Ep 228 - Rick and Morty S9 Recap!

President Lincoln and Banks' memories fill the A and B stories on this new episode! Semi Pertinent NewsRickmobile @ Dragon ConThey handed out masksCosplay contestThe Terrors of Jordan MendozaSeptember 13th – short form sketch comedy (15 minute episodes)Discussion:MAIN THANG - PC S1E7 - GhostsEpisode DetailsAir Date: 9/6/26Written by: Haley DanielsDirected by: Erik KlingGuest Stars:  Dan Bakkedahl, Eric Bauza, David Cross, Mikey Day, David Herman, Nick Reczynski, Sam Richardson, Andy St. Clair, Alanna Ubach (Are these all guest stars or is the cast just growing)Official Synopsis: When Banks gets malware, O’Doyle enters her brain to find a fix. Curtis gives the ghost of Lincoln a gift that lets him settle his unfinished business. Our Synopsis:  Banks forgets to update her antivirus while Ghost Lincoln has (at least four) scores to settle. DiscussionThemesBanks’ Backstory MalwareI appreciate that they cooked up a creative way to hash out parts of her backstory. Introduces NuMind & Bureau of Robotics (BOR)O’Doyle goes into Banks’ brain to hunt the malware and discovers memories that reveal the truth about Banks’ pastStereotypical tech brohsReveal that Banks developed the tech that is in her brain nowDouble Cross from Logan at NuMind that used Banks and erased her memoriesDo we think this creates a thread where Banks might be looking for him in later episodes?Ghost Lincoln They had to give Curtis something to do in this episodeGhost Gloves “You got hands, Abe!”Lincoln gets too used to his new found freedoms and wants to take back the White House / Restart the Civil War (so he can finish it)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk Lousiana and its purchase on President Curtis!Semi Pertinent NewsGet JiroBased on the acclaimed graphic novel from Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose published through DC’s iconic Vertigo imprint, GET JIRO will debut on Adult Swim the evening of Saturday, October 3 at midnight ET/PT as part of its Toonami anime/action block, and will stream the next day on HBO Max. Adult Swim also released the official trailer today DISCUSSIONMAIN THANG - PC S1E6 - HollowEpisode DetailsAir Date: 8/30/26Written by: Danielle UhlarikDirected by: Juan Meza-LeonGuest Stars:  Alex Brightman, Thomas Lennon, Ken Marino, Piotr Michael, Jaime Moyer, Maulik Pancholy, Sam Richardson, Stephen RootOfficial Synopsis: When America faces a national energy crisis, Curtis and his team venture deep into Hollow Earth to find a solution. Our Synopsis:  Curtis and the gang will go to any depth to get the energy this nation needs. DiscussionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk Lousiana and its purchase on President Curtis!Semi Pertinent NewsRick and Morty x Silver Lake Shorts Event - Monday 10/17Brandon brings his reportDISCUSSIONMAIN THANG - PC S1E5: DavidEpisode DetailsAir Date: 8/23/26Written by: Malloy MoseleyDirected by: Mollie HelmsGuest Stars:  Janeane Garofalo, Jon Glaser, Kerri Kenny-Silver, Jane LynchOfficial Synopsis: After butting heads with his own party, Curtis visits Camp David to undergo a true test of his presidential prowess.Our Synopsis:  Curtis fights a water witch while the white house staff salutes their shorts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk Lousiana and its purchase on President Curtis!Semi Pertinent NewsRick and Morty x Silver Lake Shorts Event - Monday 10/17Brandon is going and we will get a full report next weekJoin us for an inside look at Season 9 of Rick and Morty with a panel highlighting the team that brings the show to life and a party to celebrate our vibrant animation community!DISCUSSIONMAIN THANG - PC S1E4 - PurchaseEpisode DetailsAir Date: 8/16/26Written by: Brian Prodi FlynnDirected by: Erik KlingGuest Stars: Nat Faxon, Gillian Jacobs, Rafael Petardi, Danny PudiOfficial Synopsis After finding an addendum on the Louisiana Purchase receipt, Curtis must race against old enemies and friends to hold control of the territory.Our Synopsis: The French try to take back ⅓ of the USA using a wrinkled old Napoleon dong. Vampires help.  DiscussionThemesLouisiana PurchaseFrontier Forfeit Napoleon's penis is a citizenFavorite BitsMust eat lethal chicken! (unless it is in the garbage) “That would be less Alpha.”The Rhode Island throwing star being way smaller than the other throwing starsBanks listening to a podcast (about adding Lincoln’s hat to Mt. Rushmore) on her solo mission (thoughts successfully avoided)The meta commentary about something that happened in last week’s episode (about ratting each other out)O’Doyle not knowing what Watergate is and thinking they are talking about Water WorldCurtis texting Monty the vampire to set up the fake fightStraw teethO’Doyle calling vampires “Hemo-goblins”Vampire laser dotsBank’s French translator (Correction, I have the penis, and POOR DESIGN)“We can finally see Nebraska”Outdoor judge rules (gavel down)The post credits text convo between Curtis and MontyBest/Worst PartsThe Rube Goldberg machine that notifies France that the US entered the caveThe mini model in the aviaryThe lone pigeon survivorTrained to peck at the Arc de TriompheThe confused security guard at the courthouseChomps falling out of the helicopterListener Suggorstions and Short OutsSpotify CommentsZackrase - Great way to end an awesome season! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're trying to catch up here... episodes 1 through 3 of President Curtis!!!Semi Pertinent NewsS9 of Rick and Morty is coming to Blu-Ray this NovemberWarner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that they will be bringing Adult Swim’s hit Rick and Morty: The Complete Ninth Season to Blu-Ray and DVD on November 3, 2026. Don’t miss out on all 10 episodes plus bonus content including exclusive content only available on the Blu-ray and DVD.MAIN THANG - President Curtis is here! (Episodes 1-3)DiscussionGeneral thoughtsSimilarities to RaMDifferencesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 9 is in the books—let's break down what worked, what wobbled, and where we go from here!Semi Pertinent NewsReflecting on SDCCPC plug for the start of our recapsMAIN THANG - S9 Season RecapDiscussionSeason 9 as a wholeOverall themesAlcoholismRick wasted beyond belief in A Ricker Runs Through ItSo drunk he cuts his head off in a portalRick having a distillery in the sub basementAnd kills the Sympathid with his alcohol toleranceAdding drugs to the mix in Salute Your MortsThe impact alcohol has on Rick and the lack of it in Mort's realityThe bond between Rick and Morty and their codependencyMorty getting jealous about Evil MortyRick using Morty for 2FAThe throughline of Rick and Morty's connection in the finale (I'm your Dad)How does it hold up to past seasons?Very wellPredictions RevisitedEpisode plots"There's Something About Morty""Ricks Days, Seven Nights""Rick Fu Hustle""A Ricker Runs Through It""Jer Bud""Erickerhead""MortGully: The Last Rickforest""Rickuiem Mort a Dream""Salute Your Morts""Field of Dreams"Title sequences guessesBrandon: 5 for 5Travis: 3 of 5 (Boot boat and unicorns were misses)Top 2/Bottom 2BrandonTop: Mortgully & Ricks Days Seven NightsBottom: Jer Bud / A Ricker Runs Through ItTravisTop: Field of Dreams & Mortgully: The Last RickforestBottom: Jer Bud & Salute Your MortsLooking ahead to S10Listener Suggestions and Shout OutsBlueskyChris Lloyd - The tom sawyer reference in the brohnopsis is because he goes to his own funeral in the bookEmail!Rob RobertsAnother great season of R+M. I cannot imagine a life without this amazing podcast to go to after each episode. Many thanks!I'm a sucker for the more sentimental episodes like "Field of Dreams" and "Ricks Days, Seven Nights", so I loved the finale. I can't wait to hear which are your favorite episodes this season. For what it's worth, Jer Bud (w/ the return of Snowball) was one of my least best episodes. However, I went back and watched it again recently and found it more entertaining. The Jerry part of the story is just so good. His line "You are ALL my wife now!" was so reminiscent of the time he said, "I'm the Jesus Christ of Christmas!" So funny!Two things before I close:Thank goodness for the return of the pool!I was so glad to hear neither of you remembered where the Mr. Poopy Butthole saga left off. I too was clueless during the close. I gotta go back (or I will just wait for Unity to chime in during the next podcast).Thanks for all you do!100 Years!Rob Robert Roberts(j/k, it's ONLY Rob Roberts, as if that isn't ridiculous enough on its own, haha!)Facebook{{facebook}}Instagram{{instagram}}ReviewsSocial Media: X: https://www.twitter.com/rickandmortypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickandMortyPodcast/ Instagram: RickandMortyPodcast Email: mailto:[email protected] Bluesky: Rickandmortypod.bsky.socialOn the Web: Reddit: https://www.Rickandmorty.reddit.com Our Subreddit: https://www.RickandMortyPodcast.reddit.com Website: https://www.rickandmortypod.comFor Video, go to: https://www.YouTube.com/ApatheticEnthusiasmSupport the show: PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Field of Dreams" is our season finale and there's a LOT to unpack, broh!Semi Pertinent NewsPresident Curtis - PanelRick and Morty PanelAdult Swim on the GreenMAIN THANG - S9E10 - Field of DreamsEpisode DetailsAir Date: 7/26/2026Written by: Heather Anne Campbell & Jess LacherDirected by: Eugene HuangGuest Stars: Malin AckermanBroh-nopsis: Tom Sawyer, broh.Our Synopsis: A lot to unpack in this one brohDiscussionTitle Reference: Field of DreamsThemes (A/B Plot)The grass isn't always greenerRick's genius is stunted by an ordinary lifeAn interesting end to a season that really explores Rick's relationship with addictionFavorite BitsBest/Worst PartsListener Suggestions and Shout OutsSocial Media:X: https://www.twitter.com/rickandmortypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickandMortyPodcast/Instagram: RickandMortyPodcastEmail: mailto:[email protected]: Rickandmortypod.bsky.socialOn the Web:Reddit: https://www.Rickandmorty.reddit.comOur Subreddit: https://www.RickandMortyPodcast.reddit.comWebsite: https://www.rickandmortypod.comFor Video, go to: https://www.YouTube.com/ApatheticEnthusiasmSupport the show:PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We got an early look at some of the upcoming Rick and Morty spinoff, President CurtisSemi Pertinent NewsPresident Curtis - July 26thReddit Marder and Levy AMA on the 21st at 1230 PacificAdult Swim on the Green MAIN THANG - President Curtis! Discussion:First 3 episodesHow it's different from Rick and MortyThe writing and the animationWill fans like it?Social Media: Instagram: RickandMortyPodcastEmail: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

S9E9 - Salute Your Morts is here and camp just got a hostile takeover!Semi Pertinent NewsPresident Curtis - July 26thReddit Marder and Levy AMA on the 21st at 1230 PacificAdult Swim on the Green MAIN THANG - S9E9 - Salute Your MortsEpisode Details* Air Date: 7/19/2026* Written by: Garrick Bernard* Directed by: Brian Kaufman* Guest Stars: Janeane Garofalo, Joe Lou Truglio, Ken Marino, Zak OrthBroh-nopsis: Morty and Summer go to camp, broh. Beth and Jerry home alone, broh.Discussion* Title Reference: Salute Your Shorts - Nickelodeon TV Show (1991)* Themes (A/B Plot)  * Camp Takeover   * Summer and Morty are out of control and need to be sent to a camp to improve their behavior   * The kids take over, murdered the counselors, and now use their trust fund money to door dash anything they want. No rules!   * Eventually the local town tries to hold the kids hostage for ransom and they have to take over the camp again.  * Beth and Jerry get high   * The kids are gone, I guess we will get high.   * Smoke something called "High Forever" and now stoned Beth and Jerry have to find a way to fix it.   * Take a space uber to a mall planet in order to find space narcan (Sometimes I write weird sentences)   * Everybody want's Grandpa's help but nobody wants Grandpa.   * Rick is also very high   * Summer and Morty learn their lesson from seeing how awful their high parents are* Favorite Bits  * Summer and Morty's SciFi antics   * Ninja Clones   * Making Toilets chant your weight     * SoB ninja logged me   * Perfect memory growth   * Boomer Mute  * Can't you just suspense them with pay?  * Turning people into carrots won't help you beat the genie alligations  * Rick putting his hand in the air to pull Morty back  * Morty kicking Rick's seat  * Did I make the cover? (Labcoat Magazine)  * Rick removing all the device from Summer and Morty  * "We aren't home" - High Beth to Rick  * Kid versions of classic characters at the camp   * Squanch   * Gromplamites   * Numericons   * Gear Heads   * Mr. Poopybutthole   * Mr. Stabby  * Door Dash "No Tip! What, I didn't see him make it."  * Edward Merlot Hands  * High Beth shuffling on the floor  * How do theses work again? (In regards to the stairs)  * He's your dad not the God or Arrackis.  * The Space Uber   * Jerry freaking out in the limo (I need to get baby sized)   * It's like prom night all over again (You found the right hole eventually)   * Is he dying? No just tired. Doing a lot of airport runs at night.  * Summer and Morty party montage   * Starting each day with alka seltzer   * Showing how the endless party gets progressively worse  * Fart Baby   * Throwing money at the baby   * "I wish we hadn't given beer to that baby"  * Jerry and Beth waking up in that mall display  * Rick's phone number is 12  * "This version of everyone is mean" -Jerry  * High Rick fight scene ( I should have said look over there)  * The dude getting hit with a ton of arrows  * Jerry getting an arrow in the arm  * Rick walking out into the lake  * This ride is all the scared straight we need.* Best/Worst Parts  * The entire cold open (best)  * Rick's weird subplot with the people-sized carrots  * The paging associate, please wait bit (Connecting flights?!)  * The portal to the same place bit  * What does that post credits tag mean? Anything?   * Cool Horse   * Hungry for Apples   * Carrot Farmer RickListener Suggorstions and Short Outs* Spotify  * Nikita Brits   * I think rick didn't use his tech the first time he got caught in the vines because he's bored and let it happen. If you've done everything and gone everywhere, he eventually just lets new odd things play out. He also specifically points out when HE feels him and morty are truly screwed, implying to me at least he lets a lot of stuff simply play out while having the ability to just end anything and everything* Twitter  * * Email!From Mike van Dooyeweert (DOY-uh-vayrt)Hi Travis and Brondon,Something that didn't even cross my mind while watching, but only when you were started talking about it: could the whole 'drug lab', the barrels and especially the opening sequence be a nod to Breaking Bad?The cold open did, in hindsight, remind me of the cold opens you'd often see on Breaking Bad, especially in the seasons with the underground lab.Greetings from the NetherlandsFrom Ranma:I once again want to ask if you are going to review the comics and not just a general one but an issue by issue review. i bring this up because Jerry in this rickuiem mort a dream reminded me so much of the comic version. we all know that early seasons Jerry would have ran and never look back yet here he goes full in in trying to help and only panics in the end. Jerry Smith the phil dunphy/jack carter of the rick and morty universe.Social Media: Instagram: RickandMortyPodcastEmail: [email protected]: Rickandmortypod.bsky.socialSupport the show:PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you feel that? Episode 8 just dropped and empathy is on display! Let's dive into Rickuiem Mort a Dream!Semi Pertinent NewsEmmy Nominated Rick and Morty — There's Something About Morty nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; Smiling Friends tooPresident Curtis premieres July 26th — review next week, following along all seasonReddit AMA with Marder and Levy on the 21st at 12:30 PacificAdult Swim on the Green, July 23–26, 1–10pm: https://www.adultswim.com/sdccMAIN THANG - S9E8 - Rickuiem Mort a DreamEpisode DetailsAir Date: 7/12/2026Written by: Heather Anne CampbellDirected by: Douglas Einar OlsenGuest Stars: Bill Camp, Andy SerkisBroh-nopsis: Hold still broh. It'll make you nice broh.Our Synopsis: It's hard to see the world through other's eyes, unless you have a brain parasite.DiscussionTitle Reference: Requiem for a Dream - Movie (2000)Themes (A/B Plot): Empathy Bug (Sympathid) — Rick's chasing personal happiness and Morty isn't helping; Jerry Cosplaying as a Serial Killer — Rick sends Summer and Jerry shopping, Jerry ends up having tea with a killerFavorite BitsRick's apartment gags: reading Being and Time, the bedroom wall of Abredolf Lickler and Dr. Xenon Bloom, the butt food dispenser, farting alien earbudsMorty wrecking Rick's distillery for a ride to buy Pokemon cards (and the portal later dropping a pack right back)Rick's credit card blocking Jerry's purchasesThe sympathid/empathy effect throughout — the empathy montage, the Dancing with the Stars bit (real dancing, fake trust), Rick and Morty swapping ship seats depending who has empathyJerry's full serial-killer turn as "The Birthday Butcher," with a metaphorical parent-kill double and a quadruple-kill twins jokeThe drum-hoarding subplot — Jerry wants to save the girl, Summer just wants the drums — plus the bus bully and the paycheck-to-paycheck ironyRandom Jessica sighting in history class, "Miss Under-stood," the jar of wallets on the fridgeMorty's empathy whiplash — sympathizing with an explosion, then losing all empathy right afterThe unhinged police standoff — the negotiator, "his juice is coming out," "I want a hug" then gunshots, an entire police force out of bulletsRick killing the parasite with vodkaBest/Worst PartsOpening sequence as a wholeThe stark scene change when the sympathid is removed (and turns out giant)Morty and the teacher post-credits bit, including the shushingListener Suggestions and Shout OutsRedditPppprrky shared a June 25th article on whether there'd be another episode like the spaghetti one: https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/rick-and-morty-bosses-on-whether-show-will-have-another-episode-similar-to-spaghetti-episode"If we're in the writers' room and Heather starts to giggle before a pitch, then you know you're about to hear either, 'What if they all killed themselves?' or something that's going to make you go, 'Jesus, Heather!' It genuinely starts with her giggling. She derives joy from that."Social Media: X: @RickandMortyPod Facebook: www.facebook.com/RickandMortyPodcast/ Instagram: RickandMortyPodcast Email: [email protected] Bluesky: Rickandmortypod.bsky.socialOn the Web: Reddit: www.Rickandmorty.reddit.com Our Subreddit: www.RickandMortyPodcast.reddit.com Website: www.rickandmortypod.comFor Video, go to: www.YouTube.com/ApatheticEnthusiasmSupport the show: PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy