Digging Deep into Survivor (and The Genius!) with Josh Wigler

While Survivor is off on summer vacation, we're back today with THRHAParade's Josh Wigler to talk about the current state of the franchise and where things may be going from here. What's kept the show on the air for so long, and might it be over anytime soon? What are Josh's updated thoughts on the Aubry vs. Michele debate now that we've all had some time to digest the finale? Plus, what got him hooked into The Genius in the first place and why should everyone watch it immediately? And most importantly, how great and/or terrible is Final Fantasy VII? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

SPOILER ALERT: All four seasons of The Genius are openly discussed starting at 1:05:00. Get caught up here and then come back for that.

Campaign 2016: Conventional Commentary + Brexit Followup

As the oldest and best reality show continues its craziest season yet we take an extended look at the pressing questions of the campaign, including: why has Trump been so disturbingly successful, and what's the best way to attack him? How are the key players adjusting to this new political reality, and are they doing it well? And do the warnings about 'throwing your vote away' or enabling Trump if you don't vote for Hillary have any merit (featuring a heated 20-minute debate about Ralph Nader)?

We also follow up on the political aftermath of Brexit - the rise and fall (and rise again) of Boris Johnson, the coronation of a new Prime Minister, and Labour's last stand - as well as the difficulties in making Brexit happen now that the dust has settled.

As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

Breaking Bad: Master List

Our first foray into scripted television saw us break down Breaking Bad, with some cameo appearances by an entirely meth-free Stephen Fishbach:

Season 5, Episodes 1-2

Season 5, Episodes 3-5

Season 5 Halftime Review with Stephen Fishbach

Season 5, Episodes 9-10

Season 5 Finale Preview

Season 5 Series Review with Stephen Fishbach

Game of Scones -- Brexit Recap/Analysis

As we keep turning and turning in the widening gyre, there's a lot left to say about Brexit. We cover the first week's fallout, clear up some widespread misconceptions, and take a guided tour through the horror show of Britain's class system and politics. As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

Brexit Through the Gift Shop

As the UK shocks the world by leaving the European Union, a Brit talks to a Britta about how and why it happened and where things go from here. It's a crash course in British and EU history, an examination of Western political trends, and a case for Brexit, delivered through a curious blend of sober analysis and hot takes. As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

The Genius: Season Three in Review (Part 2)

Chinguya! After talking through the first four episodes of The Genius: Black Garnet in Part 1 (here), we're finally back to continue our discussion and analysis as we break down the Miner Game, Stormy Stock Market, and Constellation Game in Part 2. Learn how to maximize your stock in Bankruptcy and Death while avoiding the bombs (or not) when you listen on the player below, here, or on iTunes here.

(music: Mr Confuse)

BB18: Must-Win Auction Draft with Ian Terry

Today we're back with BB14 winner and confirmed BB18 coach Ian Terry to once again take part in our two favorite summer pastimes -- low stakes gambling and treating people like objects -- as we auction off this season's cast. Find the full results here or listen to the audio version below, here, or on iTunes here.

SPOILER ALERT: The rumored returnees are discussed openly in this podcast. If you want to stay unspoiled on that, come back to this episode sometime next week, or whenever Twitter ruins the suspense for you.

(music: Buffalo Springfield)