96. The Americans 5x1, "Amber Waves"

WE ARE SO BACK! Back from an extended break in the Soviet Union, Danielle and John dive into Season 5 of The Americans! They take on Season 5 Episode 1, “Amber Waves,” by focusing in on the multiple manifestations of mothering that drive the episode. Together, they unpack the introduction of Tuan, pour one out for Hans (RIP), and ask after Claudia too. Danielle makes an (inappropriate) violent mothers joke before the head into the segments, which she follows up with some tinfoil-hat-theorizing about Mischa and Gabriel in the Dossier. John guides the pair through an in-depth analysis of William’s death in Glas and puts his musical analysis on display in Borrowed Nostalgia. PLATO SZN is over, but Season 5 marks the beginning of MARX SZN in the Cave! Your hosts introduce some Marx-inspired awards: Most Bourgeois and Champion of the Workers they will inevitably forget to give out at least half the time! Don’t worry, there’s also plenty of predictions, 80s Olympic Games, and late night missions. Come for the quips about parenting from your favorite non-parents, stay for the TheoryShips!

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