Machete Order

Thank you to those who called into our LAST episode of the season! Celebrate with us and listen to what we're up to next. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder    Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episode picks? Would you have ordered them differently? Let us know: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machete_order...

We’re having a call-in episode for the end of the season! Leave us a voicemail by Sep. 26th: (617) 982-3098 This week’s assignment: call in! Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder  Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episode picks? Would you have ordered them differently? Let us know: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

We’re having a call-in episode for the end of the season! Leave us a voicemail by Sep. 26th: (617) 982-3098 This week’s assignment: Season 5, Episode 21: Weight of the World Season 5, Episode 22: The Gift Season 7, Episode 22: Chosen Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder  Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episode pi...

This episode is brought to you by tap dancing and jazz hands. We’re having a call-in episode for the end of the season! Leave us a voicemail by Sep. 26th: (617) 982-3098 This week’s assignment: - Season 5, Episode 7: Fool for Love - Season 5, Episode 13: Blood Ties - Season 5, Episode 16: The Body Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr...

It’s Maxine’s birthday (when this was recorded)! For her birthday, SJ will perform his latest trick…dropping a water heater down the stairs (Josh is not to blame).  We’re off next week! We’ll return with a new episode on September 4th. This week’s assignment: - Season 3, Episode 13: The Zeppo - Season 4, Episode 5: Beer Bad - Season 6, Episode 17: Once More, With Feeling Don’t miss an episode! Sub...

Don’t worry…SJ has NEVER disposed of a body…as far as we know.   This week’s assignment: - Season 4, Episode 6: Wild at Heart - Season 4, Episode 10: Hush - Season 4, Episode 19: New Moon Rising Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder    Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episode picks? Would you have ordered them diff...

There’s a new slayer in town: Faith, from Southie. Why didn’t they let her have a Boston accent?  This week’s assignment: - Season 3, Episode 10: Amends - Season 3, Episode 15: Consequences - Season 3, Episode 22: Graduation Day (Part 2) Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder  Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episod...

What’s that noise…? Oh, god. What’s growing on Josh’s hands…? (Head over to our TikTok for this insanely visual bit.)  Donate to SJ's Pan-Mass Challenge: https://profile.pmc.org/SP0354   This week’s assignment: - Season 2, Episode 22: Becoming (Part 2) - Season 3, Episode 3: Faith, Hope, and Trick - Season 3, Episode 5: Homecoming Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you...

Drucilla? DruZILLA? Dru? Drukilla? Turns out, we can't pronounce anything.  This week’s assignment: Season 2, Episode 15: Phases Season 2, Episode 17: Passion Season 2, Episode 21: Becoming (Part 1) Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder  Did you agree with Maxine and Josh’s episode picks? Would you have ordered them di...

SJ tells Maxine and Josh a secret…he’s been getting some shut-eye while following the machete order. Can they win him back? This week’s assignment: - Season 2, Episode 10: What’s My Line (Part 2) - Season 2, Episode 13: Surprise - Season 2, Episode 14: Innocence Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder Did you agree with...

SJ has watched his first three episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and comes to Max and Josh with the age-old question: Can ANYTHING be a stake?  This week’s assignment: Season 2, Episode 3: School Hard Season 2, Episode 6: Halloween Season 2, Episode 7: Lie to Me Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder   Did you agree...

After nearly a year, we’re back! This season, it’s Maxine’s turn. We’re watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer (despite SJ’s hesitation). Meet our guest host, Josh, learn why Joss Whedon is a weirdo, and tell us if we should keep the soundboard going.  This week’s assignment: Season 1, Episode 1: Welcome to the Hellmouth Season 1, Episode 7: Angel Season 1, Episode 12: Prophecy Girl Don’t miss an episo...

It’s our first-ever call-in episode! We discuss our favorite episodes of the season, if we REALLY can fly an airplane, and find out there may or may not be a warrant for SJ’s arrest. Plus, we’re joined by Machete Order Super Fan: Ben!  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/macheteorder   Did you agree with SJ and Ross’s episode pic...

That’s all, folks! We’re down to our last three episodes in the Sopranos Machete Order. Did you agree with SJ and Ross’s picks this season? Share your hot takes, gripes, whether or not you can land an airplane and more by calling into the Machete Order hot-line: ‪(617) 651-1832‬! Donate to SJ’s Pan-Mass Challenge: https://give.pmc.org/SP0354   Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review...

Want to be part of our very last episode? Share your hot takes, gripes, whether or not you can land an airplane, and more by calling into the Machete Order hot-line: ‪(617) 651-1832‬! This week’s homework assignment:  Season 6, Episode 19: The Second Coming Season 6, Episode 20: The Blue Comet Season 6, Episode 18: Kennedy and Heidi Donate to SJ’s Pan-Mass Challenge: https://give.pmc.org/SP0354  ...

We’re back from our much-needed week off, but a little rusty. We say a sad goodbye to beloved Adrianna; plus, we debate whether or not Chris is a “good” character.  This week’s homework assignment:  Season 5, Episode 13: All Due Respect Season 6, Episode 6: Live Free or Die Season 6, Episode 11: Cold Stones Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts: http...

Welcome to our crankiest episode to date! After telling Maxine he didn't like it last time, SJ finally wants us to share a summary of each episode. So, tell us, who had the best one? Let us know on Instagram (there IS a wrong answer)! This week’s homework assignment:  Season 5, Episode 5: Irregular Around the Margins Season 5, Episode 12: Long-Term Parking Season 6, Episode 13: Sopranos Home Movie...

If you had the chance to choose a different life, would you? In this episode, we get philosophical, with a sprinkle of Maxine’s ongoing “growing older” crisis. Luckily, SJ and Ross provide insight into being okay with where you’re at in life.  This week’s homework assignment:  Season 4, Episode 2: No-Show Season 4, Episode 10: The Strong, Silent Type Season 4, Episode 13: Whitecaps Don’t miss an e...

Could you land an airplane? Surely it can’t be all that hard. Plus, we discuss whether or not one of the most beloved episodes of the Sopranos, Pine Barrens, is…overrated? Please don’t hate us.  This week’s homework assignment:  - Season 6, Episode 2: Join the Club - Season 6, Episode 3: Mayhem - Season 4, Episode 9: Whoever did this Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave us a review wherever...

One of the most intense topics we’ve discussed to date— the use of sexual violence in television. Good thing we kept it loose. For those who may not want to listen to the sexual violence parts of the discussion, jump in at minute 10:33 and then skip from 49:52-54:25. This week’s homework assignment:  Season 3, Episode 11: Pine Barrens  Season 3, Episode 12: Amour Fou Season 3, Episode 13: Army of...

Maxine supports women’s rights…and women’s wrongs. In this week’s assignment, Ross’s favorite character, Richie, is back to cause chaos in the Soprano family, and Janice is here for it. Plus, we ask the important question: do we like SJ’s impressions? Are they getting any better?  This week’s homework assignment:  Season 2, Episode 13: Funhouse Season 3, Episode 4: Employee of the Month Season 3,...

This episode is dedicated to SJ and Maxine’s exes…we’re sorry. After watching Season 1, Episodes 8, 12, and 13, SJ, Maxine, and Ross are back to ask: does Liv actually have dementia? Was Isabella a real person? WHY do the Sopranos editors do that weird-slow-mo-thing?! Plus, we explore Chris's desire for notoriety and how he and SJ are alike (they don’t know how to use a computer).  This week’s hom...

After her first assignment, Maxine reports back with her thoughts on the Finale, Pilot, and season 1, episode 5, College; in that order. Plus, we unlock SJ’s boomer tendencies and learn why Ross still uses a printer. Join us for our second official episode of Machete Order! This week’s homework assignment:  Season 2, Episode 3: Toodle-Fucking-Oo Season 2, Episode 10: Bust Out Season 2, Episode 12:...

The problem with TV is there is too much TV. That’s why we started Machete Order! Each season we pick a classic TV show and decide which are the top 30 episodes, and the best order to watch them. For anyone who hasn’t seen some of the greatest TV shows of all-time, this is the podcast for you.    Hosted by SJ Petteruti and Maxine Philavong, each season features 2 hosts who have seen the show befor...

Welcome to Machete Order! The podcast where every Thursday, we talk about a particular show, decide which episodes are worth rewatching and which aren’t, and then reorder them, until we’re left with the top 30 episodes, macheted up into the best order.