The Ringer

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Every week, Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Neil Miller enter the pop-culture discourse with a lively (and occasionally heated) debate pegged to the biggest new releases in film and television. In addition to bringing their own answer, they also consider submissions from listeners and the occasional special guest. Together via rigorous debate and a listener poll, the hosts and audience venture on a quest to find the perfect answer for each of the greatest pop culture questions of our time.

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Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E4: “The Mother of Exiles” 08.04.2020 1:07:20

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: Is there a fifth Dolores? How strong is the evidence that William is a host? What are the stakes of a show in which we watch main characters die every episode? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny He...

‘Westworld,’ S3E4: “The Mother of Exiles” 06.04.2020 1:08:07

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including a long conversation about (SPOILER ALERT) the big reveal of the episode: Dolores has put herself in multiple host bodies. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about...

Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E3: “The Absence of Field” 01.04.2020 50:43

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Featured in this mailbag: a deeper reading of David’s Dolores theory (SPOILERS) and a new segment, Westworld Reddit Out of Context. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices....

‘Westworld,’ S3E3: “The Absence of Field” 30.03.2020 1:04:47

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Who is in Charlotte Hale’s body? Is Serac a real person or a digital manifestation? Which NBA player is Dolores? Plus: a David Shoemaker prediction that just might be crazy enough to work (SPOILER ALERT 20:30-31:30). To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.co...

Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E2: “The Winter Line” 25.03.2020 49:29

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Plus: a deep dive on simulation theory and how it applies to this season. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Westworld,’ S3E2: “The Winter Line” 23.03.2020 53:31

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Has the show disrupted the concept of reality? Among the cast that’s left, who can we believe is human? Plus: a line-by-line summary of the events and a discussion about how Season 3 has so far been more digestible than Season 2. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad ch...

Theories and Mailbag from ‘Westworld’ S3E1: “Parce Domine” 18.03.2020 39:55

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including whether there are multiple timelines (again), who is in Charlotte’s body, and whether we would enter into Westworld if we had the money. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Westworld,’ S3E1: “Parce Domine” 16.03.2020 58:50

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including a catchup on where it begins, questions it has proposed, characters it reintroduced, and what the show is trying to be in its third season. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Westworld’ Season 2 Recap 13.03.2020 57:26

With Season 3 fast approaching, we sit down to recap the convoluted events of Season 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including the biggest twists, most confusing questions answered and unanswered, and where we left the show headed into its next season. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Westworld’ S1 Recap 11.03.2020 1:10:32

With Season 3 fast approaching, we sit down to recap the far-away events of Season 1 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including the biggest twists, most confusing questions answered and left unanswered, and the show’s initial cultural footprint. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theories From 'Westworld' S2E10, "The Passenger" 26.06.2018 57:23

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss the Easter eggs left throughout the finale (21:03), the latest fan theories (26:12), and the biggest moments from this season (48:24). More from The Ringer: ‘Westworld’ Season Finale, and the Search for the Next ‘Game of Thrones’ The Haphazard Storytelling of ‘Westworld’ Season 2 The Best TV of 2018—So Far Learn more about your...

'Westworld,' S2E10: "The Passenger" 25.06.2018 1:19:55

In this live podcast, The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Juliet Litman, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz give their immediate reactions to the 'Westworld' Season 2 finale (8:01), discuss the biggest cliffhangers (32:10), and answer fan questions (64:55). Watch the live taping of this episode on Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook. More from The Ringer: The Five Most Pressing Questions From the ‘Westworld’ Fin...

Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E9: "Vanishing Point" 19.06.2018 1:00:02

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss what next week's trailer tells us about the Season 2 finale (4:49), Logan's return (28:04), and all the possible references to classic literature (31:04). More from The Ringer: Character Study: The Man in Black The Three Most Pressing Questions From ‘Westworld’ Episode 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

'Westworld,' S2E9: "Vanishing Point" 18.06.2018 1:03:06

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Sean Fennessey, and Danny Heifetz break down the penultimate episode of the season and discuss whether the Man in Black is a host (9:50), how seriously viewers should take character deaths (15:30), and what we learned from all the flashbacks (27:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theories From ‘Westworld,’ S2E8: “Kiksuya” 12.06.2018 53:08

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss what they got wrong in the last episode (03:00), speculate further about the theory that William is a host (19:40), and look ahead to next week’s episode (48:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Westworld,’ S2E8: “Kiksuya" 11.06.2018 1:01:56

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Danny Heifetz break down why Akecheta is such an important host (8:29), the art of a bottle episode (24:14), and this week's awards (45:27). More from The Ringer: How to Glitch Like a ‘Westworld’ Robot: A Q&A With Louis Herthum What Makes a Great Episode of ‘Westworld’ ‘Black Mirror’ Showrunners on Their Favorite Episodes Learn more about your a...

Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E7: "Les Écorchés" 05.06.2018 43:10

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss this week's timelines (1:10), the wild Charlotte-Bernard theory (12:25), and why Wild Bill may be the key to figuring out where we're going next (38:36). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Westworld,’ S2E7: “Les Écorchés" 04.06.2018 59:27

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Kate Knibbs, and Danny Heifetz discuss what "the door" may be (13:18), Maeve and the Man in Black's dramatic reunion (32:41), and this week's awards (51:20). More from The Ringer: Theories From ‘Westworld,’ S2E6: “Phase Space” The Many Murdochs Behind ‘Succession’ The Ringer Guide to Streaming in June Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E6: "Phase Space" 31.05.2018 56:31

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss things they missed in last week's episode (3:02), figuring out the cradle (13:43), and the connection hosts may have to elephants (37:20). This week's theories: Aspect ratio Is Bernard being looped? How the cradle impacts what we've seen so far Ants/superorganism theory Elephants are hosts Elephants are metaphors for hosts Learn...

'Westworld,' S2E6: "Phase Space" 29.05.2018 1:00:30

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Juliet Litman, and Danny Heifetz discuss this week's big reveal (7:32), the most pressing questions we're left with (31:45), and this episode's awards (48:02). More from The Ringer: How to Glitch Like a ‘Westworld’ Robot The Three Most Pressing Questions From ‘Westworld’ Episode 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theories From ‘Westworld,’ S2E5: “Akane No Mai” 22.05.2018 42:05

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss the driving theories of this season so far (9:47), whether or not Ford is a host (16:51), and what's in store next week (38:07). More from The Ringer: The ‘Westworld’ Midseason Exit Survey The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Life of Teddy Flood This week's theories: Delores' plan Plagiarism + host construction Maeve's daug...

‘Westworld,’ S2E5: “Akane No Mai” 21.05.2018 1:04:02

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker, Alyssa Bereznak, and Danny Heifetz discuss the parallel strands between this week’s episode and previous moments in ‘Westworld’ (06:15) before asking burning questions they have after visiting Shogun World (23:15). Then they hand out this week’s awards (50:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphynx" 15.05.2018 48:40

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss the importance of the book sitting in Jim Delos's "apartment" (9:10), this week's mind-blowing theory about the Man in Black (19:20), and why Dolores may be journeying to a library (29:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphinx" 14.05.2018 1:06:26

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Jason Concepcion, and Danny Heifetz discuss Bernard's and Jim Delos's timeline jumps (7:50), the reveal of William's daughter and what her role may be going forward (27:19), and this week's awards (46:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E3: "Virtù e Fortuna” 08.05.2018 26:05

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss this week's top theories including The Man In White (4:11), Elsie's potential return (6:02), and....'Jurassic Park'-world (15:02). More from The Ringer: The Three Most Pressing Questions From ‘Westworld’ Episode 3 Read more about the theories we mentioned: The Man In White The identity of "Grace" Pre-historic world The AI uprisi...