Story Archives, a TV and Film Podcast

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap the season one finale episode of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “A Great or Little Thing”.

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap episode 7 of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “Top Hat”. The Penguin is an American crime drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_drama) television miniseries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries) developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO). Based on the DC Comics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics) chara...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap episode 6 of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “Gold Summit.” In it, Oz builds up his Bliss empire while making new allies…meanwhile, Sofia is still on the hunt for revenge. The Penguin is an American crime drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_drama) television miniseries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries) developed by Lauren LeFranc...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach host their first ever Halloween Special episode, going over a host of categories: from their personal scariest movie list of all time, the trauma from watching horror movies at a young age, favorite candy, and more. Tune into this spooky edition of Story Archives as we usher in the Halloween Season. Keep up with all things Story Archives Official W...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap episode 5 of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “Homecoming.” In it, Oz makers his move on the crime families, while Sofia charts a new path forward for the Falcone family. The Penguin is an American crime drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_drama) television miniseries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries) developed by Lauren LeFranc f...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap episode 4 of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “Cent’anni.” In it, we learn more about the Falcone family, and specifically, Sofia’s journey through Arkham. The Penguin is an American crime drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_drama) television miniseries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries) developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO (https:/...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap episode 3 of ‘Penguin’ on ‘HBO MAX titled “Bliss.” The Penguin is an American crime drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_drama) television miniseries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries) developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO). Based on the DC Comics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Comics) charact...

On this episode of Story Archives, Mario and Zach recap season one of ‘Silo’ on ‘Apple TV’ and look ahead towards the upcoming premiere of season two. Silo is an American science fiction (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction_on_television) dystopian drama (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopian_fiction) television series created by Graham Yost (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario reviews Pachinko, season two, episodes three and four. Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon, and the first season was released on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It received critical acclaim, particularly for its cinematography, wr...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario reviews Pachinko, season two, episode two ‘Chapter Ten. Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon, and the first season was released on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It received critical acclaim, particularly for its cinematography, w...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario reviews Pachinko, season two, episode 1 ‘Chapter Nine’. Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon, and the first season was released on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It received critical acclaim, particularly for its cinematography, w...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap the finale of season two, episode eight, ‘The Queen Who Ever Was’. Rhaenyra plans her next moves as the new dragon riders prepare (aside from Ulf), Jace continues sulking, Aemond goes on a rampage while fighting against his own family, Daemon has a vision, and Alicent makes an offer. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaeha...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode seven, ‘The Red Sowing’. The dragon rider recruitment continues for Team Black, while Set Oscar Tully pays Daemon a visit, Alicent visits the Kingswood to find purpose, and Rhaena ventures off on her own. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehaerys death, with ’s side getting the brunt of the bad PR. Ot...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode five, ‘Smallfolk’. Team Black recruits more dragon riders…or attempts to, Aemond asserts his dominance while Alicent loses her seat, Daemon has a breakthrough, and the smallfolk grumble for food. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehaerys death, with ’s side getting the brunt of the bad PR. Otto is rem...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode five, ‘Regent’. Team Black mourns the loss of one of their own, while Daemon continues trying to conquer the Riverlands and Team Green maneuvers in the wake of a potential loss of their own. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehaerys death, with ’s side getting the brunt of the bad PR. Otto is removed...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode four, ‘A Dance of Dragons’. Rhaenyra returns from King’s Landing ready for war and Damon continues his efforts in Harrenhal while Cole continues his conquest of the Crownlands. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehaerys death, with ’s side getting the brunt of the bad PR. Otto is removed as hand of the...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode three, ‘The Burning Milll’. Rhaenyra searches for a judicious path to resolve the war with the Greens. Damon makes a move on Harrenhal as does Sir Cristan. Aegon deciphers his next move. Aemond is embarrassed. And the fog of war begins to intensify on both sides. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehae...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario reviews season three of Hulu and FX’s hit show, The Bear. The Bear  is an American comedy-drama television series created by Christopher Storer for FX on Hulu. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, an award-winning chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to manage the chaotic kitchen at his deceased brother's sandwich shop. The suppor...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode two, ‘Rhaenyra the Cruel’. Both sides deal with the tragic aftermath of Jaehaerys death, with Rhaenyra’s side getting the brunt of the bad PR. Otto is removed as hand of the king. Daemon flies away. Cole continues to empower himself. Myseria is freed and two brothers fight to the bitter end. House of the Dragon is...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season two, episode one of House of the Dragon on HBO. In it, Rhaenyra grieves the loss of her son Luke, Daemon takes matters into his own hands, and the usurper Hightowers plan their next move after several critical strategic errors. Beware of the rats. House of the Dragon is an American fantasy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantas...

On this episode of the Story Archives Show, Mario and Zach recap season one of House of the Dragon on HBO while looking forward to their predictions of what’s to come in season two. House of the Dragon is an American fantasy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_television) drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_(film_and_television)) television series created by George R. R. Martin (https://...

On this episode of the Story Archives Tv and Film Podcast, Mario and Zach give their review of Fallout, episodes 6, 7 and 8 to wrap up their season one coverage. In it, we learn more about Cooper Howard’s past and about his wife’s involvement at Vault Tec. We also learn more about Vault 4 and what they’re up to with their attempt to integrate Lucy and Max. And we get one final showdown with Lee Mo...

On this episode of the Story Archives Tv and Film Podcast, Mario and Zach give their review of Fallout, season 1, episodes 3 through 5. In it, Lucy is taken hostage by the ghoul while trying to get back the head, Max continues his cover up journey with a new squire by his side on the hunt for the same thing Lucy and the Ghoul are, Lucy continues following the golden rule, Norm makes a discovery ab...

On this episode of the Story Archives Tv and Film Podcast, Mario and Zach give their review of Fallout, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. In it, we are introduced to Lucy Maclean, Cooper Howard (aka the Ghoul), Max (Brotherhood of Steel), and the eclectic, post-apocalyptic world of Fallout. Fallout is an American post-apocalyptic dramatelevision series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dwore...

On this bonus episode of Story Archives, Mario breaks down his thoughts on season one (and a half) of Black Sails. Black Sails is an American historical adventure television series set on New Providence Island and written to be a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island. The series was created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine for Starz. It debuted online for fre...