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Black Cap Recap
by Aaron Russo
Two normies diving into the meaning of media and culture.
Episodes
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Crest of "The Coming Wave"?
Our thoughts on the current state of dialogue around AI/super-intelligence. Two years ago we covered the book "The Coming Wave" - is the wave about to crest, still a ways off, or a mirage altogether?
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Black Mirror S1E2 "Fifteen Million Merits"
Our rewatch of Black Mirror continues with "Fifteen Million Merits," an episode that starkly reflects our current digital landscape.
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Black Mirror S1E1 "National Anthem"
We're returning to Black Mirror with an episode-by-episode (re)watch, starting with the controversial series premiere "National Anthem".
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"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die"
A cautionary dark comedy/action tale on our current AI inflection point, drawing inspiration from Black Mirror, The Matrix, and the Terminator franchise. This one probably flew under your radar, but we give it a full take.
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House of the Dragon - Season 3
We're back in Westeros for the Dance of the Dragons! The season starts with a 2-episode pay-off (and fall-out) of Season 2's lead-up. Some storylines were hit or miss for us, but overall this is a return to form for the show heading into the fourth and final season.
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The Odyssey
A belated analysis of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey".
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Toy Story 5
Our thoughts on Toy Story 5 and the franchise overall.
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DTF St. Louis
We dive into the subtext and themes of middle-age malaise, personal non-integration, male friendship, and the modern state of masculinity in this unconventional whodunit miniseries.
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5-Year Retrospective
Join us for a "yearbook" discussion as we celebrate five years of recording together!
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Project Hail Mary
Sean's wife Sarah joins for a special review of Project Hail Mary. Sean and Sarah are book fans, while Aaron had not read the book prior to seeing the movie. Our summary in brief: "Amaze, amaze, amaze"!
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 6
Our thoughts on the relatively quiet Season 1 finale and the show overall.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 5
The climax of the story and an expertly-executed flashback!
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episodes 3-4
The "inciting incident" and "rising action" phase of this Hero's Journey (Hero's Tourney?) with a tantalizing cliffhanger enhanced by the return of the GoT theme music with the beautiful Dunk and Egg theme layered in.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episodes 1-2
We dive into the new HBO Game of Thrones-universe show "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", covering the first two episodes.
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One Battle After Another
Here's our immediate take on my first watch of Aaron's top movie for 2025. Taught pacing, great tension, instantly iconic villain, and a very prescient political and cultural backdrop.
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Best (and Worst) of 2025
Our combined best and worst movies and shows of 2025, along with surprises, let-downs, honorable mentions, and a long "still need to watch" list.
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Pluribus S1E9 (Finale)
The finale episode of Pluribus season 1.
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Pluribus S1E6-8
We cover a lot of ground over episodes 6, 7, and 8 heading into the finale this week!
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Pluribus S1E5 "Got Milk"
Another nearly-solo performance from Rhea Seehorn in the first episode of the back-half of Season 1. As she learns more about the Joined, is it at the expense of her own personal growth in this situation?
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Pluribus S1E4 "Please, Carol"
Carol begins testing the Joined, seeking answers from Zosia but with unintended consequences. In our opinion, the best episode yet since the premiere!
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PLUR1BUS S1E1-2
"Join" us as we dig into the new Apple TV+ show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan.
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TRON: Legacy
The 2010 sequel/reboot - also ahead of its time?
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TRON (1982)
Sean's first viewing of TRON (1982) and Aaron's rewatch of the original and TRON: Legacy (2010) ahead of the release of TRON: Ares. We discuss how far ahead TRON was for it's time, but it's increasing relevance to today and the return of its now-vintage style.
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Alien: Earth - Part 2 (S1 E7-8)
Our thoughts on the final two episodes of Alien: Earth and the show overall.
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Alien: Earth - Part 1 (S1E1-6)
We cover the first six episodes of Alien: Earth (Hulu/FX), including the two-part premiere, flashback episode 5, and finale set-up episode 6 when it all starts coming together. Alien Earth brings classic franchise elements like practical creature effects, body horror, cosmic dread, hubris, and...
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"The Studio" (Apple TV) - Part 1
We start a review of Apple TV's "The Studio", but get on a classic rabbit train about AI. Part 2 coming later!
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SUCCESSION Season 4
The fourth and final season. Is this one of the best shows ever made?
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SUCCESSION Seasons 1-3
We digest Aaron's recent binge of HBO's "Succession" heading into his viewing of the rest of the final season.
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Murderbot S1E1-5
The Apple TV+ adaptation "Murderbot" is a springboard for our continued P(doom) discussion woven throughout our conversations any time AI comes up (which seems to happen a lot lately...). Mild spoilers for the first five episodes of Season 1.
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The Last of Us | Season 2
*Full Spoilers Ahead* With a big, bold swing early on, does Season 2 hold up to Season 1? We dive in, with Sean's take being familiar with the game story, and Aaron going in without any knowledge of the second game's twists and turns.
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 4 (E10-12)
"Don't be sad that it's over; be happy that it happened." So comes the (sort of) end of Andor, seamlessly transitioning directly into the opening moments of Rogue One after paying off everything ("EVERYTHING!") Luthen has built up since before season 1. We are joined once again by Justin Gray for…
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 3 (E7-9)
The weightest and most profound pair of episodes of the series ("Messenger" and "Who Are You?"), concluding with the most thrilling episode ("Welcome to the Rebellion"). Might this be peak Star Wars?
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 2 (E4-6)
Another crossover episode with Trench Run Report, we cover the Ghorman set piece and story arc, Cassian and Bix on Coruscant, and Saw unhinged.
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Star Wars: Andor | Season 2 Arc 1 (E1-3)
Note: This episode, and our discussion, contains adult themes and situations; parental discretion is advised. --- THE prestige Star Wars show is finally back for an epic second (and final) season! Our friend Justin "Boots" Gray joins us to discuss the first 3-episode arc which takes place one…
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Black Mirror S7 Part 2 (Episodes 2-6)
We cover the rest of Black Mirror Season 7, episodes 2-6: "Bete Noire", "Hotel Reverie", "Playthings", "Eulogy", and "USS Callister: Into Infinity".
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Black Mirror S7E1 "Common People"
'Black Mirror' returns with a trademark dark look at alternate near-future ramifications of streaming platforms, health care business models, and the gig economy.
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Severance S2E10 "Cold Harbor"
The epic Season 2 finale. Choreography and Merriment!
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Severance S2E9 "The After Hours"
Every set of characters advances toward the finale next week!
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Severance S2E8 "Sweet Vitriol"
A unique episode with a big revelation and further maneuvering heading into the final two episodes of Season 2!
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Severance S2E7 "Chikhai Bardo"
A masterpiece of storytelling! We learn more of what Lumon's been up to on the "Testing Floor" with Gemma, connections to MDR's work, and set the stakes for this season's final set of episodes.
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Severance S2E6 "Attila"
New revelations, discoveries, and awkward dinner parties. Note: We mistakenly refer to this as episode 7 at the beginning and end of this episode.
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Severance S2E5 "Trojan's Horse"
Fallout from the ORTBO, Milchick's no-good-very-bad day complete with Annual Performance Review, and the return of (Innie) Helly.
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Severance S2E4 "Woe's Hollow"
The most surreal episode yet! Major moves for the Innie's as the mysteries compound.
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Severance S2E3 "Who Is Alive?"
A stage-setting episode moving both Innies and Outies into position, introducing some new characters, the return of a mysterious stranger, and the start of Mark's re-integration.
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Severance S2E2 "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig"
Now we learn what the "outies" have been up to in the immediate aftermath of the Season 1 finale! We also discuss the fascinating new title sequence. "Please try to enjoy all episodes equally"
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Severance S2E1 "Hello, Ms. Cobel"
Season 2 is finally here! We break down our impressions of the premiere and theories for what's to come. What is Lumon up to?
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[Rerelease] "Severance" Season 1 (Episodes 8-9)
We are HYPED for Season 2 of "Severance" airing on January 17 after a LONG wait! Will our theories from the Season 1 finale in April 2022 pan out?
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2024 In Review
Our top picks of 2024 movies and shows, honorable mentions, 2025 hype, and hate-watches.
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Star Wars: Civil War?
Is Star Wars at its lowest point since the 90s? Is the new media ecosystem keeping Star Wars alive or tearing the fandom apart?
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