Westworld: Post Show Recap with Josh Wigler & Jo Garfein

Westworld | Season 2 Finale Recap: “The Passenger” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) venture off into the Valley Beyond for one last WESTWORLD discussion. Join them as they pick apart the extra-sized season two finale with an extra-sized podcast, in which they clarify the confounding timelines, the post-credits scene, and much more.

Westworld | Season 2, Episode 9: “Vanishing Point” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) are back to dig down into the rabbit hole of WESTWORLD, but please! Don’t dig into your arm! Super gross! This week, it’s all about the Man in Black losing his mind in “Vanishing Point,” not to mention the other game-changing moves made along the way. At the end, some final predictions are made as we head toward the season finale, not to mention the Valley Beyond.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: “Kiksuya” Take our hearts with you when you go, but don’t go anywhere until you’ve listened to this week’s “Welcome to Westworld,” in which hosts Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) gush about the eighth episode of season two: “Kiksuya,” all about Zahn McClarnon’s Akecheta. Find out why they think this is one of the best episodes of Westworld yet, if not the very best.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: “Les Écorchés” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) returns to “Welcome to Westworld,” just in time for Robert Ford’s first major comeback episode! This week on the podcast, Josh and Jo (@jopinionated) dig into Dolores’ assault on the Mesa, our best look yet at Evil Teddy, the ramifications of the Cradle’s destruction and what may lie ahead at the Valley Beyond, why the HBO series might take a turn for The Matrix, and much more.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 6 Recap: “Phase Space” It’s a Westworld host takeover…of a different kind! Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) serves as a replacement host for Josh, as he joins Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) to break down the most recent episode of Westworld. The start to the back half of the second season amped up the action, drama, and mystery, hurtling forward like a wayward train. Mike and Jo talk through the variety of character introductions, goodbyes, and reunions both heartfelt and intense. Plus, they get into the ramifications that come with the introduction to “the Cradle,” the backup system for the hosts, as well as the surprise appearance that ended the episode. Send your questions and comments about Westworld to us through our feedback form at postshowrecaps.com/feedback, and subscribe to the podcast at postshowrecaps.com/westworld.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: “Akane No Mai” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) are back together again talking about not only Westworld, but also Shogun World. This week, the HBO drama pushed all the way in on the newest park in the game, first teased in the first season finale. How did it play out? No shocker here: Josh and Jo loved their journey through Shogun World, and they’ll tell you exactly why — plus, they’ll talk a bit about where they think it’s all going. Oh, and then there’s Dolores and Teddy. Won’t somebody please think of poor Teddy!? Send your questions and comments about Westworld to us through our feedback form at postshowrecaps.com/feedback, and subscribe to the podcast at postshowrecaps.com/westworld.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: “The Riddle of the Sphinx” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) recaps the latest episode of Westworld, “Riddle of the Sphinx,” and his recap comes with an asterisk. You know what they say: if you aim to cheat the devil, you owe him an offering — and in the case of the latest Welcome to Westworld podcast, the offering is co-host Jo Garfein (@jopinionated), who sadly could not appear this week due to being sick. Get well soon, Jo, and we’ll see you at Shogun World! While our regular co-host is on the mend, Josh is joined this week by Emily Fox (@emelette), and how appropriate! In “Riddle of the Sphinx,” it’s revealed that Emily, the Man in Black’s daughter, is the same guest who escaped from The Raj in episode three. The Man in Black and Emily have reunited, just as Josh’s very bad Ed Harris impression and Emily have joined forces on the podcast.  In their conversation about “Riddle of the Sphinx,” Josh and Emily weigh in on what some fans have described as the best episode of Westworld yet, the various sequences involving Peter Mullan as James Delos, the possibilities and implications of the human-host hybrid experiments, the Man in Black’s apparent redemption arc, the return of Elsie Stubbs (!!), the secrets of Ghost Nation, and much more. Let us know what you think of this week’s podcast in the comments below and send us your questions through our feedback form. Josh and Jo will be back next week to discuss episode five of season two, “Akane No Mai,” where all things Shogun World shall be revealed.

Westworld | Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: “Virtù e Fortuna” Loki has an army, the Avengers have a Hulk, Armistice has a dragon, and we have a podcast! Welcome back to “Welcome to Westworld,” from your friendly neighborhood hosts Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated). This week, we’re digging into “Virtù e Fortuna,” the third episode of season two, filled with unexpected park detours and action sequences aplenty. Who is the park’s newest guest? Jo has a theory! What does “The Raj” really mean? Jo has a theory on that front, too! Non-stop madness and Atomic Blonde appreciation abound in the podcast ahead. Make sure to subscribe at PostShowRecaps.com/Westworld, and leave us questions and comments through our feedback form all season long.

Westworld Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: “Reunion” Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) return for another edition of “Welcome to Westworld,” their weekly podcast series running down the latest twists and turns in the HBO drama. This week, Josh and Jo head away from the park and out into the real world to check out all of the splendor alongside Dolores. In the process, several insane theories are born, and a Breaking Bad icon even makes an appearance. Subscribe to the podcast at postshowrecaps.com/westworld, send in your feedback using our feedback form: postshowrecaps.com/feedback, and visit THR.com/Westworld for Josh’s coverage of the series.

Josh Wigler recaps “Journey into Night”,  Season 2, Episode 1 Premiere of “Westworld” Welcome back to “Welcome to Westworld,” the Post Show Recaps podcast hosted by Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated). This week, Josh and Jo break down the season premiere, “Journey Into Night,” the first new episode since season one ended in 2016. Spoiler alert: get ready for tons of LOST references.

Listen to the Podcast: Welcome to Westworld! Every week, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) will discuss the new HBO series about an old west theme park built in a futuristic world, populated by robot hosts and human guests. Theories, analysis, and overall madness is sure to ensue. Just as these violent delights must have violent ends, so too must the Welcome to Westworld podcast come to an end… for now, at least. In their final podcast of the season, Josh and Jo break down the season finale, “The Bicameral Mind,” and all of its many glorious reveals. They speculate on what Ford’s plan means for the future of the series, what the heck Samurai World is all about, where the park is truly located, and much more. Plus, they answer your feedback questions and comments, as they bid adieu to Westworld until the show returns in 2018. Check the links below for Josh’s Westworld finale interviews published on The Hollywood Reporter: • Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy (co-creators and showrunners) • Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores) • Ed Harris (The Man in Black) • Jimmi Simpson (William) And click here to read the BuzzFeed article about the photo of Logan’s sister. Subscribe at postshowrecaps.com/westworld E-mail us at westworld@postshowrecaps.com Send your questions and theories in through our feedback form, and ping Josh and Jo on Twitter.

Listen to the Podcast: Welcome to Westworld! Every week, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) will discuss the new HBO series about an old west theme park built in a futuristic world, populated by robot hosts and human guests. Theories, analysis, and overall madness is sure to ensue. It’s time for a bonus podcast! Josh and Jo were guests on the Jay, Jack and Mike Westworld podcast this week, summarizing their feelings about the show so far and planting the flag on some finale predictions. Their podcast is featured in our feed for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe to the Jay and Jack podcast.

Listen to the Podcast: Welcome to Westworld! Every week, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) will discuss the new HBO series about an old west theme park built in a futuristic world, populated by robot hosts and human guests. Theories, analysis, and overall madness is sure to ensue. This week, Josh and Jo talk about “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” the ninth episode of the series. If you thought the Bernard reveal in episode seven was the biggest bombshell surrounding the character, think again. Season one’s penultimate episode flips the script once again with yet another major Bernard twist, likely blindsiding many viewers — but hopefully not those of you who listen to this podcast and have been on #TeamBernardold for weeks and weeks now. Josh and Jo talk at length about the twist now that it’s out on the show, what it could possibly mean, whether or not we’ll see Bernard again after what Ford makes him do, the various possibilities surrounding Arnold’s death and true motives, and much more. Also, Josh gets very worked up about The Dark Knight. Curse you, Two-Face! Check the links below for Josh’s latest Westworld interviews published on The Hollywood Reporter: • Michelle MacLaren (Director of Episode 9, among countless other television highlights) Subscribe at postshowrecaps.com/westworld E-mail us at westworld@postshowrecaps.com Send your questions and theories in through our feedback form, and ping Josh and Jo on Twitter. BONUS: Josh and Jo will appear as guests on the Westworld with Jay, Jack and Mike podcast this week, making predictions about the finale. Subscribe to their podcast to make sure you don’t miss out!

Listen to the Podcast: Welcome to Westworld! Every week, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) will discuss the new HBO series about an old west theme park built in a futuristic world, populated by robot hosts and human guests. Theories, analysis, and overall madness is sure to ensue. This week, Josh and Jo talk about “Trace Decay,” the eighth episode of the series. Last week, Bernard learned a hard lesson about the nature of his reality. Now what? That’s where the episode begins, and far from where it ends. Beyond the Bernard of it all, “Trace Decay” moves Maeve and the Man in Black’s stories further along the path, in separate and interlocking ways. Josh and Jo talk about all of that, attempt to make sense of the show’s different timelines, address your feedback, and more. Check the links below for Josh’s latest Westworld interviews published on The Hollywood Reporter: • Stephen Williams (Director) • Leonardo Nam and Ptolemy Slocum (Felix and Sylvester) Subscribe at postshowrecaps.com/westworld E-mail us at westworld@postshowrecaps.com Send your questions and theories in through our feedback form, and ping Josh and Jo on Twitter.

Listen to the Podcast: Welcome to Westworld! Every week, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Jo Garfein (@jopinionated) will discuss the new HBO series about an old west theme park built in a futuristic world, populated by robot hosts and human guests. Theories, analysis, and overall madness is sure to ensue. This week, Josh and Jo talk about “Trompe L’Oeil,” the riveting seventh episode of the series. It’s an episode that sufficiently changes the game, confirming a shocking detail about one character, while simultaneously putting another character on a collision course with a wall. How’s that for vague but just specific enough for those who get it? Seriously, don’t listen to this week’s podcast or read any comments below until you have watched this week’s episode. It was a big one, and Josh and Jo are all over it. Plus, there’s a death draft! Everyone loves the death draft, right? In addition to the podcast, Josh spoke with several of the folks involved with bringing the episode to life. Check the links below for those interviews published on The Hollywood Reporter: • Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan and Lisa Joy (The Showrunners) • Jeffrey Wright (Bernard) • Sidse Babett Knudsen (Theresa) • Angela Sarafyan (Clementine) • Fred Toye (The Episode’s Director) Subscribe at postshowrecaps.com/westworld E-mail us at westworld@postshowrecaps.com Send your questions and theories in through our feedback form, and ping Josh and Jo on Twitter.