Westworld

To help wet your whistle for the old west, we decided to review the 1973 “Classic” movie Westworld. So put on your chaps & spurs and saddle up with us… it’s going to be a rough ride.

Roger Roeper & Dick Ebert will host a weekly podcast will cover Westworld the upcoming science fiction thriller television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for HBO, based on the 1973 film of the same name, which was written and directed by...

Having already booked their trip with Delos Destinations, Roger & Dick decided to review their trip manifest to meet the delightful and fascinating new friends they will surely encounter on the streets of Westworld. Although Roger is particularly excited to see the sights and spend some time antiquing... he will also undoubtedly enjoy the freedom to become who he’s always wanted to. Free of rules, laws or judgment, and with no impu...

“Why can’t the Westworld hosts kill humans? What’s the deal with milk and flies? Is that Soundgarden in the background? Is Dr. Ford a robot? What the hell is going on in the Westworld series debut?

You’ve got Westworld questions, and we’ve got Westworld answers. Hosts Roger Roper and Dick Ebert saddle up with their new sidekick, Gene Lyons, to explore the vast Westworld frontiers in search of justice and the ultimate truth behind D...

When HBO releases a Westworld episode early, so do we. Discover the significance behind how guests enter Westworld and how hosts prove their worth.

This special instacast is shorter than our usual episodes, and it explores the video-game nature of Westworld, how the virus spreads and what the Man in Black is really up to.

Also, if you were trying to place the saloon music this time, it was Radiohead. No surprises there.

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Time-shifting, barrel-swapping, nightmare-hacking and clumsy orgies top this week's list of crackpot theories as Roger Roper, Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons plunge elbow-deep into this MRSA slit of mystery.

Westworld Episode 2: Chestnut brought fans more details on how guests arrive at the park, whether hosts dream, who's banging whom and what it takes to get a knife in the hand. As the Man in Black continue his quests, fans begin narro...

Holy robot inception, Batman! There was so much happening in this week's episode of Westworld, we wish HBO would have released it earlier in the week.

The Rog & Big D debate their initial thoughts on Episode 3, entitled "Stray", in this week's Shat on TV: Westworld Instacast.

Note: Gene is still on vacation visiting Gothworld, but will return for the big podcast on Tuesday.

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A spot of horror, a significant slice of backstory (hey, Arnold!) and a few choice Alice in Wonderland references helped make the third episode of HBO's Westworld the most satisfying yet. We’re three episodes in and the storylines of Westworld are denser than the layers of rock Mesa Hub is built into.

Rog and Big D attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding Dr. Ford's relationship with his old partner, Arnold, while avoiding fallin...

Jump spurs-first into a pool of Westworld viewer mail with the Westworld Telegraph! Think you've heard some weird theories? This bonus edition of the podcast gets weirder.

Think you noticed every clue there was to see? Not even close. Join Roger Roper, Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons as they respond to listener emails, debunk theories and Tumble headfirst into rabbit holes. It's all thanks to you, the listeners. Enjoy.

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If Westworld episode 4 left a bad taste in your mouth, you're not alone. A lot happened, and not all of it makes sense. Before you re-watch "Dissonance Theory" in hopes of granting it a pardon, hear what we'll be researching for Tuesday's full podcast.

Among those topics: Bernard's sexy time, Dr. Ford being a mega-dick, Armistice's dark background, Logan's real mission and the Man In Black's white-hat manifesto.

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The Man in Black is good, Dr. Ford is evil, and the rest of Westworld is flipped on its head as Episode 4, “Dissonance Theory,” reveals elements of religion, power struggles and … meat eating horses?

Be the smartest Westworld fan at the water cooler with crackpot theories about Dolores and Bernard not really meeting in person, Dr. Ford raising a robot army and the new Delos representative being part of Hector’s gang.

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It's that time of the week where the "Hosts": Rog, Gene, & Big D wrap themselves in their Nasa-supplied tin foil emergency heat blankets, fire up the antique Westworld Telegraph and answer listener theories about Westworld.

Our inbox was filled to the brim with speculation concerning the true meaning of the maze, positive proof of multiple timelines, comparisons to dystopian literature, God complexes, and.....Zombies???

The trio al...

Was Westworld Episode 5 a disaster or an electrifying thriller? Depends on who you ask. Big reveals about Arnold, the Man In Black and the nature of Pariah kept us on our toes, but predictable character development and clunky science left fans shaking their heads in disappointment.

Gene hated it. Roger loved it, and Dick was somewhere in the middle. Have a listen and let us know what you think before the full-length Westworld podca...

Contrapasso is proportionate punishment for sins, and Westworld Episode 5 hinted at all the ways our favorite characters are about to pay for their transgressions. From Maeve's growing abilities to Dr. Ford's growing hubris to El Lazo's growing rebellion in Pariah, Westworld is heating up to an explosive boil.

Up for debate and discussion in this week's podcast: Are Dolores' hallucinations just new narratives being uploaded into he...

There's one thing you can never question: Shat On TV's commitment to their listeners. This week's deluge of email nearly broke the system and Gene's sanity.

However, the trio power through the endless 'maze' of theories, feedback, and analysis to deliver a one-time only, MEGA-SIZED episode of the Westworld Telegraph.

Forget the tin foil hats, you'll need to wrap yourself up as a tin foil burrito in order to get through this entire ...

Leading up to Episode 6, there were some who were afraid the train to Westworld was in danger of derailing off into an endless loop of plot questions. Fortunately, the conductors seem to have adjusted the tracks and "The Adversary" was one of the strongest episodes thus far.

With their partner Gene unable to join due to a delayed flight home, Rog & Big D effuse their praise and discuss which fan theories have been debunked...on thi...

Westworld Episode 6, "The Adversary," muted all the conspiracy theories with shocking action sequences, bold revelations and a devastating musical score. If you've been losing interest in Westworld, watch this episode. If you watched the episode, listen to this edition of the Westworld podcast. It's loaded with game-changers.

Dick's theories are confirmed. Roger's opinions are vindicated. And Gene finally ekes out a tear from his c...

Westworld Episode 6, "The Adversary," showed us Dr. Ford's "family," Teddy's killer instinct, Maeve's infiltration and the inner workings of Delos. You'd think that would answer a lot of questions and slow down the wacky theories.

And you'd be wrong.

Hear listener mail ranging from the origins of Arnold to the likelihood of real nitroglycerin in the park. This one's a giggly, feel-good edition of the Westworld Telegraph, so get rea...

Finally, some solid ground to shape the hundreds of theories floating around Westworld! A human is killed. Non-park hosts are revealed, and we get some more clues about Arnold's identity.

Add a little real romance to the mix, throw in some gorgeous scenery, and you just might have the most exciting episode of Westworld to date. Even Gene was impressed!

Enjoy this 30-minute instacast, and we'll see you Tuesday for the full deep-dive...

As Westworld fans reel from the biggest shocker to date, we deep dive into Dr. Ford's nefarious plans, Delos' true motivations and William's incredible equestrian skills.

Is Maeve a rogue agent or Dr. Ford's ultimate weapon? Is the Ghost Nation our ticket to the Man In Black's true identity? Is Charlotte Hale a host? IS EVERYONE A HOST?

Find out in this week's full-podcast edition of the Westworld Podcast from Shat on TV.

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