Episode #9: The Blackout, Part 1

Episode #9: The Blackout, Part 1

Update: 2012-08-18
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Special guest Chadwick Matlin from Vulture joins Andrew and Andrew to analyze why the show is just so darn mediocre. What's up with this new character? Are the scenes with Sloan and Don further evidence of Sorkin's sexism? And why is God on Mackenzie's side now? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:19 - Intro
3:00 - Chadwick Matlin gives his general thoughts
7:30 - Andrew R's general thoughts on the episode
9:50 - What's changed from the beginning?
16:15 - The hacking subplot
19:35 - The scene with Sloan; is sexism just a matter of context and tone?
25:50 - The new character of Brian Brenner
30:03 - The Casey Anthony lecture - more sexism?
38:33 - Main topic: Ratings vs. principles - God is taking sides
47:55 - Sorkin vs. Mamet
50:04 - Sorkin's ego
54:07 - Show close

DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing navigatingnewsroom@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!
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Episode #9: The Blackout, Part 1

Episode #9: The Blackout, Part 1

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