Episode 243

The Paunch Stevenson Show episode 243

It’s our Breaking Bad TV series retrospective with our friend Frankie V.

In this episode:

  • ratings improved as the show went on,
  • show premise,
  • main cast including Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul,
  • guest cast including Giancarlo Esposito, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Robert Forster,
  • Better Call Saul spin-off,
  • episode title easter egg,
  • examing the Walter White character,
  • Mark Margolis and that bell,
  • graphic HBO show Oz,
  • Richard Belzer appearing on multiple shows as Munch,
  • the green Pontiac Aztek,
  • Gail (David Costabile) karaoke YouTube video,
  • grading the show,
  • Malcolm in the Middle “alternate ending” (YouTube video),
  • new FX show Fargo, starring Billy Bob Thornton,
  • and the terrible Dexter ending.

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One Reply to “Episode 243”

  1. i’ve only just finished watching the entire series. i thought the first two series were the high mark – the mix of drama and comedy was just right. granted, the deeper the characters go into the drug world, the darker the story gets, but i did miss the lighter more bumbling escapades. it was a fascinating journey to see walt go from a schlub to “you’re god-damn right” heisenberg. this episode must be commended on reviewing the series, but giving away no spoilers – as i had not seen it before listening to this episode.

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