Mangum Talks TV: Recent Episodes
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This is a general podcast wherein Spencer and Lee will review TV shows they are interested in or think warrant discussion. It's pretty great.
Spencer and Lee have a grand old time talking through the exact dynamics of the Daniel and Helen budding romance, Juliet's showdown with the maybe-AI, Harriet Walter's A+ performance and what feels off about Knox and Shirley. Good times.
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Somehow, Ted Lasso returned. Spencer and Lee dive back into the wonderful world of Biscuits with the Boss, Keely-squeals, Higgybottoms, Rebecca's fits and our favorite coach from Kansas City, Missouri (or is it Kansas?). Spencer is very skeptical about this show returning... how will the restart land with him?
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Spencer and Lee review the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon, Season 3. Lee is sick for this one (again), so apologies for any coughing, etc. However, there was a DRAGON FIGHT and Lee couldn't miss the opportunity to break it down, moment by moment, and power rank each dragon pre and post fight. Oh, and they review the rest of the episode.
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In a shocking turn of events, Spencer comes out in HUGE support of the show this week- opening with "this was my favorite episode of the season." Really interesting discussion follows about the episode, expectations for the show, adaptation choices, Common's acting and the current vs flashback timelines.
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Spencer and Lee are boarding very close to outright disliking much of this show. Frustration abounds this week as the guys dive into HBO's House of the Dragon, Season 3, Episode 6 "Faceless Men." Spencer comes with a list of gripes, Lee attempts to move the conversation more positively (but then the issue of the script comes up...), and they both can't wait to talk about THAT ending.
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Spencer and Lee break down episode 4 of the Apple TV+ series "Silo." They continue to rave about the flashback timeline, award some kudos to a few of the show's actors, break down that reveal, and call out a few fans who guessed it correctly. Lots of energy in this one. Great season of TV so far.
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Spencer and Lee work their way through a transitional episode of HBO's House of the Dragon, Season 3. Episode 5 moved a lot of plot lines forward and the guys attempt to untangle them in this recap. For instance, Lee attempts define exactly what the "family drama" and "mommy issues" are that seem to be plaguing the Targ boys. There is the requisite fussing about dialogue and plot, and Lee comes up with the Unified Theory of Why The Show Isn't As Good As Game of Thrones (theory name still under development). Plus, Spencer leads the recap!
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Spencer and Lee descend into the Silo to review Season 3, Episode 3 "A Dark Web." Lee gets a lesson on catchy podcasting from his AI while double dog daring the show AI to act. Spencer finds a few plot elements to logically deconstruct, however, on the whole, appreciated a solid, mid-season transition episode. RIP Orla and welcome back Lukas. Let's put our gas masks on and theorize about the grey-haired man. It's a party.
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Spencer and Lee mount their wild dragons this week to journey to Tumbleton, visiting with a rather rude Commander, Lord Ormund Hightower. They differ a bit on their thoughts about this episode. Spencer highlighted a few scenes that really worked for him, and Lee took every opportunity through 85 minutes to convey his disappointment in the script writing. At the end, they start to frame what they think HotD's legacy will be in the larger Westeros-verse.
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Spencer and Lee descend into the down deep to tackle season 3, episode 2 "of the Apple+ TV series "Silo" titled "It's All Good." Lee is sick in this one, and has a hoarse voice, so apologies in advance if the audio is a little rough. He's drinking plenty of Vitamin D+ laced hot tea and should be back to shipshape next week. Lee continues to enjoy the flashbacks and Spencer thinks the Congressman isn't worthy of a mailroom position (or apparently air?). This was a fun one.
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The Queen sits the Iron Throne and it looks like she's ready to one-star the position. Ruling isn't all it's cracked up to be in this mid-season (!!) episode of Season 3 of House of the Dragon. Spencer and Lee start the discussion by giving updates on their general feelings about the show: what, at a macro-level, is working, what are areas of concern, and what the season needs to do the rest of the way. Spencer (sort of) admits he's wrong and Lee really digs in on the acting performances. Good times all around.
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Spencer and Lee descend back into the Silo (and turn the clock back) for an absolutely compelling premiere of season 3 of the Apple TV+ series "Silo." Both Spencer and Lee were impressed with the premiere, although Spencer (predictably) has quibbles with one huge trope (yes, that one). Spencer also works in a recommendation for the original Tarzan novels.
MTTV will be covering each and every episode of Silo season 3, hope you join us.
Fair warning- Lee wasn't feeling well this episode... He promises to tighten things up and make Mayor Juliette (who is totally, actually Juliette) proud with his performance next week.
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It's go time Team Black, but at what cost (tm). Spencer and Lee review a thoroughly enjoyable episode of House of the Dragon- Rhaynera mourns (and conquers), the Sea Snake gets settled into being poor (again), Caraxes and Syrax get fresh, and Daemon is simultaneously awesome and moronic. Lots to discuss in this jam packed episode.
Warning- Spencer's audio is bad this week (he's traveling), we forgive him for this, but. not for his bad Alicent takes.
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Spencer and Lee hop into their dragon mounts and take flight for the premiere of season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon. Can the show redeem a subpar second season? Will Aemond leave Kings Landing? Will Corlys make peace with his (remaining) sons? Will Daemon and the Starks [new band name] find the Hightowers? Will Rhaynera ever leave that room? LOTS of questions as we kick off what will surely be a fire breathing, plot moving, monarch shifting season in Westeros.
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Spencer and Lee review the final (so far!) season of Amazon's The Expanse. Due to the truncated season and it being the last season (so far!), this was a heavy book vs show discussion. Warning for book spoilers through book 6 "Babylon's Ashes" and all short stories through 'Strange Dogs.'
This was an absolute BLAST. Thank you all for strapping in your suit, passing through the crew assess arm ,and loading up the Roci with us. We really enjoyed this and will absolutely be doing more Mangum Binge Rewatch episodes between coverage of ongoing shows going forward.
Next up- we drop back into pre-Robert Rebellion Westeros for Season 3 of House of the Dragon. It's (finally) time for The Battle of the Gullet! Join us for coverage of the premiere, airing on HBO, June 21st at 9 pm EST!
Spencer and Lee rock out (too soon?) to season 5 of The Expanse, in this installment of MANGUM BINGE REWATCH. They agree that this is the best season of Amazon's run with the show. They talk through the various plots, and check in with all our Roci shipmates.
PEACHES!
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Spencer and Lee load up the Roci, monitor the speed limit and travel through the Ring Gates to Ilus (New Terra?!) for a jam-packed beginning to the Amazon era of The Expanse. They talk through the primary 4 plot lines of the season: the election on Earth, Bobbie's roving on Mars, the Belter beefs and whatever the hell is happening on Ilus (New Terra). Fun discussion of a really interesting seasons, setting us up for the final two seasons of the adaptation (SO FAR).
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Spencer and Lee review a FIRE season SyFy's The Expanse. Season 3 is Lee's favorite seasons of The Expanse and one of his favorite of all time and he is in an appropriately giddy/ unreasonable/ hyperbolic mood for it as he joins Spencer to break down the good, the great, and the very great moments of the season.
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Spencer and Lee are on the float again! The guys discuss their rewatch of season 2 of the SyFy/ Amazon Prime series "The Expanse." This season does a lot of heavy character development work, so the they work structure the pod around character arcs. They also go deep into protomolecule rules (magic?) and Lee gives significant book-to-show perspective throughout.
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Spencer and Lee (finally) dive into The Expanse! In this episode, they discuss the entire first season of SyFy/ Amazon's "The Expanse" in it's entirety. The episode does not include spoilers for future seasons, however, both hosts have seen the full series and provide non-spoilery context and summaries of the events in season 1. Because, really, what the hell happened to the Cant?
Amos forever.
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Spencer and Lee discuss the newest series on Mangum Talks TV, Mangum Binge Rewatch. We start next week with our first rewatch, season 1 of The Expanse... If you don't want to revisit The Expanse, we'll be back with House of the Dragon season 3 coverage in June.
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Lee comes up for air to check in with Spencer on the finale of season of HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms". While they (read Lee) has some criticisms, including three book-to-show changes he didn't like, they mostly rave about an entirely successful season. They do a few minutes of full spoiler talk at the end.
Game of Thrones is back.
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Spencer and Lee review the penultimate episode of season 1 of HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." What. A Ride.
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Spencer and Lee gush over an incredible hour of television, going line-by-line and scene-by-scene. They break down backstories, motiviations, production and acting queues to contexualize the events of the episode against the background of larger A Song of Ice and Fire world and history. By the end, the guys were ready to be Dunk's #6 and #7. Really fun episode to review.
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Warning- Spencer and Lee didn't exactly love this episode, or the back-half of season 2, for that matter. They do make an effort about 31 minutes in to get a little more positive, but they have a lot to say about what worked and (moreso) what didn't work in this finale and in season 2 as a whole.
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Spencer and Lee go scene-by-scene and line-by-line to break down a revealing episode of HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." They dive deep into the lore, compare scenes with the novella, examine minor characters, and dedicate a few minutes at the end to a spoiler discussion. Bonus: Spencer sings.
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Spencer and Lee review the penultimate episode of season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Fallout." Spencer's more positive this week, Lee can't get past one particular cut-scene, and they both agree the flashbacks are as effective as Hank MacClean leading covert human trials. Good times all around as we barrel ahead into next week's finale.
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Spencer and Lee roll the clock back and do an old school version of the podcast. They go line by line through the episode and dive deep into the lore of Westeros. Show episode run time- 33 minutes. Podcast episode run time- 1 hour and 41 minutes. Completely. Ridiculous. But a whole lot of fun.
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Fair warning- Spencer and Lee have such strong feelings about this episode, the various plots, where things are going, what the show is trying to say, and how this all relates to Lee's strong dislike of "The Pit" that they never get to the script. Great discussion via a short-form episode.
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Spencer and Lee dive back into Westeros! They finally get a Dunk and Egg adaptation to discuss endlessly.... and this episode does not disappoint. Spencer is on cloud nine, Lee is back to proudly spreading the gospel of Martin... We. Are. So. Back.
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This week, Spencer announces a big change in his assessment of Fallout Season 2. Lee is still all-in and spends at least two minutes too long pitching new names for Hank. A great episode of TV, a great series, a great time discussing it.
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Spencer and Lee dive into the about-mid-way point of Fallout season 2. They both love Steph vs Betty, but pass on future Reg-led support groups. Lee suggests a longer story arc for Lucy, Spencer complains about silliness and they both agree that Cooper-Ghoul is the best thing in the show. Lee ends with Johnny Cash facts. Have a great week!
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Spencer and Lee begin what looks to be a season long battle about the quality of season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Fallout." Weirdly enough, the first battle line seems to be drawn over Macaulay Culkin. Oh, and Lee plays right into a Kumail Nanjiani standup joke... Good times all around.
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Spencer and Lee wrap up their season 1 coverage of the Apple+ Series "Pluribus." While acknowledging there is a lot to like, Lee spends most of the podcast complaining. Spencer is spry and generally in good spirits. We're unsure if we'll cover season two (when it is released in 2045*)
*- Estimate provided by Spencer
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Spencer and Lee dive into episode 2 of season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Fallout." Lee has a rant (or two) about the Brotherhood. A potential mega-villain (heel) is being created, Spencer is unhappy with the Lucy story line (good acting though), and the guys work in a little Diehard talk for the holiday.
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Spencer and Lee head back into The Wasteland armed with Pip Boys and pockets full of bottle caps to battle Ghouls, rival factions, societal apathy, and corporate greed. Amazon Prime's "Fallout" is back for Season 2 and Spencer and Lee go long-form in reviewing episode 1.
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Spencer and Lee devour the HDP laden middle of season 1 of Apple TV's "Pluribus". Spoiler: Spencer's hyped, Lee has one big hang up...
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The person named Spencer and the person named Lee join the hive mind to review episodes 1-3 of the Apple + TV series "Pluribus."
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Spencer and Lee review the season and series finale of Netflix's "Black Rabbit." Good riddance, we say.
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Spencer and Lee throw out the script and decide to get into what (they think) is wrong with this show.
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Spencer and Lee break down their favorite episode of the series thus far. In it, Lee calls for an intervention, Spencer reveals what sport he played in high school, and they both revel in a fantastic episode soundtrack.
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Lee is on vacation this week, but still tags up with Spencer to review episode 5 of Netflix's Black Rabbit "Trailblazer." The podcast ends up structure around a discussion of two primary plot points: Roxie's attempts to oust Jake from the restaurant, and the Jack/ Wes/ Estelle love triangle. The end with reviewing the music from the episode which includes:
Sidewinders- "Can't You Feel the Fire"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwY0KT0N44Q
Eels- "Prizefighter"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3sdPM5mfJ4
Black Rabbits- "Outside People"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeGE7iI2ogM
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Spencer and Lee get plot heavy this episode, focusing on the sins of Jake and Vince and talking through their hopes for redepemption and where they see the plot going through the rest of the show. This was a short-form episode, and the guys are feeling the anxiety the show so keenly wants to convey.
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Spencer and Lee have it out over Vince's responsibility for Trevor's injury. It's a shorter episode of Black Rabbit this week, but that doesn't stop the guys from going long discussing everything from movie theaters, the show's relationship to horror movies, state liability laws, and Lee's (possibly) insane and uncomforable theory about Gen. Good times all around this week.
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Lee and a cold-battling Spencer sort through the significant character development, backstory growth and plot development within episode 2 of Netflix's "Black Rabbit." This is the one where Spencer agrees to loan Lee money.
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Spencer and Lee begin their review of the Netflix limited series "Black Rabbit." They give their general thoughts about the show, discuss major plot points, walk through some of the secondary characters and end with a discussion on 90s grunge. Join us for good times at the Black Rabbit this week.
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Spencer and Lee review the finale of season 2 of the Apple TV+ series "Silo."
Next, we will be reviewing each episode of "Black Rabbit" on Netflix, which premieres September 18th. More information on Black Rabbit: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/black-rabbit
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Spencer and Lee dive into the Silo, reviewing the penultimate episode of season 2 in this SUPER-SIZED episode. In trademark fashion, they break down each and every line and each and every scene from the episode.
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Spencer and Lee talk through episode 8 of season 2 of the Silo. They're still disappointed with the Walker storyline and the budget/ setting for Silo 17, but they conclude that the cast is carrying an otherwise flawed season of TV.
Great discussion this week... and Lee offers prizes!
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Spencer and Lee dive into the Silo in a long form episode this week. Going line by line through the script and breaking down important topics such as Spencer's love of pancakes, Lee's trust in Knox, their upcoming trip to DragonCon, and what show they'll be covering once they're done descending the Silo.
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Spencer and Lee discuss the nature of humanity (really), the Knoxley romance, their love for the Sheriff (and his wife), and why neither of them can scrounge up any sympathy for Bernard. The guys went deep on themes and messaging of the show this episode. They promise to bring more jokes about Spencer's inability to succinctly answer a question next episode.
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Spencer and Lee engage in a widdddeeeee ringing discussion this week. Topics covered include: Common's acting, red flag books (or movies), Hulk Hogan's death, how much they love Solo/ Juliette, the physics of bungee jumping with metal wire, and Lee getting bit on the head by his dog (and deserving it).
Short form episode this week and a great discussion.
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This episode, Spencer and Lee discuss the circus, poison mushrooms, the best boss of the Silo, and the proper title for the Silo Citizen who receives dead bodies (because "mortician" ain't it). Forgive Lee this episode, he gets really hung up on chicken farming and the state of the Silo's medical R&D program. Good times all around in this long form episode.
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Open the hatch and descending into the Silo this week, as Spencer and Lee review season 2, episode 3 "Solo." They're back to their long format for this episode. It's a line-by-line, scene-by-scene break down that prompts a lot of insight about the show, as well as ridiculous banter between Lee and Spencer.
And if that's not enough to entice you, Spencer strips!
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"Order! Order! Order! We shall have Order in the Silo!"- Lee
Spencer and Lee review episode 2 of season 2 of Silo! This is a short form podcast, but they break down a lot of plot points, point out details you might have missed (but they think are important), and generally disagree about any and all things related to bureaucracy and the responsibilities of leadership. Good times!
Next week will be a long form episode- so they'll be breaking down each and every line of dialogue from episode 3.
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Spencer and Lee open up the hatch and make their long-awaited return to the Silo! They review season 2, episode 1 of Apple TV's "Silo", an episode with a lot to discuss but very little dialogue. Spencer and Lee discuss the potential necessity of dictatorships, what worked and didn't work within the episode, and what could possibly be going on with the environment in this world. Plus, Spencer makes some predictions for next episode and the season, generally.
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Spencer and Lee are between shows on the podcast, but they're still watching plenty of TV and they have thoughts. They're checking in with a full season review of season one of HBO's "The Pit." In short, Lee was miserable (but engaged), Spencer was enraptured. Spoiler: They both loved Dr. King.
Next up for Mangum Talks TV- A full, episode-by-episode review of season 2 of Apple TV's "Silo." We begin with episode one next week!
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Spencer and Lee review the final episode of season 2 of HBO's "The Last of Us." They start with a general discussion about the state of TV, and specifically big budget, fantasy TV. Then, in a throw back episode, Lee leads the line-by-line recap. They end with Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers and Therapy Time with Lee.
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Spencer and Lee review the emotional penultimate episode of season 2 of "The Last of Us." Next week, we'll be doing the long form episode to review the finale.
Apologies about the sound intro of the mixing- if you skip ahead 30 seconds, the rest of the episode is normal.
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Spencer and Lee did not... feel the love this episode. They were both fairly down on the episode but had a great conversation about why they feel that way. The break down the episode, what what has worked/ hasn't worked so far this season and what they expect in the final two episodes. Plus, Lee reads listener mail and gives an update on his new dog!
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Spencer and Lee break out the long format of the podcast to review season 2, episode 4, scene-by-scene and line-by-line. Spencer leads the longest recap in podcasting this week, while Lee tries to distract him and bizarrely builds a case against Dina. Fun episode and hope it brightens your day (as much as a prolonged discussion about the apocalypse can do that).
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Spencer and Lee pick up the pieces after last week. They review episode three, hitting on underlying themes of the show, macro-environmental vs interpersonal plot tension, acceptance vs personal responsibility, and varied presentations of grief and needs of the grieving. Lots of Theory Time with Lee throughout this one.
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Spencer and Lee review a HUGE episode of The Last of Us. In this one, all hell breaks loose and Spencer and Lee try to pick up the pieces. This is a short form pod but we still have a lot to say. Whew.
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Spencer and Lee return to the end of the world! The Last of Us is (finally) back with season 2! They get reacquainted with the story, review episode 1, award "Best Line" and debut a new segment "Therapy Time with Lee"! Fun episode all around.
This episode follows our "short form" format. During our coverage of TLOU season 2, we will record at least two "long form" format episodes, with one being the finale. Let us know what you think- mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com and facebook.com/mangumtalks
Spencer and Lee return to their original format to review the finale of Severance, Season 2, "Cold Harbor."
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Severance is back this week with an episode Lee and Spencer both thoroughly enjoyed. They start by announcing that next week's podcast will return to the previous MTTV format of a line-by-line recap. Then they dive into the episode, discussing plot points, defining what "a Spencer" is (Lee defines it), and they round out with the weekly segments.
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Lee is still struggling with his voice this week but he's able to check-in with Spencer on the latest episode of Apple TV's "Severance." Coming off the all-time high of last week, they both feel a bit... uninspired with the episode this week. But it does lead to a great conversation. If you're wondering, Spencer has never huffed ether.
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We're back! Lee's voice is clearly not 100% in this one, but he gave it a go anyway. Spencer and Lee dive into episodes 6 and 7 of season 2 of 'Severance.' They liked episode 6 (they really did) but they loved episode 7. Great conversation. Thank you for your patience as Lee has struggled to get his voice back.
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Spencer and Lee check-in after watching season 2, episode 5 of Severance, "Trojan's Horse." Lots to discuss this episode, including (but not limited to): cloning theories, Justice for Milchick, just what the hell is going on with Ms. Wuang?, Helena/Hellie/Innie Mark/ blended Mark drama, Dylan's leadership, Irving's dead? and Spencer advice for the perfect date.
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Spencer and Lee check in from MegaCon Orlando after watching Severance season 2, episode 4 "Woe's Hollow." It's a... different episode, but they both strongly liked it. A lot of discussion about Helle-a, Milchick and that scene in the tent. They wrap up with a quick recap of their time at MegaCon Orlando.
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Spencer and Lee are back to review episode 3 of Season 2 of "Severance." It's a free wheeling discussion, wherein Lee establishes theory crafting is harmful to the show's success and he will no longer theory craft... and then they proceed to theory craft. They touch on Milchick and Natalie, Hallie/ Helen-a, name pronunciation mishaps, Lumon hate, SpencerXXX, who wins Employee of the Week and much more.
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We're BACK! Thanks to everyone for staying subscribed and bearing with us during our break but we. are. back. to review Season 2 of Apple TV's "Severance." We start with a breakdown of episodes 1 "Hello, Ms Cobel" and 2"Goodbye, Ms Selvig"
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Spencer and Lee FINALLY conclude HBO's House of the Dragon, Season 2. They start by discussing their thoughts about the finale and season overall. Like most people, they didn't love the finale but think they likely understand why things ended the way they did. Then, they run through a recap, award Best Line of the Episode and discuss winners and losers across the episode and season. Spoiler: Spencer enjoyed his time on a boat, not so much the season 2 finale. Lee finally admits Aemond might not be a good king.
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Spencer and Lee react to the final episode of House of the Dragon season 2.
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Spencer and Lee break down the penultimate episode of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They include a spoiler-only discussion at the end, which includes their individual predictions for the finale.
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Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7.
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Spencer and Lee breakdown episode 6 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, award Winners/ Losers and broke down who the actual bad guy of this show is. They wrapped up with a full-spoilers segment for all things in "Fire and Blood."
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Spencer and Lee break down episode 5 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, Winners/ Losers and "whose the bad guy?" They wrap up with a relatively spoiler-free discussion of their predictions for the last three episodes of the season.
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Lee and a very sick Spencer provide their immediate reaction to season 2, episode 5 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." .
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Spencer and Lee review an epic episode of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Lee mourns dragons while Spencer talks battle strategy. Good times were had by all.
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Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to a WILD episode of House of the Dragon? Does King Aegon live? Why didn't Rhaneys run? What's really controlling Daemon's visions at Harrenhall? We discuss all that and more.
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Spencer and Lee break down season 2, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They start by addressing some overarching concerns about the episode and the narrative this season, so far, then launch into a super-sized recap. They finished up with segments and discuss how excited they are for next week.
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Spencer and Lee react to season 3, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Spoiler- Lee was grumpy.
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Spencer and Lee review the second episode of season two of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Extra-long episode of the pod this week to cover a HotD episode chock-full of great lines, winners/ losers and plenty of reasons to question who is actually the bad guy. Plus, Spencer condemns Alicent Hightower.
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Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to season 2, episode 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon"
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Spencer and Lee dive deep into Season 2, Episode 1 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They start with a thorough recap, award Best Line, select Winners/ Losers (and losers who thought they won) and discuss who's actually the bad guy in this show. They end with a few minutes of full-spoilers discussion.
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Spencer and Lee are back in Westeros! They record their immediate thoughts after watching episode 1 of season 2 of "House of the Dragon"
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Spencer and Lee have a fantastic time reviewing the final episode of season 1 of Amazon's "Fallout." Lee addresses his incorrect predictions (Spencer maintains he was correct), they reminisce about D batteries, Lee attempts to whistle and Spencer really HATES Hank. Recap, followed by Winners/ Losers (and who thought they won but really lost), Best Song, Favorite Chapter and "Bloody Mess." They end on a discussion of season 1, overall, and look ahead to season 2.
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Spencer and Lee review a thought-provoking episode of Fallout. This one spurs a lot of conversation, and while they disagree on a lot, they both agree this show is incredibly entertaining and fun. Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Music, Winners/ Losers, "Bloody Mess" (Bloody Foot?!) and Chapter of the Episode.
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Spencer and Lee check-in with a super-sized episode, reviewing Fallout Episode 6 “The Trap.” They discuss everything from toilet malfunctions to the role of privately owned corporations in diplomacy and geo-politics while reviewing the recap. Segments include: winners/ losers, best song, best chapter and “bloody mess.” This was a lot of fun, and we thought the episode was one of the better installments of the season.
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Spencer and Lee review episode 5 "The Past" of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer starts by getting something off his chest... spoiler, he has concerns about where the show is taking the broader Fallout lore. They run through a recap which includes a spirited discussion on our favorite political slogans. And they finish with segments: Winners/ Losers, Best Chapter of the Episode, Best Song, and "Bloody Mess"
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Spencer and Lee review a shorter episode of "Fallout" episode 4 "The Ghouls." They both enjoyed this one. Despite an unappetizing start, they found a way to work in multiple conversations about food... Segments include: recap, Best Song, Winners/Losers, Best Chapter, and "Bloody Mess"
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Spencer and Lee review a highly entertaining episode of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer crushes this one. They run through a recap, award Best Song, Winners/ Losers, Best Chapter and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. Lot of fun and we're looking forward to the next episode.
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Spencer and Lee break down the second episode of Amazon's "Fallout." Spencer starts by talking us through the history of the Fallout video game franchise, and how that history potential impacts what we're seeing on screen. Then we move onto our recap, best song of the episode, winners/losers, best chapter and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. We're both still really enjoying the show... a bit of a surprise for us both.
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Spencer and Lee dive into Amazon's adaptation of the video game franchise "Fallout." They go through a standard recap then continue to segments. Segments for this series include: best song of the episode, winners/ losers, "chapter" of the episode, and "Bloody Mess" of the episode. We both were impressed with the episode and think this will be a fun one to follow.
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Shogun is a wrap! In this episode, Spencer and Lee discuss the series in its entirety. They go through some fan mail, winners/ losers of the series, cultural clash moments of the series, best/ worst episodes and, at the end, they do some book-spoiler talk. Also, they eat Natto!
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Spencer and Lee review the finale of FX's Shogun. There is an announcement about the future of this feed at the beginning, followed by fan mail, a recap of the episode, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Episode, Culture Clash of the Episode and "Why Does Lee want to go to Japan this Week?"
We'll be back next with an episode next week with concluding thoughts about the series (and Natto!).
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Spencer and Lee break down the epic, penultimate episode of FX's "Shogun." Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Week, Culture Clash of the Episode and "Why Does Lee Want to go to Japan this Week?"
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Spencer and Lee review a gloomy episode of FX's "Shogun." Toranaga is in trouble! Or is he? Fantastic episode of television and we had a blast reviewing it. We go through a recap, award Best Line, Winners/ Losers, discuss Cultural Clashes and Lee explains why he wants to go to Japan this week.
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It's theory time! Spencer and Lee break down a head-scratching episode of FX's Shogun. Segments include: Recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Week, Cultural Clash of the Episode and "Why Does Lee Want to go to Japan this Week?"
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Spencer and Lee dive into a spicy episode of FX's Shogun. They had some issues with the episode, but, overall, still think it's a wonderful adaptation. Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Episode, Cultural Clash of the Episode and "Reason Lee Wants to go to Japan this week."
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Spencer and Lee fall into an earth-shaking episode of FX's Shogun, episode 5 "Broken to the Fist"! Segments include: recap, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Week, Cultural Clash Moments of the Episode and "Why Lee Wants to go to Japan this Week (why Spencer Doesn't)"
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In this episode, Spencer and Lee share their opinions on who might be slipping into Blackthorne's room in the middle of the night. Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers, Cultural Clash of the Episode and "Why Lee Wants to go to Japan this Week" Lots of fun!
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What an episode! Spencer and Lee review a wild episode of the FX series "Shogun", episode 3 "Tomorrow is Tomorrow." They do a thorough recap of the episode, award Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Episode, select best Culture Clash Moments, learn a word of Japanese and end with "Why does Lee want to go to Japan this week?"
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Spencer and Lee are back to review episode 2 of FX's "Shogun"! Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Winners/ Losers of the Week, Culture Clash Moments, "Let's Learn Japanese!" and "Why Lee Wants to Go to Japan this Week"
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Spencer and Lee review episode one "Anjin" of FX's "Shogun"! We start with a recap, and then dive into segments: Winners/ Losers, Best Line, Best Culture Clash and "Why Does Lee Want to Go to Japan This Week?"
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Spencer and Lee introduce the newest podcast from Mangum Talks- "Mangum Talks Shogun!" This series will provide an episode-by-episode recap of the FX series "Shogun" as well as periodic reviews of the source material by James Clavell. Subscribe today!
Spencer and Lee review the premiere episode of season 3 of HBO’s Succession. Segments include: recap with Lee, Line of Succession, Roy of the Episode and Spencer’s Relationship Advice of the Episode.
Spencer and Lee review the file adaptation of “The Firm.” Let’s just say Lee didn’t like this one.
Spencer and Lee review the movie adaptation of John Grisham’s “A Time to Kill.” Spencer, yes, Spencer leads the recap, Lee compares and contrasts the movie with the book and they play a round of American’s new favorite game “Real Lawyer, Fake Lawyer.”
Spencer and Lee review the “The Rainmaker.” Lee compares and contrasts with the book and the guys play a game of “Real Lawyer, Fake Lawyer”
“You’ve been the best at what you do for so long, you don’t even know what it’s like for the rest of us.”
“You’ve been the best at what you do for so long, you don’t even know what it’s like for the rest of us.”
“My dad drank. He wasn’t mean, or anything, he just got quiet and feel asleep in his clothes. You smell just like he did. Your eyes are just like his eyes.”
“Then our deal is complete.” “Not quite. We agreed that in exchange for the return of my armor, we will ensure the safety of the child.” “The child is gone” “Until he is returned to you safely, we are in your debt.”
“There is one possibility. Go to the planet Tython. There you will find the ancient ruins of a temple that has a strong connection to The Force. Place Grogu on the seeing stone on the top of the mountain. Then Grogu can chose his path.”
“Does he still have the asset?” “Yes, our source confirmed it.” “And we will be ready.”
“Take the foundling to the city of Calodan. On the forest planet of Corvus. There you will find Ahsoka Tano. Tell her you were sent by Bo-Katan. And thank you, your bravery will not be forgotten. This is the way.”
“You expect me to search the galaxy for the home of this creature and deliver it to a race of enemy sorcerers?” “This is the way.”
“Why do we even need a Mandalorian?” “They are the greatest warriors in the galaxy, or so they say.” “Then why are they all dead?”
Spencer and Lee are back! Now we’re reviewing the live action show, set in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian. Segments include nostalgic moment of the episode and line of the episode.
I wonder if the sad I’d be without you would be less than the sad I get from being with you.
“It’s good. It works. You’re kinda like a peppy, fun-gun set to “MILF”, with like, a Lean In, woman-y branding thing that works well with the Fitbit-moron-whatever people.”
“Jeepers-fcking-creepers, what a sht pinata. That was like the most Roy thing I have ever seen. It’s like I got a quart of Roy injected into my eyeballs.”
“I would just ask that you take care of me, because, uh, if Dad didn’t need me right now, I don’t exactly know what I would be for… Yeah, it’s not going to be me.”
“Fck you. Yes, I did. Metro poser bullsht. Napkins and chitchat. Oh race relations. Kale.”
“I believe her. Do you believe her? Although she does coach professional liars for a living. You have to factor that in.”
Spencer and Lee review episode four of HBO Succession titled “Sad Sack Wasp Trap.” They continue to enjoy the show and stuck to the three drink minimum requirement. They recapped the episode, awarded Best Roman Line of the Episode and debuted a new segment, Roy of the Episode. Warning- this is a very adult show, […]
This is another installment of our three (four?) drink minimum podcast reviewing HBO’s Succession. This is episode three titled “Lifeboats.” Turns out asking for a thousand lifeboats during a crisis isn’t the best move from a leader. Who knew?
In this episode of Mangum Talks TV, Spencer and Lee review the second episode of HBO’s Succession “Sht Show at the F*k Factory.” We adhered to our three drink minimum requirement and had a blast recounting a particularly absurd episode. Oh, and Spencer now finally gets the show.
Spencer and Lee review the first episode of HBO’s Succession, titled “Celebration.” In keeping with the show, our reviews of Succession will have a three drink minimum and the format is much looser than our normal TV review pods. It’s good times.
“To hell with your deal. To hell with our lives. Someone has to start telling the truth.”
In this inaugural episode of Mangum Talks TV, Spencer and Lee break down the first episode of HBO’s Chernobyl, titled “1:23:45.” It’s a heck of a way to start the new podcast. We go through a recap, award best line (done prematurely this time) and we debut a segment titled “Spencer’s Wikipedia Spiral of the […]