of 12 Monkeys season 3 gets off to a raring start with a trip to the 1980s in this very Ocean's-11-like episode entitled Causality. Secrets abound in this heist to get the Word of the Witness, but with Cole and Cassie gaining a surprising ally, things are about to get really interesting!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Causality, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about the triumphant return of Leland Goines, the wonderful Impractical Jokers cameo, the seemingly easy change in Olivia's history, the natural acting ability of Deacon, and the possible reason behind Hannah's desire to evacuate. Read more...
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We got 12 Monkeys showrunner Terry Matalas on the phone to talk about the brilliance of Night 1 of the season 3 linear binge. He's got plenty to share about the first four episodes of season 3 including exclusive insight on Ramse's story arc. He also teases what's to come in the remaining installments.
Join us all weekend for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Nights 2 and 3, and our special set visit interview clips! Terry and I talk about each of the characters and how they start the night and where they end up by the fourth episode. Terry will be back at the end of season 3 to debrief the rest of the episodes. Read more...
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The tough choice is made as the brothers, Cole and Ramse, go head-to-head in the latest 12 Monkeys episode appropriately titled Brothers. Is it hypocritical of Cole to protect one person over billions when he criticized Ramse for doing the same? Or is Ramse in the wrong for deceiving Cole in a fake play against the Witness?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Brothers, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Jennifer's troubling vision, Cassie's inadvertent snubbing of Deacon, the shocking discovery one year in the facility's future, and Olivia's prescient - but not Primary - powers. Read more...
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With Olivia caged and Deacon imprisoned, the 12 Monkeys episode title Enemy takes on several meanings. How do you get your supposed enemy to do or say what you want? And who among your friends is really an enemy themselves? These seem to be the prevailing questions in this third episode of the season.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Enemy, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Hannah's influence on Jones, Cole's creative use of the machine, Deacon's coping mechanism during confinement, Mallick's hidden motivations, and Jennifer's fear of Olivia. Read more...
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We're going down some dark paths in the second episode of 12 Monkeys' third season entitled Guardians! The team seems very fractured, and the mission has barely even started yet! Fortunately, Jennifer is back in play and appears to at least have an inkling of what's going on, but with Ramse showing up on Raritan's doorstep with Olivia, what could possibly be coming next?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Guardians, and our special set visit interview clip! This week we talk about Jennifer's hurt feelings, Ramse's unbelievable sacrifice, Cole's lack of sensitivity, Jones' classy time travel attire, and the true intentions of this Mallick character. Read more...
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Looks like we're picking up right where we left off in the 12 Monkeys season 3 premiere, Mother. Right away, we're learning a lot about Titan and what everyone has been doing for the past few months: a whole lot of nothing! But things get weird, too, with Jennifer's experience in France and Cole talking to himself, and not in the traditional way.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Mother, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cole's desperation, Jones' indulgence, Hannah's volatility, Cassie's rebellion, and the role of those in Titan charged with the Mother's care. Read more...
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Time for a 12 Monkeys season 2 debrief with our bonus listener feedback episode! Together with an enlightening interview with eminent writer, Sean Tretta, and a surprise call-in from showrunner Terry Matalas and Jennifer Goines herself, Emily Hampshire, this feedback episode begins with a bang!
Join us for the fun in analyzing all of the listener feedback that came in! In this episode we hear from over 30 different contributors, each with their own theories and reactions, but a common theme begins to emerge as the podcast progresses concerning the motivations of the witness and the idea of the sons of Ramse and Cole possibly being at odds. Read more...
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Like a classical piece with its cadenza, the 12 Monkeys season 2 finale, Memory of Tomorrow, was the perfect cap to a season full of non-stop thrills. Some of our predictions came to fruition, but the manner in which they were fulfilled was unexpected in the extreme! With some mysteries solved, others present themselves as fodder for a third season that we're left wishing we could splinter to see.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Memory of Tomorrow, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cole leaving Cassie out of his decision to undo his mistake, Madeleine Stowe's wonderful portrayal of Lillian who guided Cole to a solution, Jones' transformation during the year she had to wait, the possible fate of the noble Deacon, and of course the all-important identity and circumstance of the Witness. Read more...
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Utter failure permeates this week's 12 Monkeys episode entitled Blood Washed Away, but at least we got our "Casserole" moment! With all the narrative time leaps, the story took on an epic scale and the deaths were worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy. It almost felt like a season finale! Thankfully, though, it isn't, and the ending should be spectacular.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the investigation at Maxwell Rigfield, the tension between Cassie and Cole, the leadership problems of young Jennifer Goines, the mystery surrounding the there-but-not-there Titan, and the shocking juxtaposition of passion and death at the end of the episode. Read more...
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The fissure that has grown between members of the group splits wide open in the latest 12 Monkeys episode, Resurrection, and death results. Now we can only hope that Cole is successful in his mission so that much of the damage is undone. But with a year budgeted for both missions, the repairs will take a long time to complete with no guarantee of success.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Resurrection, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deacon's spitefulness, Jennifer's acceptance of fate, Cassie's awakening to her fear, Cole's willingness to sacrifice for his mission, Jones' going down with the ship, and much more! Read more...
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Causal loops abound, and betrayal is everywhere in the latest episode of 12 Monkeys entitled Fatherland. Will the break in the group lead to a split in the mission as well? Will Olivia's fateful decision also cause a crack in the armor for the Army of the 12 Monkeys? Plenty of set-up as we head into the "three-part finale," as Terry Matalas puts it.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Fatherland, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's possible regret, Olivia's backstory and transformation, Cole's and Jones' manner of dealing with deception, Gale's noble sacrifice, and the location of Titan! Read more...
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The origin story of the Daughters doesn't turn out the way we expected in this week's 12 Monkeys episode, Hyena, nor does the investigation into Titan and the Witness in 2044. With several clues being doled out for time periods that could be explored, where will the travelers head next? And how will Pallid Man involve himself with Titan?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Hyena, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Dr. Jones' endearing patience with Hannah, the Cassie and Ramse team-up and why they hate each other, Jennifer's guerilla tactics which backfire tragically, Olivia's humility and blasphemy towards the Witness, and Cole's circular advice about the right ending. Read more...
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The most emotional episode of 12 Monkeys ever comes this week in Lullaby, and we're still drying the tears. Terry Matalas and company weren't exaggerating when they called this the best episode of the series to date! We had a lot of fun heaping praise onto this amazing episode, and our listeners had a lot to say as well.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's single-minded focus on the mission, Cole's uncanny ability to understand the complexities of time travel, Jennifer's cryptic mode of communication, Jones' poetic eulogy and voiceover, and the wonderful guest spots form Xander Berkeley and Brooke Williams. Read more...
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With a distinct horror vibe, Meltdown takes 12 Monkeys down the Witness' rabbit hole, and not everyone comes out alive! Amazingly, this bottle episode manages to further the story with a wholly unfamiliar style, and yet it fits the mythology perfectly!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Meltdown, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Eckland's noble gesture, Jones' accumulating guilt, Sam's suddenly increased importance, Ramse's never-ending grief, Cassie's insight into the Witness, and Cole's unwavering understanding of Cassie. Read more...
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It's the buddy cop episode as 12 Monkeys heads to 1975 in Immortal! Besides the obvious mending of the friendship between Cole and Ramse and the "saving" of another Primary (depending on how you look at it), this episode left us with a shocker dealing with the consequences of Cassie's red tea indoctrination. What exactly is going on there?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Immortal, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cole's leap-no-look attitude, Kyle Slade's supposed mission to conquer the Witness, the changing of history in saving Victoria, Ramse's tough love with both Cole and Victoria, and the possible future in store for both Cassie and Jennifer. Read more...
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Was the Witness' identity revealed in the latest episode of 12 Monkeys, Bodies of Water? Certainly his method of communication was made clear as the 12 Monkeys fought their internal battles. Meanwhile, both the ladies in the past and the guys in the future seem to have come to a mutual understanding in very different ways.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for EP NAME, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deacon's idea of respect, Jennifer's thin grasp on sanity, Cassie's increasing compassion, Eckland's wonderful irreverence, Olivia's possible paralysis, and Pallid Man's rise to power. Read more...
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I want to tell you a story.
In 2010, I did something I never thought I would do: I forgave Fox Broadcasting. In 2012, I realized something even more unexpected: I had actually begun to respect Fox again.
The ire that Fox earned over its mistreatment and cancellation of Firefly was well deserved, and the passionate-verging-on-obsessive fan base that forms the foundation of smart, serious science fiction has a VERY long memory. But the only thing more potent than our ability to carry a grudge is our dedication to the shows that define what it means to be great science fiction. Read more...
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Emily Hampshire was kind enough to take the time during filming on Schitt's Creek to talk to us about what's been going on with Jennifer Goines in 12 Monkeys. She talked about everything from time travel to the Daughters to Primaries. Join us for this very special interview edition shared courtesy of Den of Geek! Read more...
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This week's episode of 12 Monkeys, Emergence, felt a lot like a season finale - so much was revealed! With Jones feeling more uncertain than she ever has, it was nice to have Jennifer give her a new perspective. Let's just hope that carries over into other personality conflicts that could use some perspective as well.
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Emergence, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Pallid Man's return, Agent Gale's surprising cooperation, Ramse's enlightening conversation with Cassie, Cole's admirably single-minded focus, and the ever brilliant Dr. Eckland. Read more...
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The journey to the 40's begins with a surprising amount of failure in this week's 12 Monkeys episode, One Hundred Years. Cole and Cassie just keep getting there too late! What repercussions will the paradox have for the out-cold time travelers, not to mention those in 2044 who are being inundated with red vegetation and time explosions?
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for One Hundred Years, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's nastiness, Cole's quick acclimation, Ramse's death sentence, Deacon's puzzling ingratiation, the nature of Primaries, and the new problems with the time stream. Read more...
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The anchor for the second season of 12 Monkeys is set in this amazing episode, Primary. With history actually being changed and a new mission being put into place, it's clear that the virus is only one part of a larger plan. If only the splinter team were more united in purpose and motivation!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Primary, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Jones' unexpected partner, Jennifer's long game in paying back her debts, the incredible scene between Ramse and Deacon, the debut of Suite 607 and the larger implications of its existence, and the triumphant return of some of our favorite scientists. Read more...
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12 Monkeys season 2 is off to a roaring start with the season premiere appropriately entitled Year of the Monkey. With Amanda in the post-apocalyptic future and Cole and Ramse on the run, there are quite a few role reversals to talk about in this first podcast discussion of the season!
Join us for 12 Monkeys news, commentary and analysis for Year of the Monkey, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's transformation, Cole's softening, Jennifer's desperation, Ramse's possible change of heart, Deacon's evolving motivations, Olivia's hardened stance, and the mysterious destinations of the Messengers. Read more...
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Season 2 of 12 Monkeys is almost upon us, and Cory and Mike have returned to the microphone for this interview extravaganza to comment on some exclusive audio content coming straight from the set of 12 Monkeys. Mike visited the set in November of 2015 and has been waiting a long time to share these tidbits from the actors and showrunner of 12 Monkeys. Read more...
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Cole and Cassie use Aaron to find where the Army of the 12 Monkeys is operating and get a surprising amount of information from Markridge's new CEO, Jennifer Goines, in the season finale, Arms of Mine. The discovery of the Splinter Project in 2015 leads to some unexpected divergences from what is expected, leaving enticing hints for what's to come next season.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our "Sandbox Mailbox" for listener feedback! This week we talk about Ramse's change of heart, Cassie's shocking injury and subsequent time travel, the advent of "the twelve," and the possible direction of future seasons. Read more...
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Saving Cole becomes the top priority in Paradox as younger versions of both Jones and Cole are sought out in 2015. As the past unfolds the way Jones (shockingly) remembers it, it spells the end of Cole's time traveling days. But other strangers appear on the scene, chalky-faced soldiers who want one thing: access to the facility.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our "Sandbox Mailbox" for listener feedback! This week we talk about Cassie's use of the truth, Cole's childhood memory of his father's death, Jones' decision to have Hannah in her life, and Deacon's surprise return assisting the strange invaders. Read more...
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Didn't Shonin feel like a season finale? What an episode! Ramse takes the long road from 1987 to 2015, and his mission to keep Cole from erasing his son include working with some unlikely allies who were expecting him! Everything happened the way it did because of Ramse's involvement - but is he the Witness?
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the mysterious identity of Olivia's father, the agelessness of Ramse and others, the prescient nature of Jennifer's insanity, and the apparent end of the Splinter Project in 2043. Read more...
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Cole is back in Cassie's life, and the hunt for the cause of the plague continues in Divine Move! Unfortunately, Ramse has decided that Project Splinter cannot continue if he is to keep his family intact. What will he and Cole do now that they are both supposedly trapped in 1987?
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our "Sandbox Mailbox" for listener feedback! This week we talk about Cassie's noble sacrifice, Jennifer's cryptic speech, Cole's deteriorating health, and Ramse's impulsive actions. Read more...
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Jones is clearly willing to do whatever it takes to continue Cole's mission in this week's episode, Tomorrow. Whose obsessive devotion to their cause is right and just? In one of the most tragic episodes of the season, it's time to choose a side despite everyone, including our heroes, exposing all of their flaws.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Ramse's changing motivations, Jones' willingness to lie to complete the mission, Cassie's past being Cole's future, and the fractured relationships within this episode. Read more...
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Cole is trapped in the past as the power core that runs the Splinter Project fails in Yesterday! New powerplays and character dynamics appear as Jones, Ramse, and Whitley travel to Spearhead, another stronghold in this post-apocalyptic world, to borrow needed parts. Which plan will win out?
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's changing heart, Ramse's new family, Foster's faith in a cure, and Cole's increasingly detailed dream. Read more...
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It almost seems like the mission is coming to a close in The Keys, and we have no idea what's going to happen next. Cole gets particularly timey-wimey as he travels back and forth to prevent the M5-10 virus from spreading from Chechnya via Operation Troy or getting into the hands of the Army of the 12 Monkeys.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Aaron's bold risks, Cassie's conflicted emotions, Cole's appreciation for life, and Wexler's subtle clues. Read more...
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Cole enlists the help of Aaron to rescue Cassie and fix the broken timeline in The Red Forest. In the process, however, a brand new element of intrigue is introduced in the form of secret government projects in Chechnya. Where and when will Cole be sent to next?
Join us for show news, episode analysis, our "Declassified" segment, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cole's willingness to sacrifice himself for the mission despite his continued brutality, Aaron's understandable skepticism as he slowly is persuaded to join the mission, and the Witness' mysterious mission and questionable level of reality. Read more...
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Cole and Cassie reach The Night Room, and things just get even weirder! The source of the virus seems to be a dessicated corpse of some kind, which, when destroyed, doesn't seem to change much. Or does it? The Pallid Man seems to know more than he lets on as does Jennifer Goines. What is really going on here?
This is what podcasts are made for! Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Jones' moral dilemma, Cole's past sins, Jennifer's hidden intelligence, and the Pallid Man's quest at the behest of someone called "The Witness." Read More...
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In recent episodes of 12 Monkeys, we met the character, Deacon, who rules the scavenger tribe known as West VII with an iron fist. Todd Stashwick plays this sadistic but strangely moral antagonist with villainous grace. He spoke with us about his perspective on his character, his experience with genre television fandom, and other aspects of his career including video games, web comics, voice acting, and comedy improv. A very interesting interview that you don't want to miss! Read more...
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The investigation into the viral outbreak takes a back seat to some back story for Cole and Ramse in this week's episode entitled Atari. Cole's flawed nature demands a moral compass, and in the past that role was filled by Ramse. Will Cassie be his new compass as he navigates the past to prevent the death of billions?
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment (although this week it's a different special treat)! This week we talk about the masterful evil of Deacon, the fortunate duplicity of Max, the apparent death (but not really) of Jones and Ramse, and the evolution of Cole's brutality. Read more...
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Cole travels to 2014 in Cassandra Complex to investigate "the one that got away," whom surprisingly Cassie knew during a quarantine in Haiti! The race to find the Night Room continues, and Cole is being dogged at every turn by the Pallid Man and the Army of the 12 Monkeys. Plus we get a new glimpse at what life is like in 2043.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cassie's breakdown, Cole's deception, and the goals of the West 7. Read more...
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The search for the Army of the 12 Monkeys begins with search for the patient in Room 248 in Mentally Divergent. Pretty sure Cole wasn't expecting the girl to be Goines' daughter! Details are revealed about the role of the Markridge Group and the Army in the secret development of the virus that wiped out the future.
Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Cole's friendship with Ramse, his power struggle with Jones, his connections with Jennifer, and his growing attachment to Cassie. Read more...
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The new Syfy series 12 Monkeys begs to be discussed! Mike and Cory get the conversation going in this introductory episode of the podcast in which we talk about the pilot, "Splinter." Comparisons to the 1995 film are inevitable and, perhaps surprisingly, the television show holds its own quite well as it reinvents the classic time travel movie.
Join us as we break down the differences from the source material, the characters and actors in the series, and the analysis of the rules being established for Cole's mission! This week we talk about the paradoxes, the coincidences, and the snappy dialogue.Read more...
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