The Episode One Podcast
by Christopher Rider and Steve Waldinger
Each episode Hosts Chris Rider and Steve Waldinger watch the Pilot, or Episode One of a different Television show, both new and old, then discuss it from the perspectives of a fan and of a writer. Then they unfairly judge the entire series based on the one episode.
Episodes
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207. The Paper, Plur1bus : Episodes One (NBC/Peacock, Apple TV)
The Sequel to the Office, the resumption of the Space Force Draft Countdown and our first apple TV Show! We talk about The Paper airing on NBC, the scenes that were cut and what worked. Then we go into Plur1bus, rejected titles for the show and where it's going next. All this plus far too much…
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206. Chad Powers, Marvel Zombies : Episodes One (Disney+/Hulu)
This week we get into the world of fake Ted Lasso, also known as Chad Powers. Well that's a little unfair, while they share some DNA, they are very different shows. One is about Football, one is about Football. We also talk a little Hawk Tuah and Banana Ball And up front we discuss Marvel…
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205. Alien Earth, King of the Hill, Eyes of Wakanda : Episodes One (FX/Hulu, Hulu, Disney+, Star)
Apologies for any audio issues, we recorded with a different headset and a different website. This month Steve and Chris are checking out 3 new shows which all live in Disney +... sort of. Well Hulu is merging into Disney Plus, but a lot of Hulu content is already on Disney +, and while America…
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204. Dexter Resurrection : Episode One (Paramount Plus)
Up front we start with some discussion of Paramount, the Late Show, Late night in general, Complying in advance and the facist state us americans are currently stuck in. Skip ahead to around 16:30 to get straight to the Dexter of it all. Dexter Resurrection! Once again we have a show where one of...
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203. Ironheart : Episode One (Disney +)
After a brief break, the Episode One Podcast is back! And yes, we're covering another Comic Book show. The last of the current phase of MCU shows, Ironheart, spinning off from 2022's Wakanda Forever... in 2025.. is a six part series, but as usual, we only watched the first episode. Does this show...
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202. Daredevil Born Again : Episode One (Disney +)
So close. So close to having a reboot of a show we've done on the podcast, be on the podcast. But we started the Pod in 2017 and Daredevil (Netflix) premiered in 2015 We are pretty close to it happening (Please Girlboss or Powerless) So Daredevil is Born Again, on Disney +. We've seen him back a...
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201. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Win or Lose : Episode One (Disney+)
We are back, and as promised we are bringing you Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! And yes we're a couple weeks late, but to make up for it we're discussing Win or Lose, the new, and controversial Disney + show from Pixar! Is it good despite the controversy? How does the no longer DCU Spider-Man...
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200. The 199th Episode Spectacular Part 2
After a post holiday and everything delay, Chris and Steve are back with part 2 of our review of every show we've seen! We take a look at episodes 101-198 We discuss what show we watched, whether it was a success or failure, and how much our podcast played a part in that show's success or…
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199. Chris and Steve talk about every episode Part 1
The road to 199 is over. 199 is here, and in just 2 hours and 30 minutes, Chris and Steve discuss Every Episode of their podcast, up to epsiode 100. We discuss what show we watched, whether it was a success or failure, and how much our podcast played a part in that show's success or failure.…
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198. Invincible Fight Girl : Episode One (Toonami, Adult Swim, HBO Max)
Welcome back, apologies for the short delay between episodes. things have been... weird in the US. Chris and Steve spend a bit of time decompressing, talking about shows they almost covered but didn't. Including Mr McMahon and Doctor Odyssey. Before we finally get to a new Cartoon on Adult Swim....
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197. Penguin, Agatha All Along, High Potential : Episodes One (HBO/Max, Disney+, ABC/Hulu
Are three shows too much for one episode? Not when two are long awaited comic book shows and the third has a tie to one of them! This week Chris and Steve take a look at The Penguin a spin off series from 2022's The Batman film The sequel to 2021's Wanda Vision: Agatha All Along And a new...
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196. Terminator Zero, Rick and Morty Anime : Episodes One (Netflix, Adult Swim)
We've promised a few all anime episodes, I think we finally delivered. We've been graced by two drastically different Anime adaptations of American products. Each a little controversial, mostly for being more of an anime style american series than an anime done for a foreign audience and then...
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195. Kite Man: Hell Yeah : Episode One (HBO Max)
We are so back. We did not just fall out of a coconut tree. But Maybe Chuck Brown, aka Kite Man did? The Spinoff to the great R Rated cartoon series (Batman says FUCK!) Harley Quinn is here. And did someone say Noonan's? Chris gushes about the Garth Ennis Hit Man, Steve provides all the context...
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194. The Acolyte, Clipped : Episodes One (Disney +, FX on Hulu on Disney +)
Has it really been nearly a year since the last Star Wars show? It doesn't feel like it's been that long, yet it also feels like forever. Has it really been TEN years since the Donald Sterling scandal? And the Clippers still haven't won anything since? Hard to tell what's more cursed, The…
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193. Fallout : Episode One (Amazon Prime)
We are firmly in Chris territory today, as it's a video game adaptation. Although we do learn Steve has played a Fallout game before, he's not sure which one, but he has! How does Fallout on Amazon Prime fare for a longtime (since 97) fan and for someone pretty much brand new to the franchise?…
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192. Xmen '97, Three Body Problem : Episodes One (Disney +, Netflix)
This week Steve and Chris have a special guest, Cindy Moon (https://www.instagram.com/cindymoon007) She's here to talk about X-men 97 Netflix's The Three Body Problem. We spend a little time getting to Know Cindy, and then a brief digression into Moonfall (F* the Moon! F* the Moon!) Then we get...
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191. Avatar The Last Airbender : Episode One (Netflix)
Steve and Chris watch Avatar, no not that one, no not that one, no definitely not that year... Yeah the new one, the live action one on netflix. After one hit (One Piece) and one miss (Cowboy Bebop) how is Netflix's latest foray into the world of live action anime? Overall, not bad. Before all...
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190. Echo, Ted : Episodes One (Disney+,Hulu, Star;Peacock)
The MCU is back... the seth MCfarlane cinematic Universe! Wait, oh yeah Echo is part of the other MCU. After a long layoff, Ted is back. And this time he's on the Goldbergs? Not exactly, but we talk about the similarities. Also, Steve never watched either Ted film. We also dive into Echo, which...
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189. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Such Brave Girls: Episode One (Netflix, Hulu/BBC 3)
After a lot of bad timing that led to a month long layoff. Chris and Steve are back. In lieu of a Christmas episode, we're giving ourselves a present and watch Scott Pilgrim Takes Off! And to be a little more timely, the new to America, Such Brave Girls. Hear some stories about the original Scott...
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188. Gen V, Frasier, It's the 188th Episode Spectacular! : Episodes One (Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus)
Gen V, Frasier, how could you imagine a better 188th spectacular? We spend about the first 45 minute son Gen V, how it relates to Pretty Little Liars, and whether it succeeds enough to get Steve to pay for Prime. Then we do a quick check-in on Frasier, where in we discuss Kelsey Grammar's career...
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187. Krapopolis : Episode One (Fox/Hulu)
We've got a short (for us) episode tonight. The twice renewed Krapopolis has finally aired. Was it worth the wait (and the hype?) We probably ended up talking a bit more about the history and scheduling of the show than the show itself. But it was a unique show and a unique story. Let us know…
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186. One Piece : Episode One (Netflix Live Action)
Apologies for the poor audio quality. Chris didn't realize the worng microphone was selected. He sounds like he's on a boat with Luffy. We finally review one of the One shows, after a missed opportunity in 2020, we have a second chance at One Piece. We marvel at the history of the Manga and…
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185. Ahsoka : Episode One (Disney +)
Finally, Star Wars on the episode one podcast. Again. But this time, we feature a character directly tied to Star Wars Episode One. Ahsoka is technically Qui-Gon's Great Grand Padawan. (it makes sense if you're weird) Is the Star Wars universe reaching MCU's level of over saturation? Or is this…
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184. My Adventures with Superman : Episode One (Cartoon Network/Adult Swim; Max)
So wait, whose adventures? Chris's Steve's? Lois? Jimmy Olsen's? Mxyzptlk? It's a new Animated series airing on Adult Swim and Streaming on Max (which we will never get used to saying) It's got an Anime vibe, and it's really fun, enjoy it with us!
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183. Secret Invasion : Episode One (Disney +)
Skrulls? we don't got no stinking Skrulls? Or do we? Steve may have been replaced by a Skrull? Who else is a Skrull? What exactly is happening in Moscow? And di MArvel pull off making the MCU version of a storyline better than the comic one... again? All this, plus we enter the Urkelverse, on the...
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182. Fubar : Episode One (Netflix)
Special thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club https://schwarzenegger.ck.page/19c6c79315 Not a sponsor, but we got to see an early Fan Screening and Red Carpet experience via 1iota due to Arnold's Pump Club. This week we watched episode one of Arnold's first TV Show, Fubar! As Chief Action...
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181. The Clearing, Muppets Mayhem : Episodes One (Hulu/Disney + Star, Disney +)
Two very different shows, with one commonality, Chris and Steve were each very afraid! but guess who was afraid of which? at 6:25 we dive into the newest True Crime show on Hulu/Disney + star. The Clearing is a true crime story about the Australian cult "The Family" And it is pretty creepy. Then…
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180. Fatal Attraction : Episode One (Paramount Plus)
Solidarity with WGA. As writers ourselves we hope for both a quick, but effective resolution to the Writer's Strike. This week we are checking out the remake, of the 80s film, on Paramount Plus. Fatal Attraction. Can Pacey live up to Michael Douglas? Will steve and Chris fall in love with Lizzy...
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179. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Am I Being Unreasonable : Episodes One (Paramount Plus, Hulu)
Join Steve and Chris to discuss what may be the deepest digging a reboot/prequel/sequel series has ever done. A prequel to the 1978 movie Grease! And you know what, it kind of works. But Steve is afraid of the music. The music Jerry!. Steve also watched the brand new (to the US) Hulu Show Am I...
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178. Gotham Knights : Episode One (CW)
The Arrowverse is dead. Arrow has ended. The Flash is ending, Stargirl is Gone. Batwoman? Lois and Clark's future is unknown. But Gotham Knights is here to avenge, well someone's death (Batman's). While not directly based off the recent video game it shares a lot. Chris and Steve talk about the...
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177. History of the World Part 2, The 177th Episode Spectacular! - Episode One (Hulu, Disney + Star)
Hello and welcome to Episode 177! That's a lot of episodes. Like every 11th episode, we take a look back at shows we've done recently and ask the question, did they merit more than just the first episode? But first we chat about the Mel Brooks special, History of the World Part II It's a show...
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176. Animal Control, Not Dead Yet : Episodes One (Fox, ABC)
Is the network sitcom back? Well at the very least it's declared death was premature! This week Steve and Chris chekc out Animal Control, the new Joel McHale workplace comedy, and Not Dead Yet, Gina Rodriguez's new show. Both had some surprises in store for our hosts. First, we found out Mr Mayor...
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175. Extraordinary : Episode One (Hulu/ Disney + Star)
Welcome back to this week in superhero shows. But this time we have something very different! A new British comedy where the Incredibles proves true: "If everyone's special, nobody is" A world in which everyone gets superpowers at 18, and the trials and travails of one young woman who's powers...
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174. Night Court (2023) and That 90's Show : Episodes One (NBC/Peacock, Netflix)
Reboot season never ends. This week we've got two hot off the press January Reboots. First off we talk about the NBC reboot of Night Court. We also take a look back to the 80s and watch episode one of the classic night court. We also discuss, should Abby Stone's name have been Abby Nighter, so we...
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173. The Clauses (Disney Plus) and the Best Episode Ones of 2022
This year, something a little different for the holidays. First we go back to November and discuss this year's Christmas Show, The Clauses on Disney Plus. Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and did the Elves eat Mrs Claus? And then we look back at the 29 episode one we covered in 2022, and discuss…
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172. Fleishman is in Trouble : Episode One (FX on Hulu)
Fleishman is in Trouble? who you gonna call? Chris and Steve apparently. Based on a recent high profile novel, it's another fantastic Hulu miniseries, with a fantastic cast. And with stakes this high, Chris and Steve watched Two Episodes! Does the extra context change their review? Can Fleishman...
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171. Blockbuster : Episode One (Netflix) Plus a Ten Year Old Reviews Star Wars Episode One
This week we have a returning special guest. Chris's ten year old son, Troy! He watched Star Wars Episode One : The Phantom Menace, so we break from our tradition of not actually talking about Star Wars Episode One, to discuss Star Wars Episode One. Then We talk more about movies, and the show…
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170. Interview With The Vampire, Vampire Academy : Episodes One (AMC, Peacock)
It's October, and that means one thing! Vampires! We got the interviews, we got the academy, we may have forgotten to let the right one in... First we, briefly, discuss the Peacock reboot of the illfated Movie Adaptation of the YA Novel series, Vampire Academy... It's ok, but we don't discuss it...
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169. Quantum Leap, Andor : Episodes One (NBC/Peacock, Disney +)
Last week we talked fake reboot, this week we dive into a sequel/reboot and a prequel! Quantum leap is a reboot of the classic 1980s show that also serves as a sequel show. Steve and Chris dive in with our limited knowledge of the original and discuss the format, the tropes and whether it's got…
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168. Reboot : Episode One (Hulu)
No, we're sorry they are not rebooting Star Wars: Episode One the Phantom Menace. But they are rebooting yours, mine and everyone's favorite sitcom, Step Right Up! Wait, I'm being told that wasn't a real sitcom? I don't care, I'm here for it, Staring Rachel Bloom, Keegan Michael-Key, Judy Greer,...
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167. Tell Me Lies : Episode One (Hulu)
We have Screeners! Thank you Hulu for giving us access to Tell Me Lies so we can bring it to the audience on release day! We've done a few shoes, many of them Hulu in this vein. Based off a book (Little Fire Everywhere, Nine Perfect Strangers) Toxic Relationship (Cruel Summer), Horny (Normal...
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Wedding Season (Hulu) The 166th Episode Spectacular!
A couple firsts in this episode. First a show Steve hasn't watched, and second a british show that is exclusive to Hulu and Star+ Can Chris convince Steve to watch Wedding Season, without giving away the episode 1 twist? Then Steve and Chris review the last year of Episode ones, going back to…
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165. She Hulk: Attorney at Law : Episode One (Disney +)
Another month, another Marvel show. But this one is a bit of a fresh take, as it's the first proper comedy! The boys (not not those boys) dig in and take a look at what worked (the lawyering surprisingly) What didn't (besides the CGI). and discuss how this fits into the current "meta" of Marvel…
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164. Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin : Episode One (HBO Max)
Don't call it a come back. The 3rd PLL spinoff is here, and we have our resident PLL Expert Steve ready to go. Brought to us by the depraved mind of Roberto Aguire-Sacasa, this is a dark horror type take on the Teen drama. Is it Dark than Riverdale and Sabrina? Can it live up to the original.…
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163. Boo Bitch, Everything's Trash, Maggie : Episodes One (Netflix, Freeform/Hulu, Hulu)
Today we have a 3 for 1. 3 shows featuring strong female leads. We start off talking about the Lana Condor led Boo Bitch on Netflix, a miniseries with a strong premise. Then we discuss the Phoebe Robinson vehicle, based off her book, Everything's Trash. Then we close with A show originally...
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162. Ms Marvel : Episode One (Disney +)
Welcome, to the Disney + Podcast... Well not exactly, but can you blame us when they're pumping out hit after hit? This week another comic book show (our specialty) as we take on Ms Marvel. To summarize our take, Chris's wife, who hates shows about teenagers, loved this pilot! We also have some...
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161. Obi-Wan Kenobi : Episode One (Disney +)
Not even Covid could stop us... though it could delay us, from fulfilling our destiny and reviewing a show starring the hero of Star Wars Episode One... this podcast's namesake if you believe Steve. So, how is the much-awaited show? Can it hold up to things, and did this show inadvertently create...
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160. Shoresy : Episode One (Hulu/Crave)
"So what is Shoresy?" "well it's" "Huh?" "Well it's a spin off of Letterkenny" You'll get it once you watch it. Perhaps the most Canadian show we've ever done (It's as canadian as Normal People was Irish). Join us as we recap the pilot (having never watched letterkenny) and sort of fall in love...
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159. The Pentaverate : Episode One (Netflix)
Mike Myers is back! Mike Myers? Hard to believe he hasn't done comedy basically in 14 years, but he is back, with a Netflix Show. Chris and Steve try to dissect, is it funny? does it work? is it for us, or just for Mike Myers? One of the most interesting shows we've done on the Episode One…
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158. Moon Knight : Episode One (Disney +)
What's real? Is Obi-Wan real? Is this podcast? Is Steve? Moon Knight is here, perhaps the biggest leap the Marvel Cinematic universe has taken thus far... or at least in terms of TV Shows. How does the show stack up to previous Marvel shows with more established characters? How does the Star…
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About this show
Each episode Hosts Chris Rider and Steve Waldinger watch the Pilot, or Episode One of a different Television show, both new and old, then discuss it from the perspectives of a fan and of a writer. Then they unfairly judge the entire series based on the one episode.
Hosted by
Christopher Rider and Steve Waldinger