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BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus. Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-time great TV creators. His writing is intelligent, meticulous, unexpected, and wry, and this show is wild. It’s very Twilight Zone-y. Creepy, thought provoking, thrilling, extremely odd in the best way, and super fun. If you haven’t tried it, we definitely recommend you give it a shot! And then, of course, listen to this podcast. And if you end up getting subsumed into the collective, we’ll be covering the rest of the season on Wax Episodic, available wherever you get podcasts, or at ⁠⁠waxepisodic.com⁠⁠ [http://waxepisodic.com].  PS If you’ve been a Podcastica listener for awhile, you might be interested know that the hosts for this podcast are me (Jason) and Karen, who started this network 15 years ago with The Walking Dead ‘Cast. So much fun podcasting with Karen again!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2

Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts. We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠ [http://waxepisodic.com].  * Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts. PS Randy and I had a blast podcasting White Lotus with Jenny — and I’m stoked to be teaming up with him again for this new series. Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October” The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.” Links from the episode: * Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice: ⁠https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com⁠ [https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com]  Next up on Wax Episodic: Alien: Earth S1E3 “Metamorphosis”! Let us know your thoughts: * Email or send a voice message to: transmissions@podcastica.com * Or join the discussion in our Alien: Earth Facebook group: ⁠facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica⁠ [http://facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

22: Season 3 News + Listener Feedback

One great thing about a show like The White Lotus that has so much subtext, gray area, and room for interpretation is the variety of interpretations that we all bring to it. And it was genuinely a pleasure for us to go through all your thoughtful feedback in this episode, plus a bunch of news about what Mike White and some of the actors think would happen to the characters next, among other things.  Thanks again for a great season of podcasting. If you like what you heard, please check out podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com] and see if there are any other shows we cover that you’d like to hear us podcast on. The Last of Us season 2 just premiered on HBO! Here’s the enneagram test we took. Not a sponsor, but it’s kinda fun. https://enneagramtest.com [https://enneagramtest.com/] Next up: Most likely The White Lotus S4E1, but maybe we’ll throw in an episode or two beforehand. Let us know if there’s anything in particular you’d like us to cover or talk about. * You can email or send a voice message to whitelotus@podcastica.com [whitelotus@podcastica.com]. * Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Check out all our other podcasts at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com], where we cover other great shows like The Last of Us, Yellowjackets, The Handmaid’s Tale, Squid Game, and many more.  Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi] or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation (thank you!) Check out Randy’s soda company! drinkgreenbee.com [http://drinkgreenbee.com] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

21: "Amor Fati" (S3E8)

Wow, what a freaking great episode of television this was. Yep. We were wowed. It was tragic and sublime. Beautiful, terrible, and moving. Inspiring and thought provoking. And we had a lot to say.  Thank you to everyone who listened along with us this season! We had a blast. We’re doing one more episode later this week with more of your feedback and news about the show, so we’ll talk to you then.  Discover and shop for all the brands and styles worn on The White Lotus and your other favorite TV shows with our sponsor, Montage: * Montage iOS: tinyurl.com/MontageApp [http://tinyurl.com/MontageApp]  * Montage Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.searchmontage.app&hl=en_US [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_US&id=com.searchmontage.app]  ‘The White Lotus’ Uncensored Oral History: Mike White and Cast Spill Season 3’s Secrets: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/white-lotus-finale-mike-white-interview-1236177751/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJa1SdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdD6I78-2h2Z5LLsropZeb0SsGifnldwDRGneMFzr3oH22hHN9vZKNMf9A_aem_4PDeHJTpjoXqoO2s8VIVbg [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/white-lotus-finale-mike-white-interview-1236177751/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJa1SdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdD6I78-2h2Z5LLsropZeb0SsGifnldwDRGneMFzr3oH22hHN9vZKNMf9A_aem_4PDeHJTpjoXqoO2s8VIVbg] Next up: We’re doing one more episode for season three, with news and your feedback for the finale and the season as a whole. Let us know your thoughts! * You can email or send a voice message to whitelotus@podcastica.com [whitelotus@podcastica.com]. * Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Check out all our other podcasts at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com], where we cover other great shows like Yellowjackets, The Handmaid’s Tale, Squid Game, and many more.  Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi] or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation (thank you!) Check out Randy’s soda company! drinkgreenbee.com [http://drinkgreenbee.com] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

20: "Killer Instincts" (S3E7)

So would you take the $100k or rat Greg out? That’s just one of the many questions we ponder this week as Jason, Jenny, and Randy are joined by Randy’s wife Becca to talk it out. Donate to the International Rescue Committee to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand: https://www.rescue.org/article/myanmar-earthquake-whats-happening-and-how-help?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.rescue.org/article/myanmar-earthquake-whats-happening-and-how-help?utm_source=chatgpt.com]  Discover and shop for all the brands and styles worn on The White Lotus and your other favorite TV shows with our sponsor, Montage: * Montage iOS: tinyurl.com/MontageApp [http://tinyurl.com/MontageApp]  * Montage Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.searchmontage.app&hl=en_US [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_US&id=com.searchmontage.app]  Next up: The White Lotus S3E8 “Amor Fati”. Once you’ve seen it, let us know your thoughts. * You can email or send a voice message to whitelotus@podcastica.com [whitelotus@podcastica.com]. * Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Check out all our other podcasts at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com], where we cover other great shows like Yellowjackets, The Handmaid’s Tale, Squid Game, and many more.  Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi] or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation (thank you!) Check out Randy’s soda company! drinkgreenbee.com [http://drinkgreenbee.com] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]