Today's Episode

Loosely inspired by the 1987 thriller Black Widow, Furious follows Alice Black (Emmy Rossum), a former NYPD detective turned FBI rookie, as she connects a suspicious string of murders to a sex trafficking case from 2012. The cat-and-mouse story is less of a whodunit and more of a character-driven, trauma-centric, psychoanalytical look at two former victims whose lives have been redefined in completely different ways as a result of their trauma.
On the podcast, we discuss the numerous comparisons this show brings to mind, our thoughts on the murders and the leads, and where we think this investigation is likely heading. Tune in to hear our ultimate rating and whether we think this has a shot at becoming one of the best shows of 2026.
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The Big Bang Theory has entered the multiverse. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe places comic-book store owner Stuart Bloom at the center of a post-apocalyptic, low-budget, CGI-heavy adventure.
In the pilot, “Spoiler: Gary Dies,” Pasadena is overrun by giant moths. Instead of fighting Godzilla, Stuart is tasked with reversing an experiment gone wrong after an alternate version of himself visits the store and explains that a quantum device created by Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard fractured reality. Stuart joins Bert and his former girlfriend Denise on a mission to save the world—but things are never that simple.
On the podcast, we discuss the returning characters, cameos, Danny Elfman’s opening theme, potassium grenades, the Beastie Boys needle drop, and whether this will become Chuck Lorre’s next big hit.
Tune in for our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode.

Apple TV+’s new crime thriller, Lucky, is a limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy and loosely based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 bestselling novel. Luciana Armstrong, a.k.a. Lucky, is a lifelong grifter who finds herself betrayed, broke, and scrambling to stay ahead of the FBI and a dangerous crime boss who happens to be her mother-in-law.
On this podcast, we discuss the first three installments, from Lucky’s escape through Las Vegas to the shifting alliances, flashbacks, and increasingly complicated search for her missing husband and stolen money. We also get into the stacked cast—including Timothy Olyphant, Annette Bening, Drew Starkey, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor—compare the series with the novel, and figure out how much of the story was changed for television.
Tune in for our review and rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode.

This year’s golf comedy doesn’t star Owen Wilson, but it does star his Frat Pack brother, Will Ferrell, and his actual brother, Luke Wilson. If you watched Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix and kept your subscription, you should be able to tune in to The Hawk.
The first episode follows Lonnie Hawkins (Ferrell) as he desperately tries to win the final major he needs to complete a career Grand Slam. Between proving he still has the talent, facing off against old rivals, and dealing with his son Lance, a promising successor who may soon surpass his father in both talent and accolades, Lonnie has his work cut out for him.
On the podcast, we discuss the best and worst moments of the 30-minute pilot, how it compares with this year’s other scripted comedies, and how realistically Phoenix looks in the background.
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When J. Jonah Jameson takes time off from the Daily Bugle to run the mob, he can’t help but draw the attention of the Italian Mafia, the FBI, and the IRA in The Westies.
The series marks the latest crime drama from Narcos and Godfather of Harlem creator Chris Brancato. Though it only loosely adheres to the truth, there is no shortage of subplots and familiar names pulled from history.
On the podcast, we discuss the first two episodes, “The Troubles” and “The Houdini.” We run down the characters, the weird tidbits, and the obvious comparisons before ultimately coming up with a rating.
Tune in, and welcome to Today’s Episode!