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Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 33: Maybe We’re All Robots

October 21, 2016 /

 

On this episode, Bryan and Taylor discuss the smoldering third season of “Halt and Catch Fire” (4:00), the funny, Phoebe-filled “Fleabag” (18:00), and their mixed reactions to the third episode of “Westworld” and its thirty thousand theories (27:35).

(Warning: Spoilers for “Halt” throughout the conversation, specifically in the 14th minute or so. Light spoiler for “Fleabag” at the 24:00-24:15 mark. Full discussion of “Westworld” herein as well.)

You can find all of our previous podcasts on our website, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com and on iTunes. Subscribe, rate, and review! We are also a proud member of the Establishing Shot Podcast Network.

As always, thanks to Levi Bradford for the theme song. You can find his music here.

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 32: Pooping in a Coffee Can

October 15, 2016 /

 

This week, it’s all HBO, all the time. Bryan and Taylor discuss the naturalism of “Insecure” (2:50), the dreadful and disappointing debut of “Divorce” (12:25), and the crazy conspiracy theories of “Westworld” (20:45).

Important Note: HBO is not, in any way, an initial investor, secondary investor or even light supporter in or of TheFauxworthyPodcast.com.

You can find all of our previous podcasts on our website, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com and on iTunes. Subscribe, rate, and review! We are also a proud member of the Establishing Shot Podcast Network.

As always, thanks to Levi Bradford for the theme song. You can find his music here.

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 31: Please Take Me Home

October 8, 2016 /

 

The Fauxworthy Podcast is back! Bryan Faux and Taylor Gaines are back after a summer apart and happier than ever to be reunited. On this week’s show, they discuss the shows of summer and fall that have stood out above the rest, including “Atlanta” (06:00), “The Good Place” (11:30), “Westworld” (18:30), “Halt and Catch Fire” (28:00) and “Quarry” (33:00).

You can find all of our previous podcasts on our website, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com and on iTunes. Subscribe, rate, and review! We are also a proud member of the Establishing Shot Podcast Network.

As always, thanks to Levi Bradford for the theme song. You can find his music here.

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 29: Murder, Knives, Taxis, and Summer TV

July 15, 2016 /

 

Taylor Gaines and Bryan Faux are here to discuss the battle for our summer TV attention. Is HBO’s “The Night Of” in prime position to dethrone “Mr. Robot”? Only time will tell. They discuss what makes “The Night Of” compelling, the fact that crime storytelling is stronger than ever, theories about the titular Night Of, and more.

Note: Apparently, “The Night Of” is based off some kind of British show or something…no matter.

Timeline:

01:00 “The Night Of” and the Battle for TV Supremacy [SLIGHT SPOILERS]

05:30 Crime Stories Going Strong

11:25 Did [redacted] Do It? [PLOT SPECIFICS]

You can find all of our previous podcasts on our website, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com and on iTunes. Subscribe, rate, and review! We are also a proud member of the Establishing Shot Podcast Network.

As always, thanks to Levi Bradford for the theme song. You can find his music here.

Original Recording Date: July 5, 2016

Fauxworthy Podcast Episode 28: Did Netflix Kill Culture?

July 11, 2016 /

 

Taylor Gaines and Bryan Faux are back to talk about Netflix and the cultural revolution it caused. They break down the ways it has damaged cultural conversation, discuss the new season of “Orange is the New Black,” and share their thoughts on the surprising “Veep” season finale.

Timeline:

01:00 Netflix and Cultural Conversation

15:00 “Orange is the New Black” Thoughts

17:05 The Landscape-Shifting “Veep” Finale (SPOILERS)

22:40 What to Watch

You can find all of our previous podcasts on our website, TheFauxworthyPodcast.com and on iTunes. Subscribe, rate, and review! We are also a proud member of the Establishing Shot Podcast Network.

As always, thanks to Levi Bradford for the theme song. You can find his music here.

Original Recording Date: July 2, 2016

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