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SFTVR Rewind 07 Television and the AI Search for Self

In this edition of SciFi TV Rewatch Rewind, we examine the AI search for self from Battlestar Galactica’s Six to the Synths of Humans. Originally released July 13, 2018, Episode 257 explores one of science’s most compelling dilemmas. 

Episode 603 Silo S02E10 Into the Fire

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the season 2 finale of Silo which leaves multiple questions unanswered, not the least of which is Juliette Nichols’ fate. Who’s in charge in Silo 18, and will Jimmy/Solo be able to shepherd the kids in Silo 17 now that Juliette has left?
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave takes a break from European crime dramas and checks out the Spanish Netflix comedy/drama Valeria. Wayne nears the end of his foray into the first book of the Silo trilogy and wonders whether to continue reading.
In Listener Feedback, Cincinnati Joe checks in via email, and Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in Missouri, and Alan in England provide audio commentaries.
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Episode Grade: A
 

Episode 602 Silo S02E09 The Safeguard

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the season 2 penultimate episode in which Lukas cracks the code, and with Shirly’s help, discovers a door and room only three others have seen.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave continues with Spartacus, and Wayne is able to renew his library copy of Wool but gets bogged down even though he has time to read.
In Listener Feedback, Cincinnati Joe checks in via email, and Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in Missouri, and Alan in England provide audio commentaries.
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Episode Grade: A
 

Episode 601 Silo S02E08 The Book of Quinn

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Juliette and the three teenagers she meets after surfacing and finding Solo missing.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave has begun reading Book 3 of the Silo trilogy Dust, and Wayne finishes watching The Sopranos. 
In Listener Feedback, Susanne checks in via email, and Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in Missouri, and Alan in England provide audio commentaries.
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Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-

Episode 600 Silo S02E07 The Dive

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Lukas’ attempt to decipher Salvador Quinn’s letter, and Juliette’s attempt to start the pump.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne is up against the clock w/the local library as he continues reading Wool, and Dave nears the end of the second book in the series Shift.
In Listener Feedback, Cincinnati Joe checks in via email, and Fred from the Netherlands, Alan in Missouri, and Alan in England provide audio commentaries.
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Episode Grade: A
 

Episode 599 Silo S02E06 Barricades

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss whether Knox and Shirly’s kiss will amount to anything significant in the story, and Wayne is not surprised that Solo holds Juliette’s suit hostage so she’ll fix the Silo 17 pump.
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne begins reading Wool, and Dave sticks with Spartacus, but also finds time for the crime drama The Dublin Murders. 
In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands mentions the relationship between Shirly and Knox while Alan in England throws out the idea that a silo model would be way cool. Alan in Missouri recommends Hulu’s 2025 political thriller Paradise.
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Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 598 Silo S02E05 Descent

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss whether Camlle’s motivation in helping Knox and Shirly is to merely raise her husband’s standing with Bernard. What impact will Juliette’s confrontation regarding Solo’s true identity have on their relationship and her ability to return to Silo 18?
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne nears the end of Geddy Lee’s autobiography My Effin Life, and Dave begins the Starz black comedy-drama Sweetpea starring Ella Purnell.
In Listener Feedback, Joe in Cincinnati brings up Juliette’s lack of people skills, Fred from the Netherlands deduces solar panels must produce power in Silo 17, Alan in England plans to check out Beacon 23, and Alan in Missouri wonders if the Romeo and Juliet plays are the same in each silo.
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Episode Grade: A-

Episode 597 Silo S02E04 The Harmonium

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss Solo’s emergence from the safety of the vault and his awkward attempts at aiding Juliette’s attempts to return to her silo. Tensions rise in Silo 18 as Bernard and Sims make drastic decisions for vastly different reasons.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finishes Spartacus: Blood and Sand, and Wayne dives into S2 of Severance on Apple TV+.
In Listener Feedback, Alan in England, Alan in Missouri, and Fred from the Netherlands send in their audio feedback, and Susanne checks in via email.
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 596 Silo S02E03 Solo

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This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the multiple rebellions brewing within Silo 18. Shirley’s unhinged approach leads to Cooper’s death, and Bernard consults Judge Meadows about how to keep things from descending into utter chaos.
In our What We're Watching segment, Dave and Wayne would rather forget the debacle they both witnessed this past week.
In Listener Feedback, Alan in England, Alan in Missouri, and Fred from the Netherlands send in their audio feedback.. 
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Episode Grade: A

Episode 595 Silo S02E02 Order

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the Apple TV+ series Silo.
This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the relationship Bernard has with Judge Meadows and her request to follow Juliette outside the silo. Though she seems to have rallied troops to demand answers from the mayor, is Shirley too unhinged to successfully lead a rebellion
In our What We're Watching segment, Wayne is still watching The Sopranos in the brief moments when playoff football isn’t on television. Dave started the 2010 Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
In Listener Feedback, Alan in England, Alan in Missouri, and Fred from the Netherlands send in their audio feedback, and Cincinnatti Joe checks in via email. 
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Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-