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Oct 30

Murdaugh Murder in the Family Reviewed - A Hulu Special Review

The Murdaugh true crime saga gets the dramatized treatment in a new Hulu limited series, and the hosts are hooked. They discuss the complicated, recent case involving a powerful Southern family, a tragic teenage death, and the later murder of a mother and son. Hear their take on the actors, the show's approach to "answering questions" about the case, and whether a dramatization should stick to the facts.

00:00:45 - 00:01:17 The Dramatized Hulu Limited Series on the Murdaugh Murders

00:01:17 - 00:02:13 Identifying the Actors: Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke

00:02:13 - 00:03:06 The Recent Nature of the Case and Episode Count

00:03:06 - 00:04:11 The Hook: Answering Unanswered Questions About the Case

00:04:11 - 00:04:54 Opening Scene and Complicated Generational Pieces of the Story

00:04:54 - 00:06:12 The Story's Recency and Previous Documentaries (Dateline, Netflix)

00:06:12 - 00:07:11 Initial Rating and Watching the Show with Prior Knowledge

00:07:11 - 00:08:19 Fictionalizing True Stories and the "Zeitgeist"

00:08:19 - 00:09:21 Concluding Thoughts on the Unavoidable Show

Talkville Talk: Smallville's 24th Anniversary, Season 7 Rewatch, and the Final Seasons Question

Talkville: The Ultimate Smallville Rewatch Podcast with Tom Welling (Clark) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex). Happy 24 years to Smallville! In this episode, Logan celebrates the anniversary while rewatching an episode from season seven (Clark at the Fortress, talking to Jor-El). Tune in as he praises the Talkville rewatch podcast, shouting out its hosts Tom Welling (Clark Kent), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther), and producer Ryan. The episode includes an appeal to the Talkville team to continue the rewatch through the final three seasons of Smallville, even though Michael Rosenbaum had left the show. Plus, hear a classic Cameo from Michael Rosenbaum for the host's other podcast, Mostly Superheroes.