4 chapters across the catalog
Executive Producer Donations, Nick Pizzolatto Birthday Party
Donor Amber McGrath contributes $1,000 and mentions seeing a host's name on the guest list for the wife of "True Detective" creator Nick Pizzolatto. The host clarifies the circumstances of the invitation and the difficulty of attending social events in Austin while maintaining the podcast schedule.
The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered a new hearing for Adnan Syed, the subject of the first season of the "Serial" podcast. The hosts note that while the original series was a cultural phenomenon, the fourth season of "Serial" has received very little attention or revenue. They compare this to the declining quality of television sequels like "True Detective."
True Detective creator Nick Pizzolatto and his wife, Suzanne Santo, provided insights into the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The discussion highlights a "force majeure" clause in contracts that may allow streamers to exit expensive deals if the strike continues into July, potentially disadvantaging the writers.
True Detective Series, Louisiana Stereotypes, Hand-to-Hand Combat
The hosts discuss the HBO series True Detective, noting that residents of Louisiana feel the show unfairly portrays the state as a haven for "hicks and child killers." They briefly touch upon the acting quality and compare the show's violence to the real-world FBI shooting of Ibragim Todashev.
