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I’m joined by longtime listener Sadie Wright this week to respond to your feedback, and also for some delightful conversation about Daryl’s romantic life and the particular appeal of this show, among other things. Want to hear Jason and Karen podcasting together again?  In November we’ll be covering the upcoming Vince Gilligan series, Pluribus, on Wax Episodic. Follow / subscribe so you don’t miss it! Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E3 “El Sacrificio”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

A lot going on in this episode, presumably to set up the story for the rest of the season. We were confused about a few things at first. You? Maybe we can all figure it out together. Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Ofrenda”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Seen Alien: Earth yet?  It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic.  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pleasure to be joined by Dina (who felt more like most of you did about this episode) to go through some great feedback from you guys.  Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Offend”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Seen Alien: Earth yet?  It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic.  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season three of TWD: Daryl Dixon starts off with a simple story of two friends trying survive, with the European beauty and panache that this show does at its best, and we loved it! Join Lucy and Jason as we talk it out. Next up: Listener feedback for this episode, TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1 “Costa da Morte”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/deadcast. Seen Alien: Earth yet?  It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic.  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We say goodbye to good ole Bob this week :( And we also say goodbye to Gareth and the Termites, in Rick Grimes fashion.  Seen Alien: Earth yet?  It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic.  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠   Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): ⁠https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth⁠  Next up on this podcast: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1 “Costa da Morte”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to ⁠talk@podcastica.com⁠.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at ⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠  Or go to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠ for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pleasure to have former United Methodist minister Dodie on with us this week to talk about Father Gabriel’s first appearance and everything else in this episode. Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth  Next up: TWD S5E3 “Four Walls and a Roof”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Seen Alien: Earth yet? It’s been pretty great so far. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can I say, this is a lot of people’s favorite episode of The Walking Dead, me included. It’s just firing on all cylinders: It’s thrilling, it’s disturbing in a creative way, at times it’s terrifying, and in the end, it’s triumphant. So much fun to revisit this one! Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth  Alien: Earth is out! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Next up: TWD S5E2 “Strangers”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a on

Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts. We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠.  Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts. PS The one and only Karen will be joining me for the next show we’re covering on Wax Episodic: Vince Gilligan’s upcoming Pluribus! Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October” The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both clas

Oh my God, how great is it to get to revisit this incredible episode of The Walking Dead, with Rick ripping out Joe the Claimer’s throat by his teeth, Rick and Daryl’s heart-to-heart that cemented their brotherly bond from here out, and of course our group being herded into a train car like cattle by Gareth the freakin’ hipster cannibal. I mean, it’s gold! Join Lucy and Jason as we joyously talk it out  Links: Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth  Alien: Earth is getting great buzz. Watch it and then process with Jason, Randy, and Kara on Wax Episodic. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Next up: TWD S5E1 “No Sanctuary”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows a

A little bit of a lighter episode this week, a palate cleanser between the heaviness of “The Grove” and the cannibal madness ahead, and Jason and guest Wendy enjoyed it! Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7).  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Next up: TWD S4E16 “A”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Carol, Tyreese, and the kids settle down in a nice little cottage amidst a grove of pecan trees and wildflowers, and it’s all very pretty and nice. Yep. That’s what happened. La la la la laaaa. Join Jason, Lucy, and guest Wendy to talk it out. Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7).  Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Jason and Karen’s interview with Brighton Sharbino: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/140-brighton-sharbino-lizzie Next up: TWD S4E15 “Us”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool

Aside from Beth being kidnapped, I’d forgotten just about everything from this episode, but it was a great one, with some very entertaining exchanges between Bob and Sasha, and of course the moments that that launched a thousand Bethyl fan fictions :) I’m thrilled to be joined by Randy to talk it out (and Lucy will be back next week for The Grove if I can just find that car that drove off with her….). PS We forgot to mention it on the podcast, but happy 15th anniversary to The Walking Dead ‘Cast / The ‘Cast of Us! Still loving it just as much as the day I started. And in honor of that…. ANNOUNCEMENT: Did you hear? Karen and I are going to be podcasting on a series together again! Yep, there’s an as-yet-untitled Vince Gilligan (creator of Breaking Bad) series coming this year, and Karen and I will be covering it on my new podcast, Wax Episodic. I’ll also be covering other great shows on there, like the upcoming Alien: Earth show. I really want to make this one something special, guys. If you’re excite

In this final episode of our Season 2 coverage of The Walking Dead: Dead City, Ben and Alex take a step back to reflect on the full season. We read and respond to all the amazing listener feedback submitted for the finale, sharing your thoughts, reactions, and standout moments. Then we dive into our overall impressions of the season—what worked, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more. We wrap things up by looking ahead to Season 3, discussing the storylines and character arcs we’re most excited (and hopeful) to see continue. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Next up: We’ll be taking some time off to decompress after a busy first half of 2025 — Maybe go out side and take a walk? Get some fresh air? — And then Jason and Lucy will be back on July 21 (or so) to continue the Waking Dead rewatch! We left off with TWD S4E13 “Alone”, the one where Beth gets kidnapped. Let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, wher

The long-awaited threequel in the 28 Days series was not at all what many (including us) expected. Was it what you expected? Join Jason, Lucy, Karen, and Pake to find out what we thought. Next up: Listener feedback for the Dead City S2 finale and the season as a whole.  Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Alex are joined once again by returning guest Becky for a jam-packed episode as we close out Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City! We kick things off by going through listener feedback for Episode 7, highlighting your thoughts, reactions, and theories. Then it’s full steam ahead into the Season 2 finale, “If History Were a Conflagration.” From Negan’s brutal standoff with Bruegel to Maggie’s heartbreaking decision, and the shifting alliances across Manhattan, we break down all the key moments and emotional turns that bring this explosive season to a close.   Next up: 28 Years Later! Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time

Ben and Alex are back for another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, this time breaking down Episode 7 — “Novi Dan, Novi Početak.” We unpack Maggie’s tense and emotional mission to rescue Hershel, Negan’s desperate run through Bellevue for medicine, and the hallucinations that blur the line between past and present. Plus, we go through your listener feedback for Episode 6, sharing your thoughts, standout moments, and theories as the season edges closer to its finale. Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E8 “If History Were a Conflagration”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

I couldn’t help but notice that several of our Podcastica hosts have voices that are… let’s just say, exceptionally rich and resonant. So I thought—why not get them all together for a fun, laid-back conversation? In this special episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive Listener Chitchat series, I’m joined by four of our deepest-voiced dudes, Erik, Jonathan, Greg, and Alex, to talk podcasting, fandoms, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, and whatever else comes up. It’s a relaxed hang with some of the smoothest voices on the network—just for the fun of it. Enjoy! Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — In anticipation of next week’s release of the looonnng-awaited 28 Years Later, join Lucy, Karen, and Jason to talk about the zombie (okay zombie-esque) movie that changed the landscape for zombie and infection movies going forward. How do we think it held up? Find out! Links: Our coverage of 28 Weeks Later: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/24-28-weeks-later-top-5-zombie-movie-characters  28 DAYS LATER | Alternate Ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rx4bCbOgc  Creator to Creator: Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us) & Alex Garland (28 Years Later): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUab499PVA Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E7 “Novi Dan, Novi Početak”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows

Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 — “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days.” We dig into all the big moments this week: Maggie and Hershel’s harrowing fight in the museum, Negan’s bold move against the Croat, and Ginny’s emotional turn. Plus, this episode marks the directorial debut of series star Lauren Cohan—and we’ll talk about how she did behind the camera. We also dive into your listener feedback for Episode 5, sharing your thoughts and theories as the season heads into its final stretch. Next up: Jason, Karen, and Lucy talk 28 Days Later! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi 

Ben and Alex are back this week to break down Episode 5 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “The Bird Always Knows.” We dig into all the major moments—Negan’s failed peace attempt, Maggie’s narrow escape, and the explosive fallout between the Dama and the Croat. We also dive into your listener feedback from Episode 4 and share some great theories and reactions. As the season barrels toward its finale, the stakes are higher than ever—and we’re here to break it all down!  Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E6 “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come by These Days”. Let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com.  Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.