The Finale Pod

The show that took basic women of New York by storm has taken The Finale Pod too! We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 1 finale of Love Story , Ryan Murphy's FX/Hulu retelling of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. After a couples-counseling session that lands on separation, John reconnects with Carolyn over a drink and one last dinner where she finally sheds her armor — while sister Caroli...

I'm coming to the cottage — and so is The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 1 finale of Heated Rivalry . Shane and Ilya finally get their two uninterrupted weeks at an Ottawa "cottage" (a mansion on the lake, to be clear), complete with eight very precisely grilled burgers, a loon with truly terrible timing, and Shane's dad stopping by to grab a phone charger at the absolute...

Scandal, stitches, and social maneuvering! The Finale Pod descends the marble staircase into 1880s New York high society to hold court on Lauren's pick: the Season 3 finale of The Gilded Age – where Train Daddy (aka George Russell) gets saved, Peggy gets engaged, and Bertha gets left in the lurch. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Gilded...

Bonjour from birthday girl Belly's big decision day! The Finale Pod follows Linnea's pick to the Parisian train station and back to Cousins Beach in the TSITP Season 3 finale, where old flames, Junior Mint, unsmoked pot, and infinity necklaces do the most and influencer dinners with Boston's hottest "chef" do the least. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your...

Is it love… or just too much? The Finale Pod heads across the pond to unravel Alex's pick: the Season 1 finale of Too Much , Lena Dunham's transatlantic rom-com where mourning your dog turns into marrying your boyfriend. And yes, Astrid deserved better. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Too Much! We start our recap discussion exactly at the (...

The Finale Pod is stepping back into the spore-filled streets of Seattle! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 2 finale of The Last of Us . This one's got pregnancy trauma, aquarium carnage, and a cut-to-black cliffhanger that had fans more mad than the infected. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Last of Us ! We start our recap dis...

Namaste and welcome back to The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus. At least three corpses, a few failed poison smoothies, and a $5 million hush deal later, Thailand's most cursed resort delivers a finale that's equal parts bloodbath and bewilderment (why, Rick?!). Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thought...

The Finale Pod waddles into Gotham this week , unpacking the ruthless rise of Oswald Cobb. We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of The Penguin . While Oz solidifies his place as Gotham's kingpin, we get revealing flashbacks, aggressive Mommy & Me therapy, backstabbing murders galore, and the ominous na-na-na-na Batman signal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefin...

All rise for this week's episode of The Finale Pod! Today we are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent. Rusty's murder trial may be over, but the drama is far from settled. We learn the twisted truth behind the death of Carolyn and the distinction between a pitchfork and a fireplace poker. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thou...

Unlike Stephen DeMarco, we aren't telling you lies, cause the Finale Pod is back! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies . Stephen's revenge brings chaos to Bree and Evan's wedding, Lucy's love life gets messier than a frat party, and Wrigley faces a devastating loss that breaks our hearts. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your...

Step out of Vault 33 and into The Finale Pod's radioactive wasteland. Today we are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of Fallout . When Lucy learns about her father's shady Vault-Tec past, Hank escapes the birdcage and goes all "Viva New Vegas" on us. Meanwhile, The Ghoul dazzles, Maximus becomes a Brotherhood legend, and a brain-on-a-Roomba traps Norm in a Vault. Okie dokie? Don't forg...

Knock, knock. Who's there? The Finale Pod with Deborah Vance's big late-night comeback! (Ok, we'll leave the jokes to Deborah and Ava.) Today we are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of Hacks. While Deborah preps for her show's debut, Ava gets some fly headshots, and Jimmy and Kayla turn an airplane into a dramatic (coworker) proposal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @th...

This week, The Finale Pod unpacks Baby Reindeer's unforgettable finale and the tearjerker reveal behind Martha's pet name for Donny by the same name. Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, mental health struggles, stalking, and emotional distress. We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer . Donny's life takes a tumultuous turn as he confronts th...

Today, The Finale Pod is diving into London's high-stakes finance world. We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of Industry. Yasmin's choice between love and legacy leads her down a surprising path to Net-a-Porter, while Eric says a tearful farewell to Pierpoint's London sales floor during its inevitable closure under new ownership. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @the...

The Finale Pod is back with a scandalous affair worth gossiping about! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Newlyweds Colin and Penelope's fresh marriage faces blackmail and high-society drama, as Penelope's bold reveal as Lady Whistledown shocks the ton and changes everything. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on...

We're heading back to Chicago's fine-dining kitchens for Alex's pick : the Season 3 finale of The Bear. In this intense closer, Carmen, Sydney, and Richie attend the emotional farewell dinner at Ever, where tensions run high and Joel McHale-sized traumas resurface. We're breaking down all the chef cameos and the raw moments this finale delivered. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @t...

Mazel Tov! We're kicking off Season 3 of The Finale Pod with Lauren's pick: the Season 1 finale of Nobody Wants This . In this episode, Miriam's bat mitzvah serves as the chaotic backdrop to family drama, big decisions, and the looming conversion discussion. We break down Joanne's attempt to leave the party (and her relationship), only to have that sweet, sweet romcom-tastic moment. Don't forget t...

Welcome back, Upper East Siders, to The Finale Pod, your one and only source into the scandalous finales of our favorite TV shows. We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 2 finale of Gossip Girl . Don your cap and gown because it's graduation day and while we try and catch the mastermind behind Gossip Girl, Blair and Chuck are out there stealing our hearts. Don't forget to leave a comment on o...

I t's back to high school again on this week's episode of The Finale Pod! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale and series finale of My So-Called Life . We break down Angela and Rayanne's friendship break up and all of the other turmoil. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on My So-Called Life.   We start our recap discussion at the...

Grab your army jacket and record collection because we're taking a trip down memory lane with The Finale Pod! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale (and series finale) of Freaks & Geeks . We're all about the heartfelt send-offs as Lindsay Weir makes a life-changing decision to ditch an academic summit for the Grateful Dead tour, capturing the spirit of teenage rebellion. Don't forge...

The Finale Pod is "On Air" for our final episode of our 2nd season! We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of The Morning Show . We cover what happens when a tech billionaire wants to buy a legacy media company and the fallout from withholding evidence from the FBI–yikes! Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Morning Show!   We st...

It's time to podcast about fictional NYC crime-busting podcasters! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 3 finale of Only Murders in the Building . The curtain lifts on the premiere of Death Rattle Dazzle and our lovable true crime podcasters have seemingly cracked the case of who killed Ben Glenroy. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on On...

We've NEVER been more excited for The Finale Pod to be back! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 4 finale of Never Have I Ever . Devi's headed off to the college of her dreams and the gang's all celebrating one last time at Nirmala's wedding. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Never Have I Ever!   We start our recap discussion at the 1...

The Finale Pod is back to talk hitmen and hostages! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 4 finale of Barry . After landing in Los Angeles, Barry has his final showdown with frienemy Fuches, to save his wife and son who've been taken hostage. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Barry!   We start our recap discussion at the 17:50 mark if y...

Diplomacy, Ambassadors, and The Finale Pod, oh my! We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 1 finale of The Diplomat . We discuss how US ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler defuses an international crisis and adjusts to her new place in the spotlight, AND that red dress moment. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Diplomat!   We start our recap...