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During Supergirl’s hiatus, the Supergirl Supercast takes a small dip into the “Pilot” of Superman & Lois! We Discuss: how this show does/doesn’t fit into the CW; how little Lois has to do; the CW Drama; speculating about all the big baddies, and our general feels about the show. Edited by Trish Matson Trish Matson and David Schaub.

Maximoff Overdrive returns! Don, Lisa, and Kelly dig into Marvel history, crazy theories, and why cutting your own bangs is a really bad sign. Come for the recap, stay for the plot twist! (You’ll never guess who it was…all along…) Kelly Guimont with Lisa Schmeiser and Lisa Melton.

Not every episode of “For All Mankind” needs to have the drama of a solar storm. In this week’s episode, Danielle re-engages with the space program—but Ed weighs her down with the disaster that is Gordo. Tracy returns from a fashion shoot and bonds with her kids. The Baldwins and Cobbs go golfing, so that Ed and Molly can discuss what really happened on the moon and Karen and Wayne can get high and talk about their feelings. Ellen gets a new job and a new briefcase, Margo defeats a vending machine, and we learn the fate of Wubbo! Sorry, Wubbo.

Lisa, Don, and Kelly dig deep into theories and speculation while trick-or-treating through Westview (just before all the candy was stolen). Come for the recap, and stay for the answers that inevitably create more questions! Kelly Guimont with Lisa Melton and Lisa Schmeiser.

“For All Mankind” has returned for a second season on Apple TV+, and this season Jason Snell and Dan Moren will be reviewing every episode! In the premiere, we get a time jump accompanied by a montage full of alternate-history easter eggs, some good vibes on the edge of Shackleton crater, a very busy Margo coordinating flight operations at NASA, a surprising new career direction for both Ed and Karen, and oh yeah—a potential lunar disaster that forces Molly to make a difficult decision. Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing! (Don’t listen to this episode until you watch Season 2, Episode 1 of “For All Mankind.”)

Once again, Kelly and Lisa are back to talk about the fifth episode of WandaVision. Don shows up dressed for Jazzercise. THEN things get weird! After some serious conjecture, the hosts end up talking about other MCU shows they want to see as well. Enjoy! Kelly Guimont with Lisa Schmeiser and Lisa Melton.

Doctor Lewis Can’t Lose! Maximoff Overdrive returns as Don, Kelly and Lisa wander through Kelly’s Home for Crackpot Theories to admire the additional wing constructed during this episode. Kelly Guimont with Lisa Melton and Lisa Schmeiser.

Lisa Schmeiser, Don Melton, and Kelly Guimont have teamed up for Maximoff Overdrive! This is a crossover event digging into the WandaVision Universe (Wandaverse?) of the latest MCU entry streaming on Disney Plus. This episode covers the first three episodes of Season One. Kelly Guimont with Lisa Schmeiser and Lisa Melton.

Unscheduled Off-World Activation Detected! Now with chapter marks! Snakes hit the fans in multiple parallel dimensions. Episodes Covered: Tin Man There But For the Grace of God [DEEP DIVE] Politics Within the Serpent’s Grasp [DEEP DIVE] Trish Matson, Andrew Pontious and David Schaub.

Unscheduled Off-World Activation Detected! We discuss all the fun with Stargates and learn more about this Tollan thing called kissing. Episodes Covered: Cor-ai Enigma [DEEP DIVE] Solitudes [DEEP DIVE] Trish Matson, Andrew Pontious and David Schaub.

It’s New Year’s Day and there’s new “Doctor Who” on the telly. Jason is joined by an enormous pajama party of a panel as we break down a visit from Daleks, Chris Noth, John Barrowman, and the TARDIS Fam! Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jean MacDonald, Chip Sudderth and Moisés Chiullán.

Season two of The Mandalorian wraps up with a few surprises…and more than a few questions about the future. Host Dan Moren is joined by very special guest Kat Benesh to discuss the Empire’s workplace safety requirements, season two’s wider world, and where we go from here.

Unscheduled Off-World Activation Detected! Time to dig deeply into the life-cycle of Goa’uld and children. Episodes Covered: Bloodlines [DEEP DIVE] Fire and Water Hathor [DEEP DIVE] Singularity [DEEP DIVE] Trish Matson, Andrew Pontious and David Schaub.

It’s a break-in with a familiar face this week on The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes special guests Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci to discuss a fight scene with a problematic edge, why min/maxing your stats is dangerous, and the moment that Mando became a dad.

Tragedy abounds this week on The Mandalorian, as we ramp up to the end of season two. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Chip Sudderth to discuss the characterization of a storied (but rarely glimpsed) character, honor among thieves, and the many mistakes of Mando.

It’s a big episode of The Mandalorian this week as several familiar names (and one brand new name!) are dropped, which means it’s a big episode of A Complicated Profession. Kelly Guimont joins host Dan Moren to discuss the bad habits we learn from our teachers, side quests aplenty, and all the questions we need answered.

Unscheduled Off-World Activation Detected! Only three episodes this time. We visit lots of Goa’uld free planets where Daniel finds cool things, which he then loses. Episodes Covered: Brief Candle Thor’s Hammer [DEEP DIVE] The Torment of Tantalus [DEEP DIVE] Trish Matson, Andrew Pontious and David Schaub.

The Broken Boys are back and have their hands full with torture, ‘ghostwalkers’, demigod theatrics, and trying to keep track of who’s who, especially when it comes to why Grandma is sleeved into a tattooed thug. It’s the halfway point of Season 1 of Netflix’s ‘Altered Carbon’! Devin Higgins with Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

This week on A Complicated Profession, we’re doing an easy job taking out an Imperial base. Easy! What could go wrong? Host Dan Moren is joined by Antony Johnston to discuss threading the needle of deep fandom and telling a great, accessible story; gorgeous production design; and leaving plot threads dangling.

What do you expect when you get your ship fixed on a fishing planet? A lot of netting. This week on A Complicated Profession, Dan Moren is joined by podcast pal Erika Ensign to discuss the balancing act of everything from fan service to lore to making sure your main character doesn’t always look like a galoot.