In this episode of the Episode One Show, the hosts return after a brief hiatus, discussing various topics before diving into an in-depth analysis of the British TV show 'Adolescence.' The discussion covers the show's characters, storytelling techniques, and its unique one-shot cinematography. The hosts explore the themes of toxic masculinity, fatherhood, and the criminal justice system, focusing on standout performances, particularly by Ashley Walters and Stephen Graham. They debate the impact o...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
We’re back at long last with Part 2 of our Last of Us pilot breakdown—and this time, it’s personal. We dig into the emotional weight and narrative power of the episode, unpack how the show balances spectacle with intimacy, and reflect on why this story hit so hard. We also pause to talk Juneteenth award , before handing out the coveted Indiana Jones Award. It’s The Episode One Show. Let’s get into it. Want a shorter or more stylized version? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jun 13, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We're back with an episode so epic it had to be broken into two parts! Colin and Elijha dive deep into one of HBO's most popular shows, Last of Us currently in its 2nd season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We're back. And this time tackling the Righteous Gemstones as they enter their final season. A modern-day classic, Righteous Gemstones lampoons the Evangelical community, and yet the master trick is that it's done from inside the culture and not usually from the outside. We break down why this pilot is one to be studied, and Danny McBride's mastery of comedy as a vehicle for story. Be sure to sign up for our patreon https://patreon.com/TheEpisodeOneShow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_lin...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode of the Episode One Show, the hosts delve into the pilot episode of the TV show 'Snowfall,' examining its portrayal of 1980s Los Angeles, the allure of quick money, and the intersection of crime and ambition. They discuss character dynamics, story arcs, and the unique narrative style that incorporates multiple perspectives. They also touch on the show's engaging cinematography, the significance of race and identity, and the overarching themes of capitalism and corruption. Addition...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We're swinging back into Hell's Kitchen with Disney's soft-soft reboot of the Netflix hit TV series Daredevil. Does the new Devil of Hell's Kitchen have the teeth to match its predecessor or is this another fearful trip down nostalgia lane? Check our take on the Episode One show. Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to get get exclusive merch, early access to episodes, and more content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode of The Episode One Show, Colin Harden and Elijah Martinez take on Severance the cultural phenomenon. Black people have officially adopted this show and we explore why. Follow us on all socials and send this to your TV loving best friends! instagram: @theepisodeoneshow X : @theepisodeonepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 33 min
The Bruhs are back with one of Colin's favorites: The Netflix dramedy Mo. We dive into how the show's relentless punishment of its protagonist creates one of the most important shows of 2025. Follow us on Instagram @theepisodeoneshow and make sure to sign up for a Patreon page to get early drops, merch, and exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to The Episode One Show ! Join hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez as they dive into the pilot episode of The Night Agent . Explore the intrigue, suspense, and characters of this thrilling series as Colin and Julian break down every twist and turn. Whether you're a fan of espionage, mystery, or gripping drama, this podcast is your ultimate companion to dissecting the first episode of The Night Agent . Subscribe now and don't miss a moment of our deep dive into TV's most compell...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Colin and Elijah take on the clunky pilot of the legendary show about nothing, Seinfeld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to The Episode One Show , your go-to podcast for all things TV pilots! Join hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez as they dive deep into the thrilling world of Arcane , the Netflix sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide. From the epic visuals to the intricate storytelling, we unpack it all. Want more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights? Join our Patreon community and support the show at patreon.com/theepisodeoneshow. Your contribution helps us continue to ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode of The Episode One Show , co-hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez dive into the highly anticipated pilot of The Penguin . They break down the dark, gritty world of Gotham's newest anti-hero, exploring the standout performances, sharp writing, and what this new series brings to the Batman universe. Join Colin and Julian as they discuss the highs and lows of this bold new entry in the world of DC and offer their take on whether this pilot has what it takes to stick the lan...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to The Episode One Show , where co-hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez dive deep into the world of TV pilots, breaking down the first episodes of iconic shows. In this episode, they explore the critically acclaimed pilot of What We Do in the Shadows , the hilarious mockumentary series about vampire roommates navigating modern life. Join Colin and Elijah as they discuss the unique style, standout performances, and the show's clever blend of horror and humor. They unpack what mak...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Been gone for a minute but were back with the jump off! That's right. Life hit us this Holiday season but we're back with more The Episode One Show. Listen up for the update of the show moving forward and tell us how you feel about our new short segment EP One Shorts where Colin does a short break down of The Bear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2025•6 min
The Episode One Show hosts dive into a favorite of Colin's, the Netflix hit American Crime drama, Ozark. This is a don't miss episode as they break down and analyze what makes this different from the crime drama's they've seen in the past and of course finds some innate comparisons to...Breaking Bad... Follow us on all socials and send this to your TV loving best friends! instagram: @theepisodeoneshow X : @theepisodeonepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
For this special episode of The Episode One Show, host's Colin and Elijah chat with writer, and director best known for his work on the hit CW show Superman and Lois about his favorite show, Veronica Mars. This one is a MUST LISTEN as he talks about not only his experience in the film and television industry but the importance of narrative momentum in story, introduces to us the concept of emotional cliffhangers and their importance to the thrust of a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Episode One Show Crew cover House of the Dragon where Colin and Elijah argue over character motivations and in rare fashion have the EXACT same coldest lines. This is one you done want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
With the US presidential election knocking on our doors we found it only "write" *wink wink* to let The Episode One Show cover the hit HBO show Veep! Listen to us break down this lightning fast pilot with a plot that moves so quickly its really less about whats happening and more about getting to know this hilarious group of hapless staffers led by the maniacal eponymous protagonist played by Julie Louis Dreyfus. Follow us on all socials and dont forget to hit the subscribe or follow button so y...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
While Call The Midwife premieres its thirteenth season, The Episode One Show takes on the pilot as it follows real life midwife and memoirist Nurse Lee on her journey of growth in the slums of East London post World War 2. This workplace drama/case of the week/ fish out of water story clearly has real staying power and is much more than just "the show your mother likes". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to season 2 of The Episode One Show with Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez! We took a little summer break, and now we are back with one of the most popular shows on network tv from 2023 (if anyone still watches network TV.) The hit CBS procedural Tracker. Not to be confused with the short-lived Canadian TV show by the same name or the 2010 neo western or the 2007 thriller, no this Tracker is different. Starring Justin Hartley as a mercenary with a mysterious past who special...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this Season Finale of The Episode One Show, Colin Harden and Elijah Martinez take on the epic juggernaut that is Game of Thrones. That's right we finally did the thing we said we never would and covered the holy grail. What did we discover? The pedestal we pout this pilot on has massive cracks and deserves some critique with some 2024 colored glasses. Take a listen and let us know, does Game of Thrones pilot hold up? Did it age poorly? Oh and you'll never guess who we gave the Juneteenth awar...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The Episode One Show season 1 is coming to a close as host's, Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez take on this surprise Netflix hit Baby Reindeer and marvel at the first pilot Episode they have covered that only has one story and still manages to be compelling and leave you wanting more. Colin wrestles with his cliffhanger on this one and Elijah brings the perspective of someone who has watched the entire season which is always a great way to re watch TV. We really hope you enjoy and shout o...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Episode One hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez breakdown the new addition to the Star Wars franchise, the Disney Plus show, The Acolyte. Colin and Elijah breakdown the pilot episode and talk about how smart the writers are to use the unknown past as a fulcrum for drama between each of the main characters. Shout out to our new patreon listeners and shout out to one special patreon member, Elijahs mother, Charlene Muhammad for publishing a new book Yoga in the Black Community. You...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Episode One Show hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez have brought on another guest. In part two of this two part episode, Elijah's cast mate, Marcus Callender from the Hulu show Wu Tang an American Saga joins the EP One family to talk about his love of King of Queens and his journey as a writer. Follow us @theepisodeoneshow on ig Subscribe to our patreon for exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/theepisodeoneshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 21, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The Episode One Show hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez have brought on another guest. In part one of this two part episode, Elijahs cast mate, Marcus Callender from the Hulu show Wu Tang an American Saga joins the EP One family to talk about his love of King of Queens and his journey as a writer. Follow us @theepisodeoneshow on ig Subscribe to our patreon for exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/theepisodeoneshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 14, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Hosts, Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez cover the reboot/ sequel slash millennial childhood Saturday morning personified in a television show, X Men 97. Putting together a show thats familiar and needs to bring in a new group of viewers is hard but X Men 97 strikes a good balance and retains its places as a formidable vehicle for discussing contemporary socials issues. However, Colin and Elijah ask the question: Did they try to do too much? This episode is full of hilarious takes and mo...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Colin and Elijah dive into the hit video game adaptation, Fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode Colin and Elijah break down the hit FX drama, Shogun. **Trigger Warning** This episode contains references to self harm and suicide. Listener discretion advised. Give us a review and make sure to subscribe. You can follows us on Instagram: @theepisodeoneshow and X: @theepisode1pod If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves call 988 or visit the lifeline at https://988lifeline.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It's a quick one this week. We wrap up our epic breakdown of Cheers. We start with a little anecdote about Elijah's very brief bartending career, the decision to cut Mrs. Littlefield, before getting through our segments, and wrapping up what were watching. Give us a review and make sure to subscribe. You can follows us on Instagram: @theepisodeoneshow and X: @theepisode1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 26
Colin and Elijah talk so much about their love for Cheers that they had to break this 80's sitcom analysis into two parts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 25
