Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTv.com! David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 4 of Andor , “Aldhani,” now streaming on Disney+. When does Andor take place in the Star Wars timeline? Is Cassian the Waingro of Vel’s crew? What is the ultimate fate of Blevins? And how do you pronounce Coruscant anyway? Listen to find out! Links: Learn more about the Star Wars timeline Watch/subscribe to the YouTube version of this podcast Follow Patrick H. Willems On YouTube...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min
David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the fifth episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Partings.’ This episode, Galadriel needs to convince Númenor to sail into battle…again? Why does Gil-galad kinda look down on Elrond? And what is the nature of Elrond’s oath to Durin? Who is The Stranger? When exactly is all the Southlands stuff taking place? For answers and speculations that address these questions (and many more), listen to the episode! Links: For quality written...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing Netflix’s Daredevil. Why does that show seem to still capture the popular imagination when it comes to Marvel properties? What did it do that no other MCU show has been able to? And where is Matt Murdock now? Then, starting at around 31:52 , the two dive into sixth episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “Just Jen.” An inconveniently-timed, self-contained wedding episode! Next week: Our opening topic will be Dan Slott’s first ...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Support this show and get ad-free/bonus episodes by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into the first three episodes of Andor , now streaming on Disney+. How and why does Andor feel different than any other Star Wars show out there? How will the rest of the show be structured? What arc for Cassian Andor is the show sketching out? Is Syril Karn an irredeemable villain or a sympathetic middle manager? Listen to find out! Links: For quality written content...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com! We are thrilled to welcome Patrick H. Willems to the Decoding TV podcast! Willems is a filmmaker, cultural commentator, and one of my favorite video essayists on the internet. I’ve enjoyed conversing with Patrick for years on YouTube and on podcasts but I’m so thrilled to be able to cover a TV show with him on Decoding TV. In this inaugural episode kicking off our Andor coverage, we discuss the troubled history of Rogue One , wher...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Support this podcast by becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the fourth episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘The Great Wave.’ This episode, Galadriel tries to convince the city of Númenor to join in her fight. But will they be fighting for the right purpose? Adar reveals himself, but what are his broader goals? What is calling out for Isildur? When exactly is all the Southlands stuff taking place? For answers and speculati...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by some of the D23 news that was announced last week, including the return of a Hulk- related character that none of us saw coming. Then, starting at 18:00 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “Mean, Green, and Straight Poured Into These Jeans.” While this was a fun episode, it sure seems like something has gone awry with the timeline and pacing of thi...
Sep 16, 2022•48 min
Support this podcast and get ad-free episodes and bonus episode by becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com. Last week, a number of high-profile actors who’ve previously appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring trilogy made social posts while wearing T-shirts from Don Marshall’s online merch store . The shirts displayed the words “You Are All Welcome Here” in Elvish (translation by @WizardWayKris ). In this bonus episode, I asked Don what it was like to experience this entir...
Sep 13, 2022•34 min
Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the third episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Adar.’ This episode, we travel to the land of Númenor and events are set in motion that will likely inform the rest of the season and beyond. Who is this Adar the orcs keep talking about? Who might Halbrand be, really? What’s up with all the slow-motion horse riding? For answers and speculations that address these questio...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing Ang Lee’s 2003 film Hulk. People don’t really talk about this film that much anymore, and it was widely regarded as a disappointment at the time of its release, but does it deserve its reputation? Then, starting at 33:35 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “Is This Not Real Magic?” which gives us what we all want: more Wong. Links: Subsc...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min
David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the first two episodes of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Shadow of the Past’ and ‘Adrift.’ Who exactly is Morgoth? Is Valinor basically like Elf Heaven? What’s the difference between a Harfoot and a Hobbit? What was the glowing blue stuff in that case that the dwarves open? Who is the Stranger? For answers and speculations about these questions (and much more), listen to the episode! Links: Watch our Rings of Power preview episode S...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing The Sensational She-Hulk by John Byrne Vol. 1 . What makes She-Hulk stand out as a character from the rest of The Avengers ? Then, starting at 23:00 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “The People vs. Emil Blonsky,” which reveals just how much Blonsky has changed since the events of The Incredible Hulk . Next week: Our main topic will be...
Sep 02, 2022•51 min
I’m pleased to announce that Don Marshall will be joining me as my new co-host on the Decoding TV podcast to recap The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Don regularly shares his knowledge of Middle Earth with his 580K+ Tiktok followers and I’m so thrilled that he’ll be providing his expertise with us for this momentous show. In this episode, Don and I discuss how he came to love Lord of the Rings, why the show is a big deal for Amazon (and why it will probably be a big deal for pop culture)...
Aug 30, 2022•22 min
In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant kick things off by reviewing the 2008 sci-fi action film The Incredible Hulk , directed by Louis Leterrier. The Incredible Hulk was one of the first Marvel films of modern times, but it remains largely forgotten. Is it, in fact, an underrated gem? Listen to find out! Then, starting at 42:15 , the two dive into second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “Superhuman Law,” which establishes the stakes for the rest of the series and also happens ...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com! Welcome to a new era of Decoding TV! We appreciate that you’re still here and giving us a try as we cover a new show: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law on Disney+. Our goal will be to have at least one topic at the top of each episode that might be interesting even to those of you who aren’t watching She-Hulk along with us. In this episode, David and Siddhant discuss the history of MCU TV shows: How have they been, quality-wise, and what is their function in the M...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this bonus episode, David and his wife (@joyonapping on Twitter) discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul, "Saul Gone." Support this podcast at http://www.decodingtv.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min
David and Siddhant discuss season 4 episode 8 of Westworld, "Que Será, Será" Decoding Westworld is becoming Decoding TV ! It'll be on the same podcast feed, so no need to re-subscribe. Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com and get bonus episodes, ad-free episodes for Decoding TV and A Cast of Kings. We'll be back next week with a recap of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! Shownotes: Follow Decoding TV on Twitter Follow Decoding TV on YouTube Read Siddhant's interview with Jeffrey Wright Follow Siddhan...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK: Decoding Westworld will soon become Decoding TV! Decoding TV will stay on this same podcast feed so no need to re-subscribe, but our name will change soon, as will what we're covering. Also: In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 7 of Westworld, "Metanoia." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Follow Decoding TV on T...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 6 of Westworld, "Fidelity." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of Shin Ultraman Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 5 of Westworld, "Zhuangzi." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of Nope Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 36
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 4 of Westworld, "Generation Loss." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of The Gray Man Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Jul 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 3 of Westworld, "Années Folles." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Thor's Journey to the Big Screen Subscribe to the Culturally Relevant podcast Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jul 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 2 of Westworld, "Well Enough Alone." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's profile of Zee5 Subscribe to the Culturally Relevant podcast Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Jul 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 33
In this bonus episode, David and Siddhant reflect on the greatness of Ariana DeBose, talk about New York's depiction in Westworld, and run down their favorite NPCs. Get more of these bonus episodes at http://patreon.com/davechen You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Links: Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast Hosted on Acast....
Jul 01, 2022•23 min
Westworld is back! In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 1 of Westworld, "The Auguries." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of West Side Story Listen to David's interview with Elizabeth Williamson Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant and The Filmcast ...
Jun 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 32
David welcomes writer and critic Siddhant Adlakha to the podcast! The two reflect on the highs and lows of the series, what they thought of season 3, and speculate on what season 4 might look like. You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Check out Siddhant's recaps of Ms. Marvel over at Vulture Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other podcasts: Culturally Relevant an...
Jun 25, 2022•53 min
David and Joanna discuss the future of the Decoding Westworld podcast. This season, you can find Joanna discussing Westworld over on The Ringer's Prestige TV podcast feed. Links: Follow Joanna on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Check out The Ringer's Prestige TV podcast feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2022•7 min
Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three finale, "Crisis Theory." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld this season! You can keep in touch by listening/subscribing/following our other work below. Shownotes: Subscribe to our new podcast, Truth vs. Hollywood! Follow Joanna on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to Joanna's other podcasts: Still Watching , Little Gold Men ...
May 05, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 31
Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode seven, "Passed Pawn." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory? Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Westworld Renewed for Season 4 in THR How Bong Joon-ho Recycles Movie Moments in Insider Kim Renfro's Westworld timelin...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 30
Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode six, "Decoherence." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory? Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Kim Renfro's Westworld timeline The problem with YouTube algorithms Watch Season 1-2 recap videos: Screencrush , Cinemati...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 29
