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STARTING SOON (Thursday, 9/8) at 11am Pacific: Let's Do Another Twitter Office Hours

Hey folks,

Let's do another Office Hours on Twitter Spaces tomorrow! To tune in, you'll need:

  • A Twitter account
  • A smartphone with a recent version of the Twitter app installed
  • [You can also just join using desktop/laptop, but you'll be unable to speak - only listen]

At 11am Pacific just go to my regular Twitter account and you should see the Space...

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Weekend Box Office Report - September 4, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, the country celebrates National Cinema Day. But did it work? 

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to View Post

Weekend Box Office Report - August 28, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

[Note: Sorry I didn't post last week's box office report, folks. Things have been super busy with the launch of Decoding TV and I anticipate they'll get busier still but you should still be able to expect these box office episodes in the feed on a weekly basis most of the time]

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movie...

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A conversation with Dave Porter, the composer for 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

Alright this one's slightly less random: Last week, after I spoke with Peter Diseth, I reached out to Dave Porter, the composer for Better Call Saul, to see if he might want to do a Twitter Space chat as well. Happily, he agreed! We discussed what it's been like for him to work on this ...

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A conversation with Peter Diseth, the man who plays Bill Oakley in 'Better Call Saul'

This is extremely random but very cool: I had a conversation this morning with actor Peter Diseth, the man who plays the lawyer Bill Oakley in Better Call Saul. If you're familiar with the show, you understand Oakley's significance. We discussed what it was like to audition for the role, act opposite Bob Odenkirk, and a bunch of other stuff that I don't want to reveal. Suffice it to sa...

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Dave on Dave: Launching Decoding TV

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Chen discusses the launch of DecodingTV.com.

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Better Call Saul S6E13 - 'Saul Gone' Review

In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss Better Call Saul series finale, "Saul Gone." What a journey it's been! Thanks, as always, for your support.

This will be the last TV-related bonus audio I post here. From this point forward, keep it tuned into DecodingTV.com for any future TV experiments. 

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The Next Phase of the Chenpire: Moving All TV Stuff to DecodingTV.com

What I've learned the past few months

Changes are coming to my Patreon page! [The video above and the text below should cover similar material]

Recently, I've re-started the Decoding Westworld (now Decoding TV) and A Cast of Kings podcasts with new co-hosts. I've had such an amazing time getting to know Siddhant Adlakha and Kim Renfro, and listeners really seem to enjoy our dynami...

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Decoding Westworld S4E8 - Que Será, Será

BIG NEWS: All my TV-related content is moving off my Patreon page and onto DecodingTV.com! Expect an update on this shortly on this Patreon page with a bunch more details. Also: If you're seeing this message, it means you will be granted a free trial to DecodingTV.com. Thanks for your support and patience as I build ...

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Weekend Box Office Report - August 14, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, things start getting pretty bleak out there and they will be for awhile!

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2022-08-14 17:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post

STARTING SOON (Thursday, 8/11) at 9am Pacific: Let's Do Another Twitter Office Hours

Hey folks,

Let's do another Office Hours on Twitter Spaces tomorrow! To tune in, you'll need:

  • A Twitter account
  • A smartphone with a recent version of the Twitter app installed
  • [You can also just join using desktop/laptop, but you'll be unable to speak - only listen]

At 9am Pacific just go to my regular Twitter account and you should see the Space ...

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Better Call Saul S6E12 - 'Waterworks' Review

In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss Better Call Saul Season 6 episode 12, "Waterworks," which sheds light on the fate of a beloved character.

Thanks, as always, for your support.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "...

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Decoding Westworld S4E7 - Metanoia (with Bonus)

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK: Decoding Westworld will soon become Decoding TV! Please find us online below and keep it tuned in to Decoding TV starting next week.

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 7 of Westworld, "Metanoia."

For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the en...

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Weekend Box Office Report - August 7, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, Bullet Train becomes the last big movie of the summer.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to View Post

WTF is happening at Warner Bros. Discovery this week?

A lot happened at Warner Bros. Discovery this week! In this Twitter Space, I try to break down the major events with Joe Aragon (AKA CinemaJoe on Tiktok). Major links to news items are below.

I'm making it available as a podcast to Patrons. Thanks, as always, for your support!

Links: 

Better Call Saul S6E11 - 'Breaking Bad' Review

In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss Better Call Saul Season 6 episode 11, "Breaking Bad," which offers folks a long-anticipated reunion. 

Thanks, as always, for your support.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the ...

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Weekend Box Office Report - July 31, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, DC League of Superpets underwhelms at the box office.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to View Post

Decoding Westworld S4E6 - Fidelity (with Bonus)

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 6 of Westworld, "Fidelity."

For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in one go. ...

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Better Call Saul S6E10 - 'Nippy' Review

In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss Better Call Saul Season 6 episode 10, "Nippy," which is a massive shift in tone from the rest of the season. 

Thanks, as always, for your support.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going...

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Decoding Westworld S4E5 - Zhuangzi (with Bonus)

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 5 of Westworld, "Zhuangzi."

For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in one go. ...

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Weekend Box Office Report - July 24, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, Nope opens pretty well...but not as well as Us.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to View Post

'The Gray Man' Post-Watch-Along Discussion

Thanks to all those who tuned into last night's watch-along of The Gray Man! Here's a recording of the chat we had afterwards. Thanks for being Patrons and hope y'all had a good time!

Patrons: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership...

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STARTING SOON: Today (7/22) at 5:30pm Pacific: Let's watch 'The Gray Man' together!

Hey Patrons,

This Friday (7/22), Netflix will be streaming The Gray Man. It's the newest film from the Russo brothers, who are still trying to find a post-Avengers hit. If you're around, let's watch it together!

At 5:30PM Pacific on Friday, simply click on the Zoom link ab...

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Better Call Saul S6E9 - 'Fun and Games' Review

In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss Better Call Saul Season 6 episode 9, "Fun and Games," which ties up loose ends and teases some intriguing possibilities for the final episodes of the series. 

Thanks, as always, for your support.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2022-07-19 07:16:29 +0000 UTC View Post

Decoding Westworld S4E4 - Generation Loss (with Bonus)

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 4 of Westworld, "Generation Loss."

For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in o...

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Weekend Box Office Report - July 17, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, Thor drops precipitously and Where the Crawdads Sing notches a solid opening.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2022-07-17 17:15:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Better Call Saul S6E8 - 'Point and Shoot' Review

Better Call Saul is back! In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the mid-Better Call Saul season 6 episode 8, "Point and Shoot."

Thanks, as always, for your support.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Memb...

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Decoding Westworld S4E3 - Années Folles (with Bonus)

In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 3 of Westworld, "Années Folles."

For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and get all the Westworld-related content in on...

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Weekend Box Office Report - July 10, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)

On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!

This week, Thor: Love and Thunder does well. But how well? 

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review (feat. Chris Rudd from Streaming Things)

Thor: Love and Thunder is out this weekend! I chatted with Chris Rudd from the Streaming Things podcast about it. We discussed the unwieldy mix of tones in this movie, how ...

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