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S2Lo2: Loki - Episode 2 - The Variant (Republish)

Loki(s) are at it again. Another very entertaining episode. Owen Wilson is really impressing me. Everything I predicted would happen this season happens this week (!!). So I am all out of ideas for the rest of the season. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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S2Ev0: Evil - Season 1 - Recap

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Sona and I recap all of season 1 of Evil in preparation for Season 2, next week. We get through it all and have time to dig into some of the broader themes that the show raises. You still have time to watch Season 1 on Netflix before watching season 2 on Paramount+.
Recommendations:
Sona - The Night Manager (Amazon Prime/AMC)
Victor - Only Lovers Left Alive (AppleTV)
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S2Lo1: Loki - Episode 1 - Glorious Purpose

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The third time may be the charm with these Marvel shows. After two disappointing series, this one is off to a fun start. Is the TVA benevolent? What are they hiding? Who is the hooded character at the end. I have my speculations. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Recommendations:
Brazil (Tubi/Kanopy)
Invincible (Amazon Prime)
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Recap 8: Mare of Easttown - Season Recap - Season 1 Finale

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So we are at the end of our first season and Mare of Easttown is over. How did you like it? Who was your favorite character (aside from Mare)? Who was your least favorite? Were there too many red herrings?
We will be recapping Loki (Disney+) and Evil (Paramount+) next. There are quite a few reasons to get Paramount+ (watch A Quiet Place 2, Top Gun 2 and the new Mission Impossible at home) let me count the ways...
Music
Incinerate - Sonic Youth
I Know the End - Phoebe Bridgers
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Recap 7: Mare of Easttown - Episode 7 - Sacrament

Here we are at the end. My theory proved correct!! Almost everything is wrapped up but somehow it is all still a bit underwhelming. Nonetheless, everyone continues to give great performances. Plus we talk about what is to come in our next recaps.
Music:
We Belong - Pat Benetar
Recommendations:
State of the Union (Sundance/AMC)
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Recap 6: Mare of Easttown - Episode 6 - Sore Must Be the Storm

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Hmmm, that whole Ross family has issues. It looks like the show has laid out its cards, but has it? We don’t have to wait much longer to find out. I have a theory and Sona actually likes it. One episode to go...
Recommendations:
Grosse Pointe Blank
St. Maud (Prime/Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Invincible (Amazon Prime) 
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Episode 10: You Don’t Know… Chris Cornell?

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In the light of the unfortunate 4th anniversary of Chris Cornell’s passing here is an episode where we discuss his influence on the alternative metal music that emerged in the 90s and early 2000s. We also discuss how foundational Soundgarden was to establishing Sub Pop and the entire Seattle scene.
Make sure to check out his solo work, as well. There are lots of songs here. I will update the notes if I have missed some.
Music:
Schizophrenia (Sonic Youth)
Rusty Cage (Soundgarden)
Kick out the Jams (MC5)
Voodoo Chile (Jimi Hendrix)
War Pigs (Black Sabbath)
All Your Lies(Soundgarden)
Hunted Down ( Soundgarden)
Hands All Over (Soundgarden)
Jesus Christ Pose(Soundgarden)
Ty Cobb (Soundgarden)
Black Hole Sun(Soundgarden)
Superunknown(Soundgarden)
The Day I Tried to Live(Soundgarden)
4th of July (Soundgarden)
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Recap 5: Mare of Easttown - Episode 5 - Illusions

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Another good one (and very tense). Very unexpected happenings this week. If you haven't watched it yet, be sure to watch it before listening to the recap.
Music:
Incinerate - Sonic Youth (Theme)
You've Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest
Recommendations:
Go (Hulu)
Stowaway (Netflix)
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Episode 9: You Don’t Know... Prince (Part 2)?

Ian and I go beyond Purple Rain and talk about Around the World In a Day (one of my least regarded turns out to be one of his favorites) but we agree on the brilliance of Parade and (especially) Sign O' the Times. Show notes below. There are so many songs I am certain I missed many...
Music:
Schizophrenia - Sonic Youth (Theme)
Raspberry Beret
Paisley Park
Pop Life
She's Always In My Hair
America
Kiss
Mountains
New Position
I Wonder U
Anotherloverholeinyohead
Sign O' the Times
U Got the Look
The Cross
Strange Relationship
I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
Adore
Forever In My Life
If I Was Your Girlfriend
The Ballad of Dorothy Parker
I Wish You Heaven
Alphabet St.
Starfish and Coffee
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Recap 4: Mare of Easttown - Episode 4 - Poor Sisyphus

The even numbered episodes are the good ones (just like the Star Trek films). Sona and I both like this one. A whole lot of stuff happens. There is indeed some evildoer around abducting girls. And somehow this episode is still pretty funny.
Music:
Who You Are - Mannequin P*ssy
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