Here are our latest episodes within the Talk Through Media network! Enjoy!
STPC 003 – Children of Mars (Short Treks S2E6)
Ruthie and Brian discuss the finale of the Season 2 Short Treks, Children of Mars, written by Kirsten Beyer & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman, and directed by Mark Pellington. This Short Trek is categorized as an episode of The Star Trek Picard Cast because it has ties to Star Trek: Picard. We both loved it, Brian probably more...
STPC 003 – Children of Mars (Short Treks S2E6)
STPC 002 – Other Characters Returning in Star Trek: Picard
For the second episode of The Star Trek Picard Cast, Brian and Ruthie focus on the other Star Trek characters that are returning for Picard that aren't Picard. We speculate on what they might be doing on the show. We also speculate on what other characters we think might also return to Picard, and what other characters we'd like...
STPC 002 – Other Characters Returning in Star Trek: Picard
STDP 047 – Ephraim and Dot/The Girl Who Made the Stars (Short Treks S2E4/S2E5)
Ruthie and Brian discuss the fourth and fifth of six Season 2 Short Treks, this time covering the animated shorts: Ephraim and Dot, written by Chris Silvestri & Anthony Maranville and directed by veteran composer Michael Giacchino; and The Girl Who Made the Stars, written by Brandon Schultz and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi.
STDP 047 – Ephraim and Dot/The Girl Who Made the Stars (Short Treks S2E4/S2E5)
STDP 046 – Ask Not (Short Treks S2E3)
Ruthie and Brian discuss the third of six Season 2 Short Treks, this time covering Ask Not, written by Kalinda Vazquez and directed by Sanji Senaka. A cadet has been ordered to guard Pike, who has been arrested for treasonThis one's a tense story, but a short one, even for a Short Trek.
STDP 046 – Ask Not (Short Treks S2E3)
STDP 045 – The Trouble with Edward (Short Treks S2E2)
We're back! Ruthie and Brian are back with the second of six Season 2 Short Treks, this time covering The Trouble with Edward. This one's part Tribble origin story, part farce, and all funny. Despite it being a Short Trek, we had a LOT to say!!! We both loved it but Brian let his new alter-ego character onto the...
STDP 045 – The Trouble with Edward (Short Treks S2E2)
TWDTT 107 – The World Before (S10E8)
Brian and Mark are joined by Kyle, as we talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 8, titled The World Before. This episode was written by Julia Ruchman and directed by John Dahl. Michonne sails away, Dante shows how he lived with the enemy, and Carol, Daryl and the gang go after the herd and end up where...
TWDTT 107 – The World Before (S10E8)
TWDTT 106 – Open Your Eyes (S10E7)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 7, titled Open Your Eyes. This episode was written by Corey Reed and directed by Michael Cudlitz. What really happened to Siddiq? Who is Dante? Carol takes on a prisoner.
TWDTT 106 – Open Your Eyes (S10E7)
TWDTT 105 – Bonds (S10E6)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 6, titled Bonds. This episode was written by Kevin Deiboldt and directed by Dan Liu.
TWDTT 105 – Bonds (S10E6)
TWDTT 104 – What It Always Is (S10E5)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 5, titled What It Always Is. This episode was written by Eli Jorné and directed by Laura Belsey. In a standout performance by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, we catch up with the escaped Negan, who has a groupie. We watch him turn back to old Negan, but with a...
TWDTT 104 – What It Always Is (S10E5)
TWDTT 103 – Silence the Whisperers (S10E4)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 4, titled Silence the Whisperers. This episode was written by Geraldine Inoa and directed by Michael Cudlitz. Some in Alexandria take their frustrations out on Lydia, and Negan becomes an unlikely hero. The Hilltop suffers a major setback.
TWDTT 103 – Silence the Whisperers (S10E4)
STDP 044 – Q&A (Short Treks S2E1)
We're finally back! Ruthie and Brian are back with The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, with the first of six mini-episodes, covering the Short Treks. We discuss the Season 3 trailer that was released at New York Comic Con, and the first Short Trek of Season 2, with a focus on Ensign Spock and his first day on board the...
STDP 044 – Q&A (Short Treks S2E1)
TWDTT 102 – Ghosts (S10E3)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 3, titled Ghosts. This episode was written by Jim Barnes and directed by David Boyd. Alexandria is being hit by wave upon wave of walkers, while Carol deals with Alpha and her own demons while being sleep deprived.
TWDTT 102 – Ghosts (S10E3)
STPC 001 – Introduction to The Star Trek Picard Cast
Welcome to the first episode of The Star Trek Picard Cast! We bring you this introduction to us, Brian Meloche and Ruthie Rink, if you don't know us already from The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and details everything we know so far about Star Trek: Picard!
STPC 001 – Introduction to The Star Trek Picard Cast
TWDTT 101 – We Are the End of the World (S10E2)
Brian and Mark talk through The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 2, titled We Are the End of the World. This episode was written by Nicole Mirante-Matthews and directed by Greg Nicotero. This all Whisperers episode shows the meeting of Alpha and Beta, the origins of the Whisperers, and we meet the newly annointed Gamma.
TWDTT 101 – We Are the End of the World (S10E2)
TWDTT 100 – Lines We Cross (S10E1)
Brian and Mark talk through a detailed analysis of the season 10 premiere of The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 1, titled Lines We Cross. This episode was written by Angela Kang and directed by Greg Nicotero. Since AMC Premiere made the season premiere available a week early, we did a first impressions episode that was released Sunday night....
TWDTT 100 – Lines We Cross (S10E1)
TWDTT 099 – Lines We Cross – First Impressions (S10E1)
Brian, Mark, and Kyle give their first impressions of the season 10 premiere of The Walking Dead, Season 10 Episode 1, titled Lines We Cross. This episode was written by Angela Kang and directed by Greg Nicotero. Since AMC Premiere made the season premiere available a week early, we are able to do a first impressions episode for early...
TWDTT 099 – Lines We Cross – First Impressions (S10E1)
FTWDTT 067 – End of the Line (S5E16)
Mark, Kyle, and Brian talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 16, the season finale, titled End of the Line. This episode was written by Ian Goldberg & Andrew Chambliss, and directed by Michael E. Satrazemis. It's the end of the season and the end of a long summer of difficult episodes to cover.
FTWDTT 067 – End of the Line (S5E16)
FTWDTT 066 – Channel 5 (S5E15)
Mark, Kyle, and Brian talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 15, titled Channel 5. This episode was written by Michael Alaimo & Samir Mehta, and directed by David Barrett. Another found footage episode! Another found footage episode? Another found footage episode...
FTWDTT 066 – Channel 5 (S5E15)
FTWDTT 065 – Today and Tomorrow (S5E14)
Mark, and I talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 14, titled Today and Tomorrow. This episode was written by Richard Naing & David Johnson and directed by Sydney Freeland.
FTWDTT 065 – Today and Tomorrow (S5E14)
FTWDTT 064 – Leave What You Don’t (S5E13)
Mark, and I talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 13, titled Leave What You Don't. This episode was written by Ashley Cardiff & Nick Bernardone, and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. Logan has found the oil fields, and a whole lot happened this week... but it wasn't all good.
FTWDTT 064 – Leave What You Don’t (S5E13)
FTWDTT 063 – Ner Tamid (S5E12)
Kyle, Mark, and I talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 12, titled Ner Tamid. This episode was written by co-showrunners Andrew Chambliss & Ian Goldberg, and directed by Michael E. Satrazemis. Charlie meets a Rabbi living on his own at the synagogue, while Sarah, Dwight and the rest of the convoy are spotted by Logan's...
FTWDTT 063 – Ner Tamid (S5E12)
FTWDTT 062 – You’re Still Here (S5E11)
Kyle, Mark, and I talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 11, titled You're Still Here. This episode was written by Mallory Westfall and Alex Delyle, and directed by K.C. Colwell. We meet Wes, and the tree painter... and things take a weird turn over resources and a manuscript.
FTWDTT 062 – You’re Still Here (S5E11)
FTWDTT 061 – 210 Words Per Minute (S5E10)
Kyle, Mark, and I talk at 210 Words Per Minute! Also known as Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 10, this episode was written by the showrunners Ian Goldberg & Andrew Chambliss, and directed by long-time Hollywood director Ron Underwood. We get a bottle episode that mostly takes place in a mall in a bit of a sendoff...
FTWDTT 061 – 210 Words Per Minute (S5E10)
FTWDTT 060 – Channel 4 (S5E9)
Channel 4, Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 9, was an episode that was probably in the making since What's Your Story. In that episode, we first see Al's desire to interview people to get their stories. It was a long time coming to shoot an episode in this documentary/infomercial style, a first for The Walking Dead franchise.
FTWDTT 060 – Channel 4 (S5E9)
FTWDTT 059 – Is Anybody Out There? (S5E8)
On this episode 59 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 8, titled Is Anybody Out There? First, we have an important announcement. We are leaving the GSM network, and striking out on our own! The podcast will continue, but as part of our new home at...
FTWDTT 059 – Is Anybody Out There? (S5E8)
FTWDTT 058 – Still Standing (S5E7)
On this episode 58 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 7, titled Still Standing. First, we hear Kyle's impressions of last week's episode, as well as more discussion about S5E6 The Little Prince, so we finally get to this episode 30 minutes and 37 seconds into the...
FTWDTT 058 – Still Standing (S5E7)
FTWDTT 057 – The Little Prince (S5E6)
On this episode 57 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 6, titled The Little Prince. FYI, we had a lot more discussion for last week's episode, so we finally get to this episode 38 minutes and 30 seconds into the episode.
FTWDTT 057 – The Little Prince (S5E6)
FTWDTT 056 – The End of Everything (S5E5)
On this episode 56 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 5, titled The End of Everything. FYI, we had more discussion for last week's episode, so we finally get to this episode 13 minutes and 35 seconds into the episode.
FTWDTT 056 – The End of Everything (S5E5)
STDP 043 – Season 2 Roundtable
it's finally time for our Post-Season 2 roundtable! We hope you will enjoy this Season 2 Roundtable episode, which was recorded on Saturday, June 22, 2019. We are joined by our man with the screen captures and voicemails, Fred from The Netherlands, as well as James (The Augmented Sailor) Robbins and Laurence Todd (LT from NC), who have all...
STDP 043 – Season 2 Roundtable
FTWDTT 055 – Skidmark (S5E4)
On this episode 55 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 4, titled Skidmark. We all thought it was a good episode, not a great one, but that we're excited for some of the things it put into play for the next couple of episodes. FYI, we...
FTWDTT 055 – Skidmark (S5E4)
STDP 042 – Nana Visitor at Soonercon
Ruthie interviews Nana Visitor, who played Major Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She also goes over her experiences attending Soonercon earlier this month. We also talk about the Picard teaser trailer and go over some recent iTunes reviews.
STDP 042 – Nana Visitor at Soonercon
FTWDTT 054 – Humbug’s Gulch (S5E3)
On this episode 54 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 3, titled Humbug's Gulch. Mark and I loved this episode and thought it was the best episode since last season, while Kyle thought it was weaker than the previous two episodes, though he still thought It...
FTWDTT 054 – Humbug’s Gulch (S5E3)
FTWDTT 053 – The Hurt That Will Happen (S5E2)
On this episode 53 of Fear the Walking Dead Talk Through, Kyle, Mark and I discuss Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 2, titled The Hurt That Will Happen. It was a good episode, but not great. We welcomed an old character back, met a new one, and gave another one weird things to say. FYI, we had...
FTWDTT 053 – The Hurt That Will Happen (S5E2)
FTWDTT 052 – Here to Help (S5E1)
Kyle, Mark and Brian talk through Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 1, the season premiere, titled Here to Help. It was a good episode, with some promise for the season, but also had a few headscratchers, like who knew that Al (and possibly Strand) could fly a plane?
FTWDTT 052 – Here to Help (S5E1)
STDP 041 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 3 of 3)
Ruthie and I complete our discussion of Season 2 Episode 14 of Star Trek: Discovery, Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2. This episode, our third of three, we go through voicemails and other general feedback, our notes, and news. We recommend you start our coverage of the season finale by listening to episode 39 and then listen to episode 40...
STDP 041 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 3 of 3)
STDP 040 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 2 of 3)
It's episode 40 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian continue their analysis and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery - S2E14, which is titled Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2; this time, focussing on No's and Hold Your Horses. This episode was written by Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman, and directed by...
STDP 040 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 2 of 3)
STDP 039 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 1 of 3)
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2, Episode 14: Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 For episode 39 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I conclude our discussion of Season 2 Episode 13 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Such Sweet Sorrow, and...
STDP 039 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 1 of 3)
STDP 038 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1 (S2E13)
It's episode 38 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian analyze and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery - S2E13, which is titled Such Sweet Sorrow. This episode was written by Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman, and it is directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. We finally get to see the bridge of the...
STDP 038 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1 (S2E13)
STDP 037 – Through the Valley of Shadows (S2E12)
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2, Episode 12: Through the Valley of Shadows For episode 37 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 12 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Through the Valley of Shadows. This...
STDP 037 – Through the Valley of Shadows (S2E12)
TWDTT 098 – The Storm (S9E16)
On episode 98 of The Walking Dead Talk Through, Brian and Mark are joined by special guest Alex to discuss The Walking Dead Season 9 Episode 16 titled The Storm. We finally get to see winter on The Walking Dead, but be careful what you wish for. We were disappointed with this season finale, not only because of the...
TWDTT 098 – The Storm (S9E16)
STDP 036 – Perpetual Infinity (S2E11)
Ruthie and Brian discuss Season 2 Episode 11 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Perpetual Infinity. We both loved this episode that explored the relationship between Michael Burnham and her mother, and how it ties into Section 31 and the Red Angel.
STDP 036 – Perpetual Infinity (S2E11)
TWDTT 097 – The Calm Before (S9E15)
Brian and special guest co-host Steve discuss The Walking Dead Season 9 Episode 15 titled The Calm Before. We finally see them sign the charter, and we see the after effects of what Alpha is truly capable of, as we lose many people, some we barely know and others we know very well. Sign up to our Facebook...
TWDTT 097 – The Calm Before (S9E15)
STDP 035 – The Red Angel (S2E10)
It's episode 35 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian analyze and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery - S2E10, which is titled The Red Angel. This episode was written by Chris Silvestri & Anthony Maranville, and it is directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper, who has been announced as the director of the first two...
STDP 035 – The Red Angel (S2E10)
TWDTT 096 – Scars (S9E14)
Brian, Mark & special guest Steve discuss Scars, The Walking Dead S9E14. This episode was written by Corey Reed & Vivian Tse, and directed by Millicent Shelton. We finally learn how Daryl & Michonne get those scars, and why Judith is special.
TWDTT 096 – Scars (S9E14)
STDP 034 – Project Daedalus (S2E9)
For this supersized episode 34 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and Brian discuss Star Trek: Discovery - S2E9, which is titled, Project Daedalus. This episode was written by the new co-showrunner for Season 3, Michelle Paradise, and it is directed by Jonathan Frakes, whose name you might recognize. 🙂 Pike and Cornwell rendezvous to infiltrate Section 31...
STDP 034 – Project Daedalus (S2E9)
TWDTT 095 – Chokepoint (S9E13)
On episode 95 of The Walking Dead Talk Through, Mark and special guest co-host Lara discuss The Walking Dead Season 9 Episode 13 titled Chokepoint. We see more of Beta this episode, an epic fight, and The Kingdom is threatened by a new group and that takes an unexpected turn. Sign up to our Facebook group to stay...
TWDTT 095 – Chokepoint (S9E13)
STDP 033 – If Memory Serves (S2E8)
Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 8: If Memory Serves For episode 33 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 8 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, If Memory Serves. This episode was written by Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie, and it was directed by TJ Scott....
STDP 033 – If Memory Serves (S2E8)
TWDTT 094 – Guardians (S9E12)
On episode 94 of The Walking Dead Talk Through, Mark and I discuss The Walking Dead Season 9 Episode 12 titled Guardians. We see more of what makes the Whisperers, including Alpha, tick, see the goings on in Alexandria, the Rosita love "triangle" or family unit "rhombus" forming, and a daring rescue takes place. Sign up to our
TWDTT 094 – Guardians (S9E12)
STDP 032 – Light and Shadows (S2E7)
Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2, Episode 7: Light and Shadows For episode 32 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 7 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Light and Shadows. This episode's teleplay is by Ted...
STDP 032 – Light and Shadows (S2E7)
TWDTT 093 – Bounty (S9E11)
On episode 93 of The Walking Dead Talk Through, Mark and special guest co-host Steve Brown discuss The Walking Dead Season 9 Episode 11 titled Bounty. Brian wasn't on the podcast this week but can be heard via voicemails, and unlike the last three episodes, he loved this one! Sign up to our Facebook group to stay in touch!