The Sweet Smell of Succession

In this unofficial recap podcast, David Chen and Tara Ariano break down every episode of the hit HBO original series Succession.

23 Episodes

Decoding TV: Succession Season 3 Look-Back and Season 4 Preview
3/22/2023
1:01:35
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David Chen is joined by Kim Renfro to discuss: Why is it we love Succession so much? Where we left off with each of the Roy characters at the end of season 3 Jesse Armstrong’s comments on why he wanted to end the show Where we think season 4 will wrap up Where we want to see each of the Roys end up The biggest jettisoned plotlines from earlier on in the show And much more! Subscribe to the Decoding TV podcast to get the rest of our episodes. Also: Head on over to Decider to see Tara's recaps of Succession Follow Tara on Twitter
Where you can find our Succession coverage this year
3/21/2023
10:04
Succession is ending! And sadly, due to logistical reasons, this podcast won't be continuing in its current form. Instead, you'll be able to find David and Tara covering Succession as the following places: Head on over to Decider to see Tara's recaps of Succession Follow Tara on Twitter Subscribe to Decoding TV to listen to David's Succession podcast recaps with Kim Renfro Follow Decoding TV on YouTube Thanks so much to everyone who has listened to this podcast over the years! We really appreciate you being here for the journey and we hope you'll join us as everything comes to an end for the Roy family.
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S3 Ep9: Succession S3E09 - All the Bells Say
12/13/2021
1:16:38
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 9 of Succession, “All The Bells Say.” This week’s episode is brought to you courtesy of our sponsors, Quip, and Warby Parker: Go to getquip.com/succession and get your first refill FREE. Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/succession Relevant links: Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant Jeremy Strong New Yorker profile Aaron Sorkin's response to Jeremy Strong profile Kathryn Van Arendonk predicts the end of the season
S3 Ep8: Succession S3E08 - Chiantishire
12/6/2021
1:03:43
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 8 of Succession, "Chiantishire." Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep7: Succession S3E07 - Too Much Birthday
11/29/2021
1:03:25
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 7 of Succession, "Too Much Birthday." Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep6: Succession S3E06 - What It Takes
11/22/2021
1:02:37
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 6 of Succession, "What It Takes." This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Warby Parker: Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program. Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days - there’s no obligation to buy - by going to warbyparker.com/SUCCESSION. The Guardian: The Council for National Policy The New Yorker: Life after white collar crime Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep5: Succession S3E05 - Retired Janitors of Idaho
11/15/2021
53:12
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 5 of Succession, "Retired Janitors of Idaho." Time article about Succession's accuracy New York Times article on Shari/Sumner Redstone succession battle What to feed rabbits Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep4: Succession S3E04 - Lion in the Meadow
11/8/2021
53:35
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 4 of Succession, "Lion in the Meadow." Lili Loofbourow's piece about Shiv Roy at Slate Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep3: Succession S3E03 - The Disruption
11/1/2021
57:13
Tara and David recap season 3 episode 3 of Succession, "The Disruption." Thanks to our sponsor this week, Quip! Go to getquip.com/succession and get your first refill FREE. Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant
S3 Ep2: Succession S3E02 - Mass In Time Of War
10/25/2021
52:48
NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for The White Lotus Season 1. Tara and David recap season 3 episode 2 of Succession, "Mass in Time of War." Learn about the Ozy media saga Email us at successionpodcast(At)gmail(dot)com. Follow Tara on Twitter Check out Tara's TV podcast, Extra Hot Great Follow David on Twitter Check out David's interview show, Culturally Relevant

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The Sweet Smell of Succession

The Sweet Smell of Succession

23 Episodes

Decoding TV: Succession Season 3 Look-Back and Season 4 Preview

Where you can find our Succession coverage this year

S3 Ep9: Succession S3E09 - All the Bells Say

S3 Ep8: Succession S3E08 - Chiantishire

S3 Ep7: Succession S3E07 - Too Much Birthday

S3 Ep6: Succession S3E06 - What It Takes

S3 Ep5: Succession S3E05 - Retired Janitors of Idaho

S3 Ep4: Succession S3E04 - Lion in the Meadow

S3 Ep3: Succession S3E03 - The Disruption

S3 Ep2: Succession S3E02 - Mass In Time Of War