- 51 minutes 55 seconds'Lanterns' Flies Higher Than Comic Book Fare; 'Ted Lasso' Is Just Good Enough
This week, we let you know how to send in questions or comments for the upcoming 300th bash, which you can do with this link (0:03).
As the episode begins, Blaine lets you know where you can see Adam and his band Sister Ray Davies live in the coming week as they open for Luna, and you can also use this link to see where they'll be (1:18).
In non-spoilers to begin, the three hosts discuss if 'Lanterns' is more than a detective show (3:43) and if 'Ted Lasso' deserves a full discussion (7:58).
In spoilers, they get into specifics for the sixth episode 'Lanterns' (17:35) and the details of the eighth episode of the Apple TV series 'Ted Lasso' (39:20).
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27 September 2026, 8:45 pm - 1 hour 1 minute'Lanterns' Was More Than Action, 'Ted Lasso' Disagreements, and 'Chad Powers' is King
This week after the overview, welcome, and announcement for you to send in questions or comments with the link below (0:03), host Blaine welcomes Adam, Donovan, and all the new listeners in YouTube (1:05).
In the non-spoilers which begin every episode, they discuss how 'Lanterns' on HBO last week was a great entry for the series (2:18), how they have different opinions on the most recent 'Ted Lasso' (4:26), and why 'Chad Powers' remains the king (7:22).
In the spoilers, they get into what made 'Lanterns' great besides all the action (12:28), who stands where with 'Ted Lasso' (31:43),and how, exactly, 'Chad Powers' manages to be top notch in its second season (41:48).
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20 September 2026, 7:00 pm - 54 minutes 13 secondsDepth of 'Lanterns' and a Bland 'Ted Lasso'
This week, host Blaine welcomes and gives an overview as well as a way to send in questions for the upcoming 300th episode (0:03).
After briefly discussing Adam's upcoming tour (0:53), the hosts talk about recommendations for three shows without spoilers: 'Furious' on Hulu (2:22), 'Chad Powers' on Hulu (4:08), and 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV (6:19).
Then they discuss some broad, non-spoiler thoughts for the most recent episode of 'Lanterns' (8:21) before doing the same for the show 'Ted Lasso' (14:16).
For spoilers, the hosts break down who's who on 'Lanterns' (23:05) and why 'Ted Lasso' was so bland this week (40:21).
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13 September 2026, 6:00 pm - 42 minutes 39 seconds'Lanterns' Best Yet and 'Ted Lasso' Has Drama
This week on the episode, host Blaine gives an introduction, overview, and a way for you to send in questions for the upcoming 300th episode by submitting anything here (0:03).
Then Adam joins, and they briefly discuss his upcoming shows with Luna (0:46).
After that, they get into some non-spoiler talk with the HBO series 'Lanterns' (3:09) and its third episode as well as the fifth episode of 'Ted Lasso' (8:14).
For spoilers, they explain why 'Lanterns' aired its best episode to date (11:47) and how 'Ted Lasso' has real drama for the first time this season (26:41).
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6 September 2026, 9:15 pm - 1 hour 1 minuteSolving 'Lanterns' and 'Ted Lasso' Is on Track; Plus, Return of 'Dark Matter'
This week, host Blaine gives an introduction, overview, and an idea on how you can take part in the upcoming 300th episode with the link below (0:02).
In the non-spoiler section, the hosts determine how well they're enjoying 'Ted Lasso' this season (0:58), how 'Lanterns' is shaping up after two episodes (5:06), and the return of 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV (11:08).
In spoilers, they discuss what made 'Ted Lasso' click this week (18:01), what is to like and dislike with 'Lanterns' on HBO (30:59), and how 'Dark Matter' is intelligent sci-fi.
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30 August 2026, 9:00 pm - 46 minutes 35 seconds'Ted Lasso' Improves and 'Lanterns' Make a Launch
In this week's episode, Blaine gives a welcome, overview, and announcement on how you can get involved for the upcoming 300th episode by sending in a question or comment (0:02).
Once all the hosts are present, they discuss why the return of 'Chad Powers' makes them excited (1:01). Also in non-spoilers, Blaine and Donovan explain why 'Furious' on Hulu is worth the time (3:04) as well as 'Ted Lasso' and its improvements (6:11) and the mixed reaction of HBO's 'Lanterns' (10:33).
In spoilers, the guys detail how 'Ted Lasso' finally improved in its third episode, though not without faults (14:38) and provide examples why one of them is hesitant while the other is not on the new HBO drama 'Lanterns' (32:10).
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23 August 2026, 8:30 am - 50 minutes 45 secondsWho Won 'House of the Dragon' and Is 'Ted Lasso' Copying Itself?
This week, after a quick overview and introduction (0:04), the hosts talk about the recent stats about the podcast, some of which are quite surprising for them (0:34). After that, the three preview 'Lanterns' and gauge their interests in the show (1:56). For non-spoilers, they determine if the season of 'House of the Dragon' was a success (7:15) and how they felt about the second episode of the new season of 'Ted Lasso' (12:25).
In spoilers, the hosts dole out specific opinions about the finale of 'House of the Dragon' (16:23) as well as why some of them think that 'Ted Lasso' may be a bit of a retread (40:23).
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16 August 2026, 10:00 am - 51 minutes 13 secondsThe Silent Explosions in the Penultimate 'House of the Dragon'; Plus, The First of 'Ted Lasso' Again
This week after a quick hello and episode overview (0:04), Blaine gets Adam and Donovan to join the episode where they begin with some non-spoiler thoughts on the penultimate episode of 'House of the Dragon' (0:35). After that, they discuss the first episode return of 'Ted Lasso' in non-spoilers (7:26). Lastly in non-spoilers, it's an overview of who and who wouldn't like the new Hulu show 'Furious' (13:08).
In spoilers, it's a discussion about how the explosives of the penultimate 'House of the Dragon' are more silent this time (18:48). Plus, they break down what is happening in the opening of 'Ted Lasso' and its fourth season (43:26).
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9 August 2026, 11:00 am - 53 minutes 18 seconds'House of the Dragon' and the Rule of Women; Plus, 'Cape Fear'
This week after a brief welcome (0:02), the hosts discuss the return of 'Ted Lasso': is there any excitement left (0:47)? Then Blaine makes a recommendation for the show 'Furious' on Hulu (3:35).
Continuing in non-spoilers, they talk about how they felt with "Faceless Men" on 'House of the Dragon' (5:18) as well as a determination on if 'Cape Fear' is good or bad (11:07).
In spoilers, it's a deep dive into 'House of the Dragon' (15:40) and a final look at what 'Cape Fear' had to say (36:45).
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4 August 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesAre The Little Things Done Right? 'House of the Dragon' and 'Warfare' on HBO
This week on the podcast, Blaine gives an overview and welcome to all listeners (0:02) before inviting Adam and Donovan to discuss what they've done on the two week break (0:45). After that, Blaine explains in non-spoilers why 'Lucky' on Apple TV doesn't cut it for engaging viewing, but it may have a redeeming use (1:47). Also in non-spoilers, the hosts discuss their overall view of this season of 'House of the Dragon' (3:49) and the movie 'Warfare,' which is now streaming on HBO Max (8:04).
In spoilers, they discuss how 'House of the Dragon' is getting some major, but little, things right this season (11:51) as well as what makes 'Warfare' a crucial film (47:09).
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28 July 2026, 11:00 am - 42 minutes 29 secondsDragons, Drama, and Dilemmas on 'House of the Dragon' and Its Second Episode
This week, host Blaine gives a welcome, overview, and note about next week (0:03). After that, Donovan, Adam, and Blaine begin general thoughts on the second episode of the third season of 'House of the Dragon' (1:19).
After a short break, they dive into unpacking the events of the episode of 'House of the Dragon' and what that means for some of the major players (14:29).
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