Growth Decay Transformation - A Breaking Bad Rewatch Podcast

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It’s been 15 years since a pantsless Walter White first stepped onto our screens. Now that Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have finished their runs, Pete Peppers and Courtney are here to do a retrospective. In this rewatch, we’ll break down the characters, themes, and plot points and connect them to the greater arc of the story. Listen along as Pete and Courtney explore the growth, decay, and transformation of Breaking Bad. Contact us: [email protected]

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S02E13 - “Truth or Consequences”

Jul 31 2023 100 mins

What makes for a satisfying ending? In “ABQ” we meet Mike Ehrmentraut when he gets a devastated Jesse prepared to call in Jane’s death, Walt gets his tumor removed before Skyler confronts him and asks him to leave, and Donald mourns the loss of his daughter before we see where all of those black and white teasers were heading when Wayfarer 515 crashes above the White househol

S02E12 - “Daddy did That”

Jul 24 2023 91 mins

Are there any episodes that you dread rewatching? Your hosts break down one of the most heartbreaking episodes in the whole series, “Phoenix.” Walt makes the deal at the cost of missing Holly's birth, is deeply offended by the concept of charity, gets blackmailed by Jane, has a highly coincidental meeting at a bar, and then watches Jane die. Y'know, a typical week in the life o

S02E11 - “I Know a Guy”

Jul 17 2023 84 mins

If you find Skyler singing “Happy Birthday” cringey, you’re in good company. While it may be a scene that even made the crew feel uncomfortable, it’s an important one that gives clarity to Skyler’s choices. Speaking of fateful decisions, this is an episode teeming with them. Join hosts Courtney and Pete as they discuss Jesse’s downward spiral, Jane’s decision to join

S02E10 - “We’re So Excited About the Future”

Jul 10 2023 99 mins

Does Jesse have a type? When he feels rejected by Jane some comparisons to Walt start to emerge. More bad news, male kangaroos don’t have pouches. Junior gets his first taste of Tequila and what’s been bubbling up between Hank and Walt comes out in the worst possible way. But hey, they’re really excited about the future at the White house and Walt’s on the case to get rid o

S02E09 - “Signs of Remission”

Jul 03 2023 68 mins

Where do you store your keys when you’re way out in the boonies in an RV cooking meth? Does methylamine go bad? Why does Walt punch the paper towel dispenser after receiving such good news? And what’s the deal with Walt’s mother? Join your hosts, Courtney and Pete, as they explore these questions and more in their discussion of Aaron Paul’s favorite episode of Breaking Bad,

S02E08 - “A Criminal Lawyer”

Jun 26 2023 99 mins

Do you see Jimmy McGill or do you see Saul Goodman? First introduced to us as a cartoonish caricature in the eighth episode of season two, there’s a lot more to everyone’s favorite criminal lawyer than initially meets the eye. Saul offers much needed comic relief, but we know from BCS that underneath the hilarious quips and colorful, outlandish suits is a deeply wounded man. Jo

S02E07 - “Blowfish!”

Jun 19 2023 86 mins

A bond is a strong attraction. Do you remember what it’s like to be in a budding romance? Jesse searches for signals from his satellite and from Jane while Skyler gets her signals in a new (old) job and a cracked picture frame. Your hosts discuss the significance of these developing bonds, explore the lore surrounding the mythical figures of Jesús Malverde, Heisenberg, and Blowf

S02E06 - “A Good Rest of Your Life”

Jun 12 2023 102 mins

Everytime Gretchen makes an appearance on Breaking Bad, one of the Bald Move guys makes an appearance on GDT. A. Ron joins Pete and Courtney to discuss S2E06 "Peekaboo." Saved by an ATM and a "rich girl just adding to her millions," Jesse and Walt both get off the hook from dealing with matters they'd really rather not. Things don't go as well for the Three Spooges, though. Mr. Spo

S02E05 - “DBAA”

Jun 05 2023 91 mins

Do you know how many times Jesse calls Walt by his first name? You can count the number of times on one hand, so when he does, it is a big deal. Join Courtney and Pete as they take a deeper look at all the things that break in S02E05 "Breakage." Hank, like his home-brewed Schraederbrau, threatens to explode and things come to a breaking point with Walt and Skyler. Got feedback, yo?

S02E04 - “Cold Shoulder”

May 29 2023 75 mins

Have you ever felt blue? Jesse Bruce Pinkman gets dyed blue in Down. The Smurf look is a not-so-subtle nod to the rising tensions between Skyler and Walt and the way in which Jesse himself is feeling. It’s pretty clear by this point in the show that Walt can’t keep his mouth shut, and thereby alienates Skyler. Pete and Courtney call into question Walt and Jesse’s belief that