Shows What You Know

(This is part one of a two-part episode. Join patreon.com/reelhistorypodcast to support the show and access part two immediately!) Powder your wig, lace-up your corset and try not to lose your head as we cordially invite you to dine at Versailles and feast on Sofia Coppola ‘Marie Antoinette’ (2006)! Kirsten Dunst mesmerises as the divisive... The post Versailles Vibes (1770) | Marie Antoinette (2006) 1/2 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Who needs a show like The Studio when you have real life? Much like an episode of the Hollywood satire, the Buffy reboot/sequel show had all of it’s drama play out in the press as it was announced that the much publicized show would not be picked up. A version of the script leaked and... The post Buffy The Reboot The Sequel The Cancellation | SWYK 041 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The streaming wars take another turn! After weeks of headlines about Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, the situation has flipped again — and it now looks like Netflix has bowed out while Paramount pushes forward with its mega-merger. We break down what happened, why Netflix is reportedly walking away with a $2.8 billion breakup fee,... The post Dunk & Egg & Scrubs & Wonder Man | SWYK 040 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

It’s the end of an era — again. We wrap up Stranger Things once and for all, digging into the second half and finale of season 5, talking nostalgia, overexplanation, retcons on retcons, fake-out danger, and D&D – the Duffer brothers, that is. There are things we liked and a lot we didn’t! Then we... The post Stranger Things… More Like Boring Things | SWYK 039 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Come with us down the pub. This is our longest episode ever – which probably isn’t surprising given that we live in Ireland, the subject matter is close to home, and, yes, a few pints of Guinness helped lubricate proceedings. In this episode of Reel History, we use Netflix’s House of Guinness as a jumping-off... The post House of Guinness (2025) | Brewing Rebellion (1868) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The media world is melting down again, so of course we’re here for it. We kick things off with the escalating Netflix–Warner Bros.–Paramount corporate knife fight, where Netflix’s $72 billion deal for WBD is suddenly being ambushed by Paramount’s $108 billion hostile takeover bid – complete with sovereign wealth funds, Ellison family money, Jared Kushner... The post Hollywood Drama & Stranger Things 5 | SWYK 038 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

There is a new trailer for the upcoming Game of Thrones spin off, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. The boys react to it and Jim is surprised by his reaction. Jim has been watching Halloween television episodes, specifically the Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 2 Episode 6 episode Halloween. This gives Jim and Jakob... The post A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms & Mr. Scorsese | SWYK 037 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

The Stranger Things creators have flipped the table upside down: the Duffer Brothers are leaving Netflix for a big new deal at Paramount. We talk about their plans for original movies, their philosophy on “event TV,” and what to expect from Stranger Things 5. Jakob checks in with first impressions of Netflix’s House of Guinness,... The post House of Guinness & The Lowdown | SWYK 036 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

We’re back with a stacked lineup of TV talk from around the world (and a couple alternate dimensions). First up, Jason Momoa storms onto Apple TV+ with Chief of War, a sweeping historical epic that has us wondering if “Game of Thrones with boats” is actually a lot better than we gave it credit for.... The post Summer TV Catch Up | SWYK 035 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

It’s the dog days of summer TV, but we’ve got a packed episode of news, reviews, and questionable life choices. First up: Chimp Crazy’s Tonia Haddix has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after a wild saga of lies, basements, and surprisingly casual on-camera confessions. We marvel at the access Eric Goode (of... The post Pee-Wee’s Big Anniversary | SWYK 034 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

‘Mulberry Street… and Worth… Cross and Orange… and Little Water. Each of the Five Points is a finger. When I close my hand it becomes a fist. And, if I wish, I can turn it against you.’ – Bill ‘The Butcher’ Cutting Jeeez…chill Bill, we were only asking for directions. We’re all friends here, so... The post Gangs of New York (2002) | The Five Points (1863) first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This week we’re bringing you Buffy news, obscure meta comedies, an Andor retrospective and a deep dive into the last few episodes of The Bear season 4! 03:30 We’re bringing back “The Podcast About the Podcasts About Television” and reviewing “The Bitch is Back!”, Charisma Carpenter’s foray into the world of podcasting. 20:30 Cordelia gracefully... The post The Bear Season 4 Spoiler Review | SWYK 033 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

HANDS!! This week we hit you (pun intended) with the latest news from the world of television as Martin Cove shows No Mercy to his Cobra Kai co-star, and Jim shows no mercy to the new Karate Kid Legends movie! And between a Space Balls sequel and a “Very Young Frankenstein” show in the works... The post Does The Bear Get Our Star? | SWYK 032 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

William Marshal returns from crusade older, wiser, and with silk burial cloths from Jerusalem tucked under his arm. But death is still a long way off. In part two of our special, we trace Marshal’s rise to power across three reigns — Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, and finally King John — watching him navigate... The post The Greatest Knight | William Marshal 2/2 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

We are back with all the Television talk you know and love! We are talking META shows, some shows so meta that you they seamlessly blend in with actual television industry news! We got a lot of recent news announcement and get into our thoughts on The Studio Season 1, the cancellation of the Amy... The post The Studio Season 1 & The Rehearsal Season 2 | SWYK 031 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

From Max undoing its own rebrand to Disney trotting out football players at Upfronts, the state of TV in 2025 is one big mess – and we’re here to walk you through it. This week, we unpack everything from the future of The Last of Us after its season 2 finale, to the crushing brilliance... The post Andor & The Last of Us | SWYK 030 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Before he was called “the greatest knight,” William Marshal was nearly used as a human catapult projectile. In the first of our two-part special, we follow the astonishing early life of William Marshal – a man who rose from near-execution as a child hostage during the Anarchy to become a knight of international renown and... The post The Angevin Empire | William Marshal 1/2 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

This week on Shows What You Know, we dive into the turning point of The Last of Us Season 2, plus a reality show that’s basically Squid Game for Bravo fans, and Nathan Fielder’s latest descent into comedy-as-therapy. From golf swings to plane crashes – we cover it all. 01:30 – Got to Get Out... The post Where Does The Last of Us Go From Here? | SWYK 029 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Jim and Jakob are back discussing TV! What TV Show Have You Been Watching? Jim has been watching Adolescence, Celtics City, and The Dark Side Of The Ring Jakob has been watching The Studio, and the new season of The Wheel Of Time! Both Jim and Jakob have also been watching The Last Of Us... The post Can An Adaptation Be Too Accurate? | SWYK 027 first appeared on Shows What You Know.

Hey Reelists! You might be wondering what’s going on with Season 5 of Reel History. Well, wonder no more – we’re here to fill you in! For our first four seasons, we spent a year recording ten episodes, then released them on a bi-weekly schedule in one big history blitz. It built hype and gave... The post Reel History Season 5 Announcement first appeared on Shows What You Know.