THE SERIOUS TV DRAMA PODCAST

Scot and Brian discuss “Who is Alive?”, the 3rd episode of SEVERANCE S2. [Recorded 2/1/2025]

Scot & Brian discuss “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig”, the 2nd episode of SEVERANCE S2. [Recorded 1/25/2025]

Scot & Brian look back at SEVERANCE S1 before discussing “Hello Ms. Cobel”, the S2 premiere of SEVERANCE. [Recorded 1/18/2025]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:04:19  Intro
* 0:04:20 - 0:11:39  S1 Recap 
* 0:11:40 - 0:18:27  Burning Questions
* 0:18:28 - 1:21:00  2x1 Hello Ms. Cobel
* 1:21:01 - 1:25:35  Back up the Elevator

Scot, Jamie and Brian count down their picks for the Top 20 TV Series of 2024.
Afterwards, Scot reveals some future podcasting news. [Recorded 1/8/2025]
 
* Segment breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:10:52  Intro/Welcome Back
* 0:10:53 - 3:53:48  Top 20 of 2024 Countdown
* 3:53:49 - 4:07:19  Post-Countdown TV Talk
* 4:07:20 - 4:21:27  Future Podcast Breaking News!
* 4:21:28 - 4:31:09  Rambling to the End

Scot and Jamie discuss the 4th and final season of THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY. [Recorded 9/1/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss the series finale of EVIL: 4x14 “Fear of the End”. [Recorded 8/25/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss EVIL 4x13 “Fear of the Unholy” [Recorded 8/17/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss EVIL 4x12 “Fear of the Other” [Recorded 8/10/2024]

In an extra-special STVD Podcast, Scot covers all ten episodes of the new Amazon Prime series, BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER! [Recorded 8/4/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss EVIL 4x11 “Fear of the Future” [Recorded 8/2/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss EVIL 4x10 “How to Survive a Storm”. [Recorded 7/26/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:13:25  Intro/Evil 4x10 How to Survive in a Storm
* 1:13:26 - 1:29:30  TV & Film Talk While Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie discuss the Season 4 Finale of THE BOYS and EVIL 4x9. [Recorded 7/21/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:20:17  Intro/The Boys S4 Finale
* 1:20:18 - 1:38:07  Evil 4x9
* 1:38:08 - 1:52:37  TV Talk While Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie discuss THE BOYS 4x7 “The Insider” before chatting about EVIL 4x8 “How to Save a Life”. [Recorded 7/13/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:04:51  The Boys 4x7
* 1:04:52 - 1:38:59  Evil 4x8
* 1:39:00 - 1:46:08  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian discuss the 3rd season of THE BEAR. [Recorded 7/11/2024]

Scot and Jamie discuss THE BOYS 4x6 “Dirty Business” and EVIL 4x7 “How to Dress a Wound”. [Recorded 7/6/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:09:40  The Boys 4x6
* 1:09:41 - 1:59:59  Evil 4x7
* 2:00:00 - 2:05:19  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie discuss THE BOYS 4x5 “Beware the Jabberwock, My Son” and EVIL 4x6 “How to Dance in 3 Easy Steps”. Scot also spends a few minutes on two Netflix/DC series: SWEET TOOTH and DEAD BOY DETECTIVES. [Recorded 6/28/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:09  Intro
* 0:01:10 - 0:56:00  The Boys 4x5
* 0:56:01 - 1:00:35  Sweet Tooth & Dead Boy Detectives
* 1:00:36 - 1:23:54  Evil 4x6
* 1:23:55 - 1:30:48  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie discuss THE BOYS 4x4 “Wisdom for the Ages” and EVIL 4x5 “How to Fly an Airplane”. [Recorded 6/21/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:16  Intro
* 0:01:17 - 0:58:04  The Boys 4x4
* 0:58:05 - 1:19:49  Evil 4x5
* 1:19:50 - 1:24:53  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie discuss the 1st 3 episodes of THE BOYS S4 (DEPARTMENT OF DIRTY TRICKS/LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS/WE’LL KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING HERE) and then switch gears to talk about the 1st 4 episodes of EVIL S4 (HOW TO SPLIT AN ATOM/HOW TO TRAIN A DOG/HOW TO SLAUGHTER A PIG/HOW TO BUILD A COFFIN). [Recorded 6/16/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:32  Intro
* 0:01:33 - 1:04:15  The Boys S4 (1st 3 eps)
* 1:04:16 - 1:46:20  Evil S4 (1st 4 eps)
* 1:46:21 - 1:50:08  Wrapping It All Up

Scot, Jamie and Brian return to discuss several 2024 TV series, with a special focus on FALLOUT, RIPLEY and 3 BODY PROBLEM. [Recorded 6/7/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:02:13  Intro
* 0:02:13 - 0:20:33  Elsbeth/Apples Never Fall/Masters of the Air/Invincible S2/Quantum Leap/Star Trek: Discovery/Hacks S3
* 0:20:34 - 0:39:50  Fallout
* 0:39:51 - 1:02:01  Ripley
* 1:02:02 - 1:24:01  3 Body Problem
* 1:24:02 - 1:40:06  More TV Talk
* 1:40:07 - 1:47:55  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian touch on some recent TV awards, have a quick and COMPLETELY SPOILER-FREE chat about the season premieres of TRUE DETECTIVE, MONSIEUR SPADE and S4 of FOR ALL MANKIND — and then FINALLY discuss “Bisquik” - the finale of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 1/17/2024]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:02:23  Intro
* 0:02:24 - 0:17:47  2024 TV Award Season
* 0:17:48 - 0:36:18  True Detective/Monsieur Spade/For All Mankind S4
* 0:36:19 - 1:45:02  Fargo S5 Finale: “Bisquik"
* 1:45:03 - 1:53:20  Wrapping it All Up

Scot and Brian discuss “The Useless Hand” - the ninth (and penultimate) episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 1/10/2024]

Scot, Jamie and Brian celebrate the 400th episode of the STVD Podcast with their picks for the Best of 2023 TV. They roll out the TOP 10 TV CHARACTERS OF 2023, TOP 10 TV EPISODES OF 2023, and of course, the TOP 20 TV SERIES OF 2023. They follow that with a look ahead to 2024 TV and finally, a look back at the history of the STVD Podcast. [Recorded 1/6/2024]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:06:48  Intro/It’s Our 400th Ep!
* 0:06:49 - 1:01:04  Top TV Series of 2023 20-11
* 1:01:05 - 1:42:43  Top 10 TV Characters of 2023
* 1:42:44 - 2:36:44  Top 10 TV Episodes of 2023
* 2:36:45 - 3:26:24  Top TV Series of 2023 10-1
* 3:26:25 - 3:36:31  Looking Ahead to 2024 TV
* 3:36:32 - 3:46:04  Wrap Up/Some Moving Words
* 3:46:05 - 3:51:23  A Mash-Up Blast From the Past

Scot and Brian discuss “Blanket” - the eighth episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 1/4/2024]

Scot and Brian discuss “Linda” — the seventh episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 12/27/2023]

Scot and Kimber discuss the final season of THE CROWN. [Recorded 12/21/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss “The Tender Trap” — the sixth episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 12/20/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss “The Tiger” — the fifth episode of FARGO Season 5. PS: they salute the late great Andre Braugher during the final six minutes of the podcast  [Recorded 12/13/2023]
 

Scot and Brian discuss “Insolubilia” — the fourth episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 12/6/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss “The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions” — the third episode of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 11/30/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss “The Tragedy of the Commons” and “Trials and Tribulations” — the first & second episodes of FARGO Season 5. [Recorded 11/22/2023]

The super-team of Scot, Jamie & Brian join forces to discuss GEN V, LOKI S2 and DOOM PATROL S4.
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:02:45  Intro
* 0:02:46 - 0:41:22  Gen V
* 0:41:23 - 1:10:40  Loki S2
* 1:10:41 - 1:32:34  Doom Patrol S4
* 1:32:35 - 1:39:15  Wrapping It All Up

Scot, Jamie & Brian have a serious TV discussion about THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE MORNING SHOW S3 and BILLIONS.
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:03:38  Intro
* 0:03:39 - 0:40:24  Fall of House of Usher
* 0:40:25 - 1:07:39  Morning Show S3
* 1:07:40 - 1:31:08  Billions
* 1:31:09 - 1:36:31  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian discuss the final 4 episodes of JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL. The conversation is bookended by some SNOWFALL chat as well! [Recorded 8/30/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:05:55  Intro/Scot Can’t Stop Watching Snowfall
* 0:05:56 - 0:56:54  Justified: City Primeval (Final 4 Episodes)
* 0:56:55 - 1:02:28  Scot Can't Stop Talking About Snowfall Either
* 1:02:29 - 1:07:05  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Jamie have a spoiler-free chat about several TV shows, such as ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, RESERVATION DOGS, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, HARLEY QUINN, BREEDERS, THE GREAT, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, 1883, SNOWFALL, and THE CROWDED ROOM.  [Recorded 8/22/2023]

Scot and Brian chat about JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL (the 1st 4 episodes) and later have a general TV discussion about bingeing, STRANGE NEW WORLDS, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, RESERVATION DOGS and more! [Recorded 8/3/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:56  Intro
* 0:01:57 - 0:59:35  Justified: City Primeval
* 0:59:36 - 1:28:05  TV Talk (Bingeing, ST:SNW, etc)
* 1:28:06 - 1:33:00  Wrapping it All Up

Scot undertakes a solo mission to share his thoughts on all seven MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE films. [Recorded 7/27/2023]

Scot joins (speed) forces with Pat as they head to the theater aisles once again — this time, to discuss THE FLASH! [Recorded 7/18/2023]

Scot welcomes special guest co-host Pat Sponaugle to discuss not only INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, but ALL FIVE Indiana Jones movies! [Recorded 7/11/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss the 2nd season of THE BEAR (primarily focusing on six episodes: Sundae, Honeydew, Fishes, Forks, Omelette and…The Bear). [Recorded 7/10/2023]

Scot and Brian discuss THREE big series finales: SUCCESSION (4x10 “With Open Eyes”), BARRY (4x8 “wow”), and THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (5x9 “Four Minutes”). [Recorded 5/29/2023]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:35:15  Intro / Succession “With Open Eyes"
* 1:35:16 - 2:09:10  Barry “wow"
* 2:09:11 - 2:29:55  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “Four Minutes"
* 2:29:56 - 2:36:45  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian break down the penultimate episodes of SUCCESSION (4x9 “Church and State”) and BARRY (4x7 “a nice meal”). [Recorded 5/25/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:20:04  Intro / Succession “Church and State"
* 1:20:05 - 1:37:48  Barry “a nice meal"
* 1:37:49 - 1:42:24  Finale Lengths / Semi-Predictions
* 1:42:25 - 1:48:06  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian dig into SUCCESSION 4x8 (“America Decides”) before diving into BARRY 4x6 (“The Wizard”). [Recorded 5/18/2023]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:07:37  Intro / Succession “America Decides” 
* 1:07:38 - 1:41:00  Barry “The Wizard”
* 1:41:01 - 1:48:42  Wrapping It All Up

Scot & Brian discuss a powerful episode of SUCCESSION (4x7 “Tailgate Party”) and a polarizing episode of BARRY (4x5 “Tricky Legacies”). [Recorded 5/11/2023]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:20  Intro
* 0:01:21 - 1:17:33  Succession “Tailgate Party"
* 1:17:34 - 1:40:14  Barry “Tricky Legacies"
* 1:40:15 - 1:46:10  Wrapping It All Up

Scot & Brian discuss TWO episodes of SUCCESSION (“Kill List” & “Living+”) before chatting about the latest BARRY (“It Takes a Psycho’). [Recorded 5/4/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:03:25  Intro
* 0:03:26 - 0:09:50  Succession Opening Credits Question
* 0:09:51 - 0:52:09  Succession “Kill List"
* 0:52:10 - 1:48:50  Succession “Living+"
* 1:48:51 - 2:13:54  Barry “It Takes a Psycho"
* 2:13:55 - 2:16:58  Wrapping It All Up

Scot welcomes back Jamie for a brief spoiler-free TV Talk before they break down PERRY MASON Chapter 16 and then chat about BARRY (“you’re charming”). [Recorded 4/28/2023]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
 
* 0:00:00 - 0:04:00   Intro/STVD 9th Anniversary!
FIRST…mostly Spoiler-Free Quick TV Takes on:
* 0:04:01 - 0:08:20   Mrs. Davis/The Diplomat
* 0:08:21 - 0:26:30   Mrs. Maisel/Shrinking/Ted Lasso
 
AND NOW...2 HBO Series NOT titled Succession:
* 0:26:31 - 1:31:06   Perry Mason S2 Finale
* 1:31:07 - 1:59:55   Barry “you’re charming”
* 1:59:56 - 2:05:15   Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian discuss the “Honeymoon States” of SUCCESSION, flip through Chapter 15 of PERRY MASON S2, and give their deep thoughts on the premiere of BARRY S4 (“Yikes” & “Bestest Place on the Earth”). [Recorded 4/20/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:04:04  Intro / Succession “Honeymoon States"
* 1:04:05 - 1:47:04  Perry Mason Chapter 15
* 1:47:05 - 2:07:56  Barry “Yikes” & “Bestest Place on the Earth"
* 2:06:57 - 2:11:34  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian explore the raw emotion and game-changing shock of SUCCESSION 4x3 (“Connor’s Wedding”) before investigating the mysterious and twist-laden Chapter 14 of PERRY MASON S2. [Recorded 4/13/2023] 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:15:34  Intro / Succession “Connor’s Wedding”
* 1:15:35 - 2:06:54  Perry Mason Chapter 14
* 2:06:55 - 2:09:54  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian offer an amazing analysis of SUCCESSION 4x2 (“Rehearsal”) before doing a deep dive on Chapter 13 of PERRY MASON S2. [Recorded 4/6/2023]
 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:12:44  Intro / Succession “Rehearsal”
* 1:12:45 - 1:54:42  Perry Mason Chapter 13
* 1:54:43 - 1:57:43  Wrapping It All Up

Scot and Brian take in the S4 premiere of SUCCESSION (“The Munsters”) before discussing Chapter 12 of PERRY MASON S2. [Recorded 3/30/2023]
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 1:02:34  Intro / Succession “The Munsters" 
* 1:02:35 - 1:53:43  Perry Mason Chapter 12
* 1:53:44 - 1:56:16  Wrapping It All Up

Scot & Brian discuss Chapter 11 of PERRY MASON S2 before they chat about looking forward to SUCCESSION S4. [Recorded 3/23/23] 
 
* Segment Breakdown
* 0:00:00 - 0:01:34  Intro
* 0:01:35 - 0:58:48  Perry Mason Chapter 11
* 0:58:49 - 1:21:52  Succession S4 Preview
* 1:21:53 - 1:26:54  Wrapping It All Up