Strain Podcast

Blaire and Kyle put on their best human makeup and discuss "Intruders," the 8th episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain.' They wonder where exactly the episode went, celebrate some great scenes, and lament the continuation of a certain romance. Then, our first Strain Bingo winner joins the podcast to celebrate her victory! Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle debate the merits of "The Born," the seventh episode of season two of FX's 'The Strain', . Topics include Quinlan's awesome arrival, Fet's suddenly-raging jealousy, Eph's continued transformation into James Bond, and a deep-dive into the love life of Eldritch Palmer. That's followed by your hosts welcoming a very special guest to talk about the government response to the epidemic on the show. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle take the next train to Washington to discuss "Identity," the sixth episode of "The Strain" season 2. Your hosts disagree on whether this was a good episode for Zach, talk more D&D than frankly anyone should be comfortable with, and come to the realization that Eph is James Bond. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle rip off their wigs in solidarity with Corey Stoll, and discuss his heroics (wig-related and otherwise) in the great "Quick and Painless," the fifth episode of season 2 of The Strain. Music from www.bensound.com.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

 Blaire and Kyle put on their Luchador masks and jump off the top turnbuckle into "The Silver Angel," the fourth episode of season 2 of FX's The Strain. Your hosts celebrate the best episode of the season thus far, talk about what made it work, and ponder Fet's current state of mind.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle knock over some lab equipment and dodge the UV lights as they talk about "Fort Defiance," the third episode of season 2 of FX's "The Strain". They wonder how the show could be better, celebrate some small moments, and of course, shout out the #WIGTALK army. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle discuss "By Any Means", the second episode of season two of The Strain. Your hosts tackle the big questions like, "Why did this episode happen?" and "How could this episode happen?", and laugh at the absurdity of it all. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle pick up their UV lights and venture into the dark tunnels of BK, NY, the season two premiere of FX's The Strain. Your hosts discuss the mysterious improvement of Dutch Velders as a character, the questionable state of panic in New York, and play everyone's favorite game, "Come Up with 3 Adjectives to Describe Nora."   Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

In a very special edition of The Strain Podcast, Blaire and Kyle discuss book one of The Strain, and how it's similar to and different from the TV show. In a shocking twist, Kyle also unveils his revised assessment of The Walking Dead.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle discuss the season 1 finale of FX's The Strain, titled "The Master." Kyle enjoyed it well enough, but Blaire had a number of issues, many of which are book-related. Then, to celebrate the end of the season, Blaire is unleashed in a one-time segment entitled "Blaire's Spoiler Corner" where she discusses the books. Ample spoiler warning is provided. Thank you for listening this season, and we hope you'll join us for season two!  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle disagree about the quality of episode 12 of FX's The Strain, "Last Rites," Kyle spoils Game of Thrones, and Blaire launches a passionate defense of Gus.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Third Rail," episode 11 of FX's The Strain.  Is this season finishing up strong? Has The Strain figured itself out? And why does the show want us to hate an 80-year old woman? Listen to find out!  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle talk about their enjoyment of episode 10 of FX's The Strain, "Loved Ones". Both agree that it was a good episode, Blaire is excited that the show reached a certain point in the book material, while Kyle pitches his idea for a spin-off.  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle discuss "The Disappeared," the ninth episode of FX's new horror drama The Strain. Listen to the two hosts bicker about exactly how disappointing this episode was following last week's tour-de-force, and stay for Kyle's eulogy of Matt the Sears manager. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle celebrate episode 9 of The Strain, "Creatures of the Night", as the series' high-water mark, and break down all the ways that the character choices and bottle format turned this hour into a triumph. Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Blaire and Kyle buckle up and dive into "For Services Rendered," the seventh episode of FX's The Strain. Did Kyle actually enjoy this episode more than Blaire? Listen to find out!​  Based on the books by Del Torro.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

Blaire and Kyle dive into "Occultation," the sixth episode of FX's 'The Strain', and express their concerns about the episode and the show's storytelling in general.   Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

Blaire and Kyle celebrate and poke holes in "Runaways," the fifth episode of The Strain, then pull back and discuss why this show is  enjoyable despite having such obvious flaws.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

Blaire and Kyle discuss the merits of the fourth episode of The Strain, culminating in Kyle having a minor existential crisis about the show's quality while Blaire tries to talk him down.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!    

 Blaire and Kyle disagree about "Gone Smooth," the third episode of FX's The Strain, and work through their differences in this week's podcast.  Based on the books by Del Torro as well.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!