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The Death of 'Supergirl' and a 'Brand New Day' for Spiderman

2026-08-3001:35:37

In this episode, Jordan and Niv talk about the beginning of the new DC Cinematic Universe, and a breakpoint for Marvel's nearly twenty year run. They begin by talking about Supergirl (15:30), explore its connection to its source material (22:12), and t...

A New Kind of Blockbuster, with 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms'

2026-08-0201:09:39

Jordan and Niv dig deep into the horror craze taking over the world, beginning with the folk horror of our era, 'Backrooms.' They discuss the intersection between horror and comedy (2:57), as well as its dramatic renaissance (5:37). They dig into the l...

Into the Zendaya-verse with 'Euphoria' and 'The Drama'

2026-06-2101:16:13

Jordan and Niv dive deep on the Zendayaverse, beginning with her portrayal of Rue on 'Euphoria.' They kick it off by talking about the show as an adaptation (03:52), the newcomer character of Alamo (07:03), creator Sam Levinson (14:45), the biblical re...

Blood and Money: 'Industry' vs. 'The Pitt' on HBO

2026-05-2401:17:12

Jordan and Niv discuss the characters in 'Industry'(3:24) and the rot inherent in the financial system (21:56). Then, Niv overcomes his fears to watch 'The Pitt' (34:16), they compare seasons one and two (40:21), discuss Dr. Robby and the broader ensem...

Borrowed Nostalgia for the Unremembered 80s on Netflix, with 'Stranger Things' and 'Cobra Kai'

2026-03-0801:23:15

Jordan and Niv talk about Netflix's flirtation with nostalgia bait: they talk about which generations gravitate towards it (0:56), and how Stranger Things fits in (7:10). With Stranger Things specifically, they talk about why Steve Herrington is the st...

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