The quarter is over, the quotas have all been met, and the innies are making a metaphorical break for it. This week Karen is joined by special guest Lucy for a discussion of all that and also the ethics of parties involving waffles. Next up on Severance: The season one finale, S1E9 “The We We Are”. ...

Well blessed be the fruit loops, we’re back! Are you ready for The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale? Whether your answer is “YES!”, “maybe…”, or “hell no”, we hope you listen to our quick pre-season review to give you an idea of what you might be in store for, with some general talk abo...

“Don’t believe everything you’re foretold.” Penny, Sam and Kara come together to talk about what’s in the box. Along the way, they veer into some great tangents, including Djo, Y2K makeup and fashion trends, To Live and Die in L.A., Doctor Who, Edna Mode and the impracticality of capes, Afroman, CPT...

In this episode, Kelsey and Gen discuss The Devil Is Busy, a documentary short directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, released on HBO Max in 2025. Since its release it's been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The film follows a single day inside an abortion...

This ep is one of the lower-rated ones this season, but my wonderful guest Rebecca and I found a lot to talk about. Two particularly crucial things about this ep, IMO, are: 1: It’s when the Alexandrians finally come to terms with the world as it is in the ZA, and 2. There’s a really cool sewer zombi...

The innies have HAD IT this week, and we don’t blame them. Also, Milchick has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (and well deserved) day. The smug motherf#$%r. Mentioned: Michael Chernus (Ricken) on Ricken’s childhood and upbringing: https://www.reddit.com/r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus/comments/1hls1z...

“Evil white folks really do have a Mecca.” Penny and Sam have a lot of laughs digging into this Lindsey-focused episode about the struggle between morals and the pursuit of power. Along the way, the conversation ranges through computer tropes on tv, grooming, evil Sheldon Cooper, scarcity mind set, ...

It’s the cheesemaker! Some of you guys love this episode and some hate it — a polarizing one for sure. Even though I see it differently now, I still love and appreciate it so much. Top-tier TWD for me. But I think my take is more nuanced than last time, and it was a blast to have Alex Kruger (who co...

Ooh, some open defiance on the Severed Floor this week. Can you imagine actually asking your boss what you do? Just kidding, but we’re glad things are kicking into a higher gear! Mentioned: Severance stickers (and other art) by listener Marci Brinker: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByMarciBrinker Next...

“I don't need advice from some middle-class white dude that's dead!” The Scooby Duo revel in the reveal of Gunn, and the conversation includes stubborn refusal to adopt new technologies, adults cast as teens, Percy Jackson, Los Angeles neighborhoods, conflict styles, wealth inequality, coffee trends...

Pulse-pounding tension this episode as a few characters are literally eaten alive (except thankfully not THAT one). Thrilled to have first-time-watcher Amber Lovo with me this time to talk it out! Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go t...

In this episode, Kelsey and Gen discuss the Netflix 2026 documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart that revisits the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart from her home in Salt Lake City and the nine months she spent in captivity before being recovered alive. Drawing on Elizabeth’s accounts, new interviews...