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We Discuss: post crisis multi-verse and memories strangeness new backstories so many unknowns chess games hopes Lena’s choices some good, some bad arguments economy of Brainys more lies and a bit about post-crisis Black Lightning Trish Matson with David Schaub.

The Judoon return! And that’s what everyone will be talking about when they finish this episode. Or… maybe not. Jason needs to bring in both of our Lazy Doctor Who podcasters to help him spin conspiracy theories and try to come to grips with all the surprises in this episode. Doctor’s orders: Do not listen to this podcast before watching the episode!

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The gang finally arrives on The Good Place, and are pleased with the sound of chimes and the beautiful landscaping, but things aren’t what they seem.

We Discuss: This wonderful hot-mess of a cross-over; Strange backstories; All the big fight setups; Viewer surrogate Ryan gets all the great lines; The need to save hell-scape Freeland; The soft-reboot consequences; Filler plots digressions that accomplish nothing; Comparisons with the comic. What’s with Superman’s memory Edited by David Schaub. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

Jason is flitting about the universe, so Erika takes over the flashcast and brings in fellow Verity! cohost Liz to discuss historical figures from a country neither of them lives in. Also scavenger aliens, electricity, and beloved actors and their accents. Erika Ensign with Lizbeth Myles.

The Bad Place attempts to anticipate the afterlife by way of hilarious experiments. Chidi struggles with his own adequacy after reading Eleanor’s file. Vanity is its own torture. And Pikachu has a beeline to the powers that be.

It’s a base, er, resort under siege! And who better to discuss it than Erika Ensign of Verity and Lazy Doctor Who? Erika finds a lot to like about this episode! Jason… is also present! Join us, won’t you? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign.

Team cockroach assembles again to ride the final wave of episodes, and there’s a lot to talk about, when Chidi has to come up with an alternative to the current afterlife in less than 10 minutes while the gang supports him and stalls Maya Rudolph’s delight of a judge.

Lizbeth Myles joins Jason to discuss the second part of this season’s “Doctor Who” premiere. We discuss the delights of Sacha Dhawan’s performance, the Doctor’s acquisition of a historical girl gang, and an enormous amount of classic series references. Then we ponder the proper way to portray Gallifrey in “Doctor Who” and our confidence in this season’s apparent story arc. Jason Snell with Lizbeth Myles.

We Discuss: the multi-verse of multi-verses; the amazing cameos & references; the ridiculous plot machinations; the needs of the few winning; the Earth as the centre of the universe; the Black Lightning cross-over episode; the differences from the comic; and what will get rewound? Edited by David Schaub. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

One year later, Doctor Who is back, and it’s got a few surprises up its tuxedoed sleeve. We’re reintroduced to our returning characters! Jason does some California fact checking. And can we judge “Doctor Who” season premieres and holiday specials by the same standards as the rest of their seasons? James Thomson joins Jason to note a few references to James Bond movies! (Okay, it’s more than a few.) Jason Snell with James Thomson.

The first season of The Mandalorian comes to a close this week, so Dan Moren and very special guest Kat Benesh to discuss a significant unmasking, drawing parallels with the past, and what we might see when season two debuts next fall.

We regroup on this week’s episode of A Complicated Profession, as host Dan Moren recruits trustworthy allies Guy English and John Moltz to discuss lazy biker scouts, Chekhov’s bassinet, and Baby Yoda’s moral code.

It’s double trouble on A Complicated Profession this week, as host Dan Moren is joined by special guests Jane and Evan Ritt, to discuss the offscreen life of our protagonist, warring codes of morality, and unfortunate high school flashbacks.

We discuss: Everyone being the hero of this episode Rama Khan being weak Kara arguing well, but not going far enough Lena trying to be good so much she’s bad Brainy being competent J’onn and Malefic doing great things Alex making the hard calls Andrea trying to fight back The Monitor being a helpful jerk Trish Matson with David Schaub.

This week, on A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Tony Sindelar to discuss the most recent episode of The Mandalorian, including how much fan service is just the right amount, droid-related head-canon, and the premature(?) fate of an anticipated character.

A Complicated Profession returns with Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Kathy Campbell to discuss a compelling new ally for Mando, reinforcing the essential nature of our characters, and homages to a favorite Western trope.

We Discuss: Kelly trying to breakup with Alex, but they talk successfully; J’onn and Vision Myr’nn successfully talking; J’onn and Malefic failing to talk, but maybe telepathy is working; After Lena’s reveal, Lena and Kara talk, but are entirely failing to communicate; Lena stealing Myriad; Brainy feeling less inhibited; Leviathan killing the dinosaurs; Rama Kahn, the earth bender, hunting Lena; The coming crisis… Trish Matson with David Schaub and Deanna Chapman.

In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.