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The Finale Pod
Hosted by Alex, Linnea, and Lauren · EN
We are breaking down your favorite TV finale episodes in what feels more like a watch party with your besties than your standard recap pod. Hear from Linnea, Alex, and Lauren—3 girls, across 3 time zones, in 3 major cities, with 3 wildly different views.
If you've ever finished a season finale and thought to yourself "This is where you leave us?!" then this podcast is for you. We will be your weekly dose of TV escapism while breaking down the plot points and character arcs from the most bingeable series out there - spoilers and all.
Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram @thefinalepod for more updates! New episodes drop Wednesday.
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Fallout - Season 1 Finale
Nov 27, 202401:55:58Tap to summarizeStep out of Vault 33 and into The Finale Pod's radioactive wasteland. Today we are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of Fallout. When Lucy learns about her father's shady Vault-Tec past, Hank escapes the birdcage and goes all "Viva New Vegas" on us. Meanwhile, The Ghoul dazzles, Maximus becomes a Brotherhood legend, and a brain-on-a-Roomba traps Norm in a Vault. Okie dokie? Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Fallout! We start our recap discussion at (10:20:00) if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about choosing to live in a bomb shelter. The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Fallout is 8.27. Network: Amazon Prime Video Genre: Action, Drama, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi Western Based on: The role-playing video game franchise Fallout by Bethesda Softworks Starring: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Walton Goggins The next finale we will review is Lauren's pick, and she chose the Season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies... Love. Gaslighting. Revenge. What more could you ask for in an early aughts, dark, toxic romance show?
Transcribe →Hacks - Season 3 Finale
Nov 20, 202401:31:44Tap to summarizeKnock, knock. Who's there? The Finale Pod with Deborah Vance's big late-night comeback! (Ok, we'll leave the jokes to Deborah and Ava.) Today we are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of Hacks. While Deborah preps for her show's debut, Ava gets some fly headshots, and Jimmy and Kayla turn an airplane into a dramatic (coworker) proposal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Hacks! We start our recap discussion at (18:20:00) if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about asking your former enemy for a favor. The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Hacks is 8.37. Network: HBO Max Genre: Comedy Drama Created by: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato The next finale we will review is Linnea's pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Fallout. Get ready for wasteland wanderings, vault villains, and ghastly ghouls. Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Baby Reindeer - Season 1 Finale
Nov 13, 202401:28:59Tap to summarizeThis week, The Finale Pod unpacks Baby Reindeer’s unforgettable finale and the tearjerker reveal behind Martha's pet name for Donny by the same name. Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, mental health struggles, stalking, and emotional distress. We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer. Donny's life takes a tumultuous turn as he confronts the fallout from his viral YouTube video confession and the relentless harassment from Martha. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Baby Reindeer! We start our recap discussion at the 14:20 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about the London “tings” we got all nostalgic about in Baby Reindeer. The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer is 7.83. Network: Netflix Genre: Drama, Psychological Thriller Starring: Richard Gadd The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick, and she chose the Season 3 finale of Hacks. It’s all lights, cameras, and cutting remarks—Deborah’s out for the late show spotlight! Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Industry - Season 3 Finale
Nov 6, 202401:34:47Tap to summarizeToday, The Finale Pod is diving into London's high-stakes finance world. We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Industry. Yasmin’s choice between love and legacy leads her down a surprising path to Net-a-Porter, while Eric says a tearful farewell to Pierpoint’s London sales floor during its inevitable closure under new ownership. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Industry! We start our recap discussion at the 15:00 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about whether we’d ever work in finance (“trust fund - blue eyes”). The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Industry is 7.90. Network: HBO/Max (US), BBC One (UK) Genre: Drama, Financial Thriller Starring: Marisa Abela, Myha'la Herrold, Harry Lawtey, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington, Sarah Goldberg The next finale we will review is Linnea’s pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Baby Reindeer… “Don’t forget to listen next week, love. I’d hate to have to peek through your curtains again. Sent from Martha’s iPhone.” We couldn’t resist! Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Bridgerton - Season 3 Finale
Oct 30, 202401:43:52Tap to summarizeThe Finale Pod is back with a scandalous affair worth gossiping about! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Newlyweds Colin and Penelope’s fresh marriage faces blackmail and high-society drama, as Penelope’s bold reveal as Lady Whistledown shocks the ton and changes everything. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Bridgerton! We start our recap discussion at the 16:50 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we chat about our favorite romance tropes. SPOILER ALERT: We spill tea about future seasons gleaned from articles and the author who wrote the books that this series is based on. So skip over that if you must! Spoilers happen between 1:24:45 and 1:28:15. The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton is 4.5. Network: Netflix Genre: Regency romance Based on: Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Starring: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton Executive Producer: Shonda Rhimes The next finale we will review is Alex’s pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of Industry. Trading corsets for power suits—this one’s all about high stakes and cutthroat ambition! Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →The Bear - Season 3 Finale
Oct 23, 202401:50:55Tap to summarizeWe’re heading back to Chicago’s fine-dining kitchens for Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of The Bear. In this intense closer, Carmen, Sydney, and Richie attend the emotional farewell dinner at Ever, where tensions run high and Joel McHale-sized traumas resurface. We’re breaking down all the chef cameos and the raw moments this finale delivered. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Bear! We start our recap discussion at the 14:50 mark if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission, where we share what we'd say to a former boss who deserves a piece of our minds. The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of The Bear is 6.30. Network: FX on Hulu Genre: Comedy-drama Created by: Christopher Storer Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson The next finale we will review is Lauren’s pick and she chose the Season 3 finale of Bridgerton. Prepare yourselves, dear listeners, for next week’s discourse about Penelope and Colin’s romance is sure to be the talk of the ton!
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