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Currently Watching:
Severance - AppleTV+
Moon Knight - Disney+
The Afterparty - AppleTV+

email:needssomeintroduction@gmail

I recommend music, movies and TV to my friends and we discuss them. We do deep dives on whatever we are watching as well as music we are discovering (or re-discovering). We delve into musicians such as... Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Beastie Boys, the history of punk and dance music and so much more.

We appreciate any fandom, so let us know what topic you may want to learn more about.]]>enTV & FilmCopyright Victor Rodrigueshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08d396b5cbc6fc16f68e05860b1015cf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/needs-some-introduction-severance-moon-kThu, 02 Mar 2023 10:18:32 +0000Victor RodriguesVictor Rodriguesfeeds@spreaker.comDeep dives into your favorite shows Currently Watching: Severance - AppleTV+ Moon Knight - Disney+ The Afterparty - AppleTV+ email:needssomeintroduction@gmail I recommend music, movies and TV to my friends and we discuss them. We do deep dives on...
Currently Watching:
Severance - AppleTV+
Moon Knight - Disney+
The Afterparty - AppleTV+

email:needssomeintroduction@gmail

I recommend music, movies and TV to my friends and we discuss them. We do deep dives on whatever we are watching as well as music we are discovering (or re-discovering). We delve into musicians such as... Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Beastie Boys, the history of punk and dance music and so much more.

We appreciate any fandom, so let us know what topic you may want to learn more about.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/the-last-of-us-episode-7-left-behind-plumailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Ellie has her first trip to the mall, her first kiss, her first bit from a fungal zombie, her first wound closing via needle and thread (presumably). FEDRA is doing a terrible job of training their recruits to kill these zombies (go for the head).  The Consultant spoilers (58:00) Then Celia and I discuss the new Amazon Prime workplace horror satire, The Consultant.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/4e1ba679-4f0d-3afa-a494-a7ac8cb4a124Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:43:56 +0000Victor RodriguesE186: https://gmail.com Ellie has her first trip to the mall, her first kiss, her first bit from a fungal zombie, her first wound closing via needle and thread (presumably). FEDRA is doing a terrible job of training their recruits to kill these...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Ellie has her first trip to the mall, her first kiss, her first bit from a fungal zombie, her first wound closing via needle and thread (presumably). FEDRA is doing a terrible job of training their recruits to kill these zombies (go for the head).  The Consultant spoilers (58:00) Then Celia and I discuss the new Amazon Prime workplace horror satire, The Consultant.]]>4123yes916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/your-honor-season-2-episode-7-part-17-plmailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com All the dominoes are falling. It's the end of the world as he knows it... and Jimmy Baxter feels fine...better than fine. Charlie still hasn't revealed all of his secrets, I think. Fia needs a new home. Gina is always thinking about one thing... Gina. Big Mo has big problems... and few friends.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/110894fa-7ca1-3b72-a33b-c18370d8d8afFri, 24 Feb 2023 20:03:22 +0000Victor RodriguesE185: https://gmail.com All the dominoes are falling. It's the end of the world as he knows it... and Jimmy Baxter feels fine...better than fine. Charlie still hasn't revealed all of his secrets, I think. Fia needs a new home. Gina is always thinking...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com All the dominoes are falling. It's the end of the world as he knows it... and Jimmy Baxter feels fine...better than fine. Charlie still hasn't revealed all of his secrets, I think. Fia needs a new home. Gina is always thinking about one thing... Gina. Big Mo has big problems... and few friends.]]>3653yes915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/the-last-of-us-episode-6-kin-plus-ant-mamailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com After a brief and spoiler-free review of Quantumania and a some sci-fi romantic comedy recommendations I break down the latest episode, Kin, which is my favorite episode of the show, so far.  Things are pretty nice in Wyoming, if you don't mind the snow. Joel wants to be a sheep herding country singer. Ellie reads someone's diary and has lots of notes to the author. Tommy is going to be a daddy and doesn't want to turn into Joel.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/d9ff7fef-d054-3d2c-b927-b59e559ef677Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:50:58 +0000Victor RodriguesE184: https://gmail.com After a brief and spoiler-free review of Quantumania and a some sci-fi romantic comedy recommendations I break down the latest episode, Kin, which is my favorite episode of the show, so far.  Things are pretty nice in Wyoming,...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com After a brief and spoiler-free review of Quantumania and a some sci-fi romantic comedy recommendations I break down the latest episode, Kin, which is my favorite episode of the show, so far.  Things are pretty nice in Wyoming, if you don't mind the snow. Joel wants to be a sheep herding country singer. Ellie reads someone's diary and has lots of notes to the author. Tommy is going to be a daddy and doesn't want to turn into Joel.]]>4256yes914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/your-honor-season-2-episode-5-part-15mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com E181: Gina is an angry pastry chef. Olivia makes too many housecalls. Nancy finally makes her arrest. The Baxter children sweetly bond over murder fantasies. Gina is too close with her dad (and son). Jimmy makes wins back Gina. Michael wants to quit (again). Monique gets her music club but it may have put a target on her back. Little Mo exits... the hard way. ]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/78ffb4b1-21bb-3909-a0c9-182bbda7eef5Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:50:23 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com E181: Gina is an angry pastry chef. Olivia makes too many housecalls. Nancy finally makes her arrest. The Baxter children sweetly bond over murder fantasies. Gina is too close with her dad (and son). Jimmy makes wins back Gina....mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com E181: Gina is an angry pastry chef. Olivia makes too many housecalls. Nancy finally makes her arrest. The Baxter children sweetly bond over murder fantasies. Gina is too close with her dad (and son). Jimmy makes wins back Gina. Michael wants to quit (again). Monique gets her music club but it may have put a target on her back. Little Mo exits... the hard way. ]]>2645clean911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/the-last-of-us-episode-4-please-hold-my-mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Ellie's got JOKES! Joel drops some knowledge. Sometimes the long way around is shorter. Drawing superhero pictures of yourself may actually give you superpowers. Melanie Lynskey teases the Last of Us/Yellowjackets crossover that we NEED.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/df707154-1559-3a49-84d1-f5dc00110af2Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:26:18 +0000Victor RodriguesE180: https://gmail.com Ellie's got JOKES! Joel drops some knowledge. Sometimes the long way around is shorter. Drawing superhero pictures of yourself may actually give you superpowers. Melanie Lynskey teases the Last of Us/Yellowjackets crossover...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Ellie's got JOKES! Joel drops some knowledge. Sometimes the long way around is shorter. Drawing superhero pictures of yourself may actually give you superpowers. Melanie Lynskey teases the Last of Us/Yellowjackets crossover that we NEED.]]>2780yes910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/the-last-of-us-episode-3-long-long-timemailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com The story of Bill and Frank.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/d2ef7eb1-4424-3db5-a558-43f5a4aa954aTue, 31 Jan 2023 01:54:16 +0000Victor RodriguesE178: https://gmail.com The story of Bill and Frank.mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com The story of Bill and Frank.]]>1883yes98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/your-honor-season-2-episode-3-chapter-13mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Another strong episode. All our characters are thinking about their legacies. What impact do short term decisions have on long term outcomes?  Plus: Everyone needs to check out the hilarious and expertly constructed murder of the week series on Peacock, Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/da6cd25f-d95c-36da-8fd4-674969d3da34Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:24:39 +0000Victor RodriguesE177: https://gmail.com Another strong episode. All our characters are thinking about their legacies. What impact do short term decisions have on long term outcomes?  Plus: Everyone needs to check out the hilarious and expertly constructed murder of...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Another strong episode. All our characters are thinking about their legacies. What impact do short term decisions have on long term outcomes?  Plus: Everyone needs to check out the hilarious and expertly constructed murder of the week series on Peacock, Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne.]]>2218clean97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/the-last-of-us-episode-2-repost-infectedmailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com The episode has been reposted with additional commentary and a spoiler-free review of Sick on Peacock. (33:00) Another bleak and disturbing episode of this series although with impeccable production. But first, I discuss the loss of a series I was about to recommend and use that as a jumping off point to discuss what is happening with these streaming services.  In recommendations, The Legend of Vox Machina. A Guardians of the Galaxy-like spoof of fantasy shows that has humor and heart in equal measure (also reminiscent of GotG) available on Amazon Prime and just back for its second season. REPOST: (33:00)  ]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/505fa816-f791-3930-8f86-aabba1364018Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:40:26 +0000Victor RodriguesE176: https://gmail.com The episode has been reposted with additional commentary and a spoiler-free review of Sick on Peacock. (33:00) Another bleak and disturbing episode of this series although with impeccable production. But first, I discuss the...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com The episode has been reposted with additional commentary and a spoiler-free review of Sick on Peacock. (33:00) Another bleak and disturbing episode of this series although with impeccable production. But first, I discuss the loss of a series I was about to recommend and use that as a jumping off point to discuss what is happening with these streaming services.  In recommendations, The Legend of Vox Machina. A Guardians of the Galaxy-like spoof of fantasy shows that has humor and heart in equal measure (also reminiscent of GotG) available on Amazon Prime and just back for its second season. REPOST: (33:00)  ]]>3418yes96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/your-honor-season-2-premiere-part-11-plumailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Episode 173 Your Honor returns to Showtime with a solid second season premiere. Sona and I also discuss the new Yellowjackets teaser that premiered this week. Then I discuss the satirical thriller, The Menu, that has had a very successful early run on HBO after it's successful theatrical run. ]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/6bf849b7-bd08-3af6-8f7e-c5dde56bfc6fSat, 14 Jan 2023 20:49:14 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com Episode 173 Your Honor returns to Showtime with a solid second season premiere. Sona and I also discuss the new Yellowjackets teaser that premiered this week. Then I discuss the satirical thriller, The Menu, that has had a very...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Episode 173 Your Honor returns to Showtime with a solid second season premiere. Sona and I also discuss the new Yellowjackets teaser that premiered this week. Then I discuss the satirical thriller, The Menu, that has had a very successful early run on HBO after it's successful theatrical run. ]]>3962yes93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e171-your-honor-season-1-recap-plus-breaneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/290a2018-7918-3f67-a2b3-3c354265de15Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:17:25 +0000Victor RodriguesIn preparation for next week's premier of Your Honor's second season. Sona and I discuss the ups and downs of the first season.  Then, I have many revelations during my very first rewatch of the first season of Breaking Bad. Timestamps: Breaking Bad -...3758yes91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e168-the-white-lotus-season-2-final-thouneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/47eadbf8-ebb8-31fc-9963-79c366a92c6fThu, 15 Dec 2022 22:52:34 +0000Victor RodriguesSona and I have some additional thoughts on the finale and overall season of The White Lotus. Then we catch up on the two most recent episodes of Fleishman Is in Trouble. 5150yes815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e167-the-white-lotus-season-2-finale-epimailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Our instant reaction to this often thrilling and occasionally funny (but possibly disappointing) final episode to the season.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/f90fe0ba-5cf3-3707-809a-5fc6d5ed26b7Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:35:58 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com Our instant reaction to this often thrilling and occasionally funny (but possibly disappointing) final episode to the season.mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Our instant reaction to this often thrilling and occasionally funny (but possibly disappointing) final episode to the season.]]>2582yes814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e164-the-peripheral-season-1-finale-episneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/103e5240-a0b3-3dcb-82d4-718d64e384cfFri, 02 Dec 2022 17:27:59 +0000Victor RodriguesA disappointing wrap up to the show but it does leave all those tantalizing questions open for exploration, next season, and there does seem to be a very good chance at a second season... although there has not yet been any announcement.  Then Nick,...4667yes811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e163-the-white-lotus-season-2-episode-5-mailto:needsdomeintroduction@gmail.com For whom does the bell toll? Seems like a lot of possibilities, this week. All the plots escalate. This is a moody episode as we nearly completely abandon comedy for what seems more and more likely to be a tragedy. Then we discuss the brilliant third episode of the FX/Hulu production, Fleischman is in Trouble.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/707d3e19-6957-3df9-8a63-47688ecb6cc6Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:43:16 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com For whom does the bell toll? Seems like a lot of possibilities, this week. All the plots escalate. This is a moody episode as we nearly completely abandon comedy for what seems more and more likely to be a tragedy. Then we discuss...mailto:needsdomeintroduction@gmail.com For whom does the bell toll? Seems like a lot of possibilities, this week. All the plots escalate. This is a moody episode as we nearly completely abandon comedy for what seems more and more likely to be a tragedy. Then we discuss the brilliant third episode of the FX/Hulu production, Fleischman is in Trouble.]]>4483yes810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e162-the-peripheral-episode-7-the-doodadneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/e28c82f3-aa87-3eb6-97ce-19c032029584Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:49:32 +0000Victor RodriguesThe latest episode of the show does not give me high hope for the finale. But first I mention some incredible streaming deals for Black Friday. Andor wraps up with a strong season finale and Celia and I review lots of recent releases and briefly...5258yes89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e161-the-white-lotus-season-2-episode-4-needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/df0bd8a6-13b1-3ee8-8199-1093c4ee4bafMon, 21 Nov 2022 19:50:55 +0000Victor RodriguesA lot of middle, here, but we are still very curious as we begin our turn toward the endgame.  Then, we discuss our very positive reaction to the first 2 episodes of Fleishman Is in Trouble on Hulu.3667yes88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e159-the-white-lotus-season-2-episode-3-needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/cf7ed5fc-b131-33e5-abdd-bb9f8998185dMon, 14 Nov 2022 23:25:32 +0000Victor RodriguesOminous tides appear in the third episode of the season but for whom remains unclear. Everyone wants to be bad, this week, but only Cam really succeeds.  Then we discuss Olivia Wild's fascinating misfire, Don't Worry Darling, now available on HBO.5415yes86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e158-the-peripheral-episode-5-what-aboutmailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Maybe the best episode of the season, so far. Nonetheless, we keep adding new concepts without resolving existing questions. I'm hoping that doors begin to close, next week.   Then we discuss the Andor season up until this point, in preparation for the finale in two weeks.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/10d2c580-7276-3572-8809-fa257b375d95Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:48:05 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com Maybe the best episode of the season, so far. Nonetheless, we keep adding new concepts without resolving existing questions. I'm hoping that doors begin to close, next week.   Then we discuss the Andor season up until this point, in...mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Maybe the best episode of the season, so far. Nonetheless, we keep adding new concepts without resolving existing questions. I'm hoping that doors begin to close, next week.   Then we discuss the Andor season up until this point, in preparation for the finale in two weeks.]]>3346yes85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e157-the-white-lotus-season-2-episode-2-mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Another very entertaining episode, this week. Is Greg cheating or are we misreading all of this? Does Albie really have this little game? ]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/21aa4eac-23dd-38ca-962c-d0c1e4827567Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:52:56 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com Another very entertaining episode, this week. Is Greg cheating or are we misreading all of this? Does Albie really have this little game? mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Another very entertaining episode, this week. Is Greg cheating or are we misreading all of this? Does Albie really have this little game? ]]>3391yes84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e153-the-patient-finale-episode-10-the-cMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com It's been a bumpy ride but we made it to the end. We have some complicated feelings now that we have gotten this far. ]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/b35f92ca-03cb-3f6d-91ea-0e2b6aad1a7aWed, 26 Oct 2022 00:05:00 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com It's been a bumpy ride but we made it to the end. We have some complicated feelings now that we have gotten this far. Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com It's been a bumpy ride but we made it to the end. We have some complicated feelings now that we have gotten this far. ]]>3321yes720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e152-the-peripheral-episodes-1-and-2-pluMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Let the dance of the dragons begin... Plus we recap and review the first two episodes of Amazon Prime's new Sci Fi show, The Peripheral]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/a576cefa-0f57-3020-b13b-c9ee2c45fa9bMon, 24 Oct 2022 02:20:00 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com Let the dance of the dragons begin... Plus we recap and review the first two episodes of Amazon Prime's new Sci Fi show, The PeripheralMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Let the dance of the dragons begin... Plus we recap and review the first two episodes of Amazon Prime's new Sci Fi show, The Peripheral]]>4983yes720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e150-house-of-the-dragon-season-1-episodMailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com   Beware the beast beneath the boards.]]>needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/30120fa3-cf82-38ff-86cf-0a29cf13ff60Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:37:07 +0000Victor Rodrigueshttps://gmail.com   Beware the beast beneath the boards.Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com   Beware the beast beneath the boards.]]>3334yes718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e147-house-of-the-dragon-episode-8-the-lneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/0efd9421-603c-3a17-bdd6-b74fe5e93aa4Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:54:17 +0000Victor RodriguesAnother time jump may finally get us to our final cast configuration (maybe?). Although often unintentionally funny, the episode is thoroughly eventful. Beware maesters baring the milk of the poppy.3262yes715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e145-house-of-the-dragon-season-1-episodneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/c43bb41c-970d-3f20-9e2c-6b6574314fa3Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:14:04 +0000Victor RodriguesOne of the most gorgeous episodes of the show (and so full of ugly human interactions). We have a truly impressive dragon sequence. Let's hope the next time jump is not too jarring.3744yes713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e142-the-patient-episode-5-pastitsio-pluneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/812e7c3f-9666-3245-9f64-7d847716745cThu, 22 Sep 2022 14:15:41 +0000Victor RodriguesA much better episode of The Patient, this week. I have some hope that the show has some surprises to come.  Plus, Sona and I discuss the vacating of Adnan Syed's conviction.  (24:00) Finally, we discuss Do Revenge, a fun (but slight) teen revenge...3328yes710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e139-house-of-the-dragon-episode-4-king-needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/c5db19a6-d5d1-39ec-b471-425a60562291Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:34:03 +0000Victor RodriguesThe show tops itself again with an episode about the power of sex; as a tool, as a commodity and as a weapon. 2654yes77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e138-the-patient-episode-3-issues-plus-tneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/6e82bc8b-6422-38f6-8316-2b8fc35bfa8bFri, 09 Sep 2022 13:51:51 +0000Victor RodriguesSona and I discuss the third episode of The Patient on Hulu. We still cannot get our bearings on this show and we are not enjoying it, so far. The short run time which seemed like a positive, at first, seems to be a limitations, now, with these...2522yes76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e137-house-of-the-dragon-season-1-episodneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/dc1fdc84-e655-3554-871b-58b1e02f2012Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:43:27 +0000Victor RodriguesBest episode yet. 1701clean75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e135-house-of-the-dragon-episode-2-the-rneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/35aae724-bd55-38fd-89c4-b28511cfb8a6Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:37:00 +0000Victor RodriguesAnother strong episode (in my opinion). The show is finding its footing. Celia has a little less patience for it. I do agree that there is a few too many council meetings.3452yes73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e134-only-murders-in-the-building-seasonneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/971708c3-9706-399d-af3d-362a9cd464c0Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:29:57 +0000Victor RodriguesIf you just want to hear the Bodies Bodies Bodies review, jump to 23:00 emailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com We make it to the end of the season. I find this season less entertaining, overall, than the first. They needed to tighten up the mystery....2265yes72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e133-house-of-the-dragon-premiere-plus-fneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/6d8ad00e-3a37-38e1-9515-865649f9d883Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:04:11 +0000Victor RodriguesWe are happy to report that so far, the House of the Dragon gives us all the fan service we would hope for and some meaty new characters. Hopefully, the quality stays high. Plus, I finally get all my ideas of how easily the final season of Game of...2843yes71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e132-she-hulk-episode-1-plus-better-callneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/4bb818eb-9bec-3ad2-9347-335853f97b37Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:41:31 +0000Victor RodriguesFirst, Nick and I discuss the finale of Better Call Saul. I still have conflicted feelings and I can articulate them a bit after  few days of reflection. Then we add another song to our musical daisy chain before reviewing the first episode of She...4662yes644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e131-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-1needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/7c4a2b84-ebc7-3236-aa7e-916588145802Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:55:58 +0000Victor RodriguesIt comes down to this. Peter Gould writes and directs the series finale. We get a fitting end to Saul/Jimmy's saga.2595yes643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e130-black-bird-season-finale-plus-prey-needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/b445d049-d640-307f-a333-600c38193223Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:02:09 +0000Victor RodriguesBlack Bird delivers a solid season but with perhaps the weakest episode. It's still worth a watch. Then we add another link to our musical daisy chain before giving a brief positive review of Prey on Hulu and wrap up with a longer discussion of Bo...4092yes642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e127-the-gray-man-netflix-plus-black-birneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/a5ea5aac-0e99-3a54-89be-94a1b40ff9deFri, 29 Jul 2022 19:48:06 +0000Victor RodriguesTimestamps: The Gray Man (12:00) Nope (28:00) Black Bird (38:00) First, I have to announce the the imminent return of Bluey for a third season (a big event at my house). Then I discuss the Russo Brothers $200 million production, The Gray Man from...3179yes639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e126-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-1needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/3c7c9dac-d81b-345d-aa30-829b23766fb0Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:51:16 +0000Victor RodriguesGene Takovik episodes are not as exciting as Saul Goodman episodes (or Jimmy McGill episodes, for that matter) but maybe that is the point.  Plus, many digressions on the value (or lack thereof) of the delicious smelling Cinnabon. 2509yes638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e125-nope-review-and-spoilers-plus-the-oneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/272ba31a-f80c-3481-88e2-c4bd00212162Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:35:45 +0000Victor RodriguesA brief spoiler free Nope review followed by a full critique of the disastrous first season of The Old Man. Then we discuss the far more successful AppleTV+ series, Black Bird which hits its stride this week with a particularly strong episode.  Then,...4407yes637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e123-thor-love-and-thunder-the-boys-seasneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/c6bb6652-a2ba-377c-985e-4f07f57c3d7bSat, 16 Jul 2022 20:06:59 +0000Victor RodriguesTime Stamps: Better Call Saul: 6:00 The Boys: 19:00 Stranger Things: 23:00 Ms Marvel: 26:00 Thor Love and Thunder: 30:30 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: 39:30 The Old Man: 55:00 It's a free ranging conversation this week. We end up spoiling...5193yes635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e117-the-boys-season-3-episode-6-herogasneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/c835d18e-5349-36c6-bdf7-4feb82b9de3fFri, 24 Jun 2022 14:15:55 +0000Victor Rodriguesmailto:needssomeintroduction.com We get the initial superpowered fistfight between Homelander, Butcher and Soldier Boy... with a little assist from Hughie. Starlight takes to Instagram to expose the chaos that the supes and Vought actually create....3974yes629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e106-barry-season-3-episode-4-all-the-saneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/4dc69a92-ae33-3eb7-96d9-acd5b37be4b9Sat, 21 May 2022 04:10:14 +0000Victor RodriguesI have seen Alex Garland's latest movie... all of it. I think it is worth a recommendation to a very tiny percent of the population :).  Then we delve into the latest episode of Shining Girls. We are finally discovering something about this time...3025yes618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e105-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-6needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/1ceec583-d8e6-3121-9267-0f19797a240aTue, 17 May 2022 18:28:11 +0000Victor RodriguesWe approach the end... of the middle?4048yes617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e104-barry-season-3-episode-3-ben-mendelneedssomeintroduction.podbean.com/6bfcc990-b7da-3d72-b417-5df3d14cc761Sat, 14 May 2022 03:52:10 +0000Victor RodriguesA smorgasbord of content. Barry hits a home run this week. Shining Girls gets on base. Then we break down the finales of both Moon Knight (again) and Ozark (thankfully over). Plus we lavish more praise on this week's Better Call Saul. Barry - Season 3...5753yes616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e103-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-5needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/f8511a29-0640-34a4-b169-f75c9f27e2caTue, 10 May 2022 16:44:52 +0000Victor RodriguesSona and I discuss two very "middle" episodes which are definitely setting up the last two. I expect things will be getting kinda hectic, next week. Lalo is back... and he is up to something.3913clean615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e102-doctor-strange-review-barry-season-needssomeintroduction.podbean.com/edc4ff66-fda1-36c1-874f-41e73c3f130bSat, 07 May 2022 12:13:19 +0000Victor RodriguesDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Barry Season 3 - limonada (HBO) Shining Girls Episode 4 (AppleTV+) Outer Range (Amazon Prime)3396yes514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e99-barry-season-3-episode-1-forgiving-jc2288619-32b7-47ec-b761-bd65578bff30Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:45:00 +0000Victor RodriguesI have a conversation with my big sis and we talk Barry. Plus I recommend The Shining Girls on AppleTV+ along with Tokyo Vice, Slow Horses and We Own This City. There is just too much TV to watch. It looks like the downpour subsides a tiny bit in May....2584clean510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e98-moon-knight-episode-5-asylum708ab24d-ce5e-4b1d-a1af-dad1a43aa6dbWed, 27 Apr 2022 17:41:00 +0000Victor RodriguesA significant improvement to the general quality of the show. It gives me some home that there was a reason to tell this story in this particular way. I have much more hope for the finale, now. But I still worry that there is too little time left to...1689clean510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e93-severance-other-shows-like-severancee932e601-296a-4942-99f9-b5c64e400095Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000Victor RodriguesFirst, I have a long list of Severance related recommendations. Next, Sona and I discuss the morality of Better Call Saul and discuss Season 5 (and the show in totality) as we prepare for next week's 2 episode premier. --- Send in a voice message:...4234clean58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e92-severance-episode-9-the-we-we-are-ree7abc72b-1f3e-4f39-b27e-be10f5cf0a18Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:33:00 +0000Victor RodriguesSona and I aren't huge fans of this trend of ending shows on cliffhangers but it seems to be the current way of the industry. We did really enjoy the episode and have so many questions about what is to come.  Plus, I recommend the very entertaining...3732clean57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e91-moon-knight-episode-2-summon-the-sui09cd4ce5-fb73-4087-ae57-ed92eacf7a36Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:49:00 +0000Victor RodriguesEpisode 2 gives us exactly what we would expect after episode 1. I do wish they had moved the ball a bit further, in this episode, but next week looks to be the big shift in genre and tone that maybe we (I) have been waiting for. Plus I give a mini...4115clean56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e90-severance-episode-8-what-s-for-dinneef6eb65b-f6c8-49a2-b82f-afd4c9e22656Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:42:00 +0000Victor RodriguesWe get to see a bit of Irv in the outside world. Now we know why he has black under his nails. He likes Motorhead (wouldn't have guessed that). Helly and Mark kiss (!!). Is he cheating on his wife? Probably not, since he can't remember her anyway....3402clean56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e87-severance-episode-6-hide-and-seek-plSona likes it too. Less goats makes Sona happy (and me too, honestly). 
Plus I do briefly give opinions on Master (a failed but very ambitious and stylishly creepy drama with overt horror elements) and the hilariously straight faced psychodrama Deep Water that is worth recommending purely for the stupid fun of it. 
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>513775e3-b130-4a78-a001-778599b32ef2Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:16:47 +0000Victor RodriguesI love this week's episode. It appears that the wheels may be falling off this Severance project. But that remains to be seen. The 70's paranoid thriller vibe is stronger than ever. Perhaps the show will pivot completely into thriller territory.  Sona...Sona likes it too. Less goats makes Sona happy (and me too, honestly). 
Plus I do briefly give opinions on Master (a failed but very ambitious and stylishly creepy drama with overt horror elements) and the hilariously straight faced psychodrama Deep Water that is worth recommending purely for the stupid fun of it. 
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>3145yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e86-severance-episode-5-the-grim-barbariAlso, I saw the new After Yang movie on Showtime and it moved me for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. Sona is reluctant to take my recommendation.

Irving and Dylan confront Burt about his lies. Mark and Helly discover a strange new department.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>b76ba7ed-ea09-4c0d-a638-88a49c037203Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:49:09 +0000Victor RodriguesSona and I both have issues with some of the weirdest touches in this week's episode. I worry that it is getting quirky for its own sake. But overall this is another strong episode. We do hope that the mystery starts to resolve somewhat in the...Also, I saw the new After Yang movie on Showtime and it moved me for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. Sona is reluctant to take my recommendation.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>2737yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e85-the-batman-review-plus-pam-and-tommyThen I review the Batman, the script has tons of problems but I really love the style and design of this world. If you have watched the trailer (don't do that, by the way) you have already gotten a heaping serving of this dark style.
Lastly, I consider the bonkers franchise management of the DC universe (basically, no curation AT ALL) and somehow this chaos is working for them, financially.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>6b829788-dcde-4dda-abe6-c308c89f1368Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:16:01 +0000Victor RodriguesPam and Tommy has wrapped up. It isn't a total success but still worth watching and if you have been waiting to binge it, it will probably go down easy (as long as you are comfortable with lots on nudity in the early episodes).  Then I review the...Then I review the Batman, the script has tons of problems but I really love the style and design of this world. If you have watched the trailer (don't do that, by the way) you have already gotten a heaping serving of this dark style.
Lastly, I consider the bonkers franchise management of the DC universe (basically, no curation AT ALL) and somehow this chaos is working for them, financially.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>3061yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e84-severance-episode-4-the-you-you-are-Then Sona and I discuss last week's Severance episode before I break down the most recent episode.
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Maggie
An unexpected eyewitness emerges to help Detective Danner piece together the true story behind Xavier's demise.
Directed by
Christopher Miller
Writing Credits
Christopher Miller...(created by) Christopher Miller...(written by) Nicole Delaney...(executive story editor)
Cast (in credits order) 
Tiffany Haddish...Detective Danner
Sam Richardson...Aniq
Zoe Chao...Zoë
Ike Barinholtz...Brett
Ben Schwartz...Yasper
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>1159979b-3363-489e-8683-487609bb0c89Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Victor RodriguesThe AfterParty wraps up with it's finale, Maggie. It's a good wrap up and the show did play fair but it just feels like it was a missed opportunity for something more interesting and more funny. Plus I review both the new Jamie Dournan show from...Then Sona and I discuss last week's Severance episode before I break down the most recent episode.
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The Afterparty (AppleTV+)
Maggie
An unexpected eyewitness emerges to help Detective Danner piece together the true story behind Xavier's demise.
Directed by
Christopher Miller
Writing Credits
Christopher Miller...(created by) Christopher Miller...(written by) Nicole Delaney...(executive story editor)
Cast (in credits order) 
Tiffany Haddish...Detective Danner
Sam Richardson...Aniq
Zoe Chao...Zoë
Ike Barinholtz...Brett
Ben Schwartz...Yasper
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The You You Are


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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>3740yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e83-should-you-be-watching-euphoria-plusBut first, I think about the consequences of the Ukrainian invasion and what we can do to protect ourselves from the inevitable cyber attacks that will follow.
Resources:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/
CyberSecurity Basics:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/learn/cybersecurity-best-practices/#the-basics
CyberSecurity Primer for Business Owners:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/learn/technical-guides/#instructional-guides
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/763/the-other-mr-president
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-his-invasion-of-ukraine-sputters-putin-finds-himself-isolated-and-out-of-touch-11646000993

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Resources:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/
CyberSecurity Basics:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/learn/cybersecurity-best-practices/#the-basics
CyberSecurity Primer for Business Owners:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/learn/technical-guides/#instructional-guides
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/763/the-other-mr-president
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-his-invasion-of-ukraine-sputters-putin-finds-himself-isolated-and-out-of-touch-11646000993

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>2711cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e81-severance-episode-1-and-2-plus-the-aWe have seen the first two episodes of the AppleTV+ thriller, Severance. We are definitely intrigued. 
Plus we get into the new animated episode of The Afterparty.

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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>df0abfea-2922-4462-86da-8ec8d11f9537Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:06:25 +0000Victor RodriguesTarget is giving away AppleTV+!  We have seen the first two episodes of the AppleTV+ thriller, Severance. We are definitely intrigued.  Plus we get into the new animated episode of The Afterparty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...We have seen the first two episodes of the AppleTV+ thriller, Severance. We are definitely intrigued. 
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>b580546f-1549-4b28-abaa-1688f412feaeThu, 17 Feb 2022 19:40:23 +0000Victor RodriguesTwo series and a movie that all explore revenge and action with a dose of comedy (to varying degrees). The best of the bunch is the foreign film but they all have things to recommend them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>2168cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16445484/e78-pam-and-tommy-the-mainstreaming-of-pThere is plenty of food for thought, but the show still hasn't found its footing. We are willing to give it more time but the tone seems a little confused, so far. 
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message]]>8d8e7d4d-cd54-4952-b1ed-90669f469064Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:53:59 +0000Victor RodriguesAbout 25 years ago the Pam and Tommy sex tape started circulating on the internet. A new Hulu series explores this moment in time. Sona and I talk about prosthetic genitals, the mainstreaming of sex (and how the internet facilitated it) and how leaked...There is plenty of food for thought, but the show still hasn't found its footing. We are willing to give it more time but the tone seems a little confused, so far. 
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