Fargo Talks Fargo

Jeff Russo, composer for every season of Fargo to date, joins Bill and Charpie to chat. We get an update about his work and career along with a great dose of creative insight into how he scores the series. It’s a nice hotdish of music and character development. Enjoy! (00:00) - Special Episode - Jeff Russo (00:05) - Sponsor: kaura.co (00:31) - Bill and Charpie Intro (02:18) - Projects, Sci-Fi, and...

Wrapping up this season with biscuity Bisquik goodness, Bill and Charpie take you down one last long rabbit hole. We talk about Gator’s change and Dot’s reaction, Things escalate with Roy as he seemingly has a spat with god and Odin. Witt’s debt is unfortunately collected and Bill and Charpie work to wrap up all the circles, lines, and palindromes. Dot proves to be the lesson and shining star of t...

Bill and Charpie do a wee recap of the episode Bisquik, chat about chili, and their favorite moment from the episdoe ahead of their full breakdown. Dig in to this heaping bowl of thickness. Do a dollop! (00:00) - The Finale - Bisquik (05:49) - The Chili Pile (10:37) - Satisfying Moments

The Useless Hand is up for a penultimate discussion. Gator and Ole go fishing. Roy rocks his own live mayday call. Then, Bill and Charpie explore the symbolism of the windmill and the dugout, and the significance of the Tillman Ranch. They also discuss Ole’s role in saving Dot and the debts surrounding the situation. They speculate on the final showdown and debts to pay, as well as the future of t...

In this episode, the guys discuss Fargo, episode 9 “The Useless Hand”. They share their hotdish takeaways and discuss the atmospheric cinematography in the episode. They touch on Indira’s job decision and Roy’s plea to the “patriots”. The conversation touches on phone numbers and landlines…because of course it does and wraps up with a discussion about adding potato chips to hotdish and jalapeno po...

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss the themes of debt, control, and doppelgängers. They analyze the significance of the Blanket show title. They also explore the character dynamics between Roy and Dorothy, as well as Indira and Whit.  Gator’s character is examined, with a focus on his vulnerability and the potential for sympathy towards him. Danish’s confrontation with...

Bill and Charpie blanket the discussion about where they are from and how it changes over time. The convo shifts to the similarities between The Simpsons and Fargo, which is odd. They highlight the standout moments from episode 8 with Wit and Indira. They also touch on Tiger Dot, Linda and the windmill, and musical cues in the show. Then Charpie talks about ice cream cake?

Linda delivers in this episode of FX’s Fargo. Bill and Charpie discuss the significance of the tennis theme, the volleys and back-and-forth between characters. Turns out to be bad day for everybody at Irma’s house. It’s also time to talk about Dot’s dream and the influence of the physical world on her journey to Camp Utopia. So many Lindas, plenty of green, and a nice smattering of guns… all wrapp...

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Linda. They talk about the puppet theme in the episode. They also discuss the ax slaying and Kevin’s murder, as well as the introduction of Gator’s mother, Linda. Food references, the dream sequence, and the windmill scene make an quick appearance. Also… what’s up with those paitings they saw?

Bill and Charpie discuss The Tender Trap. They see numerous points about the treatment of women by the doofus male characters. They also discuss Lars’ list of grievances which makes him super dooshus. The conversation then shifts to the meeting with the feds and the tracker used by Gator. Overall, the guys explore themes of gender dynamics, trust, and infidelity. They also cover weird food, Danish...

In this episode, Bill and Charpie discuss various themes and moments from Episode 6 “The Tender Trap” of Fargo. They talk about the gender ambiguity in the season, Indira’s power and influence, the quid pro quo exchanges between characters, Lars’ despicable behavior, and Lorraine’s softening and job offer to Indira. They also touch on the significance of pearl onions and corned beef, as well as th...

Be cafeful when hunting tigers, you may end up in a postion you won’t like. Dot displays her ability to evade and escape, while Lorraine shows us how to get a deal done while dealing with doofus bankers. Danish and Gator can’t seem to get any respect. Roy and Lorraine have a chat about Dorothy/Nadine. And finally Dot seems to find an ally near the end of the show. (00:00) - Introduction (02:34) -...

Goodness, Dot has herself running any which way but loose. In this episode of Fargo, The Tiger, we love to see how hard it is to cage a tiger (of any kind). Charpie thinks this was a Lorraine episode. Bill thinks it’s a  nice exposition on Dot, Lorraine, and Indira. Either way we welcome this as we plod our way through the story of debts and credits. What is really going with the story here, and w...

Even a few days later, we struggle with Insolubilia, both pronoucing it and fully grasping it. We dive into a fun house of mirrors and lies on this episode of FX’s Fargo. We continue to talk about debt, religion, and how many characters are crafting their own story. Ole’s just hungry for pancakes. (00:00) - Introduction (01:21) - Isolubilia and Liars Paradox (04:35) - The Halloween Town Posse (12:...

We skip over all the spooky scary attempted kidnap stuff for some commentary about one phrase. After that, it’s on to pancakes and our understanding or the lack thereof about the Liar Paradox. We even sneak in smidge of chat about actual elbow macaroni hotdish. This is why we do it folks. Dig into a quick take on Insolubilia on FX’s Fargo season 5, episode 4. Go Tigers!

In The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions, we get all sorts of fun information. Roy’s got some work to do for Oden to try get life back to 1776, Ole takes us on a journey back to 1522 (suck it 1776), and everyone seems to find out Witt and Olmstead are not giving up the thread of this case. Snuggle up with some sin bread or a page from a bible… and let’s dine on this episode of Fargo. (00:00) -...

Oooo la la, after we learn a bit more about Roy we dig into a heaping spoonful of Ole backstory. Is it Ole or Bryn? Or is it both? Either way It’s his home now. Dot is saddened by the mandatory waiting period. It’s the witching hour, so eat your sins.  

Things are starting to heat up in 2019 on Fargo. On “Trials and Tribulations” we find a lot out about what kind of man Roy Tillman is and is not. The continued story of finding out that Dot is not to be messed with and maybe for good reason. She’s more than meets they eye. Just when the drum conspiracy theory starts, Charpie takes us on a Star Wars adventure. All this and more on Fargo Talks Fargo...

In this episode the guys break down FX Fargo’s Season 5, Episode 1 “The Tragedy of the Commons”. So much to consider as we meet this seasons cast of characters, with each of their unique issues and quirks. Everything from crazy conpsiracy about Scotty’s paternity to Bob Dylan trivia. Will this theories prove true? Only way to find out is tune in. (00:00) - Overstuffed by FX for Thanksgiving (02:40...

Welcome back to Fargo friends! We’re back for another season and the Fargo universe is rolling into 2019. Since this is aired right before Thanksgiving and FX gave us a double-header, we’ve combined  into one super duper hot dish. Things are looking grim for Ole and his partner when they attempt to kidnap worthy adversary, Dot. She’s not a housewife, she’s a tiger. Erstwhile, Roy…in his moist repo...

Well gee dang it all…we seem to have come to another end to another season of Fargo on FX. Bill and Charpie talk about their final thoughts on the season. After we eased on down the road with the Fadda and Cannon crews, where have we ended up? Was this season up your alley or was it a ladder to nowhere? We try to resolve a bit of what we have seen this season. In the end, some are home gain and so...

Yikes we work on reconciling the end of this season…no we don’t since it’s the hotdish. Both of us are a bit stunned by things and attempt to serve up our thoughts without going too deep into the main course. Are we satisfied? Only a rewatch will bring these things to light, man.  Send us your thoughts. Until the final breakdown, enjoy this Jell-O salad (don’t @ me. I know it’s not oranges). https...

We somehow connect this episode from Stevie Wonder to The Wire to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You know, the usual stuff from us. Odis is still smiling on his way out. Bill can’t let go of Oz. Charpie is full-blown in cahoots with the duality of Raddoppiarlo. We can’t let it go. Sorry not sorry. Incredibly solid showing from Buel, Ethelrida, and Satchel.  Mild nautical theme pickups from Snowman and...

Fresh off a twister of an episode last week, we find ourselves learning about Happy in episode 10 of Fargo Season 4. We’ve got a double cross by cousins, our two possible “Dorothy” characters emerge at their own crossroads in a new world, and a pair of characters disappear from this earth. Like Rick Astley, we are never gonna give you, Raddoppiarlo, up this season. Dueces…Aces…you choose. Don’t fo...

How can we even start this show breakdown. East/West Fargo Episode 9 is a fully-packed episode. Likely our biggest Oz payoff of the season. Houses divided. Tin Woodman, Hickory in search of oil, sister racist witches, and a dang unfinished billboard. What are guys like Rabbi and Satchel to do in this crazy mixed up world. Calamity ensues. Snowman comes back at the end (of the podcast not the episo...