Annie and Roger discuss season one episode two of HBO's Succession. Annie calls Kendall a dipshit and is annoyed by Cousin Greg. Roger respects Lawrence's fitness bod and believes Kendall pulled a strategic move. Tom has bad timing. May we all "control the narrative."
We talk "Lifeboats," the third episode of HBO's Succession. Roger and Annie play F/M/K: Connor Roy/Kendall Roy/Roman Roy. They both come up with answers almost too quickly. Identifying the worst human being of the ep this time around is almost too easy, and Rava emerges as the most reasonable person on this show. It is again difficult to pinpoint when we reach Peak Cousin Greg. Your hosts go on a light tangent about the Cuomo family and we check in on how social distancing is going. Stay home! Watch prestige dramas on your TV! We here for you.
Roger and Annie talk through "Sad Sack Wasp Trap," S1E4 of HBO's Succession. It's a gala! It's Connor's time to shine, if by shine you mean riff on libertarian politics in the context of charity work! Annie is not OK with Kendall's sniff test, but is here for Cousin Greg's bold move. Roger was delighted by the cringe that is Roman's relationship. Gerri is a company woman and she'll have a martini, thanks. For the love of all that is sacred, there are spoilers. Our intro music is courtesy of Andrew Lowden and our outro music courtesy of Bryan Parmelee.
It wouldn't be a Roy family Thanksgiving without intrigue, breakups and a little bit of violence. Annie and Roger recap "I Went to Market," episode five of HBO's Succession. But who truly is the biggest turkey of them all? Annie stans Ewan and his walking stick. Roger defends Kendall. Greg has a particularly Greggy episode. #SweaterGang remains strong. We Here For You.
A swing and a miss! Annie and Roger recap "Which Side Are You On?" That's season one episode six of HBO's Succession. If you haven't seen it go watch it right now. This is a chaotic episode and we are here for it. Annie warms to Kendall. Roger stans Stewie. Roman smells his armpit. Tom and Greg go on the cutest date of the season. Your hosts are here for iced coffee year round, baby. Roger makes a baseball reference please tell us if you get it. Have thoughts on Succession? Email successionpod@gmail.com. We here for you.
Roger and Annie discuss what happens when people stop being polite and start taking drugs in advance of family therapy. We finally get to see Connor's compound! We are starting to think this Nate guy doesn't have great intentions! Your hosts also offer their takes on how the gang would weather the pandemic. Send us your thoughts at successionpod@gmail.com
Annie and Roger discuss "Prague," season one episode eight of HBO's Succession. It is Tom's bachelor party and things get awkward! Not for sensitive listeners! Get ready for sex, drugs and...apps created by art school students? Annie turns on Kendall. Roger and Annie argue about what time the sun sets in Sunset Park. We here for you.
It's pre nuptial! Annie and Roger discuss the penultimate episode of season one of HBO's Succession. Greg is lurkin.' Stewy looks good in a low sock. Shiv and Tom are about to get married...we think. Annie and Roger spend a lot of this episode on another f/m/k: this time it's Tom, Greg and Stewy. Got a take? Weigh in at successionpod@gmail.com. Annie continues to be uncomfortable with any reference to sexuality. We here for you!
It's the season one finale of HBO's Succession! And boy is it a hot one. Annie and Roger chat about "Nobody is Ever Missing." Shiv would make a great pretentious philosophy major. Kendall loses control...again. Give Jeremy Strong every acting award. We Here For You. See you next season!
Season two baby! Annie and Roger discuss "The Summer Palace," the season two premier of HBO's Succession. Zombie Kendall is in full effect, Tom gets a promotion (sort of), Logan makes a promise, Connor buys an heirloom and Roman is no rocket scientist. We here for you.