Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear
Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, breaks down all episodes of the hit FX series, with opinions from the U.S. and the U.K. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness.
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Rundown
10/15/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Rundown
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this Season 1 Rundown, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, talk about their favorite moments from the first 8 episodes of The Bear. What made this season so chaotic, yet so memorable? How can one show be so stressful, and so rewarding, all at the same time? The guys dive into this, and a lot more. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 8
10/08/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 8
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this season finale, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Episode 8, entitled "Braciole" from Season 1 of The Bear. Carmy and Richie are stuck with a bachelor party at The Beef, which ends in a bad situation that could affect Richie's future. Sydney and Marcus stay away from the restaurant, as Carmy continues to deal with Mikey's death, leading to an unexpected surprise in the end. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 7
10/01/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 7
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this episode, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Episode 7, entitled "Review" from Season 1 of The Bear. After a great review backfires and the new to-go system explodes, Sydney catches the blame from an irate Carmy. The situation worsens as Tina brings her son to work, Marcus falls behind because of his donuts, and Richie gets injured before the restaurant can even open its doors. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 6
09/24/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 6
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this episode, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Season 1 Episode 6, entitled "Ceres," from Season 1 of The Bear. Richie's memories of Mikey are at the forefront, as he attempts to navigate the new environment at the Beef, while Marcus keeps working on perfecting his new doughnuts. Sydney continues to push for new ideas on the menu, despite a ruckus outside the restaruarnt, which may impact Carmy's vision for his brother's place. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 5
09/17/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 5
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this episode, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Season 1 Episode 5, entitled "Sheridan," from Season 1 of The Bear. There's a big mishap at The Beef, just hours before service, and it's up to the crew to come up with a quick fix. As the typical chaos of the restaurant erupts, Carmy is forced to reach out to Pete for help, and Sydney is left to steer the ship, even as continues to get pushback from those around her. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 4
09/10/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 4
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this episode, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Season 1 Episode 4, entitled "Dogs," from Season 1 of The Bear. Carmy and Richie cater a kid’s birthday party for Uncle Jimmy, navigating absurd chaos, like wrestling a blow-up hot dog into a car, along with mounting family tension. Marcus becomes obsessed with perfecting a new donut for The Beef, while in the kitchen, Tina and Sydney clash until Sydney comes through for her, earning her trust in the process. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 3
09/03/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 3
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this episode, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty, discuss Season 1 Episode 3, entitled "Brigade," from Season 1 of The Bear. Carmy institutes the idea of the French brigade to the restaurant, despite the objections of the crew's usual protestors. Tina continues to antagonize Sydney in the kithcen, and Carmy finally decides to begin facing his grief over the loss of his brother Mikey. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 2
08/27/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 2
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty discuss Season 1 Episode 2, entitled "Hands," in this fun conversation. From the Beef's poor health inspection, to Richie's domestic troubles, Carmy's reluctance to deal with his brother's death and a lot more, it's all here. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 1
08/20/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Episode 1
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty discuss Season 1 Episode 1, entitled "System," with a full breakdown from top to bottom. From the chaos of the episode to the interconnected storyline of grief that runs thoughout the entire series, it's all here! Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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The Bear Review: Season 1 Preview
07/23/2025
The Bear Review: Season 1 Preview
Since its debut in 2022, The Bear has become one of television’s most gripping and acclaimed dramas, blending raw emotion, chaotic kitchens, and complex characters into a story about grief, growth, and redemption. Centered around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a fine-dining chef who returns home to run his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show explores the intensity of restaurant life while revealing the personal struggles that simmer beneath the surface. With its sharp writing, breakneck pacing, and heartfelt performances, The Bear is a series that serves up both fire and soul, and this podcast is here to break it all down. In this series preview, Tom, Jay, Joe, and Big Tasty discuss how The Bear found its audience, what makes it stand out from other prestige TV dramas, and why it resonates so deeply. From Carmy's return to Chicago to the firestorm of family, food, and emotion that follows, we’re exploring the show’s themes, characters, and chaos, and why it deserves every bit of the hype. Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear, brings together four hosts from two different sides of the world. From the United States is Tom Clark of Tom Clark's Main Event and Tom Clark's 6M Podcast. From the U.K. is Jay Luft and "Big Tasty" Ben Jackson of The Untitled Wrestling Podcast, and Joe Higgens of Dammit Vacant and Hallmark of Greatness. Visit us at: Follow Bare Mode: Facebook: Instagram: Bluesky: Listen to Boink Studios’ Podcasts: Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: Tom Clark's Main Event: Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: © Boink Studios 2025
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