Helping me go through your feedback this week is Rebecca, who’s not only a longtime TWD fan and all-around kick-ass person, but she can also help me pronounce all these Spanish titles correctly. ¡Increíble! Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E7 “Solaz del Mar”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Check out my other podcast...
Oct 16, 2025•48 min
This week Daryl’s big caper is foiled by an extra sturdy lock. Lol. But the plot progressed, and everything is teed up for a showdown at El Alcazar in the season finale! Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E7 “Solaz del Mar”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Check out my other podcast, Wax Episodic : We’ve started covera...
Oct 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min
¡Hola, amigos y amigas! I’m joined again by Dina this week to go over your fantastic feedback for this week’s Daryl show. Glad to see so many of you are liking what they’re doing with it. Mentioned: Walking Dead auction: https://entertainment.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=2182&highlights=2252&mode=live&auction_name=7435&ic5=CatalogHome-ActionArea-ViewAllFeaturedItems-052316 Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E6 “Contrabando”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice me...
Oct 07, 2025•55 min
A bit of a side quest this week, but a gorgeous, cool, imaginative, action-packed, character-building one that Lucy, Jason, and special guest Dina found a lot to talk about. Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E5 “Limbo”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Check out my other podcast: We’ve started cov...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
I’m on live with Steve (!) as we go over your feedback for this ep. A good mix of thoughts, questions, theories, and other ruminations, as always. Next up on this podcast: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E4 “La Justicia Fronteriza”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Check out my other podcast: We’ve start...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr
What’s up, did the Daryl show just serve us up the most impressive battle sequence in Walking Dead history?! Lucy and Jason definitely thought it was up there, in this solid, Cooper-ific episode. Announcements: I’m opening up our previously Patreon-exclusive Discord server to all Podcastica listeners. Come join us! Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about The Walking Dead, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, ...
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Fun episode this week, with maybe a romance brewing between Carol and Antonio, and Daryl just trying to GTFO of town. I’m happy to be joined by longtime listener and friend, Megan Lehman. ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting next week, Jason will be covering Fallout on Wax Episodic. Have you seen this show? It’s a fun-yet-brutal, highly stylized, intelligent, funny post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama staring Ella Purnell (Jackie on Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (Rick, The White Lotus), and it’s fantastic. Avail...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 24 min
I’m joined by longtime listener Sadie Wright this week to respond to your feedback, and also for some delightful conversation about Daryl’s romantic life and the particular appeal of this show, among other things. Want to hear Jason and Karen podcasting together again? In November we’ll be covering the upcoming Vince Gilligan series, Pluribus, on Wax Episodic . Follow / subscribe so you don’t miss it! Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E3 “El S...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min
A lot going on in this episode, presumably to set up the story for the rest of the season. We were confused about a few things at first. You? Maybe we can all figure it out together. Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Ofrenda”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Seen Alien: Earth yet? It’s bee...
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Pleasure to be joined by Dina (who felt more like most of you did about this episode) to go through some great feedback from you guys. Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Offend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast . Seen Alien: Earth yet? It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic . A...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Season three of TWD: Daryl Dixon starts off with a simple story of two friends trying survive, with the European beauty and panache that this show does at its best, and we loved it! Join Lucy and Jason as we talk it out. Next up: Listener feedback for this episode, TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1 “Costa da Morte”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group , where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebo...
Sep 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min
We say goodbye to good ole Bob this week :( And we also say goodbye to Gareth and the Termites, in Rick Grimes fashion. Seen Alien: Earth yet? It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic . Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth Next up on this podcast: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1 “Costa da Morte”....
Sep 01, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Pleasure to have former United Methodist minister Dodie on with us this week to talk about Father Gabriel’s first appearance and everything else in this episode. Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth Next up: TWD S5E3 “Four Walls and a Roof”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comm...
Aug 25, 2025•2 hr 1 min
What can I say, this is a lot of people’s favorite episode of The Walking Dead, me included. It’s just firing on all cylinders: It’s thrilling, it’s disturbing in a creative way, at times it’s terrifying, and in the end, it’s triumphant. So much fun to revisit this one! Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth Alien: Earth is out! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episod...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic , where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts. We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth , and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at waxepisodic.com . Or just search “Wax Episodic” w...
Aug 16, 2025•2 hr 22 min
Oh my God, how great is it to get to revisit this incredible episode of The Walking Dead, with Rick ripping out Joe the Claimer’s throat by his teeth, Rick and Daryl’s heart-to-heart that cemented their brotherly bond from here out, and of course our group being herded into a train car like cattle by Gareth the freakin’ hipster cannibal. I mean, it’s gold! Join Lucy and Jason as we joyously talk it out Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 42 min
A little bit of a lighter episode this week, a palate cleanser between the heaviness of “The Grove” and the cannibal madness ahead, and Jason and guest Wendy enjoyed it! Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7). Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com Next up: TWD S4E16 “A”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or sen...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 40 min
This week Carol, Tyreese, and the kids settle down in a nice little cottage amidst a grove of pecan trees and wildflowers, and it’s all very pretty and nice. Yep. That’s what happened. La la la la laaaa. Join Jason, Lucy, and guest Wendy to talk it out. Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7). Available wherever you get podcasts, or at wax...
Jul 28, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Aside from Beth being kidnapped, I’d forgotten just about everything from this episode, but it was a great one, with some very entertaining exchanges between Bob and Sasha, and of course the moments that that launched a thousand Bethyl fan fictions :) I’m thrilled to be joined by Randy to talk it out (and Lucy will be back next week for The Grove if I can just find that car that drove off with her….). PS We forgot to mention it on the podcast, but happy 15th anniversary to The Walking Dead ‘Cast...
Jul 21, 2025•2 hr 6 min
In this final episode of our Season 2 coverage of The Walking Dead: Dead City, Ben and Alex take a step back to reflect on the full season. We read and respond to all the amazing listener feedback submitted for the finale, sharing your thoughts, reactions, and standout moments. Then we dive into our overall impressions of the season—what worked, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more. We wrap things up by looking ahead to Season 3, discussing the storylines and character arcs we’re mos...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 54 min
The long-awaited threequel in the 28 Days series was not at all what many (including us) expected. Was it what you expected? Join Jason, Lucy, Karen, and Pake to find out what we thought. Next up: Listener feedback for the Dead City S2 finale and the season as a whole. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com . Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica . Check out all our other...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Ben and Alex are joined once again by returning guest Becky for a jam-packed episode as we close out Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City! We kick things off by going through listener feedback for Episode 7, highlighting your thoughts, reactions, and theories. Then it’s full steam ahead into the Season 2 finale, “If History Were a Conflagration.” From Negan’s brutal standoff with Bruegel to Maggie’s heartbreaking decision, and the shifting alliances across Manhattan, we break down all the key...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Ben and Alex are back for another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, this time breaking down Episode 7 — “Novi Dan, Novi Početak.” We unpack Maggie’s tense and emotional mission to rescue Hershel, Negan’s desperate run through Bellevue for medicine, and the hallucinations that blur the line between past and present. Plus, we go through your listener feedback for Episode 6, sharing your thoughts, standout moments, and theories as the season edges closer to its finale. Next up: T...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 41 min
I couldn’t help but notice that several of our Podcastica hosts have voices that are… let’s just say, exceptionally rich and resonant. So I thought—why not get them all together for a fun, laid-back conversation? In this special episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive Listener Chitchat series, I’m joined by four of our deepest-voiced dudes, Erik, Jonathan, Greg, and Alex, to talk podcasting, fandoms, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, and whatever else comes up. It’s a relaxed hang with some of the s...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — In anticipation of next week’s release of the looonnng-awaited 28 Years Later , join Lucy, Karen, and Jason to talk about the zombie (okay zombie-esque) movie that changed the landscape for zombie and infection movies going forward. How do we think it held up? Find out! Links: Our coverage of 28 Weeks Later: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/24-28-weeks-later-top-5-zombie-mov...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 — “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days.” We dig into all the big moments this week: Maggie and Hershel’s harrowing fight in the museum, Negan’s bold move against the Croat, and Ginny’s emotional turn. Plus, this episode marks the directorial debut of series star Lauren Cohan—and we’ll talk about how she did behind the camera. We also dive into your listener feedback for Episode 5, sharing your though...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Ben and Alex are back this week to break down Episode 5 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “The Bird Always Knows.” We dig into all the major moments—Negan’s failed peace attempt, Maggie’s narrow escape, and the explosive fallout between the Dama and the Croat. We also dive into your listener feedback from Episode 4 and share some great theories and reactions. As the season barrels toward its finale, the stakes are higher than ever—and we’re here to break it all down! Next up: TWD: Dead Ci...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Here’s a bunch of thoughts and feedback from listeners to chew on as we start the looooooonnnnngggg wait until The Last of Us season 3. After that, maybe head over to podcastica.com and check out which other shows we cover. Cheers! Links: The Last of Us Part I game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRdviLnmeMQ The Last of Us Part II game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS804Qha0Fs The Last of Us and Philosophy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-of-us-and-philosophy-...
Jun 03, 2025•2 hr 55 min
Ben and Alex are joined by special guest Becky this week for a deep dive into Episode 4 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “Feisty Friendly.” Together, the trio breaks down all the major moments—from the high-stakes arena showdown to the tense reunion between Maggie and Negan. We also take time to go through your feedback on Episode 3, highlighting listener thoughts, theories, and standout moments. With new alliances forming and old secrets surfacing, this episode is packed with tension—an...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 50 min
It’s a convergence of podcast hosts this week as we’re all here with some pretty varied opinions and thoughts about this stormy season two finale. And thanks for following along with us for another season of this show! We appreciate all you guys :) We’ll have a feedback ep probably early next week, so let us know your thoughts about the finale and the season as a whole. After that Ben and Alex will be continuing on with coverage of Dead City S2, and then Lucy and Jason will be back to the Walkin...
May 28, 2025•2 hr 3 min
