S3E3 / Talking The Strain: “The First Born” Review [podcast]

 
It’s time for another recap show!!!
 
TALKING THE STRAIN is back – Jesus of ThisFunktional.com and I will review season 3 episode 3 “The First Born.”
 
SYNOPSIS: The Occido Lumen is gone. Stolen. Setrakian and Fet race to recover it. Gus and Angel try to hide a secret houseguest while avoiding a police sweep, and Quinlan’s thirst for vengeance is revealed. 
 
Talking The Strain
 
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The Strain
 
 

Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
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S3E2 / Talking The Strain “Bad White” Review [podcast]

 
 
It’s time for another recap show!!!
 
TALKING THE STRAIN is back – Jesus of ThisFunktional.com and I will review season 3 episode 2 “Bad White.”
 
SYNOPSIS: The Master’s offer to return Zack plagues Eph as he considers taking the deal. Dutch reunites with an old group of friends but begins to question if her safety is better with them or with Fet, Eph and Setrakian. Palmer strives for answers to Setrakian’s secret strigoi blood treatments and discovers he may have a way to acquire it.
 

 
Talking The Strain
You can find us on iTunes, just search: TALKING THE STRAIN.
 
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Thanks for listening and sharing!
 
The Strain
 
 
 
Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
http://iwatchmike.com
 
Podcaster on AudioBoom.com/Channel/iWatchMike
 
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Guest host on TheVRO.com
 
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Fear the Walking Dead – Season 2 | Episodes 8-11 REVIEW

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Hey everyone! I apologize for being late in posting our podcast reviews for Fear the Walking Dead, but a full-time work AND school schedule will do that to ya! I’m on track now and will be posting our recaps each week though!

Mike, Jesus, Brancey and I got together for some interesting discussions on the latest episodes, so check them out below (and don’t forget to watch tonight’s episode on AMC at 9/8c!

Season 2 | Episode 8 – “Grotesque”

SYNOPSIS: Nick’s steadfeast search for answers leads him into a deadly dog-eat-dog landscape. A dark piece of his past is uncovered.

 

Season 2 | Episode 9 – “Los Muertos”

SYNOPSIS: Madison, Strand, and others move forward after the compound falls; Nick gets picked for a dangerous assignment.

 

Season 2 | Episode 10 – “Do Not Disturb”

SYNOPSIS: Travis has a hard time connecting with Chris while looking for shelter; Alicia meets a woman with a bloody past.

 

Season 2 | Episode 11 – “Pablo & Jessica”

SYNOPSIS: Alicia and Madison try to bring two competing factions together. Nick uses skills from his past for his new role.

 

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Fear the Walking Dead: “Shiva” Mid-Season Finale Review

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Season 2 | Episode 7

Hey there #FTWD fans!! The crew and I were FINALLY all able to get together to talk about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead!  This was the Season 2 mid-season finale and it was a doozy!

SYNOPSIS: The family faces their biggest test yet. Nick, Madison, Travis and others try to stay close to each other.

Check out the podcast below and let us know what you thought of the episode:

 

Fear the Walking Dead: “Shiva” Mid-Season Finale Podcast Review

Fear the Walking Dead: “Sicut Cervus” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 6

Hey there #FWTD fans!  The crew got together to talk about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead!  I’m still missing because I’m still moving (not dealing with a break-up) lol.  Brancey and I haven’t given up on the show, but the guys are holding down the fort for now!  Hopefully we’ll be back for the midseason finale because…let’s face it…we’re awesome.

In any case, check out the podcast review below and let us know what you thought!

SYNOPSIS: Conflict arises as the Abigail approaches its destination. Chris makes a staggering decision. Nick meets a new maternal figure.

Fear the Walking Dead: “Sicut Cervus” Podcast Review

Fear the Walking Dead: “Captive” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 5
 
Hey #FTWD fans! Our fearless leader, Mike, held it down for the crew this week and talked about the latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to join as I’m moving to a new place here in Miami. It’s exciting for me, but it stinks that I haven’t been able to join the peeps!
 
Nevertheless, check out the podcast review below and let us know what you thought!
 
SYNOPSIS: Alicia works toward reuniting with her family. Travis comes across a familiar face. Madison and Nick try to save their family against all odds.
 

 
 
Fear the Walking Dead: “Captive” Podcast Review

The Originals: “The Bloody Crown” Finale Review

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Season 3 | Episode 22
 
Hey guys!! Keisha and I got together to discuss the Season 3 Finale of The Originals, which was nothing short of amazing!  The episode aired on Friday, May 20 and was called, “The Bloody Crown.”
 
SYNOPSIS: After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise. With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he’s committed. Meanwhile, Marcel, who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past. Finally, Elijah, Freya and Kol frantically search for a way to save their family before it’s too late. Hayley and Vincent also appear.
 
Check out our podcast below and feel free to check out our brand new AudioBoom channel, The Chatterbox with Keisha and Kristin!
 
 

 
The Originals: “The Bloody Crown” Podcast Review
 
 
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Fear the Walking Dead: “Blood in the Streets” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 4
 
Hey #FTWD fans!  The crew and I got together this week to talk about this week’s episode of Fear the Walking Dead, which aired Sunday, May 1 on AMC.
 
SYNOPSIS: The group lets a family in distress board the Abigail; Strand’s past begins to come to light; Nick looks for an associate of Strand’s.
 
Check out our podcast review below and let us know your thoughts on the episode! Who do you trust on the Abigail?? We want to know!
 

 
 
Fear the Walking Dead: “Blood in the Streets” Podcast Review

Fear the Walking Dead: “Ouroboros” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 3

Hey #FTWD fans!! Mike & the crew got together this week to talk about Episode 3 of Fear the Walking Dead!  Sadly I couldn’t join them, but I’ll be back this week.

Check out the podcast below and let us know what you thought of the episode!

SYNOPSIS: Madison confronts Strand about his mysterious destination. Meanwhile, Nick, Alicia and others inspect wreckage from a plane crash.

 

Fear the Walking Dead: “Ouroboros” Podcast Review

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Fear the Walking Dead: “We All Fall Down” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 2
 
Hey #FTWD fans!!!  This week Mike and Jesus got together to talk about Episode 2 of Fear the Walking Dead!  Despite their lies about why Brancey and I couldn’t join them this week, it’s still a great review! LOL!  Never fear…Brancey and I should be back next week!
 
So check out the podcast below and let us know what you thought of the episode!
 
SYNOPSIS: The group seeks shelter with a survivalist family; and Madison tries to uncover the family’s true motives. Meanwhile, Salazar works to discover Strand’s intentions.
 

 
 

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Fear the Walking Dead: “Monster” Review

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Season 2 | Episode 1
 
Hey #FTWD fans!!! VRO hosts Brancey, Jesus and I got together to talk about the Season 2 premiere episode of Fear the Walking Dead!  We even got a bit of inside information from the press conference for the show from Jesus, who attended the conference in LA. Check out our podcast below and let us know your thoughts!
 
SYNOPSIS: Travis, Madison, and their blended family set sail on Strand’s boat off the coast of California in an effort to escape the apocalypse. While they’re looking for safety, they only find more threats and trouble at sea.
 

 
Fear the Walking Dead: “Monster” Podcast Review

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The Walking Dead: “Last Day on Earth” – Season 6 Finale Review

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Season 6 | Episode 16
 
Mike, Brancey & I reviewed the season 6 finale of #TheWalkingDead. “Last Day on Earth” aired Sunday, April 3 on AMC. We also read Jesus’s Goodshows app review + other community members reviews. See more of The Walking Dead at AMC.com
 
SYNOPSIS: Morgan makes a sacrifice in order to save Carol. Meanwhile, Rick and the group travel to the Hilltop with an ailing Maggie, as the confrontation with Negan looms near.
 

 
The Walking Dead: “Last Day on Earth” – Season 6 Finale Review
 
 

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GIRLS: “The Panic in Central Park” Review

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Season 5 | Episode 6
 
Hey #GIRLS fans! Brancey (@vrobrancey) and I got together to discuss the latest episode of GIRLS titled “The Panic in Central Park,” which aired on Sunday, March 27th! Tweet us your thoughts and we’ll read them on air.
 
SYNOPSIS: Needing space after a fight with Desi, Marnie goes for a walk and has an unexpected run-in with someone from her past.
 

 
GIRLS: “The Panic in Central Park” Podcast Review
 
 

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The Walking Dead: “East” Review

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Season 6 | Episode 15
 
Hey #TWD fans!! Mike, Brancey and I got together to talk about the latest episode of The Walking Dead, titled “East.”  It was an intense episode leading up to the 90-minute Season 6 Finale on Sunday, April 3rd!
 
Who do you think will end up on the wrong side of Negan’s bat?? We all have our theories! Check out the podcast and let us know what YOU think!
 
SYNOPSIS: Alexandria is alerted after realizing someone is missing. Several search parties will venture out, but what they find isn’t what they’re hoping for.
 

 
The Walking Dead: “East” Podcast Review
 
 

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GIRLS: “Queen for Two Days” Review

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Season 5 | Episode 5
 
Brancey (@vrobrancey) and I got together to discuss the latest episode of GIRLS! Tweet us your thoughts and we’ll read them on air.
 
SYNOPSIS: Hannah and her mom embark on a female-empowerment retreat, where Loreen hopes for clarity on her situation with Tad, and Hannah relishes some time away from Fran. In Tokyo, Shoshanna enjoys her budding romance with Yoshi, and gets a surprise visitor from the U.S. Jessa meets up with her sister Minerva and asks for a favor.
 

 
GIRLS: “Queen for Two Days” Podcast Review
 
 

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The Walking Dead: “Twice as Far” Review

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Season 6 | Episode 14
 
Mike and I review Sunday night’s episode of #TheWalkingDead. “Twice as Far” aired Sunday, March 20 on AMC. See more at AMC.com
 
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Check out our podcast below and tweet us your thoughts! Who do you think will end up on the wrong end of Negan’s bat?! Are you as nervous as we are about his arrival??
 
SYNOPSIS: After a minor victory against The Saviors, a supply run led by Daryl turns chaotic when he and his group cross paths with Dwight.
 

 
The Walking Dead: “Twice as Far” Podcast Review
 
 

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GIRLS: “Old Loves” Review

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Season 5 | Episode 4
 
Hey everyone!! Brancey and I got together to talk about the latest episode of GIRLS!
 
Check out our podcast review below and let us know what you thought of the episode!
 
SYNOPSIS: Hannah and Fran disagree about their respective teaching methods. Marnie fumes over Desi’s decision to launch a major construction project in their studio. Jessa pushes Hannah away over an awkward rice-pudding meetup. Elijah gets closer with Dill Harcourt.
 
 

 

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The Walking Dead: “The Same Boat” Review

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Hey #TWD fans!!  Mike and I got together to talk about the Episode 13 | Season 6 of The Walking Dead, titled “The Same Boat.”
 
Check out our podcast and tweet us your thoughts!
 
SYNOPSIS: Carol and Maggie must fight for their lives after being taken by a group of Saviors. 
 
 

 

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The Walking Dead: “Not Tomorrow Yet” Review

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Hey #TWD fans!!  Mike and I got together to talk about Episode 12 | Season 6 of The Walking Dead, titled “Not Tomorrow Yet.”

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SYNOPSIS:  As the joint forces of Alexandria and the Hilltop attack the Saviors’ compound, Carol and Maggie fall into a trap.

The Walking Dead: “Not Tomorrow Yet” Review

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GIRLS: “Japan” Review

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Hey everyone!!  Brancey and I got together to talk about the latest episode of GIRLS!  It was the 3rd episode of the 5th season, and it was titled “Japan.”

Check out the podcast below and let us know what you think!

SYNOPSIS:  Thriving at her new job in Japan, Shoshanna finds herself flirting with her boss, but reminds her work friends that she has a ‘kind of’ boyfriend back in America.  Hannah makes a shocking discovery on Fran’s phone and struggles with how to react.  After viewing Adam’s performance on a TV police procedural, Jessa shares her insights into his character.

GIRLS: “Japan” Review

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