A Storm of Spoilers
Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller, veterans of recapping Game of Thrones and Lost with Joanna Robinson, launch a new podcast covering the biggest prestige TV shows. Each week they dive deep into current series, starting with a season 2 recap of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Episodes
Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 5, "Lights Out"
This week, Da7e and Neil are caught in the darkness cloud of an episode that feels like a season finale, even though they know that Lanterns must carry on for three-ish more hours.In The Calm [05:36], they discuss the Very True Detective Thing of doing a midseason action finale. And they say goodbye (probably) to several of their multi-color Lantern theories. Then in The Storm [48:30], your faith
Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 4, "The Weenie"
This week, Da7e and Neil are having a very mature conversation about an episode of Lanterns called "The Weenie." In The Calm [04:30], they revisit the conversation about John's parents as he evades being honest with them. They also dive into how John omitting information in his relationships has become a recurring theme. And they weigh in on the episode's multiple fake-out story and what it could
Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 3, "OutKast"
This week, Da7e and Neil are time-hopping through the origins of John Stewart and his complicated path toward Green Lantern candidacy.In The Calm [04:58], they assess the show's levels of wokeness. And with the help of numerous emails from listeners, they continue to theorize about the Lanterns rings and the "imperfect system" of choosing candidates.Then in The Storm [52:20], they attempt to pred
Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 2, "Trust Fall"
This week, Da7e and Neil are back in Rushville trying to determine who is human, who is extra-terrestrial, and who among any of them can be trusted as Lanterns rolls along.In The Calm [05:50], your faithful hosts find enjoyment in a Kyle Chandler Side Quest and connect some dots to big names in the ever-expanding DCU story world. The also explain why Mogo isn't a fan of socializing. Then in The S
Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot"
This week, Da7e and Neil have been pulled out of Westeros in a green bubble and asked whether they are afraid of a new Damon Lindelof show. The answer? Absolutely not.In The Calm [05:10], they break down the pilot episode of Lanterns and highlight its many influences, from True Detective vibes to Fargo vibes to a promise of cosmic shenanigans. They also check in on some familiar tropes like Bad D
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 8, "The Treasons at Tumbleton"
This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of House of the Dragon season 3 with a finale breakdown, season-ending awards, and a look ahead to Lanterns.In The Calm [04:30], they discuss the big happenings at Tumbleton, assess whether George R.R. Martin is right about the butterflies, and hand out season 3 Georgie awards.Then in The Storm [01:19:00], Neil attempts to lay out how Ryan Condal
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 7, "The Dragon in Winter"
This week, Da7e and Neil are taking a bite out of the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 3.In The Calm [06:30], they discuss the extensive happenings in the world of dragons, from new looks to new dragons to Riverlands scuffles. They also do their best to interpret Helaena's dragon dreams and analyze what they could mean for future adaptation changes.Then in The Storm [01:05:32], N
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 6, "Faceless Men"
This week, Da7e and Neil are trudging through the mud of the Riverlands as House of the Dragon continues to slog its way toward a season 3 conclusion.In The Calm [04:54], they call for justice for one of the continent's coolest archers, find themselves perplexed by several adaptation choices, and attempt to place blame for the episode's structural problems.Then in The Storm [01:06:38], the butter
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 5, "Unbowed and Unbent"
This week, Da7e and Neil are back on schedule as House of the Dragon opens up secret passages and secret plots to set the table for the back half of the season.In The Calm [06:42], Neil corrects the characterization of a famous Westerosi villain, Da7e has questions about Larys' tactics, and everyone is in support of dragons abandoning the search for Vhagar and flying toward freedom.Then in The St
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 4, "Tumbleton"
This week, Da7e and Neil are headed to Tumbleton as House of the Dragon season 3 sets the table for the big battles to come.In The Calm [06:42], they discuss Daemon's quandary in The Vale, Rhaenyra's paranoia and continued mistakes, and the fluctuating quality of dragon polygons. They also have many questions about Ormund and his aversion to smells.Then in The Storm [01:10:40], they look ahead to
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 3, "Rhaenyra Triumphant"
This week, Da7e and Neil are engaged in a series of walk-and-talks as Rhaenyra deals with matters of state following her big takeover of King's Landing.In The Calm [05:00], they discuss the potential mistakes that Rhaenyra's new administration is making and consider whether Daemon has any good advice to offer. They also dig into the arrival of a smiling Manderly and complications between the Quee
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 2, "Queen's Landing"
This week, Da7e and Neil are surrendering immediately as Rhaenyra finally makes her way to toward that big spikey chair on House of the Dragon. In The Calm [04:40], they analyze the show's shaky relationship with the concept of honor, discuss this episode's original purpose as a season 2 finale, and throw their support behind the Emmy campaign for Emma D'Arcy. Then in The Storm [01:06:04], they l
House of the Dragon: Season 3, Episode 1, "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood"
This week, House of the Dragon is back and Da7e and Neil are soaring above the chaos in The Gullet as spectacle reigns supreme.In The Calm [04:50], they discuss this episode's structure as both a climax for season 2's story and the beginning of season 3. They unpack the polygons and ethical wartime actions of the newest dragon, Sheepstealer. And they consider which of the newly-introduced charact
House of the Dragon: Season 2 Re-Thrones
This week, Da7e and Neil are back for another round of Re-Thrones as they tackle the abruptly abbreviated second season of House of the Dragon.They begin with a recap of the season's events, a discussion about the limited redeeming qualities of Ser Criston Cole, and highlight a number of very important adaptation choices made by the writers' room.Then they hand out season their season superlative
House of the Dragon: Season 1 Re-Thrones
This week, Da7e and Neil return after their brief hiatus with a newly cleaned Citadel of Crazytown to begin their next era of Westerosi podcasting as they prepare for the return of House of the Dragon. Up first, a Re-Thrones of season 1.They begin with a look back at the highlights of HotD's first season, from the big book changes to the time jumps to what they would change if they could go back
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 10, "Where We Belong"
This week, Da7e and Neil close out their Monarch era with two season finales — the one for the Apple TV+ show and the one for The Godzilla Project RPG. Which one is more highly anticipated? That's for you to decide.In The Calm [06:50], they discuss the season finale of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a spectacle-filled final hour that brings together several Titans, numerous dumb story decisions, an
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 9, "Ends of the Earth"
This week, Da7e and Neil have reached the penultimate episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two. Which, mercifully, means there's only one left. But also, another very fun installment of The Godzilla Project RPG awaits!In The Calm [07:50], they discuss Godzilla's brief involvement in the show's story and debate all the ways in which Monarch could reset the timeline and make the journey wo
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 8, "Separate Ways"
This week, Da7e and Neil are still watching Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a show that now includes some Godzilla. They also continue the highly-acclaimed Godzilla Project RPG!In The Calm [07:58], they break down the shortest episode of season two so far and attempt to understand the rules of character travel times. They are also forced to perform an unfortunate Godzilla Antagonist Check-in.Then in
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 7, "String Theory"
This week, Da7e and Neil get distracted from their search for Godzilla by a flurry of confusing time travel rules as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters enters its season-closing arc.In The Calm [07:20], they question the laws of space and time as they apply to this show's plot and wonder how the writer's room will dig itself out of an increasingly perilous corner. They also discuss the potential resolut
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 6, "Requiem"
This week, Da7e and Neil celebrate the arrival of a long-lost Titan friend, if only briefly, as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 gains momentum. In The Calm [06:46], they consider whether this season of television would work better if it were a few episodes shorter. Then they break down the episode, highlighting its befuddling editing choices, a new addition to the cast, and the necessity for
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 5, "Furusato"
This week, Da7e and Neil continue their search for any trace of Godzilla in their Godzilla Show as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters continues to reveal that the real monsters are, in fact, Bad Dads™️.In The Calm [04:56], they explain the correct order for watching the Monsterverse movies and where Monarch (roughly) fits on the timeline. Then they break down this week's episode and attempt to do the ma
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 4, "Trespass"
This week, Da7e and Neil take issue with the pacing and character decisions on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as season 2 approaches its midpoint. Then they continue The Godzilla Project RPG experience with several key pre-production decisions and dice rolls!In The Calm [04:36], they break down this week's episode and question whether Monarch is spinning its wheels too much. They also wonder how far
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 3, "Secrets"
This week, Da7e and Neil continue their coverage of season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as the Randa family gets messier and Titan X glows in new hues.In The Calm [06:28], they discuss the show's slowing plot, its somewhat confusing presentation of travel times, and its latest foray into Bad Dad territory. The in The Storm [57:48], Da7e uses some newly-released behind the scenes footage to
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 2, "Resonance"
This week, Da7e and Neil continue their coverage of season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters by tracking Titan X through the decades. Plus, The Godzilla Project RPG kicks off with an epic pitch!In The Calm [06:14], your faithful host discuss the misadventures of Monarch Outpost 18, from the Alien-like encounters with stowaways to the Randa family drama of the week. They also unpack the cult-like
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2, Episode 1, "Cause and Effect"
This week, Da7e and Neil move from Westeros to the Monsterverse as Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns for its second season.In The Calm [06:24], they recap the story so far and piece together where the events of season one (and season two's premiere) fit on the larger timeline of Legendary's Titan-filled story world. They also discuss Kong Skull Island and how Kong and his neighborhoo
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 6, "The Morrow"
This week, Da7e and Neil send Dunk and Egg off with a deep dive into the first season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.In The Calm [07:58], they discuss some of the show's adaptation ambiguity, present theories about the controversial mid-credits scene, hand out season ending Georgie awards, and much more.Then in The Storm [01:21:18], your faithful hosts look ahead to the events of the ne
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 5, "In The Name of the Mother"
This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros after a long night away for the gut-wrenching, goopy penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.In The Calm [05:02], they discuss the season's climactic moments and how it stacks up against previous Westeros shockers. They also consider who is to blame for what happened, whether the flashbacks were the right adaptation choice, and what it all
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 4, "Seven"
This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds early because HBO dropped episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on Friday to avoid the Superb Owl. In The Calm [05:30], they discuss what happens when Ser Duncan the Tall is forced to face the music for disrespecting House Targaryen. They break down the rules of a Trial of Seven, discuss the team compositions, and consider the kingdom-wide implicat
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 3, "The Squire"
This week, Da7e and Neil are hungry for bacon and egg sandwiches as Dunk and Egg get into more trouble than you'd expect from a 30-minute episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In The Calm [05:18], your faithful hosts kick things off with several very important lore corrections from last week's pod. Then they discuss this week's big reveal, the tonal shift signaled by the closing credits musi
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 2, "Hard Salt Beef"
This week, Da7e and Neil are back in Westeros learning maybe a little too much about Ser Arlan of Pennytree as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues to track the rise of his protege, Ser Duncan the Tall. In The Calm [04:58], they do a bit of Banner Tracking as more famous houses join the fray with a ferocious burst of jousting action. They also discuss the arrival of House Targaryen to the par
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1, Episode 1, "The Hedge Knight"
This week, Da7e and Neil return to Westeros to meet Ser Dunk and his new friend Egg as they make their way to a tourney and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets underway.In The Calm [04:26], they discuss the show's leisurely pace and lighter tone, the chemistry between its leads, and the many colorful banners they spotted in Ashford Meadow. They also discuss the lore behind stories about The
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1 Preview
This week, Da7e and Neil return for their first pod of 2026 and it's back to Westeros for a preview of season one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which debuts next Sunday on HBO. In The Calm [05:26], they discuss what you should know about Ser Duncan the Tall and his diminutive traveling companion Egg before the show premieres. They also explain the role of hedge knights in Westeros, clarify t
The Worst Thing We Watched 2025 Plus Essential TV 2025
This week, Da7e and Neil end 2025 by recounting the WORST THING WE WATCHED THIS YEAR.Join us as War of the Worlds, The Electric State, Witcher Season 4, and Mountainhead battle it out for the top/bottom spotThen, starting at 00:36:59 enjoy a little bit of the stuff we do over at patreon.com/Da7eandNeil with a free ESSENTIAL TV 2025 Segment!Next up for this podcast return to Westeros the week of Ja
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 8, "Winter Fire"
This week, Da7e and Neil close out Chapter One of Welcome to Derry with a deep dive into the season finale, "Winter Fire."In The Calm [04:46], they unpack a number of questions about the episode's climactic set piece, debate the rules of magical daggers, and theorize about where all of this will lead in seasons to come.Then in The Storm [01:04:48], your faithful hosts hand out season-ending superl
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 7, "The Black Spot"
This week, Da7e and Neil tackle the intensity of yellow smoke and Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as Welcome to Derry delivers its penultimate season one episode.In The Calm [04:52], they attempt to unravel rules of the entity's dragonglass pillar cage, highlight the show's exploration of 1960s American politics, and go deep on the quality of digital smoke and carefully stitched oners.Then in The Storm
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 6, "In the Name of the Father"
This week, Da7e and Neil get trapped in the basement of Juniper Hill with a clown that moves at variable speeds as Welcome to Derry sets the table for its season one climax. In The Calm [04:46], they consider the role belief plays in combating It, highlight the evergreen nature of I Love Lucy references, and discuss the show's deployment of some gruesome prosthetic effects.Then in The Storm [01:09
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 5, "Neibolt Street"
This week, Da7e and Neil follow the trail of evil into the sewers to find a familiar and terrifying face as Welcome to Derry season one closes in on its climax.In The Calm [05:55], they ponder whether the show's lore is a trap, analyze some fresh new clown polygons, and discuss the geographical limitations of the entity's powers.Then in The Storm [01:10:50], your faithful hosts attempt to predict
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 4, "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function"
This week. Da7e and Neil are peering out the window with their telescopes and spying the terrors of It as Welcome to Derry reaches its season one midpoint. In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the reasons why there are so many Stephen King adaptations these days, add several new corners, and attempt to line up the geography of Derry with the boundaries of the Western Woods.Then in The Storm [01:10:42
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 3, "Now You See It"
This week, Da7e and Neil return to Derry for shifting timelines, airborne shinings, and midnight bike rides as HBO's It series continues.In The Calm [04:48], they discuss the show's potential three season plan, unpack some questionable polygons, and show appreciation for the loser who writes romantic poems inside his shoes. Then in The Storm [01:02:20], Da7e explains his theory for what's really g
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 2, "The Thing in the Dark"
This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds early because the second episode of Welcome to Derry dropped on Halloween.In The Calm [03:56], they break down the new opening credit sequence, unpack the military's plans to win the Cold War, and attempt to figure out what's going on with Marge's eyes.Then in The Storm [01:00:36], they decode the trailer for episode 3, "Now You See It," trying to determi
Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 1, "The Pilot"
This week, Da7e and Neil are fighting off visions of mutant babies as Welcome to Derry kicks off its first season on HBO.In The Calm [05:22], they discuss the first episode and the double meaning of calling it "The Pilot." They attempt to figure out what the air force is really doing in Derry and tally up the fears of the new cast of Losers. Then in The Storm [01:04:18], your faithful hosts dig in
Welcome to Derry: Revisiting 'It: Chapter Two'
This week, Da7e and Neil continue the prep phase of their Derry era as they get closer to the premiere of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. Which means it's time to talk about It: Chapter Two (2019).In The Calm [04:14], they discuss the performances of the adult actors, the film's densely-packed and clunky plot, and highlight some deleted scenes from this movie that could prove to b
Welcome to Derry: Revisiting 'It: Chapter One'
This week, Da7e and Neil return to your feeds to kick off their Derry era as they prepare for the arrival of Welcome to Derry on HBO at the end of the month. They begin their journey with a rewatch of 2017's It: Chapter One.In The Calm [04:26], they discuss how the film was developed by Cary Fukunaga before ultimately landing in the hands of Andy Muschietti. They explore the adaptation choices tha
Alien: Earth: Season 1 Wrap Up
This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of Alien: Earth season 1 with a season wrap up pod. In The Calm [05:42], they discuss some unanswered questions from the first season, read a few interesting listener theories, and hand out some end-of-season superlatives.Then in The Storm [01:07:58], they make their final predictions for a (still) theoretical season two and speculate one last time
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 8, "The Real Monsters"
This week, Da7e and Neil gain access to the entire network, which includes the season one finale of Alien: Earth. They also announce what's coming next for A Storm of Spoilers.In The Calm [07:30], they discuss the nature of consciousness and whether it can be transferred. They also discuss the subtle VFX needed to make a character freeze in place and continue to be worried about the safety of New
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 7, "Emergence"
This week, Da7e and Neil head for the docks as Alien: Earth unleashes the penultimate episode of its first season.In The Calm [06:08], they attempt to determine which character will be "introduced to" The Eye, debate the limits of the hybridization process, and give a name to the newly-birthed member of Team Aliens.Then in The Storm [01:08:08], they break down the teaser for the season finale, "Th
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 6, "The Fly"
This week, Da7e and Neil are stepping very carefully into the secure lab to feed the specimens as the first season of Alien: Earth continues to escalate.In The Calm [04:58], they consider which human characters they are still rooting for, question whether Wendy can actually communicate with the Xenomorph, and begin to wonder what kinds of safeguards are built into Kirsh's programming.Then in The S
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 5, "In Space, No One..."
This week, Da7e and Neil are in your feeds a day later than usual because there's a saboteur running around setting fire to their space ship!In The Calm [06:16], they dig into Alien: Earth's big flashback episode as director Noah Hawley delivers his own Alien mini-movie about the plight of the USCSS Maginot. They question whether 65 years of one's life is worth a quarter share, worry about the wor
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 4, "Observation"
This week, Da7e and Neil are maintaining a safe distance as things on Neverland island grow increasingly unsafe for organic lifeforms.In The Calm [07:50], they consider which characters might be primed to join Team Xenomorph as the Prodigy corporation abuses its power, revisit the early 2000s sensation that was The Snuggie, and attempt to get inside the mind of Timothy Olyphant's Kirsh. Then in Th
Alien: Earth: S1, Episode 3, "Metamorphosis"
This week, Da7e and Neil are trapped in a shipping container with a Xenomorph as Alien: Earth continues its barrage of world-building. In The Calm [07:38], they attempt to draw more parallels to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, discuss the lore surrounding the Prodigy corporation, and advocate for workers' rights like... [checks notes] not giving a corporation the power to remove your body parts without y
Alien: Earth: S1, Episodes 1 and 2 - "Neverland" and "Mr. October"
This week, Da7e and Neil investigate the crash site left by the two-episode premiere of Noah Hawley's FX series, Alien: Earth. In The Calm [05:34], they break down the show's closing music choices, deploy a polygon probe to assess the VFX, learn about animal hearing frequency ranges, and much more.Then, in The Storm [01:23:44], they unpack the "Coming Up This Season" trailer to get a sense of how
Alien: Earth: Season 1 Preview
Welcome back to A Storm of Spoilers! With their coverage of Andor complete, Da7e and Neil turn their attention to another iconic sci-fi franchise as they await the arrival of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth.In this season one preview episode, they discuss what they know so far about the show's plot before unpacking what they learned from its well-moderated San Diego Comic-Con panel. They then consider
The Politics of the Star Wars Franchise - A Star Wars Special
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, Dave and Neil take a moment to think about how George Lucas' Star Wars trilogies and the content produced by Disney after its acquisition are in discussion with the American political climate of the 1970s, 80s, 2000s, and mid-2010s. They end by speculating on what Star Wars character aligns with their political journeys and wondering if Gro
ANDOR - Series Wrap Up - A STORM OF SPOILERS Podcast
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, Dave and Neil take a look back at the Andor series as a whole and what it meant to Disney and Star Wars. Then, they choose their favorite moments from both seasons.Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify!This episode of A Storm of Spoilers is brought to you by Indivisible. Visit their website at Indivisible.org
ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 10-12
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, your hosts observe the final days leading into Star Wars: Rogue One, learn more about Luthan and Kleya, and watch a pretty cool assault by K2SO on an Coruscant apartment block. It's ANDOR Season 2, the final arc. Plus final thoughts on the Rebellion and the Empire leading up to the Star Wars Trilogy we know. Plus, a Trivia Conclusion Neil V
ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 7-9 (and Star Wars Trivia with Adam Lance Garcia)
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, your hosts witness the fate of Ghorman and the beginning of Mon Mothma's Rebellion in Andor Season 2 - "The Messenger," "Who Are You?," and "Welcome to the Rebellion." After a slightly more difficult game of trivia featuring ADAM LANCE GARCIA author of "The Veteran," a short story in the A Certain Point of View: Return of The Jedi anthology
ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 4-6 (And Star Wars Trivia with Joanna Robinson)
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, your hosts dig into the second batch of three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "Ever Been to Ghorman?, "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening." After a slightly more fair game of trivia featuring JOANNA ROBINSON of The Ringer podcast network!.Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify!Find more Da7e a
ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 1-3 (And Star Wars Trivia with Katey Rich)
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!This week, your hosts dig into the first three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest." After a rousing game of trivia featuring KATEY RICH of THE PRESTIGE JUNKIE PODCAST, (and a little show called Fighting In The War Room).Subscribe to A Storm of Spoilers in your podcast device or on Spotify!Find more Da7e and Nei
THE SEQUELS: A Star Wars Special (Rebroadcast)
In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga. Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!Today, we discuss The Sequel Trilogy in an insanely long hybrid episode that includes our original Rise of Skywalker review. Here's a breakdown: (time
THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY: A Star Wars Special (Rebroadcast)
Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga. Today, it's our LIVE SHOW from the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library in Colorado. This show was mostly recorded on November 21st, 2019 when
THE PREQUELS: A Star Wars Special (Rebroadcast)
Welcome to A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!In preparation for new episodes of A Storm of Spoilers breaking down Andor Season 2 starting June 18th, 2025, we're re-releasing out pre-pandemic Star Wars Specials dealing with the Skywalker Saga. Today, It is time to dive back into the prequels with The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. Your three intrepid hosts sta
The Last of Us: Season 2 Wrap Up
This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of The Last of Us season two with an overstuffed episode filled with recap, debate, theories, end-of-season awards, and more.In The Calm [08:28], they consider how the show's adaptation choices led to some of the postseason discourse, discuss the good and bad of TV cliffhangers, and hand out some very important superlative awards.Then, in The Storm
The Last of Us: S2, E7 - "Convergence"
This week, Da7e and Neil dig into the season two finale of The Last of Us and its risky choice for a season-ending cliffhanger.In The Calm [07:48], they discuss the positives and negatives of a seven-episode season, celebrate good outcomes for the show's animal characters, and explore how one pivotal scene from the game was adapted in a far more traumatic way than it played out in the video game.T
The Last of Us: S2, E6 - "The Price"
This week, Da7e and Neil are remembering (some) happier times as The Last of Us delivers its season two flashback episode.In The Calm [07:10], they discuss the dangers of at-home tattoo setups, appreciate Tony Dalton's glorious mustache, join Gail's book club, and much more.Then in The Storm [01:09:10], they debate where the season finale will end and consider how Joel's parenting advice will reve
The Last of Us: S2, E5 - "Feel Her Love"
This week, Da7e and Neil follow Ellie's descent into Seattle's darkest basements as their coverage of The Last of Us season two continues. In The Calm [12:58], they discuss the adaptation choice to hold the spores, consider the philosophical value of extreme violence in a post-apocalyptic world, and momentarily get very nervous about the fate of a dog.In The Storm [59:36], they obsess over what mi
The Last of Us: S2, E4 - "Day One"
This week, Da7e and Neil attempt to figure out what the f**k is wrong with Seattle as their coverage of The Last of Us season two continues. In The Calm [11:02], they discuss the culmination of some important adaptation choices, critique murderous performance art, and seek solutions for post-apocalyptic morning breath. In The Storm [55:18], they explain why it's a big deal that the Cordyceps fung
The Last of Us: S2, E3 - "The Path"
This week, Da7e and Neil join the people of Jackson in their grieving over the loss of Joel as their coverage of The Last of Us season two continues.In The Calm [13:28], they discuss things that cause olfactory sensitivity, consider which of the show's actors are best at selling a lie, and decide whether Seth deserves a redemption arc.Then in The Storm [59:54], Neil explains what is to come now th
The Last of Us: S2, E2 - "Through the Valley"
This week, Da7e and Neil continue their coverage of The Last of Us season two as the show delivers its biggest and most ambitious episode yet.In The Calm [06:48], they break down the Jackson defense strategies, discuss Kaitlyn Dever's masterful performance, and explain the importance of the heroic moment for the show's dogs.In The Storm [51:44], Neil gives Da7e an important Shimmer-related update,
The Last of Us: S2, E1 - "Future Days"
This week, Da7e and Neil begin their coverage of The Last of Us as HBO's prestige fungal apocalypse drama returns to Sunday nights.In The Calm [08:30], they break down the episode, discuss the new additions to the cast, assess the adaptation choices and reshuffling of events from the video game, and consider the critical survival tactic of using empty beer bottles to distract Clickers. Then in The
A Storm of Spoilers Returns! The Last of Us: Season Two Preview!
Welcome back to A Storm of Spoilers! Dave and Neil have returned to your feeds with a new iteration of SOS to cover the latest and greatest in prestige television, starting with The Last of Us season two. New deep dive episodes will drop on Wednesdays starting April 16th, following the season two premiere on HBO. For now, please enjoy this preview episode in which your faithful hosts look back at
Introducing TRIAL BY CONTENT
Joanna, Neil, and Dave are podcasting once again with TRIAL BY CONTENT, the pop culture debate show that is going to definitely answer the biggest and most important questions. Subscribe now in all podcasting apps, or online for new episodes every Tuesday.
Bonus: "The New Man In Charge"
This week, Dave and Neil drop in with JoannaBot to talk about "The New Man In Charge" the post-script to Lost that was included on the DVD releases as a post-script to the fantastic ride that has been The Storm podcast. We also have the results on the final Island of Kisstory Polls and updates about where to find us and how to keep an eye on this feed.
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The Final Corners
This week, Joanna, Dave and Neil go back over the entire run of Lost to pick out the best of the best (with listener input!) for THE FINAL CORNERS. Only one person/thing/pairing can win each category and either your hosts agree...or Neil is right by default. It's Joanna's final episode of THE STORM (Dave and Neil will be back to wrap things up next week), so we go all out covering:Most Mysterious
Totally Not Lost Looks Back with Jeff Jensen and Dan Snierson
This week, Joanna is talking to Jeff Jensen and Dan Snierson who produced and starred in the Totally Lost show for Entertainment Weekly during the final seasons of Lost, including being on set for key moments in the sixth season. Dan even revisited the show just for this podcast!Then, after the interview, Joanna, Dave and Neil want to prepare you for next week's big episode THE STORM: THE FINAL CO
Moving On with Damon Lindelof
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil have some updates on The Storm podcast, then Joanna breaks off for a surprising chat with Damon Lindelof about The Final Season of Lost. Send your Lost comments to @StormPodcast on Twitter and e-mails to Hosts@Stormpodcast.com to talk back at the show.Follow Neil (@rejects), Joanna (@jowrotethis), Da7e (@da7e) and the show (@StormPodcast) on Twitter! Subscribe to
Lost Post-Finale Mailbag Special!
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil just realized that Joanna has been in the email hatch pushing the button this whole time. That's right, it's a post-finale episode comprised of your emails and reactions to Lost, the podcast itself, the pandemic, and your humble hosts. We've compiled some amazing emails from you, our listeners and stitched them together in this not-tight episode of reactions and f
LOST Finale 10th Anniversary Special
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil are revisiting some special content wrapping up their Lost Re-Watch. Now that we all know what the cork is, we thought we'd share this wonderful bonus episode made by Neil and Joanna covering the 10th Anniversary of the Lost finale. On May 23, 2010, LOST aired its final episode. In this very special bonus episode, Joanna converses with friends from around the LOST
LOST: S6, E17 - "The End"
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil are wrapping it up for Season 6, Episode 17 - "The End" - Things get climactic on the Island and we finally learn what the Sideways is/was/forever-will-be. Although this is the last episode specific podcast, there will be more The Storm: A Lost Rewatch podcast with some wrap up episodes in the following weeks!Including a LOST mailbag for next week's episode,
LOST: S6, E16 - "What They Died For"
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil are having some fireside chats with Jacob for Season 6, Episode 16 - "What They Died For" - In the Sideways, Creepy Desmond seems to be making some progress, Jacob breaks down what it all means to the final Candidates, Ben and Widmore meet again. This podcast is split into two main sections THE CALM that only discusses the preceding episodes...so this week ev
LOST: S6, E15 - "Across The Sea" with Alan Sepinwall
This week, Joanna, Dave, and Neil taking it waaaaaay back for Season 6, Episode 15 - "Across The Sea" - Learn about the origins of Jacob and The Man in Black in this very different episode of Lost. This week's INTERVIEW is with returning guest, Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic, Alan Sepinwall! You can follow him on Twitter @Sepinwall, read his Rolling Stone writing hereand check out his book w
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