Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 4, “Victory,” as dramatic irony takes over, Kate and Anthony keep getting pulled together, Marina gives Colin closure, and Anthony wins by making the wrong choice.
In this episode, we chat the writers winking at the viewers with dramatic irony, why the whole Marina subplot needs to go away, and why Lady Featherington is ABSOLUTELY a Slytherin…
Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Episode 5.04.
We discuss the moral gray area for our characters, contrasting the affect of death on faith, and why Combos are the crown jewel of road trips.
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Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 3, “A Bee In Your Bonnet,” as Anthony’s trauma finally clicks into place, Kate sees him at his worst, and the pall mall game makes Season 2 come alive.
In this episode, we chat theme vs. anti-theme, how relationships are key to character, and why Mary freaks out when our cat sneezes…
Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Episode 5.03
We discuss manufacturing plot to continue the story, if Uhtred is being a good dad, and why Vebeke is definitely not on the track team
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Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 2, “Off To The Races,” as Anthony tries to court Edwina, Kate keeps beating him at his own game, Penelope faces new Whistledown pressure, and the race for love gets messier.
In this episode, we chat the intentional camera work, why we are getting more than just a typical telling of a “enemies-to-lovers trope”, and why there needs to be a band named “Sharma & The Sharmas”…
Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Episode 5.02
We discuss discuss the horror element found in Alexander Dreymon’s directing, why we can whistle past the logic graveyard for Aethelflaed’s choice, and why Brida’s creepy kid needs to get a toy.
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Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 1, “Capital R Rake,” as Anthony brings a checklist to the marriage mart, Kate Sharma calls him out, and Penelope starts turning Lady Whistledown into something more dangerous.
In this episode, we chat the wants vs. needs for Anthony, why the natural tension between Lady Whisteldown and Penelope is the right mix, and why Mary thought Kate’s first name was Sharma.
This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about the This Is Us series finale episode 6.18 -“Us”.
In this episode, Mary gives a version of her personal story you have all been waiting for. We also discuss why it’s ok we didn’t see the eulogies, why this episode could lead to a new model for finales, and we say goodbye in a way ONLY This Is Us Too could end. Don’t miss it…
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This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about the This Is Us series finale episode 6.18 -“Us”.
In this episode, Mary and Blake discuss why this episode is one GIANT bookend to the series, why some people’s reactions might be colored by their loss — or still present — of a parent, and a listener literally blows Blake’s doors off…
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This Is Us Too Hosts Mary & Blake chat about This Is Us episode 6.17 -“The Train”.
In this SUPER SIZED episode of This Is Us Too, Mary & Blake discuss all the listener feedback for the penultimate episode of This Is Us. We also chat about Kyle’s inclusion, the warm cinematography, how Mary is trying to put you to sleep, and we bring back an old Hall Of Fame moment!
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