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The Book vs The TV Series - The Strain

In a very special edition of The Strain Podcast, Blaire and Kyle discuss book one of The Strain, and how it's similar to and different from the TV show. In a shocking twist, Kyle also unveils his revised assessment of The Walking Dead.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 10:09pm GMT
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s1e13 The Master

Blaire and Kyle discuss the season 1 finale of FX's The Strain, titled "The Master." Kyle enjoyed it well enough, but Blaire had a number of issues, many of which are book-related. Then, to celebrate the end of the season, Blaire is unleashed in a one-time segment entitled "Blaire's Spoiler Corner" where she discusses the books. Ample spoiler warning is provided. Thank you for listening this season, and we hope you'll join us for season two!  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 6:30pm GMT
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s1e12 Last Rites

Blaire and Kyle disagree about the quality of episode 12 of FX's The Strain, "Last Rites," Kyle spoils Game of Thrones, and Blaire launches a passionate defense of Gus.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 10:22pm GMT
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s1e11 The Third Rail

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Third Rail," episode 11 of FX's The Strain.  Is this season finishing up strong? Has The Strain figured itself out? And why does the show want us to hate an 80-year old woman? Listen to find out!  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 2:08pm GMT
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s1e10 Loved Ones

Blaire and Kyle talk about their enjoyment of episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "Loved Ones". Both agree that it was a good episode, Blaire is excited that the show reached a certain point in the book material, while Kyle pitches his idea for a spin-off.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 10:17pm GMT
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s1e9 The Disappeared

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Disappeared," the ninth episode of FX's new horror drama The Strain. Listen to the two hosts bicker about exactly how disappointing this episode was following last week's tour-de-force, and stay for Kyle's eulogy of Matt the Sears manager. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Direct download: _Ep_10_-_S1E9-_The_Strain_Podcast_FINAL.mp3
Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 4:26pm GMT
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s1e8 Creatures of the Night

Blaire and Kyle celebrate episode 9 of The Strain, "Creatures of the Night", as the series' high-water mark, and break down all the ways that the character choices and bottle format turned this hour into a triumph. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Direct download: _Ep_9_-_S1E8-_The_Strain_Podcast.mp3
Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 4:13pm GMT
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s1e7 For Services Rendered

Blaire and Kyle buckle up and dive into "For Services Rendered," the seventh episode of FX's The Strain. Did Kyle actually enjoy this episode more than Blaire? Listen to find out!​  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

 

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 12:22pm GMT
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s1e6 Occulation

Blaire and Kyle dive into "Occultation," the sixth episode of FX's 'The Strain', and express their concerns about the episode and the show's storytelling in general.   Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

 

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 6:06pm GMT
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s1e5 Runaways

Blaire and Kyle celebrate and poke holes in "Runaways," the fifth episode of The Strain, then pull back and discuss why this show is  enjoyable despite having such obvious flaws.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

 

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 12:50am GMT
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s1e4 Its Not for Everyone

Blaire and Kyle discuss the merits of the fourth episode of The Strain, culminating in Kyle having a minor existential crisis about the show's quality while Blaire tries to talk him down.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

 

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 2:09pm GMT
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s1e3 Gone Smooth
 Blaire and Kyle disagree about "Gone Smooth," the third episode of FX's The Strain, and work through their differences in this week's podcast.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

 

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 10:54pm GMT
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Blaire and Kyle dive into the second episode of FX's The Strain, recapping the highs and lows of this promising, if sometimes problematic, new series.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

 

Direct download: The_Box_-_S1E2-_The_Strain_Podcast.mp3
Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 4:28am GMT
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s1e1 Night Zero

Blaire and Kyle sink their teeth into the premiere episode of The Strain. Topics include similarities to Fringe, "horror movie logic," and Corey Stoll's wig.  The pilot was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 2:01pm GMT
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Meet the Hosts: The Strain Podcast

In the premiere episode of The Strain Podcast, ShowRatings.TV editors Blaire Knight-Graves and Kyle Trembley discuss their expectations for the upcoming series, their disappointment with the current state of scary TV, and how this series will reverse Justin Timberlake's damaging campaign to "bring sexy back."  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

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Category:TV & Film -- posted at: 7:08pm GMT
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