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1 hour 37 minutes

Ep. 92 - It's Fun to Be Back in the World of 'Fallout' (S2 Premiere) Again. PLUS: Pluribus S1E08 Puts Characters on a Collision Course
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 eighth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout.
The Oscars are moving to YouTube! What does this mean, exactly? Why did our respect for David Zaslav go up this week? And Pluribus is the most-watched show on Apple TV, but please do not ask any follow up questions. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
- Pluribus Episode 9 (Apple TV)
- Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
- 03:04 - TV News
- Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
- Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount $30/Share Offer
- Pluribus is most watched show on Apple TV ever
- 30:40 - Pluribus
- Episode 8 - Charm Offensive
- 1:17:23 - Fallout Season 2
- Episode 1 - The Innovator
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19 December 2025, 11:28 am
1 hour 43 minutes

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 Gap
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12 December 2025, 10:11 am
1 hour 38 minutes

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
- 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 - HDP
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5 December 2025, 10:51 am
59 minutes 19 seconds

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:
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26 November 2025, 8:28 am
1 hour 38 minutes

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
- I Love LA renewed for season 2
- ‘House Of The Dragon’ Renewed For Season 4 At HBO
- DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’ Pushed
- ‘Twisted Metal’ Renewed for Season 3
- Warner Acquisition News
- 47:15 - Pluribus
- Episode 4 - Please, Carol
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21 November 2025, 6:32 pm
1 hour 40 minutes

Ep. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities
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 third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
How do we feel about the imminent return of Alien: Earth, not to mention Shogun? Can Poker Face survive with a new Charlie Cale? And why are we so excited about a new show based off Jimmy Olsen? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Pluribus Episode 4 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
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15 November 2025, 8:00 am
1 hour 49 minutes

Ep. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History
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 season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus season premiere for a long time to come? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
- Pluribus Episode 2 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
- 05:02 - TV News
- Apple TV temporarily melts down
- Finneas made the new music for Apple TV
- The new logo was done in-camera
- YouTube TV pulls Disney channels
- IT: Welcome to Derry ratings
- Late Night News
- Jon Stewart renewed for another year (through 2026)
- Colbert weights in on his cancellation
- 43% of Gen Z prefer YouTube and Tiktok to traditional TV
- 48:08 - Pluribus
- Episode 1 - We Is Us
- Episode 2 - Pirate Lady
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7 November 2025, 9:00 pm
57 minutes 22 seconds

Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast
Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy.
What were the biggest differences between the books and the show? Is the format of the show inherently in tension with its plotlines? Who were our MVPs this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Links:
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31 October 2025, 12:58 am
38 minutes 6 seconds

Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough?
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at the end of the first episode? If this show starts at a 12, does it have anywhere to go? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework:
- Slow Horses season 5 (Apple TV+)
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27 October 2025, 8:16 pm
50 minutes 8 seconds

Bonus Ep: 'Gen V' Season 2 Was a Mixed Bag. Can This Show Thrive in a Post-'The Boys' Future?
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the second season of Gen V. Was this show able to overcome some of the clunkiness of the earlier episodes? What did we make of the show’s biggest twists this season? And can this show really survive and thrive in a future without The Boys? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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25 October 2025, 7:00 am
1 hour 9 minutes

Bonus Ep: 'Task' Season 1 Delivered the Goods (with Kit Lazer)
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by Kit Lazer to discuss the season finale of Task.
What made us love this show? Is it really too bleak for general audiences? What did the show do best? And what were some of its most memorable moments and characters? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more.
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22 October 2025, 12:05 am
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