This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to kick off 2026 with a review of the first season of IT: Welcome to Derry. We also discuss some things Mitch has watched recently including the worst biopic he's seen and more.

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Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Mitch - 03:15
Screening in Indy - 23:56

Feature Review

IT: Welcome to Derry (Season 1) - 24:59
Spoiler - 58:36

Closing the Ep - 2:03:16
Patreon Clip - 2:05:33

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'It: Welcome to Derry' Hits 5.8 Million Viewers and 'I Love L.A.' Reaches 1 Million, Two Series Highs for HBO
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