Monday, August 18, 2014

BB16: Sons of Dictatorship -- Weeks 7+8 Recap/Analysis

NOTE:  iTunes doesn't seem to like this podcast but you can download it below. 
Look for the red arrows.


Hey gang! Today we're back to break down all of the happenings from inside the BB16 house since the live double eviction, but in lieu of a poignant soulful witty lackluster blog post about all of that, here's a video of a giant rabbit falling down on Big Brother Denmark. Enjoy that clip three or four times, then enjoy the podcast on the player below, find the direct link here, or find us on iTunes here.


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Sunday, August 3, 2014

BB16:He Got Game -- Weeks 5+6 Discussion with Kos


Not to totally jinx it, but we're about to enter what should eventually become a somewhat compelling midgame, and today we're back with our old friend Kos to break down last week's events, the current happenings, as well as the future. Just how good is Derrick? (Prettayyy prettayyy good). Was it fair for Amber's entire storyline to center around Stalkgate? Is Cody just a pretender or might he be the next Drew Daniel? Plus, a 20-minute debate about Christine in which no middle ground is reached and some bonus real-time mid-stakes gambling. Listen on the player below, find the direct link here, or find us on iTunes here.


Sunday, July 27, 2014

BB16: Meet, Prey, Love -- Weeks 1-4 Recap/Analysis


The microphone packs have been charged, the convoluted twists have been drunkenly designed, and the unrequited love is palpably in the air. It's that time of year again -- things are in full swing in the Big Brother house and today we're back to break down all of the conniving, aligning, and imploding of BB16's opening rounds. Plus, now that the game has reverted into its normal state, we examine each remaining player's chances of sealing the deal and becoming America's next half-millionaire. Listen on the player below, find the direct link here, or find us on iTunes here.


Thursday, July 3, 2014

A Closer Look at Cagayan with Tony Vlachos



After compiling one of the most captivating runs in the show's history, Cagayan champ Tony Vlachos joins us to dissect how his unparalleled hustle and constant reevaluation landed him the million dollars. How useful was his background as a construction worker police officer and how did he balance his real-life ethics with those necessary for success in the game? How did he actually find all of those idols? How does he currently feel about the rest of the cast? Plus, a groundbreaking soliloquy about the theoretical and psychological merits of lying that would make Dan Gheesling weep. All of this and much more when you listen here or on iTunes here. Additionally, for the first time, you can find a full written transcript of the interview here.


Sunday, June 22, 2014

Examining Cagayan with Spencer Bledsoe


Now that his wild ride through Survivor Cagayan has come to a close, we're back today with Spencer Bledsoe to discuss everything from his time as a fan to his casting experience all the way through every round and decision of the game. Additionally, for the first time, Spencer reveals the actual circumstances surrounding his letter of apology from Jeff Probst and goes public with its contents. Plus, how does he feel about Tony as the winner of the season? What's his take on the various recent claims made by Kass about the goings-on both at Brains camp and post-merge? And might we ever see him return for a second shot at the game? All this and much more when you listen on the player below, find the direct link here, or find us on iTunes here.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Survivor 28: The Bald Ambition Tour -- Season In Review


Timely as always, we're back now that Cagayan has had a month to breathe to offer our final HOT TAKES on the season, its winner, and where both stack up historically. Beyond that, we break down the finale and offer our parting thoughts on every member of the cast. Plus, who might we see return for a future season?  What conclusions can be drawn about Spencer as a player?  And was Woo's decision at final three the worst move in Survivor history? All this and much more when you listen on the player below, find the direct link here, or find us on iTunes here


Saturday, May 17, 2014

Survivor 28: Suck a Bag of Tricks -- Episodes 11+12 Recap/Analysis


This wild ride is coming to an end, but the excitement isn't. As Tony makes his most surprising move yet by not pulling off a coup, what sense can be made of Trish's exit? As great as his theatrics are, can he close when it matters? And could unexpected tinkering with the endgame format shatter the dreams of producers and fans alike? All this, and more, on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.