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We’re back for the third episode of A Complicated Profession and your host Dan Moren is joined by special guest and network head honcho Jason Snell to discuss chapter 3 of The Mandalorian. Our discussion covers the many possible interpretations of sin, what exactly happened to the Empire, and how this show paves the way for future Star Wars series.

We discuss: Andrea & Lena’s childhood bonding. Lena’s screwed up family. Andrea’s poor choices when supporting her father. Andrea’s betrayal, kinda mirroring Kara’s. Shadow-walking killer Acrata’s reveal. Leviathan’s incredible capabilities and massive over reactions. Lena’s biological mom. DEO’s security failures. Lena’s plans. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

In the second episode of A Complicated Profession, Dan Moren is joined by Aleen Simms to discuss the second chapter of The Mandalorian, including how an episode can succeed without using a lot of dialogue, ants at picnics, the unpredictability of characters that live in the gray areas, and whether or not the Mandalorian should take off his helmet.

The group awaits the judge’s final decision on the fate of human existence.

In the inaugural episode of A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by fellow Star Wars aficionado John Siracusa to discuss the debut of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series. We talk about the heritage of Star Wars on TV, Werner Herzog as Werner Herzog, and exactly what kind of show this is.

We discuss: this episode only having half an episode of content; Andrea’s VR product being a bad Second Life clone; Kara’s bizarre secret keeping; Rip Roar’s plot and character being equally boring; water effects eating the episode’s budget; and the pros and cons of biohertz. Edited by David Schaub. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

Deep from within Castle Wyvern, high atop the Eyrie Building, we revisit the first five episodes of Disney’s groundbreaking animated series Gargoyles, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary and is now available, from start to finish, on the new Disney+ streaming service. Dan Moren and his handpicked panel discuss the intricacies of worldbuilding, focus on continuity, surprising Star Trek connection, and more. Note: This episode was originally recorded in June 2018 as a pilot for Gargoyles Library, a planned TeeVee sub-show that didn’t end up happening. Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell, Glenn Fleishman, Shannon Sudderth, Chip Sudderth and Tony Sindelar.

After recapping last week’s filler episode, Team Cockroach drives right off the first cliffhanger of the final season. Secrets come tumbling out as the experiment reaches its official end.

We discuss: Malefic’s complicated hunt; J’onn’s blame game; Nia & Kara’s investigations; William’s toxic jerk status; baddie-of-the-week’s 45 second plot; Kelly & James’ super corrupt hometown; Nia & Brainy’s further communication; James’ future; and some amusing props and set-dressing. Edited by David Schaub. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

We discuss: Nia dealing with Brainy being too-much; Lena doing evil to stop evil, but needing Lex’s help; Kara & Kelly both failing to say NO to their needy friends; Malefic getting more powerful and being pissed off about the wrong things; J’onn finding out even more bad things in dream memory; William & Andrea are doing something, but who knows what; and there’s a baddie of the week, but she doesn’t matter much. Trish Matson with David Schaub.

Jason and Michael cart to the Bad Place to defy Shawn and rescue Janet. Eleanor and Tahani babysit Chidi and the New Crew with fake puzzles and lake houses, and demons and tunnels and Dereks and clavicles don’t survive! Javier Matusevich with Sarah Gardner, Rachel Addleman and Andrew Pontious.

We discuss: Alex & Kelly almost killing each other, but not really; Brainy & Nia failing to communicate, and not being funny; Eve & Lena & Hope failing to “Do No Harm”; J’onn & Malefic stopping the pain by remembering; Lena & Andrea turning out to be competitors; Kara & William failing to figure each other out; and Nobody caring about the white martian Trish Matson with David Schaub.

Team Cockroach assembles once again to discuss all of the theories that became true, the best lines from the episode, and whatever wild mysteries lie ahead.

Vulcan Hello returns to discuss Tribbles, uniforms, retcons, hiding bad offices in Starfleet, and Death By Tribble. It’s all about “The Trouble With Edward” and why we’re happy the new Star Trek office is taking risks and doing things like silly comedy shorts. Apologies for some drop-outs in Jason’s audio in this episode. Also, we’ll soon be leaving TeeVee to be our own podcast covering all the new Trek due in 2020. Subscribers to the TeeVee Star Trek Discovery feed will be taken care of. If you’re just subscribed to the main TeeVee feed, you’ll need to resubscribe to follow us. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or via RSS.

Our all-listener panel is back with Supergirl Season 5! We discuss: Lena & Kara drama Nia being the grown-up with Brainy The boring baddie of the week The future AR dystopia Unethical Journalism Bizarre corporate contracts Antimatter Super Science and some CW talk Trish Matson with David Schaub.

After one whole year the Daredevil binge is over. Though is it really a binge if it takes a whole year? Well some questions are better never answered. Sam and Moze did answer some of the questions this episode like Vanessa’s whereabouts and just how the season landed overall. They wax and lament the future of TV MCU and what it will take for a cheapskate like Moze to pay for another streaming service. It has been a long ride, and Moze is glad that he got to finish his work. Whew… The End. Philip Mozolak with Sam Adams.

Eleanor, Michael and Jason team up to torture Chidi, who is too relaxed to help his new students learn ethics, but Eleanor becomes too obsessed with the task. Janet helps Tahani find common ground with John. As the episode ends, a mysterious hooded figure on a handcar makes their way toward the experimental Good Place. Sarah Gardner with Andrew Pontious, Rachel Addleman and Javier Matusevich.

Scott and Jason return to discuss the latest Short Trek, “Q&A”, which features Spock, Number One, and a malfunctioning elevator that may be bigger on the inside. Also we analyze the “Star Trek: Discovery” season three teaser and the third “Star Trek: Picard” trailer. It’s an exciting time to be a Star Trek fan! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

It’s heartbreak week on The Good Place. Eleanor must force Chidi and Simone together, Jason must split with Janet and Blake Bortles, and Brent has to pick up forks for waitresses. If your breakup routine involves leadership skills, Mountain Dew and a Diamond Elite VIP ticket to the Best Place, step right this way. Andrew Pontious with Sarah Gardner, Rachel Addleman and Javier Matusevich.

Andrew, Sarah and Javier get together once again to explore the season premiere in an effort to figure out boring Norwegians, irredeemable misogynists and ineffable Dereks. Javier Matusevich with Andrew Pontious and Sarah Gardner.