Squid Game 'Cast

Daphne and Nathan had a blast talking through the second four Season 2 episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, the reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more!We love reading, playing, and responding to your comments and thoughts about Squid Game, so send them in! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daphne and Nathan had a blast talking through the first four Season 2 episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, the  reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more! We love reading, playing, and responding to your comments and thoughts about Squid Game, so send them in! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at ⁠studiokm.com⁠. If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: Or go to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠ for a one-time donation. ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 were drawn to the twisted power dynamics and manipulation in Squid Game, you’ll find a similar undercurrent in Alien: Earth — where shadowy forces exploit people under the guise of control and order. 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: Email or send a voice message to: transmissions@podcastica.com Or join the discussion in our Alien: Earth Facebook group: ⁠facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it is, our take on the final episode of this incredible series. It wasn’t as triumphant of an ending as we might’ve hoped, but there are some silver linings in there. Join Veronica, David, and Jason as we talk it out. Thanks so much to all of you who listened along with us. We appreciate it!  If you’re looking for something to watch (and a podcast to go along with it), we hope you’ll check out the upcoming Alien series, Alien: Earth, premiering on FX on August 12, and then listen to Jason and friends covering it in-depth on the Wax Episodic podcast. You can find that anywhere you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com. Cheers! Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 premieres in November, and we may be back to cover that, or any spinoffs, sequels, or Squid Game reboots. Let us know if you guys want more coverage. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrilling penultimate episode of this series, with action on all fronts, and a totally f$@ked up cliffhanger where this baby and our hero Gi-hun’s lives are in the balance. Join Veronica and I to talk it out.  Next up: It’s the Squid Game series finale, S3E6 “Humans are…”. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode, the season, or the series as a whole. You can email or send a voice message to lunchbox@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad. Depressing. Also great! It’s Squid Game! Lots to dig into this week as the storylines feel like they’re all coming to a head. Join Jason and Veronica to talk it out. Next up: Squid Game S3E5 “○△□”. Light us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another great, tragic, disturbing episode in what is shaping up to be a season in many ways on par with the first one. Here are Veronica and David to talk it out! Next up: Squid Game S3E4 “222”. Light us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode the “players” are pitted against one another in arguably the most vicious, disturbing game in the series’ history. It’s a lot. Veronica and Jason are here to talk it through. Next up: Squid Game S3E3 “It's Not Your Fault”. Light us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready or not, Squid Game is back with a twisted, f#%ed up, and at times badass opener for this final season. Join Daphne, Veronica, and Jason as we talk it out! Next up: Squid Game S3E2 “Starry Night”. Light us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gi-hun is finally taking it to the man (but at what cost?) in another intense, disturbing episode. Daphne, Veronica, and Jason are here to talk it out.  Next up: Squid Game season 3 drops this summer, on June 27. We’ll talk to you then! In the meantime, Podcastica is gearing up for Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai, The White Lotus, Andor, Daredevil: Born Again, The Last of Us, and The Handmaid’s Tale, all coming soon! Come check us out on podcastica.com for podcasts on all those shows.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Fight the power! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intense episode this week! Veronica’s out sick, so I quickly formed a group of two with myself and Jenny Ryan to talk it out. Whew! Next up: It’s the Squid Game season two finale, S2E7 “Friend or Foe”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen and David join Jason this week to talk about what we all thought was the best episode of the season so far. But what the hell is In-ho up to though?  Next up: Squid Game S2E6 “O X”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squid Game has always shown the juxtaposition between the childlike and the horrific, and the beautiful and the grotesque, but this season it’s also very much leaning into the intense and the goofy. Is that working? Join Veronica and Jason as we talk it out! Links: Donate to LA Fire Department: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYCsJMFXSed_-UIi4B8i6-ABSydTzEOjibVqhNddz4ZKdoLY8KHdcwoHWs_aem_8oboJVng-WKfmV-BZBpn3A Donate to Red Cross for LA fires: www.redcross.org/kcal  Next up: Squid Game S2E5 “One More Game”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to the games! A few new twists on this otherwise familiar situation made this episode a lot of fun (in a darkly twisted way, of course). Listen in as Daphne and Jason break it down.  Next up: Squid Game S2E4 “Six Legs”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ooh, things are getting interesting this ep, with that great twist at the end, and we think this season is shaping up to be a great evolution of the series. John Veronica and Jason as we talk it out.  Next up: Squid Game S2E3 “001”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squid Game is back and is so far delivering on the promise of the season one finale, which is that Seong Gi-hun would try to find the leaders of the game. But is it good? Join Daphne, David, and Jason as we talk it through.  Next up: Squid Game S2E2 “Halloween Party”. Once you’ve seen it, send us your thoughts and we’ll respond on the podcast. You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squid Game returns next week (Dec 26) for its long-awaited second season, and we’re excited to get to it! It’s been awhile, so Daphne and Jason are here to catch you up on everything that happened in the first season, what stood out to us the most, and our hopes for season two! Squid Game Season 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1sGgHUo88 Next up: Squid Game S2E1 “Bread and Lottery”. Once you’ve seen it, send us your thoughts and we’ll respond on the podcast! You can email or send a voice message to squidgame@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com.  If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Green light! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squid Game season one comes to a fittingly gloomy end, with some intriguing teases for possible directions in season two, and Karen is here to talk it through with David and Jason.Thanks everyone for listening along with us, and we hope you found the show to be as worthwhile as we did. Keep us in your feed, as we plan to be back for Squid Game season two, which we’re hoping will drop sometime later this year.In the meantime, check out some of our other podcasts at Podcastica.com. We cover other dark, intelligent shows like Yellowjackets, Handmaid’s Tale, The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, and lots more.Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com. If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Red light!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In some ways a quieter episode here near the end, but in some ways more tense, emotional, and tragic than ever. As always, lots to talk about, and in particular we had an in-depth back-and-forth about the morality of Sang Woo. Join Jason, David, and Veronica as we talk it through. We love reading, playing, and responding to your comments and thoughts about Squid Game, so send them in! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica Please follow and rate us on your podcast platform of choice, which helps other people find us and also makes us feel good inside. Seriously, it’s really great and really quick and easy way to show your appreciation.To find us, go to podcastica.com/podcast/squid-game-cast and click “Where to Listen”. Huge thanks to Kirk Manley for illustrating and designing our amazing podcast art. We highly recommend checking out Kirk’s art at studiokm.com. If it’s something in pop-culture that you love, there’s a good chance he’s drawn it. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices