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American Gods
by Shat on Entertainment
Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the Shat on TV team works with the audience to explain old gods and new through interactive episodes and well-researched insights.
Episodes
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Ep. 39: American Gods - 310 - Tears of The Wrath-Bearing Tree
You want a major death? A plot twist? Revelations? Drama? Naked Ricky Whittle? The American Gods Season 3 finale had it all. In this edition of Shat on TV, Gene and Ash cover the symbolism of the World Tree, the tragedy of Shadow Moon's aspirations, the evolution of Laura Moon's character, and...
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Ep. 38: American Gods - 309 - The Lake Effect
Two massive storylines came to an end in Season 3, Episode 9: "The Lake Effect." Laura took her shot at Mr. Wednesday, and Shadow Moon took his shot at solving the disappearances in Lakeside. Did we see a new romance emerging? Did we see another romance end? Why was Czernobog so pivotal, and why...
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Ep. 37: American Gods - 308 - The Rapture of Burning
If "American Gods" didn't just deliver us its best episode, it certainly delivered its most complete. Odin and Tyr gave us action. Salim and the people of the Grand Peacock Inn gave us love and wonder. Technical Boy earned a few chuckles. Liam Doyle brought a new mystery, and Laura Moon (of all...
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Ep. 36: American Gods - 307 - Fire and Ice
In seven episodes, "American Gods" Season 3 has set the table for an exciting chess match between Tyr and Mr. Wednesday. "Fire and Ice" revealed the true hand behind recent events, broke Shadow Moon's sexual tension, struck a bargain between Mr. World and Laura Moon, and killed off Marilyn…
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Ep. 35: American Gods - 306- Conscience of The King
In American Gods' thirstiest episode to date, we get a good look at Mr. Wednesday's softer side and explore what's up with Technical Boy. "Conscience of The King" raised a few mysteries we try to crack: What is Artifact One? Who is Demeter's daughter? Why is Shadow Moon painting shirtless?...
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Ep. 34: American Gods - 305 - Sister Rising
It's an all-Gene episode as disaster strikes the Shat on TV crew! This solo podcast covers Season 3, Episode 5 of American Gods: "Sister Rising." Gene Lyons covers Technical Boy's original story, the Mechanical Turk, and Mr. Wednesday's newest grift. Ash calls in to talk Bilquis and the...
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Ep. 33: American Gods - 304 - The Unseen
An "American Gods" episode that made Gene emotional? Season 3, Episode 4 was the perfect mid-season addition to the series, giving Shadow more power, Laura more motivation, and viewers a powerful history lesson on slavery in America. In this edition, Ash shares her werewolf theory and explains…
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Ep. 32: American Gods - 303 - Ashes and Demons
Ash joins the podcast to cover Season 3, Episode 3: "Ashes and Demons." In this Deep Dive, Shat on TV explores the history of Demeter, the newest "American Gods" goddess, and how she fits into the overall picture of a very Greek season. The search for Alison McGovern continues, triggering a...
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Ep. 31: American Gods - 302 - Serious Moonlight
"American Gods" continued a strong third season with "Serious Moonlight," telling us more about Cordelia, Alison, Hinzelmann, thunderbirds, and Lakeside. Episode 2 added mystery and further humanized a growing list of characters while reintroducing gods and storylines from seasons past. Why is…
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Ep. 30: American Gods - 301 - A Winter's Tale
After a lengthy off-season, "American Gods" roared back to life with an impressive season premiere. Stronger dialogue, rich scenery, and camera discipline pulled us into the world as Shadow found his way through Wisconsin and Mr. World found a new face. In this Deep Dive, we explore American…
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Ep. 29: American Gods - 300 - Season 3 Preview
The long wait is over! After a pandemic and behind-the-scenes battles delayed production, "American Gods" returns for Season 3 on January 10. The King Bee and Gene Lyons are back with a look at what's happened since Season 2, who's coming back, and multiple ways to pronounce "Chic Eglee." The…
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Ep.28: American Gods - 208 - Moon Shadow
American Gods' season two ended with "Moon Shadow," not what we typically expect from a season finale. There wasn't much resolution, heart-pounding action, or massive reveals. And we were left with more questions than answers: Is Mad Sweeney really dead? Why did Wednesday flee? How does the World...
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Ep.27: American Gods - 207 - The Treasure of The Sun
Welp, we finally found a character we really liked, and Season 2 Episode 7 took him away. Will "American Gods" be able to fill the gap left by Sunday's shocking death? And will Odin ever be able to retrieve Gungnir? The King Bee has the answers. Gene Lyons maps out the complex storytelling behind...
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Ep.26: American Gods - 206 - Donar The Great
"American Gods" really strutted its stuff with Episode 6 of Season 2, going burlesque for the most entertaining installment of the series to date. Find out what set "Donar The Great" apart and get the history on American Gods' newest character, Columbia. The King Bee deep dives into the myriad...
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Ep.25: American Gods - 205 - The Ways of The Dead
"The Ways of The Dead" —episode 5 of American Gods' second season— tackled racism in America, showed us just how graphic STARZ is willing to get, and finally gave us the Laura Moon and Mad Sweeney sex scene we never knew we wanted. Along the way, we were dragged through barrage of historical and...
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Ep.24: American Gods - 204 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
"The Greatest Story Ever Told" —episode 4 of American Gods' second season— was so different from previous episodes that we thought we'd tuned into the wrong show. The tone was different. The cast was different. And then we realized we might be witnessing the birth of a god for the first time....
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Ep.23: American Gods - 203 - Munnin
"Munnin" —episode 3 of American Gods' second season— showed us Mr. Wednesday really is pulling the strings behind many of our favorite characters. It also showed us a different side of Ricky Whittle when Shadow Moon loosened up for juuuust a second. New Media finally arrived on the scene and…
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Ep.22: American Gods - 202 - The Beguiling Man
It's just a bit of fun! Magic is in the air as we record our loosest American Gods podcast yet. Gene gets the giggles. The King Bee gets WAY geeky about comic books, and listener Kenny P calls in with a choice voicemail. After the end credits, stay tuned for The King Bee's tale of Odin's...
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Ep.21: American Gods - 201 - House on The Rock
"American Gods" returned with its second season, and we're pleasantly surprised! "House on The Rock" gave us a more coherent presentation, a more likable Laura Moon, and a spectacular look at its namesake roadside attraction. Pablo Schreiber, Ian McShane, Orlando Jones, and Emily Browning all are...
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Ep.20: American Gods - Season 2 Preview
Missed Season 1 of "American Gods"? Curious about Season 2? Just need a refresher? The King Bee and Gene Lyons recap all eight episodes of the first season in short order as the world prepares for Starz' release of "American Gods" Season 2. Learn which stars are coming back to the show, which are...
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Shat the Movies Podcast - Top Gun (1986)
Hungry for more Shat on TV? Here's an audio hors d'oeuvres you might enjoy. Straight from our Shat The Movies podcast, join Gene, Rog and Big D for an encore presentation of "Top Gun." Subscribe to Shat The Movies to hear a new '80s or '90s movie shat session each week. Subscribe & Social Media -...
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Game of Thrones Podcast
Game of Thrones' Season 7 premiere united our favorite characters and brought some lesser-knowns to the spotlight. We got one last chance to hate Walder Frey, one fresh chance to cringe at Ed Sheeran, and we learned to cheer for Euron Greyjoy (and his two good hands). Listen to this quick-take...
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Ep.19: American Gods - Season 1 Recap
In this American Gods Season 1 Recap Episode, Rog & Gene review each of the main characters' story arcs while predicting where their narratives may take them in Season 2. The shatty duo also unlocks the Confessional Booth one last time to answer the most negative listener feedback from iTunes &...
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Ep.18: American Gods -108 - Confessional
Bilquis, Bilquis, Bilquis and a dash of ODIIIIIIIIIN! This week's American Gods viewer mail, covering Episode 8: "Come to Jesus," features a bombshell theory about Shadow Moon's mother, insights on how sacrifices empower gods, thoughts on the season finale and even a letter from someone who quit...
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Ep.17: American Gods - 108 - Come to Jesus
You wanted a positive podcast? You got a positive podcast! American Gods' Season One finale, "Come To Jesus," gave us more of what we love about the show and answered a slew of questions. In this episode, we cover Bilquis' history, the strengths and weaknesses of different gods, Mr. Wednesday's...
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Ep.16: American Gods - 107 - Confessional
Listeners correct Gene and uncover the burning motif of American Gods Episode 7: A Prayer For Mad Sweeney. Roger returns to defend Emily Browning's honor, and the boys discuss how Hollywood loves a big head on a tiny body. Read and respond to ALL the listener emails by clicking here. Check out...
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Ep.15: American Gods - 107 - A Prayer For Mad Sweeney
"American Gods" tried something different with Episode 7: A Prayer For Mad Sweeney. The Starz show stuck close to the Neil Gaiman novel, and it hugged a single narrative for the full hour. Discover what this episode revealed about the American Gods universe, why Emily Browning got so much screen...
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Ep.14: American Gods - 106 - Confessional
The gloves are off, and the F-bombs are dropping after American Gods Episode 6: A Murder of Gods, with listeners clashing on the political vision of the show. Are these lightning-rod scenes giving us a better understanding of American Gods' message, or do they reflect an immature philosophy?…
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Ep.13: American Gods - 106 - A Murder of Gods
American Gods turns political with Episode 6: A Murder of Gods. Explore the symbolism of the border-crossing scene and the introduction of Vulcan, VA. What did Mr. Wednesday say to Shadow during his roadside surgery, and why did Laura Moon and Salim take Mad Sweeney to Indiana instead of…
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Ep.12: American Gods - 105 - Confessional
Hear viewer theories on the tree that ravaged the police station, Mr. World's endgame, Mr. Wednesday's master plan and what the hell the Nunyunnini scene was all about. It's all in this week's edition of American Gods: Confessional. Also, Rog gets super political, and Gene reveals his religious...
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Ep.11: American Gods - 105 - Lemon Scented You
Notice anything different about American Gods: Episode 5? We did. "Lemon Scented You" was the first American Gods episode not written by showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green. Instead, viewers got a taste of David Graziano's take on Neil Gaiman's universe. And it was a winner. What was the...
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Ep.10: American Gods - 104 - Confessional
If you're a fan of Laura Moon and American Gods Episode 4: Git Gone, you're not alone. This week's viewer mail reveals an audience delighted with Emily Browning's performance and American Gods going off-book. Of course, there are some critics disgusted with Browning's performance. And we round…
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Ep.09: American Gods - 104 - Git Gone
After three weeks of sticking closely to the Neil Gaiman novel, Starz' American Gods breaks free with Episode 4: Git Gone. Was Laura Moon's shocking backstory the birth of a new kind of female TV character or just cheap gags and poor acting? Leave a Review -...
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Ep.08: American Gods - 103 - Confessional
This week's American Gods viewer mail gets hella deep with some of our most thoughtful letters yet. We cover the unifying meaning behind Episode 3: Head Full of Snow, unravel some confusing narrative, and chip away at blank-slate Shadow Moon's true identity. American Gods podcast listener Drew...
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Ep.07: American Gods - 103 - Head Full of Snow
Another American Gods episode, another brace, and racy scene. Episode 3: Head Full of Snow brought us one of the most graphic gay scenes ever televised, but it was much more than that. We finally saw Ricky Whittle really shine as an actor. We saw, in the Anubis scene, how the gods interact with...
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Ep.06: American Gods - 102 - Confessional
This week's American Gods fan mail focuses on the symbolism behind the gods, opinions on the Neil Gaiman book and the horrific nature of male anatomy. Long-time listener Jez Bell chimes in with some Easter eggs we all missed, and "Westworld Theorycast" host W. Axel Foley laments American Gods'...
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Ep.05: American Gods - 102 - The Secret of Spoons
American Gods Episode 2: "The Secret of Spoons" divided a growing audience and sparked debate over Orlando Jones' depiction of old god Anansi. And then there was Robbie's dick pic and the Space Boner. This week's topics also include Gillian Anderson's portrayal of Media, Bilquis breaking the…
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Ep.04: American Gods - 101 - Confessional
In the first batch of "American Gods" listener mail, we uncover hidden Easter eggs, debate Bilquis' true nature, dig deeper into symbolism and discuss Neil Gaiman's obsession with hangings. Look for more listener mail every week on American Gods Confessional and write us some of your own at...
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Ep.03: American Gods - 101 - The Bone Orchard
"American Gods" Episode 1 showered us in blood, dazzled us with Ian McShane and provided the first on-screen depiction of a man swallowed whole by a vagina (Big D thought it was sexy). What more do you want? Someone, to help make sense of it all? We got you, Boo. The action gripped us. The...
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Ep.02: American Gods Character Breakdown
"American Gods" hits a home run with Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday, but how does the rest of the cast stack up? In this series preview, we discuss big names like Crispin Glover, Kristin Chenoweth, Corbin Bernsen, Orlando Jones and Gillian Anderson. More importantly, we focus on the lesser-known...
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Ep.01: American Gods Podcast Introduction
Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the Shat on TV team works with the audience to explain old gods and new through interactive episodes and well-researched insights.
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Converting Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" from novel to TV show is no easy feat. With complex symbolism and a massive cast including Ian McShane and Crispin Glover, things will get hairy. That's why the American Gods podcast is here! Following on the heels of their hit "Westworld" podcast, the Shat...
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