Magellan and Allen
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Every week, hosts Allen and Magellan watch and review two episodes of a cult classic TV show with a focus on comedy and criticism, like a fun book club with friends! Feel free to jump into any season and watch along with us!
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Alan and Magellan pair first-time reactions with close attention to character logic, political ideas, production choices, and the oddities of adaptation.
Alan and Magellan turn first-time watches of Xena: Warrior Princess and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine into lively conversations about how television stories hold together.
A Xena rope bridge becomes Chekhov's rope bridge; your TV brain can finally stop feeling alone.
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A sharp Star Trek conversation that turns a fandom argument into something more honest and emotional.
The episode is at its best when Alan and Magellan stop using "fascist" as fandom shorthand and start taking apart what Starfleet, the Federation, and Section 31 are actually doing.
A lively Xena chat that balances jokes, digressions, and a sharp read on the season's changing shape.
The conversation catches a strange, lively stretch of Xena and sounds strongest when it settles into Eli, the funeral pyre, and the credits joke about non-violent ways and the people who died during production.
A sharp, playful read on camp, bones, antlers, and emotional payoff.
This discussion leans into Them Bones, Them Bones as a delightfully campy Xena conversation, moving from the skeleton reveal to the Northern Amazon antlers, Yakut's farewell, and the reminder that Xena and Alti were bad friends.
A sharp look at a PS1 tie-in that turns bad controls and samey design into criticism.
The episode offers Xena: Warrior Princess the kind of PS1 tie-in critique that starts with bad controls and ends with a sharper view of why the game feels samey.
Star Trek, one careful argument at a time.
Fast Trek talk with deep-cut receipts.
Chatty screen criticism with sharp detours.
Read the book. Watch the film. Argue the difference.
Supergirl lore with receipts and running jokes.
From Tatooine sunsets to Alien: Earth, read with scholarly care.
This episode is a main feed special where the hosts discuss trading card games like Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering, and Pokémon TCG, inspired by Magellan's recent obsession with cards.
The hosts introduce their podcast episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 5.17 and 5.18, humorously referencing Cleopatra's carpet scene and exploring the theme of bathing in ancient Egypt and among the Amazons.
The hosts introduce an episode discussing the documentary 'What We Left Behind' and themes of memory, emotion, and chaos in Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
The hosts introduce their podcast and discuss their focus on predicting and analyzing the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominees and the 2025 movie year in preparation for the 98th Academy Awards.
The hosts discuss the 12-tone scale in Western music, explaining it through the layout of a keyboard with white and black keys.
This episode is a discussion about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 5 Part 1, featuring a guest and addressing the co-host's absence due to surgery.
This episode features a discussion about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 5 Part 2, including character analysis and actor trivia.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss personal updates, including a dog named Magellan and changes to the recording setup.
The hosts humorously discuss the Xena: Warrior Princess episodes "Coming Home" and "The Haunting of Amphipolis," focusing on a bizarre maggot army scene and character interactions.
The hosts introduce their podcast episode discussing The OA episodes 'Paradise' and 'Forking Paths' while sharing personal anecdotes about being snowed in.
The hosts introduce a podcast episode discussing Star Trek: The Original Series Season 1 Part 2 with guest Emrys, featuring playful banter and character references.
The hosts introduce themselves and discuss their podcast format before briefly mentioning a stand-up comedy experience in Boston.
The hosts introduce a podcast episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 6.17 and 6.18 while humorously portraying themselves as enemies in an alternate universe scenario.
The hosts introduce a guest and discuss ideas for rotating podcast responsibilities while referencing specific episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess.
The hosts introduce their podcast about watching Xena: Warrior Princess for the first time and humorously discuss a time travel movie idea inspired by the show.
The director discusses a mandated nudity quota involving body doubles on the set of Xena: Warrior Princess.
Alan and Magellan introduce their podcast where they watch and discuss Xena: Warrior Princess for the first time, with Magellan sharing his experience as a puppeteer for the character Ro.
The podcast segment discusses prop design inspiration for Artemis's bows in Xena: Warrior Princess episodes, with humorous impressions and references.
The hosts introduce their podcast and humorously discuss replacing a character with Elmo in Deep Space Nine.
The hosts introduce their podcast about watching The OA and humorously discuss a gas related to the show's character Hap and its unusual origin in film effects.
The hosts introduce the podcast episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 5.19 and 5.20 with humorous banter about hypothetical life choices.
The hosts discuss the final episode of their Xena podcast, mention a potential reboot, and note recording during a snowstorm.
Two first-time viewers discuss Star Trek: The Original Series Season 1, focusing on character portrayals and the desire for more nuanced evil female characters.
The hosts introduce their podcast episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess episodes, briefly touch on themes of toxic masculinity, and share personal anecdotes about clothing and a cat.
The hosts introduce their podcast about watching the Netflix series The OA for the first time and discuss a scene involving a violinist busking without a permit.
The hosts humorously discuss the God of War's need for new conflicts in the Northeast, referencing the podcast's focus on Xena episodes.
The hosts introduce their podcast and begin discussing Deep Space Nine Season 6, touching on the mirror universe and character traits.
The hosts introduce the podcast and engage in casual banter before discussing the Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 'A Friend in Need'.
The podcast hosts introduce an episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess season 5 episodes 'Eve' and 'Motherhood' while humorously joking about absurd food choices.
The hosts introduce themselves and discuss the challenges of naming characters in Xena episodes while sharing lighthearted banter about attire and compliments.
The hosts introduce their podcast episode discussing the first part of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 7, with humorous banter about Star Trek lore and references to characters like Esri Dax.
Alan and Magellan discuss Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film Brazil, which Alan finally watched after a Chats Discord comparison between his workplace frustration and the movie’s bureaucracy.
Magellan, John, and Alan examine Xena: Warrior Princess season five episodes 'Punch Lines' and 'God Fearing Child,' which aired on January 24 and January 31, 2000.
Magellan and Alan mark Chatz's approaching 10-year anniversary by ranking future television coverage with a reversed version of Mark Rosewater's Storm Scale.
Alan and Magellan review Xena: Warrior Princess season five episodes 'Back in the Bottle' and 'Little Problems,' which aired on November 15 and November 22, 1999.
The hosts and guest Shoumik analyze two Season 5 Xena episodes: 'Seeds of Faith,' which delves into Eli's Christ-like martyrdom and themes of pacifism, and the jukebox musical 'Lyre, Lyre, Hearts on Fire.' The conversation blends critique of the show's cultural representation, behind-the-scenes writer insights, and appreciation for its chaotic, joyful energy.
Hosts Alan and Mitch Allen review three Xena: Warrior Princess video games from the late 1990s, sharing personal gaming nostalgia and critiquing the PS1 action game and N64 fighting game.
The hosts Alan and Magellan review two episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess: 'Them Bones, Them Bones,' where Xena faces the spirit villain Alti in a surreal CG skeleton battle to protect her unborn child, and 'Purity,' where the team returns to Chin to confront Lao Ma's twin daughters over a powerful book.
This podcast episode features hosts Alan and Magellan discussing episodes 4.17 and 4.18 of Xena: Warrior Princess while also sharing about fostering kittens.
Hosts Alan and Magellan analyze the second half of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's sixth season, debating the quality of 'filler' episodes, discussing dark character revelations involving Dukat and Kira, and critiquing the introduction of the secretive Starfleet faction Section 31.
Two friends discuss their first-time watch of Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 4.11 and 4.12, with humorous tangents about John Travolta and Broadway.
Two hosts discuss their first-time viewing of Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 4.13 and 4.14, with humorous and awkward commentary on a massage scene.
This podcast episode discusses episodes 4.15 and 4.16 of Xena: Warrior Princess, focusing on fan reactions and recording challenges in spring weather.
This episode of MovieChatz discusses the film RRR, focusing on its self-aware soundtrack and narrative elements.
Two best friends discuss episodes 4.19 and 4.20 of Xena: Warrior Princess in a nostalgic and humorous podcast.
This podcast episode discusses the season four finale of Xena: Warrior Princess, specifically episodes 4.21 'The Ides of March' and 4.22 'Deja Vu All Over Again', in a casual fan conversation format.
This episode explores the connections between the video game Final Fantasy VI and the card game Magic: The Gathering, featuring hosts discussing gaming culture and recent experiences.
The hosts Alan and Magellan introduce their podcast episode discussing Xena: Warrior Princess episodes 6.11 and 6.12 with casual banter.
The hosts Alan and Magellan introduce the podcast episode with casual banter about songs and covers.
Two hosts discuss personal anecdotes and health issues before transitioning to a podcast about watching The OA for the first time.
David explains why he quit The OA after season one's last 30 seconds and why the school shooting storyline soured for him.
Alan and Magellan review Xena: Warrior Princess season 4 episodes “Past Imperfect” and “The Key to the Kingdom,” aired in 1999.