Squawking Dead

Originally Recorded: 2022/04/25 This episode includes both the reaction to and full episode breakdown of Better Call Saul's 3rd episode of its 6th and final season titled, "Rock and a Hard Place" Don't want to wait for these episodes to release via the audio podcast? They're already up on our YouTube Channel, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFbym77lCpYWlT2QTa4XmYZycsvyiXxQZ As always, you can get the inside baseball on our podcast by creating a free account on Ko-fi.com and following us on Ko-fi.com/SQUAWKINGDEAD. It's the only place we post our upcoming recording sessions, so that you can lend us your thoughts in the real-time chat during our episode breakdowns; the unedited episode recordings to stream for your enjoyment (in the event you can't make our recording sessions); and it's the platform we use to develop and experiment new ideas, schedule our Jackbox Games live streams and watch parties, and a whole host of other fun things we reserve for the select few who send us a signal that their inve

Originally Recorded 2022/04/23 Our inaugural coverage of (something other than an episode of The Walking Dead Universe) Better Call Saul: In its 6th and final season. You have Sherrandy (AKA @BlazyGardener) to thank as she was the one who was really passionate about us doing this and, as we've alluded to at many points during our podcast's history, we've always wanted to branch out and talk about other television shows under this podcast's banner (and Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul are usually first on the list of series that are rattled off). As both the 1st and 2nd episodes of this season of Better Call Saul were released, simultaneously, so too goes our episode coverage. As mentioned in the pre-amble, we first debuted these episodes on our YouTube Channel, to fairly decent reception, so we continued along this path. Our first several episodes and reaction videos were marked unlisted, to create more of a groundswell and to receive more feedback from our Ko-fi members, then we debuted them all in a row a few

Is no one really gone until they're gone? #MadisonClark has returned AND has finally crossed paths with #MorganJones and we have a LOT to say about that. #AliciaClark may be "gone", but her presence still casts quite the shadow over our episode coverage. It feels like a long-overdue clearing of the table that is #FearTWD's 7th season is finally complete and we're already setting it for #FearTWDseason8! Want to receive these episodes WAY EARLY and the way they were intended: Unedited and RAW? This one's quite a doozy! To get started, you don't have to buy us a coffee or even join a membership tier: just create a FREE Ko-fi.com account and follow us on Ko-fi.com/SQUAWKINGDEAD. Following us means you'll be notified (via Browser and/or Email) of when we schedule our recording sessions, WHICH ARE FREE to the public, and you can always jump in when you feel ready to send us a signal that we've earned your support . Get started, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-194-FearTWD-7x15-Amin-Z8Z0CW5UA

In celebration of Fear The Walking Dead's 100th episode, we go on quite the emotional journey with our guest, Sarabeth Pollock, as we transpose this episode over the  series, at large, which allowed us to appreciate its beautiful journey (as well as that of #AliciaClark) as well as understand its flaws.... and, perhaps, the cracks that have formed within us all over the last few years and our relationship to #FearTWD over the course of time. Of course, the unedited recordings are a riot: we had quite the pre-show discussion (with all the technical gaffes and yucks), as well as a whole host of shenanigans that were left on the cutting room floor. What's great about supporting a #podcast such as our is the ability to lend your voice to these recordings, at no cost. Just create a FREE account on Ko-fi.com and support us, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-194-FearTWD-7x15-Amin-Z8Z0CW5UA

Love isn't just a feeling, it's an expression. There's no doubt that we, SQUAWKING DEAD, love #FearTWD and do our best to show you why you might love it, too. We loved this episode, whether it's because there was major movement in the overall story arc or as we further peeled back the relationship dynamics between #AliciaClark & #VictorStrand (and #DanielSalazar & Charlie). After listening, won't you let us know what you loved most? As always, if you want the chance of grabbing these episodes early, raw, and unedited, all you have to do is FOLLOW US (no tips, no need to join a membership tier) so that you know as soon as they drop. From there, simply buying us a coffee will grant you access to all our Unedited Episode Recordings (and so much more) for 30 days! If you're excited about what we do and want to support this outfit for even less than a cup of coffee a month, consider joining a membership tier for as little as $1, while supporting the BEST #TWD #podcast, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-AC

As things feel hopeless for our survivors, so too have the hosts of your favorite #TWDU #podcast have been feeling (despite a great episode with incremental gains). We vent some personal frustrations/concerns, while maintaining our usual value-based analysis. #AliciaClark & #MorganJones push on, like us, doing things their characters wouldn't normally do, but it's the right thing for the right reason. Like us, Dwight & Sherry surge forward, finding reasons to press on. We had an incredible pre-show, telling personal stories and great conversation. We edited out some pretty spicy stuff in between and in the post-show banter. If you want the ability to join us during our closed recording sessions, as well as the ability to stream the unedited episode recordings (whether you are able to make the recording session or not) early, before everyone else, support your favorite podcast by heading here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-192-FearTWD-7x13-The-D1D6CPDA5

Despite there being noticeable movement in the story arc, frustrations are bubbling (some regard this as welcoming, others not so much): We lose Howard, just after gleaning more of his background, along with #JohnDorieSr as he finally forges a path that give him a sense of closure (doing the right thing for the right reasons... because "it's not too late... it's never too late") We had to cut out major chunks of this conversation that actually do expand on some of the conversation that we had, but didn't make the final cut. There are also a ton of laughs in the pre-show (which you sort of catch the tail on on into the actual episode intro, if you look at everyone's face as I forge on). Get your hands on this and future unedited episode recordings, along with the ability to join the conversation in our closed recording sessions by supporting the best #TWDU #podcast out there! Head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-191-FearTWD-7x12-Sonn-F1F7CKN3Y

This episode is a perfect example of feeling at a loss about what else there might even be to talk about, other than our feelings of frustration with what #LucianaGalvez feels she has to do to #DanielSalazar, and walking away with some mind-blowing realizations about what Daniel is really struggling with. WOW, I have to tell you: the total raw recording came out to roughly FOUR HOURS, packed with both this episode and the last (an excerpt where we discussed #MelissaMcBride's exit from what was supposed to be the #DarylDixon / #CarolPeletier #TWD #Spinoff series), not to mention SO many things that are not safe for public consumption and hilarious technical difficulties (e.g., Jasmine pedantically needling our sponsor about the quality of their product!!). ALL of this material is available EARLY for our supporters, who know that this is the best #TWDU #podcast! Head here for more: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-189-FearTWD-7x11-Ofe-A0A8CFXCF

We extracted this conversation from our upcoming discussion on #FearTWD 7x11 "Ofelia". #MelissaMcBride announced she would not be joining #NormanReedus in the, still unnamed, upcoming #CarolAndDaryl #Spinoff series. We get into the eruption from the minority in the #CARYL contingent and the response. As we said, we had lifted this conversation from out upcoming discussion on #FearTheWalkingDead 7x11 "Ofelia". We edited out a lot from even this 25 minute video (and you thought this was spicy?)! If you always want early access to our unedited episode discussions and to get the full, unvarnished breakdown, support the best #TWDU #podcast by heading here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-189-FearTWD-7x11-Ofe-A0A8CFXCF

This episode takes time to finally focus on Charlie. Although "Mourning Cloak" is meant to highlight the beginning of the end for her, it might serve as a reawakening for #JuneDorie, who had retreated into herself since #JohnDorie's demise (similar to #AliciaClark). And how do we feel about Howard after this episode? We had some massive technical issues, which ended up stirring a LOT of slap-happy behavior, a chunk of it which we managed to capture in the Unedited Version of this episode. If you want to stream this and get early access to future unedited episode recordings, as well attend the real-time chat during our recording sessions, support your favorite #TWDU #podcast, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-188-FearTWD-7x10-Mour-Z8Z3CC3VB

The #midseasonpremiere kicks off with #AliciaClark's revolution underway, having already sought assistance from Arno (and failed). With that understanding, the show-runners take time to tell us an anthologized story in the process to show her a new way forward: to much polarization from the audience. This was originally meant to be a #livestream that underwent horrible dips and stops. We stitched a rough copy of exactly what went down, with all its mishaps for our supporters - if you you'd like to watch it knowing that you are supporting the BEST #TWDU #podcast (that are only human and encounter difficulties like the rest of you, only on full display), head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-187-FearTWD-7x09-Fol-Y8Y3CAKEF

We do our absolute best to make sense of what felt, overall, to be a slightly "off" episode. This episode made us feel, in the most visceral way, the race towards #TWD's finish. More than anything else, for all the build-up her character was afforded, we were aghast at the sudden dispatching of #LeahShaw and Dave, at least, is had issues with the direction #LanceHornsby's character is heading. A WHOLE lot was taken out this episode, including a bevvy of technical difficulties, but also a whole lot of exposition you don't want to miss. As a supporter of the best #TWDU #podcast, bar none, you are entitled to EARLY ACCESS to the unedited breakdown as well as the ability to join future recording sessions. Want more info? Head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-186-TWD-11x16-Acts-of-E1E1C2B6K

You can't un-ring a bell. In this episode, we discuss the multitude of ways characters operate in the world where the truth is revealed. We also follow #LanceHornsby through his descent into ineptitude as he completely misunderstands the world outside #TheCommonwealth's walls. And, oh yes, this episode allowed us to venture into conversations about political philosophy. If you thought the EDITED version of this #podcast was already spicy, wait until you watch the edited version! From the candid pre-show, the cool-down post-show, and the extended conversation in-between that was cut for time (and relevance) - you should know that you can always get early access, whilst supporting the BEST #TWDUniverse podcast, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-185-TWD-11x15-Trust-A0A4BXSK3

The Rotten Core isn't just about the rot inside #TheCommonwealth (namely, and for the sake of brevity, #LanceHornsby), but the surprisingly emotional exploration of what it must've been like for #MaggieRhee & #Negan to live inside their grief for so long: how it manifests, (re)visiting specific scenes from this perspective. You have access to a whole HOUR of unedited footage, filled to the brim with hilarious outtakes and and behind the scenes gossip: available only to supporters of the BEST #TWDUniverse #podcast! Head here to grab that AND join the family: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-184-TWD-11x14-The-Rott-M4M3BTEI7

Using some time-trickery, this episode does a great bait and switch on who is "the hero of their own story". But as we peel back the layers, even though it appears as though #TheCommonwealth is being goaded into a bigger conflict than #LanceHornsby (the instigator) anticipated, #FatherGabriel's sermon reminds us that, ultimately, we're all the same and that we must have faith in the idea of The Commonwealth as #TheWalkingDead's endgame. You'd be surprised at how many yucks we left out of the final edit of this #podcast, even though we kept so many in. We also took some more time to expand on some ideas and had a pretty *interesting* pre/post-show you don't want to miss. To get access to the unedited recording and so much more, head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACESS-to-Episode-182-TWD-11x13-Warlords-A0A6BL8TT

Originally Recorded: 2022/10/13 What this conversation was supposed to be about was #TWD S11(A), thus far, and what, as a result, we might see in the latter trimesters of #TheWalkingDead's 11th and final season. What it became was a holistic analysis of #TWDUniverse on the whole! Luckily, we were able to channel all of that discussion back into the subject at hand, which made for a stupendous conversation! I know we talk a big game about our Unedited Episode Recordings, but this is one you will definitely want to watch/listen to: especially in the beginning, we talk about things most definitely not fit for public consumption!

What is luck? Is it forged? Is it random? Where was it when #MaggieRhee's subsequent communities fell and while on the road with #HershelRhee? And what about #LanceHornsby, a nobody who believed in himself so much he became someone indispensable to #TheCommonwealth? We tell some deeply personal stories in the pre-show and expand on so much more in the Unedited Episode Recording of this #podcast. It's definitely well worth the watch/listen. To get eyes on it while supporting one of the BEST #TWDUniverse #podcasts, head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-181-TWD-11x12-The-Luck-W7W8BKOFE

At 1900 hours, or Seven in the PM, we're going 11x11 on your asses. This episode introduced a satisfying amount of frustration (we know how that sounds): between the deception wrought upon #EugenePorter (on behalf of #StephanieVega / Shira / #MaxineHawkins), the larger deception of #TheCommonwealth on #Mercer (and Connie/Kelly), and #LanceHornsby showing his cards to #CarolPeletier. We definitely cut out a lot of hijinks and extended conversations (not to mention rampant technical difficulties - which are hilarious in their own way) in the pre-show, post-show, and even throughout the episode! This is definitely an unedited episode recording you do not want to miss out on! You can stream it, now, and all Early Access Unedited Episode Recordings by supporting us, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-180-TWD-11x11-Rogue-El-T6T3BG32W

DECONSTRUCT #THECOMMONWEALTH! …From their economic system to systemic inequality (both spoken and unspoken). Dave's obsession with "allowance". Ninja #CarolPeletier with the long hair's partnership with a vastly more sympathetic #LanceHornsby. And we're here for #Carzekiel & #Mercress / #Princer / #Merces. Over 3+ HOURS of laughter (especially during the intro) and massively extended takes that #TWDU aficionados would appreciate that we simply had to cut for time are contained in the UNEDITED EPISODE RECORDING! Stream this, now, whilst supporting the BEST #TWDUniverse #podcast, here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-179-TWD-11x10-New-Haun-M4M1BBDAN

WE'RE BACK breaking down episodes! The fate of #Neggie hangs in the balance! We dissect the state of #TWD on the whole, whilst drilling down key examples: including some #SpookyBetaShit in the case of #FatherGabriel! THE UNEDITED VERSION of this recording is a whopping 3 HOURS! It's filled to the brim with gaffes and expansion that just went missing in the high quality recordings that we simply couldn't technically retrieve (so this one is well-worth the watch). To stream it while supporting the BEST #TWDUniverse #podcast, just click here: https://ko-fi.com/post/EARLY-ACCESS-to-Episode-178-TWD-11x09-No-Othe-I3I2AO5M7