One Shot s4e3 & New Horizons s4e4 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle return to discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Strain's fourth season, continuing their quest to attempt to say positive things amidst their usual criticism. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www…

The Blood Tax s4e2 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle try and fail to find some redeeming qualities in "The Blood Tax," the second episode of The Strain's final season. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at sout…

The Worm Turn s4e1 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle manage to tear themselves away from Westeros for an hour to discuss "The Worm Turns," the first episode of The Strain's fourth and final season. Music provided by www.purple-planet.com. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.co…

The Fall s3e10 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle put on their Hazmat suits and explore the radioactive (in more ways than one) season three finale of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know wha…

Blaire and David Pumpkins mourn the penultimate episode of The Strain season 3, "Do or Die." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps ot…

The Unofficial Podcast for FX's The Strain Blaire and a wallowing Kyle try separate one specific scene out from the rest of "White Light," an otherwise pretty good episode of FX's "The Strain." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gm…

Collaborators s3e7 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle talk, talk, then talk some more about their differing views on "Collaborators," the seventh episode of 'The Strain' season 3. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and …

The Battle of Central Park s3e6 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle battle through the tunnels to discuss "The Battle of Central Park," the sixth episode of season three of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.co…

Madness s3e5 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle try to wrap their heads around the madness of "Madness," the fifth episode of 'The Strain' season three. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.…

Gone But Not Forgotten s3e4 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle sort of their conflicted feelings about "Gone But Not Forgotten," the fourth episode of season three of 'The Strain.' Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and…

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First Born s3e3 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle wander into a mystical fantasy world (kind of) as they try to parse "First Born," the third episode of season three of FX's 'The Strain'.? Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmai…

Bad White s3e2 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle crash back to reality as they discuss the second episode of The Strain season three, "Bad White." Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think. Be s…

New York Strong s3e1 - The Strain Podcast Blaire and Kyle break out their pocket copy of the Occido Lumen and dive into the pleasingly different season 3 premiere of FX's 'The Strain'. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com a…

Blaire and Kyle visit Setrakian's library and read the ancient text titled "The Fall," book two of The Strain trilogy. Your hosts compare and contrast it with the TV season, dissect exactly how such a good book could be turned in to such a middling TV show, and build up to a grand finale that we hope you'll enjoy. Thanks for listening to season 2 o…

Blaire and Kyle purchase their train tickets and take the Third Rail to Disappointment Town as they discuss "Night Rail," the season 2 finale of FX's 'The Strain'. Blaire explains her sadness over her long-awaited train scene not living up to expectations, while Kyle launches into a lengthy diatribe against the showrunner. Based on the books by Gui…

Blaire and Kyle gather up their gold and place a sizable bid on the Occido Lumen as they discuss the penultimate episode of The Strain season two, "Fallen Light." Your two hosts have differing views on the hour, though Kyle partially drags Blaire down into his world of bitterness and misery. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, sub…

Blaire and Kyle cut up the pineapple and dive in to "Dead End," the 11th episode of the second season of FX's 'The Strain'. What starts as a light-hearted romp through their long-promised fan fiction turns in to a somewhat serious discussion about The Strain's portrayal of women. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or c…

Blaire and Kyle ready their sniper rifles and decide to point them at Coco while talking about Season 2, Episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "The Assassin." Topics include a deep dive into all things Palmer and Coco, Dutch's fate, and our possibly-imminent? ? fan fiction. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at …

Blaire and Kyle put on their riot gear and jump into "The Battle for Red Hook," the ninth episode of season 2 of 'The Strain.' Your hosts lament the strange storytelling choices made by the show that turned what should have been a great episode into one that was only OK. Based on the books by Guillermo del Toro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us…

Blaire and Kyle put on their best human makeup and discuss "Intruders," the 8th episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain.' They wonder where exactly the episode went, celebrate some great scenes, and lament the continuation of a certain romance. Then, our first Strain Bingo winner joins the podcast to celebrate her victory! Based on the books by D…

Blaire and Kyle debate the merits of "The Born," the seventh episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain', . Topics include Quinlan's awesome arrival, Fet's suddenly-raging jealousy, Eph's continued transformation into James Bond, and a deep-dive into the love life of Eldritch Palmer. That's followed by your hosts welcoming a very special guest to ta…

Blaire and Kyle take the next train to Washington to discuss "Identity," the sixth episode of "The Strain" season 2. Your hosts disagree on whether this was a good episode for Zach, talk more D&D than frankly anyone should be comfortable with, and come to the realization that Eph is James Bond. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe…

Blaire and Kyle rip off their wigs in solidarity with Corey Stoll, and discuss his heroics (wig-related and otherwise) in the great "Quick and Painless," the fifth episode of season 2 of The Strain. Music from www.bensound.com. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us …

Blaire and Kyle put on their Luchador masks and jump off the top turnbuckle into "The Silver Angel," the fourth episode of season 2 of FX's The Strain. Your hosts celebrate the best episode of the season thus far, talk about what made it work, and ponder Fet's current state of mind. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact…

Blaire and Kyle knock over some lab equipment and dodge the UV lights as they talk about "Fort Defiance," the third episode of season 2 of FX's "The Strain". They wonder how the show could be better, celebrate some small moments, and of course, shout out the #WIGTALK army. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www…

Blaire and Kyle discuss "By Any Means", the second episode of season two of The Strain. Your hosts tackle the big questions like, "Why did this episode happen?" and "How could this episode happen?", and laugh at the absurdity of it all. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can wri…

Blaire and Kyle pick up their UV lights and venture into the dark tunnels of BK, NY, the season two premiere of FX's The Strain. Your hosts discuss the mysterious improvement of Dutch Velders as a character, the questionable state of panic in New York, and play everyone's favorite game, "Come Up with 3 Adjectives to Describe Nora." Based on the boo…

In a very special edition of The Strain Podcast, Blaire and Kyle discuss book one of The Strain, and how it's similar to and different from the TV show. In a shocking twist, Kyle also unveils his revised assessment of The Walking Dead. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can writ…

Blaire and Kyle discuss the season 1 finale of FX's The Strain, titled "The Master." Kyle enjoyed it well enough, but Blaire had a number of issues, many of which are book-related. Then, to celebrate the end of the season, Blaire is unleashed in a one-time segment entitled "Blaire's Spoiler Corner" where she discusses the books. Ample spoiler warni…

Blaire and Kyle disagree about the quality of episode 12 of FX's The Strain, "Last Rites," Kyle spoils Game of Thrones, and Blaire launches a passionate defense of Gus. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you t…

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Third Rail," episode 11 of FX's The Strain. Is this season finishing up strong? Has The Strain figured itself out? And why does the show want us to hate an 80-year old woman? Listen to find out! Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at s…

Blaire and Kyle talk about their enjoyment of episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "Loved Ones". Both agree that it was a good episode, Blaire is excited that the show reached a certain point in the book material, while Kyle pitches his idea for a spin-off. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.c…

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Disappeared," the ninth episode of FX's new horror drama The Strain. Listen to the two hosts bicker about exactly how disappointing this episode was following last week's tour-de-force, and stay for Kyle's eulogy of Matt the Sears manager. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.sout…

Blaire and Kyle celebrate episode 9 of The Strain, "Creatures of the Night", as the series' high-water mark, and break down all the ways that the character choices and bottle format turned this hour into a triumph. Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatem…

Blaire and Kyle buckle up and dive into "For Services Rendered," the seventh episode of FX's The Strain. Did Kyle actually enjoy this episode more than Blaire? Listen to find out!? Based on the books by Del Torro. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us kno…

Blaire and Kyle dive into "Occultation," the sixth episode of FX's 'The Strain', and express their concerns about the episode and the show's storytelling in general. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what …

Blaire and Kyle celebrate and poke holes in "Runaways," the fifth episode of The Strain, then pull back and discuss why this show is enjoyable despite having such obvious flaws. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let u…

Blaire and Kyle discuss the merits of the fourth episode of The Strain, culminating in Kyle having a minor existential crisis about the show's quality while Blaire tries to talk him down. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com…

Blaire and Kyle disagree about "Gone Smooth," the third episode of FX's The Strain, and work through their differences in this week's podcast. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think. Be sure to r…

Blaire and Kyle dive into the second episode of FX's The Strain, recapping the highs and lows of this promising, if sometimes problematic, new series. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think. Be s…

Blaire and Kyle sink their teeth into the premiere episode of The Strain. Topics include similarities to Fringe, "horror movie logic," and Corey Stoll's wig. The pilot was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Based on the books by Del Torro as well. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. You can write to us at s…

In the premiere episode of The Strain Podcast, ShowRatings.TV editors Blaire Knight-Graves and Kyle Trembley discuss their expectations for the upcoming series, their disappointment with the current state of scary TV, and how this series will reverse Justin Timberlake's damaging campaign to "bring sexy back." Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at…