Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphynx"

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Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphynx"

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49 minutes

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May 15, 2018

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Micah Peters, and Danny Heifetz discuss the importance of the book sitting in Jim Delos's "apartment" (9:10), this week's mind-blowing theory about the Man in Black (19:20), and why Dolores may be journeying to a library (29:40).

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May 15, 2018

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Titles in the series (25)

An instant breakdown of every episode of ‘Westworld’ Season 2, hosted by The Ringer's David Shoemaker and a rotating panel of obsessive Ringer staffers.

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'Westworld,' S2E1: "Journey Into Night" by Trial by Content
44 min listen
'Westworld,' S2E9: "Vanishing Point" by Trial by Content
63 min listen
Introducing 'Westworld: The Recappables:' by Trial by Content
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'Westworld,' S2E2: "Reunion" by Trial by Content
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Theories From 'Westworld' S2E10, "The Passenger" by Trial by Content
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Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E6: "Phase Space" by Trial by Content
57 min listen
Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphynx" by Trial by Content
49 min listen
Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E3: "Virtù e Fortuna” by Trial by Content
26 min listen
'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphinx" by Trial by Content
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'Westworld,’ S2E7: “Les Écorchés" by Trial by Content
59 min listen
Theories From ‘Westworld,’ S2E5: “Akane No Mai” by Trial by Content
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‘Westworld,’ S3E2: “The Winter Line”: We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Has the show disrupted the concept of reality? Among the cast that’s left, who can we believe is human? Plus: a line-by-line summary of the events and a discussion about how Season 3 has so far been more digestible than Season 2. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro by Trial by Content
54 min listen
'Westworld,' S2E6: "Phase Space" by Trial by Content
61 min listen
Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E7: "Les Écorchés" by Trial by Content
43 min listen
'Westworld,’ S2E8: “Kiksuya" by Trial by Content
62 min listen
‘Westworld’ Season 2 Recap: With Season 3 fast approaching, we sit down to recap the convoluted events of Season 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including the biggest twists, most confusing questions answered and unanswered, and where we left the show headed into its next season. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
57 min listen
Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E4: “The Mother of Exiles”: We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: Is there a fifth Dolores? How strong is the evidence that William is a host? What are the stakes of a show in which we watch main characters die every episode? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
67 min listen
‘Westworld,’ S3E3: “The Absence of Field”: We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Who is in Charlotte Hale’s body? Is Serac a real person or a digital manifestation? Which NBA player is Dolores? Plus: a David Shoemaker prediction that just might be crazy enough to work (SPOILER ALERT 20:30-31:30). To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Kevin O’Connor by Trial by Content
65 min listen
‘Westworld,’ S3E5: “Genre”: We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ What worked and what didn’t about the show's genre drug concept? Was this an effective follow-up episode to the reveal made in Episode 4? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Sean Fennessey by Trial by Content
70 min listen
Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E3: “The Absence of Field”: We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Featured in this mailbag: a deeper reading of David’s Dolores theory (SPOILERS) and a new segment, Westworld Reddit Out of Context. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
51 min listen
Theories and Mailbag from ‘Westworld’ S3E1: “Parce Domine”: We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’—including whether there are multiple timelines (again), who is in Charlotte’s body, and whether we would enter into Westworld if we had the money. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
40 min listen
Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E5: “Genre”: We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ How much of what we see can be believed? Is it all a simulation? What isn’t the show telling us about Caleb’s past? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
58 min listen
‘Westworld,’ S3E6: “Decoherence”: We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Where do we see the rest of this season going for Charlotte? What is the emotional weight of the standoff between Maeve and Dolores? And, of course, is William a host or a human? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Juliet Litman by Trial by Content
67 min listen
Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E6: “Decoherence”: We dive in to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What the heck is going on with William’s hand? Did Serac or Dolores burn Charlotte? And finally, does Serac have the worst security detail of any billionaire in history? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
61 min listen
Theories and Mailbag From ‘Westworld’ S3E7: “Passed Pawn”: We dive into the mailbag this week to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What questions does the show need to answer in the season finale? What is Caleb’s ultimate importance to the show? Are half the scenes we’ve watched this season a simulation? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz by Trial by Content
79 min listen

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Theories From 'Westworld,' S2E4: "The Riddle of the Sphynx"

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