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Better Call Saul by Film Schlubs

by Brian Davids

Film Schlubs is a TV/Film podcast hosted by Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian), Shayne Bowman (@hypergenesb) and Viktor Herrmann (@VintageViktor). Film Schlubs reviews and recaps the latest and greatest entries in TV/Film including "Better Call Saul." Additionally, founder/host, Brian Davids, regularly conducts in-depth interviews with TV/Film actors, showrunners, screenwriters, producers and directors. Subscribe to Film Schlubs via iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

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  1. Gordon Smith ('Better Call Saul' Co-Executive Producer)

    On this special episode, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul co-executive producer Gordon Smith. Gordon discusses the ambitious "Bagman," his directorial debut on "Namaste" and the fate of Kim Wexler. Please note that this is a spoiler conversation for Better Call Saul S5. Contact Brian...

  2. Alison Tatlock ("Better Call Saul" Writer/Producer)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul writer/producer Alison Tatlock. Alison discusses her time on Halt and Catch Fire as well as her experience throughout S4 of Better Call Saul. Please note that this is a spoiler conversation for Better Call Saul...

  3. Better Call Saul "Wiedersehen" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 409 entitled Wiedersehen (Writer: Genny Hutchison, Director: Vince Gilligan). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Recorded on 10/2/18. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film...

  4. Better Call Saul "Something Stupid" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 407 entitled Something Stupid (Writer: Alison Tatlock, Director: Deborah Chow). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian...

  5. Better Call Saul "Piñata" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 406 entitled Piñata (Writer: Genny Hutchison, Director: Andrew Stanton). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian Davids...

  6. Better Call Saul "Quite a Ride" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 405 entitled Quite a Ride (Writer: Ann Cherkis, Director: Michael Morris). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian Davids...

  7. Better Call Saul "Talk" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 404 entitled Talk (Writer: Heather Marion, Director: John Shiban). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian Davids…

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  8. Better Call Saul "Something Beautiful" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 403 entitled Something Beautiful with Shayne Bowman from HeisenbergChronicles.com. Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian...

  9. Michelle MacLaren (Better Call Saul "Breathe" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids discusses Better Call Saul's 402, Breathe, as well as Breaking Bad with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul legend Michelle MacLaren. Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian...

  10. Better Call Saul "Breathe" Discussion

    On this episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's 402 entitled Breathe (Writer: Tom Schnauz, Director: Michelle MacLaren). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Also, stay tuned as our interview with Michelle MacLaren regarding...

  11. Better Call Saul "Smoke" Discussion

    On the season premiere episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids and The Real Viktor-with-a-K break down Better Call Saul's Season 4 premiere entitled Smoke (Writer: Peter Gould • Director: Minkie Spiro). Please note that this is a spoiler conversation. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film...

  12. Michael Mando (Better Call Saul "Off Brand" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids discusses Better Call Saul's 306, Off Brand, as well as Ignacio "Nacho" Varga's character arc with Better Call Saul actor Michael Mando. This episode commemorates the Blu-ray release of Better Call Saul S3 as well as the 10th anniversary of...

  13. Vince Gilligan & Jenn Carroll (Better Call Saul "Witness" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids discusses Better Call Saul's 302, "Witness," with Better Call Saul co-creator/writer/director Vince Gilligan and associate producer Jenn Carroll. This bonus episode commemorates the Blu-ray and DVD release of Better Call Saul S3 as well as the...

  14. "The Leftovers" Thought of the Week ("G'Day Melbourne" Spoiler Discussion)

    On this week's The Leftovers Thought of the Week with Brian Davids, Brian discusses "G'Day Melbourne" and where he thinks the story is heading at this point. Find all of Brian's previous "Thoughts" via The Living Reminders. Please Note: This is a spoiler discussion involving The Leftovers as of...

  15. "The Leftovers" Thought of the Week ("Certified" Spoiler Discussion)

    On this week's The Leftovers Thought of the Week with Brian Davids, Brian discusses "Certified," and where he thinks the story is heading at this point. Find all of Brian's previous "Thoughts" via The Living Reminders. Please Note: This is a spoiler discussion involving The Leftovers as of S3E6....

  16. "The Leftovers" Thought of the Week ("It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World" Spoiler Discussion)

    On this week's The Leftovers Thought of the Week with Brian Davids, Brian discusses "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World," and where he thinks the story is heading at this point. Find all of Brian's previous "Thoughts" via The Living Reminders. Please Note: This is a spoiler discussion involving...

  17. Gennifer Hutchison #2 (Better Call Saul "Sunk Costs" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids discusses Better Call Saul's S3E3, "Sunk Costs," with Better Call Saul executive producer and writer Gennifer Hutchison. Please Note: This is a spoiler discussion involving both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on...

  18. Vince Gilligan & Jenn Carroll (Better Call Saul "Mabel" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids discusses Better Call Saul's S3 premiere, "Mabel," with Better Call Saul co-creator/writer/director Vince Gilligan and associate producer Jenn Carroll. Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's 3.01, "Mabel," begins at the 00:05:03 mark.…

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  19. TV Talk #37 - September 13 (Emmy Prediction Special)

    TV Talk #37 - Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman predict the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards (Who We Want to Win vs. Who Will Win). Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: [email protected] Support Film Schlubs To show your support, please rate/review Film Schlubs in iTunes.…

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  20. TV Talk #36 - August 18 (Mr. Robot S2 "Handshake" Discussion)

    TV Talk #36: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss Mr. Robot's 2.07 entitled "Handshake" as of Thursday, August 18th, 2016. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk Begins at 00:01:03) Mr. Robot Season Two, Episode 7: "eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme" Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs, Brian…

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  21. TV Talk #35 - July 14 (Mr. Robot S2 Premiere "Unmask" Discussion)

    TV Talk #35: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the S2 premiere of Mr. Robot as of Thursday, July 14th, 2016. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) Mr. Robot S2 Premiere "2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc & 2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc" Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email:...

  22. TV Talk #34 - June 28 (Game of Thrones "The Winds of Winter" Discussion)

    TV Talk #34: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Makin' The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers until 00:25:55) Shows/topics discussed: Preacher, Casual, Person of Interest, Veep, Silicon Valley, The Night Of, Ray Donovan, The...

  23. Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul's "Kim", Ep. 2.07 "Inflatable" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul actor Rhea Seehorn. Rhea discusses her background as well as her experiences on Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's 2.07, "Inflatable," begins at the 00:55:27 mark. Contact…

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  24. TV Talk #33 - June 1 (Game of Thrones "Blood of My Blood" Discussion)

    TV Talk #33: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Makin' The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers until 00:34:33) Shows/topics discussed: Bloodline, Peaky Blinders, The Americans, Banshee, Preacher, Penny Dreadful, The Flash, Arrow…

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  25. TV Talk #32 - May 11 (Game of Thrones "Oathbreaker" Discussion)

    TV Talk #32: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Makin' The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:33:11) Shows/topics discussed: Peaky Blinders, The Americans, Banshee, Veep, Silicon Valley, The Path, Penny Dreadful, The Last...

  26. TV Talk #30 - Apr. 27 (Game of Thrones "The Red Woman" Discussion)

    TV Talk #30: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss Game of Thrones' S6 premiere, "The Red Woman," as of Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2016. Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: [email protected] Support Film Schlubs To show your support, please...

  27. TV Talk #31 - May 4 (Game of Thrones "Home" Discussion)

    TV Talk #31: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Makin' The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:32:14) Shows/topics discussed: The Americans, Banshee, Veep, Silicon Valley, Penny Dreadful, Turn: Washington Spies, The Last...

  28. TV Talk #29 - Apr. 20 (Better Call Saul "Klick" Discussion)

    TV Talk #29: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, April 20th, 2016. Makin' The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:19:28) Shows/topics discussed: Banshee, The Last Panthers, The Americans, Fear The Walking Dead, Outlander, Girls, Hap and...

  29. TV Talk #28 - Apr. 13 (Better Call Saul "Nailed" Discussion)

    TV Talk #28: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 00:35:57) Shows/topics discussed: Catastrophe, The Girlfriend Experience, Fear The Walking Dead, Outlander, Animal Kingdom…

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  30. Peter Gould (Better Call Saul Co-Creator, Ep. 2.09 "Nailed" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould. Peter discusses his career-to-date including his experiences on Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's 2.09, "Nailed," begins at…

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  31. TV Talk #27 - Apr. 6 (Better Call Saul "Fifi" Discussion)

    TV Talk #27: Brian Davids, Shayne Bowman and special guest Viktor Herrmann discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers until 00:20:17) Shows/Topics Discussed: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, The Walking Dead,...

  32. Ann Cherkis (Better Call Saul Writer, Ep. 2.05 "Rebecca" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul writer and executive story editor Ann Cherkis. Ann discusses her career-to-date including her experiences writing for Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's 2.05,"Rebecca,"…

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  33. TV Talk #25 - Mar. 23 (Better Call Saul "Bali Ha'i" Discussion)

    TV Talk #25: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers Until 00:20:50) Shows/topics discussed: Daredevil, The Americans, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, The Walking Dead,...

  34. Michael Slovis (Better Call Saul Director, Ep. 2.06 "Bali Ha'i" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul Director and Breaking Bad Director of Photography Michael Slovis. Michael discusses his career-to-date including his experiences on Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of...

  35. TV Talk #24 - Mar. 16 (Better Call Saul "Rebecca" Discussion)

    TV Talk #24: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 00:27:50) Shows/topics discussed: House of Cards, Bosch, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, The Walking Dead,...

  36. Gordon Smith (Better Call Saul Writer, Ep. 2.04 "Gloves Off" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul's Gordon Smith, writer and story editor. Gordon discusses his career-to-date including his experiences on Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's 2.04,...

  37. TV Talk #23 - Mar. 9 (Better Call Saul "Gloves Off" Discussion)

    TV Talk #23: Brian Davids, Shayne Bowman and special guest Viktor-with-a-K discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:21:00) Shows/Topics Discussed: House of Cards, The People v. O.J. Simpson, The Walking Dead,...

  38. TV Talk #22 - Mar. 2 (Better Call Saul "Amarillo" Discussion)

    TV Talk #22: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:27:00) Shows/Topics Discussed: Fuller House, The People v. O.J. Simpson, The Walking Dead, 11.22.63, The Night Manager, Girls,...

  39. TV Talk #21 - Feb. 24 (Better Call Saul "Cobbler" Discussion)

    TV Talk #21: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Make sure to check out Brian's interview with Better Call Saul's Gennifer Hutchison as they discussed her career and latest episode, "Cobbler." Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no...

  40. Gennifer Hutchison (Better Call Saul Writer, Co-Executive Producer, Ep. 2.02, "Cobbler" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul's Gennifer Hutchison, writer and co-executive producer. Genny discusses her career-to-date including her time on Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better Call Saul's...

  41. TV Talk #20 - Feb. 18 (Better Call Saul, Guest: Viktor-with-a-K)

    TV Talk #20: Brian Davids, Shayne Bowman and special guest Viktor-with-a-K discuss the world of television as of Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 00:35:40) Shows/topics discussed: Vinyl, 11/22/63, Billions, American Crime Story: The People v. OJ...

  42. Jenn Carroll (Better Call Saul Associate Producer/Assistant to Vince Gilligan, Ep. 2.01, "Switch" Discussion)

    On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids sits down with Better Call Saul's Jenn Carroll, Associate Producer and Assistant to Vince Gilligan. Jenn discusses her career to date including her time on Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul. Please note: Spoiler discussion of Better…

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  43. TV Talk #19 - Feb. 10 (Billions, The People vs. O.J. Simpson, Better Call Saul)

    TV Talk #19: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers) Shows/topics discussed: The X-Files, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Colony, The 100, The Expanse, Baskets, Happy Valley,...

  44. 35: Hail, Caesar! (Christopher Nolan's Director of Photography, Soderbergh, DGA Awards)

    Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #35: This week, Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman review The Coen Brothers' Hail, Caesar!. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 3:08 TV/Film News Talk: 7:06 Trailer Talk: 20:02 What We Watched This Week: 23:55 Hail, Caesar! non-spoiler review: 31:23 Hail, Caesar! spoiler...

  45. TV Talk #18 - Feb. 3 (American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson, Better Call Saul, Billions)

    TV Talk #18: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 00:40:40) Shows/topics discussed: Horace and Pete, The X-Files, Grease Live, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Colony…

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  46. 34: 45 Years (SAG Awards, Sundance, Nine Lives)

    Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #34: This week, Brian Davids reviews Andrew Haigh's 45 Years. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 3:12 TV/Film News Talk: 6:16 Trailer Talk: 23:35 What We Watched This Week: 25:00 45 Years non-spoiler review: 26:46 45 Years spoiler review: 34:33 Contact Film Schlubs…

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  47. TV Talk #17 - Jan. 27 (Mad Dogs, The X-Files, Better Call Saul, Billions)

    TV Talk #17: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Thursday, Jan. 27, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk) Shows/topics discussed: The X-Files, Mad Dogs, Colony, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The 100, Baskets, Shameless, Outsiders, 24: Legacy…

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  48. TV Talk #16 - Jan. 21 (Better Call Saul, Billions)

    TV Talk #16: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 00:57:28) Shows/topics discussed: Mercy Street, Shameless, Arrow, The Flash, Winter TCA Roundup, Critics’ Choice winners, The Knick...

  49. 33: Brooklyn (Star Wars Ep. VIII Delay, Suicide Squad, Keanu, Mad Dogs, The Boy)

    Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #33: This week, Brian Davids and Matt Hurt review John Crowley's Brooklyn starring Saoirse Ronan. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 3:20 TV/Film News Talk: 9:19 Trailer Talk: 26:06 What We Watched This Week: 34:14 Brooklyn non-spoiler review: 44:39 Brooklyn spoiler...

  50. 32: Oscar Nominations 2016 (David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Young Han Solo, 10 Cloverfield Lane)

    Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #32: This week, Brian Davids and Matt Hurt discuss their reactions to the 2016 Oscar nominations as well as the weekend box office results; latest film news and trailers and what they watched this week. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 02:06 TV/Film News Talk: 10:30...

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Film Schlubs is a TV/Film podcast hosted by Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian), Shayne Bowman (@hypergenesb) and Viktor Herrmann (@VintageViktor). Film Schlubs reviews and recaps the latest and greatest entries in TV/Film including "Better Call Saul." Additionally, founder/host, Brian Davids, regularly conducts in-depth interviews with TV/Film actors, showrunners, screenwriters, producers and directors. Subscribe to Film Schlubs via iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

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