Observing the Pattern - A Fringe Podcast

Observing the Pattern - A Fringe Podcast

OBSERVING THE PATTERN is a podcast dedicated to the TV series Fringe. Join your host Luke Winch as he is joined by an array of guests to dissect each episode of the JJ Abrams-created series about FBI Agent Olivia Dunham and the team in Fringe Division, an investigation unit dedicated to solving 'fringe science' crime... A proud part of the We Made This podcast network.

Episodes

April 8, 2023 64 mins
Fringe 4x12 Welcome to Westfield - Episode Analysis

This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Kurt North to discuss season four's Welcome to Westfield. Its a kitchen sink episode with a lot packed in. Does it keep its cohesion? Does it keep to its core themes? Have a listen to see what we thought!

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Kurt North

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
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Lance Reddick - A Tribute from Observing the Pattern.

We at Observing the Pattern were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Lance Reddick's passing and I wanted to produce a little short episode to give some of my guests the opportunity to talk about his work and legacy. I hope you join us in remembering this fine actor who brought an authoritative and self-assured presence to the madhouse that is Fringe.

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March 13, 2023 73 mins
79. Fringe: 4x11 Making Angels - Episode Analysis.

This week host Luke Winch is joined by recurring guest Chris Haigh to discuss a fan favourite of Fringe, 4x11 Making Angels. They get into the significance of the Astrid-centric nature of the episode, Jasika Nicole's outstanding dual performances, mythology connections and the delight that is Faux-Olivia and Walter.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Chris Haigh

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March 4, 2023 52 mins
Fringe 4x10 'Forced Perspective' - Episode Analysis.

This week host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Andrew Brooker to discuss Fringe 4x10, 'Forced Perspective'. After the events of the preceding two-parter, season four has a breather and gives us a relatively standalone episode. Does it work in season four? Is the episode a bit of an outlier this season? And why is it so easy to believe all the bonkers things that happen in F...
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February 25, 2023 64 mins
Fringe 4x09 'Enemy of my Enemy - Episode analysis.

WE ARE BACK!! Thank you for bearing with me for these past months but Observing The Pattern is back and straight into episode nine. Neoshia Roemer joins me to break down this mid-season finale which sees the two universes form an uneasy alliance in order to discover who is behind the shapeshifters. Also we discuss the beautiful scene between Walter and alternate Elizabeth...

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September 17, 2022 81 mins
Fringe 4x08 Back To Where You've Never Been - Episode analysis

This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to breakdown this hugely important episode as we approach the mid-season finale of Fringe season 4. Is the episode too busy that the emotional beats don't quite hit? Or does the episode have the right balance? Listen in as Luke and Clara debate and analyse 4x08, 'Back to Where You've Never Been.

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August 29, 2022 45 mins
4x07 'Wallflower' - Episode Analysis

We are back from our little hiatus with Luke Winch and guest Adam Silva discussing the 7th episode of Fringe season four. Did this episode work in terms of theme? Or did it miss the mark? Find out as the guys break this episode down.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Adam Silva

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
Website: wemadethisnetwork.com

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So...let me tell you what's going on (Podcast Update)

Hey folks, so its been a difficult few months personally for Luke and change is on the horizon. Luke keeps you up to date with the episode scheduling and the future of the podcast. Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere, it just might take a bit longer to get to the end.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pat...
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4x06 'And Those We've Left Behind' - Episode Analysis.

This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss one of the most heartfelt episodes of season four of Fringe. They discuss time slips, The theme of love and how it is critical to this story.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Neoshia Roemer

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
Website: wemadethisnetwork.co...
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June 25, 2022 66 mins
4x05 'Novation' - Episode analysis.

This week host Luke Winch is joined by a brand new voice to Observing The Pattern, Allison Bredlau. We talk about her Fringe origin story, season 4, take a deep dive into the episode and, for the first time on the podcast, the tables are turned on Luke for the Fringe quiz...

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Allison Bredlau

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing ...
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June 20, 2022 50 mins
4x04 'Subject 9' - Episode Analysis.

This week Luke Winch is once again joined by Caleb Burnett to discuss Fringe 4x04 'Subject 9'. Things are ramping up for season 4 now with Peter Bishop pinging back into existence. Luke and Caleb discuss the Olivia and Walter relationship and how that has changed in this timeline and whether of not Chadwick Boseman's character Cameron Jones needed more screen time for this character to be effect...
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June 11, 2022 81 mins
4x03 Alone In The World - Episode Analysis

This week your host Luke Winch is joined by Clara Cook to discuss Fringe, season four, episode three, 'Alone In The World.' Join them as they talk about whether the concept of this episode actually works, the agency of characters and can fungus be lonely?


Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Clara Cook

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
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June 4, 2022 51 mins
4x02 'One Night In October' - Episode analysis.

This week your host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Caleb Burnett to talk about Fringe 4x02, 'One Night In October'. Highly regarded as one of the strongest episodes of S4, Luke and Caleb discuss the practicalities of acting to yourself, the real crime aspects of the story and ultimately the theme of love that runs through much of Fringe.

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Luke Winch

Guest

Cal...
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May 28, 2022 66 mins
4x01 Neither Here Nor There - Episode Analysis.

We are back! After a long break your host Luke Winch and the team are here to breakdown each and every episode of Fringe, season four. Today Luke Winch and Andrew Brooker talk 4x01, 'Neither Here Nor There'. They discuss the (re)introduction of prime universe Lincoln Lee, debate about this episode as a soft reboot and also FBI in the field protocol. And how our agents are in complete v...
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A little update on our season 4 coverage...

A message from Luke about taking a short break, Our Fringe, season four coverage launch date and also a certain element is making its return to the podcast...

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
Website: wemadethisnetwork.com

Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:
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January 9, 2022 96 mins
3x22 The Day We Died - Episode analysis.

Many, MANY apologies for the late delivery of the season three finale, but it is finally here!

This week, Luke Winch is joined by regular guests Chris Haigh and Andrew Brooker to discuss the season finale of Fringe season three, 'The Day We Died.' Whilst we were quite nit-picky about certain aspects of the episode, our love for the show shines through. The is a complete derailment of the podc...
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November 2, 2021 82 mins
3x21 The Last Sam Weiss - Episode analysis.

This week join host Luke Winch and We Made This regular, Kurt North, as they discuss 3x21 of Fringe, 'The Last Sam Weiss'. Being the middle chapter, this episode has to achieve so much. Does it do justice to the character of Sam Weiss? Is it a satisfying conclusion to his character arc? Join the guys as they weigh the pros and cons...

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Kurt North

Execut...
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October 19, 2021 49 mins
3x20 '6.02am EST' - Episode analysis.

This week Luke Winch is joined by Adam Silva to discuss the first chapter in the trilogy finale of Fringe, season three. The chess pieces are in place...

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Adam Silva

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
Facebook: Observing the Pattern
Website: wemadethisnetwork.com

Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/wemadethis

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October 3, 2021 89 mins
3x19 'Lysergic Acid Diethylamide' - Episode Analysis.

This week host Luke Winch is joined by network founder and chief, Tony Black to discuss one of the most unique episodes of Fringe. They explore the thematic and character arc material within the episode, but also discuss Fringe as a show, J.J. Abrams and the cultural significance and impact that Fringe has in the wider TV culture.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Tony Black

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September 18, 2021 73 mins
3x18 'Bloodline' - Episode Analysis.

This week Luke Winch is joined by guest Neoshia Roemer as they discuss 1x18 of Fringe, 'Bloodline'. Not only do they dig deep into the psyche of the characters but also have a fascinating discussion about the core themes of the show itself and what, at its heart, Fringe is *really* all about.

Host / Producer / Editor

Luke Winch

Guest

Neoshia Roemer

Executive Producer

Tony Black

Twitter: @TheOTPPodcast
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