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Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 8 (Apple TV)* Fallout Season 2 Premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:* 06:00 - TV News* Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion of equity value.* Hostile takeover bid from Paramount* Netflix says it will shorten theatrical windows* Paramount commits to 30 films per year* David Ellison’s embarrassing text * The Verge did a feature on the guy operating the vomit machine* Did a Pluribus ad trigger someone’s psychotic episode* 54:00 - Pluribus* Episode 7 - The GapLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Trying to Make Sense of 'The Chair Company' Season 1

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the first season of The Chair Company. Did Tim Robinson successfully apply his sensibilities to another genre? What the hell even happened in the season finale of this show? Are we looking forward to another season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Homework:* Pluribus episode 7 (Apple TV+)Links:* Abe Beame’s recap for GQ* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill'

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the sixth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things finale in theaters? What does the HBO Max/Mad Men debacle say about the world of streaming entertainment? Will Apple TV ever be able to stop pulling shows from its lineup? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 7 (Apple TV)Shownotes:* 04:30 - TV News* Stranger Things 5 Scores Netflix’s Second Biggest Premiere Ever for a Series* ‘Stranger Things’ Finale: Netflix Reveals 500+ Movie Theater Locations andSets Runtime at 2 Hours and 5 Minutes* HBO Max’s Mad Men 4K release is the opposite of a remaster* Todd Vaziri’s analysis * The Hunt pulled from Apple TV for plagiarism allegations* Far Cry series is a go at FX with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley* 43:30 - Pluribus* Episode 6 - HDPLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: 'Pluribus' S1E05 Makes Us Wonder Where This Show Is Going

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.’We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your support and listenership. Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 6 (Apple TV)Links:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 89 - 'Pluribus' S1E04 Tests the Limits of What's Possible in This World

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the fourth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.Will HBO save Poker Face? Are we excited about a new season of The Chair Company? How many seasons will House of the Dragon end up getting? Who’s the least terrible option to buy Warner Bros? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:* Pluribus Episode 5 (Apple TV)Shownotes:* 0:00 - David’s viewing of The Beast in Me on Netflix* 09:33 - TV News* Could HBO rescue Poker Face?* Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO* I Love LA renewed for season 2* ‘House Of The Dragon’ Renewed For Season 4 At HBO* DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’ Pushed to End of Summer 2026 at HBO* ‘Twisted Metal’ Renewed for Season 3, David Reed Takes Over as Showrunner* Warner Acquisition News* Is Paramount Skydance trying to buy Warner Bros with Saudi Money?* Netflix will let Warner Bros play movies in theaters if it buys company* 47:15 - Pluribus* Episode 4 - Please, CarolLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.