Welcome back to OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST... This episode Luke Winch is joined by network chief Tony Black to discuss Fringe, season four, episode 18, the far future of Letters Of Transit. They chat about the format breaking episode in terms of television, Observer lore, the guest stars and more. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Tony Black Executive Producer Tony Black X: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ht...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
WELCOME BACK TO OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST This week host Luke Winch, is joined by the host of The Magic Box: A Lost Podcast, Kurt North. They discuss Lincoln Lee's growing affinity to Over There, his growing relationship with Fauxlivia and we talk esoteric links with J.J. Abram's other TV show, Lost. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black X: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon...
Jun 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 86
Welcome back to OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST... This week, Luke is joined by regular guest Allison Bredlau to discuss, Fringe, season four, episode seventeen, Everything In It's Right Place. They dig into Seth Gabel's dual performance as Lincoln Lee, the blooming relationship between Lee and Fauxlivia and the endgame of the season is beginning to emerge... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Allison Bredlau Executive Producer Tony Black X: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the ...
May 31, 2025•43 min
WELCOME BACK TO OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST... This week, Luke Winch, is joined by host of The Magic Box: A Lost Podcast, to discuss episode 16 of Fringe season 4. They talk about continuity, The uniqueness of this episode and Lincoln undergoing changes... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black X: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew X: @filmsto...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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May 03, 2025•56 min
WELCOME BACK TO OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST... This week Luke is joined by returning guest Clara Cooke to discuss Fringe, season four, episode 14, The End Of All Things. We discuss the implications of Peter's encounter with September, why are ties still in fashion, Olivia deserved more super power moments and Astrid has one of the best lines in the episode. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cook Executive Producer Tony Black X: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pat...
Apr 21, 2025•57 min
Welcome to Observing the Pattern: A Fringe Podcast . Welcome back! Luke Winch is back, after being trapped in an alternate universe and being in different times at once, to continue our journey through Fringe . In this episode, regular guest, Chris Haigh, joins Luke to discuss Fringe, 4x13, ‘A Better Human Being’. They talk about Olivia's memories of Peter returning, the trappings of network television with narrative and the case at hand. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Chris Haigh Exe...
Apr 04, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Fringe 4x12 Welcome to Westfield - Episode Analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Kurt North to discuss season four's Welcome to Westfield. Its a kitchen sink episode with a lot packed in. Does it keep its cohesion? Does it keep to its core themes? Have a listen to see what we thought! Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. ...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Lance Reddick - A Tribute from Observing the Pattern. We at Observing the Pattern were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Lance Reddick's passing and I wanted to produce a little short episode to give some of my guests the opportunity to talk about his work and legacy. I hope you join us in remembering this fine actor who brought an authoritative and self-assured presence to the madhouse that is Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guests Andrew Brooker, Chris Haigh, Caleb Burnett and...
Apr 02, 2023•32 min
79. Fringe: 4x11 Making Angels - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by recurring guest Chris Haigh to discuss a fan favourite of Fringe, 4x11 Making Angels. They get into the significance of the Astrid-centric nature of the episode, Jasika Nicole's outstanding dual performances, mythology connections and the delight that is Faux-Olivia and Walter. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Chris Haigh Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Fringe 4x10 'Forced Perspective' - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Andrew Brooker to discuss Fringe 4x10, 'Forced Perspective'. After the events of the preceding two-parter, season four has a breather and gives us a relatively standalone episode. Does it work in season four? Is the episode a bit of an outlier this season? And why is it so easy to believe all the bonkers things that happen in Fringe and so hard to believe a suspect database search can be suc...
Mar 04, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Fringe 4x09 'Enemy of my Enemy - Episode analysis. WE ARE BACK!! Thank you for bearing with me for these past months but Observing The Pattern is back and straight into episode nine. Neoshia Roemer joins me to break down this mid-season finale which sees the two universes form an uneasy alliance in order to discover who is behind the shapeshifters. Also we discuss the beautiful scene between Walter and alternate Elizabeth... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Prod...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Fringe 4x08 Back To Where You've Never Been - Episode analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to breakdown this hugely important episode as we approach the mid-season finale of Fringe season 4. Is the episode too busy that the emotional beats don't quite hit? Or does the episode have the right balance? Listen in as Luke and Clara debate and analyse 4x08, 'Back to Where You've Never Been. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cook Executive Producer Tony Black Tw...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 8
4x07 'Wallflower' - Episode Analysis We are back from our little hiatus with Luke Winch and guest Adam Silva discussing the 7th episode of Fringe season four. Did this episode work in terms of theme? Or did it miss the mark? Find out as the guys break this episode down. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Adam Silva Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com. Find ...
Aug 29, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 7
So...let me tell you what's going on (Podcast Update) Hey folks, so its been a difficult few months personally for Luke and change is on the horizon. Luke keeps you up to date with the episode scheduling and the future of the podcast. Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere, it just might take a bit longer to get to the end. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel La...
Jul 30, 2022•11 min
4x06 'And Those We've Left Behind' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss one of the most heartfelt episodes of season four of Fringe. They discuss time slips, The theme of love and how it is critical to this story. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com....
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 6
4x05 'Novation' - Episode analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by a brand new voice to Observing The Pattern, Allison Bredlau. We talk about her Fringe origin story, season 4, take a deep dive into the episode and, for the first time on the podcast, the tables are turned on Luke for the Fringe quiz... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Allison Bredlau Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork ...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 5
4x04 'Subject 9' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is once again joined by Caleb Burnett to discuss Fringe 4x04 'Subject 9'. Things are ramping up for season 4 now with Peter Bishop pinging back into existence. Luke and Caleb discuss the Olivia and Walter relationship and how that has changed in this timeline and whether of not Chadwick Boseman's character Cameron Jones needed more screen time for this character to be effective... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb Burnett Ex...
Jun 20, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 4
4x03 Alone In The World - Episode Analysis This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to discuss Fringe, season four, episode three, 'Alone In The World.' Join them as they talk about whether the concept of this episode actually works, the agency of characters and can fungus be lonely? Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Clara Cook Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Logo artwork by Mel Langton. We...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 3
4x02 'One Night In October' - Episode analysis. This week your host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Caleb Burnett to talk about Fringe 4x02, 'One Night In October'. Highly regarded as one of the strongest episodes of S4, Luke and Caleb discuss the practicalities of acting to yourself, the real crime aspects of the story and ultimately the theme of love that runs through much of Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb Burnett Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPod...
Jun 04, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 2
4x01 Neither Here Nor There - Episode Analysis. We are back! After a long break your host Luke Winch and the team are here to breakdown each and every episode of Fringe, season four. Today Luke Winch and Andrew Brooker talk 4x01, 'Neither Here Nor There'. They discuss the (re)introduction of prime universe Lincoln Lee, debate about this episode as a soft reboot and also FBI in the field protocol. And how our agents are in complete violation of it. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Andrew...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
A little update on our season 4 coverage... A message from Luke about taking a short break, Our Fringe, season four coverage launch date and also a certain element is making its return to the podcast... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com. Find her o...
Feb 26, 2022•6 min
3x22 The Day We Died - Episode analysis. Many, MANY apologies for the late delivery of the season three finale, but it is finally here! This week, Luke Winch is joined by regular guests Chris Haigh and Andrew Brooker to discuss the season finale of Fringe season three, 'The Day We Died.' Whilst we were quite nit-picky about certain aspects of the episode, our love for the show shines through. The is a complete derailment of the podcast at the funeral scene so expect tangents, but that's the usua...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 22
3x21 The Last Sam Weiss - Episode analysis. This week join host Luke Winch and We Made This regular, Kurt North, as they discuss 3x21 of Fringe, 'The Last Sam Weiss'. Being the middle chapter, this episode has to achieve so much. Does it do justice to the character of Sam Weiss? Is it a satisfying conclusion to his character arc? Join the guys as they weigh the pros and cons... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Ob...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 21
3x20 '6.02am EST' - Episode analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by Adam Silva to discuss the first chapter in the trilogy finale of Fringe, season three. The chess pieces are in place... Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Adam Silva Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com. Find...
Oct 19, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 20
3x19 'Lysergic Acid Diethylamide' - Episode Analysis. This week host Luke Winch is joined by network founder and chief, Tony Black to discuss one of the most unique episodes of Fringe. They explore the thematic and character arc material within the episode, but also discuss Fringe as a show, J.J. Abrams and the cultural significance and impact that Fringe has in the wider TV culture. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Tony Black Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebo...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 19
3x18 'Bloodline' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by guest Neoshia Roemer as they discuss 1x18 of Fringe, 'Bloodline'. Not only do they dig deep into the psyche of the characters but also have a fascinating discussion about the core themes of the show itself and what, at its heart, Fringe is *really* all about. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 18
3x17 'Stowaway' - Episode analysis. Join your host Luke Winch and regular guest Andrew Brooker as they discuss 3x17 of Fringe, 'Stowaway'. They talk about Anna Torv's performance, does the show collapse under the weight of this ambitious idea of Anna playing Leonard playing William Bell? Find out what the guys thought. Also, Luke and Brooker do discuss themes of suicide and mental health as this episode of Fringe does deal with matters and issues pertaining to this. If you at all affected by any...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 17
3x16 'Os' - Episode analysis. Back from his vacation, host Luke Winch is joined by guest Caleb Burnett to discuss 3x16 of Fringe, 'Os'. They talk about soul magnets, motivations, core themes of the show and more. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Caleb Burnett Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Websi...
Sep 04, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 16
3x15 'Subject 13' - Episode Analysis This week Luke Winch is joined by Neoshia Roemer as they discuss a pivotal episode in the relationship between Olivia and Peter in 3x15, 'Subject 13' of Fringe. Host / Producer / Editor Luke Winch Guest Neoshia Roemer Executive Producer Tony Black Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast Facebook: Observing the Pattern Website: wemadethisnetwork.com Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Logo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 15
