Ep. 130 - What Does ‘Youth’ Have To Say About Life In Your 50s? (Plus: Reviews of ‘Lanterns’ Ep 7 and ‘Dark Matter’ S2E05)
Summary
Hosts discuss HBO’s new adult comedy Youth, praising its nuanced portrayal of midlife struggles and parenting. They then analyze the New York Times’ list of the top 100 TV shows of the 21st century, debating rankings and omissions like Fargo and The OA. The episode highlights the list’s eclectic mix of dramas and comedies while addressing the challenge of recency bias in such rankings.
Topics discussed
Intro, Bears game, and Sam's book
Show of the Week: Youth and aging themes
Parent-child dynamics and Rory's arc
TikTok books and Star Wars adaptations
Life after 40: Subtraction vs Addition
Sponsor: Weight loss with Hims
NYT Top 100 TV Shows: Top 10 list
Debate on 'Best' vs 'Favorite' and omissions
Recency bias, White Lotus, and other picks
Shows not watched and Game of Thrones
Beast in Me Emmy category controversy
Sponsor and podcast plugs
Lanterns: Episode review and criticisms
Lanterns: Hal's backstory and character growth
Lanterns: Visuals, mysteries, and finale hopes
Dark Matter: Episode 5 emotional impact
Dark Matter: Alternate universe details
Dark Matter: Themes of loss and moving on
Listener feedback and sign-off
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