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Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the sixth episode of Prime Video’s  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Udun.’ A visually spectacular and intense episode that begins tying up many of the plotlines introduced earlier this season. Is this  The Rings of Power’s  first “hard R” episode? What are the homages t...

In this episode of Decoding TV,  Dan Gvozden  from  The Amazing Spider-Talk  subs in for David Chen and joins Siddhant Adlakha in diving into  Dan Slott’s run of She-Hulk  - arguably the biggest inspiration for  She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Then, starting at around 23:14 , the two discuss the seventh episode of  She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “The Retreat.”...

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTv.com! David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into season 1 episode 4 of Andor , “Aldhani,” now streaming on Disney+. When does Andor take place in the Star Wars timeline? Is Cassian the Waingro of Vel’s crew? What is the ultimate fate of Blevins? And how do you pronounce Coruscant anyway? Listen to find out! Links: Learn more about the Star Wars...

David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the fifth episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Partings.’ This episode, Galadriel needs to convince Númenor to sail into battle…again? Why does Gil-galad kinda look down on Elrond? And what is the nature of Elrond’s oath to Durin? Who is The Stranger? When exactly is all the Southlands stuff taking place? For answers and speculat...

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing Netflix’s  Daredevil.  Why does that show seem to still capture the popular imagination when it comes to Marvel properties? What did it do that no other MCU show has been able to? And where is Matt Murdock now? Then, starting at around  31:52 , the two dive into sixth episode of  She-Hulk: Attorney At Law ,...

Support this show and get ad-free/bonus episodes by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Patrick Willems dive into the first three episodes of  Andor , now streaming on Disney+. How and why does  Andor  feel different than any other  Star Wars  show out there? How will the rest of the show be structured? What arc for Cassian Andor is the show sketching...

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com! We are thrilled to welcome Patrick H. Willems to the Decoding TV podcast! Willems is a filmmaker, cultural commentator, and one of my favorite video essayists on the internet. I’ve enjoyed conversing with Patrick for years on YouTube and on podcasts but I’m so thrilled to be able to cover a TV show with him on Decoding TV. In this i...

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the fourth episode of Prime Video’s  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘The Great Wave.’ This episode, Galadriel tries to convince the city of Númenor to join in her fight. But will they be fighting for the right purpose? Adar reveals himself, but what are his broader goals? What is...

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by some of the D23 news that was announced last week, including the return of a Hulk- related character that none of us saw coming. Then, starting at 18:00 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “Mean, Green, and Straight Poured Into These Jeans.” While th...

Support this podcast and get ad-free episodes and bonus episode by becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com. Last week, a number of high-profile actors who’ve previously appeared in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring trilogy made social posts while wearing T-shirts from Don Marshall’s online merch store . The shirts displayed the words “You Are All Welcome Here” in Elvish (translati...

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the third episode of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Adar.’ This episode, we travel to the land of Númenor and events are set in motion that will likely inform the rest of the season and beyond. Who is this Adar the orcs keep talking about? Who might Halbrand be, really? What...

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing Ang Lee’s 2003 film Hulk. People don’t really talk about this film that much anymore, and it was widely regarded as a disappointment at the time of its release, but does it deserve its reputation? Then, starting at 33:35 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk:...

David Chen and Don Marshall discuss the first two episodes of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power : ‘Shadow of the Past’ and ‘Adrift.’ Who exactly is Morgoth? Is Valinor basically like Elf Heaven? What’s the difference between a Harfoot and a Hobbit? What was the glowing blue stuff in that case that the dwarves open? Who is the Stranger? For answers and speculations about these...

Support this podcast by becoming a member of DecodingTV.com! In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant start by discussing The Sensational She-Hulk by John Byrne Vol. 1 . What makes She-Hulk stand out as a character from the rest of The Avengers ? Then, starting at 23:00 , the two dive into third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law , “The People vs. Emil Blonsky,” which reveals just how...

I’m pleased to announce that Don Marshall will be joining me as my new co-host on the Decoding TV podcast to recap The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Don regularly shares his knowledge of Middle Earth with his 580K+ Tiktok followers and I’m so thrilled that he’ll be providing his expertise with us for this momentous show. In this episode, Don and I discuss how he came to love Lord of the R...

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Siddhant kick things off by reviewing the 2008 sci-fi action film The Incredible Hulk , directed by Louis Leterrier. The Incredible Hulk was one of the first Marvel films of modern times, but it remains largely forgotten. Is it, in fact, an underrated gem? Listen to find out! Then, starting at 42:15 , the two dive into second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney...

Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com! Welcome to a new era of Decoding TV! We appreciate that you’re still here and giving us a try as we cover a new show: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law on Disney+. Our goal will be to have at least one topic at the top of each episode that might be interesting even to those of you who aren’t watching She-Hulk along with us. In this episode, David and Siddhant discus...

In this bonus episode, David and his wife (@joyonapping on Twitter) discuss the series finale of Better Call Saul, "Saul Gone." Support this podcast at http://www.decodingtv.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Siddhant discuss season 4 episode 8 of Westworld, "Que Será, Será"  Decoding Westworld is becoming Decoding TV ! It'll be on the same podcast feed, so no need to re-subscribe. Support this podcast at DecodingTV.com and get bonus episodes, ad-free episodes for Decoding TV and A Cast of Kings. We'll be back next week with a recap of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! Shownotes: Follow Decodin...

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK: Decoding Westworld will soon become Decoding TV! Decoding TV will stay on this same podcast feed so no need to re-subscribe, but our name will change soon, as will what we're covering. Also: In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 7 of Westworld, "Metanoia." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT...

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 6 of Westworld, "Fidelity." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of Shin Ultraman Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's oth...

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 5 of Westworld, "Zhuangzi." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of Nope Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to David's other p...

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 4 of Westworld, "Generation Loss."  You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's review of The Gray Man Subscribe to A Cast of Kings Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe to Davi...

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 3 of Westworld, "Années Folles."  You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Thor's Journey to the Big Screen Subscribe to the Culturally Relevant podcast Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscribe...

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 2 of Westworld, "Well Enough Alone." You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Read Siddhant's profile of Zee5 Subscribe to the Culturally Relevant podcast Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Subscri...