Watchmen

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“Watchmen” takes place in an alternative, contemporary reality in the United States, in which masked vigilantes became outlawed due to their violent methods. Despite this, some gather around to start a revolution while others are out to stop it before it is too late, as a greater question rises above them all; who watches the Watchmen? Join The Shat on TV crew that brought you "Game of Thrones," "Westworld," "True Detective," "American Gods," and "Taboo" as they launch their newest TV venture: "Watchmen" on HBO. Premise "Watchmen" is the superhero drama television series, based on the DC Comics limited series of the same name created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, created and developed by Damon Lindelof for HBO. Email: hosts@shatontv.com Website: https://shatontv.com Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 read less
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Ep.4: Watchmen - 101 - Deep Dive
Oct 23 2019
Ep.4: Watchmen - 101 - Deep Dive
"It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice" brought HBO's vision of the "Watchmen" universe to life in a fearless and dark premiere, sparking some serious conversations and painful discoveries. Our first "Watchmen" Deep Dive covers everything from the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots to what raining squid says about reality as a whole. This "Shat on TV" episode also examines: Rorschach's lasting impact on the "Watchmen" franchisewho Hooded Justice is and why he's importantwho killed Judd Crawfordthe real story of legendary black lawman Bass Reevesthe politics of vigilante justiceand how King Bee's distant relative lost all the bones in his foot. Also, Ash from "The Dana Buckler Show" writes in to connect the Seventh Kavalry to the KKK. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunes Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat Website: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypal Support with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcasts Shop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Email: hosts@shatontv.com All TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow Our 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.5: Watchmen - 102 - Deep Dive
Oct 30 2019
Ep.5: Watchmen - 102 - Deep Dive
"Watchmen" Episode 2, "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship," painted a sweeping landscape while amplifying echoes of the Alan Moore graphic novel that spawned this HBO series. Our second "Watchmen" Deep Dive unearths secrets behind Judd Crawford's death, Adrian Veidt's timeline, and Will Reeves' powerful connections. This episode also explores: the meaning behind the episode title and artwork in the Crawford homeparallels between Looking Glass and Rorschachthe thin line between police action and vigilante terrorismhow Spark Hydrants power the worldwhat really happened during the White Nighthow a giant squid led to no cell phones or Internetand what everyone can learn from Peteypedia. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunes Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat Website: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypal Support with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcasts Shop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Email: hosts@shatontv.com All TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-follow Our 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.com Theme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.6: Watchmen - 103 - Deep Dive
Nov 5 2019
Ep.6: Watchmen - 103 - Deep Dive
"Watchmen" Episode 3, "She Was Killed By Space Junk," completed the world building portion of the HBO series and shifted into the business of pushing the plot forward with showrunner Damon Lindelof's trademark depictions of nihilism, loneliness, and brutality. Our third "Watchmen" Deep Dive outlines the tragedy of the second Silk Spectre, Lori Blake, and surfaces the clues behind why Adrian Veidt is isolated from the rest of the world. This episode also explores: the difference between a dildo and a vibratormore insights from PeteypediaLady Trieu and her intentionsthe link between the Crawfords, the Keenes, and the Seventh Kavalrywhy Devo was featured on the soundtrackthe meaning behind Lori Blake's brick jokewhy a car fell from the skyand whether the attack at Judd Crawford's funeral was staged. Watchmen Episode 3 Summary: “She Was Killed By Space Junk” Federal agent Laurie Blake of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force is asked to investigate Judd’s murder by both the FBI and Senator Joe Keene, Jr. She tracks down the Tulsa police rounding up Kavalry suspects and learns that Judd’s funeral is in a couple of hours. She attends and makes contact with Angela. A Kavalry member wearing a suicide vest attempts to seize Joe, but Laurie kills him while Angela saves the other attendees. Later, Laurie talks to Angela, explaining that she knows about the wheelchair treads at Judd’s lynch location and the existence of his secret closet; warning her about trying to protect him. Later, Laurie uses a special phone booth to leave a message for Dr. Manhattan on Mars, a “brick joke” based on their former allies. As she leaves, Angela’s empty car drops in front of her; she looks up and, seeing Mars, laughs. Meanwhile, the Lord attempts an experiment with a Phillips clone to no avail and hunts down a bison, but is warned off by the “Game Warden”, who reminds him of the terms of his imprisonment. The Lord sends off a letter acknowledging these terms, signing it as “Adrian Veidt,” and goes out that night to hunt again in his Ozymandias outfit. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.7: Watchmen - 103 - Newsstand
Nov 8 2019
Ep.7: Watchmen - 103 - Newsstand
Listeners filled up the mailbag, so he's a bonus episode of Shat on TV to cover your letters. This Newsstand edition covers whether Judd Crawford's dead, steampunk junk, tons of cast notes, the Turner Diaries, Skip Gates' true claim to fame, how "Watchmen" stacks up against "Game of Thrones," the tomato tree, Adrian Veidt's mention of the Seventh Cavalry in the graphic novel, the Watchmen motion comic, and more.  Join The King Bee and Gene Lyons for a quick rundown of all the listener mail we couldn't fit into the Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 3 Summary: “She Was Killed By Space Junk” Federal agent Laurie Blake of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force is asked to investigate Judd’s murder by both the FBI and Senator Joe Keene, Jr. She tracks down the Tulsa police rounding up Kavalry suspects and learns that Judd’s funeral is in a couple of hours. She attends and makes contact with Angela. A Kavalry member wearing a suicide vest attempts to seize Joe, but Laurie kills him while Angela saves the other attendees. Later, Laurie talks to Angela, explaining that she knows about the wheelchair treads at Judd’s lynch location and the existence of his secret closet; warning her about trying to protect him. Later, Laurie uses a special phone booth to leave a message for Dr. Manhattan on Mars, a “brick joke” based on their former allies. As she leaves, Angela’s empty car drops in front of her; she looks up and, seeing Mars, laughs. Meanwhile, the Lord attempts an experiment with a Phillips clone to no avail and hunts down a bison, but is warned off by the “Game Warden”, who reminds him of the terms of his imprisonment. The Lord sends off a letter acknowledging these terms, signing it as “Adrian Veidt,” and goes out that night to hunt again in his Ozymandias outfit. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.8: Watchmen - 104 - Deep Dive
Nov 13 2019
Ep.8: Watchmen - 104 - Deep Dive
"Watchmen" Episode 4, "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own," wasn't filler. It was a funneling of far-flung ideas and characters into a more concentrated storyline, powered by notions of legacy and reckoning. Our fourth "Watchmen" Deep Dive asks "what's with all the eggs?" while exploring baby-making, Ozymandias' escape plans, and whether characters are learning to trust each other or just tired of wearing masks. This episode also explores: Lube ManNight Owl's connection to Laurie Blake's vibratorechoes of Supermanand the dark history behind Bian's nightmare. Watchmen Episode 4 Summary: “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own” Lady Trieu buys out the farmland of an Oklahoma couple just moments before an object from space crashes onto their property as to claim its ownership. Angela learns about Will’s parents at the heritage center, when she hears her car crash outside and meets Laurie, finding a pill bottle inside. Later, Angela leaves the pill bottle and Judd’s KKK outfit with Looking Glass, and fails to capture an unknown vigilante who witnessed her dispose of Will’s wheelchair. Laurie has found Will’s fingerprints in Angela’s car, as well as a connection to Trieu’s facility at the Millennium Clock. Trieu provides them with a list of people with access to new lightweight drones, and in Vietnamese, tells Angela that Will wonders if she got the pill bottle. That evening, Trieu talks to Will about being upfront with Angela, but with events to come to a head in a few days, he would rather she figure it out herself. Meanwhile, Veidt collects fetuses from a lake to grow new clones of Phillips and Crookshanks after killing off all of the existing ones. With their help, Veidt launches the dead bodies by catapult to test the limits of his prison. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.9: Watchmen - 104 - Newsstand
Nov 16 2019
Ep.9: Watchmen - 104 - Newsstand
It's bonus weekend episode of "Shat on TV" dedicated to your listener mail! This Newsstand edition covers new theories on where, when, and why Adrian Veidt is imprisoned; what fell from the sky; whether Judd Crawford faked his own death; and who Lube Man really is. Join The King Bee and Gene Lyons for a quick rundown of all the listener mail we couldn't fit into the Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 4 Summary: “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own” Lady Trieu buys out the farmland of an Oklahoma couple just moments before an object from space crashes onto their property as to claim its ownership. Angela learns about Will’s parents at the heritage center, when she hears her car crash outside and meets Laurie, finding a pill bottle inside. Later, Angela leaves the pill bottle and Judd’s KKK outfit with Looking Glass, and fails to capture an unknown vigilante who witnessed her dispose of Will’s wheelchair. Laurie has found Will’s fingerprints in Angela’s car, as well as a connection to Trieu’s facility at the Millennium Clock. Trieu provides them with a list of people with access to new lightweight drones, and in Vietnamese, tells Angela that Will wonders if she got the pill bottle. That evening, Trieu talks to Will about being upfront with Angela, but with events to come to a head in a few days, he would rather she figure it out herself. Meanwhile, Veidt collects fetuses from a lake to grow new clones of Phillips and Crookshanks after killing off all of the existing ones. With their help, Veidt launches the dead bodies by catapult to test the limits of his prison. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsGet Podcast Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shopShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.10: Watchmen - 105 - Deep Dive
Nov 20 2019
Ep.10: Watchmen - 105 - Deep Dive
Episode 5, "Little Fear of Lightning" set our sights on "Watchmen" fans' favorite character: Looking Glass. It's a master class in illustrating an origin story while also answering loads of questions. Our fifth "Watchmen" Deep Dive outlines two big reveals: who is behind the Seventh Kavalry and where is Adrian Veidt? This episode also explores: how the drug Nostalgia workswhether Looking Glass turned on Sister Nightthe sex scene between Hooded Justice and Captain Metropolisand the deep meaning behind the episode's title. Watchmen Episode 5 Summary: Wade suffers PTSD as a survivor of Veidt’s 1985 squid attack. Laurie bugs Wade’s desk and learns that Angela asked him about the pills. Wade’s ex-wife, Cynthia, tells him the pills are Nostalgia, which contains other people’s memories. The Kavalry lure Wade to a warehouse, where they are testing a teleportation portal. Joe explains both he and Judd are Kavalry members trying to keep them in check. Joe coerces Wade’s help to learn what Angela knows about Judd’s death after showing him a video of Veidt, made a day before the 1985 attack and addressed to future President Redford, explaining his long-term plan; shaking Wade to his core. At the station the next day, Wade gets Angela to state that her grandfather was behind Judd’s death. Laurie hears this via the audio bug and arrests Angela, but not before she ingests the pills. Wade returns home after work and Kavalry members arrive with guns. Veidt learns that his prison is on Europa, and arranges the frozen bodies of his servants to spell out “SAVE ME” so they will be visible to Juno. However, he is pulled back into the prison and arrested by the Game Warden. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.11: Watchmen - 106 - Instacast
Nov 25 2019
Ep.11: Watchmen - 106 - Instacast
You complained, and we listened! The Instacast is back! The Shat Crew provide their immediate reactions to Watchmen Episode 6, "This Extraordinary Being." The King Bee focuses on Will Reeve's Magic Maglite, and Gene Lyons explores how Hooded Justice's origin story shows us there are myriad sides to every story. Have a quick listen, write us at hosts@shatontv.com, and listen in Tuesday for the Watchmen Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 6 Summary: “This Extraordinary Being” Laurie tries to get Angela to agree to treatment before the Nostalgia kicks in, but is too late as the latter starts to experience Will’s memories as a new officer with the New York Police in 1938. After discovering a ploy called “Cyclops”, he is nearly lynched by his fellow white officers. While walking home while, he dons a mask and hood to fight off men attacking a young couple. He is called a hero the next day, and supported by his wife June, takes on the persona of “Hooded Justice”. Will is invited to the Minutemen by Captain Metropolis, but when Will finds that “Cyclops” is a plan by the KKK to hypnotize black people at movie theaters to incite riots among themselves across the country, they refuse to help. Will takes out the New York operation on his own, killing all involved, and becomes disillusioned with his role; leaving his family. In the present, Will uses a modified form of the hypnotic technology to make Judd hang himself. Angela wakes up at Lady Trieu’s quarters, who has been helping to get the Nostalgia out of her system. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.12: Watchmen - 106 - Deep Dive
Nov 27 2019
Ep.12: Watchmen - 106 - Deep Dive
Episode 6, "This Extraordinary Being" rewrote the book on flashback episodes and introduced a second powerful origin story, unmasking Hooded Justice and daring to explore the rage of the marginalized and the phenomenon of benevolent racism. Our sixth "Watchmen" Deep Dive outlines seven big reveals, breaks down the music used in the episode, and scours Peteypedia for the latest dirt on Lady Trieu. Watchmen Episode 6 Summary: “This Extraordinary Being” Laurie tries to get Angela to agree to treatment before the Nostalgia kicks in, but is too late as the latter starts to experience Will’s memories as a new officer with the New York Police in 1938. After discovering a ploy called “Cyclops”, he is nearly lynched by his fellow white officers. While walking home while, he dons a mask and hood to fight off men attacking a young couple. He is called a hero the next day, and supported by his wife June, takes on the persona of “Hooded Justice”. Will is invited to the Minutemen by Captain Metropolis, but when Will finds that “Cyclops” is a plan by the KKK to hypnotize black people at movie theaters to incite riots among themselves across the country, they refuse to help. Will takes out the New York operation on his own, killing all involved, and becomes disillusioned with his role; leaving his family. In the present, Will uses a modified form of the hypnotic technology to make Judd hang himself. Angela wakes up at Lady Trieu’s quarters, who has been helping to get the Nostalgia out of her system. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.13: Watchmen - 106 - Newsstand
Nov 30 2019
Ep.13: Watchmen - 106 - Newsstand
Thanksgiving weekend be damned; we just can't stop talking about "Watchmen!" True to the excess of holiday binging and Black Friday shopping, this supersized Newsstand edition is overflowing with listener mail and voicemail. We'll explore whether Looking Glass is the worst cop ever, how Nostalgia works, Lady Trieu's secrets, Jehovah's Witnesses, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Adrian Veidt's escape attempts, and more.  Apologies for the occasional audio pop and/or angry outburst. It was a wild ride of a recording. Watchmen Episode 6 Summary: “This Extraordinary Being” Laurie tries to get Angela to agree to treatment before the Nostalgia kicks in, but is too late as the latter starts to experience Will’s memories as a new officer with the New York Police in 1938. After discovering a ploy called “Cyclops”, he is nearly lynched by his fellow white officers. While walking home while, he dons a mask and hood to fight off men attacking a young couple. He is called a hero the next day, and supported by his wife June, takes on the persona of “Hooded Justice”. Will is invited to the Minutemen by Captain Metropolis, but when Will finds that “Cyclops” is a plan by the KKK to hypnotize black people at movie theaters to incite riots among themselves across the country, they refuse to help. Will takes out the New York operation on his own, killing all involved, and becomes disillusioned with his role; leaving his family. In the present, Will uses a modified form of the hypnotic technology to make Judd hang himself. Angela wakes up at Lady Trieu’s quarters, who has been helping to get the Nostalgia out of her system. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.14: Watchmen - 107 - Instacast
Dec 2 2019
Ep.14: Watchmen - 107 - Instacast
The Shat Crew provide their immediate reactions to Watchmen Episode 7, "An Almost Religious Awe." Gene rolls his eyes at the flood of I-told-you-so tweets coming after the big blue reveal, and Roger spots Trieu tech in the Seventh Kavalry hideout. Also, Dr. Lyons explains mnemodialysis and begins to worry we might have an Avengers-type showdown on the horizon. Have a quick listen, write us at hosts@shatontv.com, and listen in Tuesday for the Watchmen Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 7 Summary: “An Almost Religious Awe” Angela continues to be treated for the Nostalgia, her own memories of losing her parents and her grandmother June in Vietnam mingled among Will’s. Angela learns that the Manhattan phone booths supposedly connected to Mars simply route to this facility, and Trieu tells her Doctor Manhattan is actually on Earth, in Tulsa, disguised as a human. Trieu is aware that the Kavalry plan to capture and destroy Dr. Manhattan, as to become like him; Trieu is planning to activate the Millennium Clock to execute some plan within the hour to save the world. Angela breaks free, rushes home, and after telling Cal she loves him as a husband, she bashes his head in with a hammer and pulls out a small disc shaped after Manhattan’s symbol. Laurie goes to speak to Jane Crawford about her husband’s death, but falls into a trap door and taken to the Kavalry headquarters, where Joe reveals their plan to capture Manhattan to fight against white discrimination. Petey tries to track down Looking Glass, finding his fallout shelter filled with bodies of the Kavalry but no sign of him. Veidt is put on a year-long trial by the Game Warden, which Veidt takes as a farce. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.15: Watchmen - 107 - Deep Dive
Dec 3 2019
Ep.15: Watchmen - 107 - Deep Dive
Episode 7, "An Almost Religious Awe" delivered the biggest plot twists we've seen so far, but were they overly telegraphed? And are they true to the "Watchmen" spirit? Our seventh "Watchmen" Deep Dive dissects some of the decisions made by Damon Lindelof's team as The King Bee busts out some Reflectatine and Gene Lyons explains why Episode 7 is the nadir of an extraordinary HBO series and might be setting up a great ending. Watchmen Episode 7 Summary: “An Almost Religious Awe” Angela continues to be treated for the Nostalgia, her own memories of losing her parents and her grandmother June in Vietnam mingled among Will’s. Angela learns that the Manhattan phone booths supposedly connected to Mars simply route to this facility, and Trieu tells her Doctor Manhattan is actually on Earth, in Tulsa, disguised as a human. Trieu is aware that the Kavalry plan to capture and destroy Dr. Manhattan, as to become like him; Trieu is planning to activate the Millennium Clock to execute some plan within the hour to save the world. Angela breaks free, rushes home, and after telling Cal she loves him as a husband, she bashes his head in with a hammer and pulls out a small disc shaped after Manhattan’s symbol. Laurie goes to speak to Jane Crawford about her husband’s death, but falls into a trap door and taken to the Kavalry headquarters, where Joe reveals their plan to capture Manhattan to fight against white discrimination. Petey tries to track down Looking Glass, finding his fallout shelter filled with bodies of the Kavalry but no sign of him. Veidt is put on a year-long trial by the Game Warden, which Veidt takes as a farce. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.16: Watchmen - 107 - Newsstand
Dec 5 2019
Ep.16: Watchmen - 107 - Newsstand
Man, did we piss some people off! Listeners write in about what we got wrong with the Episode 7 Deep Dive, what we got right, and what the heck is happening at the Millennium Clock. Hear why Roger feels like he's Doctor Manhattan, and discover the link between Watchmen, Star Wars, and Nietzsche. Experience Gene's encounter with "black girl magic voice," and witness our first-ever love letter to The King Bee.  Watchmen Episode 7 Summary: "An Almost Religious Awe." Angela continues to be treated for the Nostalgia as her memories of losing her parents and her grandmother June in Vietnam mingled with Will's. She also learns that the Manhattan phone booths supposedly connected to Mars route to Trieu's facilities before Trieu herself tells her Manhattan is actually on Earth, in Tulsa, disguised as a human. After learning of the Kavalry's plan to capture and destroy Manhattan to become like him, Trieu plans to activate the Millennium Clock within the hour to save the world. Angela breaks free, rushes home, and tells Cal she loves him as a husband - calling him by the name Jon - before she bashes his head in and pulls out a small disc shaped like Manhattan's symbol; his body starts to glow blue. Laurie goes to speak to Jane Crawford about her husband's death, but falls into a trap door and is taken to the Kavalry's headquarters, where Joe reveals their plan to capture Manhattan to fight against white discrimination. Laurie's partner Petey tries to track down Looking Glass, finding his fallout shelter filled with dead Kavalrymen, but no sign of him. Meanwhile, Veidt is put on a year-long trial by the Game Warden, which he treats as a farce. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.17: Watchmen - 108 - Instacast
Dec 9 2019
Ep.17: Watchmen - 108 - Instacast
The Shat Crew provide their immediate reactions to Watchmen Episode 8, "A God Walks into A Bar." Roger hails it as possibly the best episode yet, while Gene marvels at how the storytelling took him from rejection last week to absolute adoration this week. Plus, Adrian Veidt gracefully slips back into the story, and Roger announces the creation of the Shat on TV Store. Have a quick listen, write us at hosts@shatontv.com, and listen in Tuesday for the Watchmen Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 8 Summary: “A God Walks into A Bar” In Vietnam in 2009, Doctor Manhattan attempts to convince Angela to have dinner with him the next night, as they will fall in love later. Angela is highly skeptical, and Manhattan, after explaining his non-linear experience with time, explains that since 1985, he had been creating life on Europa, and that in 2019, he will fall in love with her just as he is about to be taken by the Seventh Kavalry. He explains how he took up the identity of Cal to blend in, and used a device created by Veidt to give him amnesia about his true identity until it was necessary for Angela to take it out. At Veidt's request, Manhattan transported him to the Europa environment, and also visited Will to encourage him to help Angela in 2019. Angela, speaking to Manhattan in 2019, asks him to ask Will in 2009 about how he knew of Judd's secrets, but realizes she created that idea to Will just now. As the Kavalry prepare to attack, Angela goes to protect Manhattan, who sees this as the moment he fell in love with her, and helps her fend them off, knowing one last Kavalry member remained alive to use a tachyon cannon to capture him. In 2009, Angela accepts Manhattan's dinner proposal. In a post-credit scene, the Game Warden gives a captive Veidt another anniversary cake, which Veidt finds a horseshoe baked inside, and in glee, starts to dig his escape. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsGet Podcast Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shopShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.18: Watchmen - 108 - Deep Dive
Dec 11 2019
Ep.18: Watchmen - 108 - Deep Dive
Episode 8, "A God Walks into A Bar." A Watchmen Deep Dive told in three acts. Act 1: Gene Lyons, a man who took two semesters of physics at Arizona State University, attempts to explain the string theory and bootstrap paradox of Dr. Manhattan's existence while also arguing that Will Reeves destroyed Cyclops on his own. Fast forward to Act 2 (34:00) if you don't care about retrocausality. Act 2: Non-practicing Catholic Roger Roeper proves, once again, that any major TV character can be connected to Jesus Christ if you try hard enough. He also examines gods vs. men playing gods as he compares the archetypes presented in Ozymandias and Dr. Manhattan. Zip ahead to Act 3 (50:00) if the Bible doesn't interest you. Act 3: The King Bee explores what Adrian Veidt's persecution in the post-credits scenes tells us about Europa and Veidt's motivations. Oh, and he takes a stab at the horseshoe thing. It's pretty good. Watchmen Episode 8 Summary: “A God Walks into A Bar” In Vietnam in 2009, Doctor Manhattan attempts to convince Angela to have dinner with him the next night, as they will fall in love later. Angela is highly skeptical, and Manhattan, after explaining his non-linear experience with time, explains that since 1985, he had been creating life on Europa, and that in 2019, he will fall in love with her just as he is about to be taken by the Seventh Kavalry. He explains how he took up the identity of Cal to blend in, and used a device created by Veidt to give him amnesia about his true identity until it was necessary for Angela to take it out. At Veidt's request, Manhattan transported him to the Europa environment, and also visited Will to encourage him to help Angela in 2019. Angela, speaking to Manhattan in 2019, asks him to ask Will in 2009 about how he knew of Judd's secrets, but realizes she created that idea to Will just now. As the Kavalry prepare to attack, Angela goes to protect Manhattan, who sees this as the moment he fell in love with her, and helps her fend them off, knowing one last Kavalry member remained alive to use a tachyon cannon to capture him. In 2009, Angela accepts Manhattan's dinner proposal. In a post-credit scene, the Game Warden gives a captive Veidt another anniversary cake, which Veidt finds a horseshoe baked inside, and in glee, starts to dig his escape. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsGet Podcast Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shopShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.19: Watchmen - 108 - Newsstand
Dec 14 2019
Ep.19: Watchmen - 108 - Newsstand
"Watchmen" Episode 8 focused on Dr. Manhattan and Angela Abar, so we weren't surprised when your letters also centered around the two biggest characters in Damon Lindelof's new TV universe. Email and voicemail sparked conversation about tachyonic antitelephones, whether Topher's being fed mini-bites of blue goodness, and how Adrian Veidt still fits into the story.  Watchmen Episode 8 Summary: “A God Walks into A Bar” In Vietnam in 2009, Doctor Manhattan attempts to convince Angela to have dinner with him the next night, as they will fall in love later. Angela is highly skeptical, and Manhattan, after explaining his non-linear experience with time, explains that since 1985, he had been creating life on Europa, and that in 2019, he will fall in love with her just as he is about to be taken by the Seventh Kavalry. He explains how he took up the identity of Cal to blend in, and used a device created by Veidt to give him amnesia about his true identity until it was necessary for Angela to take it out. At Veidt's request, Manhattan transported him to the Europa environment, and also visited Will to encourage him to help Angela in 2019. Angela, speaking to Manhattan in 2019, asks him to ask Will in 2009 about how he knew of Judd's secrets, but realizes she created that idea to Will just now. As the Kavalry prepare to attack, Angela goes to protect Manhattan, who sees this as the moment he fell in love with her, and helps her fend them off, knowing one last Kavalry member remained alive to use a tachyon cannon to capture him. In 2009, Angela accepts Manhattan's dinner proposal. In a post-credit scene, the Game Warden gives a captive Veidt another anniversary cake, which Veidt finds a horseshoe baked inside, and in glee, starts to dig his escape. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsGet Podcast Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shopShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other
Ep.20: Watchmen - 109 - Instacast
Dec 16 2019
Ep.20: Watchmen - 109 - Instacast
The Shat Crew provide their immediate reactions to the Watchmen season finale: Episode 9, "See How They Fly." The King Bee spotlights Jeremy Irons' exquisite performance as Adrian Veidt, while Roger Roeper says he was satisfied but not impressed. Gene mulls over the possibility Doctor Manhattan committed suicide by Trieu, and we learn the secret identity of Lube Man. Have a quick listen, write us at hosts@shatontv.com, and listen in Tuesday for the Watchmen Deep Dive. Watchmen Episode 9 Summary: “See How They Fly” Trieu is revealed to be Veidt's daughter, and in 2008, developed a machine to capture Doctor Manhattan's power which she wants to use for herself. Later, she helps Veidt to escape Europa, and wants him there along with Bien, a clone of her mother, when she activates her device in downtown Tulsa. The Kavalry, working with the Cyclops leadership capture Manhattan, and Joe Keene prepares to take his powers. Laurie discovers Looking Glass is alive, disguised as a Kavalry member. Just as the Kavalry activate their system, Trieu teleports the setup to downtown Tulsa, finding Joe has become ooze, and kills the Cyclops leadership. Before he is killed by Trieu, Manhattan uses the distraction to teleport Veidt, Laurie, and Looking Glass to Karnak, where Veidt reworks his squid-rain system to send frozen squid to pulverize the area around Triue's device, killing Trieu. Angela takes shelter in the theater where Will and her children are. Will explains Manhattan had worked with him to bring this end, a necessary conclusion. Laurie and Looking Glass bring Veidt to justice using the copy of the 1985 video. Angela offers Will a room at their home, and while cleaning up eggs from the night before, recalls Manhattan's statement about transferring his powers through an organic medium. Finding one unbroken egg, Angela eats it and attempts to walk on water as she saw Manhattan do the night before. Subscribe & Follow Android: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-androidApple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-itunesSocial Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SnapchatWebsite: https://shatontv.com Help Support the Podcast Support with PayPal: https://shatontv.com/paypalSupport with Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcastsGet Podcast Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shopShop Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20Sponsor's Listener Survey: https://shatontv.com/surveyLeave an iTunes Review: https://shatontv.com/watchmen-reviewLeave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428Email: hosts@shatontv.comAll TV Feeds & Social Media: https://shatontv.com/subscribe-and-followOur 80s & 90s Movie Podcast: http://shatthemovies.comTheme Song – “Game Over” – Magic In The Other