David provides a brief update on the state of the podcast. Plus: Some Office Hours Q&A for your enlightenment and enjoyment. Stay tuned to this feed for more soon! Join DecodingTV.com to get premium access to Decoding TV and A Cast of Kings!Li

Searching for the Truth in 'Sandy Hook' (with Elizabeth Williamson)

Jun 24th, 2022 47m 39s

David chats with reporter Elizabeth Williamson about her new book, Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Search for Truth.Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Search for TruthRead an excerpt from Elizabeth's

Diving Back Into 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Walter Chaw)

Jun 10th, 2022 1h 6m

David chats with Walter Chaw about 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' which is now available on VOD.Support me on Patreon!Links:Listen to my conversation with the DanielsWatch this conversation on YouTube Follow Walter on TwitterRead Walter's

Writing the (Stand-Up) Comedy of 'Hacks' (with Andrew Law)

Jun 3rd, 2022 1h 8m

David chats with writer/producer Andrew Law about finding his voice as a comedy writer and working on the HBO Max original series 'Hacks.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Watch Hacks on HBO MaxWeekly RecommendationsThe bleak spectacle of the Amber H

The Layoffs at Netflix and Tudum (with Elaine Low)

May 1st, 2022 29m 44s

David talks with entertainment journalist Elaine Low about the layoffs at Netflix this past week and what they might foretell for the future of entertainment media. Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Elaine Low on TwitterBusiness Insider's stor

Experiencing 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Daniels)

Apr 8th, 2022 34m 5s

David chats with Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (AKA Daniels) about their newest film, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Learn more about Everything Everywhere All At OnceLearn more about The DanielsWeekly Recomm

The Oscars: The Controversy Over 'Licorice Pizza' (with Jen Yamato)

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 5m

David chats with Jen Yamato about the controversy over the scenes of anti-Asian racism in Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza.Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Jen's article about Licorice Pizza at the LA Times.The Hollywood Reporter covers th

The Oscars: The Slap (with Tirhakah Love)

Mar 30th, 2022 47m 6s

David chats with Tirhakah Love about "The Slap Heard Around The World." Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Tirhakah Love's piece on The SlapDavid Dennis Jr.'s piece about Chris RockFollow Tirhakah on TwitterYouGov's survey about the slap This pod

Chronicling the Contradictions of Marriage in 'Foreverland' (with Heather Havrilesky)

Mar 16th, 2022 1h 4m

David chats with Heather Havrilesky about her new book, 'Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Heather Havrilesky on TwitterBuy ForeverlandRead a book excerpt in the New York TimesRead the book review

Re-Living the Trials of Boarding School in 'Admissions' (with Kendra James)

Feb 24th, 2022 59m 40s

David chats with writer Kendra James about her new book Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Kendra James on TwitterBuy AdmissionsWeekly RecommendationsThe Gilded Age (HBO Max)Severance (Apple TV+

The Death of Entertainment Weekly Magazine (with Piya Sinha-Roy)

Feb 10th, 2022 47m 40s

David talks with Piya Sinha-Roy about the legacy of Entertainment Weekly as DotDash Meredith halts the print publication of magazines such as Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, Health, EatingWell and Parents.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Piya

The Joe Rogan Situation (with Ryan Broderick)

Feb 8th, 2022 35m 14s

David chats with Ryan Broderick about what's happening at Spotify with Joe Rogan.Support me on Patreon!Links:Ryan's post about the end of FacebookRyan's post about Spotify/RoganFollow Ryan on TwitterSubscribe to Ryan's podcast The Content Mines

Breaking Down the Films of Sundance 2022 (with Caroline Siede)

Jan 27th, 2022 1h 3m

David and film critic Caroline Siede discuss what it was like to "attend" the Sundance Film Festival this year. David's films:PiggyAfter YangDualGod's CountryPhoenix RisingMy Old SchoolWatcherCaroline's films:TanturaHonk for Jesus, Save Your So

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Diary: Five Lessons From 2021

Dec 31st, 2021 46m 48s

David shares five lessons he's learned from 2021. Thanks for all of your support this year!Support me on Patreon!Links:The NYTimes Coronavirus trackerAmerica is not ready for OmicronCOVID deaths in the US support 800KOmicron is the beginning of

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Entering the World of 'Halo Infinite' (with Jeff Grubb)

Dec 9th, 2021 43m 50s

David chats with Jeff Grubb about the latest console generation, the history of the 'Halo' franchise, and the ups and downs of 'Halo Infinite'.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Jeff Grubb on TwitterSubscribe to Gamesbeat DecidesWatch GrubSnax

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Burning Out and Burning It Down (with Nick Quah)

Nov 18th, 2021 50m 40s

David chats with Nick Quah about creating his podcast newsletter Hot Pod, making it into a sustainable business, burning out from running it, potentially walking away, and then how/why he sold it to Vox Media. Support me on Patreon!Links:Vanity

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Getting COVID-19 after watching 'Dune' (with Jesse)

Nov 12th, 2021 29m 42s

David chats with a listener, Jesse, who contracted COVID-19 after an IMAX screening of 'Dune.' As always, for the latest and most accurate information about COVID-19 case counts, I'd recommend sources such as:The CDCThe NYTimes Coronavirus trac

The Perils of Nostalgia in 'Last Night in Soho' (with Edgar Wright)

Oct 29th, 2021 25m 33s

David talks with writer/director Edgar Wright about his new horror thriller, 'Last Night in Soho,' which is out in theaters right now. Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy tickets for Last Night in Soho Follow Edgar Wright on TwitterWeekly Recommend

How We Talk About 'The Loneliest Americans' (with Jay Caspian Kang)

Oct 22nd, 2021 51m 52s

David talks with author Jay Caspian Kang about his new book, 'The Loneliest Americans,' a book that explores and reimagines Asian American identity.Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy The Loneliest AmericansFollow Jay Caspian Kang on TwitterWeekly

Channeling Joy and Grief in 'Lamb' (with Noomi Rapace)

Oct 7th, 2021 25m 42s

David chats with actress Noomi Rapace about her newest film, Lamb, which is out in theaters this weekend.Support me on Patreon!Links:Learn more about LambBuy tickets for LambFollow David on YouTube for video excerpts of this conversationFollow

Keeping the Flame of Film Criticism Alive with 'The Reveal' (with Keith Phipps)

Oct 4th, 2021 1h 1m

David chats with film critic Keith Phipps about what's happening in the world of film and film criticism, as Keith launches a new subscriber-funded newsletter about movies, "The Reveal." Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Keith on TwitterSubscr

Taking a Journey Through American Loneliness in 'Seek You' (with Kristen Radtke)

Sep 16th, 2021 44m 32s

David chats with author Kristen Radtke about her new book Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Kristen's bookLearn more about Kristen's workWeekly RecommendationsER on HuluWhat Bobby McIlvaine Left Beh

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Weighing the Merits of 'Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings' (with Walter Chaw)

Sep 10th, 2021 55m 26s

David and Walter Chaw from Film Freak Central have a spoiler-filled discussion about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and their differing perspectives on the film as Asian-Americans. Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Walter's work on F

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Dave on Dave: Going on Vacation, External Validation, TikTok Status Update (with David Cho)

Aug 19th, 2021 1h 5m

Bonus episode: Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho uses this as an opportunity to critique David Chen's work and approach to it!In this episode, D

Navigating Race and Friendship in 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend' (with Ben Philippe)

Aug 13th, 2021 1h 16m

David talks with writer Ben Philippe about his new memoir, 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend: Notes from the Other Side of the Fist Bump.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Ben's bookLearn more about Ben Phillipe Weekly RecommendationsThe White Lot