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by Brian Chaney, Donnie Gordon
A For All Mankind Podcast
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- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
Star City - S1E8 - The Wolves
Hey Bobs! We've reached the end of Star City Season 1 with Episode 8 — "The Wolves" — and what a ride. Donnie landed on a 9.5 and Brian on a 9. After the gut-punch of Episode 6 and the time jump in 7, the finale delivers big payoffs: the shocking truth about who survived Venera, Valya's heartbreaking sacrifice, Sasha and Shadrha's desperate run for the Finnish border, and Belikova's return from orbit. We also get emotional reunions, a clever ruse involving the Chief Designer, and Irina showing a few cracks in her armor. We break down the twists, the character work (especially Sasha's arc and that final Valya scene), our nitpicks on the last 10 minutes, and why this season was such a standout. Plus: our hopes for Season 2 and where the story could go next. Drop your takes at happyvalleyfam@gmail.com — we read every one! See you next week, Bobs!
- 3 weeks ago1h 19m
Star City - S1E7 - Plow Deep
Hey Bobs! We're back with Star City Season 1, Episode 7 — "Plow Deep" — and this one hit different than we expected. After the gut-punch of Episode 6, Donnie and Brian both landed on an 8. The show pulls off a major time jump to 1971 and a soft reset that initially felt jarring… but ultimately sets up some powerful new arcs. We finally get to see Belikova step back into her element as she's sent on a high-stakes mission, while Sergei finds himself stuck in the "nerd pit" and Raskova's position grows more precarious by the day. We break down the emotional weight of Belikova's storyline, the shifting power dynamics at Star City, Irina's increasingly dangerous game, and that final scene that left us both stunned (and a little worried about how it affects Episode 6). Plus: listener mail and our honest thoughts on whether this reset works. Drop your theories at happyvalleyfam@gmail.com — we read every one! See you next week, Bobs!
- 4 weeks ago18 min
Silo - Season 3 Podcast Teaser
Donnie and Brian are back with something new — welcome to The Outside View, a Silo podcast from Kings of Media. We're kicking things off with this special Season 3 preview episode, and we're fired up. After binging Seasons 1 and 2 over the winter, we break down why Silo went from "pretty good" to "excellent," what made Season 2 such a step up, and why that finale hero shot of Juliette walking over the hill still hits so hard. We dive into the Season 3 trailer (yes, we paused and counted the 50 silos), talk about the big questions heading into the new season — Juliette's memory loss, what the Algorithm is really up to, Bernard's fate, Solo and the kids, and how deep this puzzle box is about to go. Plus we geek out over the production design, the slow-burn storytelling, and why this show nails the "reveal just enough to keep you obsessed" formula. If you're coming over from Happy Valley / For All Mankind, or you're already deep in the Silo fandom, this one's for you. See you Friday! Check us out on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outside-view/id6785644465
- Jun 26, 20261h 21m
Star City - S1E6 - Awl in a Sack
Hey Bobs! We just watched Star City Season 1, Episode 6 — “Awl in a Sack” — and I don’t even know where to start. Donnie gave it a 9.8 and Brian a 9. This might be one of the best hours of television we’ve ever seen. After weeks of slow-burn tension, everything comes crashing down in the most devastating way possible. Irina’s pursuit in Moscow takes a dark turn, Raskova makes some brutal decisions, and the Venus mission reaches a tragic, unforgettable climax that left us both stunned. We brea...
- Jun 19, 20261h 1m
Star City - S1E5 - Dark Forest
Hey Bobs! We’re back with Star City Season 1, Episode 5 — “Bite Your Elbow” — and this one is an absolute pressure cooker. Donnie and Brian both landed on a 9. After last week’s setup, this episode delivers payoff after payoff: Irina makes a devastating discovery and confronts Tanya, Valya finds himself cornered with no good options left, and the Chief Designer’s secret Venus mission finally launches under cover of night. We also get one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking moments of the ...
- Jun 13, 20261h 15m
Star City - S1E4 - Dark Forest
Hey Bobs! We’re deep into Star City Season 1, Episode 4 — “Dark Forest” — and this one hit different. Donnie landed on a solid 8 while Brian went 9. After the emotional and espionage-heavy setup of the first three episodes, this one starts pulling the threads tight: Irina’s promotion to field agent, Raskova feeling the heat from Moscow, and the Chief Designer quietly assembling a crew for a secret nine-month mission that has massive implications. We also finally learn the truth about Valya… a...
- Jun 6, 20261h 16m
Star City - S1E3 - Bad Dancer
Hey Bobs! We’re back in Star City for Season 1, Episode 3 — “Bad Dancer” — and this one hit different. Donnie gave it a strong 9, and we’re both officially all in. After a slower start, this episode delivered big: Irina’s growing obsession with the people she’s surveilling, Tanya’s heartbreaking longing for freedom through music, and that gut-punch reveal at the end that flipped everything. The Luna 17 mission brought the tension (and tragedy), while the Chief Designer’s secret Venus ambition...
- Jun 4, 20261h 11m
Star City - S1E1/2 - The Eyes / A Bear on a Chain
Hey Comrade Bobs! We’re diving into the Soviet side of the For All Mankind universe with Star City Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 — “The Eyes” and “A Bear on a Chain.” This one’s a slow-burn political thriller with a definite Andor vibe — gritty, paranoid, and full of tension. We follow Irina’s origin story as she navigates the KGB machine, young Sergei catching the Chief Designer’s eye, and Belikova’s high-stakes moon landing that goes sideways in spectacular fashion (yes, there’s a bear). The...
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