A torn heart in a torn land. Host Emily Yoshida and guests break down episode 9 of FX’s Shōgun. Featuring executive producer and co-creator Rachel Kondo, actor Anna Sawai "Mariko," associate producer & writer Caillin Puente and director Fred Toye. Join them as they examine Marik ...Show more
Episode 10: A Dream of a Dream
A choice that will make history. Host Emily Yoshida and guests break down episode 10 of FX's Shōgun. Featuring showrunner Justin Marks, actor Cosmo Jarvis "Blackthorne," historian Frederik Cryns, executive producer Michaela Clavell and actor and producer Hiroyuki Sanada "Toranag ...Show more
Jo and Rob return to break down the eighth episode of ‘Shogun.’ They discuss the grand introduction of Edo, the emotionally crushing tea room exchange between Mariko and Buntaro, and Blackthorne’s unexpected revulsion toward his men. Along the way, they talk about the thematic si ...Show more
TAKE US TO OUR SHIP AND TO OUR PODCAST HOSTS! Jason and Rosie hop into the Time Capsule to revisit FX’s Shōgun, which just won a record-breaking 18 Emmys! They recap the incredible first season, and then Jason unpacks the history of the author and previous adaptations. Finally, t ...Show more
Jo and Rob return to break down the seventh episode of ‘Shogun.’ They discuss the aftermath of Saeki’s betrayal, how Nagakado’s fate is a major departure from the book, and the many question marks surrounding Toranaga’s plan (or lack thereof). Along the way, they talk about the i ...Show more
SHOGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its first two episodes on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of ...Show more