Detect This!: A True Detective Podcast
by Film Geek Radio
Detect This! is Film Geek Radio's weekly podcast devoted exclusively to discussion of the HBO television series TRUE DETECTIVE. Join Andrew and Charlie (from Avenging Angels and The Briefing Room) as they go week-by-week through each episode of the series, looking for clues to determine whether or not it's a great show. Can A-list movie actors effectively make the leap to the small screen? What are some of the deeper themes the show is trying to explore? The only way to find out is to tune in and help us Detect This!
Episodes
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Episode #19: Omega Station
It's over. After eight episodes of angst, corruption, and lots of head-scratching, the second season of True Detective has come to an end. But did it go out on a high note? This week, Charlie and Andrew discuss the second season finale, "Omega Station." Does it do a good job of setting up an...
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Episode #18: Black Maps and Motel Rooms
In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the penultimate episode of the second season of True Detective, "Black Maps and Motel Rooms." It's the episode in which answers are finally given, and the puzzle pieces finally start to be put together in a major way. But is it enough to save the…
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Episode #17: Church in Ruins (w/ Gwen Reyes)
In this episode, Andrew and Charlie are joined by television critic and author Gwen Reyes to discuss the sixth episode of this season, "Church in Ruins." Did Pizzolatto go "too big" this season? Why do so many characters only exist to serve other characters? Is Frank an ethical guy, or just…
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Episode #16: Other Lives (w/ Todd VanDerWerff)
Special guest Todd VanDerWerff from Vox joins Andrew and Charlie on this episode to talk about the transition into the second half of the season. Among the topics discussed:Is this season's main problem a structural one? What are the consequences of last week's Vinci Massacre? How does True...
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Episode #15: Down Will Come
For the second time, True Detective has ended the fourth episode of its season with an incredible action sequence. If it happens a third time, it might be a trend. Andrew and Charlie break it all down. What makes Frank the weakest character on the show? What's up with Ray acting all nice and...
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Episode #14: Maybe Tomorrow
The third episode of this season, "Maybe Tomorrow," is a bit of a let-down after the previous one. Andrew and Charlie disagree on just how disappointing it is, though. Is Ray's fate a literal cop-out? What's going on with the mayor's family? Do the scenes with Paul clarify anything about his...
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Episode #13: Night Finds You
The second episode of True Detective might put naysayers to shame. "Night Finds You" is weird, quirky, and ends with one of the most memorable moments in the show's run. Before discussing the final scene, however, Charlie and Andrew go over some other important issues. Would this have been…
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Episode #12: The Western Book of the Dead
It's finally here! In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the season premiere of True Detective. The show seems to be tackling a new subgenre of crime thriller, with mixed results. How does focusing on city-wide corruption inherently impact the structure of the season? Are the actors good…
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Episode #11: The Detectives Return
After a year and a half between seasons, True Detective is returning this weekend, and so is Detect This! Join Andrew and Charlie once again as they dive into the mysteries of Season 2. In this episode, our dynamic duo review the format of the show and preview the second season of the hit HBO…
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Episode #10: Season 1 Wrap-Up With Mo Ryan
We hope you’ve all had fun Detecting This! Before Andrew and Charlie bow out until next season (or perhaps a summer podcast), they decided to record a special bonus episode to wrap-up the season. The fantastic Maureen "Mo" Ryan from The Huffington Post joins them for a conversation about what...
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Episode #9: Form And Void
This is the end, but it's not the end. There will be one more episode of Detect This! to wrap up the first season, but before then, Blair Marnell comes on to talk with Andrew about the Season 1 finale. Was prioritizing theme and character over plot a good choice this late in the mystery? Why…
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Episode #8: After You've Gone
The end is nigh! In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the problematic nature of "After You've Gone." Is this actually a bad episode of television, or just a weak episode of a great show? Cohle and Hart seem to have switched places, but have they really changed? Does the reveal at the end...
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Episode #7: Haunted Houses
In this episode, special guest Gwen Reyes joins Andrew and Charlie to discuss "Haunted Houses," the sixth episode of True Detective. This episode deals a lot with power dynamics and how people manipulate each other. What does Beth reveal about Hart's hypocrisy? Where does Cohle's investigation…
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Episode #6: The Secret Fate Of All Life
Things start to get really complicated in "The Secret Fate Of All Life," especially when it comes to figuring out the truth. Can Hart and Cohle be trusted in the present day? To what extent are the filmmakers and editors obligated to present an objective reality? Why is Hart's daughter acting so...
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Episode #5: Who Goes There
Detect This is finally back! In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss "Who Goes There" and that crazy final shot. How does the cinematography relate to the mood and themes of the show? What do we start to learn about Cohle's past? Will the disintegration of Hart's marriage make him a better…
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Episode #4: Bonus Feedback Episode
In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Charlie dive into some listener voicemails and emails to discuss True Detective so far. What is the show really trying to get at in its depiction of religion? How come people are connecting so personally with its bleak themes? How does this season seem…
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Episode #3: The Locked Room
In this episode, Andrew and Charlie turn their attention to True Detective's depiction of religion. Does the show sympathize with Cohle's absolute atheism? Is this unique for HBO, or television in general? What does Hart's confrontation with Lisa reveal about his attitudes towards women? What…
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Episode #2: Seeing Things
In the second episode of True Detective, we learn a few more intriguing details about Cohle and Hart, and Andrew and Charlie discuss how HBO's treatment of sex and nudity. What are the main differences between the two of them? How do they (and the show) treat women? What do the reveals about...
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Episode #1: The Long Bright Dark
In the first "real" episode of Detect This, Andrew and Charlie turn their detective skills on the premiere episode of True Detective. Is this a solid start to the show? What role does religion play in the themes and characterization we've seen so far? How do the different worldviews of Cohle and...
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Episode #0: Opening The Case File
Welcome to Detect This!, Film Geek Radio's new seasonal weekly podcast about the HBO series True Detective. Podcasting duo Andrew Johnson and Charlie Nash are back to discuss another series brimming with crime, secrets and probably an anti-hero or two. The show will be an anthology series, and…
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About this show
Detect This! is Film Geek Radio's weekly podcast devoted exclusively to discussion of the HBO television series TRUE DETECTIVE. Join Andrew and Charlie (from Avenging Angels and The Briefing Room) as they go week-by-week through each episode of the series, looking for clues to determine whether or not it's a great show. Can A-list movie actors effectively make the leap to the small screen? What are some of the deeper themes the show is trying to explore? The only way to find out is to tune in and help us Detect This!
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