JKL Media Podcast

 Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Lou and Karen for a crossover episode between Set Lusting Bruce and JKL Media to discuss the documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band," which premiered on Hulu and Disney+ on October 25, 2025. They share reactions to its behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, soundchecks, backstage rituals, and the expanded E Street lineup, including the horns and...

 Karen, Jesse, and Lou review The Expanse season 4, episode 4 "Retrograde," focusing on Murtry as a cruel, cowardly bully who uses "justice" as an excuse to kill settlers, and on Lucia's reveal that she helped sabotage Murtry's shuttle despite claiming she never meant anyone to die. They discuss Naomi protecting Lucia and making it back to the Roci, Holden's standoff that exposes Murtry's cowardic...

Jesse, Lou, and Karen recap The Expanse Season 4 Episode 3, "Subduction," focusing on escalating tensions on Ilus as Murtry's authority turns deadly and Amos quickly reads him as a dangerous gunslinger-type threat. They discuss the strange lightning and emerging planetary phenomena, Naomi's worsening struggle to adapt to gravity and her refusal to leave, and the settlers' growing desperation—culmi...

JKR Media reviews The Expanse Season 4, Episode 2 "Jetsam" with Karen and Jesse, opening with a 60th birthday shout-out to Star Trek and a quick note of viewer feedback about how the show adapts the books (including praise for Ashford). On Ilus, they discuss the settlers, the UN presence, protomolecule-linked "metal locust" tech, Naomi struggling with gravity, and Holden's dangerous descent into t...

 Karen, Lou, and Jesse discuss The Expanse Season 4 premiere "New Terra," praising its effective setup that juggles multiple storylines while reestablishing character dynamics. They debate Chrisjen Avasarala's strict ring-gate blockade and her friction with Nancy Gao, weighing Earth's unemployment crisis against fears about protomolecule risks and colonial-style resource grabs. The panel highlight...

      JKL Media wraps up The Expanse Season 3 by breaking down Episode 13, "Abaddon's Gate" (aired July 27, 2018). Jesse, Lou, and Karen discuss how the finale delivers a strong conclusion to the protomolecule arc, balancing high-concept sci‑fi with character moments and action. They debate Holden's plan, skepticism vs. trust among the crew, Ashford's escalating obsession and guilt, and Drummer's...

 In this episode of JKL Media Reviews, the hosts discuss The Expanse Season 3 Episode 11, "Fallen World," including the title change and their overall reactions. They debate the protomolecule "speed limit"/bubble mechanic and how it stops ships, with Jesse finding it confusing and distracting while Lou frames it as a defensive reaction that can alter physics inside the ring. They highlight Bobbie'...

 The Expanse Season 3, Episode 12 "Congregation," focusing on standout character moments and the escalating crisis inside the Ring space. The hosts discuss the unexpected but compelling dynamic between Anna and Amos, Anna's anger toward Clarissa/Melba and the jail-cell scenes with Holden and Naomi, and what Clarissa's obsession with Holden reveals about her motives. They dig into Ashford's shiftin...

JKL Media Reviews hosts Jesse, Karen, and Lou discuss The Expanse Season 3, Episode 10 "Dandelion Sky," opening with a suicide trigger warning and resources. They break down Anna's interaction with Lt. Nemeroff, his subsequent suicide, and Anna's regret and eulogy, focusing on faith, pride, and humility. The trio examines Holden's message ordering the crew not to follow, Amos's revelation that he...

Fire up your Epstein drive and join us as we dissect Season 3, Episode 9 of The Expanse on JKL Media Reviews! With heated discussions about the Behemoth, Naomi's journey, and Miller's haunting presence, it's an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in! #TheExpanse #SciFi

JKL Media Reviews discusses Rebecca Ross's YA romantasy Divine Rivals, chosen by Karen after previous picks by Lou and Jesse. Lou, not a romance fan, says the book didn't change his view of romance novels and critiques passive characters, trope-heavy misunderstandings, and underdeveloped worldbuilding, especially the vague setting and limited exploration of the warring gods Dakra and Enva. Jesse e...

🚀 Dive deep into the mysteries of "The Expanse" S3Ep8 with us! From Melba's hidden motives to Holden's hallucinations, we uncover the layers in "It Reaches Out." Check out our latest episode for spirited debates and some nitpicky fun! 🔍🎙️

The Expanse S3E7 "Delta V" Review | Soft Reset, The Ring Activates, and New Players Arrive JKL Media's Jesse, Karen, and Lou recap The Expanse "Delta V" (aired May 23, 2018), calling it a soft reset that launches multiple new arcs. They discuss Chrisjen's announcement of the Secretary General's resignation, the abrupt offscreen exits of characters like Prax/Mei and political fallout, and the Roci'...

"It's more than just space opera on this week's JKL Media Podcast! Explore 'Immolation' with us as we break down the fantastic intertwining narratives of The Expanse. Tune in and share your thoughts! 🌌 #TheExpansePodcast #SciFi"  

 In this JKL Media Podcast one-off special, the hosts discuss Canadian progressive rock band Rush, starting with divided reactions to Geddy Lee's voice, then sharing favorite tracks like "Tom Sawyer," "Spirit of Radio," and "Subdivisions." They use the 2010 Rush documentary as a springboard to explore the band's power-trio lineup (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart), technical musicianship, and r...

Jesse, Karen and Lou review The Expanse Season 3, Episode 5 "Triple Point," praising its pacing, character moments, and cliffhangers. The hosts discuss Admiral Kirino on the Hammurabi choosing not to fire, forwarding Sinopoli's message, and offering sanctuary as the fleets turn on each other. On the Agatha King, Souther verifies the message with Cotyar faces his own troubles.  Mao and Strickland c...

🌟 Dive into the epic world of The Expanse with us! In our newest podcast episode, we explore the complexities of Episode 2, Season 3, "IFF." Expect discourse on allegiances, inner conflicts, and those crucial space confrontations. Full breakdown available now! 🎧 #ExpanseUniverse #PodcastMagic

JKL Media hosts Jesse, Karen, and Lou recap The Expanse Season 3 premiere "Fight or Flight," praising its immediate momentum and debating the title's meaning. They focus on the Rocinante crew's split over going to Tycho versus Io, with Holden pivoting to help Prax find his daughter and Amos and Alex backing him while Naomi faces backlash for betraying the crew and giving the protomolecule to Fred...

JKL Media Reviews discusses The Expanse Season 2 finale, "Caliban's War," with hosts Karen, Jesse, and Lou praising its season-finale feel, character payoffs, and key set pieces. They highlight the striking Venus sequence where the Arbogast is disassembled by the protomolecule, noting Iturbe and Janice's banter and Adam Savage's cameo as the navigator, and speculate about the missing Mars ship and...

Karen, Lou and Jesse are talking "The Monster and the Rocket," praising its strong writing and character dynamics. The hosts discuss Holden's protomolecule obsession on the Rocinante, the crew's shifting priorities toward rescuing Naomi's team, and the reveal of a stowaway on the ship. They highlight Chrisjen Avasarala's uneasy alliance with Bobbie Draper and Cotyar, including the moment Bobbie le...

 JKL Media Reviews discusses "Here There Be Dragons," focusing on three main threads: Bobbie's turning point as she outsmarts her handler, uncovers Mars' agenda, and seeks asylum through Chrisjen Avasarala; the Rocinante crew on Ganymede as Prax's single-minded search for Mei escalates into violence, reveals Naomi's past child, and culminates in a darkly comic "pizza party" firefight and a terrify...

Lou, Jesse, and Karen review The Expanse Season 2, Episode 10 "Cascade," calling it another dense, solid episode with key storylines on Earth and Ganymede plus a brief Alex scene. On Earth, they discuss Errinwright   confessing to Chrisjen, her insisting he face consequences, and Cotyar's line about working for the "good guys," along with the power dynamics and whether Errinwright is rationalizing...

-JKL Media Reviews discusses The Expanse Season 2 Episode 9, "The Weeping Somnambulist," highlighting the first on-screen interaction between Chrisjen Avasarala and Bobbie Draper during tense UN–Mars talks after the Ganymede incident. They note Martians struggling with Earth's gravity, sun, and open sky, Avasarala's sharp interrogation style, Bobbie's loyalty despite slipping key details, and grow...

Karen, Jesse, and Lou discuss "Pyre" (season 2, episode 8; 18th overall; aired March 15, 2017), calling it a tense, transitional chapter largely set on Tycho. They break down Amos's unsettling behavior and friction with Alex, noting hints tied to a Baltimore connection and a family photo, while Lou avoids spoilers about his larger arc. They highlight Prax's tragic introduction, the loss of refugee...

In this special one-off episode, Karen, Lou, and Jesse share and discuss their favorite series finales, noting how difficult it is to stick the landing and how subjective endings can be. Each host brings three picks (plus honorable mentions), with a little overlap, and they break down what made these finales work—emotional payoff, character growth, callbacks to earlier seasons, and satisfying clos...