Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Marvel Universe film Thor: Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the third of four Marvel Universe films centered around the god of thunder portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. Still, it’s Cate Blanchett’s depiction of Odin’s first born, Hela, that steals the film, but whether she survives Ragnarok remains to be seen. In our What We're Wat...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 590
In this Take Five installment, we discuss the first of three 2023 Doctor Who specials starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
Dec 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 591
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series finale and whether we view the “it was all in Magne’s head,” as a clever narrative twist or total copout. Despite the problems inherent with this approach, the visual aspects of the battle sequences somewhat make up for any shortcomings. In our What We're Watching segme...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 589
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the possible transformation of Magne’s personality after Wotan takes him into nature for a wake-up call. Will a battle to the death occur, or will the peace Magne brokers actually hold, giving the new world order a chance to change the lives of Edda’s populace? In our What We're W...
Nov 24, 2023•57 min•Ep. 587
On this episode of Take Five, we look at ten of our favorite non-genre shows produced (mostly) and aired in the United States. The Muppet Show ? Really, Wayne?
Nov 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 588
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Saxa's plan for the hammer that she briefly possesses and who will be left standing at the series’ end. Is it the end of the world or maybe something else? In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne finds Our Flag Means Death provides a nice light diversion from the heavier shows h...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 586
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the Giants’ plans to bring down Magne, and whether Saxa has any genuine feelings for the hammer wielding god. Has there been a bigger episode ending scene than the serpent swallowing Molinjor? In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne finishes up Lower Decks and Bodies , while Dav...
Nov 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 584
In this episode of Take Five, we discuss ten of our favorite international non-genre shows. Wayne touts Letterkenny and Money Heist, while Dave's favorites include Deadwind and Line of Duty.
Nov 08, 2023•19 min•Ep. 585
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the relationship between Saxa and Magne and how his treatment of Signy could come back to haunt him. We also revisit the possibility that Saxa has been or will become pregnant with Magne’s child. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne finishes up with Sex Education and gets sta...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 583
In this episode of Take Five, in no particular order, we briefly discuss our favorite international genre shows including The Ministry of Time , The Almighty Johnsons , Biohackers , and Squid Game .
Oct 31, 2023•14 min•Ep. 582
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Netflix series Ragnarok. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the disappointing season three premiere which is short on action as well as length, checking in at barely over thirty minutes. We both agree that Turid’s wedding does not bode well for the boys’ mother, and it’s certainly time for Magne to initiate some hammer time. In our What We...
Oct 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 581
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the complete lack of stakes when it comes to the survival of virtually all characters. Has Demerzel reinstated the genetic dynasty now that Day and Dusk have been disposed of and Dawn has run away with Serath? In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues to love Lower D...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 580
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the history lesson Cleon I’s hologram gives to Rue and Dusk in the hidden chamber. We question why Demerzel was not destroyed with the others at the conclusion of the Robot Wars, and whether she continues to play a long game with the Cleonic dynasty. In our What We're Watching...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 579
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the sub-par writing in this episode, but the revelation of the secret chamber presumably controlled by Demerzel and Tellum’s attempt to transfer her consciousness into Gael move the narrative ahead at an acceptable rate. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues w/ L...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 578
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Serath’s seemingly reckless behaviors with Demerzel and whether the Queen Dominion can coerce Dawn into fathering the future emperor. There’s still some disagreement whether Hari Seldon is dead at Tellum’s hands, but more importantly, Salvor’s attempt to get off the island mee...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 577
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the lack of attention given to certain story lines and how that negatively impacts our enjoyment of the series. Queen Serath takes a bold step and while her address to the people may benefit her in the short run, it seems unlikely Day will let her perceived insolence slide. In...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 576
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss sprawling narrative and the motives behind the assassination attempt on Day, and the murder of Queen Serath’s family. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave now faces an old school problem: waiting a week for the next episode to be released. Wayne fails to sell listeners on ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 575
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss how Bel Riose and Glawen navigate their changed relationship, and whether Queen Sareth and Rue are working in concert to manipulate Empire to do their bidding. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne continues with the Star Wars series Ahsoka , and Dave returns to the Starz ...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 574
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the introduction of Hober Mallow as this swashbuckling character whose importance to the Foundation has yet to be revealed. And while we’ve heard about General Bel Riose’s exploits that not only won a critical battle but also got him exiled to a penal colony, we weren’t prepar...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 573
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Foundation. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the plan Cleon has to change the parameters of the royal dynasty, effectively ending their reign as we know it. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne returns to the Max drama Succession, and Dave says goodbye to the Netflix series To the Lake which produced one trope too m...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 572
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the moral ambiguities related to Brother Day’s sexual relationship with Demerzel, and what Hari Seldon plans now that he’s escaped from the Prime Radiant. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne watches S2 of Good Omens . Dave checks out the Netflix post-apocalyptic series out of Russ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 571
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the challenges Fauxlivia faces as she begins to make her way in the Prime universe. How long will it take for Peter to realize Olivia remains in the alternate universe? In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finishes up with The Witcher and Silo , while Wayne completes some rewatching...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 570
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the stellar acting jobs turned in by Anna Torv and John Noble as both add a new character to their repertoire. We also wonder how it is that Lincoln Lee’s Fringe Division team is only now learning of the parallel universe. In our What We're Watching segment, both Dave’s investment in th...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 569
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the reasons Walternate may have entered this world, and the likelihood that it’s more than simply reuniting with his son, seems high. In our What We're Watching segment, both Wayne and Dave get caught up on season three of The Witcher . Dave stays in Scandinavia with the Swedish superna...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 568
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the bold approach taken by the showrunner, writers, and actors in an episode that clearly could have taken an easier and more traditional storytelling approach. While there’s a lot of subtext in the dialogue, the heart metaphors and their meaning are impossible to miss. Is Walter Bishop...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 567
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Peter’s reaction to Walter’s decades long deceptions and what it will take for him to rejoin the Fringe team. Veteran viewers know the identity of the mystery man on the bridge, but we wonder whether it was only Peter that could see the figure. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne ...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 566
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the episode’s themes of forgiveness, redemption, and faith vs science and how each applies to Walter Bishop. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne asks Dave if he’s willing to venture to a theater for the upcoming Gran Turismo film. Dave takes Alan’s suggestion and starts the Danish...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 565
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Olivia’s willingness to seek Sam’s help as her drinking becomes more noticeable. It seems only a matter of time until Peter’s truth forces him to make some serious relationship decisions. In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne reminds listeners that owning physical media can relieve ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 564
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss whether Walter had options other than taking Peter from the alternate universe, and whether allowing Elizabeth to learn about the other Peter is a good decision. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave returns to Scandinavia for the Swedish crime mystery series Maria Wern , or as PBS h...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 563
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, and commentary and analysis of the Fox series Fringe. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss how Ophelia will now work within the context of the Fringe team given that she must not only cope with the knowledge that Walter experimented on her as a child, but that the Peter she has come to know and rely upon is actually from the alternate universe. In our What We're Watching segm...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 562
