Fargo Talks Fargo

Jeff Russo, composer for every season of Fargo to date, joins Bill and Charpie to chat. We get an update about his work and career along with a great dose of creative insight into how he scores the series. It’s a nice hotdish of music and character development. Enjoy! (00:00) - Special Episode - Jeff Russo (00:05) - Sponsor: kaura.co (00:31) - Bill and Charpie Intro (02:18) - Projects, Sci-Fi, and Drama (11:25) - Toxic Cover (13:18) - Making Music with Noah (16:21) - Awestruck by Steven Zaillian (18:23) - Emmy Nominations and Collaborations (21:27) - Ole Munch Sound (25:12) - Tennis Talk and Other Sounds (32:19) - Gator's Fargo Metal (35:14) - Strip Club and Simple Gifts (38:49) - Orchestra for Nikki (45:37) - Post Interview Wrap Up

Wrapping up this season with biscuity Bisquik goodness, Bill and Charpie take you down one last long rabbit hole. We talk about Gator’s change and Dot’s reaction, Things escalate with Roy as he seemingly has a spat with god and Odin. Witt’s debt is unfortunately collected and Bill and Charpie work to wrap up all the circles, lines, and palindromes. Dot proves to be the lesson and shining star of the show and brings Ole into the light with her…with love. (00:00) - Intro (02:52) - Pancakes Waffles Biscuits (05:15) - Gator Down the Rabbit Hole (08:22) - Jesus and Roy (11:42) - That Escalated Quickly (19:00) - Roy's Rabbit Hole (21:48) - Witt's Debt is Paid (29:30) - Dot Without Words (36:05) - Peanut Smoothie? (42:57) - An Old Pal Drops By (56:06) - Wrap Up

Bill and Charpie do a wee recap of the episode Bisquik, chat about chili, and their favorite moment from the episdoe ahead of their full breakdown. Dig in to this heaping bowl of thickness. Do a dollop! (00:00) - The Finale - Bisquik (05:49) - The Chili Pile (10:37) - Satisfying Moments

The Useless Hand is up for a penultimate discussion. Gator and Ole go fishing. Roy rocks his own live mayday call. Then, Bill and Charpie explore the symbolism of the windmill and the dugout, and the significance of the Tillman Ranch. They also discuss Ole’s role in saving Dot and the debts surrounding the situation. They speculate on the final showdown and debts to pay, as well as the future of the show and its endless possibilities. (00:00) - Intro and Reviews (03:15) - Ice House, Ice Hole (09:13) - Tillman Ranch and Roy's Mayday (19:32) - Dorothy in the House (29:38) - Roy Finds Gator's Stash (35:55) - Lorraine and Dot Have Feels (41:58) - Reichstag or Bunker (49:16) - The Dugout, Sod Homes, and Trees (57:31) - Debts and Speculations

In this episode, the guys discuss Fargo, episode 9 “The Useless Hand”. They share their hotdish takeaways and discuss the atmospheric cinematography in the episode. They touch on Indira’s job decision and Roy’s plea to the “patriots”. The conversation touches on phone numbers and landlines…because of course it does and wraps up with a discussion about adding potato chips to hotdish and jalapeno potato chips to mac and cheese.

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss the themes of debt, control, and doppelgängers. They analyze the significance of the Blanket show title. They also explore the character dynamics between Roy and Dorothy, as well as Indira and Whit.  Gator’s character is examined, with a focus on his vulnerability and the potential for sympathy towards him. Danish’s confrontation with Roy and the his  38-star flag. Plus cop car backseat and toilet seat chatter. (00:00) - Blanket and Geography (09:09) - Drunk Jim and Hospital (16:18) - Indira and Witt (21:10) - Dot and Roy in the Abattoir (29:38) - Toilet Seat Lars and Blockchain (37:09) - The Debate, Debate, Debate (45:30) - Do We Care About Gator? (55:26) - Rushmore and The Fall of Danish (01:01:16) - Karen and Roy's Walk to Dot (01:11:18) - Charpie's Theory (01:18:34) - Did Indira Take the Job? (01:24:07) - So Smart, So Dead

Bill and Charpie blanket the discussion about where they are from and how it changes over time. The convo shifts to the similarities between The Simpsons and Fargo, which is odd. They highlight the standout moments from episode 8 with Wit and Indira. They also touch on Tiger Dot, Linda and the windmill, and musical cues in the show. Then Charpie talks about ice cream cake?

Linda delivers in this episode of FX’s Fargo. Bill and Charpie discuss the significance of the tennis theme, the volleys and back-and-forth between characters. Turns out to be bad day for everybody at Irma’s house. It’s also time to talk about Dot’s dream and the influence of the physical world on her journey to Camp Utopia. So many Lindas, plenty of green, and a nice smattering of guns… all wrapped up with some fantastical marionettes. See you around the windmill, maybe? (00:00) - Bill Blows the Intro (01:42) - Tennis Volley (Rally) (05:53) - Hello and Goodbye, Kevin. (12:22) - Sleepy Road Trips (15:33) - A Bracing Reality? (21:47) - Windmills and Utopia (27:20) - Kristin Rudrüd Painting (28:14) - Wayne's Dorothy Story (30:46) - Lindas, Guns and Greenery (34:09) - A Car for a Car (38:34) - Ole Outsmarts Gator Again (45:31) - More on Wayne's Story (49:11) - Build-a-Marionette Workshop (01:00:37) - Reconciling with Linda (01:03:58) - Getting Pancaked by a Semi (01:07:39) - Beam Me Up, Charpie!

In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Linda. They talk about the puppet theme in the episode. They also discuss the ax slaying and Kevin’s murder, as well as the introduction of Gator’s mother, Linda. Food references, the dream sequence, and the windmill scene make an quick appearance. Also… what’s up with those paitings they saw?

Bill and Charpie discuss The Tender Trap. They see numerous points about the treatment of women by the doofus male characters. They also discuss Lars’ list of grievances which makes him super dooshus. The conversation then shifts to the meeting with the feds and the tracker used by Gator. Overall, the guys explore themes of gender dynamics, trust, and infidelity. They also cover weird food, Danish’s lack of awareness, Lorraine’s genuine care for Wayne, Indira’s intentions, Lorraine’s motivations and Dot’s devastating file. All the trappings with bookending manipulation. (00:00) - Recorded Live in Fargo (01:24) - The Tender Trap (06:58) - Lars Has Stupid Needs (13:12) - Welcome to the Abattoir (17:36) - Wayne Lyon He Ain't Lyin' (22:40) - Spaghett (23:09) - Hospital Minibar Gimlets (27:29) - Roy and Gator Parley with Ole (38:10) - Lars Had One Job (43:43) - Pink VD Shirt and Danish (48:10) - Indira Returns Scotty (55:52) - Lorraine's Job Offer to Indira (01:03:58) - Lorraine Confronts the Truth About Dot