Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Episode 5

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go DOWN THE HATCH to dive deep into their favorite completed TV shows, from LOST to BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and beyond!

In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Episode 5.

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The Tastemakers: How Streamers Trick You Into Watching Ads

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss how streaming services are tricking you into watching ads before diving into what they’ve been watching and what is coming up.

Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
04:15 Streaming Service Tiers
09:00 Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (Netflix)
14:30 Dune: Prophecy (HBO)
23:20 Silo Season 2 (Amazon)
29:25 Bad Sisters Season 2 (AppleTV+)
31:10 Creep Tapes (AMC+)
31:50 Say Nothing (Hulu)
39:10 Cross (Amazon)
42:15 Heretic (a theater near you)
43:40 Small Things like These (a theater near you)
45:10 A Real Pain (a theater near you)
46:30 Red One (a theater near you)
49:00 Sweetpea (Starz)
50:40 Arcane Season 2
54:30 The Franchise (HBO)
57:40 Wolf Hall (PBS)
59:48 Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
1:00:25 Coming up

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Dune: Prophecy Premiere Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Dune! Dune: Prophecy is a prequel series that delves into the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a secretive sisterhood in Frank Herbert’s Dune universe. Set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’ rise, it follows two Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula, as they navigate threats to humanity and lay the groundwork for the powerful order. Every week, hosts Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) and Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) are here to break down the latest episode of Dune starting with the premiere on starting Sunday, November 17!

Today, hosts Josh, Grace, and Taran discuss the premiere of Dune: Prophecy.

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The Sex Lives of College Girls Seasons 1+2 Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV! This week, Sasha Joseph and Chappell are diving into The Sex Lives of College Girls, Mindy Kaling’s hilarious and heartfelt series about friendship, self-discovery, and the messiness of college life.

This week, we’re recapping seasons 1 and 2, breaking down all the laughs, drama, and hookups at Essex College. From the relatable chaos of roommates Kimberly, Bela, Whitney, and Leighton to the nuanced ways the show tackles identity, relationships, and ambition, this episode covers it all. Plus, we discuss standout moments like Kimberly’s tuition crisis, Bela’s comedy dreams (and blunders), Whitney’s budding career in politics, and Leighton’s journey of self-acceptance.

Sasha and Chappell will return later to recap Season 3 of The Sex Lives of College Girls.

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TV for Real: Rebranding PSAs with Owen Knight

Welcome to TV For Real, the RHAP podcast where scripted and reality television collide. Every week, Mike Bloom and Sasha Joseph hit the club and party down with different reality TV stars, talking about their latest favorite shows, their earliest television memories, and so much more.

TV For Real is back with hosts Mike Bloom and Sasha Joseph, joined by Survivor 43’s Owen Knight. This episode dives into the intersection of reality and scripted TV, with Owen sharing his recent wedding bliss and childhood TV influences. The trio reminisces about beloved shows like Arthur and the quirky charm of PBS programming, while also exploring the impact of educational TV on their formative years.

The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss the absurdity of PSAs and the potential for modern-day equivalents. Owen shares a hilarious anecdote about almost hitting Drew Brees with his car, paralleling Sasha’s near-miss with Sam Bradford. The hosts also delve into the dynamics of watching TV with partners, revealing their own viewing habits and the occasional betrayal of watching ahead.

– Owen’s childhood love for Arthur and PBS shows

– The group’s take on the effectiveness of PSAs and educational TV

– Owen’s close call with Drew Brees and Sasha’s with Sam Bradford

– TV watching habits with partners and the concept of “own shows”

– Recommendations for shows like “Culinary Class Wars” and “Shrinking”

0:00 Welcome and Introductions
5:34 Childhood TV Favorites
10:38 Religious Education and TV
15:37 Johnny Bravo’s Deer Romance
21:50 TV Watching Habits as Couples
26:56 Culinary Class Wars Recommendation
32:16 Spoiler Etiquette for Shows
37:18 Korean TV Show Editing Style
43:29 Almost Hitting Famous Quarterbacks
49:25 TV Show Recommendations
54:03 Owen’s Recent RHAP Appearances
55:01 Sasha’s Podcast Plugs
57:18 Mike’s Current TV Coverage

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The Weekend Program: Survivor 47 So Far

Welcome to the Weekend Program on RHAP! Each weekend, Josh Wigler and Antonio Mazzaro get together to talk about their view of the ever-shifting television landscape. It doesn’t matter if it’s a show from 2024, 1994, or 1924 — if it’s got something to do with TV, then Josh and Antonio are all over it.

This week, Josh and Antonio discuss Survivor 47 through episode 9.

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Silo Season 2 Premiere Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Silo! Silo is a dystopian thriller based on Hugh Howey’s Wool series set in a massive underground silo, where thousands of people live under strict rules, forbidden to question or leave. When an engineer named Juliette discovers dangerous secrets about the silo’s origins, she risks everything to uncover the truth hidden beneath their isolated world. Every week, hosts Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) and Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) are here to recap the latest episode of Silo Season 2!

Today, hosts Grace and Mike discuss the Season 2 premiere of Silo.

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Severance Season 1 Episode 1 Recap: The Road to Severance Season 2

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Severance! Severance is an Apple TV+ psychological thriller about employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that separates their work memories from their personal lives. When one employee, Mark, begins to question the true purpose behind “severance,” he uncovers disturbing secrets about his employer and the nature of identity itself. Every week, hosts Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Amanda Rabinowitz (@DrAmandaR) will break down an episode of Season 1 of Severance leading up to the Season 2 premiere on January 17th!

Today, hosts Josh, Melissa, and Amanda discuss the premiere of Severance.

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Abbott Elementary Season 4 Eps 4+5 Recap

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Chappell and his Post Show Recaps Cohost, Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) bring coverage of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” the mockumentary sitcom created by and starring Quinta Brunson to RecapKickback.com. The Emmy Award winning “Abbott Elementary” follows a group of teachers as they navigate life at a predominantly Black elementary school in Philadelphia.

Join Chappell & Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) as they break down the Halloween costume contest in episode 4 (Costume Contest) and the unexpected drama of a potential teacher-parent showdown in episode 5 (Dad Fight).

Episode Highlights:

– Halloween Hijinks: Explore the creative costumes and Barbara’s struggle with changing traditions.

– Dad Drama: Gregory’s tense yet humorous encounter with a student’s father.

– Character Arcs: Dive into the evolving dynamics and interactions among the teachers.

– Side Stories: A subplot involving borrowed money adds another layer of humor.

– Cultural References: Spot the pop culture nods and callbacks sprinkled throughout.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:05 Halloween Episode Overview
6:15 Costume Contest Highlights
10:30 Gregory’s Dad Drama
15:45 Character Development Insights
20:00 Side Plot Shenanigans
25:30 Cultural References & Callbacks
30:00 Upcoming Episode Schedule

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A special thank you to Leaf Vxllage for our intro song, “Wall Maria”

The Tastemakers: What Are Snack Movies?

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss the changes to the movie theater experience and video game adaptations before diving into what they’re watching and what’s coming up!

Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
02:18 South Korean “Snack Films”
08:00 The movie theater experience
17:25 Scavenger’s Reign Cancelled (Max/Netflix)
22:55 Mass Effect TV Series on Amazon
27:51 Video Game Adaptations
31:52 Arcane Season 2 (Netflix)
38:30 The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
43:35 Heretic (a theater near you)
45:00 Upcoming movies
47:30 The Diplomat Season 2 (Netflix)
49:50 The Penguin (Max)
52:25 Disclaimer (AppleTV+)
56:31 Upcoming shows

Links:
South Korean “Snack Films”
Improving the movie-going experience

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