True Detective | Post Show Recaps of the HBO Series

Listen to the Podcast: Put on your white suits and break out your red roses — and for heaven’s sake, please make sure you’re not being tailed — as we dig into the final episode of TRUE DETECTIVE season two! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) are back together one last time to discuss the season (and maybe even the series) finale of TRUE DETECTIVE, called “Omega Station.” In their final episode together, the trio of True Detectives discuss the following: Bye Bye Bye: Why did Colin Farrell’s ex-mustached cop Ray Velcoro drive off toward certain doom? What was the purpose of gangster Frank Semyon pulling off his heist, if only to get stabbed and left for dead in the desert? Was the ending a letdown for Ani Bezzerides? And can someone explain the purpose of Paul? Josh, Antonio and Jeremiah dig into all the different endings for the show’s main characters, and their level of satisfaction. Mean Machine: The three hosts talk about the deeply dark ending of TRUE DETECTIVE season two, what it says about writer Nic Pizzolatto’s mission statement, and what we’re supposed to take away from it all. Is That It?: Will TRUE DETECTIVE return for a third season, or will the negative reaction to season two prevent HBO from returning to the crime anthology series? Josh, Antonio and Jeremiah have divided opinions on the issue. How Did Alf End?: No spoilers here, but that’s just a tease of the weirdness you’re in store for with the final episode of Post Show Recaps’ TRUE DETECTIVE coverage. Let us know what you think of the podcast in the comments section below. Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: The truth shall set you free — perhaps even fatally, in the case of a few characters — in the latest episode of TRUE DETECTIVE, called “Black Maps and Motel Rooms.” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) are back together to podcast about the penultimate episode of TRUE DETECTIVE season two. In this week’s episode, the trio discusses everything including… Antonio Draws First Blood: The first point has been scored in the death draft! Antonio nailed his prediction — or shot it, rather — with the tragic death of Paul Woodrugh this week. The hosts talk through the way the death played out and the consequences that are sure to spill out into the final episode of the season, and they also reset the stakes for the draft heading into the finale. Ray + Ani = Rani: Okay, we’re shipping it! Now that it’s official, the hosts talk about Ray and Ani sealing the deal and what that means for both characters moving forward, especially given the emotional epiphanies both detectives reached in this last episode. Frank Semyon Becomes Frank Castle: Is Vince Vaughn actually about to access his inner Punisher? It sure seems that way now that he’s ordered an insane amount of guns, twice over, in what appears to be a plan to take down Osip and reclaim his stolen millions, and then some. The question is, will Frank’s plan work out, or has he reached the end of his rope? And Much More: Josh, Antonio and Jeremiah talk about all the major revelations surrounding the Caspere case, the crimes committed by the Vinci police officers, the ramifications of the 1992 diamond heist, predictions for the 90-minute finale, and more. Check back next week for their recap of the TRUE DETECTIVE season two finale, and let us know what you think of this week’s show in the comments below! Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

  Listen to the Podcast: Gather around, Friends! The TRUE DETECTIVE season two podcast returns this week, discussing all manor of horrors! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) are here to discuss the sixth episode of the season, “Church in Ruin,” and all the big events and reveals made throughout the hour. Among the topics covered: The House of Horror: Josh, Jeremiah and Antonio begin by digging deep into the episode’s final climactic showdown, covering everything from the music choices, the potential ramifications for Ani Bezzerides and her family, and much more. Ray of Darkness: Colin Farrell’s formerly mustached detective returns to his brooding roots this week, severing ties with his son when it seems all hope is lost… but is it? Frank Conversations: Was this the best week for Vince Vaughn’s gangster? The gang thinks so, and here’s why — even though they STILL have no idea who Stan is. And That’s Not All: Listen to the podcast to hear everything Josh, Antonio, and Jeremiah had to say about this week’s episode, and where they think things are going next. As always, use the space below to leave your questions, comments and theories. Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) returns this week and finds himself in an uncomfortable stare down with Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst)… because they need to talk. In this week’s podcast: Clean Face, Dirty Past: Ray finds out that cleaning up his appearance does not hide the ugly acts he has done. True Detective is a deadly game…unless played with NERF guns: Teague Dixon may be dead, but his spirit is still alive and well. Who is Paul’s daddy and what does he do?: As Paul gets ready for fatherhood, the guys discuss Paul’s own father, and how his absence affects who Paul is today. The Way of the Gangster: Frank tries to justify all of his actions. Will the ends justify the means when all is said and done? By Invitation Only: What steps will Ani take to get back onto this case, and what leads can she tackle that Ray and Paul cannot? Josh, Antonio and Jeremiah also touch on the Chessani family, Pitlor’s condition after a visit from Ray, and the previews for next weeks episode. Plus, they answer YOUR questions. As always, you can discuss the show in the comments section below, or leave us your comments and theories at http://postshowrecaps.com/feedback/. Special Thanks to Justin Holcolmb for writing this week’s episode recap! Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: In case you need something to listen to on an ill-fated bus ride, The TRUE DETECTIVE podcast is back for this season’s fourth episode, “Down Will Come.” We’ve had cryptic transmissions from Josh Wigler(@roundhoward) in upstate California, so he is away this week, but Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) are here putting out some fires and starting new ones. A and J are investigating this case from all angles, and just like A and Ray they are wondering where their third detective is, and if he’s on another tear-laden, paparazzi-infused guilt bender. This is the halfway mark of the season, so Antonio and Jeremiah reset the major storylines (train, murder, bird) and try to sift out which of the clues are gold, and which are just Nick Pizzolatto’s Id run amok. Honestly does the man just have a dead bird instead of a heart? WHAT IS GOING ON? Let us know your take on this week’s episode in the comments below or by hitting us up through the feedback form. Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) is away this week nursing a buckshot wound, but Josh Wigler(@roundhoward) and Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) are holding down the fort investigating the curious case of Vinci city manager Ben Caspere and the shotgun-toting Birdman. Josh and Antonio run down all the latest clues the show has dropped about the murder mystery, and they dig deeper into some of the new character revelations, including Ray Velcoro’s haunting dream, Paul Woodrugh’s romantic past, Frank Semyon’s bareknuckled brawl, and Ani Bezzerides’ interest in animal masks. Let us know your take on this week’s episode in the comments below or by hitting us up through the feedback form. Subscribe to the Podcast: [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: Knives out! This week’s TRUE DETECTIVE podcast will hit you like a shotgun blast to the gut! Or the nether regions! Or somewhere else very unpleasant and at close range!   Yeah, bad week for Ray Velcoro, but great week for Post Show Recaps. Once again, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) joins forces with Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) to stop down and examine the mystery at the heart of TRUE DETECTIVE season two. This week’s episode, called “Night Finds You,” is a grim affair for Colin Farrell’s hard-drinking City of Vinci detective, who ends the hour with a front row look at a new interpretation of Birdman. Meanwhile, we find out more about Vince Vaughn’s Frank Semyon and his financial woes, Rachel McAdams’ Ani Bezzerides and her secret stash of knives, and Taylor Kitsch’s Paul Woodrugh and his dark past.   Let us know what you think of this week’s podcast in the comments below, and send in questions for next time using our feedback form. Subscribe to Post Show Recaps [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: The original Yellow Kings of podcasting are here with their first recap of True Detective season two! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) and Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) open up “The Western Book Of The Dead,” diving into all the mysteries and set-ups from the HBO crime show’s first new episode of its second season. The trio discuss the highs and lows of the four main characters and their performances, their thoughts on who’s responsible for the death of Vinci city manager Ben Caspere, the big differences between seasons one and two so far, and much more. Join us in the comments section below to keep the conversation going, and check back next week for another True Detective recap. Subscribe to Post Show Recaps [saf]

Listen to the Podcast: Get ready to make some flowers with the true Ds of podcasting here on Post Show Recaps! Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro), Jeremiah Panhorst (@jpanhorst) and Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) get together to preview the second season of TRUE DETECTIVE, the HBO crime series starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch. Before looking ahead at season two, the True Detective trio looks back at season one, and the lightning it bottled up thanks to Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s celebrated performances and Cary Fukunaga’s innovative direction. Without those ingredients in place, can season two possibly come close to matching the highs of season one? And if not, what’s the best case scenario for the show? Find out what Antonio, Jeremiah and Josh have to say about all that, plus what they’re expecting out of the new cast — including which characters they’re expecting to die, sight unseen. Get your questions in for the first TRUE DETECTIVE recap show by sending them along through postshowrecaps.com/feedback, or by reaching out to us on Twitter and in the comments below. Subscribe to Post Show Recaps [saf]