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The Episode One Podcast200. The 199th Episode Spectacular Part 2After a post holiday and everything delay, Chris and Steve are back with part 2 of our review of every show we've seen! We take a look at episodes 101-198 We discuss what show we watched, whether it was a success or failure, and how much our podcast played a part in that show's success or failure. Also check out my Son's youtube channel mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndomizer Crisis on the Infinite Earths CW Moody's Christmas Fox Merry Happy Whatever Netflix Party of Five Hulu/Freeform Zoey's Extraordinary...2025-01-292h 44
Gratitude Through Hard TimesDr. Steve Elias: The Power of a Shoulder TapWelcome back to another episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times! Today, your host Chris Schembra is joined by the insightful and inspiring Dr. Steve Elias, Dean of the Katz School of Business at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Amidst the polar vortex sweeping through New York City, we dive into a heartwarming discussion about mentorship, leadership, and the power of gratitude in shaping our personal and professional journeys. Tune in as we explore how small acts of kindness, mutual respect, and a commitment to connection can create a lasting impact in our lives and communities.In...2025-01-2858 minThe Episode One Podcast199. Chris and Steve talk about every episode Part 1The road to 199 is over. 199 is here, and in just 2 hours and 30 minutes, Chris and Steve discuss Every Episode of their podcast, up to epsiode 100. We discuss what show we watched, whether it was a success or failure, and how much our podcast played a part in that show's success or failure. That's right! There is just too much to discuss in one episode, so we are doing two parts. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. In this episode we discuss: Powerless NBC Legion FX Riverdale CW Making History Fox Iron Fist N...2024-12-262h 32The Episode One Podcast198. Invincible Fight Girl : Episode One (Toonami, Adult Swim, HBO Max)Welcome back, apologies for the short delay between episodes. things have been... weird in the US. Chris and Steve spend a bit of time decompressing, talking about shows they almost covered but didn't. Including Mr McMahon and Doctor Odyssey. Before we finally get to a new Cartoon on Adult Swim. Invincible Fight Girl! It's a pretty cute show, it fits into the wrestling trope for our podcast, and we liked it. If you want to jump straight to Invincible Fight Girl, skip ahead to about 38:00 Plus, Crossovers and 30 second...2024-11-131h 24The Episode One Podcast197. Penguin, Agatha All Along, High Potential : Episodes One (HBO/Max, Disney+, ABC/HuluAre three shows too much for one episode? Not when two are long awaited comic book shows and the third has a tie to one of them! This week Chris and Steve take a look at The Penguin a spin off series from 2022's The Batman film The sequel to 2021's Wanda Vision: Agatha All Along And a new Procedural that caught our eye, High Potential starring Kaitlin Olson from The Mick and It's Always Sunny! It's a long episode, so buckle in and let's go! 2024-09-281h 44The Episode One Podcast196. Terminator Zero, Rick and Morty Anime : Episodes One (Netflix, Adult Swim)We've promised a few all anime episodes, I think we finally delivered. We've been graced by two drastically different Anime adaptations of American products. Each a little controversial, mostly for being more of an anime style american series than an anime done for a foreign audience and then brought to the US. However, the Rick and Morty Anime is even more controversial for..... nobody quite knowing what it is? Chris has never been more confused by a show, and then add on more4 confusion to find the Rick and Morty audience doesn't get...2024-09-021h 15The Episode One Podcast195. Kite Man: Hell Yeah : Episode One (HBO Max)We are so back. We did not just fall out of a coconut tree. But Maybe Chuck Brown, aka Kite Man did? The Spinoff to the great R Rated cartoon series (Batman says FUCK!) Harley Quinn is here. And did someone say Noonan's? Chris gushes about the Garth Ennis Hit Man, Steve provides all the context from the Harley Quinn Series, and we have as much fun as we've had since M.O.D.O.K. All this plus Crossovers and Thirty Second Pitches2024-07-241h 04The Episode One Podcast194. The Acolyte, Clipped : Episodes One (Disney +, FX on Hulu on Disney +)Has it really been nearly a year since the last Star Wars show? It doesn't feel like it's been that long, yet it also feels like forever. Has it really been TEN years since the Donald Sterling scandal? And the Clippers still haven't won anything since? Hard to tell what's more cursed, The Clippers or the public's reaction to recent Star Wars media. Well Steve and Chris are here to take them both head on. All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2024-06-181h 25The Episode One Podcast193. Fallout : Episode One (Amazon Prime)We are firmly in Chris territory today, as it's a video game adaptation. Although we do learn Steve has played a Fallout game before, he's not sure which one, but he has! How does Fallout on Amazon Prime fare for a longtime (since 97) fan and for someone pretty much brand new to the franchise? Find out all this, some Phantom Menace talk and a whole lot more on a new Episode One Pod.2024-04-171h 15The Episode One Podcast192. Xmen '97, Three Body Problem : Episodes One (Disney +, Netflix)This week Steve and Chris have a special guest, Cindy Moon (https://www.instagram.com/cindymoon007) She's here to talk about X-men 97 Netflix's The Three Body Problem. We spend a little time getting to Know Cindy, and then a brief digression into Moonfall (F* the Moon! F* the Moon!) Then we get into our two shows! First we dig into X-men 97 (10:30). Talk about our respective histories with the original Fox cartoon show and dig into the controversy behind the showrunner's dismissal. Then we jump over to Three Body Problem (48:30). Cindy gets deep into...2024-03-261h 50The Episode One Podcast191. Avatar The Last Airbender : Episode One (Netflix)Steve and Chris watch Avatar, no not that one, no not that one, no definitely not that year... Yeah the new one, the live action one on netflix. After one hit (One Piece) and one miss (Cowboy Bebop) how is Netflix's latest foray into the world of live action anime? Overall, not bad. Before all that, Chris talks a bit about Madame Web, and yeah, pretty much everything you've heard about it is right.2024-03-041h 05The Episode One Podcast189. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Such Brave Girls: Episode One (Netflix, Hulu/BBC 3)After a lot of bad timing that led to a month long layoff. Chris and Steve are back. In lieu of a Christmas episode, we're giving ourselves a present and watch Scott Pilgrim Takes Off! And to be a little more timely, the new to America, Such Brave Girls. Hear some stories about the original Scott Pilgrim, hear out tak eon the new one, and discover something new in Such Brave Girls Happy Holidays!2023-12-251h 12The Episode One Podcast186. One Piece : Episode One (Netflix Live Action)Apologies for the poor audio quality. Chris didn't realize the worng microphone was selected. He sounds like he's on a boat with Luffy. We finally review one of the One shows, after a missed opportunity in 2020, we have a second chance at One Piece. We marvel at the history of the Manga and Anime, then dig into how they seemingly did everything right in this adaptation. Plus we dig deep into Skrull steve.2023-09-031h 02The Episode One Podcast184. My Adventures with Superman : Episode One (Cartoon Network/Adult Swim; Max)So wait, whose adventures? Chris's Steve's? Lois? Jimmy Olsen's? Mxyzptlk? It's a new Animated series airing on Adult Swim and Streaming on Max (which we will never get used to saying) It's got an Anime vibe, and it's really fun, enjoy it with us!2023-07-121h 08The Episode One Podcast181. The Clearing, Muppets Mayhem : Episodes One (Hulu/Disney + Star, Disney +)Two very different shows, with one commonality, Chris and Steve were each very afraid! but guess who was afraid of which? at 6:25 we dive into the newest True Crime show on Hulu/Disney + star. The Clearing is a true crime story about the Australian cult "The Family" And it is pretty creepy. Then at 30:35 we cover the newest Muppets Show. Muppet Mayhem! And it's brought to us by The Goldbergs? All this, plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2023-05-171h 03The Episode One Podcast180. Fatal Attraction : Episode One (Paramount Plus)Solidarity with WGA. As writers ourselves we hope for both a quick, but effective resolution to the Writer's Strike. This week we are checking out the remake, of the 80s film, on Paramount Plus. Fatal Attraction. Can Pacey live up to Michael Douglas? Will steve and Chris fall in love with Lizzy Caplan again? All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2023-05-101h 02The Episode One Podcast179. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Am I Being Unreasonable : Episodes One (Paramount Plus, Hulu)Join Steve and Chris to discuss what may be the deepest digging a reboot/prequel/sequel series has ever done. A prequel to the 1978 movie Grease! And you know what, it kind of works. But Steve is afraid of the music. The music Jerry!. Steve also watched the brand new (to the US) Hulu Show Am I Being Unreasonable. Another BBC to Hulu transplant, it has serious Life after Beth vibes, but in a good way! All that plus a Riverdale crossover pitch, and some deep 70s 30 second pitches! 2023-04-121h 03The Episode One Podcast178. Gotham Knights : Episode One (CW)The Arrowverse is dead. Arrow has ended. The Flash is ending, Stargirl is Gone. Batwoman? Lois and Clark's future is unknown. But Gotham Knights is here to avenge, well someone's death (Batman's). While not directly based off the recent video game it shares a lot. Chris and Steve talk about the interesting choices, the semi obscure characters used (to great effect) and discuss if a season 2 would, or should be in the cards. All this plus a 30 second pitch that includes a lot of Spiderman... and a reference to the Trouble...2023-03-2359 minThe Episode One Podcast176. Animal Control, Not Dead Yet : Episodes One (Fox, ABC)Is the network sitcom back? Well at the very least it's declared death was premature! This week Steve and Chris chekc out Animal Control, the new Joel McHale workplace comedy, and Not Dead Yet, Gina Rodriguez's new show. Both had some surprises in store for our hosts. First, we found out Mr Mayor was cancelled, since one our faves, Vella Lovell, ism on this show! Then Chris went into Not Dead Yet without knowing the twist, Jane the Virgin sees dead people! All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2023-02-2058 minThe Episode One Podcast173. The Clauses (Disney Plus) and the Best Episode Ones of 2022This year, something a little different for the holidays. First we go back to November and discuss this year's Christmas Show, The Clauses on Disney Plus. Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and did the Elves eat Mrs Claus? And then we look back at the 29 episode one we covered in 2022, and discuss our top 5 shows we ended up enjoying the most! Steve: 1. Single Drunk Female 2. Fleishman is in Trouble 3. The Dropout 4. Reboot 5. Ms Marvel and Shoresy Chris 1. Peacemaker 2...2022-12-231h 09The Episode One Podcast172. Fleishman is in Trouble : Episode One (FX on Hulu)Fleishman is in Trouble? who you gonna call? Chris and Steve apparently. Based on a recent high profile novel, it's another fantastic Hulu miniseries, with a fantastic cast. And with stakes this high, Chris and Steve watched Two Episodes! Does the extra context change their review? Can Fleishman escape trouble? All this, plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches on the Episode One Podcast2022-11-2456 minThe Episode One Podcast171. Blockbuster : Episode One (Netflix) Plus a Ten Year Old Reviews Star Wars Episode OneThis week we have a returning special guest. Chris's ten year old son, Troy! He watched Star Wars Episode One : The Phantom Menace, so we break from our tradition of not actually talking about Star Wars Episode One, to discuss Star Wars Episode One. Then We talk more about movies, and the show that loves them, Blockbuster, on Netlfix! Starring Randall Park, Melissa Fumero and featuring JB Smoove, we were pretty excited about this one. How did it hold up? We also debut a new feature, pitch and alternate backstory for...2022-11-091h 04The Episode One Podcast169. Quantum Leap, Andor : Episodes One (NBC/Peacock, Disney +)Last week we talked fake reboot, this week we dive into a sequel/reboot and a prequel! Quantum leap is a reboot of the classic 1980s show that also serves as a sequel show. Steve and Chris dive in with our limited knowledge of the original and discuss the format, the tropes and whether it's got us hooked. Andor is a prequel to the film Star Wars: Rogue One. We discuss a little bit of Star Wars overload, and whether the moody drama drew us in. We also discuss multi episode premieres and whether they...2022-09-271h 13The Episode One PodcastWedding Season (Hulu) The 166th Episode Spectacular!A couple firsts in this episode. First a show Steve hasn't watched, and second a british show that is exclusive to Hulu and Star+ Can Chris convince Steve to watch Wedding Season, without giving away the episode 1 twist? Then Steve and Chris review the last year of Episode ones, going back to 154, as a preview of our Next episode. Tell Me Lies2022-09-071h 15The Episode One Podcast162. Ms Marvel : Episode One (Disney +)Welcome, to the Disney + Podcast... Well not exactly, but can you blame us when they're pumping out hit after hit? This week another comic book show (our specialty) as we take on Ms Marvel. To summarize our take, Chris's wife, who hates shows about teenagers, loved this pilot! We also have some pretty good crossovers and pitches this week!2022-06-2358 minThe Episode One Podcast159. The Pentaverate : Episode One (Netflix)Mike Myers is back! Mike Myers? Hard to believe he hasn't done comedy basically in 14 years, but he is back, with a Netflix Show. Chris and Steve try to dissect, is it funny? does it work? is it for us, or just for Mike Myers? One of the most interesting shows we've done on the Episode One Podcast in awhile, The Pentaverate, plus crossovers and 30 second pitches.2022-05-141h 03The Episode One Podcast152. And Just Like That... : Episode One (HBO Max)And just like that, there's a new podcast episode. This week Steve and Chris take a look at another sequel series. Sequel series have been sort of a backbone of this podcast. They keep evolving, with the latest being one no one thought would ever happen. And it's good? Also while she couldn't be on the pod, Chris's wife, a long time Sex and the City fan gives her thoughts to Chris. All this plus 30 second pitches and crossovers!2021-12-171h 25The Episode One Podcast151. Hawkeye : Episode One (Disney +)They did it again. They stole Steve's mind! Rogers the musical was his idea dammit! Eventually Steve and Chris put that aside and offer to write the X-Men into the MCU... and also review Episode one of Hawkeye. Did this show solve Comic Book burnout? or just make it worse? All this plus 30 second pitches and crossovers!2021-12-031h 07The Episode One Podcast150. Cowboy Bebop Hit- Monkey : Episodes One (Netflix, Hulu)Anime and Comics, how much more Episode One can you get? This week Steve and Chris take a look at the Live Action Remake of the classic Anime, Cowboy Bebop. Is it a live action Adaptation that works? We also look at a rarity, a comic book character neither Steve nor Chris are very familiar with, Hit-Monkey. This is the last of the non MCU Marvel tv adaptations, at this point we've done them all. I think it ends on a bang! Plus we talk about comics burnout, anime in general, a bunch o...2021-11-251h 25The Episode One Podcast149. 4400 Fairfax : Episodes One (CW, Amazon Prime)To be clear, these are two different shows... Fairfax on Amazon Prime, 4400 on CW. So we have a trend. Shows named after streets Steve lives by. Hollywood might be getting lazier... but hey we can roll with it. 4400 is a remake of a show Chris sort of liked, sort of hated back in the Aughts. Now it's been updated for the new decade and is on the CW instead of USA. (also the changed the name from "The 4400" to "4400" but yet it's on "The" CW. Interesting. Fairfax is a spoof on modern tween...2021-11-111h 13The Episode One Podcast147. Y, The Last Man, ACS: Impeachment : Episodes One (FX on Hulu, FX not on Hulu)This week we watch two shows with a lot more in common than you'd think. Despite one being base don a true story, and one based on the iconic indie comic series. Both tap into Politics, the power dynamics between Men and Women, and both are associated with Hulu. Steve and Chris discuss their memories living through the Impeachment of Bill Clinton and their knowledge of the Y: The Last Man Comic series. All this, plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches.2021-09-211h 21The Episode One Podcast144. Monsters at Work, Cruel Summer, Wandavision, Loki, Ted Lasso, it's the 144th episode spectacular!This week Steve and Chris bring you our 144th episode spectacular. After Chris's 9 year old son's first pod cast appearance to discuss Monster at Work (4:20) Steve and Chris look back at all the shows we've finished watching this year. We discuss THAT ending to Cruel Summer at 1:27:00 Wandavision at 34:00 Loki at 1:50:00 Ted Lasso (12:00) Monsters at work (17:00) Mr Mayor and Call Me Kat (28:00) Clarice (45:00) Young Rock/Kenan (50:00) Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Superman and Lois (52:00) Invincible and Kung...2021-07-302h 11The Episode One Podcast143. iCarly, Gossip Girl and Kevin Can F**k Himself : Episodes One (Paramount+, HBO Max, AMC)This week we're going with a little bit of "Now and Then". No not that movie (love you Christina Ricci). We're doing 2 reboots/sequel series and a sort of satire/parody/reimagining? iCarly is back! (26:00) originally a mid aughts nickelodeon show, it gets the reboot treatment that Hilary Duff failed to get with Lizzie McGuire. Does it succeed, or do we find out why the Lizzie show never happened? Gossip Girl is back! (47:50) Does it live up to the original? Does it fulfill Steve's cravings for another pretty little liars? Does it inspire Chris to...2021-07-161h 32The Episode One Podcast142. Loki : Episode One (Disney +)It's never too late to discuss a new Comic book TV Show! After Chris and Steve's respective vacations, we are back with our take on the latest Disney + MCU show, featuring everyone's favorite God/Villain/father of Santa's Reindeer... Loki! How's it hold up? how excited is Chris for more Cassette Futurism? Will Steve ever remember that movie he used to like to talk about? All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2021-06-3041 minThe Episode One Podcast139-1. Jupiter's Legacy : Episode One (Netflix)Another superhero show? Are we at peak hero TV? Well, we welcome it on the episode one podcast! This latest one comes from the mind of Mark Millar (and the pen of Frank Quitely!) Creator of Kick-Ass, The Ultimates, Civil War, Old Man Logan and much much more. Steve read the original series, this is Chris's first exposure, how does it perform, and why does Josh Duhamel look like an old Brad Pitt now? All this and 30 second pitches/crossovers.2021-05-1844 minThe Episode One Podcast138. Cruel Summer : Episode One (Freeform/Hulu)It's here, the latest epic saga in the freeform cinematic universe, revealing the origins of Olivia Holt as Dagger... Wait I'm hearing this stars Olivia Holt, is on Freeform, but is not in any way related to Cloak and Dagger? Well, we watched anyways, and it's pretty good. how good? Chris's wife hates shows about teenagers and is all in on this. It's like the Act meets Pretty Little Liars and it is really good. Plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!2021-05-0453 minThe Episode One Podcast137-3. Birdgirl : Episode One (Adult Swim)Bird up, it's Bird Girl! Just me? what you don't have kids watching PBS all day? This time Steve and Chris take a look at a sequel series, to a sequel series.. sort of. The successor to Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. Birdgirl follows the titular Birdgirl in her misadventures running a company and fighting crime. This show is wild, so hear Steve and Chris discuss it, in perhaps our shortest show ever! (We still made time for 30 Second Pitches and Crossovers)2021-04-2127 minThe Episode One Podcast137-1. Kung Fu : Episode One (CW 2021)This week, in the first of 3 shows, Steve and Chris look into the modern reimagining of the classic Kung Fu series. Not having seen the original, how does this reimagining fare, both in the current age of TV, and as a CW show. All that, plus 30 second pitches and Crossovers! Find us at linktr.ee/episodeonepod2021-04-2141 minThe Episode One Podcast136-3. Mighty Ducks: Game Changers : Episode One (Disney +)Welcome, to a new trial here at the episode one podcast. Instead of epic, hour long shows covering 2-4 shows, we're trying out bite size 30 minute shows covering one title. Let us know how you like it. We also have a linktree https://linktr.ee/episodeonepod And finally, we cover Mighty Ducks Game Changers. Chris watched the original movies, Steve never did, how does this show set 30 years later hold up? And what would happen if Dante and Randall from Clerks visited this land?2021-04-0748 minThe Episode One Podcast135. Falcon, Winter Soldier, Superman and Lois : Episodes One (Disney+, The CW)Oh I wish that were a show, The Falcon, The Winter Soldier, Superman And Lois Lane! But Dc Versus Marvel movies are a long way off. This week Steve and chris take a look at the latest MCU show, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, while also checking out the dynamic duo of the Arrowverse, Superman and Lois! We also start off the episode with a 30 second pitch.. Which star wars Episode One Character would make the best Captain America? All this and more, on the Episode One Podcast2021-03-231h 23The Episode One Podcast134. Young Rock, Kenan : Episodes One (NBC, Hulu, Peacock)This week Steve and Chris check out the newest NBC Sitcoms, starring two guys who have been in our lives for what seems like Forever. First off we discuss Kenan, starring.. Kenan, from Good Burger to his extensive stint on SNL he's just a part of the popular culture, now he has a show all his own! Then the Semi Autobiographical comedy, Young Rock. In the same vein as Everybody Hates Chris, the Rock takes a look back at his childhood, but in three different time periods. Check out 30 second pitches with other...2021-03-051h 07The Episode One Podcast133. Clarice and our 133rd Episode Spectacular! (CBS, CBS All-Access)Hello Steve. It's that time again, time to celebrate! 133 episodes. Chris and Steve talk about what we've watched more of since our 122nd episode. First we discuss our 2020 America's Sweetheart, then at 19:00 we begin discussing Clarice. at 1:00:00 we talk about shows we've been watching both ones we've done on the pod and ones we never covered over the last few months. This reimagined sequel to Silence of the Lambs surprised both Steve and Chris? How so? And what did we think of Hannibal, the last tv Adaptation of this world. And...2021-02-181h 49The Episode One Podcast131. Wandavision : Episode One (Disney +)This week Steve and Chris are back to their comic book roots to discuss Wandavision. While Chris breaks all the podcast rules and watches both episodes and reads theories, Steve comes in fresh. We discuss lots of Comic Books, Avengers Disassembled, House of M and Tom King's Vision Series. Also crossovers and 30 second pitches for new streaming networks (like Wandavision, the all Wanda Sykes streaming service)2021-01-191h 10The Episode One Podcast130. Mr Mayor, Call Me Kat : Episodes One (NBC/Peacock, Fox/Hulu)Welcome to 2021! Anything happen in 2020? Well Steve and Chris are here with the Fall Premieres... wait it's January? Uh well, you see. We watched Mr Mayor, the new vehicle for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock to entertain us, and we watch Call Me Kat, the new Miyam Bialik Vehicle. We also talk a little bit about Discovery + and The History of Swear Words on Netflix. All this plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches.2021-01-121h 15The Episode One Podcast129. Wonder Woman 2011 : Episode One (almost NBC not 1984)To celebrate the long... looong. looooong awaited release of Wonder Woman 1984, Steve and Chris are joined by return guest Jeane Wong (@jeanedevivr). to go back and watch a show that never aired. David E. Kelley's take on Wonder Woman. Starring Adrienne Palicki, fresh off Friday Night Lights, a young helmetless Pedro Pascak, and an amazing villainous turn by Elizabeth Hurley. David E Kelley's Wonder Woman is a flawed pilot with some glimmers of promise. Join us as we discuss what went wrong, what network notes likely derailed the project, and what one of Jeane's dream...2020-12-251h 05The Episode One Podcast128. Dash and Lily : Episode One (Netflix)Join us for our Holiday Special. This year we take a look at Netflix's mini-series: Dash and Lily. Based off the Book from the creators of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (One of Chris's favorite movies), Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. The show is just joyful, fun and exciting. We teased that the show seemed to be a teenage Serendipity, but it's got more layers. We also discuss few other holiday watches (A very nutty christmas, princess switch, and the lego star wars holiday special) Plus we do Crossovers and 30 second...2020-12-191h 04The Episode One Podcast127. Saved by the Bell (2020) Fresh Prince Reunion : Episodes One (Peacock, HBO Max)We're so excited... well you know the joke. It's finally here, it was delayed by the Pandemic, we hoped to see the pilot at Peacock live in March, was it worth the wait? And the far more important question for NBC universal.. is it worth subscribing to Peackock for? Steve and Chris also take a quick look at the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special on HBO Max and speculate, what would Will Smith be without the Fresh Prince? (could he close for Atlanta?) All this, plus cross overs and 30 second pitches, n this week's...2020-12-051h 23The Episode One Podcast126. A Teacher, No Man's Land : Episodes One (Hulu)This week Steve and Chris take a look at two new Hulu shows, one a remake of a film about a teacher seducing her student, the other another foreign drama, this time about freedom fighters in Syria. We dig deep into FX on Hulu, discuss the origins of Isis (it's part of the show!) and do a quick bit on the Queen's Gambit. All this plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches!2020-11-181h 01The Episode One Podcast123. Sneakerheads, Teenage Bounty Hunters : Episodes One (Netflix)Steve and Chris are back. We survived September in California and have the receipts for it! Receipts for sneakers and our bounties! Find out how both Steve and Chris have a unique connection to Sneakerheads, and how they really don't for Teenage Bounty Hunters. Also we debate which shows would have been better if you added the word Slutty to their title. All this and more on the Slutty Episode One Podcast!2020-10-011h 11The Episode One Podcast121. Lovecraft Country : Episode OneWhen we see Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams as Executive Producers, we've gotta watch. Lovecraft Country is an exciting new HBO show, that pulls off some great stuff. Racism as Horror, it's been done before, but not sure it's ever been this effective. A great cast, great FX. Steve and Chris are excited to talk about this one with you! Plus 30 second pitches and crossovers!2020-08-191h 12The Episode One Podcast119. The Babysitter's Club : Episode One (Netflix)With a guest appearance, well almost, from Chris's wife Becca. The guy's take a look at a show made for tweens... that doesn't suck. Chris was always jealous of the babysitter's club series as a kid, turns out his wife read nearly all of them, so they talked Steve into watching it so we could talk about it on the podcast. Sadly Becca couldn't be on the pod, but gave her thoughts to Chris to relay. Also because Becca wasn't there Damian Wayne gets mentioned a lot in this episode... Enjoy!2020-07-081h 10The Episode One Podcast118. Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Perry Mason : episodes One (CW, DC universe/HBO Max, HBO)Got a triple threat this week. First we finally tackle Stargirl! It's been out for awhile, but we've been excited to talk about it since it features a comic character we both know, but haven't read the books. Then with the premiere of Doom Patrol Season 2 on HBO Max, we go back and finally watch the pilot. Another comic book show, and right up our alley in the world of different ones, like Legion and Umbrella Academy. Finally, a quick look at Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason, Chris and Steve are split on this one...2020-06-281h 21The Episode One PodcastBLACK LIVES MATTERIn a somber moment for America. Steve and Chris wanted to find a way to honor and add to the empathy of what's going on in the aftermath of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. We watched the first episodes of "Dear White People" "When They See Us" and "#BlackAF" to listen and understand the systemic issues of Race and Racism from the lens of Black Creators. Here's a link to the video project on youtube that supports BLM via ad revenue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM 2020-06-061h 12The Episode One Podcast115. Upload : Episode One (Amazon Prime)Finally a show that matches what Chris does with each episode. Upload! This week we take a look at the new Drama (Drama!!!) from Greg Daniels, best known for Parks and Recreation and the Office. We discuss whether it's future is realistic, if the concerns the premise raises about life, the universe and everything mesh, and we take a look at Black Mirror's "San Junipero" and how similar it is. Plus 30 second pitches, crossovers and quarantine updates! Stay safe, stay healthy.2020-05-121h 20The Episode One Podcast113. Normal People : Episode One (Hulu/BBC 1)I want to live like normal people, I want to sleep with normal people, normal people like you. No wait that was common people. This week Steve and Chris watch a new Hulu show (airing on BBC 1 overseas) Based off a book it's another look at young love, teenagers in high school. This time in Ireland. It's a fascinating exercise to see the tropes we're so used to in America be placed in a different culture. Come join us for the ride, and learn about Gaelic Football!2020-04-2943 min