Episode #10: The Blackout, Part 2 - a podcast by Film Geek Radio

from 2012-08-23T15:40:31

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It's almost over! In this episode, Andrew and Andrew discuss the penultimate installment of The Newsroom, the second half of the self-proclaimed two-part episode. Does the blackout even matter that much? Is the mock debate an example of Sorkin's liberal bias? And what's up with Lisa and the "relationship crap?" Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:0:19 - Intro
1:36 - Some feedback to feedback6:32 - Episode recap and clip
9:58 - Andrew J's general thoughts13:00 - Andrew R's general thoughts
14:46 - Looking at ​The Newsroom ​as a workplace comedy16:46 - Neal's mission to troll
21:11 - The mock debate; too much?30:30 - The character of Lisa and her on-air mistake
36:33 - Main topic: The "relationship crap" and the development of Don45:58 - Brief thoughts on Mackenzie and the Brian subplot
48:50 - Show closeDON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing navigatingnewsroom@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!

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