Crossing Streams

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart are back to go deep into the propulsive, prescient and terrifying episode of Succession: America Decides. The Succession universe is going into fascism with Roman Roy's full-hearted support, and a collective shrug from the dealmakers who just want to achieve their personal goals. The guys go into all the key topics from this week's episode, then go sc...

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart are back for another comprehensive deep dive recap of Succession! Season 4 Episode 7: Tailgate Party is a precursor for the election, and the possible end of Shiv and Tom's marriage in an unforgettable scene. Has Kendall manuevered his way into ultimate control or another trap door? And which way do we think Succession will play the upcoming election?...

In this bonus episode of Crossing Streams, Craig talks with his Padres Hot Tub producer Raphie Cantor, whose full-time job is as a showrunner's assistant for a major Netflix sci-fi show coming out this winter. Craig and Raphie were speaking on a PHT interview podcast about his industry and the writer's strike came up. Raphie's explanation of the situation was so on point, we wanted to share the co...

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart take their deepest dive yet, giving you the most detailed Succession podcast around! We start by discussing the big themes of the episodes, including how each of the aspiring Roy children hit a reset to where we first met them, and dreams of what a "Roman takes over Hollywood" season would have looked like. Then, a scene-by-scene recap, and we finish...

Craig Elsten is joined by his "Talk Nerdy to Me" correspondent Ken Gartin to grapple with the third season of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The final two episodes were great, but the first six sent the series far off course from what it could or should have been. Hear what Craig thinks are the systetmic isuses with the show, and Disney+ live Star Wars content in general.

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart recap the midway point of Succession's final season, setting the table for the final five episodes while delineating the power struggle between the Roy siblings and Lukas Matsson, and how Shiv has positioned herself in the middle once again. Featured Scene 1: Shiv and Lukas Matsson Featured Scene 2: Showdown between Matsson and Roman Roy

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart tackle a momentus fourth episode of the final season, as Logan Roy's wake turns into a battle for supremacy in the company. Featured Scene 1: The discovery of "the piece of paper" Featured Scene 2: Kendall and Frank "is it real, Frank?" Featured Scene 3: Kendall and Roman going up, Shiv going down Bits: #1 Boy, Best Insult, Biggest Move, Tomlette with...

The Rotten Cabal is back with you, one day later than usual but we make up for it with the longest FULL F%^&ING BEAST of the season so far! Was this Succession's best episode? Who is best positioned for the power struggle to come? Key scenes: Shiv on the phone with Logan, Tom & Greg, Connor & Willa Who won the episode, what was the best insult and the biggest move?

Craig Elsten and Drew Steck review the first four episodes of the final season of Ted Lasso. AppleTV+'s biggest hit has seemed a little less buzzy this season, but maybe that's because they are heading into a more predictable sports genre of battling for the championship. The guys break down all the key plot lines of the season and take a guess as to where we are headed.

Craig Elsten is rejoined by the Disgusting Brothers, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart, to break down every aspect of Succession Season 4 Episode 2: Rehearsal. Overall thoughts What are the kids trying to accomplish by scuttling the GoJo deal? Scene-by-scene recap Featured Scene audio recap and detail Awards for #1 Boy, Best Insult, Biggest Move

Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart break down the first episode of season four of Succession, bringing you full analysis of the action, audio from two key scenes, and our weekly superlatives: #1 Boy, Best Insult, Biggest Move, and Tomlette with Gregs.

We are BACK and we are going FULL FUCKING BEAST once again! Join Craig Elsten, Justice Parman and Corey Stewart for the next ten Monday nights for a complete review of each episode of the final season of HBO's Succession. In this Season 4 preview podcast, the "Rotten Cabal" gets together to discuss the announcement that this is the final season of Succession! Then, we look back at season 3, re-int...

Craig Elsten is joined once again by his "dystopian correspondent" Ryan Phillips to break down the final two episodes of The Last of Us season one. Were the final two episodes the best acting showcases yet for Bella Ramsay and Pedro Pascal? Was that finale a little rushed? And, where are we heading now?

Craig Elsten is joined by "Talk Nerdy to Me" correspondent Ken Gartin to discuss the first two episodes of Season 3 of The Mandalorian, including how the show has morphed from a risky bet into a fully merchandised franchise, and how the story is suffering for it. Plus, Ken tells you where you can watch all the key movies up for Oscar consideration!

Craig Elsten is joined once again by our official Dystopian Correspondent Ryan Phillips to look back at the last two episodes of The Last of Us, Episodes 6-7. The show is undoubtedly well made and good at what it does, but has it become too emotionally manipulative?

Shrinking is the latest Bill Lawrence creation on AppleTV+, an attempt to capture lightning in the bottle again from the "Ted Lasso" creator. Is Shrinking good, great, or in-between? Craig and Liddy talk through the series at the halfway point. Plus, it finally happened...Craig watched Derry Girls, and now we're gonna talk about it!

Craig Elsten is joined once again by Ryan Phillips to go over episodes 3-5 of The Last of Us. Contained within, our favorite and least favorite episodes of the season so far!

Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get together to discuss Craig's favorite new show so far in 2023, Poker Face on Peacock. Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne have teamed up to create a new variant on the old classic TV whodunit. Craig and Liddy in the first half of the podcast discuss what they generally like about the show, then dig into individual episodes in the second half.

Craig Elsten is joined by his "Lone Wolf and Cub Dystopian Correspondent" Ryan Phillips to talk about HBO's "The Last of Us". With two strikes against it (video game adaptation, saturated genre), why is this show so good? Craig and Ryan get into it, as well as looking ahead to the possible direction the show can take in future episodes.

Craig Elsten is joined by Chappell from RHAP's "Nothing but Netflix" podcast to talk about two new streaming reality competition shows that have both hosts bubbling with joy! First, Peacock's "The Traitors", which is a revelation in reality TV fun, hosted by Alan Cumming. The guys talk first without spoilers and then go into the winners and losers in a spoiler zone. Then, Craig and Chappell switch...

There are so many new and returning shows coming up in 2023, what are the most anticipated returnees, and most interesting new shows? Craig and Liddy go through some of the most comprehensive lists of upcoming 2023 shows and comprise their own list of over 30 shows they can't wait to see!

It's annually one of our most popular (and longest) podcasts of the year, the Streaming Platform Review podcast! Craig Elsten is joined by our platform expert Drew Steck and Liddy Loree to go through each of the biggest streaming platforms being used in the world today. What brings the best value, the best quality, and what's the best bundle of platforms for under $60?

For the fifth time, our year-end extravaganza is here! Craig Elsten and Liddy Loree get together in-person at Helix Brewing Company to discuss an incredible year of streaming television, including the deepest set of rankings yet. Craig says any of his Top-10 could be the #1 show of the year. What do you think about both co-hosts' rankings?

In our final episode before the year-end rankings, Craig Elsten is joined by Drew Steck to talk about the last show into the rankings barn, "The English" on Amazon Prime. How does this British-made miniseries manage to capture the essence of both great Westerns, and great film noir? Craig and Drew first talk about the show with no spoilers, then get to the crazy details from the series finale!

Craig Elsten is joined by Liddy Loree to recap all the storylines from the finale of The White Lotus season two. Did Mike White's series live up to the first season, or even surpass it? Full spoilers ahead! In the second half of the podcast (29:30) Craig and Liddy recap the puzzlebox suspense series 1899 on Netflix, from the creators of Dark.