Episodes

  • Veronica Mars: Writing Narrative Sleight of Hand w/ Jai Jamison

    Veronica Mars: Writing Narrative Sleight of Hand w/ Jai Jamison
    Nov 15 2024
    For this special episode of The Episode One Show, host's Colin and Elijah chat with writer, and director best known for his work on the hit CW show Superman and Lois about his favorite show, Veronica Mars. This one is a MUST LISTEN as he talks about not only his experience in the film and television industry but the importance of narrative momentum in story, introduces to us the concept of emotional cliffhangers and their importance to the thrust of a show.

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • House of the Dragon : Nostalgia is a Drug

    House of the Dragon : Nostalgia is a Drug
    Oct 25 2024
    The Episode One Show Crew cover House of the Dragon where Colin and Elijah argue over character motivations and in rare fashion have the EXACT same coldest lines. This is one you done want to miss!

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Veep: Writing a Fast Paced Political Comedy

    Veep: Writing a Fast Paced Political Comedy
    Oct 11 2024

    With the US presidential election knocking on our doors we found it only "write" *wink wink* to let The Episode One Show cover the hit HBO show Veep! Listen to us break down this lightning fast pilot with a plot that moves so quickly its really less about whats happening and more about getting to know this hilarious group of hapless staffers led by the maniacal eponymous protagonist played by Julie Louis Dreyfus.


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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Call The MidWife: Transforming your Character from the Inside

    Call The MidWife: Transforming your Character from the Inside
    Sep 27 2024
    While Call The Midwife premieres its thirteenth season, The Episode One Show takes on the pilot as it follows real life midwife and memoirist Nurse Lee on her journey of growth in the slums of East London post World War 2. This workplace drama/case of the week/ fish out of water story clearly has real staying power and is much more than just "the show your mother likes".

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Tracker: White Superhero for Hire

    Tracker: White Superhero for Hire
    Sep 20 2024
    Welcome back to season 2 of The Episode One Show with Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez! We took a little summer break, and now we are back with one of the most popular shows on network tv from 2023 (if anyone still watches network TV.) The hit CBS procedural Tracker. Not to be confused with the short-lived Canadian TV show by the same name or the 2010 neo western or the 2007 thriller, no this Tracker is different. Starring Justin Hartley as a mercenary with a mysterious past who specializes in...well tracking people, the episodic thriller feels very early 2000s TV. Think Prison Break expect out in the woods. This tight 60-minute pilot has a lot to teach us, so give us a listen to see how we unpacked the first procedural we covered on this show. Make sure to follow us on all socials. And join our Patreon for exclusive gifts and perks.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Game of Thrones: The OG of Subverting Expectations

    Game of Thrones: The OG of Subverting Expectations
    Jul 26 2024

    In this Season Finale of The Episode One Show, Colin Harden and Elijah Martinez take on the epic juggernaut that is Game of Thrones. That's right we finally did the thing we said we never would and covered the holy grail. What did we discover? The pedestal we pout this pilot on has massive cracks and deserves some critique with some 2024 colored glasses. Take a listen and let us know, does Game of Thrones pilot hold up? Did it age poorly? Oh and you'll never guess who we gave the Juneteenth award to. Thanks for an amazing season! Make sure to follow our socials and jump on the new patreon page! We'll return late summer for a brand new season of The Episode One Show!


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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Baby Reindeer: A Disturbing and Layered Take on True Crime

    Baby Reindeer: A Disturbing and Layered Take on True Crime
    Jul 5 2024

    The Episode One Show season 1 is coming to a close as host's, Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez take on this surprise Netflix hit Baby Reindeer and marvel at the first pilot Episode they have covered that only has one story and still manages to be compelling and leave you wanting more. Colin wrestles with his cliffhanger on this one and Elijah brings the perspective of someone who has watched the entire season which is always a great way to re watch TV. We really hope you enjoy and shout out to our new patreon listeners. The last episode of Season One of The Episode One will be....listen and find out, but I bet you can gets.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Acolyte: Magic Space Cops Hiding from the Past

    The Acolyte: Magic Space Cops Hiding from the Past
    Jun 28 2024

    The Episode One hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez breakdown the new addition to the Star Wars franchise, the Disney Plus show, The Acolyte. Colin and Elijah breakdown the pilot episode and talk about how smart the writers are to use the unknown past as a fulcrum for drama between each of the main characters.


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    1 hr and 51 mins