Decoding TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.First up, Myles McNutt joined us from Episodic Medium to discuss this year’s Emmy awards! What did we think of this year’s telecast? What about the awards? And what were some of the weird things that happened? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 6 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 4 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsBreaking down the Emmy Awards34:40 - LanternsEpisode 5 - Lights Out1:16:18 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 3 - Everything Beautiful, Everything TerribleLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.Why did the announcer for Wheel of Fortune get fired? Are we sad about the cancellation of Spider-Noir? And is Lanterns one of the biggest hits in HBO history? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 5 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 3 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsFollow-up: GTA VI tops 31 million views on NetflixFurious Hits 43 Million Hours ViewedLanterns Ep 3 Hits 10 Million ViewersNetflix renewed all their podcasts‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by SonyDave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation28:22 - LanternsEpisode 4 - Weenie1:01:53 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 2 - A Perfect WorldLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.Is Apple TV worth $15/month? Was it worth it for Rockstar to paywall a trailer for GTA VI on Netflix? And are we excited about a Furious season 2? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 4 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 episode 2 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):00:30 - TV NewsGTA VI leads to netflix viewership spikeApple TV hikes price of serviceFurious renewed for season 2Robocop TV show casts Dan Stevens in lead role31:05 - LanternsEpisode 3 - OutKast1:06:18 - Dark Matter Season 2Episode 1 - A Quiet LifeLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns.What do we make of the news that Marvel might be making TV shows after all? Is Gorilla Grodd really the next best DC show to make? And what’s the latest with the Paramount-Warner merger? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Lanterns episode 3 (HBO Max)Dark Matter season 2 premiere (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):01:30 - TV NewsLanterns pulls in 9 million viewersMarvel probably still making TV shows after all?Bautista will be KratosDC’s The People vs. Gorilla Grodd is going to happen, apparentlyParamount-Warner Merger will cost 4500 jobsCalifornia Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’This tweet:https://x.com/ercboxoffice/status/2091961746601005140?s=42Theater owner weighs in48:26 - LanternsEpisode 2 - Trust FallLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on season 3 of House of the Dragon. What were our favorite and least favorite storylines this season? What’s the one place we never want the show to return to? And what was this season about, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.And of course, be sure to check out A Cast of Kings for a more detailed and informed breakdown!Links:Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcas`t, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.