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Binge Essentials
by David Rocha
Join David Rocha, Romeo Mora, and Alexia Brooks discussing a television show or franchise, helping you navigate your next binge.New episodes drop every first Thursday of the month. Reach out with questions or comments about Binge Essentials through our email: [email protected]
Episodes
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94. The Halloween film franchise with Eric Wann
Eric Wann joins Binge Essentials on a trip to Haddonfield to dive into the terrifying and complicated world of the Halloween film franchise. From John Carpenter’s groundbreaking 1978 original to decades of sequels, reboots, remakes, and alternate timelines, we’re looking back at the movies that...
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93. Star Trek Deep Space Nine with Wesley Riddle
Wesley Riddle returns for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! Often regarded as the "red-headed stepchild" of the franchise, DS9 received critical acclaim, reappraisal from Star Trek fans, and a positive entry point for new fans. Come aboard the Deep Space Nine to meet the many dynamic characters, races,...
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92. PEN15 with Alexia Brooks - Middle School Memories
Alexia invites David and Romeo to revisit middle school with the awkward, cringey, and surprisingly heartfelt world of PEN15. The unique coming-of-age comedy, where two adults hilariously (and painfully) relive the highs and lows of middle school alongside an actual cast of teenagers. Whether...
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91. Wet Hot American Summer - A Cult Classic Comedy
David, Romeo, and Alexia are heading back to Camp Firewood to dive into the absurd world of the Wet Hot American Summer franchise. From the original cult classic film to the Netflix prequel and sequel series, they’re breaking down what makes this comedy such a beloved favorite. Whether you’ve…
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90. The Magicians with Romeo Mora - Magic and Emotional Baggage
Romeo invites David and Alexia to Brakebills University to dive into Syfy’s The Magicians, the fantasy series that took everything we thought we knew about magic and turned it on its head. We’re breaking down the show’s unique blend of dark humor, complex characters, and surprisingly emotional...
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89. Baby Reindeer - Identity and Trauma
David, Romeo, and Alexia are heading to The Heart in London for Baby Reindeer! It's the Netflix hit series that blurs the line between dark comedy and psychological drama. Get ready to break down Donny’s complicated relationship with Martha, unpack the show’s portrayal of stalking and obsession,...
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88. American Vandal
David, Romeo, and Alexia are diving into American Vandal, the mockumentary that somehow turns a ridiculous prank into a genuinely gripping investigation. From the infamous “who drew the dicks?” mystery to the surprisingly deep second season, we break down how the show perfectly parodies true…
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87. Fleabag
David, Romeo, and Alexia are diving into the brilliantly chaotic world of Fleabag. From the razor-sharp humor to the painfully raw moments of grief, love, and self-sabotage, we unpack what makes Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s masterpiece so unforgettable. We talk about the genius of the fourth wall…
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86. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
David, Romeo, and Alexia dive headfirst into the romance, the wigs, the drama, and the emotional damage from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Together, they break down Charlotte and George’s whirlwind love story, unpack why their relationship hits so much harder than expected, and talk…
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85. The Staircase with David, Romeo, and Alexia
David, Romeo, and Alexia break down HBO’s The Staircase, the iconic true-crime docuseries that blurs the line between justice, storytelling, and obsession. From the mysterious evidence and shifting timelines to the ethics of documentary filmmaking, they explore how the series shapes our…
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Part Five: 5-1 - Top 25 Films of the 21st Century
In this 5-part special, David and Romeo share their favorite 25 films from the last 25 years. Enjoy the fifth and final part now counting down the top five! Contact: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @bingeessentials
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Part Four: 10-6 - Top 25 Films of the 21st Century
In this 5-part special, David and Romeo share their favorite 25 films from the last 25 years. Enjoy the fourth part now counting down 10-6. Contact: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @bingeessentials
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Part Three: 15-11 - Top 25 Films of the 21st Century
In this 5-part special, David and Romeo share their favorite 25 films from the last 25 years. Enjoy the third part now counting down 15-11. Contact: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @bingeessentials
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Part Two: 20-16 - Top 25 Films of the 21st Century
In this 5-part special, David and Romeo share their favorite 25 films from the last 25 years. Enjoy the second part now counting down 20-16. Contact: bingeessentials @gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @bingeessentials
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Part One: 25-21 - Top 25 Films of the 21st Century
In this 5-part special, David and Romeo share their favorite 25 films from the last 25 years. Enjoy the first part now counting down 25-21. Contact: bingeessentials @gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @bingeessentials
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84. Friday Night Lights with Jamie Faye-Yingst
Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can’t lose. David and Romeo travel with Jamie Faye-Yingst to Dillon, Texas to revisit the beloved television series Friday Night Lights. The series follows Coach Eric Taylor and his team of high school football players as they deal with the pressure of a town’s hope for a...
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83. The Fall of the House of Usher with Chis Dunne
Chris Dunne awakens from his long slumber to help David and Romeo cap off the spooky Halloween season. They return to the works of Mike Flanagan for the third time with The Fall of the House of Usher. Based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, the Netflix series provides plenty of memorable thrills…
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82. The Fear Street Trilogy with Alexia Brooks
Alexia Brooks travels with David and Romeo to Shadyside, the most cursed town in America. The Fear Street trilogy premiered over the course of three weeks during July 2021, providing three period piece slasher films treading both new and familiar ground. Listen now to learn why you should add…
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81. Courage the Cowardly Dog with Kaitlyn Rocha
David and Romeo are joined by Kaitlyn as they discuss the spooky cartoon, Courage the Cowardly Dog. The show depicts an anxiety ridden dog called Courage and his misadventures as he rescues the elderly couple that lives with him. Have a thought or question?...
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80. The Craft with Laura
Something wicked this way comes. David and Romeo are joined by Laura to discuss the 1996 cult classic the Craft and its sequel. The Craft follows a group of outcast teenagers who discover their ability to channel witchcraft and the consequences of its misuse. Have a thought or question?...
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79. Chernobyl with David and Romeo
"What is the cost of lies? It's not that we'll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all". David and Romeo revisit the moving 2019 HBO miniseries Chernobyl. In 1986, the Soviet Union endured one of the worst...
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September and October updates
David provides a quick update on the status of our September episode release and our October 2025 slate!
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78. Andor with David and Romeo
In a galaxy, far, far away, David and Romeo explore a complex spy network and the ever-growing influence of the Empire in Andor. Andor is a prequel series that explores early days of Cassian Andor from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Will you stand up to the Emperor’s tyranny or enlist to…
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77. Independence Day with David and Romeo
Happy Independence Day! David and Romeo revisit the 90's classic Independence Day and the 2016 sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence. They do not go quietly into the night dissecting every achievement and flaw across both films. Have a thought or question?...
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76. Fringe with Vera Itkin
Vera Itkin takes David and Romeo to a Harvard University basement to talk about Fringe. Airing for five seasons on Fox, Fringe garnered a strong fan base thanks to its great cast, plots, and mythology. No psychedelics were taken during this recording. Have a thought or question?...
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75. I Love Lucy with Wesley Riddle
Wesley Riddle is back for I Love Lucy! Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz teamed up with great writers and supporting actors to produce what's often considered the best comedy of all time. Wes reminisces with David Romeo about his favorite episodes, moments, and more. Have a thought or question?...
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74. Cruel Intentions films with Romeo Mora
Loyal listeners should have been expecting Fringe this month, but plans were forced to change. David digs deep into the archives to find an unreleased recording from years ago for Cruel Intentions. With a 90's cult classic that was followed by two direct-to-DVD sequels, Romeo slides over to the...
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73. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off with David and Romeo
David and Romeo take on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off! With the entire main cast from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World returning for this Netflix anime, David and Romeo are blown away by this new take on the Scott Pilgrim universe. Take a ride on the subspace highway with us and crank up the volume. Have a...
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72. The Falcoln and the Winter Soldier with David and Romeo
Captain America: Brave New World is coming on Valentine's Day. David and Romeo decided there was no better time than now than to discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. It is the second television series for the MCU, with returning favorites of Sam, Bucky, Zemo, Rhodey, and Sharon. We're also...
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71. Kill Bill with The Church of Tarantino's Reverend Scott K
David and Romeo enter their first voyage to the world of Quentin Tarantino with Kill Bill. Tarantino conceived Kill Bill as an homage to exploitation film and other low-budget cinema including martial arts films, samurai cinema, blaxploitation, and spaghetti westerns. Joining David and Romeo is…
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70. Dexter: New Blood with David and Romeo
Happy Holidays! David and Romeo are visiting and old friend that's been hiding in New York. His name is Jim Lindsay. You may know him as Dexter Morgan. We're back into the world of Dexter with the followup miniseries to the original, Dexter: New Blood. Set 10 years after the controversial events…
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69. Scandal with Alexia Brooks
David and Romeo visit Shondaland for the first time with Scandal. They are joined by first-time guest, Alexia Brooks! Considered one of the most exciting network dramas of the 2010's, Scandal provided layers of drama unseen on ABC and it's neighboring networks in decades. Listen now on how it's...
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68. The Twilight Zone with Jamie Yingst
Jamie Yingst returns for the original run of The Twilight Zone! Created by the legendary Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone captivated audiences with anthology episodes that could range from science fiction to fantasy and horror. This is the first anthology series ever covered by Binge Essentials. We...
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67. WandaVision with David and Romeo
With Agatha All Along around the corner, David and Romeo decided to revisit WandaVision. Becoming the first Marvel Studios television series for Disney+, WandaVision provided weekly excitement and top quality rarely seen from the rest of their catalog. Listen now to hear their favorite moments,...
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66. Clipped with David Rocha
David slides over to the guest seat for a discussion about FX's miniseries, Clipped. A Binge Essentials first, this is the newest series that's been covered on the show and a first time watch for David and Romeo. The series covers the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's recordings of...
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65. Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with Romeo Mora
Romeo slides over to the guest seat this week for the superhero space opera trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy. From breakout lead performances from Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista to boasting three killer soundtracks, James Gunn and his Disney/Marvel overlords managed to do the impossible by…
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64. Xena: Warrior Princess with Vera Itkin
Vera Itkin of Xena: Warrior Podcast joins David and Romeo for - you guessed it - Xena: Warrior Princess! One of the most iconic syndicated television series of all time, Vera's knowledge and passion for Xena runs deeper than Hades. Join us now on our legendary journey through Europe, Asia…
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Bonus: Pride Month Picks
Happy Pride Month! David and Romeo make a few recommendations to celebrate. Want to share your holiday favorite? [email protected]Click here to visit our Facebook Instagram: @bingeessentials David Rocha | Instagram: @davidrochabinge | Twitter: @davidrocharadio Romeo Mora |...
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63. Planet of the Apes Trilogy with David and Romeo
David and Romeo are together strong for the Planet of the Apes trilogy. Revisit the three films before stepping into the theater to see Disney-owned new installment of the franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Have these films aged well since their release? We explore each film for the...
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62. Midnight Mass with Tyler Nyquist
Tyler Nyquist returns for this month's episode featuring the Netflix hit, Midnight Mass. Mike Flanagan lays it all out on the table for this tense drama/thriller asking the big questions many have about religion. David, Romeo, and Tyler provide well-rounded perspectives on the subject, along with...
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61. The Leftovers with Jamie Yingst
Jamie Yingst joins David this episode to discuss The Leftovers! After the controversial ride that was Lost, Damon Lindelof joined forces with novelist and screenwriter Tom Perrotta to create the series. Their collaboration resulted in one of the most acclaimed dramas in television history, with...
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60. Avatar: The Last Airbender with Wesley Riddle
With Netflix's upcoming live-action adaptation just around the corner, Wesley Riddle joins David and Romeo to discuss the beloved Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender! Boasting great characters, action, comedy, themes, and world, Avatar: The Last Airbender garnered critical...
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59. X-Men: The Animated Series with David and Romeo
David and Romeo return to the 1990's animated world for the second month in a row with X-Men: The Animated Series. With memorable voice performances, costumes, and story arcs, the series became an instant classic with children and adults alike. How do we feel about the series all these years…
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58. Gargoyles with Romeo Mora
David and Romeo revisit a childhood favorite of theirs with Gargoyles! Airing during the height of animated programming in the 1990's, Gargoyles garnered a cult following for their world-building, complex characters, and so much more. Join us at the castle above the clouds, as we tackle topics...
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57. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film trilogy with David and Romeo
Cowabunga, dudes! David and Romeo travel to the sewers of New York City to discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film trilogy! Riding off the success of the animated series from the late 1980s, the live-action TMNT films range from highly successful to utterly embarrassing. Dust off your...
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56. Ju-On: Origins with David and Romeo
With the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA strikes continuing, David and Romeo continue their world tour. Their next stop is in Japan to visit a miniseries based on an immensely popular horror franchise, Ju-On: Origins. Airing during the height of the pandemic in 2020, Ju-On: Origins provided a new take on…
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55. Broadchurch with Jamie Yingst
Jamie Yingst invites David and Romeo overseas to a little English village called Broadchurch. Boasting a great cast, cinematography, score, and writing, Broadchurch quickly took the UK viewing audience by storm with its mysteries and twists. After airing on BBC America and becoming available on...
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A Binge Essentials Update
With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA on strike, David and Romeo have decided to pivot from the originally scheduled slate of episodes. Listen now to learn more. Have a thought or question? [email protected] Click here to visit our Facebook Instagram: @bingeessentials David Rocha | Instagram:...
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54. Malcolm in the Middle with David Rocha
Life is unfair. Or, at least, it seems that way from Malcolm's point of view. David slides over to the guest seat to discuss Malcolm in the Middle! The early 2000s Fox classic has left a much bigger impact on television that most people probably don't realize. Additionally, we have a family...
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53. The Snyderverse with David and Romeo
From the mind of Zack Snyder comes The Snyderverse. With five planned films that turned into three, The Snyderverse has been a hot topic for several years now. Some are ready to move on, others are rabid for more. This week, David and Romeo discuss Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join David Rocha, Romeo Mora, and Alexia Brooks discussing a television show or franchise, helping you navigate your next binge.New episodes drop every first Thursday of the month. Reach out with questions or comments about Binge Essentials through our email: [email protected]
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Join David Rocha, Romeo Mora, and Alexia Brooks discussing a television show or franchise, helping you navigate your next binge.New episodes drop every first Thursday of the month. Reach out with questions or comments about Binge Essentials through our email: [email protected]
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