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Shortcast4. The One With No Pants OnBe forewarned. It gets a little hot and steamy this episode. Pour an ice cold glass of water and join Kevin as he "pulls back the curtain" on his preferred articles of clothing while recording, Caleb tries his hand (voice?) at ASMR, both breakdown UFC 250 Nunes vs. Spencer, and more! We're here for a good time. Not a long time. Join us!Twitter: @shortcastpodEmail: shortcastpod@gmail.comWebsite: www.shortcastpod.comWe gave a shout out to the Shat The Movies podcast. Check them out!@ShatTheMoviesshatthemovies.com@ShatOnTv2020-06-0659 min
WestworldEp.102: Westworld - Season 3 - Mean MailWe gathered the meanest listener tweets, texts, emails and reviews from "Westworld" Season 3 for this special edition of Shat on TV. No one is safe as Ashley, Gene, and Big D take fire for everything from their voices to failing geography class. Plus, listeners offer their final thoughts on Westworld as a whole, Dolores' flaws, the undying simulation theory, and why Season 3 wasn't as bad as the critics say. Have a listen, then join us Friday night on Twitch for a Shappy Hour hangout. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric...2020-05-151h 03WestworldWestie Awards: The Best of Westworld Season 3More than 3,000 votes were counted, and Big D drank a half bottle of vodka to celebrate Season 3 of the "Shat on TV: Westworld" Westie Awards! This special (and strangely dark) podcast edition is a thank you to everyone who listened and supported Shat on TV this season. It includes winners for Best Future Tech, Best Dressed, Best of The Dolori, Best Use of Music, Most WTF Moment, Best Action Sequence, Wasted Talent, Best Plot Twist, Best Villain, and Most Shocking Reveal. Shat Nation also crowns the Season 3 MVP and debates who had the best motorcycle butt this y...2020-05-131h 08WestworldWestworld - 308 - TelegraphIf you're the type of person who slows down to see a multi-car pileup, you'll love the listener mail in this week's Telegraph. Our 100th episode of Shat on TV: Westworld examines the link between Dolores and Mexican independence, sympathy for Serac, things the Season 3 finale did well, and reasons why viewers felt betrayed by HBO. Things get downright brutal, Big D reads the McDonald's gourmet menu, Ashley basks in plot holes, and Gene argues that Dolores and Caleb had First World Problems. Vote for your favorites in the 2020 Westie Awards: www.shatontv.c...2020-05-091h 03WestworldWestworld - 308 - Crisis TheoryWhile the Internet grumbles about the Season 3 finale, the Shat Crew gets down to business asking tough questions in an effort to find Westworld's core: Did Dolores have a master plan? Why hide the key inside one of the world's most wanted men? And who's really dead? This Deep Dive, covering Episode 8, "Crisis Theory," also rounds up plot holes, questions Rehoboam's omniscience, puzzles over why Lawrence was selected, and theorizes about why Neo-Los Angeles high-rises are exploding. We also get into characters finally getting their propers, how tiny Aaron Paul really is, Charlotte turning mega-heel, and different...2020-05-051h 10WestworldWestworld - 308 - Intacast"Holy Guacamole!" cries Ashley Schafly as Westworld's season finale kills off key characters, does some serious soul-searching, and depicts the quietest of riots. "Crisis Theory" felt more like springboard into a distant Westworld Season 4 than an end to Season 3, but that's not to say it wasn't full of big answers about Serac, the Man in Black, Charlotte, Dolores, Maeve, Rehoboam, and Caleb. Plus, Bernard finally got the episode he deserved, and tons of dudes got shot in the foot. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Ep...2020-05-0422 minWestworldWestworld - 307 - Telegraph"Westworld" Episode 7's Telegraph has more laughs per minute than anything we've done this season. Listeners wrote and called in about Maeve's story arc, the real Dolores Prime, illogical fight scenes, EMPs, passed pawns, and French accents. You guys really can't let go of the accents. In this mailbag edition of Shat on TV, we also cover "Neuromancer," exploding arms, minority roles in 2052, and whether Dolores and Maeve are just messing with each other. Also, Caleb takes center stage as Shat Nation points out similarities to Teddy and other clues to his purpose. Listen to...2020-04-301h 04WestworldWestworld - 307 - Passed PawnWestworld Season, 3, Episode 7, revealed a massive clue to Caleb's true identity. If you missed it, you aren't alone. If you want to know what it is, you'll have to listen. This week's Deep Dive covers Solomon's definition of an outlier, robo smelling salts, super-crappy targeting systems, EMP blasts, Ashley's Mortal Kombat tournament, and a long list of fascinating callbacks to previous episodes and seasons. "Passed Pawn" also led us to question which podcast host has the best Shat voice, why Maeve is getting the short end of the stick, and how to play chess like a...2020-04-2853 minWestworldWestworld - 307 - InstacastWe wanted the scoop on Caleb Nichols' background, and boy did we get it. Westworld Season 3, Episode 7, delivered detailed history, gave Solomon a voice, revealed the dark secrets behind Serac's grand plan, and gave us a bloody showdown for good measure. Our instant-reaction episode also includes the Three Stooges Road Trip, security personnel shortages, and one very lonely AI. Listen now and subscribe to catch our Deep Dive on Tuesday. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 7 Summary:Charlotte tells Musashi Dolores is leaving her copies to...2020-04-2721 minWestworldWestworld - 306 - Telegraph"Westworld" listener mail this week focuses on why William thinks he's "the good guy," whether host pearls are irreplaceable, how bad a mom Charlotte was, how to pronounce Serac (again), and the season's biggest reveal: Big D is a robot. This Telegraph, covering Episode 6 of Season 3, also features email about the book young William was reading, a cryptic conversation between the Man in Black and Robert Ford, and the possibility Westworld has jumped the shark. Listener Ken L. writes in with legal jingles, a caller might be a serial killer, and Ashley informs us HBO...2020-04-2457 minWestworldWestworld - 306 - DecoherenceIt only took six episodes, but Gene finally has tinfoil! Find out why he thinks Charlotte Hale was acting weird, and hear Big D's far more plausible explanation. Ashley adds to the mix with a breakdown of William's WWE group therapy, and we round out coverage of Westworld Season 3, Episode 6, by discussing the identities of the hosts being printed at Delos. In this "Decoherence" Deep Dive, the Shat Crew also delves into William's mysterious blood protein, Charlotte's incredible outfit, one particularly familiar orderly, and who was behind the car bombing that shocked us all. Listen...2020-04-211h 08WestworldWestworld - 306 - InstacastWhat a save! Episode 6 seemed to pump the brakes on all of Season 3's momentum in the opening minutes but finished with a real bang as our Westworld warriors found violent new motivations that set the stage for an explosive finale. Big D loved the William group therapy session, and Ash was intrigued by the changes happening in Charlores. Gene just relished Decoherence's multiple bloodbaths and incredible action sequences starring Tessa Thompson. Going into Tuesday's Deep Dive, the Shat Crew touches lightly on William's blood tracker, the mystery hosts being printed, and how far the...2020-04-2016 minWestworldWestworld - 305 - TelegraphAshley beat-boxing, Gene struggling with the N-word, Big D confusing real life with "Universal Soldier"—this Telegraph edition of Shat on TV is a doozy. "Westworld" Season 3, Episode 5, inspired listeners to write and call in about Caleb's biblical allusions, Rehoboam's limitations, Dolores' missing copy, Stubbs' secret, Maeve's fate, music choices, and HBO's misrepresentation of Brazil. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 5 Summary:Dolores and Caleb escape with Liam with help from Ash and Giggles, and convince him to give his private key so they can esc...2020-04-1756 minWestworldWestworld - 305 - GenreReady to get weird? Let's get weird. Ashley dissects Caleb and Serac. Big D gives lessons on hallucinogens and shoulder-fired missiles, and Gene takes you on a magical musical journey through Westworld Season 3, Episode 5: "Genre." The Shat Crew also digs into Rehoboam weaponizing hope, why the car-chase haters are wrong, new T-shirt ideas, and how Giggles and Ash just happened to show up at the right time. RICO most definitely suave. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 5 Summary:Dolores and Caleb escape with Liam with h...2020-04-141h 01WestworldWestworld - 305 - InstacastYour hosts are all back on the "Westworld" train! Choo-choo! Gene stops complaining. Ash heaps on the praise, and Big D wants to know where he can get some Genre. Season 3, Episode 5, fleshed out the mesmerizing Serac, reminded us of the talent in Evan Rachel Wood and Aaron Paul, blasted a kickass soundtrack, and closed the book on the season's first movement. Mysteries were solved. Things were blown up, heads were smashed, gun sights went unused, and we learned a whole lot more about Caleb. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.sou...2020-04-1324 minWestworldWestworld - 304 - TelegraphListener mail this week focused on Caleb, Dolores's pearl clones, an underpopulated Neo Los Angeles, lost lines of dialogue, William's punishment, and blood identity scanners. "Westworld" Season 3, Episode 4 also inspired email and voicemail covering Charlotte Hale tinfoil, hamartia, "Rent" the musical, and that hammy fight scene between Dolores and Stubbs. Check it out, then join us Friday and Sunday on Twitch to discuss: www.shatontv.com/twitch Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 4 Summary: Charlotte helps William prepare for a board meeting to prevent Serac fr...2020-04-101h 01WestworldWestworld - 304 - The Mother of ExilesGene and Ashley take heat from listeners, and Big D skates by as we dive deep into Season 3, Episode 4: "The Mother of Exiles." This edition of Shat on TV explores a multi-Dolores universe, including the emergence of Dolores Prime, and asks "Who has the key to the Sublime?" We also dig up everything we know about Caleb, add to Dick Ebert's Crazy Timelines and Tinfoil Show, revisit the ambulance shooting, debate Meat Farm vs. Dairy, consider Incite's role in Caleb and Dolores meeting, and learn about "infantry old." Other items include: Rahobo cock blocks...2020-04-071h 01WestworldWestworld - 304 - InstacastAll you pearl-divers got your answer as "Westworld" Season 3, Episode 4 revealed more of Dolores' master plan, kicked up the violence, and turned on the sex appeal. Gene was left wondering, "Why Caleb?" Ashley raised an eyebrow at how Bernard and Stubbs knew so much, and Big D scribbled down a timeline that would make Carrie Matheson proud. The Shat Crew also discusses perhaps the goofiest "Westworld" moment of 2020 and learns to accept the show on its own terms. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 4 Su...2020-04-0620 minWestworldWestworld - 303 - TelegraphTexas shows up strong in this listener mail edition of Shat on TV: Westworld. Your email and voicemail concerning Season 3, Episode 3, brought in lots of expertise, from theoretical physics to medical protocol. This week's topics include time as a loaf of bread, the "noble savage" philosophy, humanism vs. determinism, and how to pronounce Rehoboam like a true church-goer. We also talk Isaac Asimov, "Westworld" sound design, and a string of Umm ... Actually for a defenseless Dick Ebert. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Episode 3 Summary:2020-04-031h 00WestworldWestworld - 303 - The Absence of FieldWho the Hale is Charlotte? Roger Roeper returns to "Shat on TV" to explore the biggest question presented by Westworld Season 3, Episode 3: "The Absence of Field." Ashley Schlafly explains the poem behind the episode's title and reaches back to Ancient Rome to illustrate the predicament Caleb is facing. Gene Lyons celebrates Westworld's vision of future tech: personal assistants, predictive models, augmented-reality glasses, artificial intelligence, drip implants, and of course that one stupid ambulance. The Shat Crew also looks into Charlotte's self-mutilation, chunky metal balls, Serac's identity, and Jamaican riot robots. Listen to more g...2020-04-011h 13WestworldWestworld - 303 - InstacastIf your main question after Season 3, Episode 3, was "who's in those pearls?" you missed a lot of really good TV. Westworld's genre-switching was phenomenal; Tessa Thompson's portrayal of an other inside Charlotte Hale's shell was impeccable; and plausible glimpses of future tech were both astonishing and chilling. In this instant reaction episode, we touch on Rahobo's mirror reality, Caleb's augmentation, Charlotte's predator within, and the very idea of identity. The Shat Crew also announce their new Twitch channel and celebrate pedophile murder. Also, if you miss our opening theme music, blame Apple for not allowing...2020-03-3026 minWestworldWestworld - 302 - TelegraphListener mail after "Westworld" Season 3, Episode 2 covers great minds like Lacan, Fromm, Faucault, Sartre, Barthe, Chomsky, and Rahobo. Ashley and Gene compare brain boners. Big D finds a mispronunciation mate, and we celebrate the memory of a Shat listener who is no longer with us. Longtime friend of the pod Thiago writes in with a Biblical "Umm ... Actually" while laying on thicc praise for Armand Delgado. Muhip gives us a lesson in adversarial neural networks, and Dick Ebert teaches us about CPU bottlenecks. We discuss whether Dolores ever put a Westworld friend in C...2020-03-271h 01WestworldWestworld - 302 - The Winter LineShat on TV's coverage of Westworld Season 3, Episode 2: "The Winter Line" starts off intelligently with discussions of free will vs sentience, the nuance between hero and villain, and Ashley Schlafly's brilliant overview of Louis Althusser's views of subjection and the state. Things take a turn as Dick Ebert unveils his latest treatise: "Rahobo, The God Humans Need," force-feeding Gene enough tinfoil to spark a Divergence. Suddenly, it's Big D worshipping at the altar of Coconut Guy, Gene Lyons offering to kill Dick to save the world, Ashley classifying Serac's accoutrement as "Bond Villain," an extended...2020-03-251h 01WestworldWestworld - 302 - InstacastWas "Westworld" Season 3, Episode 2 a thrilling mind-bender or a "Rick and Morty" ripoff? "The Winter Line" took as back to the park and some familiar faces, including ... Drogon? Maeve dropped a math bomb; Big D got on the Aaron Paul Train; and Gene Lyons thinks he's smarter than everyone else. In this instant reaction episode, we drool over an "assed-up" Stubbs; discuss Bernard's flashbacks; learn the difference between Greg, Gary, and Jerrry; and preview Ashley Schlafly's upcoming lesson on Althusser. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric West...2020-03-2324 minWestworldWestworld - 301 - TelegraphLister mail after the "Westworld" Season 3 Premiere covers Caleb's humanity, the toll of trauma on military veterans, the anime "Psycho Pass," livestock lessons in an "umm, actually," and sucking a butt. Things get steamy as Ashley Schlafly's husband calls in; Gene bemoans his position as the podcast's scapegoat; and Big D rebuke's Mr. Lyons' arrogance. The Shat Crew also explains why it sometimes uses listeners' full names, why self-driving cars have driver seats, and leaving room for Rehoboam. Share your thoughts and questions for next week's listener mail edition by emailing hosts@shatontv.co...2020-03-2159 minWestworldWestworld - 301 - Parce DomineIs the "real world" just a simulation? Is Francis a fidelity test? What's Incite up to, and why is Gene Lyons so happy? We answer these questions and more in Shat on TV's first "Westworld" Deep Dive of Season 3. Episode 1, "Parce Domine" brought us a Bible lesson, a new face for artificial intelligence, a missing Delos board member, updated opening credits, and a frank examination of personal data. Plus, Big D brings up "Robopocalypse" yet again; Gene laments freedom of choice, and Ashley talks opera. Westworld Episode 1 Summary: "Parce Domine" Three months af...2020-03-171h 01WestworldWestworld - 301 - InstacastWestworld Season 3 started off with a bang, literally, as new characters stepped onto the scene, familiar faces got their hands dirty, and HBO reminded us why it's the king of TV production. The sets were amazing, the vision of the future was painstakingly detailed (if not derivative), and nudity was abundant. In this instant reaction episode, we highlight performances by Lena Waithe, Aaron Paul, and Marshawn Lynch; welcome the new "benevolent dystopian" vision laid out by "Westworld;" and theorize on the significance of Incite and Rehoboam. Also, Big D coins the term "Bernard...2020-03-1628 minWestworldWestworld - Season 3 Kickoff Telegraph"Westworld" fans write in and the Shat Crew responds to email about where Season 3 occurs, how to watch Season 2, where we've seen Kid Cudi before, who's in Charlores' magical pearls, and more. We also read reviews (some nice, some not-so-nice) of our newest host, Ashley Schlafly, and Roger learns big words. Share your thoughts and questions for next week's listener mail edition by emailing hosts@shatontv.com or calling 914-719-SHAT. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/westworld-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/westworld-itunes Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat Web...2020-03-1038 minWestworldWestworld - Season 3 PreviewSaddle up for Season 3 with a look back at the biggest Westworld moments, a look forward to the fresh setting, and an introduction to the incoming cast and returning characters. Roger Roeper, Gene Lyons, and new host Ashley Schlafly also share their wish lists for the episodes to come, discuss the abbreviated season length, and highlight the big questions on everyone's minds. Share your thoughts and questions for next week's first listener mail edition by emailing hosts@shatontv.com or calling 914-719-SHAT. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/westworld-android Apple/iTunes: htt...2020-03-051h 12
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewThe Money Pit (1986)This isn't just a podcast about '80s movies; it's a podcast about FEELINGS. Or at least three guys' ideas on cheating, romantic comedies, and home inspections. Listener Joe in Alexandria, VA, commissioned 1986's "The Money Pit," in which Tom Hanks plays the same role he played in every '80s movie and Shelly Long is 100% swappable with Shelly Duvall. In this episode of Shat The Movies, we explore: horrible '80s hair Brazilian weddings America's obsession with big houses ice cream shop chic and the ubiquity of Euro weirdos in '80s movies. 2019-10-161h 15
WestworldWatchmen - Podcast IntroductionThe Shat on TV crew that brought you "Game of Thrones," "Westworld," "True Detective," "American Gods," and "Taboo" launch their newest TV venture: "Watchmen" on HBO. “Watchmen” takes place in an alternative, contemporary reality in the United States, in which masked vigilantes became outlawed due to their violent methods. Despite this, some gather around in order to start a revolution while others are out to stop it before it is too late. Find out why we're watching "Watchmen" and why you should, too. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-android Appl...2019-10-0406 minShat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewThe Rock (1996)Most "Shat The Movies" episodes are commissioned by listeners who want to hear us revisit films they love. But this one was commissioned by a podcaster who wanted to hear us cover one of Big D's favorite movies. Drew Zakmin, of "One Headlight Podcast," shelled out a few bucks and opened the gates to Michael Bay's greatest cinematic achievement, 1996's "The Rock." It's got everything we've come to expect from a Michael Bay film: explosions, rain, patriotic slow-mo, and even groups of guys in wheelchairs. "The Rock" is utterly mindless summer popcorn fun, but we're no...2019-09-241h 09Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewGalaxy Quest (1999)This week, we bid happy retirement to a listener to got the shaft from his employer, then realized he already had enough money to retire. Rob P. has been a longtime listener of both Shat on TV and Shat The Movies, and his film commission is nothing short of stellar. Boldly going where no Shatter has gone before, Rob chose a movie released in the final week of the '90s. And though "Galaxy Quest" never broke the top 5 in the box office, it might be the greatest sci-fi parody of all time. Gene Lyons...2019-07-241h 21Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewThe Sandlot (1993)Shat The Movies listener Valorie commissioned "The Sandlot" thinking she would get a podcast about the 1993 coming-of-age baseball classic. Instead, she got a curveball with a little mustard on it as hosts Roger Roeper and Dick Ebert retell their glorious softball history that spans from Singaporean caning to Big D's dribblers to the plate. Meanwhile, Gene Lyons goes full Social Justice Warrior as he decries Squints' devious assault on Wendy Peffercorn and laments the incomprehensibly cruel treatment of The Beast. This episode of Shat The Movies also covers when to call your stepdad "d...2019-07-031h 08Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewVideodrome (1983)The story behind this week's commissioned film review could be a movie of its own: The loving wife of a northern England postman secretly saves the money to hire three misfit Americans to surprise him with a podcast about one of his favorite flicks. But what she doesn't tell them is watching "Videodrome" will cause unexpected changes in their minds and bodies! Dick Ebert immediately begins have strange nightmares. Roger Roeper begins seeing political conspiracies. And Gene Lyons feels the sudden need for sadomasochistic context to achieve an erection. What else would you expect from...2019-06-271h 17Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewRobocop (1987)The original Shat The Movies trio is back! Roger Roeper joins Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons to review the dystopian Detroit crime classic "Robocop." Like most Paul Verhoeven movies, "Robocop" has spoof commercials, gratuitous violence, and co-ed shower scenes. But this 1987 relief carries the distinct honor of being the Dutch director's most coherent blend of action and satire. And it's oh-so-quotable. If you've ever wondered what was on the X-rated version, why ED-209 was so violent, or whether Officer Lewis had the hots for Officer Murphy, this is the podcast for you. If you ever wanted to...2019-06-031h 12
Game of Thrones: On the Throne PodcastEp.38: Game of Thrones - 805 - InstacastGame of Thrones' penultimate episode, "The Bells," was either one of the coolest things you've ever seen or a sure sign that HBO has completely lost control of George R.R. Martin's incomparable realm.
Old scores were settled, true natures were revealed, and the entire CGI budget was spent. Gene Lyons loved it. Dick Ebert threw his hands up in frustration. And meme makers had a field day.
Catch the Instacast now, then tell us what you think at hosts@shatontv.com.2019-05-1323 minShat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewLicense to Drive (1988)How much Corey is too much Corey? Between Corey Haim's mouth breathing and Corey Feldman's avalanche of bombing jokes, we'd say "License to Drive" answers that question emphatically. The Shat Crew expected corny '80s jokes, cheese car stunts, and loads of questionable fashion. But we had no idea "License to Drive" would lead us to tales of severed feet, an Nabokovian hot Heather Graham, and an alternate universe where Gene Lyons laughs at on-screen burps, Roger Roeper mistakenly believe The Fresh Prince's Uncle Phil died of AIDS, and Dick Ebert wishes death upon young and old a...2019-02-151h 18Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewSafe Men (1998)When "Shat The Movies" listener Lucas discovered we wouldn't be doing a Best of Jewish Mob Movies category, he took matters into his own hands. Equipped with $300 and a brilliantly composed email, Lucas convinced Big D we needed to cover the 1998 sleeper "Safe Men." We were amazed to discover one of the strangest films we've witnessed. The cast is good: Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Paul Giamatti, Mark Ruffalo, Harvey Fierstein, Peter Dinklage. The script is reasonable. But there's just something odd about this movie that created a rollercoaster of a conversation among Dick Ebert, Roger Roeper, and...2019-02-071h 09Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewGleaming The Cube (1989)"Gleaming The Cube" brought skateboard culture to the big screen with one of the weirdest plots we've seen to date: A skater Christian Slater investigates the accidental murder of his adopted Vietnamese brother while Tony Hawk delivers pizza. The villains are stereotypical. The action scenes defy the laws of physics. The blood looks more like Kool-Aid, and the romance is just plain creepy. But there's something about "Gleaming The Cube" that's made it a cult classic despite what Big D calls a conspiracy to keep it hidden from the world. Kerri Gross regrets voting for...2018-10-041h 19WestworldWestworld - Season 2 Mean MailLet the hate flow through you! It's time for Shat on TV: Westworld's Mean Mail edition of the Telegraph. This special episode wraps up listeners' final thoughts on Westworld Season 2, then turns the guns on Big D, Gene, and Kerri. Roger somehow emerges unscathed. Hear about Gene's sexual issues, Big D's pronunciation problems, and Kerri's absence. Listener letters cover Shat on TV's first godchild, reactions to the Westie Awards, and the final word on hosts' superiority to humankind. As long as we're still around, Westworld lives! Listen to more great music from Si...2018-07-281h 25WestworldWestworld - The WestiesSure "Westworld" was recently nominated for 21 Emmy Awards, but who cares about the same old boring Award shows when you have the Shat on TV Westies! After hundreds of fan votes, we'll announce the winners of such categories as: Best Showdown Best Battle Best Dressed Hottest Romance Most Shocking Reveal ....and MORE!!! Even if you hate award shows, you'll love the Shatty Trio's hidden easter eggs at the end of the episode. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Timeline here: http://www.thisisinsider.com/westworld-timeline-spoilers-2018-4 Check out Jez Bel...2018-07-1955 minWestworldWestworld - Season 2 Bonus Telegraph"Westworld" Season 2 is over, but viewers are still talking! We keep the conversation going with more than a dozen listener emails, voicemails, and closing thoughts. Have a listen and remember to vote in the inaugural Shat on TV Westie Awards at www.shatontv.com/westies. We'll announce the winners in a special episode next week. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld Timeline here: http://www.thisisinsider.com/westworld-timeline-spoilers-2018-4 Check out Jez Bell and Gillian's book club: https://www.reddit.com/r/WW_Library/ Vote in our inaugural Westie Awards: https...2018-07-091h 13WestworldWestworld - Season 2 RecapYou asked for a Westworld Season 2 recap. Who are we to say no? Here's where we finish lingering debates, answer questions still bugging fans, and begin showing signs of cognitive plateau. You'll hear the Season 2 shat score, the biggest swings in character development, why lower ratings are nothing to worry about, and Six Easy Steps to Improve Season 3. Also, Roger finally introduces his Westworld-Bible link, and a full-blown theological slugfest erupts. And stick around past the closing music for our own Season 2 stinger. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric We...2018-07-051h 16WestworldWestworld - 210 - TelegraphWestworld lovers and haters are doing battle on this week's Telegraph, writing in about the Season 2 finale, "The Passenger." Critics say the plot holes were unforgivable. Fans say doubters are missing the entire point of the show. And most of us are torn somewhere in between. This listener mail edition is loaded with scathing reviews, high praise, odd voicemails, and a beautiful Radiohead cover from listener Si Haywood. Check it out, and join us next week for the season recap and a bonus Telegraph. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.soundcloud.com/simonsteric Westworld T...2018-06-301h 31WestworldWestworld - 210 - The PassengerWe couldn't agree on Dolores' Five Pearls, the Man in Black's post-credits scene, or where the hosts went. So we went to the source. Roger scours a Lisa Joy interview explaining "The Passenger" and quizzes Gene and Big D on what the heck we saw during the Season 2 finale. Also, Gene issues a massive mea culpa for all the things he got wrong this season. Big D apologizes for his flubs. And Roger kinda sorta says he might maybe have gotten something possible wrong. But also maybe not. Listen to more great music from Simon: www.s...2018-06-261h 16WestworldWestworld - 210 - InstacastSome hosts reached The Valley Beyond. Some hosts reached the outside world. And some viewers reached the end of their wits. Westworld's Season 2 finale, "The Passenger" brought back some of our favorite characters, but the twists and turns left some fans a little queasy. Find some solid ground with us as we lay out what we learned, what questions remain for Season 3, and why Episode 10 might be the best 90 minutes of TV in years. Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-202018-06-2547 minWestworldWestworld - 209 - TelegraphYour three original "Westworld" podcast hosts are back with a bursting mailbag as the Season 2's finale looms on the horizon. This week's Telegraph includes: Is William a host? Was Juliet's reaction reasonable? Self-mutilation Father of The Year Awards An unhealthy amount of "LOST" references and a theory about the podcast itself Plus, hear voicemail from your favorite podcast guests and learn about a new feature we're unveiling for Sunday's Instacast. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Lin...2018-06-221h 18WestworldWestworld - 209 - Vanishing PointRog and Big D climb the Mesa Bar diving board to jump into the deep end of the Penultimate Episode of Westworld Season 2. During the podcast, the boys unravel: Which time frames are featured in the episode Who is Subject 001 Is William “Real” or "Host" Literary references to the plot Ford & Maeve's “Unlocking Core Permissions” How Teddy’s death will affect Dolores All Roads Lead to "The Forge" Predictions for the Season Finale So, put on your favorite hat scanners and question your reality with your favorite Westworld Podcast Hosts! Listen to more great music from Simon: www.s...2018-06-201h 13WestworldWestworld - 209 - InstacastThe Penultimate episode of season two of Westworld focuses mainly on the troubled past of William (aka MiB) while explaining further details on Dr. Ford's master plan. While Gene is on vacation in Chicago, Roger flies all the way to Florida in order to watch and record in person with Dick. Join the shatty duo as they unravel the consequences of being a Category 47B human. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatm...2018-06-1830 minWestworldWestworld - 208 - TelegraphEpisode 8 seemed pretty straightforward ... until listener emails and voicemails arrived. We missed a lot, and "Westworld" fans were there to set the record straight. Let's take a different look at "Kiksuya" and answer the most complicated questions, including: Is host consciousness the result of intelligent design or simple mistakes? Was the Maze left for Akecheta on purpose? When did Dolores pass "violent delights" to Maeve? Was James Delos actually a fidelity test for William Apologies for the rough audio on this one. We hope the amazing content makes up for it. Take our...2018-06-161h 26WestworldWestworld - 208 - Kiksuya"Kiksuya" ranks among the easiest Westworld episodes to follow and the most emotionally powerful. But that doesn't mean it wasn't without mysteries to unpack. How did Maeve communicate with Akecheta from across the park? What did she say? And what was the meaning when you dive a level deeper? How much did Ford help Akecheta in his journey, and what are the different paths to consciousness? We also examine Logan's role in Akecheta's discovery of The Door and learn how to pronounce Akecheta's name ... which Big D promptly forgets. Take the pl...2018-06-1244 minWestworldWestworld - 208 - Instacast"Kiksuya" delighted "Westworld" fans who wanted the story a little slower, a little clearer, and with a little more heart. But it wasn't without big revelations that tie to the greater story. In Season 2, Episode 8, we learn how the Maze keeps showing up in the park, see more of the facility William is building, expand Maeve's abilities, and begin to see what The Door could be. Oh, and Logan is still naked. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affi...2018-06-1133 minWestworldWestworld - 207 - TelegraphEpisode 7 heats up the Westworld debate as listeners write in to argue Charlotte could be Charlie; Dolores and Maeve are conflicting views of feminism; Angela really could charm the grenade off a horny QA thug; artificial intelligence is just waiting to spring its trap; someone's going to rescue the Man in Black; and more. Voicemails start at the 1:02 mark and include the possibility we've only seen a simulated world so far, the idea Emily wasn't searching for the Man in Black in the first place, and another freaky message from Driver Bob. This week's Instacast...2018-06-081h 13WestworldWestworld - 207 - Les EcorchesWestworld Season 2 Episode 7 pulled the curtain from the Valley Beyond, so let's venture there and explore its implications. We'll tell you where it is, what's being stored there, and how Dolores can use it to battle mankind. We'll also meet Farnold (or Fernarnold), the star of "Les Ecorches," and celebrate how intelligently Westworld re-introduced Ford's control to the series. Don't forget Maeve and Sizemore! Can we call them friends? Big D makes a pretty good case while Gene bids a teary farewell to Peter Abernathy. And finally, we'll go frame-by-frame through Bernard's rapid f...2018-06-051h 09WestworldWestworld - 207 - InstacastBig D called "Les Ecorches" the Thanksgiving Dinner of Westworld episodes, and to many of us it felt like a season finale. So many questions were answered, so many characters may have been killed. Ford is back in a big way. Bullets are flying. And the Man in Black is getting his come-uppance. But did Season 2 give up too many secrets too quickly? Tell us what you think at hosts@shatontv.com, then join us Tuesday for the Westworld Deep Dive. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcas...2018-06-0418 minWestworldWestworld - 206 - TelegraphFirst, disenchanted viewers turned their guns on "Westworld." Now, frustrated listeners are setting their sights on us. From who Elsie actually is, to the Man in Black's conversation with Emily, to Emily's real name, you had a lot to say about Season 2 Episode 6: "Phase Space." With more than 100 emails received this week, it's another packed episode of the Westworld Telegraph. Plus, we get a voicemail from last Telegraph's mysterious Butt Dialer, and one listener argues the Man in Black isn't even a main character! Take the plunge with us, then write in your thoughts at...2018-06-011h 06WestworldWestworld - 206 - Phase SpaceWestworld's entire reality has changed, and that means all we thought we knew means squat. So we're diving deep without a tether and hoping we find hidden treasures in Episode 6, "Phase Space." This Deep Dive explores whether Grace or the Man in Black is a host, how many realities exist in Westworld, and how many Bernards are creeping around the park. We also explain what exactly The Cradle can do, why it's so powerful, and what exactly happened between Ghost Nation and Maeve. Take the plunge with us, then write in your thoughts at...2018-05-301h 02WestworldWestworld - 206 - InstacastWe're halfway through Season 2, but Westworld isn't showing any signs of fatigue as they blow up some popular early theories, while introducing even more. Gene & Kerri are in Los Angeles celebrating Gene's birthday, so Rog & Big D are left in the studio to break down episode 6, "Phase Space". In this SUPER SIZED Instacast, the Original Shat Duo use every bit of their old host memory control units (MCU's) to unravel: The meaning of Phase Space and how it may relate to the episode plot Which Timeframes, or REALITIES, we just witnessed The MiB & Grace's mistrusting relationship Te...2018-05-2856 minWestworldWestworld - Louis Herthum InterviewLouis Herthum plays the original Peter Abernathy in "Westworld," and his role has exploded in Season 2. He'll discuss key "Westworld" scenes to rewatch, dive deeper into the Peter Abernathy character, explain the Southern "fool look," and possibly reveal horrifying secrets about "Murder, She Wrote." Herthum also talks parenthood, LSU football, golf, and volunteerism. Oh, and Gene gets called out in a big way. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Lea...2018-05-261h 05WestworldWestworld - 205 - TelegraphWhere did the Man in Black actually start? Where did William end? Can techs adjust "woke" hosts' settings? And is "Westworld" borrowing from Dune?" You've got Season 2 questions, and we've got Season 2 answers as the Westworld Telegraph shares listener mail about Episode 5, "Akane no Mai." One listener wrote in with proof Ghost Nation is a security feature of Westworld, and another explained how the dressing-room-to-train trick worked in Season 1. Plus, we hear the spookiest Telegraph voice mail of all time and get our first Westworld butt dial. To read all these e...2018-05-251h 16WestworldWestworld - 205 - Akane No MaiThrowaway episode? Shut your geisha mouth! Shogun World wasn't the only interesting thing about Episode 5. "Akane no Mai" also put to rest several viewer theories and established a pecking order among characters. Walk with us as we outline Dolores' secret game plan, explore the boundaries of Maeve's "new voice," and plunge the terrifying depths of The Teddy Experiment. Also, find out what Gene and Big D would do if they could modify their own personalities with a Westworld iPad. Take the plunge with us, then write in your thoughts at hosts@s...2018-05-2258 minWestworldWestworld - 205 - InstacastDolores' reason for traveling to Sweetwater is revealed and Maeve discovers her "new voice" in Kerri Gross' first Westworld Instacast. "Akane no Mai" introduces us to Shogun World, ninjas, samurai, doppelbots, and sweet, sweet robot lovemaking as Season 2 ventures into some of the more gruesome and violent scenes to date. WU TANG! To read all our fan email, theories and more, plus Gene Lyons' responses to them, visit https://shatontv.com/category/westworld-telegraph/ Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free A...2018-05-2129 minWestworldWestworld - 204 - TelegraphAre you ready for a record 17 listener emails plus six voicemail Telegraphs? You sent more than 127 theories, observations, questions, and comments about Westworld Season 2, Episode 4, "Riddle of the Sphinx." They ranged from "Is Delos already using the tech from the James Delos experiment?" to "Who's the actual hero of the show?" We also were deeply moved by Telegraphs explaining the value of this podcast community and the personal tale of one listener who has experienced the suicide of a significant other. It's a groundbreaking Telegraph, and we appreciate all your help. Have a listen, then...2018-05-181h 15WestworldWestworld - 204 - The Riddle of the SphinxWestworld's viewership is slumping, but our hearts are pumping. How can you not love a show that brings you horrifying glimpses of technological immortality? Or a show that examines time as a data point, rather than a linear absolute. This Deep Dive examines Season 2 Episode 4, "Riddle of the Sphinx," and gets into the marrow of what Westworld is all about. What are the three times we see Bernard visit Lab 12? Who is the control unit for? How are Elsie's clothes still clean? Why is the Man in Black changing so rapidly? Is Ford still running the...2018-05-151h 08WestworldWestworld - 204 - InstacastWestworld Season 2 just keeps getting darker with Episode 4: "Riddle of the Sphinx." Recorded just minutes after the episode aired, this Instacast quickly outlines what we learned and the big new questions everyone is asking. If you guessed Delos is trying to create eternal life, you're right. But did the project succeed? At least we now know what happened to James Delos. Elsie's back, and Bernard's killed again. Or has he? Hard to tell with that wacky memory. And we finally can agree on who Grace from The Raj really is. But how will...2018-05-1430 minWestworldWestworld - 203 - TelegraphEpisode 3 is usually right about where listener mail starts getting truly weird, and Westworld Season 2 is no exception. "Virtu e Fortuna" got all the marbles rolling around in our heads, and some fascinating topics emerged: Is Grace from The Raj related to Theresa Cullen? Is the AI creating it's own AI? Was Dolores ever a real human? How would Big D attack Fort Forlorn Hope? Why does Bernard keep changing his clothes? Is consciousness more of a spectrum than a switch? Could the Man In Black's elusive Door just be a passage to another park? To read...2018-05-111h 01WestworldWestworld - 203 - Virtu e FortunaEpisode 3 of Westworld Season 2 wasn't filler. "Virtù e Fortuna" is a vital link, the connective tissue that binds the bones Episode 1 with the muscle of Episode 2. This Westworld Deep Dive explores: Who is the woman in The Raj? What is Ghost Nation's true purpose? Do Dr. Ford and Bernard share a backstory? What did Dolores accomplish at Fort Forlorn Hope? And why did she intentionally slaughter her army? Plus, Gene fits all of Bernard's Season 2 scenes into a linear story and finds the massive blind spot in it all. Take the plunge with us...2018-05-081h 18WestworldWestworld - 203 - InstacastRoger returns to the podcast much soberer than the last episode as the Shatty Trio provide their instant thoughts of Episode 3 of Westworld Season 2, "Virtù e Fortuna". The world that Delos created has gotten much larger, and so has our Instacast, as we review the introduction of a new theme park, use our high school Latin textbooks to understand the meaning of the title, and ponder the connective plot points we witnessed. What does "Virtù e Fortuna" mean? What's the new park called? Who's that mystery woman? And how do you say "these violent delights have...2018-05-0737 minWestworldWestworld - 202 - TelegraphPoring over your Telegraphs. Pouring drinks. Poor us. Buckle up for a boozy ride as a tipsy Roger guides Gene, Dick, AND Kerri through this week's listener mail. Topics include: Is the Man in Black terminally ill? Is Peter Abernathy a vehicle for Jim Delos? Vitruvian Woman in the opening credits Bernard's Leaky Head Would DNA harvesting help a clone infiltrate a family? Why would Ford teach Bernard to act like a man who never existed? To read all these emails and more, plus Gene Lyons' responses to them, visit https://shatontv.com/category/westworld-telegraph/ ...2018-05-0449 minWestworldWestworld - 202 - ReunionDon't have time for the Westworld Deep Dive this week? Fast forward start to 55:25 for our most ambitious explanation of how Westworld came to be. Big D won't call it a theory. It's at least a hypothesis. Also on this supersized Deep Dive, we'll outline all the time frames you saw on Episode 2 "Reunion" and chip away at Dolores' secret weapon. Roger treats us to a brain-blasting religious sermon, and Gene takes bets on which characters will succeed or fail And finally, Big D introduces the thought process that made us qu...2018-05-021h 15WestworldWestworld - 202 - InstacastCould Westworld Season 2 Episode 2 "Reunion" be the Rosetta Stone for the rest of the series? Catch our immediate reaction to this scope-expanding bundle of revelations. We'll discuss Delos' true mission, identify the "weapon" Dolores is seeking, outline the new rules of Westworld, and learn more about the game each character faces. And yeah, that was Gus from "Breaking Bad!" Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Leave an iTunes Review:https://shatontv.com/westworld-review Leave a V...2018-04-3022 minWestworldWestworld - 201 - TelegraphHear Shat on TV listeners' voice for the first time and catch Kerri Gross reading your emails as we fire up the Season 2 Telegraph with a new voicemail feature. This week's topics covering Season 2 Episode 1 "Journey into Night" include: Dr. Ford's contingency plan A rundown of all the main characters Everything is just a new narrative for William What Westworld's map is telling us Is Ford using avatars throughout the park? To read all these emails and more, plus Gene Lyons' responses to them, visit https://shatontv.com/category/westworld-telegraph/ Help Support the Podca...2018-04-2751 min
Show Spoilers13: 'Westworld' Season 2 Premiere, "Journey into Night"Show Spoilers is back! Westworld returned to HBO this past Sunday, and so it's time for new episodes. Roger (https://twitter.com/Roger_Roeper) is out for the season, but you can of course listen to him over at Shat On TV (www.shatontv.com) with Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons.Joining Kevin (https://twitter.com/kevinrbrackett) is film critic from ReviewSTL.com, Brad Heyen (https://twitter.com/heyenikin). Brad discusses what it was like to binge all ten episodes from season one, as the guys discuss how that holds up compared to analyzing the episodes...2018-04-251h 13WestworldWestworld - 201 - Journey into NightWe were so, so wrong. Westworld's Season 2 premiere, "Journey into Night," piled layers of mystery atop a mountain of key revelations, and this Deep Dive dissects them all. Explore all the key characters' motivations: What are Maeve, Dolores, Bernard, Charlotte, and the Man in Black up to? And why? Also jump into what Delos' master plan is, whether Ford is still part of the park, and how Stubbs got away. Trouble making sense of Bernard's flashback? We take a frame-by-frame look at everything it unearthed. And don't miss a fan theory so hot...2018-04-2458 minWestworldWestworld - 201 - InstacastThe Westworld Season 2 premiere "Journey into Night" ended 18 months of TV starvation with a buffet of answered questions and explosive action. Hear Big D lay down the quick facts as we prepare for Tuesday's Deep Dive. This quick Instacast covers the season premiere's most pressing issues that just can't wait, including: Is Bernard a reliable narrator? Did he kill all the hosts? When is now? How the hell does Delos not have a better way to scan for hosts? Send us your thoughts at hosts@shatontv.com. Bonus points if you talk about Samurai World.2018-04-2317 minWestworldWestworld - Season 2 News & NotesWestworld Season 2 looms just a month away! Jump back in the saddle to discuss the Westworld Experience at SXSW and how showrunner Jonathan Nolan plans to screw with Reddit. Learn about new characters, Dolores' even darker side, drone hosts, and where guests found another buried maze. Plus, the return of the Westworld Telegraph. We missed you, and it's time to raise hell. Take our survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/shatontv Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Leave an iTunes Review: ht...2018-04-0137 minWestworldWestworld Season 2 PreviewWestworld might have delivered its fair share of jaw-dropping twists, but landing a renewal from HBO back in November wasn't one of the bigger surprises. The sci-fi western dystopia wowed viewers with its bleak yet beautiful storytelling – and in terms of numbers, it was bigger than even Game of Thrones. Now all eyes are on showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy as they prepare to take us even deeper inside the maze. Here's everything we know about season two so far. Help Support the Podcast Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link: ht...2018-02-0238 min
WestworldShat the Movies Podcast - Top Gun (1986)Hungry for more Shat on TV? Here's an audio hors d'oeuvres you might enjoy. Straight from our Shat The Movies podcast, join Gene, Rog and Big D for an encore presentation of "Top Gun." Subscribe to Shat The Movies to hear a new '80s or '90s movie shat session each week. Subscribe & Social Media - http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow "Top Gun" is the perfect time capsule for 1986, the only year where you could make a successful "American romantic military action drama." We remember amazing performances by Tom Cruise, Tom Skerritt, Tim Robbins, Val Ki...2017-09-181h 08
Game of Thrones: On the Throne PodcastEp.24: Game of Thrones - Season 7 Recap and Thronie AwardsIf you enjoy awards shows, this is the episode for you. We kiss Game of Thrones goodnight with a Best Scenes of Season 7, top-to-bottom ranking of Season 1-7, and announce the winners of the inaugural Thronie Awards. Your write-in responses were so imaginative, we added extra minutes to the On The Throne special. Also, big news about Game of Thrones Season 8. Read All Small Council Emailshttps://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones-small-council/ Read Emails Read on the Podcasthttps://shatontv.com/tag/small-council-read/ Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal...2017-09-091h 29WestworldGame of Thrones PodcastGame of Thrones' Season 7 premiere united our favorite characters and brought some lesser-knowns to the spotlight. We got one last chance to hate Walder Frey, one fresh chance to cringe at Ed Sheeran, and we learned to cheer for Euron Greyjoy (and his two good hands). Listen to this quick-take Instacast and prepare for Tuesday Game of Thrones Deep Dive. Also, holy crap, white walker giants. Leave a Review - https://shatontv.com/game-of-thrones-review Subscribe & Social Media - https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow Website - https://shatontv.com/category/game-of-thrones 2017-07-1729 minWestworldWestworld - Apr - TelegraphLouis Herthum and Talulah Riley will return as regulars in Westworld Season Two. Jimmy Simpson will not. And we can expect a narrative leap into the future as Season Two opens in late 2018. Get the details in this months Westworld Telegraph! We also read listener mail covering Dr. Ford's ability to predict a perfect March Madness bracket, the mainland's perception of Westworld, android humanity, and Westworld vs. Game of Thrones. Have a listen, then write us your thoughts for the May edition of Westworld Telegraph from Shat on TV. Click here to read...2017-04-2046 minWestworldWestworld - Mar - TelegraphWhen will "Westworld" Season 2 arrive? It's looking like October 2018, but we're back with Westworld news from the Golden Globes, a projected series schedule and reflection for the past two months without our favorite show about robot sex and human massacres. The fans are the stars Westworld Telegraph, and this month's edition is loaded with ideas on the nature of the maze, the reasoning behind Shogun World, the future of the Delos board and the souls of your faithful hosts: Rog, Big D, and Gene. Have a listen, then write us your thoughts for the April...2017-03-0755 minWestworldWestworld - 110 - InstacastWhether you loved seeing hosts buzzsaw through security or cringed at so many answers being crammed into a 90-minute gasp, Westworld episode 10: "The Bicameral Mind" thoroughly closed the loop on season 1. This quick Instacast covers the season finale's most pressing issues that just can't wait for Tuesday's Deep Dive podcast, including: Was Ford the hero all along? Do "Westworld" writers trust the audience enough? Do podcasts and blogs reduce enjoyment of the TV show? And is Logan still naked on a horse somewhere? Send us your thoughts at hosts@shatontv.com. Bonus points if you...2016-12-0539 minWestworldWestworld - 109 - The Well Tempered ClavierPrepare for the Westworld season finale with this fact-packed recap of Episode 9: "The Well-Tempered Clavier." Explore Ford's motivation for letting hosts run rampant. Consider what happened to Elsie and Stubbs. Mourn Bernarnold while digging deeper into his memories. And hear Gene try to paint Logan as a not-so-bad guy. Other topics covered include why William chopped up an entire platoon, who Wyatt really is and what Teddy has to do with it, and a meticulous breakdown of Dolores' journey into the church crypt. Have a listen, get your ideas together and shoot us an email...2016-11-291h 30WestworldWestworld - 109 - Instacast"Westworld" fans are the smartest. You were right about Bernarnold. You were right about Maeve's admin abilities. You might even be right about William being the Man in Black! Couple those notions with a brilliant performance by Anthony Hopkins and awesome reveals about the park's origins, and you've got a mind-blowing Instacast that is not to be missed. Enjoy this quick podcast, and join us again Tuesday for the Deep Dive. If we missed something, let us know about it at hosts@shatontv.com. Leave Us A Review Subscribe: Apple | Android | RS...2016-11-2838 minWestworldWestworld - 108 - TelegraphJust when we thought Westworld's depths had been plumbed, listeners wrote in with fresh insights on Dr. Ford as the Singularity, how host bodies work, the meaning behind the number 30 and ... HOST BABIES? There's also the question of whether Maeve can control Bernard, who's in Wyatt's gang and whether Westworld is intended as sincere narrative or satire. Tune in, listen up and let us know what you think by writing a Westworld Telegraph of your own! Order your Shat On TV Podcast T-Shirt Now! http://shatontv.com/product-category/t-shirts/ Leave Us...2016-11-251h 55WestworldWestworld - 107 - TelegraphThis week's Westworld fan mail is bursting with strong theories: Dolores' role as a custom narrative for William, Teddy being based on William, Arnold being the man depicted ushering Dolores toward consciousness, Hector improvising poetry in his blacklisted conversation, and more. Other theories are a little more out there: Logan is Charlotte, Ford is using ghost hosts and Westworld is in space. But no theory brings together the calculated and the crazy quite like Big D's Unified Field Theory of Westworld. Like a novice Wheel of Fortune player, Dick thinks he's got it all figured...2016-11-171h 35WestworldWestworld - 106 - TelegraphWestworld Episode 6, "The Adversary," showed us Dr. Ford's "family," Teddy's killer instinct, Maeve's infiltration and the inner workings of Delos. You'd think that would answer a lot of questions and slow down the wacky theories. And you'd be wrong. Hear listener mail ranging from the origins of Arnold to the likelihood of real nitroglycerin in the park. This one's a giggly, feel-good edition of the Westworld Telegraph, so get ready to smile until your face splits into four sections and reveals your metal skull. To read the full email theories visit: http...2016-11-111h 43WestworldWestworld - 105 - TelegraphThere's one thing you can never question: Shat On TV's commitment to their listeners. This week's deluge of email nearly broke the system and Gene's sanity. However, the trio power through the endless 'maze' of theories, feedback, and analysis to deliver a one-time only, MEGA-SIZED episode of the Westworld Telegraph. Forget the tin foil hats, you'll need to wrap yourself up as a tin foil burrito in order to get through this entire episode. To read the full email theories visit: http://shatontv.com/category/westworld-telegraph/ To see the email...2016-11-042h 47Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewWestworld (1973)To wet your whistle for the old west we decided to cover the 1973 “Classic” movie Westworld, so put on your chaps and saddle up… it’s going to be a rough ride. Roger Roeper & Dick Ebert will host a weekly podcast that will cover Westworld the upcoming science-fiction thriller television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for HBO, based on the 1973 film of the same name, which was written and directed by American novelist Michael Crichton. Nolan serves as executive producer along with Joy, J. J. Abrams and Bryan Burk with Nolan directing the pilot. It is sc...2016-09-161h 09