Fargo Talks Fargo

Jeff Russo, composer for every season of Fargo to date, joins Bill and Charpie to chat. We get an update about his work and career along with a great dose of creative insight into how he scores the series. It’s a nice hotdish of music and character development. Enjoy! (00:00) - Special Episode - Jeff Russo (00:05) - Sponsor: kaura.co (00:31) - Bill and Charpie Intro (02:18) - Projects, Sci-Fi, and Drama (11:25) - Toxic Cover (13:18) - Making Music with Noah (16:21) - Awestruck by Steven Zaillian (18:23) - Emmy Nominations and Collaborations (21:27) - Ole Munch Sound (25:12) - Tennis Talk and Other Sounds (32:19) - Gator's Fargo Metal (35:14) - Strip Club and Simple Gifts (38:49) - Orchestra for Nikki (45:37) - Post Interview Wrap Up

Wrapping up this season with biscuity Bisquik goodness, Bill and Charpie take you down one last long rabbit hole. We talk about Gator’s change and Dot’s reaction, Things escalate with Roy as he seemingly has a spat with god and Odin. Witt’s debt is unfortunately collected and Bill and Charpie work to wrap up all the circles, lines, and palindromes. Dot proves to be the lesson and shining star of the show and brings Ole into the light with her…with love. (00:00) - Intro (02:52) - Pancakes Waffles Biscuits (05:15) - Gator Down the Rabbit Hole (08:22) - Jesus and Roy (11:42) - That Escalated Quickly (19:00) - Roy's Rabbit Hole (21:48) - Witt's Debt is Paid (29:30) - Dot Without Words (36:05) - Peanut Smoothie? (42:57) - An Old Pal Drops By (56:06) - Wrap Up

Bill and Charpie do a wee recap of the episode Bisquik, chat about chili, and their favorite moment from the episdoe ahead of their full breakdown. Dig in to this heaping bowl of thickness. Do a dollop! (00:00) - The Finale - Bisquik (05:49) - The Chili Pile (10:37) - Satisfying Moments

The Useless Hand is up for a penultimate discussion. Gator and Ole go fishing. Roy rocks his own live mayday call. Then, Bill and Charpie explore the symbolism of the windmill and the dugout, and the significance of the Tillman Ranch. They also discuss Ole’s role in saving Dot and the debts surrounding the situation. They speculate on the final showdown and debts to pay, as well as the future of the show and its endless possibilities. (00:00) - Intro and Reviews (03:15) - Ice House, Ice Hole (09:13) - Tillman Ranch and Roy's Mayday (19:32) - Dorothy in the House (29:38) - Roy Finds Gator's Stash (35:55) - Lorraine and Dot Have Feels (41:58) - Reichstag or Bunker (49:16) - The Dugout, Sod Homes, and Trees (57:31) - Debts and Speculations

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss the themes of debt, control, and doppelgängers. They analyze the significance of the Blanket show title. They also explore the character dynamics between Roy and Dorothy, as well as Indira and Whit.  Gator’s character is examined, with a focus on his vulnerability and the potential for sympathy towards him. Danish’s confrontation with Roy and the his  38-star flag. Plus cop car backseat and toilet seat chatter. (00:00) - Blanket and Geography (09:09) - Drunk Jim and Hospital (16:18) - Indira and Witt (21:10) - Dot and Roy in the Abattoir (29:38) - Toilet Seat Lars and Blockchain (37:09) - The Debate, Debate, Debate (45:30) - Do We Care About Gator? (55:26) - Rushmore and The Fall of Danish (01:01:16) - Karen and Roy's Walk to Dot (01:11:18) - Charpie's Theory (01:18:34) - Did Indira Take the Job? (01:24:07) - So Smart, So Dead

Bill and Charpie blanket the discussion about where they are from and how it changes over time. The convo shifts to the similarities between The Simpsons and Fargo, which is odd. They highlight the standout moments from episode 8 with Wit and Indira. They also touch on Tiger Dot, Linda and the windmill, and musical cues in the show. Then Charpie talks about ice cream cake?

Linda delivers in this episode of FX’s Fargo. Bill and Charpie discuss the significance of the tennis theme, the volleys and back-and-forth between characters. Turns out to be bad day for everybody at Irma’s house. It’s also time to talk about Dot’s dream and the influence of the physical world on her journey to Camp Utopia. So many Lindas, plenty of green, and a nice smattering of guns… all wrapped up with some fantastical marionettes. See you around the windmill, maybe? (00:00) - Bill Blows the Intro (01:42) - Tennis Volley (Rally) (05:53) - Hello and Goodbye, Kevin. (12:22) - Sleepy Road Trips (15:33) - A Bracing Reality? (21:47) - Windmills and Utopia (27:20) - Kristin Rudrüd Painting (28:14) - Wayne's Dorothy Story (30:46) - Lindas, Guns and Greenery (34:09) - A Car for a Car (38:34) - Ole Outsmarts Gator Again (45:31) - More on Wayne's Story (49:11) - Build-a-Marionette Workshop (01:00:37) - Reconciling with Linda (01:03:58) - Getting Pancaked by a Semi (01:07:39) - Beam Me Up, Charpie!

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Linda. They talk about the puppet theme in the episode. They also discuss the ax slaying and Kevin’s murder, as well as the introduction of Gator’s mother, Linda. Food references, the dream sequence, and the windmill scene make an quick appearance. Also… what’s up with those paitings they saw?

Bill and Charpie discuss The Tender Trap. They see numerous points about the treatment of women by the doofus male characters. They also discuss Lars’ list of grievances which makes him super dooshus. The conversation then shifts to the meeting with the feds and the tracker used by Gator. Overall, the guys explore themes of gender dynamics, trust, and infidelity. They also cover weird food, Danish’s lack of awareness, Lorraine’s genuine care for Wayne, Indira’s intentions, Lorraine’s motivations and Dot’s devastating file. All the trappings with bookending manipulation. (00:00) - Recorded Live in Fargo (01:24) - The Tender Trap (06:58) - Lars Has Stupid Needs (13:12) - Welcome to the Abattoir (17:36) - Wayne Lyon He Ain't Lyin' (22:40) - Spaghett (23:09) - Hospital Minibar Gimlets (27:29) - Roy and Gator Parley with Ole (38:10) - Lars Had One Job (43:43) - Pink VD Shirt and Danish (48:10) - Indira Returns Scotty (55:52) - Lorraine's Job Offer to Indira (01:03:58) - Lorraine Confronts the Truth About Dot

In this episode, Bill and Charpie discuss various themes and moments from Episode 6 “The Tender Trap” of Fargo. They talk about the gender ambiguity in the season, Indira’s power and influence, the quid pro quo exchanges between characters, Lars’ despicable behavior, and Lorraine’s softening and job offer to Indira. They also touch on the significance of pearl onions and corned beef, as well as the technical difficulties they faced while watching the episode. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Danish’s satisfaction with Lorraine’s phone call.

Be cafeful when hunting tigers, you may end up in a postion you won’t like. Dot displays her ability to evade and escape, while Lorraine shows us how to get a deal done while dealing with doofus bankers. Danish and Gator can’t seem to get any respect. Roy and Lorraine have a chat about Dorothy/Nadine. And finally Dot seems to find an ally near the end of the show. (00:00) - Introduction (02:34) - Lorraine is Alone (05:48) - Lorraine is Making Moves (07:35) - Banker's Lunch (11:05) - Erstwhile at the Mondale (14:52) - Lorraine and Roy Have a Chat (20:30) - Plan B - Ditch Gator (22:56) - Lorraine and Indira (27:13) - The Olmstead House (36:02) - Doofus Man Recap (38:33) - Listener Emails

Goodness, Dot has herself running any which way but loose. In this episode of Fargo, The Tiger, we love to see how hard it is to cage a tiger (of any kind). Charpie thinks this was a Lorraine episode. Bill thinks it’s a  nice exposition on Dot, Lorraine, and Indira. Either way we welcome this as we plod our way through the story of debts and credits. What is really going with the story here, and what are we saying about how we view debt? Scoop up a wee bit of these early morsels on FX’s Fargo. Let us know what you think.

Even a few days later, we struggle with Insolubilia, both pronoucing it and fully grasping it. We dive into a fun house of mirrors and lies on this episode of FX’s Fargo. We continue to talk about debt, religion, and how many characters are crafting their own story. Ole’s just hungry for pancakes. (00:00) - Introduction (01:21) - Isolubilia and Liars Paradox (04:35) - The Halloween Town Posse (12:39) - The Church of Roy (18:25) - Walter Mondale Care Center (25:23) - The Cop Shop and Charpie Hates the Badge (29:20) - Deputy Olmstead's Debt (39:25) - Erstwhile at Walter Mondale Care Center (45:15) - FBI and the Judge (49:10) - Bath Time with Ole (53:35) - Email Follow Up and More Lies (55:30) - Back to the Tillman House (58:50) - Lenore's House - Mobile Home Sweet Home (01:09:38) - Sponsor: Kaura

We skip over all the spooky scary attempted kidnap stuff for some commentary about one phrase. After that, it’s on to pancakes and our understanding or the lack thereof about the Liar Paradox. We even sneak in smidge of chat about actual elbow macaroni hotdish. This is why we do it folks. Dig into a quick take on Insolubilia on FX’s Fargo season 5, episode 4. Go Tigers!

In The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions, we get all sorts of fun information. Roy’s got some work to do for Oden to try get life back to 1776, Ole takes us on a journey back to 1522 (suck it 1776), and everyone seems to find out Witt and Olmstead are not giving up the thread of this case. Snuggle up with some sin bread or a page from a bible… and let’s dine on this episode of Fargo. (00:00) - Show Open and Teaser (02:48) - Email and Ratings for FTF (04:00) - At the Gas n Go, Ooo La la (07:20) - The Roy Family Compound (17:44) - Dot's Shopping List and Gun World (19:38) - Let's Take a Journy with Ole, Shall We? (29:17) - A Pirate in Gun World (32:08) - Gator's Bedroom (34:49) - Deputy Witt and Gator (37:32) - Witt's Diner Reading (42:23) - Lorraine and Danish (45:35) - Ole Lives Here...Now (54:04) - Smach My Church Up (01:01:06) - Lots of Creepy Lurking Afoot (01:05:49) - Intermediate Transactions (01:12:38) - Charpie's Gift Offer

Oooo la la, after we learn a bit more about Roy we dig into a heaping spoonful of Ole backstory. Is it Ole or Bryn? Or is it both? Either way It’s his home now. Dot is saddened by the mandatory waiting period. It’s the witching hour, so eat your sins.  

Things are starting to heat up in 2019 on Fargo. On “Trials and Tribulations” we find a lot out about what kind of man Roy Tillman is and is not. The continued story of finding out that Dot is not to be messed with and maybe for good reason. She’s more than meets they eye. Just when the drum conspiracy theory starts, Charpie takes us on a Star Wars adventure. All this and more on Fargo Talks Fargo. (00:00) - Roy is Home on the Range (01:46) - Lock, Shock, and Barrel (05:47) - Religious Roy and Munch (11:39) - Backstory and Gator is Hatable (16:23) - Erstwhile at Dot and Wayne's (20:02) - Roy Loves the Feds (23:06) - Tillman Towel (23:28) - Roy Nipple Ring Figurine (23:43) - Roy and Strange ND Laws (27:54) - Ninjas and Star Wars (32:28) - Listen Bish (34:14) - Blue Salad Real Talk (40:12) - Scotty and Dot the Leopard (43:57) - The Kia Fall Slap Event (49:47) - Deputy Witt and Olmstead (01:04:05) - Sponsor: Kaura

In this episode the guys break down FX Fargo’s Season 5, Episode 1 “The Tragedy of the Commons”. So much to consider as we meet this seasons cast of characters, with each of their unique issues and quirks. Everything from crazy conpsiracy about Scotty’s paternity to Bob Dylan trivia. Will this theories prove true? Only way to find out is tune in. (00:00) - Overstuffed by FX for Thanksgiving (02:40) - School Board Meeting Observations (05:02) - Minnesota Nice (09:25) - Indira and Dot Have a Chat (12:26) - Wayne, Frocks, and Odd Painting (16:14) - The Tragedy of the Commons (24:47) - Lee Child and Erwinn Rommel (30:35) - Flashes of Scenes and Dot (35:49) - Crazy Lars and Scotty Theory (44:40) - Kidnapping and Munch

Welcome back to Fargo friends! We’re back for another season and the Fargo universe is rolling into 2019. Since this is aired right before Thanksgiving and FX gave us a double-header, we’ve combined  into one super duper hot dish. Things are looking grim for Ole and his partner when they attempt to kidnap worthy adversary, Dot. She’s not a housewife, she’s a tiger. Erstwhile, Roy…in his moist repose…is pulling thread to get Dot back. I guess this shows attending a school board meeting is bad news, ya? (00:00) - Bill and Charpie chat about being back (03:38) - S5 - Episode 1 Hotdish (18:39) - Intermission - Stop now if you haven't see S5E02 (19:12) - S5 - Episode 2 Hotdish

Well gee dang it all…we seem to have come to another end to another season of Fargo on FX. Bill and Charpie talk about their final thoughts on the season. After we eased on down the road with the Fadda and Cannon crews, where have we ended up? Was this season up your alley or was it a ladder to nowhere? We try to resolve a bit of what we have seen this season. In the end, some are home gain and some haven’t quit found their home. The Goldilocks tales pokes its head into the story again via East/West. We hope we’ve manage to win a few friends and influence some people this season. Thanks for joining us again. All this for what? A little bit of money? Be well folks. Beware the Jabberwocky. FARGO — “Storia Americana” – Year 4, Episode 11 (Aired November 29) Pictured: Bokeem Woodbine as Mike Milligan, Brad Mann as Gale Kitchen. CR: FX