Watchmen - Podcast Introduction

EThe Shat on TV crew that brought you "Game of Thrones," "Westworld," "True Detective," "American Gods," and "Taboo" launch their newest TV venture: "Watchmen" on HBO. “Watchmen” takes place in an alternative, contemporary reality in the United States, in which masked vigilantes became outlawed due to their violent methods. Despite this, some gather around in order to start a revolution while others are out to stop it before it is too late. Find out why we're watching "Watchmen" and why you should, to

Watchmen - Series Preview

EWe've rounded up everything you need to know before watching HBO's "Watchmen" and boiled it down to less than 30 minutes. Find out what Don Johnson, Regina King, Louis Gossett Jr., and Robert Redford will bring to the show, plus discover some secret identities you might not expect. Why are the cops wearing masks? Will we see Dr. Manhattan? What happened to Night Owl? Who are the Seventh Kavalry? The King Bee and Gene Lyons answer these questions and manage to talk about NBC's "LOST" in the process.

Watchmen - 101 - Instacast

E"Watchmen" debuted on HBO, bringing race wars, authoritarianism, violence, and the complexity of Damon Lindelof's storytelling to a hungry audience. This Instacast, recorded just minutes after "Watchmen" aired, highlights the histories, characters, mysteries, and key themes. Hear King Bee's wacky theory on the man in the wheelchair. Roger tells us why we should be excited, and Gene shares his concerns about the future of this bold HBO series.

Watchmen - 101 - Deep Dive

E"It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice" brought HBO's vision of the "Watchmen" universe to life in a fearless and dark premiere, sparking some serious conversations and painful discoveries. Our first "Watchmen" Deep Dive covers everything from the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots to what raining squid says about reality as a whole. Also,Ashley Schlafly from "The Dana Buckler Show" writes in to connect the Seventh Kavalry to the KKK.

Ep.5: Watchmen - 102 - Deep Dive

E"Watchmen" Episode 2, "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship," painted a sweeping landscape while amplifying echoes of the Alan Moore graphic novel that spawned this HBO series. Our second "Watchmen" Deep Dive unearths secrets behind Judd Crawford's death, Adrian Veidt's timeline, and Will Reeves' powerful connections.

Ep.6: Watchmen - 103 - Deep Dive

E"Watchmen" Episode 3, "She Was Killed By Space Junk," completed the world building portion of the HBO series and shifted into the business of pushing the plot forward with showrunner Damon Lindelof's trademark depictions of nihilism, loneliness, and brutality. Our third "Watchmen" Deep Dive outlines the tragedy of the second Silk Spectre and surfaces the clues behind why Adrian Veidt is isolated from the rest of the world.

Ep.7: Watchmen - 103 - Newsstand

EListener Mail from Watchmen Episode 3, "She Was Killed By Space Junk" Federal agent Laurie Blake of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force is asked to investigate Judd's murder by both the FBI and Senator Joe Keene, Jr. She tracks down the Tulsa police rounding up Kavalry suspects and learns that Judd's funeral is in a couple of hours. She attends and makes contact with Angela. A Kavalry member wearing a suicide vest attempts to seize Joe, but Laurie kills him while Angela saves the other attendees.

Ep.8: Watchmen - 104 - Deep Dive

E"Watchmen" Episode 4, "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own," wasn't filler. It was a funneling of far-flung ideas and characters into a more concentrated storyline, powered by notions of legacy and reckoning. Our fourth "Watchmen" Deep Dive asks "what's with all the eggs?" while exploring baby-making, Ozymandias' escape plans, and whether characters are learning to trust each other or just tired of wearing masks.

Ep.9: Watchmen - 104 - Newsstand

EIt's another bonus episode of "Shat on TV" dedicated to your listener mail! This Newsstand edition covers new theories on where, when, and why Adrian Veidt is imprisoned; what fell from the sky; whether Judd Crawford faked his own death; and who Lube Man really is. Join The King Bee and Gene Lyons for a quick rundown of all the listener mail we couldn't fit into the Deep Dive.

Ep.10: Watchmen - 105 - Deep Dive

EEpisode 5, "Little Fear of Lightning" set our sights on "Watchmen" fans' favorite character: Looking Glass. It's a master class in illustrating an origin story while also answering loads of questions. Our fifth "Watchmen" Deep Dive outlines two big reveals: who is behind the Seventh Kavalry and where is Adrian Veidt?