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Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast

by Nerds and Beyond

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Welcome, Prodigies! We are a group of staff from Nerds and Beyond and we all have one thing in common: our love for Prodigal Son! We loved rewatching all of season 1, so we decided to take it up a notch. This is Call For Backup, your new Prodigal Son podcast. We will discuss brand new episodes of season 2, including our theories, favorite moments, and more! Make sure to check us out every Friday for new episodes! Make sure to follow us @Call4BackupPod and @nerdsnandbeyond for all of our podcast updates!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 16: Season 2 Episode 13

    Well Prodigies, it's the end of the road...for now. This week we are breaking down the events of the season 2 finale of Prodigal Son. Brianna and Kenedi join us as we once again debate whether Ainsley can be redeemed as Kailey attempts to moderate, we praise the actors and crew responsible for…

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  2. Episode 15: Season 2 Episode 12

    Prodigies, the end is almost upon us, and we are not okay. On this episode of Call For Backup, Brianna and Kenedi join us as we discuss Catherine Zeta Jones' undisputed MVP status, the Brightwell kiss of a lifetime, and that cliffhanger of an ending. We also discuss our theories for the season 2...

  3. Prodigal Son Fan Emergency Meeting

    In an emergency edition of Call for Backup, we discuss the news that Prodigal Son won’t be returning for a season 3. We discuss the fan campaign to save the show, potential homes for the series, and what we love about Prodigal Son. A special note to our listeners: we have loved discussing this…

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  4. Episode 14: Season 2 Episode 11

    Don't clear out the junk in your trunks just yet, Prodigies. On this episode of Call For Backup, we discuss the show's perfectly selected music choices, U.S. Marshal Ruiz kicking butt and taking names, Friar Pete and his origin story, that small yet significant Brightwell moment, Capshaw with...

  5. Episode 13: Season 2 Episode 10

    The ES-CAH-PAY is upon us, Prodigies. On this episode of Call For Backup, we discuss our Brightwell excitement as Malcolm *finally* admits to his feelings for Dani and almost tells her how he feels, but unfortunately he just HAD to answer his phone. We also discuss Capshaw's heartbreak over...

  6. Episode 12: Season 2 Episode 9

    Sit back, relax, and cruise along with us as we discuss ALL the ships that transpired in episode 9 of Prodigal Son (seriously there were so many). We talk about it all, from Edrisa getting some action with her handsome online buddy Blaze, Brightwell and Gilica setting sail once more, and the…

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  7. Episode 11: Season 2 Episode 8

    Welcome back from hiatus, Prodigies! We missed discussing new material and were so excited in fact, that we may have had difficulty staying on topic (but can you blame us?). This episode we discuss Simon Hoxley's theatrical introduction, his interactions with the team and the Whitly's, Ainsley...

  8. Episode 10: You Sent Them In, We Discussed Them: Fan Theories For Season 2 of 'Prodigal Son'

    In this special hiatus episode, we discussed fans theories sent in by YOU! We also discussed a few theories from some of our staff at Nerds and Beyond, and let's just say.. they didn't disappoint. We don't want to give anything away, but there may be more plausible theories than others. We will…

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  9. Episode 9: Prodigal May Take a Break, but We Don't: Our Theories for the Rest of Season 2

    On this hiatus episode, we dive into some of our favorite, perhaps, wild theories we've discussed for this season already, and what's to come for the second half of season 2. Will our favorite ships (Gilica and Brightwell) sail? Will Ainsley kill again, and what about that Jessica book deal? We...

  10. Episode 8: Season 2 Episode 7

    Buckle up, Prodigies! This week's episode entitled, "Face Value" has everyone coming face to face with some hard truths. We discuss Dr. Capshaw and Dr. Whitly's unique encounter, Jessica's sister Birdie bringing a whole new meaning to family drama, and Simon Hoxley's introduction to the show may...

  11. Episode 7: Why 'Prodigal Son' Needs a Season 3

    In this special hiatus episode, we plead our case as to why we believe Prodigal Son deserves a season 3. From the characters, actors/actresses, production, and those pesky but exciting cliffhangers, Prodigal Son is the show that fans need. Make sure to catch up on season 2 by watching on Hulu or...

  12. Episode 6: Season 2 Episode 6

    Fall down the rabbit hole with us on this week’s episode of “Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast.” In this episode, we discuss Malcolm’s latest adventure in Season 2, Episode 6 when he dreams a little dream of a life that could’ve been and solves a crime – all while unconscious at the bottom…

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  13. Episode 5: Season 2 Episode 5

    Be on your best behavior, Prodigies. Join us for season 2 episode 5 of Prodigal Son as we explore dolls, debutantes, and disaster. We finally get a sneak peek at Ainsley's childhood, but will we see more than we bargained for? How about THAT promo for next week's episode? We discuss it all on…

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  14. Episode 4: Season 2 Episode 4

    We are jumping (or depending on who you ask, falling) to conclusions in episode 4 of Call For Backup, where we discuss everything from the Martin/Edrisa team up of our dreams to Malcolm meeting the business end of a taser, not to mention how we learned that Martin uses Destiny's Child to prep for…

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  15. Episode 3: Season 2 Episode 3

    We’re taking a trip down memory lane in this week’s edition of “Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast”. In this episode, we discuss what went down in Season 2, Episode 3 “Alma Mater,” including babies, breakouts, and boarding school - oh my! Follow us @Call4BackupPod for all of our podcast...

  16. Episode 2: Season 2 Episode 2

    THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU to listen to this week’s episode of “Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast”. In this episode, we discuss what went down in Season 2, Episode 2 “Speak of the Devil”, including sinking ships, prison breaks, theories for what comes next, and comparisons to some of…

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  17. Episode 1: Season 2 Premiere

    Welcome to our first official episode of "Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast!" This week we "whipped" into action to discuss the season 2 premiere of Prodigal Son. We give a quick refresher of the episode, discuss our favorite moments (those one-liners!), and our final thoughts and theories...

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    Welcome, Prodigies! We are a group of staff from Nerds and Beyond and we all have one thing in common: our love for Prodigal Son! We loved rewatching all of season 1, so we decided to take it up a notch. This is Call For Backup, your new Prodigal Son podcast. We will discuss brand new episodes of...

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Welcome, Prodigies! We are a group of staff from Nerds and Beyond and we all have one thing in common: our love for Prodigal Son! We loved rewatching all of season 1, so we decided to take it up a notch. This is Call For Backup, your new Prodigal Son podcast. We will discuss brand new episodes of season 2, including our theories, favorite moments, and more! Make sure to check us out every Friday for new episodes! Make sure to follow us @Call4BackupPod and @nerdsnandbeyond for all of our podcast updates!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast have?

Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast has 18 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 21, 2021.

What is Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast about?

Welcome, Prodigies! We are a group of staff from Nerds and Beyond and we all have one thing in common: our love for Prodigal Son! We loved rewatching all of season 1, so we decided to take it up a notch. This is Call For Backup, your new Prodigal Son podcast. We will discuss brand new episodes of...

How often does Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast release new episodes?

Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 18 episodes since January 2021.

Who hosts Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast?

Call For Backup: A Prodigal Son Podcast is created and hosted by Nerds and Beyond.
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