Decoding TV
Decoding TVDavid 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 | 304 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.
What do we make of the (probable) cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel? Is Peacemake... more
In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy Awards (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here).
Which shows came away with some of the biggest wins? What were some of the night’s big... more
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.
In the future where all media is consolidated, will movies just be called di... more
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In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Bosch (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) about the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.
What was our overall reaction to the mov... more
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- Leftist Drivel
Just like the filmcast, the constant insertion of far left politics has left this podcast unlistenable.
Apple Podcasts1JeremyLanglois
United States5 days ago - Great Commentary. Leave your politics out of it.
David does great work reviewing tv and film but not everyone agrees with your politics. Leave them out of your content or start a political podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Pokerace34United States25 days ago It's so interesting coming to this podcast from the filmcast. My take away is that you need at least two people as a buffer for David Chen. When he's 50% of the conversation, there is just more time for him to get off his pretentious, condescending, and often outright bad takes. He's insufferable on this show.
Podcast Addict24 months agoletitgochump- I really ‘like’ this pod but….
Please stop saying like 2000 times an episode I can’t unhear it and it really grates!
Apple Podcasts5Mr GDR 2010
United Kingdom5 months ago - Too much negativity
This used to be an interesting podcast where smart people analysed tv shows like Westworld and Severance to explore the themes and storylines in the shows, but recently and especially the White Lotus critiques have seemed to focus on criticising the shows for what they aren’t rather than looking at and discussing what the show is doing. Obviously the hosts are creative people but saying what they would have done if they had made it is irrelevant and annoying as this is the show we are watching a... more
Apple Podcasts2moondoglovesyouUnited Kingdom6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #193 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Germany/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Argentina/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Belgium/TV & Film |
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What is Decoding TV about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The podcast features engaging analyses and discussions focused on the television landscape, with an emphasis on recaps and reviews of contemporary shows. Hosts David Chen and Patrick Klepek explore various narratives, production elements, and thematic critiques, providing insights that highlight not only the entertainment value but also deeper societal implications of the content. They frequently tackle popular franchises, dissecting their impact and reception in today's media environment. The conversations tend to strive for a mix of critique and appreciation, navigating between lighter commentary and more serious discussions surrounding media consumption and corporate influence in storytelling. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for ... more
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Recent guests on Decoding TV include:
1. Christie Bosch
2. Isabella Henao
3. Matt Goldberg
4. Dan Trachtenberg
5. Christian Spicer
6. Sarah Marrs
7. Dan Gvozden
8. Jessie Earl
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