RHAP: We Know Scripted TV

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Welcome to RHAP: We Know Scripted TV, the one-stop shop for all your podcasts about scripted television shows such as House of the Dragon and more.

The Tastemakers: The Bear is Actually Great and You’re Wrong
Last Monday at 9:55 PM

The Tastemakers: The Bear is Actually Great and You’re Wrong

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss what movies they’ve been watching before diving into Squid Game and The Bear.

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Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
01:20 Denis Villeneuve to direct next James B...


Squid Game Season 3 Ep 4 Recap
Last Monday at 4:00 PM

Squid Game Season 3 Ep 4 Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Squid Game! Squid Game is a Netflix Korean thriller where financially desperate contestants compete in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize, exposing the dark extremes of human greed and morality. Beneath its gripping suspense and shocking twists lies a poignant critique of societal inequality and the cost of desperation. Hosts Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) and Chappell (@chappells_show) are here to walk you all through it, so grab your numbered track suit and prepare for the game of a lifetime.

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Squid Game Season 3 Ep 3 Recap
Last Sunday at 4:00 PM

Squid Game Season 3 Ep 3 Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Squid Game! Squid Game is a Netflix Korean thriller where financially desperate contestants compete in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize, exposing the dark extremes of human greed and morality. Beneath its gripping suspense and shocking twists lies a poignant critique of societal inequality and the cost of desperation. Hosts Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) and Chappell (@chappells_show) are here to walk you all through it, so grab your numbered track suit and prepare for the game of a lifetime.

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Squid Game Season 3 Ep 2 Recap
Last Saturday at 4:00 PM

Squid Game Season 3 Ep 2 Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Squid Game! Squid Game is a Netflix Korean thriller where financially desperate contestants compete in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize, exposing the dark extremes of human greed and morality. Beneath its gripping suspense and shocking twists lies a poignant critique of societal inequality and the cost of desperation. Hosts Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) and Chappell (@chappells_show) are here to walk you all through it, so grab your numbered track suit and prepare for the game of a lifetime.

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Squid Game Season 3 Premiere Recap
06/27/2025

Squid Game Season 3 Premiere Recap

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Squid Game! Squid Game is a Netflix Korean thriller where financially desperate contestants compete in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize, exposing the dark extremes of human greed and morality. Beneath its gripping suspense and shocking twists lies a poignant critique of societal inequality and the cost of desperation. Hosts Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) and Chappell (@chappells_show) are here to walk you all through it, so grab your numbered track suit and prepare for the game of a lifetime.

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Squid Game Returns Soon!
06/26/2025

Squid Game Returns Soon!

Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Squid Game! Squid Game is a Netflix Korean thriller where financially desperate contestants compete in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize, exposing the dark extremes of human greed and morality. Beneath its gripping suspense and shocking twists lies a poignant critique of societal inequality and the cost of desperation. Hosts Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) and Chappell (@chappells_show) are here to walk you all through it, so grab your numbered track suit and prepare for the game of a lifetime.

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The Tastemakers: 28 Years Later Was Worth The Wait
06/23/2025

The Tastemakers: 28 Years Later Was Worth The Wait

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss what movies they’ve seen at the theaters before diving into what television shows are on the horizon.

Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
01:40 Ads in AMC theaters
06:50 Mobland (Paramount+)
08:00 NYT Top 100 Movies
12:20 Spoiler-free 28 Years Later (a theater near you)
20:00 Elio (a th...


The Tastemakers: Celine Song Takes a Big Swing
06/17/2025

The Tastemakers: Celine Song Takes a Big Swing

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss 28 Years Later, How To Train Your Dragon, The Materialist, Stick, Rush Revival, Minecraft Movie, Hell Motel, Gilded Age, Outrageous, The Waterfront, We Were Liars, Karen 3, and more!

Send in feedback every week by emailing tastemakersrhap [at] gmail [dot] com

Chapters:
00:00 Intros
01:40 Robert Egg...


The Tastemakers: Movies Are Better Than TV Right Now
06/09/2025

The Tastemakers: Movies Are Better Than TV Right Now

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace discuss what you should see in theaters before discussing what’s coming up.

Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
11:00 2025 Tony Awards
14:30 From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (a theater near you)
19:15 The Phoenician Scheme (a theater near you)
20:40 Friendship (a theater near...


The Tastemakers: We Watched Tudum So You Don’t Have To
06/02/2025

The Tastemakers: We Watched Tudum So You Don’t Have To

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace welcome special guest, Chappell, on to talk about Netflix’s Tudum before jumping into what they’ve been watching.

Topics by Time Code:
00:00 Intros
03:00 Netflix’s Tudum (Netflix)
31:30 James Cameron Movie
34:30 Harry Potter Series (HBO)
41:30 Dept. Q (Netflix)
46:40 Adults (FX...


The Tastemakers: The Rehearsal Somehow Had the Best Finale of the Week
05/27/2025

The Tastemakers: The Rehearsal Somehow Had the Best Finale of the Week Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping. This week, Taran and Grace take on the finales of three […]


The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Deep Dive: We Disagree About The Last Of Us Finale
05/27/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into the season 2 finale of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Recap: “Mid” Season Finale
05/26/2025

Today, Mike and Grace discuss the season 2 finale of The Last of Us.


The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Deep Dive: Our Favorite Episode Yet
05/20/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into season 2 episode 6 of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Tastemakers: Amazon Prime Is Failing
05/19/2025

This week, Taran and Grace discuss the rebrand of Max back to HBO Max before diving into what they've bene watching.


The Last of Us Season 2 Ep 6 Recap: The Last Five Years
05/19/2025

Today, Mike and Grace discuss the season 2 episode 6 of The Last of Us.


Andor Season 2 Finale Recap: Was Andor’s Ending Held Back by Rogue One?
05/14/2025

Today, Grace, Taran, and Mike Bloom discuss the final three episodes of Andor Season 2.


The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Deep Dive: The Big Reveal
05/13/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into season 2 episode 5 of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Tastemakers: The Golden Age of TV Continues
05/12/2025

This week, Taran and Grace discuss the upcoming AppleTV+ show, Murderbot, before diving into what they've been watching


The Last of Us Season 2 Ep 5 Recap: Spores ‘n Gore Galore
05/12/2025

Today, Mike and special guest, Jess Sterling, discuss the season 2 episode 5 of The Last of Us.


Andor Season 2 Eps 7-9 Recap: Andor Makes the Case For Best Show of the Year
05/07/2025

Today, Grace, Taran, and Mike Bloom discuss episodes 7-9 of Andor Season 3.


The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4 Deep Dive: An Episode Under Fire
05/06/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into season 2 episode 4 of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Tastemakers: The Script Worth $38 Million
05/05/2025

This week, Taran and Grace discuss the upcoming movie, Weapons, before diving into what they've been watching.


The Last of Us Season 2 Ep 4 Recap: Sleepless in Seattle
05/05/2025

Today, Grace and Mike discuss the season 2 episode 4 of The Last of Us.


Abbott Elementary Season 4 Finale
05/02/2025

Join Chappell & Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) as they break down the Season 4 Finale of Abbott Elementary, episode 22 "Please Touch Museum"


Andor Season 2 Eps 4-6 Recap: Spies and Spiders
04/30/2025

Today, Grace, Taran, and Mike Bloom discuss episodes 4-6 of Andor Season 2.


The Tastemakers: Sinners is Our New Favorite Movie
04/28/2025

This week, Taran and Grace discuss how Sinners is doing at the box office before diving into what else they've been watching.


Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Episodes 19+20
04/28/2025

In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Episodes 19+20.


The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Deep Dive: Not a Filler Episode
04/28/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into season 2 episode 3 of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Weekend Program: Breaking Down Andor Season 2 Eps 1-3
04/28/2025

This week, Josh and Antonio discuss the first three episodes of Andor season 2.


The Last of Us Season 2 Ep 3 Recap
04/28/2025

Today, Grace and Mike discuss the season 2 episode 3 of The Last of Us.


Abbott Elementary Season 4 Eps 20+21 Recap
04/27/2025

Join Chappell & Gia Worthy (@ClassicallyGia) as they break down Season 4 Episode 20, “Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift” and Episode 21, “Rally” of Abbott Elementary.


Andor Season 2 Eps 1-3 Recap: Andor Crash Lands Into Season 2
04/23/2025

Today, Grace, Taran, and Mike Bloom discuss the premiere of Andor Season 2.


The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Deep Dive
04/22/2025

Today, Grace and Taran dive deep into season 2 episode 2 of The Last of Us, through the lens of the video game.


The Tastemakers: Sinners Isn’t Going to Break Studios
04/21/2025

This week, Taran and Grace discuss what they've been watching including Sinners, The Rehearsal, The Last of Us


The Last of Us Season 2 Ep 2 Recap
04/21/2025

Today, Grace and special guest, Aman Adwin, discuss the season 2 episode 2 of The Last of Us.


The Wheel of Time Season 3 Finale Recap: Best Wheel of Time Finale Yet
04/18/2025

Today, Taran and Grace discuss The Wheel of Time Season 3 episode 8.


Daredevil: Born Again Finale Recap
04/17/2025

Today, Jason and Sasha discuss the finale of Daredevil: Born Again.


Yellowjackets Season 3 Feedback w/ Todd Herzog
04/15/2025

Today, Grace Leeder and Jess Sterling talk through feedback and theories on Yellowjackets Season 3 with special guest, Survivor China's Todd Herzog.


‘Black Mirror’ is Back and Mostly Good, Except…
04/15/2025

The screens are flickering back to life—Black Mirror has returned! Grace Leeder takes us on a quick hit into the latest season of the dystopian anthology series.  Grace breaks down the highs, the lows, and the existential dread that only Black Mirror can deliver.