Our threat levels were critical, but they've been neutralized, because we're just that good and you know it. And we're never leaving Slough House. Hey, just like River!
Chris is back this week with Bankole and Angel for the rollercoaster finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 5 on Apple TV, and together the squad tries to figure out what this new resolution might mean for the show going forward, while celebrating Diana's takeover finally landing.
After Chris gives his debrief on the London Film Festival, they start by marveling at the truth behind Lamb's story from episode 3 (11:34), before quickly addressing both the competence and significance of the dissidents' plan for retribution (16:04). They also call River out for projecting and applaud for Claude for managing to somehow fail upwards into survival, which is as hilarious as it is surprising.
Additionally, they dive into a discussion on whether the show wants us to believe River is competent (32:13) and why Claude never stood a chance against Lamb (37:12), as well as how the book handled the events of the episode — and season — a bit differently (47:18), after which they share some fun recommendations and their expectations for the already high-octane sixth season of the show (50:30).
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Chris' London Film Festival Highlights!
Chris' take on 'The Secret Agent'.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Chris and Angel
Production by: Ebube Ubochi
Ebuka & Jibbz, the most electrifying duo in entertainment, are back to dissect what is universally accepted as Dwayne Johnson's acting magnum opus in Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine". They discuss The Rock's Hollywood story so far (18:17) and other WWE converts, his amazing performance as Mark Kerr (27:27), before briefly touching on the Safdie split (49:45) and Oscar predictions for 'The Smashing Machine' (1:13:11)
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The whole squad is in for the showdown of a lifetime this week, as Thomas Godolkin's plan is finally revealed, so we brought back-up too — Ebube joins the Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale this week to make sense of the finale of 'Gen V' season two.
They start by discussing bob-gate, as well as the fandom's mixed feelings about the end of the season and what it could mean for the future of both 'Gen V' and 'The Boys', then they get into the potential plot conveniences while praising the finale's incredible performances (Keeya, please call Oseghale). They also try to decide whether the show used Thomas Godolkin effectively enough, and if there's more to Sage's role than we all initially thought.
Plus, Polarity gets his flowers for being the actual adult in the room, and the squad shares their thoughts on the episode's fun cameos, as well as the newly revealed resistance.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Chiagoziem, Oseghale and Ebube
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Ebube subs in for Chris this week, but our squad doesn't miss a beat as they engage in one of the all-time great debriefs. Bankole, Angel and Ebube are under intense interrogation this week about the events of the penultimate episode of 'Slow Horses' Season 5. First, they respond to some recent comments from our YouTube listeners (6:24) before heading - with their eyes closed - to the Piss Underpass (19:55). They then wrap up by heading to The Park and scrutinising Claude's saviour complex and deciding just who to trust (28:30).
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You know that feeling? The bittersweet one?... When your wild theory turns out to be true and you’re stoked, but also your wild theory turned out to be true so now your favorite characters are absolutely cooked? Yeah?… Well so do we.
On the penultimate episode of Gen V Season 2, Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale find themselves reckoning with the fact that Marie might be not just the Avatar, but Paul Atreides. They get into the true implications of her seemingly limitless power, the extent to which Cate is — or isn't — redeemable, and how Keeya Kings’s portrayal of Annabeth is becoming an emotional cornerstone for the season. (Keeya, please call Oseghale if you're reading this).
They also make some Godolkin University-educated guesses on who’s most likely to die in next week’s season finale. Somehow, they additionally end up trying to figure out the mechanics of what is definitely the most repulsive pocket dimension put to fiction. Lock in, buddy.
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The squad dives into the wild events of the mayoral rallies on this week’s ‘Slow Horses’. Before that though, they herald the upcoming arrival of the next Apple TV+ show based on books by Mick Herron — ‘Down Cemetery Road’ — set to premiere once Slow Horses concludes its current season.
Now halfway through the season, the chaos is like a train wreck — we can't stop watching. River and Coe have taken the description of "Loser-Misfit-Boozer" to entirely new heights this time, while Flyte rapidly skyrockets up our likability rankings.
Bankole, Angel and Chris also can’t help but praise Claude’s unexpected competence in wielding his influence (7:20), and we’ll just have to see how long that lasts.
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Ayisha, Ebuka & Jibbz are washed up podcasters in a race against time to save their baby as they discuss 'One Battle After Another'. They discuss PTA as a director (11:11) before doing a deep dive on each of the movie's main characters (40:18) and finish up with some Oscar predictions (1:40:13).
Hosts: Ebuka
Guests: Ayisha & Jibbz
Oh... You need a break? Today?! Nah, not here. Get in, loser — we’re heading to a doomsday bunker.
The squad is holed up with their favorite billionaire this week as they try to figure out what comes next for the Elmira escapees. They start by being grateful that Sam and the Kool-Aid man have a lot in common, even though he desperately needs to learn how to actually fight, and then try to bridge the gap between Marie and Annabeth.
They also debate the wisdom if any, as well as the potential pitfalls, of the storyline and characters of Prime Video’s ‘The Boys’ becoming more relevant in ‘Gen V’, as well as Cipher’s plan, power mechanics and true connection to Marie.
Plus, some VERY prescient theories for the close of the seasonal arc!
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
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Wait a second... Is Lamb... Worried?!
Bankole, Chris and Angel are on the edge of their seats this week, watching Jackson Lamb potentially on the back foot for what might just be the first ever in what is probably Bankole's favorite episode of 'Slow Horses' till date.
The guys start by dutifully listening to Angel explain why everyone should watch HBO's 'The Pitt' — she's very convincing — and then go on to discuss the duality of enjoying seeing the agents working together in one place while wishing they weren't doing it in captivity.
The team also tries to discern just how much truth might be present in Lamb's tall tale, and if he could even be talking about himself, as well as how it's possible for Roddy to be as delusional and irresponsible as he is. They of course also hand out this week's Louisa Awards for competence and decide who this week's slowest horse is.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
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Welcome to fifth period, where we’ve got milk merchants, karma and comedy in session!
Oseghale is back! And he’s showing Bankole and Chiagoziem the insights that just might help Marie take down Cipher on Prime Video's 'Gen V'.
The crew huddles up to guess what colour Cipher’s blood truly is, and whether he’s fond of a certain blue injection from The Boys, before getting into the refreshing change of pace that is Sam getting some peace and resolution for once. They also rue the day Sage waltzed her way into this script, and crown Emma once again as the funniest character in the show because of course she is.
At 33:46, skip to 34:34 to avoid light spoilers for Severance Season 2.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm and eating disorders.
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Does anyone do any work around here? Well, of course not — this is Slough House. And somehow Roddy's delusion has only grown since last week.
Bankole returns with Chris and Angel for the second episode of 'Slow Horses' season 5 on Apple TV+, and miraculously they might be on the same wavelength with Lamb for once: they can't decide which character is the least competent.
They start by providing some much needed recommendations for the current — and upcoming — season of TV (what a time to be alive). Then they get into this week's action and give props to Shirley for being the only agent who's actually awake in this episode (7:10). They also put out a notice that Claude's days are numbered, and take some educated guesses on what the assailants' true motives might be. Is it all connected?...
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It's the fight of the decade in the world of 'The Boys'! And frankly, we're scared in the front row.
Bankole and Chiagoziem are tag teaming this fight for this week's 'Gen V' and they give each other their flowers for all the predictions they correctly made about the events of this episode, before proceeding to set them on fire as they're hit by the curve ball the story throws them about Cipher.
They praise Cipher's calm intellect and discuss the show's apt naming system for goats, inadvertently cementing the status of Avatar: The Last Airbender as iconic storytelling, all while fearing for Jordan's life and wondering if there are certain angles best left unseen in the bathroom.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guest: Chiagoziem
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A fifth season?! We are SO back. Back in the trenches of course. Bankole is joined by Chris and Angel for the season five premiere of 'Slow Horses' on Apple TV+, and they're frankly still reeling from the events of the season four finale.
They discuss the current state of affairs for each character in an attempt to figure out who's doing the best, analyze Louisa's big decision, and grieve River not knowing what to do with himself, before making an official proclamation of Lamb's greatest insults.
And while they're at it, they try to uncover who may be after Roddy.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
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Rife with secret mimics and Starlighters, trad supes and evil ciphers, God U is buzzing with the triumphant return of its framed heroes. And we're fully enrolled.
Welcome to Sophomore Year! Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale are back in the world of 'The Boys' to discuss the return of 'Gen V'. They start by sharing their thoughts on the show's handling of Chance Perdomo's passing, before discussing the season's new characters and the events of the three-episode premiere. While they're at it, they try to figure out how soon Marie will start blood bending, as well as what dangerous powers the new dean of students may be hiding.
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
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Batten down the hatches & grab your crossbows, Jibbz & Ebuka spill about Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later". They discuss the two distinct halves of the film (19:55), Spike's decision to leave the island (39:45), that bonkers ending (55:55), before jumping into The Ballerina (1:08:06) and what makes a good action star (1:14:35)
As we eagerly await this year's EMMY nominations, Bankole & Cris share their Hail Mary prayer requests for the filmmakers, performers & shows they would love to see nominated. Warning: Excessive gushing about your favourite shows, including 'Severance' (18:55), 'Industry' (48:55), 'Shrinking' (1:01:10) and more.
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We're recommending again! William returns to the pod to chat with Bankole about some of the 2025 TV Shows that have gone under the radar (10:45), including Natasha Lyonne's 'Poker Face'. Then they share their excitement (and cautious optimism) for the year's jam-packed summer movie schedule (50:45).
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Guest: William Goodman
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THIS is what happens. When A-List talent meets societal commentary and narrative genius.
Ebube and Chinedu reunite with Emmanuel for a hilariously detailed discussion of Jon Hamm's new Apple TV+ show, 'Your Friends & Neighbours'. They discuss Apple's strategies for both media and technology, including how they approach telling people about their shows, before getting into what this show teaches us about wealth and culture.
They get into the woes of parenting, the mechanics of excess, and the injustice of romance, laughing all the way and finishing up with the year's most reflective iteration of "Hot or Not".
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Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Chinedu Iheji
Guest: Emmanuel
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Ayisha, Chris & Ofili are here to give their review of the Cannes film festival and talk us through the most anticipated films from the festival. We talk about WHY we love the Cannes film festival and the general workings of the festival (08:55), discuss Jafar Panahi and his Palme d'Or winning movie 'It Was Just an Accident' (16:13), Joachim Trier's newest film - 'Sentimental Value' (26:35), and predictions on how the festival & the general state of the world could affect awards voting (01:01:02).
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This was Bankole's dream, but the dream changed. He is joined by Lolade (in the studio!) and their very own mother of dance, Cris, to discuss the hilarious and excellent fourth season of 'Hacks'. They first head to Singapore to share their thoughts on the season finale (6:30) and what they hope to see in the fifth season, before awarding their end-of-season superlatives (20:50).
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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guest: Lolade and Cris
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