Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus.

Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-time great TV creators. His writing is intelligent, meticulous, unexpected, and wry, and this show is wild. It’s very Twilight Zone-y. Creepy, thought provoking, thrilling, extremely odd in the best way, and super fun.

If you haven’t tried it, we definitely recommend you give it a shot! And then, of course, listen to this podcast. And if you end up getting subsumed into the collective, we’ll be covering the rest of the season on Wax Episodic, available wherever you get podcasts, or at ⁠⁠waxepisodic.com⁠⁠. 

PS If you’ve been a Podcastica listener for awhile, you might be interested know that the hosts for this podcast are me (Jason) and Karen, who started this network 15 years ago with The Walking Dead ‘Cast. So much fun podcasting with Karen again! 

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic

Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts.

We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠. 

• Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts.

PS If you love the cleverness and style of Poker Face as much as we do, Alien: Earth brings an equally sharp, stylish creative vision. But it's gross, so beware :)

Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October”

The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.”

Links from the episode:

• Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice:

⁠https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com⁠ 

Next up on Wax Episodic: Alien: Earth S1E3 “Metamorphosis”!

Let us know your thoughts:

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That’s it for season 2! Penny and Becky are thrilled to be joined by Kelsey to talk out the finale. Cheers everybody! PS Chew Big Red.

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“Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Shucker”

Next up: Poker Face S2E12 “The End of the Road,” the season 2 finale! Let us know your thoughts!

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Links:

PROM QUEEN: JOE LIES

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Becky and Mandy are here with the good stuff!

Next up: Poker Face S2E11 “Day of the Iguana”. Let us know your thoughts!

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It’s a full house this week to tackle Charlie’s latest adventure in the cutthroat land of New York City real estate. Join Penny, Becky, Jason, and special guests Jen and Rob to talk it out.

Next up: Poker Face S2E10 “The Big Pump.” Let us know your thoughts!

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Links:

• Check out Rob’s art and articles on AI: ROBGON.COM
• Dirge Without Music by Edna St. Vincent Millay: https://poets.org/poem/dirge-without-music 
• This Is Just To Say by William Carlos Williams: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/56159/this-is-just-to-say 
• One Art by Elizabeth Bishop: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47536/one-art 

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Man, this week’s episode really keeps you guessing. Guess whether it was one of Penny and Jason’s favorites of the series. Alright, we’ll just tell you. It was. Or WAS it?!

Next up: Poker Face S2E9 “A New Lease On Death.” Let us know your thoughts!

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Join Penny, Becky & Jason as they discuss the ups and downs of heists and rom coms. 

Next up: Poker Face S2E8 “The Sleazy Georgian.” Let us know your thoughts!

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Links:

• Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson on Why ‘Poker Face’ Scared Hollywood Execs, Ignoring Internet Hate and How the Show Is a Bold ‘Act of Feminism’: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/poker-face-natasha-lyonne-rian-johnson-scare-hollywood-hate-1236413625/ 

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“It’s Lovely at the Top”

Journey back to elementary school with Penny, Becky & Steve as they unravel this pint-sized mystery with Charlie. 

Next up: Poker Face S2E7 “One Last Job.” Let us know your thoughts!

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Links:

‘Poker Face’ Returns To Nielsen Charts As Top 5 Streaming Original With Season 2 Debut - IMDb

'Poker Face' Has Gone Full Murder-of-the-Week in Season 2

Adam Sandler’s masterpiece: Lunchlady Land

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Put us in, Coach!

Join Penny, Becky & Greg as they break down “Hometown Hero.” 

Next up: Poker Face S2E6 “Sloppy Joseph.” Let us know your thoughts!

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GATOR DONE!

Join Penny, Becky & Mandy as they break down episodes 3 & 4 of Poker Face and join Charlie as she gets herself in even deeper with the mafia and discovers the gentler side of alligators. 

Next up: Poker Face S2E5 “Hometown Hero.” Let us know your thoughts!

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Links:

Are Meth Gators Real? Can Gators Get a Taste for Human Blood? Poker Face Explained

“Kill all hippies”: the punk nihilism of Dennis Hopper’s Out of the Blue | BFI

The Salt and Pepper Diner (John Mulaney comedy bit)

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