Decoding TV

Decoding TV

Decoding TV

English Explicit
Episodes 354
Avg. Duration 1h 13m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (1,851)
Since Oct 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Episodic
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58%
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About This Podcast

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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Bonus Ep: Netflix's 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' Was Sorely Needed (feat. Christie Boschman and Alex Biron)

Jun 10, 2026 43m Bonus

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David chats with Christie Boschman (AKA @thatdocumentarygirl) and Alex Biron about the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict. How did we feel…

Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the Ending of 'Half Man' (feat. BJ Colangelo)

Jun 08, 2026 48m Bonus

Note: There won’t be a normal podcast episode this week. Instead, please enjoy this spoiler-filled breakdown of the Half Man ending. We’ll still do a Widow’s Bay bonus episode later in the week for…

Ep. 115 - Can Nicolas Cage Play a Convincing Spider-Man in 'Spider-Noir'? (Plus: The 'Euphoria' Series Finale Was a Disaster)

Jun 01, 2026 1h 40m

NOTE: We’re considering doing a weekly (re)watch of Dark Matter season 1 in the lead-up to the season 2 premiere at the end of August. Would you support this? If so, let us know at…

Bonus Ep: 'Widow's Bay' Eps. 6-7 Make for a Great Diptych

May 28, 2026 35m Bonus

Thanks for your suggestions to cover Widow’s Bay! While we didn’t cover this show from the beginning, we’ll try to release podcasts about the remaining episodes of the season.In this bonus Decoding…

Ep. 114 - Why 'The Buroughs' Feels Magical (Plus: The Stupid Decisions of 'Euphoria' S3E07)

May 26, 2026 1h 35m

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the Netflix series The Buroughs.What did we think of…

Bonus Ep: Did 'The Boys' Series Finale Make Up For Its Lackluster Final Season?

May 22, 2026 45m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the series finale of The Boys. Did this show end with a bang or a whimper? Did the finale blow everyone away? Or confirm…

Ep. 113 - Is Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' a Worthy Adaptation? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E06 Brings the Focus Back to Rue)

May 18, 2026 1h 23m

Netflix’s Lord of the Flies23:40 - TV NewsRonda Rousey destroys Gina CaranoConan O’Brien back for Oscars next yearStephen Colbert Sets Final WeekNFL responds to gripesHow The Pitt cast baby Jane…

Ep. 112 - Why Did 'The Bear' Surprise Drop "Gary"? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E05 Is a Sydney Sweeney Showcase)

May 12, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the surprise drop episode of The Bear (“Gary”)What do…

Ep. 111 - Is 'Widow's Bay' Worth a Visit? (Also: 'Euphoria' S3E04 Was Rough)

May 04, 2026 1h 24m

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria and the season premiere of Widow’s Bay.Can the FCC really…

Bonus Ep: 'The Boys' S5E05 Has One Excellent Subplot (And Another That Should've Been a Webisode)

May 03, 2026 23m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss their thoughts The Boys season 5 episode 5. This episode tells the story of one day from the perspective of multiple characters. Which…

Bonus Ep: Is 'Beef' Season 2 Worth a Second Helping?

Apr 29, 2026 49m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David is joined by Chris Klimek to discuss the second season of Lee Sung Jin’s Beef. Did this season of the show live up to its stellar first season? How did we…

Ep. 110 - 'Half Man' Is Excruciating to Watch. Is It Good? (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E03 and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Wedding)

Apr 27, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria.Is Half Man worth the painful experience of watching it? Is…

Bonus Ep: 'The Boys' S5E04 Was Pure Filler. Is That Bad?

Apr 24, 2026 26m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the fourth episode of The Boys season 5. This episode featured the gang getting into a fetchquest and learning about themselves along the…

Ep. 109 - 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Is a Delightful Family Dramedy (Plus: 'Euphoria' S3E02 Brings a Long Awaited Reunion)

Apr 20, 2026 1h 30m

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of Euphoria.What do we make of Noah Wyle’s comments about the ending…

Ep. 108 - 'The Pitt' Season 2 Ends with Fireworks (Plus: 'The Boys' Season 5 Predicts Reality Again)

Apr 17, 2026 1h 52m

David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt (feat. Sarah Marrs) and The Boys.Was it worth making a new Malcolm in the Middle reboot…

Bonus Ep: 'DTF St. Louis' Was Worth the Journey

Apr 15, 2026 33m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick discuss the season finale of DTF St. Louis. How did we feel about how this story unfolded? Were we satisfied by the ending? And what, ultimately,…

Bonus Ep: 'Euphoria' Season 3 Is Gonna Be Messy

Apr 13, 2026 44m Bonus

In this bonus Decoding TV episode, David and Patrick kick off their coverage of Euphoria season 3. What did we think of the season 3 premiere overall? Does Zendaya’s back hurt from carrying this…

Ep. 107 - 'The Boys' Season 5 Is Finally Playing for Keeps (PLUS: In 'The Pitt' S2E14, The Past Catches Up)

Apr 10, 2026 1h 26m

David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Also, they discuss The Boys and Patrick finishes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.What is…

Ep. 106 - 'Bait' Is a Funny, Fascinating Exploration of Representation (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E13 Sets Up an Explosive Finale)

Apr 03, 2026 1h 24m

David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt. Also, David discusses Bait and Patrick finishes Wonder Man.What do we make of Netflix’s…

Ep. 105 - 'Invincible' S4 Gets Off to a Great Start (Plus: Things in 'The Pitt' S2E12 Boil Over)

Mar 27, 2026 1h 29m

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 season premiere of Invincible. Then, Sarah Marrs joins us to discuss The…

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