Episodes

  • 1: "Natural Selection" (S1E1)

    1: "Natural Selection" (S1E1)
    Jun 27 2017
    We kick off our new podcast series with a comprehensive review of the premiere episode. In particular, we analyze the stunning opening scene, two and a half minutes of television guaranteed to hook the viewer on the Orphan Black.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    54 mins
  • 2: "Instinct" (S1E2)

    2: "Instinct" (S1E2)
    Jul 5 2017
    While cataloguing favorite Felix quotes, Jean and Kathy watch Sarah become more entangled in the mystery of her apparently identical twins.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    48 mins
  • 3: "Variation Under Nature" (S1E3)

    3: "Variation Under Nature" (S1E3)
    Jul 12 2017
    We can use the “c-word” now, but our heroines wish they could find a new label for themselves. The mysterious assassin is revealed, but that raises even more questions. Your hosts know way more about TV police procedure than poor Sarah, but resolve not to be overly picky. Felix is our new favorite babysitter.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    49 mins
  • 4: "Effects of External Conditions" (S1E4)

    4: "Effects of External Conditions" (S1E4)
    Jul 21 2017
    Kathy and Jean marvel at how much can happen in one episode that’s only 44 minutes long. Alison pretends to be Sarah, Sarah pretends to be Beth, and even homicidal maniac Helena manages to play a convincing Beth. Somehow Felix still gets the best lines.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 5: "Conditions of Existence" (S1E5)

    5: "Conditions of Existence" (S1E5)
    Jul 27 2017
    Jean and Kathy get new answers, but that only leads them to new questions. Paul is definitely monitoring Beth/Sarah, but why? Donnie is definitely keeping secrets from Alison, but what? And did you know that DNA can have barcodes?

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    51 mins
  • 6: "Variations Under Domestication" (S1E6)

    6: "Variations Under Domestication" (S1E6)
    Aug 11 2017
    Jean and Kathy welcome their first special guest, Jason Snell, founder of The Incomparable Network. Jason told us that “Variations Under Domestication” is his favorite episode of Orphan Black, and now it’s one of our favorites too. This is the episode where we first learn of Neolution. We imagine what the reception would be like to a TED talk given by Neolutionist ringleader Dr. Aldous Leekie (played by one of our favorites, Matt Frewer). And we are immersed in the crazy suburban farce where a golf club, a glue gun, and a burnt sausage roll can all be used as a weapon of retaliation.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell with Jason Snell.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 7: "Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner" (S1E7)

    7: "Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner" (S1E7)
    Aug 25 2017
    From last episode’s twisted yet lighthearted romp, we delve deep into the basement of depravity and evil. One “part” in particular has us totally cringing. On the other hand, it looks like romance is budding, and that makes us happy.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    45 mins
  • 8: "Entangled Bank" (S1E8)

    8: "Entangled Bank" (S1E8)
    Sep 1 2017
    Alison uses Chad to get back at Aynsley. Delphine uses Cosima to get info for Leekie. Mrs. S. uses tea to comfort her expanding brood. We use a lot of tissues. Kathy needs a hug after this one.

    Jean MacDonald and Kathy Campbell.
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    44 mins