Small Screen Sessions

Ep 77: X-Men '97 S1E5 "Remember It"

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:37:55 +0000

Things get intense as the gang dips into episode 5 of Disney+'s X-Men '97Remember It." Travis remembers that it is his turn on trivia this time.

Ep 76: X-Men '97 S1E4 "Motendo/Lifedeath - Part 1"

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:17:36 +0000

Folks, let's just be honest up front. This episode of X-Men '97 is even more clunky and off-putting than its terrible title, "Motendo/Lifedeath - Part 1". The gang struggles through it.

Ep 75: X-Men '97 S1E3 "Fire Made Flesh"

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:12:41 +0000

ChatGPT ain't the only one talking about goblins-- episode 3 of X-Men '97 introduces Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen! The gang digs in, and it's Steve's turn on trivia.

Ep 74: X-Men '97 S1E2 "Mutant Liberation Begins"

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:55 +0000

Travis continues to lead the gang into the first season of the Disney+ animated series X-Men '97, even as he drops the ball on trivia. Steve and Amanda are understanding. They talk episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins."

Ep 73: X-Men '97 S1E1 "To Me, My X-Men"

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:51:51 +0000

Travis is on deck to lead the season of television currently being discussed, and he has chosen the Disney+ reboot of the X-Men animated series, X-Men '97. Naturally, they start with episode one, "To Me, My X-Men."

Ep 72: Pantheon S1E8 "The Gods Shall Not Be Slain"

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:21 +0000

Steve brings the gang to the final episode of the first season of the Netflix animated sci-fi drama Pantheon, "The Gods Shall Not Be Slain." He also handles trivia as Amanda and Travis are shaken to the core by the nightmare possibilities hinted at in the show. Travis also announces his pick for the next season of television to be discussed.

Ep 71: Pantheon S1E7 "We Are You"

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:38:15 +0000

We've come to the penultimate episode of the first season of the Netflix mindbender anime Pantheon, "We Are You." Steve continues to guide us and Travis takes his turn on trivia.

Ep 70: Pantheon S1E6 "You Must Be Caspian"

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:43:58 +0000

Steve continues to freak us all out as the gang dives deeper into the first season of the Netflix animated series Pantheon, with episode six "You Must Be Caspian." Amanda gets inventive with trivia. Travis dutifully watches the correct episode this time.

Ep 69: Pantheon S1E5 "Zero Daze"

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:55:01 +0000

The gang gets glitchy as they dig into episode five of the Netflix animated sci-fi drama Pantheon, "Zero Daze." Steve gets clone-y with trivia. Travis announces he is done editing the podcast; listeners are getting the show as if it were live.

Ep 68: Pantheon S1E4 "The Gods Will Not Be Chained"

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:54:14 +0000

Travis gets to do trivia this time and of course uses the opportunity to get into comic book characters. Steve continues to lead Travis, Amanda, and all the listeners into the world of Netflix's Pantheon, episode 4 "The Gods Will Not Be Chained."

Ep 67: Pantheon S1E3 "Reign of Winter"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0000

The gang explores the third episode of the Netflix anime mindfuck Pantheon, "Reign of Winter." It's Amanda's turn on trivia duty, and the long locks of rockers is the subject matter.

Ep 66: Pantheon S1E2 "Cycles"

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:53:08 +0000

It is Steve's turn to get savage with trivia before leading the crew into the second episode of Netflix's Pantheon, "Cycles."

Ep 65: Pantheon S1E1 "Pantheon"

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:49:48 +0000

It is Steve's turn to pick our next season of television, and he has selected the Netflix anime series Pantheon! The gang starts, logically, with the first episode, cleverly entitled "Pantheon."

Ep 64: Bodies S1E8 "Know You Are Loved"

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:56:22 +0000

The gang knows that they love that this season of tv is over, lemme tell ya that much. With episode 8 of the Netflix limited series Bodies, "Know You Are Loved," Amanda, Steve, and Travis get to do their final round up on what they liked, and did not like, about the season before announcing Steve's choice for the next season.

Episode 63: Bodies S1E7 "Catch Me If You Can:

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:18:29 +0000

The crew's reviews grow continuingly lackluster as they plumb the depths of the penultimate episode of Netflix's Bodies, "Catch Me If You Can."

Ep 62: Bodies S1E6 "The World Is Yours"

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:33:59 +0000

The gang tackles episode 6 of the Netflix miniseries Bodies, "The World Is Yours." Dissatisfaction grows. Travis handles trivia and talks mad bomber movies.

Ep 61: Bodies S1E5 "We Are One Another's Ghosts"

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:13:41 +0000

The crew continues its look at the Netlfix limited series Bodies, getting into the fifth episode "We Are One Another's Ghosts." There is praise for this show but increasing criticism from Steve and Travis as Amanda continues lead hosting duties, as well as trivia.

Ep 60: Bodies S1E4 "Right Up The Wazoo"

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:31:25 +0000

To Steve's dismay, episode four of the Netflix limited series Bodies does indeed delve into fictional explanations of time travel but he is more than up for the task. Amanda continues as cohost and Travis does his thing as the gang goes "Right Up The Wazoo."

Ep 59: Bodies S1E3 "All In Good Time"

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:52:00 +0000

The trio takes on the third episode of Netflix's Bodies! It's Travis's turn to host the quiz and he has a little impostor syndrome.

Ep 58 Bodies S1E2 "Do You Know Who I Am?"

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:50:48 +0000

The gang digs deeper into the mystery that is the 2023 Netflix limited series Bodies by taking a good look at the second episode titled "Do You Know Who I Am?"

Ep 57 Bodies "You're Dead Already"

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:46 +0000

Wondering where episode 56 is? So are we. It's gone, lost to the digital gods of the internet. As was announced on our lost 56th episode, it is Amanda's turn for a new season of tv, and she has chosen the 2024 sci-fi weirdness Bodies, on Netflix.

Ep 55: Ted Lasso S1E9 "All Apologies"

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:01:51 +0000

The crew takes on the penultimate episode of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, "All Apologies." They also discuss fleshlights at length.

Ep 54: Ted Lasso S1E8 "The Diamond Dogs"

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:20:25 +0000

Steve, Amanda, and Travis dig into the eight episode of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, "The Diamond Dogs." To Amanda's delight, Steve gives us Latin lessons.

Ep 53: Ted Lasso S1E7 "Make Rebecca Great Again"

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:54:57 +0000

The gang dives into episode 7 of Apple TV's smash show Ted Lasso with the unfortunate title of "Make America Great Again." A lot happens in the world of Ted Lasso this episode! And Steve, Travis, and Amanda have a lot to say about it.

Ep 52: Ted Lasso S1E6 "Two Aces"

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:09:26 +0000

Things get a little spooky just in time for October as the gang continues their journey through season one of Apple TV's Ted Lasso with episode six, "Two Aces," the central plot of which revolves around a haunting and a curse. Steve, as always, provides deeper insights into the show's references to the world of sports, Travis gets hung up on words and phrases such as "swum" and "sexy baby," and Amanda comes armed with some background on the historical references from the episode.

Ep 51: Ted Lasso S1E5 "Tanlines"

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:51:40 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis dig into the fifth episode of Apple TV's Ted Lasso. Steve provides some movie trivia as well.

Ep 50: Ted Lasso S1E4 "For the Children"

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:15:10 +0000

It's a gala event on Apple TV's Ted Lasso and at Small Screen Sessions as the gang celebrates their 50th episode and one year anniversary.

Ep 49: Ted Lasso S1E3 "Trent Crimm: The Independent"

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:28:11 +0000

The SSS crew goes full party mode for episode three of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, because Steve's college neighbors were having a rager next door for the duration of recording this week's episode.

Ep 48: Ted Lasso S1E2 "Biscuits"

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:27:14 +0000

Steve, Amanda, and Travis have fun diving into the second episode of Apple TV's runaway hit Ted Lasso, and indulge far too often in fake British accents.

Ep 47: Ted Lasso S1E1 "Pilot"

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:30:17 +0000

It is now Travis's turn to take on lead hosting duties as he, Steve, and Amanda dig into his pick for the show's next season of television, Apple+'s Ted Lasso, to Steve's dismay.

Ep. 46: Chernobyl S1E5 "Vichnaya Pamyat"

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:14:40 +0000

The gang winds up the HBO miniseries Chernobyl with its 5th episode, "Vichnaya Pamyat." In wrapping up this season, we end Steve's run as lead host/science guru and get Travis's pick for the next season of tv for the podcast.

Ep: 45 Chernobyl S1E4 "The Happiness of All Mankind"

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:49:01 +0000

The hosts get into the fourth episode of HBO's Chernobyl ironically titled "The Happiness of All Mankind."

Ep 44: Chernobyl S1E3 "Open Wide, O Earth"

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:07:20 +0000

The crew hits the halfway mark of HBO's 2019 miniseries Chernobyl and remain grateful to not be dying slow deaths due to radioactive exposure.

Ep 43: Chernobyl S1E2 "Please Remain Calm"

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:13:01 +0000

The gang digs deeper into the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, and they learn how to for sure pronounce it. The second episode is called "Please Remain Calm," and it's hard to do so with such an exciting episode.

Ep 42: Chernobyl S1E1 "1:23:45"

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:08:25 +0000

It is now Steve's turn to take over lead hosting duties as he leads the crew into the one and only season of HBO Max's Chernobyl from 2019.

Ep 41 Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E8 "A Breakup"

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:52:27 +0000

The gang has come to the end of the first season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith and voice their complaints and their praise before announcing the next show they'll be tackling.

Ep 40: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E7 "Infidelity"

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:29:02 +0000

It is time for the penultimate episode of Mr. & Mrs. Smith's first season! The gang take a gander at "Infidelity," the 7th episode of the Amazon Prime series. Gripes and guffaws galore.

Ep 39: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E6 "Couples Therapy (Naked and Afraid)"

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:24:51 +0000

As the show plods on, the gang frankly grows more critical, even if still entertained, as they take on the 6th episode of the first season of Amazon Prime's Mr.& Mrs. Smith, "Couples Therapy (Naked and Afraid)."

Ep 38: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E5 "Do You Want Kids?"

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:06:47 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis take a bite out of the fifth episode of Mr. & Mrs. Smith and rejoice in the existence of Ron Perlman. Steve and Travis are adamant that they do not want kids.

Ep 37: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E4 "Double Date"

Sat, 31 May 2025 13:22:36 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis dig into the fourth episode of the Amazon Prime series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, "Double Date." They also get into some listener mail, Pacers basketball, and other random tidbits.

Ep 36: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E3 "First Vacation"

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:03:26 +0000

The gang heads to the Dolomites (through the magic of television, we can't afford trips to Italy) and digs into the third episode of Amazon Prime's Mr. & Mrs. Smith, 'First Vacation."

Ep 35: Mr. & Mrs. Smith "Second Date"

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:48:42 +0000

The crew digs into the second episode of Amazon Prime's Mr. & Mrs. Smith, aptly titled "Second Date."

Ep 34: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S1E1 "First Date"

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:02:21 +0000

It's a new show and a new day here at Small Screen Sessions, as Amanda takes over main hosting duties to guide us through the first episode of her choice for our next show to tackle. We're looking at Mr. & Mrs. Smith's "First Date" on Amazon Prime!

Ep 33: Severance S1E9 "The We We Are"

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:17:20 +0000

The SSS crew takes on the final episode of the first season of Apple TV's Severance, "The We We Are," and wow, it's a doozy. And Amanda announces her pick for our next season of television!

Ep 32: Severance S1E8 "What's for Dinner?"

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:30:42 +0000

The gang tucks into the penultimate episode of the first season of AppleTV's Severance, "What's for Dinner?"

Ep 31: Severance S1 Ep 7 "Defiant Jazz"

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:35:56 +0000

The gang gets down with episode 7 of the first season of Severance on Apple TV with some Hootin' Tootin' Country, a little Buoyant Reggae, and of course "Defiant Jazz."

Ep 30: Severance S1E6 "Hide and Seek"

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:18:06 +0000

As you might suspect from reading the title of this episode, the gang looks at the sixth episode of season one of the Apple TV+ show Severance entitled "Hide and Seek."

Ep 29: Severance S1E5 "The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design"

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The crew looks into episode 5 of season 1 of Severance on Apple+, "The Grim Barbarity of Design."

Ep 28: Severance S1E4 "The You You Are"

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:45:24 +0000

The gang digs into the work of Dr. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD. A good time is had by all.

Ep 27: Severance S1E3 "In Perpetuity"

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:02:09 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis head on over to the Perpetuity Wing to get their corporate worship on in the third episode of the first season of the Apple+ show Severance.

Ep 26: Severance S1E2 "Half Loop"

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:04:37 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis's outties continue to explore the Apple+ series Severance with its second episode "Half Loop."

Ep 25: Severance S1E1 "Good News About Hell"

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:18:35 +0000

The gang takes on their fourth season of television as they begin the Apple+ thriller/sci-fi/satirical comedy Severance's first episode, "Good News About Hell."

Ep 24: Watchmen S1E9 "See How They Fly"

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:04:57 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis make it through their first full rotation of hosts' picks for seasons of tv to discuss when they wind down their run on Watchmen and its final episode "See How They Fly." They also answer email and announce the next season of television they will be talking about.

Ep 23: Watchmen S1E8 "A God Walks into Abar"

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:17:22 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis dig into the eight episode of HBO's Watchmen and always play some trivia.

Ep 22: Watchmen S1E7 "An Almost Religious Awe"

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:59:04 +0000

The gang takes on episode 7, exploring the aftermath of Angela's overdose on Nostalgia.

Ep 21: Watchmen S1E6 "This Extraordinary Being"

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:59:18 +0000

It's time to unpack the mystery that is Will Reeves as Amanda, Steve, and Travis take on episode 6 of Watchmen, "This Extraordinary Being."

Ep 20: Watchmen S1E5 "Little Fear of Lightning"

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:40:49 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis get into a very Looking Glass-centric episode of Watchmen., "Little Fear of Lightning."

Ep 19: Watchmen S1E4 "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own"

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis jump into the fourth episode of Watchmen and talk all about it, from Veidt crabbin' for fetuses to the Lady Trieu's art of the deal. Check it out!

Ep. 18: Watchmen S1E3 "She Was Killed by Space Junk"

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:36:40 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis dig into episode 3 of Watchmen. There is much gushing over Jean Smart.

Ep 17: Watchmen S1E2 ""Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship"

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:20:09 +0000

The gang tackles the second episode of HBO's Watchmen, "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship."

Ep 16: Watchmen S1E1 "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice"

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:20:42 +0000

The gang takes their first look at the Tulsa of the Watchmen universe as they begin the limited HBO series Watchmen from 2019.

Ep 15: True Detective S4E6 "Night Country: Part Six"

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:39:40 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis finish season 4 of True Detective and announce what their next season of tv will be!

Ep 14: True Detective S4E5 "Night Country: Part Five"

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:41:30 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis discuss the goings-on of Danvers, Pryor, and Navarro.

Ep 13: True Detective S4E4 "Night Country: Part Four"

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:59:33 +0000

Amanda, Travis, and Steve talk episode 4 of Night Country, as well as Elf and some other stuff.

Ep 12: True Detective S4E3 "Night Country: Part 3"

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:32:51 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis wade deeper into Night Country, take on some Alaska trivia, and as always have a good time doing it.

Ep 11: True Detective S4E2 "Night Country: Part 2"

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:20:35 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis get a little deeper into Night Country and have a good time doing it.

Ep 10: True Detective S4E1 "Night Country: Part 1"

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:22:47 +0000

The gang takes on their second season of television. It is season four of HBO's True Detective, "Night Country: Part 1." Check it out!

Ep 9: Dark Matter S1E9 "Entanglement"

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:50:59 +0000

The gang tackles the final episode of the first season discussed on the pod, Dark Matter's "Entanglement"! The next season of television to be covered is also announced.

Ep 8: Dark Matter S1E8 "Jupiter"

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:56:24 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis take on the penultimate episode of the Apple+ sci-fi drama Dark Matter's first season!

Ep 7: Dark Matter S1E7 "In the Fires of Dead Stars"

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:42:56 +0000

Join Amanda, Steve, and Travis as they continue to explore the adventures of all the Jasons and Amandas and Danielas and Charlies and the rest! They're talking season 1 episode 7 of the Apple+ sci-fi drama Dark Matter

Ep 6: Dark Matter S1E6 "Superposition"

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:55:00 +0000

The gang takes on episode 6 of the Apple+ sci-fi drama Dark Matter and have a good time doing it.

Ep 5: Dark Matter S1E5 "Worldless"

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:11:40 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis take on the somewhat glum fifth episode of Apple+'s Dark Matter and as usual do some trivia.

Ep 4: Dark Matter S1E4 "The Corridor"

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:21:25 +0000

Amanda, Steve, and Travis are back to discuss Apple+'s Dark Matter! This time, they unpack the fourth episode of the sci-fi drama.

Ep 3: Dark Matter S1E3 "The Box"

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:03:40 +0000

For SSS's third episode, we take a look at the third episode of Dark Matter and ask what's in "The Box"?

Ep 2: Dark Matter S1E2 "Trip of a Lifetime"

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:50:00 +0000

The crew takes a look at the second episode of Dark Matter, "Trip of a Lifetime."

Ep 1: Dark Matter S1E1 "Are You Happy in Your Life?"

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:40:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Small Screen Sessions! Amanda, Steve, and Travis tackle their first episode of the first show of the podcast-- episode one of the Apple+ science fiction drama Dark Matter!