Mad Men Deconstructed

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Episode-by-episode analysis of AMC's critically-acclaimed television show Mad Men

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  • OhHelloEli
    Please Restart!
    I really enjoyed the insights and background information that was shared! Would love to see the rest of the series finished off.
  • myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics
    Good, Even if Unfinished
    This is worth a listen as Greg provides insights into each episode that other podcasts might miss. MadMen treated as it should be, as literature. You might see the episodes and say the gentleman did not complete the series, but the reality is that's hard to do with a show like Madmen. Listen, take it for what it is.
  • teish8
    Outstanding
    Mad Men is my favorite series and I just found this podcast. This is a Master Class on how podcasts should be done. Deep, insightful, incredibly well-researched and stunningly literate. Wonderfully delivered with a voice that has depth and seriousness. Just an absolute gem. Thank you
  • sheworedevon
    Surprisingly Helpful for Sleep!
    This podcast is a perfect marriage of interesting analysis/commentary, and unaffected and uninteresting vocal performance. PERFECT to fall asleep to. It gives my busy mind a place to land in the evening. ❤️
  • Billybill1984
    Agree
    Agree, this is grreat. No cackling. No insecure asking “right?” after every sentence. More podcasts like this.
  • Pat from Missouri
    Smart Podcast
    So much to love about this podcast. No one cackling and talking over each other. Just background, facts and intelligent observations. I could listen to more!
  • Mizamandaperry
    Please come back!
    Such good commentary and actual analysis of the themes and symbolism of a great show.
  • pickle and wallace's
    Please restart!
    The way you fill in all the background information is perfect. I would listen to this kind of podcast on any type of period piece. I am getting so much out of it and for all the anyone born later thinks they know or understand what we view as the 1960s, we don’t really understand how it really was. We picture protests and hippies and drugs, which leaves out most of what the actual 1960s were. I am enjoying watching this and thinking of my grandparents, who would have been about Betty and Don’s ages, and my parents, who would have been 5 years older than Sally. Love it all. Please finish the series!!!
  • Clairalamode
    Insightful and addictive
    Love this in-depth analysis of Mad Men. Very thought provoking and offers insight into one of the most interesting tv shows I’ve ever watched. So sad there’s been a hiatus from this podcast. Please come back and bring us your thoughts on the rest of the series!!
  • CHRISTOPHER PAPROCKI
    Keep Going
    Really insightful and though provoking commentary mixed with historical details and other information. This is truly a great podcast. Keep going on this, I want to hear content for all the episodes.
  • JCS22222
    Keep them coming!
    I’ve watched the show all the way through 5 times. I didn’t know what it was that kept bringing me back. After listening to your podcast and your in depth analysis, I realized that this truly is an awesome work of literature illustrated beautifully on screen. Each character is so well developed and you help bring that out in your analysis. Thanks for making my favorite show even better!
  • BBeyCream4
    Can’t wait for season 3!
    I have been binging this over the past few days and it’s such a succinct but deep analysis of the show! I am on my third rewatch and I wanted more in depth reviews to go along with it this time and this is perfect. I hope we get Season 3 soon.
  • Falabello Fino
    Spectacular Podcast, Best TV Show I’ve heard
    Just a great podcast. I just love the dedication to providing your listeners with context about the events that are happening in the show. Your John Glen and American Airline flight crash details and context were a great example of that. I’ve rewatched Mad Men more times that I can count, probably once per year minimum since the show ended. Your podcast gives me so much more insight into the episodes and the themes and reoccurring motifs. Please keep up the great work, you will hit the big time soon I know!
  • aslm33ktown
    Every episode is an essay about each episode
    I can’t wait for more episodes. I started listening to the podcast recently and then it led me to rewatching the series. It’s a very succinct podcast and doesn’t waste time trying to be funny or grandiose. The host plainly states what is going on onscreen and at times behind the scenes, with some theory and concept peppered throughout. Very pleasant and engaging. Thank you!
  • MrsHithe
    If you love Madmen, you’ll love this podcast!
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  • WV matty
    Very Well Researched
    I’ve watched the Mad Men series, from soup-to-nuts, at least 4, possibly 5 times. It’s safe to say that I greatly enjoy the world that Matt Weiner created. Consequently, I’ve listened to a handful of different Mad Men recap/deep dive podcasts over the years, but this podcast offers fresh information about the production of the show that I’ve not known before, and the host’s detailed tangents on notable historical ad campaigns woven into the story are especially interesting to me. Casual fans of the show could maybe find this podcast a bit dry, but listeners interested in the social and political events of that period, in advertising, or even just good character development will likely take to this show like a duck to water. I highly recommend it to anyone that found themself absorbed by the show’s world and are itching to learn even more about the high amounts of detail that went into the production.
  • Music-o-holic
    Best Mad Men podcast out there
    I just started my first rewatch of Mad Men and was looking for a podcast to accompany my watching. The host puts a lot of time and effort to learn more about each episode and the themes behind the show. He comes prepared to each episode and is never pondering or processing information during the podcast- unlike all the other Mad Men podcasts out there. 10/10 would recommend.
  • Vkingmods11
    Insightful
    I’m on my third rewatch of Mad Men and I always find there’s something I have missed each time. Mad Men is such a fantastic character study that leaves me wanting more and more insight. I decided to search for a podcast and, while some were good, I wasn’t impressed until I found this one. Absolutely brilliant and insightful. I have neurological Lyme disease and I struggle with reading so I listen to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks. This podcast is so rich with information and great narration that it feels like a book.
  • Pshms7767999
    Best Quality TV podcast ever
    This podcast is so insightful and impeccably researched. There are so many rich details of madmen I always felt like I had missed, this podcast fixes that and gives deep insights on the overarching themes of each episode and season. Really fun to add to a rewatch. Highly recommend.
  • Charlene in San Fran
    Fantastic
    Great insight of the show. The commentary of the.culture of the early 1960’s is very interesting. I highly recommend this podcast to both first time and re-watchers of Mad Men.
  • olivia hp
    Great podcast
    Was looking for a Madmen podcast that covered lots of subtext, meaning and analysis of characters, someone who goes into the time period, and history of the show- someone who is smart and knows what they’re talking about. Can’t wait for more episodes. Thank you!
  • Thirdfemme
    Excellent Podcast For True Fans!
    Wow. What to I list first about this wonderful creator. His episodes are cell researched as help explain deeper meanings. As a huge fan of the show, it only adds meaningful value to each rewatch. Please keep up the excellent work! I know it’s a very time consuming process!
  • kburkho
    Loving the podcast!
    I find this podcast relaxing, almost like an audio book of the episodes. Hoping you make one for all episodes!
  • EPIC MOMMY!!!!!!!!!
    Mad Men Masterclass
    I am thrilled to have found this podcast. Absolute perfection!
  • SnookFan
    Fantastic podcast
    This is a great podcast. The presenter is very professional with great knowledge and insight into this brilliant show. I wish more podcasts were like this. There is no wasted time talking about meaningless fluff and nonsense, which is a flaw in many other podcasts.
  • cgauth96
    Great podcast for anyone who enjoyed the show
    Wow, I just found this podcast and have been listening through all the episodes. Hopefully this podcast blows up and you get the recognition you deserve. Really insightful, well thought out, and professional. Keep up the good work!
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