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On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Minions: Rise of Gru annihilates our expectations.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copyin...
2022-07-04 15:55:57 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 2 of Westworld, "Well Enough Alone."
For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in one go. Thanks so much for your support!
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2022-07-04 02:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Westworld is back! In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 1 of Westworld, "The Auguries."
For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in one go. Thanks so much for your support!
Note: Yo...
2022-06-28 00:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post
I've gotten a few questions about this but I'm pleased to share that the Decoding Westworld podcast is returning to recap season 4 of the show! Unfortunately, there is a big caveat: Joanna Robinson won't be joining me this season. Instead, she'll be over at The Ringer's Prestige TV podcast discussing season 4. Be sure to check her out over ther...
2022-06-26 18:14:18 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Elvis takes the top spot while Lightyear struggles to stay alive.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" s...
2022-06-26 17:59:04 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Lightyear fails to go to infinity and beyond.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting th...
2022-06-20 02:16:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!
In this episode, the Daves reconnect after awhile away, catch up on some big happenings in David Chen's life, and reflect further on what value David Chen can bring to the world with his endeavors.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2022-06-16 19:47:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Last week, I left Amazon, a company that I've worked at for five years. I don't have any big announcements (yet) about what is coming next. My life is very much in limbo right now and there is still a lot in flux. But I wanted to take a moment, pause, and reflect on the last five years.
In this audio, I talk with @joyonapping about some of the things motivating my decision to leave, some of the lessons I've learned from Amazon culture, and also what goodbye email etiquette is.
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On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we talk about the dismaying (excellent) performance of Jurassic World Dominion.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Memb...
2022-06-12 17:13:58 +0000 UTC View Post
[Note: You'll hear some noises from Walter's pets in the background of this conversation. Sorry about that!]
With the release of Everything Everywhere All At Once on VOD this week, I wanted to take this opportunity to explore the film further and get my own thoughts on it out there in a meaningful, deep way. To do this, I worked with Walter Chaw and we've put together a YouTube video and a Culturally Relevant podcast episode about the film.
As a bonus to ...
2022-06-09 15:45:29 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Top Gun: Maverick breaks more records.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the...
2022-06-05 17:43:24 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we discuss the box office phenomenon that is Top Gun: Maverick, which looks to break many records this Memorial Day weekend.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patre...
2022-05-30 04:53:59 +0000 UTC View Post
David and @joyonapping had a chance to see Top Gun: Maverick last night in the theater. It was David's second time and @joyonapping's first. In this bonus audio, they discuss their reactions, including which parts were most moving, silly, and amazing.
Thanks, as always, for your support.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, goin...
2022-05-28 15:22:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Patrons! I hope this Memorial Day weekend finds you well. 'Top Gun: Maverick' was an exhilarating theatrical experience. It's also probably one of the best instances of a "Legacyquel" that I can think of.
In the above video, I break down what I thought this movie did well, and what it represents as part of Tom Cruise's career (as well as for movies in general). Hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for your support!
2022-05-27 17:10:33 +0000 UTC View Post
David and @joyonapping had a bunch more random thoughts about the mid-season finale of Better Call Saul so we got together and recorded them all! How is the Saul of this show going to connect to the Saul we know in Breaking Bad? What is going to be the fate of Kim Wexler? And what other timeframes in the Breaking Bad universe is this show going to cover? We delve into it all in this rambl...
2022-05-26 07:08:45 +0000 UTC View Post
In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the mid-season finale of Better Call Saul season 6, "Plan and Execution," an episode filled with shocking developments. Also, here's the thread about Better Call Saul referenced in the podcast.
Thanks, as always, for your support.
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On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Alex Garland's Men fails to set the box office on fire.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copyin...
2022-05-22 18:40:49 +0000 UTC View Post
The guys over at BaldMove have been recapping TV shows for almost as long as I've been doing it. They also do a series on their Patreon called "Empire Business" and they were kind enough to ask me to guest on a recent episode. I'm posting the audio here for my Patrons as well. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of making a podcast business in the current media climate and what excites us about the future.
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In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 6th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Axe and Grind." Kim makes a fateful decision. But is it a plausible one? Let us know what you think in the comments. Thanks, as always, for your support.
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2022-05-18 04:04:56 +0000 UTC View Post
[Note: I'm continuing to make Patreon content these days but I'm also dealing with a lot in my personal life right now. There's a lot I can't really discuss but the situation below is one that's been on my mind and I thought others might find it instructive so I'm sharing it with you here. Thanks, as always, for your support.]
Six week ago, I ...
2022-05-17 16:56:42 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness continues its precipitous drop, and Everything Everywhere continues to NOT drop very much!
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In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 5th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Black and Blue." Again, this was another transitional episode that is likely setting the stage for some big confrontations up ahead. Also: it's too bad Bob Odenkirk forgot all of his training from Nobody, huh?
Thanks, as always, for your support.
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On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and how well it might hold up next week.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "...
2022-05-08 16:42:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, that was weird! In this bonus audio, David chats with Dan Gvozden about Moon Knight on Disney+ -- a season of television that was certainly unique. We discuss what the character was like in the comics, what the show did right, and how Marvel TV shows are doing so far, five series in.
I'm posting this conversation on YouTube and making it available as a podcast for $10 Patrons. Thanks for your support!
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In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 4th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Hit and Run." This one was more of a transitional episode, but still lots of great moments within. Thanks, as always, for your support.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to yo...
2022-05-04 05:33:42 +0000 UTC View Post
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
Welp, we said we wouldn't do a Space this week but there was just too much stuff to talk about! Scott and I discuss how Everything Everywhere All At Once continues to defy the box office laws of gravity.
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2022-05-03 04:53:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I won't be doing a Better Call Saul podcast to cover season 6, but I'm putting together a few recaps here and there. If I post anything, Patrons here will definitely hear about it.
@joyonapping and I watched the third episode together and discuss some of the shocking revelations within.
Thanks, as always, for your support.
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On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Fantastic Beasts tanks hard and Everything Everywhere All At Once defies gravity. Note: There will be no space next week since nothing new interesting is releasing then.
PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2022-04-24 17:17:41 +0000 UTC View Post
I had fun chatting with Brendan Hodges about Robert Eggers' new film The Northman. We discuss it's weird pacing, fascinating themes, and amazing performances.
This conversation will be available on YouTube but I'm making it available as a podcast on my Patreon page. Thanks for your support!
Be sure to follow Brendan on Twitter 2022-04-22 18:32:25 +0000 UTC View Post