Decoding TV

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...

In this bonus episode, David and Siddhant reflect on the greatness of Ariana DeBose, talk about New York's depiction in Westworld, and run down their favorite NPCs. Get more of these bonus episodes at http://patreon.com/davechen You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Links: Follow Siddhant on Twitter Follow David o...

Westworld is back! In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 1 of Westworld, "The Auguries."  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 West Side Story Listen to David's interview with  Elizabeth Williamson Follow Siddhant on Twit...

David welcomes writer and critic Siddhant Adlakha to the podcast! The two reflect on the highs and lows of the series, what they thought of season 3, and speculate on what season 4 might look like. You can always email this podcast at decodingwestworld(AT)gmail(DOT)com Support this podcast via David Chen's Patreon page Shownotes: Check out Siddhant's recaps of Ms. Marvel over at Vulture Follow Sid...

David and Joanna discuss the future of the Decoding Westworld podcast. This season, you can find Joanna discussing Westworld over on The Ringer's Prestige TV podcast feed. Links: Follow Joanna on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Check out The Ringer's Prestige TV podcast feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three finale, "Crisis Theory." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld this season! You can keep in touch by listening/subscribing/following our other work below.  Shownotes: Subscribe to our new podcast, Truth vs. Hollywood! Follow Joanna on Tw...

Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode seven, "Passed Pawn." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory?  Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Westworld Renewed...

  Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode six, "Decoherence." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory?  Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Kim Renfro's Westw...

Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode five, "Genre." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory?  Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Kim Renfro's Westworld ti...

Decoding Westworld is a weekly podcast recapping the HBO original series Westworld. In this episode, Joanna and David discuss the season three, episode four, "The Mother of Exiles." Thanks for listening to this season of Decoding Westworld. Have your own crackpot theory?  Want to leave us feedback in general? Get in touch with us at decodingwestworld(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks! Shownotes: Kim Renfro...