
David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 372 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
First up, Myles McNutt joined us from Episodic Medium to discuss this year’s Emmy aw... more
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Why did the announcer for Wheel of Fortune get fired? Are we sad about the cancellat... more
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns and Dark Matter.
Is Apple TV worth $15/month? Was it worth it for Rockstar to paywall a trailer for G... more
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then watch the latest episode of Lanterns.
What do we make of the news that Marvel might be making TV shows after all? Is Gorilla Grodd really ... more
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I understand it is fun to laugh or make jokes about some shows, but sometimes I feel like they are doing it because they feel that is more engaging and enjoyable by the listener, but in a lot of ways they make a disservice to the shows and the people making... more
Started listening when it was Decoding Westworld, and haven't stopped listening since. David and Patrick haven't steered me wrong yet.
Not only do I enjoy the regularity of a podcast that keeps me up to date about TV news, but I love supporting real people who take the time to write their own materials and come up with independent and thoughtful insights. As AI slop creeps into all corners of entertainment and news, this is the kind of review podcast to lift up. These are people, and I love all their idiosyncrasies and the clear effort and love they put into this.
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Two longtime TV critics deliver lively, opinionated recaps and analyses of current and upcoming TV series, blending spoiler-light episode breakdowns with broader industry context and streaming trends. Episodes frequently pair show-by-show discussions with debates about adaptation choices, pacing, and theme, often weaving in entertainment industry news, casting updates, and cross-show comparisons. Notable for strong chemistry between hosts, a willingness to challenge conventional takes, and a consistent focus on production quality and narrative craft across a wide slate of series.
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