204 episodes

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decoding TV Decoding TV

    • TV & Film
    • 4.5 • 1.8K Ratings

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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep. 14 - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving Amidst the 'Fallout'

    Ep. 14 - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving Amidst the 'Fallout'

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the first three episodes of Fallout (Prime Video) and the ninth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
    Are we excited about more Monarch: Legacy of Monsters? Will we ever see a Heroes reboot that people care about? What did we make of Bluey’s season finale, “The Sign”? Is Fallout the greatest videogame adaptation ever made? And what did we think of Mariko’s fateful decisions on this week’s episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
    Homework for next week:
    Shogun Ep 10 (Hulu/FX)The Sympathizer Eps 1-2 (Max)The Jinx Season 2 premiere (Max)Shownotes:
    00:01:30 -More seasons/spin-offs for Monarch00:06:33 - Tim Kring wants to reboot Heroes00:13:33 - Bluey’s season 3 finale, The SignBBC: Producer confirms series return00:33:00 - FalloutEpisode 1 - The EndEpisode 2 - The TargetEpisode 3 - The Head1:14:00 - ShogunEpisode 9 - Crimson SkyLinks:
    Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplayFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 45 min
    Bonus Ep Preview: 3 Body Problem Season 1

    Bonus Ep Preview: 3 Body Problem Season 1

    In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of 3 Body Problem on Netflix.
    To hear the rest of the episode, become a paid subscriber at decodingtv.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 45 min
    Ep. 13 - Curb Your Enthusiasm's Finale Was a Middle Finger to America

    Ep. 13 - Curb Your Enthusiasm's Finale Was a Middle Finger to America

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the eighth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
    Why was Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm a middle finger to TV watchers? Is it possible we will actually get more Westworld in the future? Why is it such a difficult time to be a TV writer right now? And why can’t people finish Ripley, anyway? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
    Homework for next week:
    Shogun Ep 9 (Hulu/FX)Fallout Eps 1-3 (Prime Video)Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)Shownotes:
    00:07:40 - Fallout NewsFallout Season 2 seems likelyWestworld is still alive?00:22:45 - Why it’s a brutal time to be a TV writer00:33:46 - Why people can’t finish Ripley00:43:15 - The Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale00:56:15 - ShogunEpisode 8 - Abyss of LifeLinks:
    Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplayFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Bonus Ep: Is Netflix's 'Scoop' Interesting for People Who Don't Care About The Royals?

    Bonus Ep: Is Netflix's 'Scoop' Interesting for People Who Don't Care About The Royals?

    In this bonus episode, David and @joyonapping continue their conversation about the royal family by discussing Netflix’s new film, Scoop, which chronicles the events surrounding Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
    Is this film interesting to people who don’t care about the royal family? What did we think about who the film chose as its main characters? Does Rufus Sewell make for a convincing Prince Andrew? And what did we make of the film’s depiction of the interview itself? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!
    Also: Should we cover A Very Royal Scandal, an upcoming 3-part Prime Video series that covers these same events? Let us know at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    Links:
    Follow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 51 min
    Bonus Ep Preview: Constellation Season 1

    Bonus Ep Preview: Constellation Season 1

    In this bonus episode preview, David and Patrick discuss the final episodes of season 1 of Constellation on Apple TV+.
    To hear the rest of the episode, become a paid subscriber at decodingtv.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 18 min
    Decoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot?

    Decoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot?

    In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the seventh episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).
    Is the true story behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem more intricate than the show itself? What are the chances that 3 Body Problem will get a second season? Are we looking forward to Ryan Coogler’s take on The X-Files (if it even happens)? And what did we think of this week’s relatively quiet episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
    Homework for next week:
    Shogun Ep 8 (Hulu/FX)Bonus Ep: Constellation Season 1 (Apple TV+)Bonus Ep: 3 Body Problem Season 1 (Netflix)Shownotes:
    00:01:30 - Chance Perdomo Dead at 2700:03:30 - 3 Body Problem Murder ScandalLatest on 3 Body Problem Ratings00:28:25 - Chris Carter on the legacy of the X-Files00:48:00 - ShogunEpisode 7 - A Stick of TimeLinks:
    Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplayFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

Violin Mustard ,

3 Body Problem

I would argue the guy who poisoned his co-workers clearly was influenced by the T.V. character George Costanza rather than Walter White. Slipped him a Mickey.

movies4real ,

Great podcast

I listen to the podcast weekly and enjoy the conversation between Dave and Patrick. It’s interesting to see when they agree on shows and disagree on shows. I just hope they eventually cover Invincible season 2 part 2!

manpuiyi ,

Love the new weekly format

Patrick is a great conversation partner and podcaster! He has a great rapport with Dave and always sounds excited. Love him. Dave is great as always, but I think he’s finally found his footing with this new format!

Top Podcasts In TV & Film

Just B Divorced with Bethenny Frankel
iHeartPodcasts
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV
Audacy Studios
FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast
FX
Give Them Lala
Lala Kent | Cumulus Podcast Network
Not Skinny But Not Fat
Dear Media, Amanda Hirsch
Watch What Crappens
Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam | Wondery

You Might Also Like

The Filmcast
The Filmcast
/Film Daily
SlashFilm.com
The Prestige TV Podcast
The Ringer
DLC
DLC
Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast
Katey, Matt, Da7e and David
Post Show Recaps: TV & Movie Podcasts from Josh Wigler and Friends
Josh Wigler and Friends