HBO’s Boardwalk Empire has come to it’s inevitable conclusion, and A.Ron and Jim are at peace with it. In fact, we think it’s beautiful and painful in a way that Boardwalk finales tend to be, if not more so. Things get dusty when fathers say

507 – “Friendless Child”

Oct 21st, 2014 2h 7m

In this Speakeasy podcast, covering episode 507 of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, “Friendless Child”, Jim talks A.Ron off a ledge, they decide to write their own perfect conclusion to the series, they marvel at the level of dishevelment Eli Thompson b

506 – “Devil You Know”

Oct 14th, 2014 1h 26m

Jim and A.Ron get down to the business of talking about episode 506 of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, “Devil You Know”. We say good bye to some old friends, witness shocking introductions in the Silver Age, observe more evidence of #9’s identity, and

505 – “King of Norway”

Oct 7th, 2014 1h 29m

This week’s pod covers all the action for Boardwalk Empire episode 505, the “King of Norway”. In it we do a deep dive on Doctor Cotton, discuss the amazing Silver Age Nucky brought to us by the talented Marc Pickering, the always entertaining

504 – Cuanto

Sep 30th, 2014 1h 16m

Jim and A.Ron cover the mid-point of Boardwalk Empire, episode 504, “Cuanto”. We ponder the ultimate fate of Nucky, if the Commodore and Sheriff Hammer are playing good cop / bad cop with Lil’ Nucky’s soul, if Capone is playing possum about kn

503 – “What Jesus Said”

Sep 23rd, 2014 1h 50m

Welcome back to The Speakeasy, where we consider episode 503 of Boardwalk Empire, “What Jesus Said.” Jim and A.Ron talk about the surfeit of “boys” and “uckys” in Boardwalk, smooth dialog, the sad state of Nucky’s nightclub in the hands of Mic

502 – “The Good Listener”

Sep 16th, 2014 1h 43m

Jim and A.Ron break down a very “boardwalky” episode of Boardwalk Empire, “The Good Listener”. We talk about the Kennedy Family Empire, speculate on who Gillian is corresponding with, marvel at Stephen Graham’s performance as the coke/syphilis

501 – “Golden Days for Boys and Girls”

Sep 9th, 2014 1h 4m

Boardwalk Empire is officially back, and we’re here to cover its swan song. A.Ron is more than a little nervous about all the apparently pointless and redundant flashbacks when coming to grips with a shortened season that starts off with a hug

Season Five Preview

Sep 5th, 2014 31m 23s

Jim and A.Ron embark on a new venture, as they open The Speakeasy, their podcast covering the final season of HBO’s fantastic Boardwalk Empire. Join us as we discuss why BWE is so criminally underrated, how the show will deal with its Margaret

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