Welcome back to The Thing That Gets You To The Thing! This was the last episode we recorded before taking an unexpected year and a bit long hiatus.We've reset the format to bring you a more structured, discursive approach to how we break down

S2 - Episode 3 - The Way In

Jul 2nd, 2021 47m 23s

Walt Disney once said "You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Having all received a kicking, it's time to see which of the HACF crew are primed to start kicking ass back.

S2 - Episode 2 - New Coke

Jun 25th, 2021 54m 21s

Bos is back - or is he? While the men try anything to find their next high, Cameron and Donna are still working out how to work with each other.

S2 - Episode 1 - SETI

Jun 18th, 2021 1h 1m

There are signs of life! We're back to pick up the pieces of Cameron and Donna's Mutiny, find out what's written in the stars for Joe and see if Gordon can cope with two elephants in the room. That's right: it's season 2.

Episode 11 - Season 1 Wrap Up & Christopher Cantwell Q&A

Oct 31st, 2020 1h 4m

It's the S1 wrap up! Featuring info we squeezed out of Christopher Cantwell on Twitter, our highlights and low(ish)lights and lots more geeky chat. No S2 spoilers, so dig in.Key timecodes:Christopher Cantwell Q&A: 51:18.

Episode 10 - 1984

Oct 18th, 2020 50m 54s

The fate of our Cardiff crew is decided in the explosive season finale. Series show runners Christopher Cantwell and Christopher Rogers take back the helm alongside Juan José Campanella, the pilot’s visionary director. Tune in to hear our thoug

Episode 9 - Up Helly Aa

Sep 23rd, 2020 47m 49s

Our intrepid team have made it to Vegas for the Giant's last roll of the dice. And though we've never been to COMDEX, we do draw some comparisons to CES. Credits: Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Project

Episode 8 - The 214s

Sep 14th, 2020 55m 57s

We're getting the band back together! Or together for the first time depending on how you look at it. It's time for Team Giant to head to COMDEX, and it's our first Toby Huss Appreciation Moment.Credits: Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun

Episode 7 - Giant

Sep 2nd, 2020 1h 18m

This week's all about identity: personal, professional, and project. Joe and Cameron grapple with a blast from the past, Donna feels out a different future and Gordon... might not be in this reality at all. Credits: Icon by Blake Stevenson from

Episode 6 - Landfall

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 7m

Dallas is taking a battering from Hurricane Alicia - are our perceptions of Joe and Donna about to be reshaped too? Credits: Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Project

Episode 5 - Adventure

Aug 17th, 2020 1h 22m

It's time to examine our father issues, as Joe MacMillan Sr and Donna's daddy sweep into town - while co-creators Cantwell and Rogers re-take the writing helm. Credits: Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Project

Episode 4 - Close to the Metal

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 13m

Back at Cardiff Electric, Cameron's flying close to the sun. Can Donna stop her drowning? Jonathan Lisco and Johan Renck (aka Stakka Bo) take the helm as Halt and Catch Fire finds the accelerator.Credits:Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun

Episode 3 - High Plains Hardware

Jul 15th, 2020 1h 8m

It's time that everyone found their place in the pecking order - even if it means killing the bird. E3 sees Jason Cahill and Karyn Kusama on board to start taking things a little off-balance. Credits:Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Pro

Episode 2 - FUD

Jul 8th, 2020 59m 17s

At Cardiff Electric, it's all fear, uncertainty and doubt this week. Alex T and Alex G get under Cameron's skin and ask what breadcrumbs we'll be following to the end of season 1.Credits:Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Project

Episode 1 - I/O

Jun 30th, 2020 1h 10m

I/O, I/O, it's into the pilot we go. Let's crack open a Speak N Spell with Joe, Gordon, Cameron and Donna: four people we're going to get to know very well.Credits:Icon by Blake Stevenson from the Noun Project

Trailer

Episode 0 - Trailer

Jun 25th, 2020 1m 17s

What's The Thing That Gets You To The Thing? Well, in this case it's a fan rewatch of the best show most people haven't seen: Halt and Catch Fire. Join opinionated TV nerds Alex Totaro and Alex Goldstein to go episode by episode through a moder