Knock, 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...

This 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....

Today, 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...

The 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...

We’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...

Mazel Tov! We’re kicking off Season 3 of The Finale Pod with Lauren’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Nobody Wants This. In this episode, Miriam’s bat mitzvah serves as the chaotic backdrop to family drama, big decisions, and the looming conversion discussion. We break down Joanne’s attempt to leave the party (and her relationship), only to have that sweet, sweet romcom-tastic moment. Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Nobody Wants This! We...

Welcome back, Upper East Siders, to The Finale Pod, your one and only source into the scandalous finales of our favorite TV shows. We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 2 finale of Gossip Girl. Don your cap and gown because it’s graduation day and while we try and catch the mastermind behind Gossip Girl, Blair and Chuck are out there stealing our hearts. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts Gossip Girl!   We start our recap discussion...

It’s back to high school again on this week’s episode of The Finale Pod! We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale and series finale of My So-Called Life. We break down Angela and Rayanne’s friendship break up and all of the other turmoil. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on My So-Called Life.   We start our recap discussion at the 20:30 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately...

Grab your army jacket and record collection because we're taking a trip down memory lane with The Finale Pod! We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 1 finale (and series finale) of Freaks & Geeks. We’re all about the heartfelt send-offs as Lindsay Weir makes a life-changing decision to ditch an academic summit for the Grateful Dead tour, capturing the spirit of teenage rebellion. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on a show that...

The Finale Pod is "On Air" for our final episode of our 2nd season! We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of The Morning Show. We cover what happens when a tech billionaire wants to buy a legacy media company and the fallout from withholding evidence from the FBI–yikes! Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Morning Show!   We start our recap discussion at the 13:30 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host...

It’s time to podcast about fictional NYC crime-busting podcasters! We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Only Murders in the Building. The curtain lifts on the premiere of Death Rattle Dazzle and our lovable true crime podcasters have seemingly cracked the case of who killed Ben Glenroy. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Only Murders in the Building!   We start our recap discussion at the 23:50 mark if you want to...

We’ve NEVER been more excited for The Finale Pod to be back! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 4 finale of Never Have I Ever. Devi’s headed off to the college of her dreams and the gang’s all celebrating one last time at Nirmala’s wedding. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Never Have I Ever!   We start our recap discussion at the 16:30 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately...

The Finale Pod is back to talk hitmen and hostages! We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the Season 4 finale of Barry. After landing in Los Angeles, Barry has his final showdown with frienemy Fuches, to save his wife and son who’ve been taken hostage. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Barry!   We start our recap discussion at the 17:50 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations,...

Diplomacy, Ambassadors, and The Finale Pod, oh my! We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 1 finale of The Diplomat. We discuss how US ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler defuses an international crisis and adjusts to her new place in the spotlight, AND that red dress moment. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Diplomat!   We start our recap discussion at the 22:10 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up,...

Where’s the beef? It’s here on The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren’s pick: the Season 1 finale of Beef. Amy and Danny are stuck in the Malibu wilderness, tripping on wild berries, finally sharing their vulnerable sides with each other, and we’re breaking it all down. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Beef!   We start our recap discussion at the 20:37 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It...

The verdict is out and The Finale Pod will see you in court! We are discussing Linnea’s pick: the season finale of Jury Duty. After hearing a shocking revelation from Judge Rosen, the lovable juror Ronald Gladden takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the civil trial he participated in was all fabricated. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Jury Duty!   We start our recap discussion at the 21:50 mark if you want to fast forward past the...

May we present the magnificent, the magical, the marvelous Finale Pod! We are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 5 finale of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Midge gets her big break on The Gordon Ford Show and we’re here to break it all down. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!   We start our recap discussion at the 16:20 mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations,...

The Finale Pod returns to discuss The Bear! It was our highest rated finale last season and we just had to see how this one compares. Today we cover Lauren’s pick: the Season 2 finale of The Bear. Carmy, Sydney, Richie and the crew finally open their restaurant, but it wouldn’t be these guys if everything went smoothly… and we’re hear to “dish” about the details. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Bear!   We start our recap...

I couldn’t help but wonder… is The Finale Pod back?! It is! In our season 2 opener, we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 2 finale of And Just Like That. Grab your Manolos and sip your cosmopolitan while we recap the final dinner party Carrie Bradshaw throws in her apartment. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on And Just Like That!   We start our recap discussion at the 24:00 mark if you want to fast forward past our thoughts on the...

We've reached "The Last Of" the finales in Season 1 of The Finale Pod - trust us, you won't want to miss our review! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of The Last Of Us. A post-apocalyptic journey tests the bond between Joel and Ellie, an unlikely pair, in a world ravaged by "the infected." The finale culminates in a dramatic hospital rescue to escape a deadly surgery and one EPIC lie. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on...

In your best therapist voice "tell me how you really feel" because The Finale Pod is back! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 1 finale of Shrinking. We follow a band of Pasadena therapists (and their friends and neighbors) through their daily trials and tribulations—including Jimmy grieving the death of his wife, Gaby and Jimmy's blossoming (and confusing) relationship, and Paul's Parkinson's diagnosis—leading up to a wedding and a shocking ending! Don't forget to leave a comment on...

How do you say backstab in Italian? Let's find out in this next episode of The Finale Pod! We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of Succession. Get ready for a thrilling ride with the Roys in Tuscany, starting with a game of Monopoly and ending in an intense showdown between Logan and his kids as they vie for control of the family business. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Succession!   The overall TFP rating for the...

Goooal! The Finale Pod is back on the field! We are discussing Linnea's pick: the Season 1 finale of Yellowjackets. Join us as we recap this suspenseful and mysterious show chronicling the harrowing survival tale of a high school girls' soccer team who are stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash and must resort to extreme measures to stay alive. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Yellowjackets!   The overall TFP rating for the...

We're supersizing this episode of The Finale Pod with chat all about superheroes! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 1 finale of The Boys. A group of vigilantes known as "The Boys" seek to expose and take down corrupt superheroes who have become untouchable icons in a world where power and fame reign supreme. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The Boys!   The overall TFP rating for the Season 1 finale of The Boys is 9.033.   ...