Ep 200 - S8E1: Summer of All Fears

What's it like to be young and psycho? Let's ask Beth on a brand new episode of Rick and Morty! Semi Pertinent NewsRobot Chicken, Self Discovery SpecialCelebrating its 20th anniversary this yearAdult Swim’s long-running stop-motion comedy series returns with a brand-new special that takes aim at iconic reality shows and personalities from across Warner Bros. Discovery networks. “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” premieres Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim, and will be available to stream the following day on Max.Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteTaco LawyerMAIN THANG - S8E6 - The CuRicksous Case of Bethjamin ButtonEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/29/2025Written by: Heather Anne Campbell & Jess LacherDirected by: Eugene HuangBroh-nopsis: The brohs goes to a theme park Rick loves. Beth and Space Beth stay behind and regress or something. Our Synopsis: Being a working Mom is hard, but being a psychotic 10 year old is worse. DiscussionTitle Reference: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonThemeBeth’s tragic childhoodEarth Stereotypes Social MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heyyyyy! Halfway through the season and we're going on some kind of rodent race!Semi Pertinent NewsSmiling Friends S3 coming this fallAnd on contract for seasons 4 and 5Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteNeil on Joe Rogan (Bluesky)MAIN THANG - S8E5 Cryo Mort a RickverEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/22/2025Written by: Nick RutherfordDirected by: Fill Marc SagadracaBroh-nopsis: Broh! Rick and Morty wanna rob a ship in cryosleep. But people are light sleepers, broh.Our Synopsis: One second you’re robbing a cryo ship and the next second you are involved in class warfare. Tale as old as timeSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We get suppppper special guests Harry Belden and Ian Cardoni, the voice actors from Rick and Morty! Semi Pertinent NewsNone other than us getting to hang out with these guys! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's new episode, The Last Temptation of Jerry, teaches us a valuable lesson about Easter.Semi Pertinent NewsInterview with Ian and Harry!Sneak peek, check out the full interview in a special bonus episode! Reddit Post of the Weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1l9rhl3/good_time_to_be_a_rick_and_morty_fan/Rick and Morty renewed through 2029, Season 12! 100 years! Announced previously somewhere but it was the Annecy film festivalLeather_Werewolf5050MAIN THANG - S8E4 The Last Temptation of JerryEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/15/2025Written by: Heather Anne CampbellDirected by: Douglas Einar OlsenGuest Stars: Heather Anne Campbell, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Eric Bauza, Kotomi, Echo Kellum, Albro Lundy, and Ryan RidleyBroh-nopsis: Broh is risen. The Smiths learn the true meaning of Easter. Kind of. BrohOur Synopsis: Ah yes, the true meaning of EasterDiscussion:Favorite BitsThemesBrandon REALLLLY likes PrometheusSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yee haw, it's time for a little western style action on a new episode! Semi Pertinent NewsHarry and Ian Livestream Autograph Signinghttps://www.streamily.com/rickandmortyLive stream with the actors as they sign prints and pops and talk about the show7/13/25 at 9pm ESTReddit post of the weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1l4sn9z/full_heart_full_chargemika_ex_2366Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteMeeseeks box in Satisfactory (@danharmon on IG)Main Thang - S8E3: The Rick, The Mort & the UglyEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/8/2025Written by: Albro Lundy, James Siciliano, and Michael KellnerDirected by: Brian KaufmanBroh-nopsis: Some guys wanna rebuild the citadel, broh. Seems like a bad idea, broh. Yeehaw stuff, broh.Our Synopsis: A citadel episode in the style of a westernDiscussionTitle Reference: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyThemeFavorite BitsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a little father/daughter adventuring on an all new Rick and Morty episode, Vawlkyrick! Semi Pertinent NewsDan Harmon and the South Park rulehttps://bleedingcool.com/tv/rick-and-morty-co-creator-dan-harmon-explains-shows-south-park-rule/Reddit Post of the Weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1kxuhcm/to_anybody_not_enjoying_the_season_8_premiere/Main Thang - S8E2: ValkyrickEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/1/2025Written by: Scott MarderDirected by: Jacob HairGuest Stars: Stephen RootBroh-nopsis: Space Beth calls her dad for a ride, brohOur Synopsis: Rick and Beth tag team up for a Dad and daughter adventureDiscussionTitle Reference: Valkyrie (2008) - Tom Cruise movie about an assasination plot to kill HitlerThemeAssassinating Rick finding common ground to carry out a mission with Space BethWorking with the Gronflamites (peace with the federation?)Favorite BitsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the first episode of Season 8, Summer of All Fears! By the way, it's our 200th episode!Semi Pertinent NewsHappy Memorial Day to all our listeners! We don’t know the news because we took the weekend off!Main Thang - S8E1: Summer of All FearsEpisode DetailsAir Date: 2025-05-25Written by: Jess LacharDirected by: Fill Marc SagadracaBroh-nopsis: Full hearts broh, Full Charge, BrohDiscussionTitle Reference: Sum of all Fears - (a 2002 movie about a 1991 Tom Clancy novel)ThemeUsing a Matrix to punish your grandkidsNever steal someone’s phone charger without askingGrowing up too fast?A-plotLife after the matrixB-plotInside the Matrix flashbacksFavorite BitsReturn of the mindblower gunAdult Summer’s passive aggression towards BethMorty’s matrix jail cell had a poster from ShawshankCharger puns and incorporating chargers into so many props/backgroundsThe Regrahc Device (Sucks the charge right out of a man)Rick’s Matrix that punishes him for putting people in a matrix“Full hearts, full charge”The tank snorkelThe tip screen on the radioactive material“Ugh send a text”Santa Fe middle-aged coven post creditsBest/Worst PartsThe live-die-repeat bit during the war scenesSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 8 is nigh! We have a spoiler-free discussion about some of the first episodes of the season! Semi Pertinent NewsSeason 8 Official TrailerRick and Morty | Season 8 Official Trailer #2 | adult swimDan Harmon Social Media MinuteYoung GroceriesMain Thang - Season 8 Early Screener ReviewDiscussion OverviewWe got to watch four episodesBack to basicsWhat are we missingFavorite of the episodes we got to watchOverall ThoughtsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We bring you a super special episode about new opening credits and a special interview from a guest in Germany!?!Semi Pertinent NewsEpisode Opening SequenceA glimpse of the new episodes? Which are real? Which are fake?Thumb wrestling Goat FamilySpock eared mortyNimbus kissTetrisDan Harmon Social Media MinuteIf I could say one thing to my 26 year old self I guess it would be YOU WILL ACHIEVE TRANSTEMPORAL COMMUNICATION AND THE IMPULSE TO USE IT THIS WAY SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU AND NONE OF IT IS GOODMAIN THANG - Animation Festival CoverageA super special thanks to Ulja for interviewing Mark Taynton, Head of Adult Swim EMEA!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time for our periodic "we're probably totally wrong but let's speculate anyway" episode title prediction episode!Semi Pertinent NewsSeason 8 TrailerRick and Morty | Season 8 Official Trailer | adult swimLOTS of Easter Episode (I think)Rabbit JerryThe return of the gromflomitesAnimation Festival in GermanyThe first two episodes of Rick and Morty Season 8 will be screened at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film in Stuttgart, Germany before its U.S. premiere (25th May) on Friday 9th May.Reddit post - RIP Pope Francis - Kindly-Ad-9742MAIN THANG - Rick and Morty Omnibus InterviewSummer of All FearsSummer and Morty connected to Roy looking thingValkyrickBeth breaking into spaceThe Rick, The Mort & The UglyRick and Morty near corn?The Last Temptation of JerryEASTERCryo Mort A RickverAn explosionThe Curicksous Case of Bethjamin ButtonHorse SurgeonRicker than FictionInterdimensional Clip?NomortlandJerry and Rick hanging out beach sideMorty DaddyAvocado ToastHot RickJerry being troubleshotSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy