Squid Game 'Cast

29: Squid Game: The Challenge S2E9

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:10:00 -0000

The finale!

Daphne and Nathan enjoyed talking through the exciting Season 2 finale episode of Squid Game: The Challenge, the reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more!

As we mentioned on the podcast, if you'd like to vote for one of the five candidates to return for Season 3, you can do so by visiting: ⁠https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-the-challenge-season-2-second-chance-vote⁠ We love reading, playing, and responding to your comments and thoughts about Squid Game, so send them in!

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28: Squid Game: The Challenge S2E5-8

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:07:00 -0000

Daphne and Nathan had a blast talking through the second four Season 2 episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, the reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more!
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BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:32:00 -0000

Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus.

Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-time great TV creators. His writing is intelligent, meticulous, unexpected, and wry, and this show is wild. It’s very Twilight Zone-y. Creepy, thought provoking, thrilling, extremely odd in the best way, and super fun.

If you haven’t tried it, we definitely recommend you give it a shot! And then, of course, listen to this podcast. And if you end up getting subsumed into the collective, we’ll be covering the rest of the season on Wax Episodic, available wherever you get podcasts, or at ⁠⁠waxepisodic.com⁠⁠.

PS If you’ve been a Podcastica listener for awhile, you might be interested know that the hosts for this podcast are me (Jason) and Karen, who started this network 15 years ago with The Walking Dead ‘Cast. So much fun podcasting with Karen again!

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27: Squid Game: The Challenge S2E1-4

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:20:00 -0000

Daphne and Nathan had a blast talking through the first four Season 2 episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, the reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more!

We love reading, playing, and responding to your comments and thoughts about Squid Game, so send them in!

You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.
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BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic

Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts.

We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠.

Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts.

PS If you were drawn to the twisted power dynamics and manipulation in Squid Game, you’ll find a similar undercurrent in Alien: Earth — where shadowy forces exploit people under the guise of control and order.

Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October”

The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.”

Links from the episode:

Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice:

⁠https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com⁠

Next up on Wax Episodic: Alien: Earth S1E3 “Metamorphosis”!

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26: "Humans Are..." (Squid Game S3E6)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Here it is, our take on the final episode of this incredible series. It wasn’t as triumphant of an ending as we might’ve hoped, but there are some silver linings in there. Join Veronica, David, and Jason as we talk it out.

Thanks so much to all of you who listened along with us. We appreciate it!

If you’re looking for something to watch (and a podcast to go along with it), we hope you’ll check out the upcoming Alien series, Alien: Earth, premiering on FX on August 12, and then listen to Jason and friends covering it in-depth on the Wax Episodic podcast. You can find that anywhere you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com. Cheers!

Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 premieres in November, and we may be back to cover that, or any spinoffs, sequels, or Squid Game reboots. Let us know if you guys want more coverage.

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25: "○△□" (Squid Game S3E5)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Thrilling penultimate episode of this series, with action on all fronts, and a totally f$@ked up cliffhanger where this baby and our hero Gi-hun’s lives are in the balance. Join Veronica and I to talk it out.

Next up: It’s the Squid Game series finale, S3E6 “Humans are…”. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode, the season, or the series as a whole.

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24: "222" (Squid Game S3E4)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Sad. Depressing. Also great! It’s Squid Game! Lots to dig into this week as the storylines feel like they’re all coming to a head. Join Jason and Veronica to talk it out.

Next up: Squid Game S3E5 “○△□”. Light us know your thoughts!

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23: "It's Not Your Fault" (Squid Game S3E3)

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Another great, tragic, disturbing episode in what is shaping up to be a season in many ways on par with the first one. Here are Veronica and David to talk it out!

Next up: Squid Game S3E4 “222”. Light us know your thoughts!

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22: "The Starry Night" (Squid Game S3E2)

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode the “players” are pitted against one another in arguably the most vicious, disturbing game in the series’ history. It’s a lot. Veronica and Jason are here to talk it through.

Next up: Squid Game S3E3 “It's Not Your Fault”. Light us know your thoughts!

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21: "Keys and Knives" (Squid Game S3E1)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Ready or not, Squid Game is back with a twisted, f#%ed up, and at times badass opener for this final season. Join Daphne, Veronica, and Jason as we talk it out!

Next up: Squid Game S3E2 “Starry Night”. Light us know your thoughts!

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20: "Friend or Foe" (Squid Game S2E7)

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:05:53 -0000

Gi-hun is finally taking it to the man (but at what cost?) in another intense, disturbing episode. Daphne, Veronica, and Jason are here to talk it out.

Next up: Squid Game season 3 drops this summer, on June 27. We’ll talk to you then!

In the meantime, Podcastica is gearing up for Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai, The White Lotus, Andor, Daredevil: Born Again, The Last of Us, and The Handmaid’s Tale, all coming soon!

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19: "O X" (Squid Game S2E6)

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:22:45 -0000

Intense episode this week! Veronica’s out sick, so I quickly formed a group of two with myself and Jenny Ryan to talk it out. Whew!

Next up: It’s the Squid Game season two finale, S2E7 “Friend or Foe”. Let us know your thoughts!

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18: "One More Game" (Squid Game S2E5)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:55:00 -0000

Karen and David join Jason this week to talk about what we all thought was the best episode of the season so far. But what the hell is In-ho up to though?

Next up: Squid Game S2E6 “O X”. Let us know your thoughts!

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17: "Six Legs" (Squid Game S2E4)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:50:14 -0000

Squid Game has always shown the juxtaposition between the childlike and the horrific, and the beautiful and the grotesque, but this season it’s also very much leaning into the intense and the goofy. Is that working? Join Veronica and Jason as we talk it out!

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Next up: Squid Game S2E5 “One More Game”. Let us know your thoughts!

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16: "001" (Squid Game S2E3)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:08:25 -0000

Back to the games! A few new twists on this otherwise familiar situation made this episode a lot of fun (in a darkly twisted way, of course). Listen in as Daphne and Jason break it down.

Next up: Squid Game S2E4 “Six Legs”. Let us know your thoughts!

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15: "Halloween Party" (Squid Game S2E2)

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 02:39:29 -0000

Ooh, things are getting interesting this ep, with that great twist at the end, and we think this season is shaping up to be a great evolution of the series. John Veronica and Jason as we talk it out.

Next up: Squid Game S2E3 “001”. Let us know your thoughts!

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14: "Bread and Lottery" (Squid Game S2E1)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:46:00 -0000

Squid Game is back and is so far delivering on the promise of the season one finale, which is that Seong Gi-hun would try to find the leaders of the game. But is it good? Join Daphne, David, and Jason as we talk it through.

Next up: Squid Game S2E2 “Halloween Party”. Once you’ve seen it, send us your thoughts and we’ll respond on the podcast.

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13: Squid Game Season One Catch-Up

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:19:00 -0000

Squid Game returns next week (Dec 26) for its long-awaited second season, and we’re excited to get to it!

It’s been awhile, so Daphne and Jason are here to catch you up on everything that happened in the first season, what stood out to us the most, and our hopes for season two!

Squid Game Season 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1sGgHUo88

Next up: Squid Game S2E1 “Bread and Lottery”. Once you’ve seen it, send us your thoughts and we’ll respond on the podcast!

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12: "One Lucky Day" (Squid Game S1E9)

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:49:51 -0000

Squid Game season one comes to a fittingly gloomy end, with some intriguing teases for possible directions in season two, and Karen is here to talk it through with David and Jason.

Thanks everyone for listening along with us, and we hope you found the show to be as worthwhile as we did. Keep us in your feed, as we plan to be back for Squid Game season two, which we’re hoping will drop sometime later this year.

In the meantime, check out some of our other podcasts at Podcastica.com. We cover other dark, intelligent shows like Yellowjackets, Handmaid’s Tale, The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, and lots more.

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11: "Front Man" (Squid Game S1E8)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:37:42 -0000

In some ways a quieter episode here near the end, but in some ways more tense, emotional, and tragic than ever. As always, lots to talk about, and in particular we had an in-depth back-and-forth about the morality of Sang Woo. Join Jason, David, and Veronica as we talk it through.
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10: "VIPs" (Squid Game S1E7)

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:45:39 -0000

It’s the infamous, brutal glass bridge this week. Talk about a f#%ed-up game. And the sleazy “VIPs” have arrived to watch alongside, you know…. us ;) Join David, Daphne, and Jason to talk it through.
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9: "Gganbu" (Squid Game S1E6)

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:06:25 -0000

Ooh, here’s maybe the best episode of Squid Game and just a standout episode of any TV show ever, in our estimation. Marbles anyone?

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8: "A Fair World" (Squid Game S1E5)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:25:34 -0000

No one trusts anyone in this intriguing behind-the-scenes episode, as Jun-ho gets in deeper, finds out all about the depraved organa-harvesting operation, and learns more about the nature of the games and his brother’s relationship to them.

Squid Game room-scale VR experience: https://sandboxvr.com/
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7: "Stick to the Team" (Squid Game S1E4)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:35:15 -0000

Just went you thought s#!t couldn’t get any more real on Squid Game, it did this episode. Kinda turned into a prison movie. So brutal, and well-crafted, and thought provoking as always.
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6: Squid Game: The Challenge S1 Finale

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:26:22 -0000

Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 is done! Join Jonathan, Daphne, and Jason around our triangular dinner table as we go through the finale with all our thoughts. Plus we talk through the “making of” special with behind-the-scenes info on all the games and the series as a whole, some news with some updates from Ashley about the glass bridge game and Dylan about his conduct in the marbles game, and some great feedback from you guys. Then we cap it off with some intriguing questions from Daphne about how we’d conduct ourselves if we were contestants on Squid Game: The Challenge.

Which one of YOU will end up on season 2 of this show? We double-dog-dar you to enter, which you can do here: https://www.squidgamecasting.com

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5: "The Man with the Umbrella" (Squid Game S1E3)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:48:14 -0000

We’re back to the real Squid Game show this episode, as are 93% of the players who’ve decided it’s better to risk death than to stay in their miserable lives. It’s a dark premise, but this episode was surprisingly light and fun… you know, aside from all the shootings.
Daphne joins David and Jason this week to talk it out!
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4: Squid Game: The Challenge S1E6-9

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:03:11 -0000

456 players winnowed down to just a few in these most recent, tension-filled episodes of the Squid-Game-based reality show, and we found it just as riveting (and at times, infuriating) to watch. Join Daphne, Jonathan, and Jason as we talk it through, and then join us later in the week for an episode on the season finale!

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3: Squid Game: The Challenge S1E1-5

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:19:40 -0000

Jason, Daphne, and Jonathan had a blast talking through the first five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, the new reality show based on Squid Game. We go into detail about all the games and tests, the psychological and strategic dynamics, our favorites and least favorites, comparisons to the Squid Game series and more!

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2: "Hell" (Squid Game S1E2)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:27:24 -0000

So interesting to have an episode set back in the normal world so early in the show, which seems like a strange choice, but it’s important to the story and David, Jason, and special guest Karen (yay!) are here to tell you why we think so.

Stay tuned to the end if you want to hear a spoilery segment talking about how some of the events in this episode relate to later episodes.

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1: "Red Light, Green Light" (Squid Game S1E1)

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:15:23 -0000

The desperation builds in this first episode of this brilliant series. If you’re on the fence about whether the brutality of this show is too much, we hope to convince you that there’s a lot of gold to be mined with this show, and also that though the brutality is an essential part of it, it’s only one part of what makes Squid Game stand out. Join Jason, David, and Veronica as we talk it through!
Stay tuned to the end if you want to hear a spoilery segment talking about how some of the events in this episode relate to later episodes.
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