Mangum Talks TV: Now reviewing HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

Spencer and Lee break out the long format of the podcast to review season 2, episode 4, scene-by-scene and line-by-line. Spencer leads the longest recap in podcasting this week, while Lee tries to distract him and bizarrely builds a case against Dina. Fun episode and hope it brightens your day (as much as a prolonged discussion about the apocalypse can do that). Submit questions and comments to fa...

Spencer and Lee pick up the pieces after last week. They review episode three, hitting on underlying themes of the show, macro-environmental vs interpersonal plot tension, acceptance vs personal responsibility, and varied presentations of grief and needs of the grieving. Lots of Theory Time with Lee throughout this one. Next week will be a long-form pod, with Spencer leading the recap. Send your q...

Spencer and Lee review a HUGE episode of The Last of Us. In this one, all hell breaks loose and Spencer and Lee try to pick up the pieces. This is a short form pod but we still have a lot to say. Whew. Let us know what you think: facebook.com/mangumtalks and mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee return to the end of the world! The Last of Us is (finally) back with season 2! They get reacquainted with the story, review episode 1, award "Best Line" and debut a new segment "Therapy Time with Lee"! Fun episode all around. This episode follows our "short form" format. During our coverage of TLOU season 2, we will record at least two "long form" format episodes, with one being t...

Spencer and Lee return to their original format to review the finale of Severance, Season 2, "Cold Harbor." Let us know what you think! facebook.com/mangumtalks or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Severance is back this week with an episode Lee and Spencer both thoroughly enjoyed. They start by announcing that next week's podcast will return to the previous MTTV format of a line-by-line recap. Then they dive into the episode, discussing plot points, defining what "a Spencer" is (Lee defines it), and they round out with the weekly segments. Join us next week for a super sized podcast. In the...

Lee is still struggling with his voice this week but he's able to check-in with Spencer on the latest episode of Apple TV's "Severance." Coming off the all-time high of last week, they both feel a bit... uninspired with the episode this week. But it does lead to a great conversation. If you're wondering, Spencer has never huffed ether. Let us know what you think! Reach out at facebook.com/mangumta...

We're back! Lee's voice is clearly not 100% in this one, but he gave it a go anyway. Spencer and Lee dive into episodes 6 and 7 of season 2 of 'Severance.' They liked episode 6 (they really did) but they *loved* episode 7. Great conversation. Thank you for your patience as Lee has struggled to get his voice back. Let us know your thoughts! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com and facebook.com/mangumtalks...

Spencer and Lee check-in after watching season 2, episode 5 of Severance, "Trojan's Horse." Lots to discuss this episode, including (but not limited to): cloning theories, Justice for Milchick, just what the hell is going on with Ms. Wuang?, Helena/Hellie/Innie Mark/ blended Mark drama, Dylan's leadership, Irving's dead? and Spencer advice for the perfect date. Thanks for listening! If you have an...

Spencer and Lee check in from MegaCon Orlando after watching Severance season 2, episode 4 "Woe's Hollow." It's a... different episode, but they both strongly liked it. A lot of discussion about Helle-a, Milchick and that scene in the tent. They wrap up with a quick recap of their time at MegaCon Orlando. Let us know what you think at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks. You...

Spencer and Lee are back to review episode 3 of Season 2 of "Severance." It's a free wheeling discussion, wherein Lee establishes theory crafting is harmful to the show's success and he will no longer theory craft... and then they proceed to theory craft. They touch on Milchick and Natalie, Hallie/ Helen-a, name pronunciation mishaps, Lumon hate, SpencerXXX, who wins Employee of the Week and much...

We're BACK! Thanks to everyone for staying subscribed and bearing with us during our break but we. are. back. to review Season 2 of Apple TV's "Severance." We start with a breakdown of episodes 1 "Hello, Ms Cobel" and 2"Goodbye, Ms Selvig" It's great to be chatting TV again. Let us know what you think at mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com. You can also check us out at www.mangumtalks.com

Spencer and Lee FINALLY conclude HBO's House of the Dragon, Season 2. They start by discussing their thoughts about the finale and season overall. Like most people, they didn't love the finale but think they likely understand why things ended the way they did. Then, they run through a recap, award Best Line of the Episode and discuss winners and losers across the episode and season. Spoiler: Spenc...

Spencer and Lee react to the final episode of House of the Dragon season 2. www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee break down the penultimate episode of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They include a spoiler-only discussion at the end, which includes their individual predictions for the finale. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7. www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee breakdown episode 6 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, award Winners/ Losers and broke down who the actual bad guy of this show is. They wrapped up with a full-spoilers segment for all things in "Fire and Blood." www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee react to episode 6 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon"

Spencer and Lee break down episode 5 of season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They run through a recap, award Best Line, Winners/ Losers and "whose the bad guy?" They wrap up with a relatively spoiler-free discussion of their predictions for the last three episodes of the season. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Lee and a very sick Spencer provide their immediate reaction to season 2, episode 5 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." . www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee review an epic episode of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Lee mourns dragons while Spencer talks battle strategy. Good times were had by all. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee provide their immediate reaction to a WILD episode of House of the Dragon? Does King Aegon live? Why didn't Rhaneys run? What's really controlling Daemon's visions at Harrenhall? We discuss all that and more. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee break down season 2, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." They start by addressing some overarching concerns about the episode and the narrative this season, so far, then launch into a super-sized recap. They finished up with segments and discuss how excited they are for next week. www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee react to season 3, episode 3 of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Spoiler- Lee was grumpy. Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com

Spencer and Lee review the second episode of season two of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Extra-long episode of the pod this week to cover a HotD episode chock-full of great lines, winners/ losers and plenty of reasons to question who is actually the bad guy. Plus, Spencer condemns Alicent Hightower. www.mangumtalks.com mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com