Best Mike Ahr Podcasts (2024)

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SB114 - S6E12-E13 - The Sign and New Life 1:07:39

5y ago1:07:39

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Finale Review: The Sign and New Life The Agents of SHIELD season 6 finale wrapped things up neatly (perhaps too neatly) but gave us an amazing setup for season 7. "The Sign" and "New Life" may have undone too many deaths, but it gave us plenty of excitement and more unexpected moments than we could count. Join us for show …

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SB113 - S6E11 - From the Ashes 39:34

5y ago39:34

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 11 Review: From the Ashes As Agents of SHIELD clearly builds towards its season 6 finale, "From the Ashes" takes a deeply emotional turn, and we love it! Whether enjoying Deke's approval by his grandparents, suffering with Benson as he deals with his guilt, rejoicing at the reconciliation between Mack and Yoyo, or …

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SB112 - S6E10 - Leap 41:39

5y ago41:39

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 10 Review: Leap With an entertaining shell game in the latest episode of Agents of SHIELD, "Leap" gives us all kinds of answers. The only question is whether or not we're fully satisfied with the explanation we've been given. Whatever the case may be, the body-snatching was undeniably fun, and the possibilities for…

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SB111 - S6E9 - Collision Course (Part II) 46:37

5y ago46:37

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 9 Review: Collision Course (Part II) "Collision Course (Part II)" presents an exciting conclusion to a stellar two-part Agents of SHIELD episode, revealing some answers but holding other mysteries close. It's interesting that there's an extended celebration scene and a reconciliation for Mack and Yoyo with four epi…

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SB110 - S6E8 - Collision Course (Part I) 45:57

5y ago45:57

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 8 Review: Collision Course (Part I) Things seem to be back on track for Agents of SHIELD in "Collision Course (Part I)" in terms of the action and finally some answers! Those mysteries that remain, especially the one surrounding the similarities between Sarge and Coulson, are more and more enticing the more we lear…

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SB109 - S6E7 - Toldja 41:51

5y ago41:51

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 7 Review: Toldja Although "Toldja" wasn't our favorite episode of Agents of SHIELD this season, there was plenty of emotional dialogue between characters to gain our appreciation. As a result, this mid-season installment felt like a pivot point towards other exciting developments, especially considering we have a t…

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SB108 - S6E6 - Inescapable 40:33

5y ago40:33

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 6 Review: Inescapable A bottle episode of Agents of SHIELD never scared anyone, and seeing Fitz and Simmons reconcile all of their pain in "Inescapable" really highlighted the acting of Iain de Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge. Although the story didn't move forward much, the psychological experiment was worth t…

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SB107 - S6E5 - The Other Thing 46:18

5y ago46:18

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 5 Review: The Other Thing Storylines begin to merge in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, "The Other Thing," and we're wondering what Daisy will think about fake Coulson and when Fitz and Simmons will return. In the meantime, the holes in Sarge's history seem to point towards something else going on, but we're ha…

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SB106 - Executive Producers Interview 16:47

5y ago16:47

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Agents of SHIELD Executive Producers Interview We had the honor of being able to speak to Agents of SHIELD executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Jeff Bell before season 6 began as part of our association with Den of Geek. Although both the article and our original podcast on our Sci Fi Fidelity feed are spoiler-free, we still thi…

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SB105 - S6E4 - Code Yellow 35:44

5y ago35:44

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 4 Review: Code Yellow In this week's Agents of SHIELD episode entitled "Code Yellow," Deke rejoins the team by necessity as Sarge's team unfairly targets him as a parasite-infested zombie, giving us even more details about their overall mission. Could it be that SHIELD and the dimension hoppers have a common enemy?…

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SB104 - S6E3 - Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson 41:19

5y ago41:19

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 3 Review: Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson Agents of SHIELD's space storyline heats up in "Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson" as Daisy and Jemma search for Fitz while he and Enoch try to regain the money needed to continue their mission. A casino on Kitson provides the backdrop for one of the most …

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SB103 - S6E2 - Window of Opportunity 42:22

5y ago42:22

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 2 Review: Window of Opportunity "Window of Opportunity" introduced a whole new dynamic to Agents of SHIELD as we learned more about Sarge and his team through the subtle use of hints dropped into their dialogue. With Fitz just missing Simmons out in space, his path to redemption hearkens back to his troubles in sea…

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SB102 - S6E1 - Missing Pieces 37:48

5y ago37:48

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Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 1 Review: Missing Pieces We're back from the super-long hiatus to talk about the season 6 premiere of Agents of SHIELD, "Missing Pieces," and a lot has changed in the one year time jump since last year's finale. With Mack in charge, SHIELD is in its rebuilding phase, but they're already confronting a new mystery wi…

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TM60 – Alisen Down Interview 21:11

6y ago21:11

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One last hurrah for 12 Monkeys Uncaged! Our final podcast shares Mike's interview with Alisen Down, who of course plays Olivia on 12 Monkeys, which was conducted just before the season 4 finale aired on Syfy. Alisen shared the challenges of finding the voice of the Witness and how it paralleled Olivia's journey of self-discovery. Read more... The p…

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TM59 – 12 Monkeys – Final Listener Feedback Extravaganza 1:25:11

6y ago1:25:11

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We turn it over to the listeners who get their final say about 12 Monkeys as a series and how it all ended up in the perfect finale. We heard from so many people who have joined us on this journey these past four years, and you'll get to hear some insights Cory and I could never have come up with on our own. This Listener Feedback Extravaganza is a…

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TM58 – S4E10 – The Beginning 1:32:59

6y ago1:32:59

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It's Mike and Cory's last 12 Monkeys episode discussion ever for the series finale, "The Beginning"! What a great way to go out with a wonderful, thoughtful discussion filled with appreciation, speculation, and awe at how perfect everything was, topped off with some insightful, well-phrased feedback from the listeners. Like the show, the podcast go…

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TM57 – S4E9 – One Minute More 1:20:12

6y ago1:20:12

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We marvel over the tightly-written 12 Monkeys penultimate episode, "One Minute More," in which secrets are revealed that reach all the way back to season 1, but we also get plenty of shocking revelations from only the final season, such as who the real demon is! With such a wonderful set up, how could the series finale be anything other than epic? …

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TM56 – S4E8 – Demons 1:14:32

6y ago1:14:32

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"Demons" has an epic feel that takes us as close to the beginning and end of things as we've ever been in 12 Monkeys! The medieval setting really gives the story the depth it needed to take the team up the stairs to ring the bell, but what could the loss of the weapon mean? And where would the makeshift splinter machine have taken Cole? Join us for…

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TM55 – S4E7 – Daughters 1:04:39

6y ago1:04:39

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Our 12 Monkeys discussion gets a bit literary as we discuss the wonderful duality of "Daughters" as it draws parallels between Hannah and Emma. Interestingly, although Terry Matalas calls the next series of episodes a "descent into darkness," the revelations we get in this one are quite enlightening. Deceiving the Witness to allow the team to reach…

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TM54 – S4E6 – Die Glocke 58:33

6y ago58:33

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It's time for discussion of one of the zaniest episodes of 12 Monkeys ever: "Die Glocke"! Whether you thought Jennifer's singing and gleeful assassination of Hitler were over the top or not, this episode was undeniably fun. And it notably marks the end of Night 2 as well as the series of romps and adventures the team has been going on. Join us for …

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TM53 – S4E5 – After 1:01:14

6y ago1:01:14

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The question of what comes after victory or loss in 12 Monkeys makes us very philosophical in our discussion of "After" this week. The admirably complex ins and outs of doing a causality loop episode put this one in the top five 12 Monkeys stories of all time. Plus it doesn't hurt to have the return of both Christopher Lloyd and Jay Karnes as Zalma…

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TM52 – S4E4 – Legacy 1:04:12

6y ago1:04:12

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Our discussion enters the section of 12 Monkeys season 4 in which the adventures of Team Splinter begin in "Legacy." A trip to 1852 gives us the Wild West theme we never knew we wanted until now and blends it with the unlikely circumstance of the building of Titan and the return of Elliot Jones. This discussion contains spoilers up through episode …

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TM51 – Season 4 Night 4 with Terry Matalas 52:19

6y ago52:19

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The final fireside chat for 12 Monkeys season 4 takes us through the ups and downs of one of the most perfect episodes of television ever! Terry Matalas has quite a few insights to share for many of the lingering questions fans may still have, and we guarantee you'll be more enlightened after listening to this podcast than you were before you hit p…

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TM50 – S4E3 – 45 RPM 1:04:31

6y ago1:04:31

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It's time to explore the origin of the Witness in 12 Monkeys with our analysis of episode 403, "45 RPM." Cassie learns the hard way that using the same old strategy not only is doomed to fail but can cause unpredicted consequences. Plus Jennifer rejoins the fold! This discussion contains spoilers up through episode 403 but is spoiler-free for futur…

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TM49 – Season 4 Night 3 with Terry Matalas 1:00:38

6y ago1:00:38

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The third trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes begin the "descent into darkness" of night 3, which includes 407 “Daughters,” 408 “Demons,” and 409 “One Minute More.” The search for the weapon may have ended in tragedy, but the revelations made throughout the night were almost too much to take in! Terry's input is going to be incredibly crucial for …

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TM48 – S4E2 – Ouroboros 1:00:22

6y ago1:00:22

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Our podcast discussion continues for 12 Monkeys with a Terry Matalas penned and helmed episode, “Ouroboros,” in which Jones, Cassie, and Cole revisit the very first splinter from season 1 from a different perspective. Plenty of emotional content and opportunities to explain some problems with the time machine make this one of the best episodes of t…

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TM47 – Season 4 Night 2 with Terry Matalas 1:07:35

6y ago1:07:35

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[sc:tmtop] 12 Monkeys Season 4 Night 2 Discussion with Terry Matalas The second trio of 12 Monkeys season 4 episodes lightens the mood as Team Splinter embarks on series of adventures in night 2, which includes 404 “Legacy,” 405 “After,” and 406 “Die Glocke.” The search for the weapon is on as the Witness seeks […] The post TM47 – Season 4 Night 2 …

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TM46 – S4E1 – The End 58:54

6y ago58:54

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We’re back with more episode analysis for 12 Monkeys, this time with the season premiere, “The End,” which finds us right where we left off in season three. We talk about all of the conflicting emotions with the different members of the team and speculate on where things might be headed once they escape Titan. This discussion contains spoilers for …

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TM45 – Season 4 Night 1 with Terry Matalas 48:55

6y ago48:55

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The first chapter of 12 Monkeys season 4 has finally arrived, and fans all over the U.S. were glued to their seats as night 1 unfolded, including 401 "The End," 402 "Ouroboros," and 403 "45 RPM," and the three episodes together really felt like the first chapter of the final tale. The story of the Witness took center stage as the team struggled to …

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TM44 – 12 Monkeys Season 4 Preview (featuring Terry Matalas) 56:23

6y ago56:23

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With the final season of 12 Monkeys upon us, it’s important to reflect on the story so far, as complicated as it is, to have certain ideas fresh in our minds. Will certain fan theories prove true, or will they at least be addressed? Where did we leave off with the different characters? What are we guessing will happen in the final run of 12 Monkeys…

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SB101 – S5E22 – The End 1:03:28

6y ago1:03:28

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Thankfully, "The End" wasn't actually the end for Agents of SHIELD, but it still knocked us for an emotional loop in giving us some ending for certain characters. Although there is some discussion of whether or not the deaths in this finale were enough to sell the stakes that were set earlier in the season, the impact on the audience was definitely…

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SB100 – S5E21 – The Force of Gravity 46:38

6y ago46:38

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"The Force of Gravity" holds several meanings in this week's Agents of SHIELD, not just the obvious power wielded by Glenn Talbot a.k.a. Graviton. It also could refer to the triumphant moment for Philinda shippers as their beloved couple finally came together, or a case could be made that the gravity of family is pulling the fractured team back tog…

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SB99 – S5E20 – The One Who Will Save Us All 46:15

6y ago46:15

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Agents of SHIELD Season 5 Episode 20 Review: The One Who Will Save Us All In “The One Who Will Save Us All,” Agents of SHIELD introduces a new superhero/supervillain in Glen Talbot’s gravitonium-enhanced form. Our foreknowledge of what’s to come is both a blessing and a curse: we know where this is headed, but […] The post SB99 – S5E20 – The One Wh…

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SB98 – S5E19 – Option Two 43:06

6y ago43:06

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In choosing "Option Two" in this week's Agents of SHIELD, Coulson turns this episode into a wonderful, horror-style survival story. How ironic given his own survival is in question and Daisy and May move forward with their plan to save him. The fallout from some of the conflicts within the group get their due this week as things are clearly gearing…

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SB97 – S5E18 – All Roads Lead… 45:20

6+ y ago45:20

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In "All Roads Lead..." Agents of SHIELD brings a major conflict to fruition, but there's still so much to resolve, especially among the team. Have they simply pissed of General Hale such that the Kree will bring about the prophecy, or will something else begin the breaking apart of the Earth? It's still impossible to tell where "the destroyer of wo…

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SB96 – S5E17 – The Honeymoon 46:43

6+ y ago46:43

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The adventure depicted in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode, "The Honeymoon," probably isn't exactly the honeymoon Fitz and Simmons were hoping for. The theme running throughout "The Honeymoon" appears to be reckless actions or personal weakness, and for better or for worse, examples abound in each of the various storylines. Join us for show new…

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SB95 – S5E16 – Inside Voices 46:40

6+ y ago46:40

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"Inside Voices" really seemed to break up the team in Agents of SHIELD, and we're really wondering how this might lead to further disaster. With Coulson out in the wilderness with Talbot, Simmons and others off in a quinjet, May and Daisy in Zephyr One, and Mack and Deke stuck at the Lighthouse, things couldn't be more divided. Join us for show new…

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SB94 – S5E15 – Rise and Shine 50:22

6+ y ago50:22

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"Rise and Shine" was just what the second half of Agents of SHIELD season 5 needed: a boost of back story and a motivation for what comes next. Could we be seeing the start of a SHIELD-HYDRA alliance against a common enemy? And what will be the change that prevents the time loop from happening all over again? Join us for show news, commentary and a…

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SB93 – S5E14 – The Devil Complex 41:43

6+ y ago41:43

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The fear dimension plays tricks on us in this week's episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled "The Devil Complex," but deception lies elsewhere in the story as well when General Hale is brought onboard Zephyr One. With family relationships being revealed and with evidence mounting that the timeline still hasn't been altered, the fractured team has a lo…

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SB92 – S5E13 – Principia 43:58

6+ y ago43:58

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While "Principia" may be a set-up episode of Agents of SHIELD, the search for CyberTek is a rousing adventure to find a solution to the fear dimension rift, Elena's missing arms, and perhaps even Coulson's fatal condition. Can gravitonium and cybernetic parts fix all of their problems before General Hale finishes her team of... whatever it is she's…

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SB91 – S5E12 – The Real Deal 46:02

6+ y ago46:02

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The 100th episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled "The Real Deal" did not disappoint! With plenty of emotional moments, happy and sad, this almost felt like a season (or series) finale. But there's still plenty of story left to tell, and the stage is set for a remarkable second half of the season. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Th…

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SB90 – S5E11 – All the Comforts of Home 46:18

6+ y ago46:18

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As Agents of SHIELD returns from hiatus, "All the Comforts of Home" returns to familiar territory in more ways than one. Although some wonderful new characters spice up the action in this episode, the military enemy is a track well trod on this show. What tricks does Agents of SHIELD still have up its sleeve to make General Hale and her unclear mot…

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SB89 – S5E10 – Past Life 48:45

6+ y ago48:45

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The first pod of Agents of SHIELD ends with lots of death and plenty of questions, and Past Life takes on multiple meanings as an episode title. Apparently our team has made it back to the past, but what does that mean for those left in the future? And has anything been put into place to change things this time around, or does it all center around …

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SB88 – S5E9 – Best Laid Plans 46:51

6+ y ago46:51

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The Best Laid Plans in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode were anything but. Although Mack excelled at rallying the humans against Kasius, the Kree has a few tricks left up his sleeve. And the crew onboard the Zephyr went flying off on a wing and a prayer! What's the deal with the gravitonium, and who the heck is Kasius' so-called seer? Join us f…

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SB87 – S5E8 – The Last Day 54:45

6+ y ago54:45

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In one of the most brain-melting, heart-warming episodes of Agents of SHIELD yet, The Last Day gives us plenty of answers and leaves us with a thousand more questions. We attempt to break down the time loop in our discussion but also discuss those left in the Lighthouse, and we share our largest listener feedback segment so far this season. Join us…

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SB86 – S5E7 – Together or Not At All 42:52

6+ y ago42:52

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The setting is beginning to shift in the latest episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled Together or Not At All, and the title belies the separation of the team. Although Kasius and Sinara have a strange togetherness going on, it seems not everyone is headed to the surface where May has been pulled from certain death by Enoch and none other than Robin,…

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SB85 – S5E6 – Fun and Games 40:09

6+ y ago40:09

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The battle of the Inhumans heats up in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, Fun and Games. With Fitz in the mix, the wheels are in motion for a shift in focus to whatever's on the surface, and with all the deaths they leave behind them, it should be an interesting change for the show moving forward. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis fo…

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SB84 – S5E5 – Rewind 44:01

6+ y ago44:01

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Agents of SHIELD returns to more familiar territory in Rewind, and callbacks are plentiful with the return of Lance Hunter and a reference coming all the way from season 3. We get plenty of answers to questions but plenty more crop up in their place. With Fitz in the future, are we any closer to a solution to the mystery of why SHIELD was sent to 2…

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SB83 – S5E4 – A Life Earned 49:07

6+ y ago49:07

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Daisy enters the ring in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, A Life Earned, but will Kasius discover that there are more SHIELD agents in the Lighthouse? With the many discoveries made in this episode about the true objective of the Kree, the team has to make its move soon before all of its members are captured or worse! Will Fitz be coming to the…

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SB82 – S5E3 – A Life Spent 45:51

6+ y ago45:51

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Is everyone a bull in a china shop in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, A Life Spent? It's time to discuss whether or not our intrepid heroes are being a bit too brash in combating the complacency of those in the Lighthouse. More lives are at stake besides just those in the team! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for A Life Spent, F…

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