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Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #23: Season 2 Wrap-UpSeason 2 of The Newsroom may have finished, but Navigating The Newsroom still has one more episode to go! In this jam-packed finale, an all-star ensemble of guests are back to give their thoughts on how the season ultimately turned out. Andrew and Andrew call up Inkoo Kang, Sam Fragoso, and to discuss what went right and what wrong. Was it a good decision to focus on Operation Genoa? Is Jerry Dantana a problematic character? Was the ending satisfying? And was the Maggie in Africa subplot really so awful? Plus, a lot more.<br />
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Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #23: Season 2 Wrap-UpSeason 2 of The Newsroom may have finished, but Navigating The Newsroom still has one more episode to go! In this jam-packed finale, an all-star ensemble of guests are back to give their thoughts on how the season ultimately turned out. Andrew and Andrew call up Inkoo Kang, Sam Fragoso, and to discuss what went right and what wrong. Was it a good decision to focus on Operation Genoa? Is Jerry Dantana a problematic character? Was the ending satisfying? And was the Maggie in Africa subplot really so awful? Plus, a lot more.
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Inkoo...2013-09-2956 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #22: Election Night, Part 2It’s the end of Season 2 of The Newsroom! Andrew Robinson still isn’t back--don’t worry, he’ll return for our season wrap-up episode--but Brian Roan from The Film Stage is once again able to fill in. He and Andrew debate just how messy of an ending this turned out to be. Is rejecting the Petraeus story a good choice? How is the Will/Mac relationship indicative of a larger problem regarding Sorkin’s expectations and the audience’s reality? Is Maggie the new Jim? And just how great was The Kiss?! Plus, Lisa is back, Neal is wasted, new media ge...2013-09-1900 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #22: Election Night, Part 2It’s the end of Season 2 of The Newsroom! Andrew Robinson still isn’t back--don’t worry, he’ll return for our season wrap-up episode--but Brian Roan from The Film Stage is once again able to fill in. He and Andrew debate just how messy of an ending this turned out to be. Is rejecting the Petraeus story a good choice? How is the Will/Mac relationship indicative of a larger problem regarding Sorkin’s expectations and the audience’s reality? Is Maggie the new Jim? And just how great was The Kiss?! Plus, Lisa is back, Neal is wasted, new media ge...2013-09-191h 09Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #21: Election Night, Part 1Andrew Robinson is away in Toronto this week, but don't worry! Special guest Joanna Robinson from Pajiba and The Ones Who Knock is here to discuss the first part of this season's finale. Is the Will/Mac relationship handled well? Why do these characters keep screwing up? How come Leona won't let them resign? And does the ending imply "Preachy Will" is going to return? Tune in to find out. Also, there's a brief tangent about people falling down, which is always fun.
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Joanna Robinson is the Features Editor at Pajiba and a...2013-09-1249 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #21: Election Night, Part 1Andrew Robinson is away in Toronto this week, but don't worry! Special guest Joanna Robinson from Pajiba and The Ones Who Knock is here to discuss the first part of this season's finale. Is the Will/Mac relationship handled well? Why do these characters keep screwing up? How come Leona won't let them resign? And does the ending imply "Preachy Will" is going to return? Tune in to find out. Also, there's a brief tangent about people falling down, which is always fun.<br />
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Joanna Robinson...2013-09-1200 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #20: Red Team IIISpecial guest Inkoo Kang from Film School Rejects and Village Voice joins Andrew and Andrew on this episode to discuss "Red Team III." The Operation Genoa fallout is finally commencing, but is it satisfying? Was Jerry's tape-editing scandal really necessary? What's up with all the Benghazi stuff? And what's up with Leona's change of heart? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
00:20 - Intro
4:34 - General thoughts
19:06 - Jerry's fault, or institutional failure?
27:13 - Charlie's source and nepotism in the industry
33:48 - Sorkin's style, finding the right tone
41:50 - Reporting vs...2013-08-301h 03Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #20: Red Team IIISpecial guest Inkoo Kang from Film School Rejects and Village Voice joins Andrew and Andrew on this episode to discuss "Red Team III." The Operation Genoa fallout is finally commencing, but is it satisfying? Was Jerry's tape-editing scandal really necessary? What's up with all the Benghazi stuff? And what's up with Leona's change of heart? Tune in to find out.<br />
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00:20 - Intro<br />
4:34 - General thoughts<br />
19:06 - Jerry's fault, or institutional failure?<br />
27:13 - Charlie's source and nepotism in...2013-08-3000 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #19: One Step Too ManyIn this episode, William Bibbiani from Crave Online returns to discuss "One Step Too Many" and how this season of The Newsroom is an improvement over the first one. Are the relationships and sexual tension becoming easier to tolerate? What staple of Sorkin writing does he screw up this time? And how does everyone feel about Jerry being "evil" now? Tune in to find out. Plus, a random tangent on John Carter and why sports are cool.<br />
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2:30 - William Bibbiani's thoughts...2013-08-2200 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #19: One Step Too ManyIn this episode, William Bibbiani from Crave Online returns to discuss "One Step Too Many" and how this season of The Newsroom is an improvement over the first one. Are the relationships and sexual tension becoming easier to tolerate? What staple of Sorkin writing does he screw up this time? And how does everyone feel about Jerry being "evil" now? Tune in to find out. Plus, a random tangent on John Carter and why sports are cool.
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00:20 - Intro
2:30 - William Bibbiani's thoughts on Season 2
6:30 - Jim and Hallie go out to...2013-08-2254 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #18: News Night With Will McAvoyFor the first time ever, there are two guests joining Andrew and Andrew on Navigating The Newsroom! In this episode, Sam Fragoso and Corey Atad drop by to discuss all the different subplots happening in the fifth episode of Season 2. Is this the best episode of the series so far? What is Sorkin implying about how technology affects relationships? Are the developments with Sloan and Maggie appropriate, or do they suggest Sorkin may be perpetuating some of the same sexism he's critiquing? Tune in to find out. Also, go watch Broadcast News.<br />
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SHOW NOTES: <b...2013-08-1500 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #18: News Night With Will McAvoyFor the first time ever, there are two guests joining Andrew and Andrew on Navigating The Newsroom! In this episode, Sam Fragoso and Corey Atad drop by to discuss all the different subplots happening in the fifth episode of Season 2. Is this the best episode of the series so far? What is Sorkin implying about how technology affects relationships? Are the developments with Sloan and Maggie appropriate, or do they suggest Sorkin may be perpetuating some of the same sexism he's critiquing? Tune in to find out. Also, go watch Broadcast News.
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00:20 - Intro
5:09 - Allison's thoughts on Season 2 so far
6:57 - General thoughts on this episode
11:16 - Jim on the campaign trail2013-08-071h 19Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #17: Unintended ConsequencesIn this episode, Allison Loring from Film School Rejects and Fanhattan returns to discuss the fourth episode of the second season, "Unintended Consequences." How does everyone feel about Jim leaving the campaign trail? Is Will's takedown of Occupy a fair one? Is the big reveal about what happened to Maggie in Africa fully satisfying? And what about critics who claim this episode is borderline racist? Tune in to find out.<br />
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00:20 - Intro<br />
5:09 - Allison's thoughts on Season 2 so far<br />
6:57...2013-08-0700 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #16: Willie PeteAndrew Robinson couldn't make it this week, but don't worry! The insightful Brian Roan from DearFilm and The Film Stage filled in as a co-host to discuss the third episode of the second season, "Willie Pete." There's not as much "relationship stuff" this episode, but what's going on with Will and Nina? Is Jim becoming the new Will? And how is the show both killing off and reviving certain storylines from Season 1 to its advantage? Plus, Andrew and Brian give Aaron Sorkin a few ideas for how to end the season.
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3:05...2013-08-021h 03Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #16: Willie PeteAndrew Robinson couldn't make it this week, but don't worry! The insightful Brian Roan from DearFilm and The Film Stage filled in as a co-host to discuss the third episode of the second season, "Willie Pete." There's not as much "relationship stuff" this episode, but what's going on with Will and Nina? Is Jim becoming the new Will? And how is the show both killing off and reviving certain storylines from Season 1 to its advantage? Plus, Andrew and Brian give Aaron Sorkin a few ideas for how to end the season.<br />
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SHOW NOTES: <...2013-08-0200 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #15: The Genoa TipSpecial guest Devindra Hardawar from /Film and VentureBeat stops by to discuss the second episode of Season 2, "The Genoa Tip." Is Will's 9/11 backstory effective? Will U.S. drone policy be an effective core issue to drive this season? Is the presentation of campaign journalism realistic? And what's up with all the romantic entanglements? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
00:20 - Intro
2:27 - General thoughts
9:00 - Emphasizing the "process" of news
16:43 - Will's first day behind the desk
21:35 - Less preaching, Troy Davis, why Don rules
26:50 - The drone debate and...2013-07-2557 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #15: The Genoa TipSpecial guest Devindra Hardawar from /Film and VentureBeat stops by to discuss the second episode of Season 2, "The Genoa Tip." Is Will's 9/11 backstory effective? Will U.S. drone policy be an effective core issue to drive this season? Is the presentation of campaign journalism realistic? And what's up with all the romantic entanglements? Tune in to find out.<br />
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00:20 - Intro<br />
2:27 - General thoughts<br />
9:00 - Emphasizing the "process" of news<br />
16:43 - Will's first day behind the desk<...2013-07-2500 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #14: Let's Kill All The LawyersThe Newsroom is back! In this episode, Andrew and Andrew discuss the second season premiere, "First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All The Lawyers." What's up with all the romantic conflict since we last saw these characters? Who's the new guy? Does Will's little stunt on the air make sense? And is the new structure really the best way to approach this show? Tune in to find out.
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0:20 - Intro and recap
3:51 - General thoughts, the opening credits
12:51 - All the romantic subplots
20:52 - SOPA stuff
22:34 - Intern!
26:01...2013-07-1649 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #14: Let's Kill All The LawyersThe Newsroom is back! In this episode, Andrew and Andrew discuss the second season premiere, "First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All The Lawyers." What's up with all the romantic conflict since we last saw these characters? Who's the new guy? Does Will's little stunt on the air make sense? And is the new structure really the best way to approach this show? Tune in to find out.<br />
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0:20 - Intro and recap<br />
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12:51 - All...2013-07-1600 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #13: Back On The AirThe best podcast about The Newsroom on the internet is back! The second season premieres this Sunday, July 14, so Andrew and Andrew decided to kick things off with a short preview podcast. How do they feel about Season 1 of the show now that so much time has passed? What are they looking forward to in Season 2? Tune in to find out.
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0:20 - We're back!
3:51 - Andrew R's thoughts on Season 1, hopes for Season 2
10:38 - Andrew J's thoughts on Season 1
15:53 - Season 2 characters and news
23:25 - Shortened season
24:09 - Show...2013-07-1126 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #13: Back On The AirThe best podcast about The Newsroom on the internet is back! The second season premieres this Sunday, July 14, so Andrew and Andrew decided to kick things off with a short preview podcast. How do they feel about Season 1 of the show now that so much time has passed? What are they looking forward to in Season 2? Tune in to find out.<br />
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0:20 - We're back!<br />
3:51 - Andrew R's thoughts on Season 1, hopes for Season 2<br />
10:38 - Andrew J's thoughts on Season 1<...2013-07-1100 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #12: Media Scholar Bob ThompsonIn this special bonus episode, Andrew talks with television historian and pop culture expert Robert J. Thompson about The Newsroom. How does the show fit in with Sorkin's previous work? How is it referencing other television shows? Does it really need to be on HBO? Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro
3:37 - Interview with Bob Thompson
42:06 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing navigatingnewsroom@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!2012-09-0444 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #12: Media Scholar Bob ThompsonIn this special bonus episode, Andrew talks with television historian and pop culture expert Robert J. Thompson about The Newsroom. How does the show fit in with Sorkin's previous work? How is it referencing other television shows? Does it really need to be on HBO? Tune in to find out. <br />
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DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing navigatingnewsroom@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for...2012-09-0400 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #11: The Greater Fool and Season 1The end has come! Andrew and Andrew are joined by a few of their previous guests -- William Bibbiani, Gwen Reyes and Allison Loring -- to discuss the season finale of The Newsroom, and the season as a whole. Has Sorkin succeeded in his mission to civilize? What’s up with Don and Sloan? Is the relationship drama finally at a satisfying place? What are the best and worst things about the show? Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro
1:55 - Episode recap
6:02 - William Bibbiani’s thoughts
8:41 - A lack of compelling threat; the character of Leona
13:10 - Th...2012-08-3000 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #11: The Greater Fool and Season 1The end has come! Andrew and Andrew are joined by a few of their previous guests -- William Bibbiani, Gwen Reyes and Allison Loring -- to discuss the season finale of The Newsroom, and the season as a whole. Has Sorkin succeeded in his mission to civilize? What’s up with Don and Sloan? Is the relationship drama finally at a satisfying place? What are the best and worst things about the show? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro
1:55 - Episode recap
6:02 - William Bibbiani’s thoughts
8:41 - A lack of compelling threat; the character of Leona
13:10 - Th...2012-08-301h 07Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #10: The Blackout, Part 2It's almost over! In this episode, Andrew and Andrew discuss the penultimate installment of The Newsroom, the second half of the self-proclaimed two-part episode. Does the blackout even matter that much? Is the mock debate an example of Sorkin's liberal bias? And what's up with Lisa and the "relationship crap?" Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro
1:36 - Some feedback to feedback
6:32 - Episode recap and clip
9:58 - Andrew J's general thoughts
13:00 - Andrew R's general thoughts
14:46 - Looking at The Newsroom as a workplace comedy
16:46 - Neal's mission to troll
21:11 - The mock debate; too much?
30:30 - The...2012-08-2300 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #10: The Blackout, Part 2It's almost over! In this episode, Andrew and Andrew discuss the penultimate installment of The Newsroom, the second half of the self-proclaimed two-part episode. Does the blackout even matter that much? Is the mock debate an example of Sorkin's liberal bias? And what's up with Lisa and the "relationship crap?" Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro
1:36 - Some feedback to feedback
6:32 - Episode recap and clip
9:58 - Andrew J's general thoughts
13:00 - Andrew R's general thoughts
14:46 - Looking at The Newsroom as a workplace comedy
16:46 - Neal's mission to troll
21:11 - The mock debate; too much?
30:30 - The...2012-08-2350 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #9: The Blackout, Part 1Special guest Chadwick Matlin from Vulture joins Andrew and Andrew to analyze why the show is just so darn mediocre. What's up with this new character? Are the scenes with Sloan and Don further evidence of Sorkin's sexism? And why is God on Mackenzie's side now? Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro
3:00 - Chadwick Matlin gives his general thoughts
7:30 - Andrew R's general thoughts on the episode
9:50 - What's changed from the beginning?
16:15 - The hacking subplot
19:35 - The scene with Sloan; is sexism just a matter of context and tone?
25:50 - The new character of Brian...2012-08-1800 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #9: The Blackout, Part 1Special guest Chadwick Matlin from Vulture joins Andrew and Andrew to analyze why the show is just so darn mediocre. What's up with this new character? Are the scenes with Sloan and Don further evidence of Sorkin's sexism? And why is God on Mackenzie's side now? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro
3:00 - Chadwick Matlin gives his general thoughts
7:30 - Andrew R's general thoughts on the episode
9:50 - What's changed from the beginning?
16:15 - The hacking subplot
19:35 - The scene with Sloan; is sexism just a matter of context and tone?
25:50 - The new character of Brian...2012-08-1856 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #8: 5/1This week, The Newsroom gets nostalgic and patriotic. Special guest Gwen Reyes from Reel Vixen stops by to discuss the portrayal of the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. Was it respectful, superficial, or both? Is Sloan still the strongest female character? And is Jim's recent development with Lisa really what the love triangle needs? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:35 - Gwen's thoughts on the show and the episode
7:04 - Andrew R's general thoughts on the episode
10:30 - Thoughts on the love triangle; should Jim and Maggie ever end up together?
15:21 - The...2012-08-1100 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #8: 5/1This week, The Newsroom gets nostalgic and patriotic. Special guest Gwen Reyes from Reel Vixen stops by to discuss the portrayal of the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. Was it respectful, superficial, or both? Is Sloan still the strongest female character? And is Jim's recent development with Lisa really what the love triangle needs? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:35 - Gwen's thoughts on the show and the episode
7:04 - Andrew R's general thoughts on the episode
10:30 - Thoughts on the love triangle; should Jim and Maggie ever end up together?
15:21 - The...2012-08-1152 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #7: BulliesFinally, the show gets a female perspective! Special guest Allison Loring from Film School Rejects joins Andrew and Andrew to discuss the latest episode of The Newsroom. Was the Sloan situation handled well, or is it just further evidence of hypocrisy? Is the internet really that evil? Is Will going to turn into another Tony Soprano? And why is Maggie so damn clueless? Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro and episode recap
2:45 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
5:00 - How does Maggie still have a job?
10:10 - Will in therapy
19:20 - The internet is evil...2012-08-0100 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #7: BulliesFinally, the show gets a female perspective! Special guest Allison Loring from Film School Rejects joins Andrew and Andrew to discuss the latest episode of The Newsroom. Was the Sloan situation handled well, or is it just further evidence of hypocrisy? Is the internet really that evil? Is Will going to turn into another Tony Soprano? And why is Maggie so damn clueless? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
2:45 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
5:00 - How does Maggie still have a job?
10:10 - Will in therapy
19:20 - The internet is evil...2012-08-011h 05Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #6: AmenSpecial guest William Bibbiani from Crave Online joins Andrew and Andrew to discuss the fifth episode of The Newsroom. Has the show recovered from last week's travesty? Is this Neal-centric episode what we had hoped for? And how does the economy work, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
4:21 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
7:42 - Why does the show continue to humiliate Mackenzie?
13:22 - Bibbs gives more general thoughts on the show and character relationships
27:16 - Back to the show's treatment of women
31:55 - Andrew Robinson's general thoughts on the...2012-08-0100 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #6: AmenSpecial guest William Bibbiani from Crave Online joins Andrew and Andrew to discuss the fifth episode of The Newsroom. Has the show recovered from last week's travesty? Is this Neal-centric episode what we had hoped for? And how does the economy work, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
4:21 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
7:42 - Why does the show continue to humiliate Mackenzie?
13:22 - Bibbs gives more general thoughts on the show and character relationships
27:16 - Back to the show's treatment of women
31:55 - Andrew Robinson's general thoughts on the...2012-08-011h 12Navigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #5: I'll Try To Fix YouSorry for the delay, folks! Andrew and Andrew are finally back to discuss the fourth episode of The Newsroom, "I'll Try To Fix You." They're joined by special guest Corey Atad from Sound on Sight and the new JustAtadcast. Does this episode deserve all the hate? Is Sorkin succeeding in his "mission to civilize?" Is his attitude towards gossip journalists accurate or unfair? Tune in to find out.
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0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:20 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
9:15 - Back to the issue of sexism; condescending towards female characters
15:38 - Is Sorkin's knowledge of...2012-07-2400 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #5: I'll Try To Fix YouSorry for the delay, folks! Andrew and Andrew are finally back to discuss the fourth episode of The Newsroom, "I'll Try To Fix You." They're joined by special guest Corey Atad from Sound on Sight and the new JustAtadcast. Does this episode deserve all the hate? Is Sorkin succeeding in his "mission to civilize?" Is his attitude towards gossip journalists accurate or unfair? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:20 - General thoughts on the show and the episode
9:15 - Back to the issue of sexism; condescending towards female characters
15:38 - Is Sorkin's knowledge of...2012-07-2455 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #4: The 112th CongressThe third episode of The Newsroom has a unique structure, but is this a good thing or a step back? Andrew and Andrew discuss Will and Mackenzie's relationship woes, the extent to which characters are actually developing, and whether or not the Tea Party-bashing is effective. Is the show liberal propaganda? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:00 - General thoughts
10:15 - By bashing the Tea Party, is the show becoming liberal propaganda?
24:07 - Character development of Don, Jim and Maggie
33:14 - The Will/Mackenzie "date battle"
42:54 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the...2012-07-1400 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #4: The 112th CongressThe third episode of The Newsroom has a unique structure, but is this a good thing or a step back? Andrew and Andrew discuss Will and Mackenzie's relationship woes, the extent to which characters are actually developing, and whether or not the Tea Party-bashing is effective. Is the show liberal propaganda? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:19 - Intro and episode recap
3:00 - General thoughts
10:15 - By bashing the Tea Party, is the show becoming liberal propaganda?
24:07 - Character development of Don, Jim and Maggie
33:14 - The Will/Mackenzie "date battle"
42:54 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the...2012-07-1445 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #3: News Night 2.0Andrew and Andrew discuss the second episode of The Newsroom. Is this an improvement over the pilot or is the show already starting to go downhill? Is Will McAvoy still an intriguing character? What about critics who say the show's depiction of women is sexist? Are Maggie, Mackenzie and Sloan depicted in a positive way? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:06 - Short disclaimer
1:13 - Intro and episode recap
5:05 - General thoughts
7:08 - Characterization of Maggie; the love triangle
19:25 - Sloan Sabbath and the requirement of female news anchors to have "great legs"
24:45 - Will McAvoy and ratings
32:40...2012-07-0800 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #3: News Night 2.0Andrew and Andrew discuss the second episode of The Newsroom. Is this an improvement over the pilot or is the show already starting to go downhill? Is Will McAvoy still an intriguing character? What about critics who say the show's depiction of women is sexist? Are Maggie, Mackenzie and Sloan depicted in a positive way? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:06 - Short disclaimer
1:13 - Intro and episode recap
5:05 - General thoughts
7:08 - Characterization of Maggie; the love triangle
19:25 - Sloan Sabbath and the requirement of female news anchors to have "great legs"
24:45 - Will McAvoy and ratings
32:40...2012-07-0853 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #2: We Just Decided ToAndrew and Andrew discuss the pilot episode of The Newsroom, "We Just Decided To." How does it compare to Sorkin's other work? Is the use of real-life news going to be a problem? Is Sorkin a brilliant truth-teller or just an arrogant jerk? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:20 - Intro and episode recap
3:24 - Andrew Robinson's general thoughts
7:34 - Andrew Johnson's general thoughts
11:04 - Ripping off "The Office"?
14:28 - Is Will McAvoy a likable character?
23:35 - The show as Aaron Sorkin's soapbox, opinion journalism
34:34 - Using real-life news - is it insulting to real journalists?
39:39 - Character development
45:35...2012-06-3000 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #2: We Just Decided ToAndrew and Andrew discuss the pilot episode of The Newsroom, "We Just Decided To." How does it compare to Sorkin's other work? Is the use of real-life news going to be a problem? Is Sorkin a brilliant truth-teller or just an arrogant jerk? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:20 - Intro and episode recap
3:24 - Andrew Robinson's general thoughts
7:34 - Andrew Johnson's general thoughts
11:04 - Ripping off "The Office"?
14:28 - Is Will McAvoy a likable character?
23:35 - The show as Aaron Sorkin's soapbox, opinion journalism
34:34 - Using real-life news - is it insulting to real journalists?
39:39 - Character development
45:35...2012-06-3059 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #1: An IntroductionWelcome to Navigating The Newsroom! In this pilot episode, hosts Andrew and Andrew introduce themselves and share their expectations for the new HBO series The Newsroom. Will Aaron Sorkin be able to capture the same magic he did with shows like The West Wing and films like The Social Network? Join us for 10 weeks of in-depth discussion and analysis of one of this summer’s most anticipated new shows!
SHOW NOTES:
0:20 - Intro
1:00 - The hosts introduce themselves
2:35 - What we know about The Newsroom
6:00 - Our familiarity with other Sorkin work
7:40 - What we’re excited about, possible concerns
12:05 - Po...2012-06-2900 minNavigating The Newsroom: A Podcast on HBO's The NewsroomEpisode #1: An IntroductionWelcome to Navigating The Newsroom! In this pilot episode, hosts Andrew and Andrew introduce themselves and share their expectations for the new HBO series The Newsroom. Will Aaron Sorkin be able to capture the same magic he did with shows like The West Wing and films like The Social Network? Join us for 10 weeks of in-depth discussion and analysis of one of this summer’s most anticipated new shows!
SHOW NOTES:
0:20 - Intro
1:00 - The hosts introduce themselves
2:35 - What we know about The Newsroom
6:00 - Our familiarity with other Sorkin work
7:40 - What we’re excited about, possible concerns
12:05 - Po...2012-06-2914 min