Digest

This episode of "Trial by Content" dives into the contentious world of television finales, specifically focusing on the worst offenders. The hosts, Dave Gonzalez, Jordyn Robinson, and Neil Miller, engage in a lively debate, analyzing listener submissions and sharing their own personal experiences with disappointing endings. They discuss the infamous "Lost" finale, which many consider to be a bad ending, but the hosts argue for its satisfying conclusion. They also explore the one-star reviews of beloved shows like "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Twin Peaks," and "Mad Men." The hosts then present their own picks for the worst finales, including "Dexter," "Game of Thrones," and "How I Met Your Mother." The episode culminates in a live poll of the audience at the ATX Television Festival, where they vote for the worst finale of all time. The episode is a fun and insightful exploration of the subjective nature of television endings, highlighting the passionate reactions that finales can evoke in viewers.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast "Trial by Content" and its premise: debating contentious pop culture topics. The hosts, Dave Gonzalez, Jordyn Robinson, and Neil Miller, are live from the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, where they will be debating television endings.

00:01:16

Worst Television Finales

This Chapter delves into the main topic of the episode: the worst television finales. The hosts discuss the concept of bad endings and how they can impact a viewer's perception of a show. They analyze listener submissions of one-star reviews for various shows, including "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Twin Peaks," and "Mad Men." The hosts also share their own personal experiences with disappointing finales.

00:28:39

Host Picks for Worst Finales

This Chapter features the hosts' personal picks for the worst television finales. Each host presents their chosen finale, providing a detailed explanation of why they consider it to be a bad ending. The picks include "Dexter," "Game of Thrones," and "How I Met Your Mother." The hosts discuss the impact of these finales on their own viewing experiences and the cultural conversation surrounding them.

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Live Audience Poll

This Chapter concludes the episode with a live audience poll at the ATX Television Festival. The hosts present the four finalists for the worst television finale of all time: "Pretty Little Liars," "Dexter," "Game of Thrones," and "How I Met Your Mother." The audience votes for their pick, and the results will be revealed in a future episode.

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Q&A

• What is the premise of the podcast "Trial by Content"?

  The podcast "Trial by Content" is a show where the hosts, Dave Gonzalez, Jordyn Robinson, and Neil Miller, debate contentious pop culture topics. They analyze listener submissions and share their own opinions on various subjects.

• What is the main topic of this episode of "Trial by Content"?

  This episode of "Trial by Content" focuses on the worst television finales of all time. The hosts discuss the concept of bad endings and how they can impact a viewer's perception of a show.

• What are some of the listener submissions for the worst television finales?

  Listeners submitted one-star reviews for various shows, including "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Twin Peaks," and "Mad Men." The hosts analyze these reviews and discuss the reasons why these viewers found the finales to be disappointing.

• What are the hosts' personal picks for the worst television finales?

  The hosts' picks for the worst television finales include "Dexter," "Game of Thrones," and "How I Met Your Mother." They provide detailed explanations of why they consider these finales to be bad endings.

• How does the episode conclude?

  The episode concludes with a live audience poll at the ATX Television Festival. The hosts present the four finalists for the worst television finale of all time: "Pretty Little Liars," "Dexter," "Game of Thrones," and "How I Met Your Mother." The audience votes for their pick, and the results will be revealed in a future episode.

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