Fargo Talks Fargo

An Unofficial Podcast on the FX TV Series

S5 – Jeff Russo Interview 02/07/2024

S5 – Jeff Russo Interview Jeff Russo, composer for every season of Fargo to date, joins Bill and Charpie to chat. We get an update about his work and career along with a great dose of creative insight into how he scores the series. It’s a nice hotdish of music and character development. Enjoy!
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S5 – Episode 10 01/20/2024

S5 – Episode 10 Wrapping up this season with biscuity Bisquik goodness, Bill and Charpie take you down one last long rabbit hole. We talk about Gator’s change and Dot’s reaction, Things escalate with Roy as he seemingly has a spat with god and Odin. Witt’s debt is unfortunately collected and Bill and Charpie work to wrap up all the circles, lines, and palindromes. Dot proves to be the lesson and shining star of the show and brings Ole into the light with her…with love.
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S5 – Episode 10 Hotdish 01/17/2024

S5 – Episode 10 Hotdish Bill and Charpie do a wee recap of the episode Bisquik, chat about chili, and their favorite moment from the episdoe ahead of their full breakdown. Dig in to this heaping bowl of thickness. Do a dollop!
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S5 – Episode 9 01/13/2024

S5 – Episode 9 The Useless Hand is up for a penultimate discussion. Gator and Ole go fishing. Roy rocks his own live mayday call. Then, Bill and Charpie explore the symbolism of the windmill and the dugout, and the significance of the Tillman Ranch. They also discuss Ole’s role in saving Dot and the debts surrounding the situation. They speculate on the final showdown and debts to pay, as well as the future of the show and its endless possibilities.
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S5 – Episode 9 Hotdish 01/10/2024

S5 – Episode 9 Hotdish In this episode, the guys discuss Fargo, episode 9 “The Useless Hand”. They share their hotdish takeaways and discuss the atmospheric cinematography in the episode. They touch on Indira’s job decision and Roy’s plea to the “patriots”. The conversation touches on phone numbers and landlines…because of course it does and wraps up with a discussion about adding potato chips to hotdish and jalapeno potato chips to mac and cheese.
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S5 – Episode 8 01/06/2024

S5 – Episode 8 In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss the themes of debt, control, and doppelgängers. They analyze the significance of the Blanket show title. They also explore the character dynamics between Roy and Dorothy, as well as Indira and Whit. Gator’s character is examined, with a focus on his vulnerability and the potential for sympathy towards him. Danish’s confrontation with Roy and the his 38-star flag. Plus cop car backseat and toilet seat chatter.
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S5 – Episode 8 Hotdish 01/03/2024

S5 – Episode 8 Hotdish Bill and Charpie blanket the discussion about where they are from and how it changes over time. The convo shifts to the similarities between The Simpsons and Fargo, which is odd. They highlight the standout moments from episode 8 with Wit and Indira. They also touch on Tiger Dot, Linda and the windmill, and musical cues in the show. Then Charpie talks about ice cream cake?
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S5 – Episode 7 12/28/2023

S5 – Episode 7 Linda delivers in this episode of FX’s Fargo. Bill and Charpie discuss the significance of the tennis theme, the volleys and back-and-forth between characters. Turns out to be bad day for everybody at Irma’s house. It’s also time to talk about Dot’s dream and the influence of the physical world on her journey to Camp Utopia. So many Lindas, plenty of green, and a nice smattering of guns… all wrapped up with some fantastical marionettes. See you around the windmill, maybe?
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S5 – Episode 7 Hotdish 12/27/2023

S5 – Episode 7 Hotdish In this episode of Fargo Talks Fargo, Bill and Charpie discuss Season 5, Episode 7: Linda. They talk about the puppet theme in the episode. They also discuss the ax slaying and Kevin’s murder, as well as the introduction of Gator’s mother, Linda. Food references, the dream sequence, and the windmill scene make an quick appearance. Also… what’s up with those paitings they saw?
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S5 – Episode 6 12/23/2023

S5 – Episode 6 Bill and Charpie discuss The Tender Trap. They see numerous points about the treatment of women by the doofus male characters. They also discuss Lars’ list of grievances which makes him super dooshus. The conversation then shifts to the meeting with the feds and the tracker used by Gator. Overall, the guys explore themes of gender dynamics, trust, and infidelity. They also cover weird food, Danish’s lack of awareness, Lorraine’s genuine care for Wayne, Indira’s intentions, Lorraine&# /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/29209933

S5 – Episode 6 Hotdish 12/20/2023

S5 – Episode 6 Hotdish In this episode, Bill and Charpie discuss various themes and moments from Episode 6 “The Tender Trap” of Fargo. They talk about the gender ambiguity in the season, Indira’s power and influence, the quid pro quo exchanges between characters, Lars’ despicable behavior, and Lorraine’s softening and job offer to Indira. They also touch on the significance of pearl onions and corned beef, as well as the technical difficulties they faced while watching the episode. The conversation c /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/29162538

S5 – Episode 5 12/15/2023

S5 – Episode 5 Be cafeful when hunting tigers, you may end up in a postion you won’t like. Dot displays her ability to evade and escape, while Lorraine shows us how to get a deal done while dealing with doofus bankers. Danish and Gator can’t seem to get any respect. Roy and Lorraine have a chat about Dorothy/Nadine. And finally Dot seems to find an ally near the end of the show.
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S5 – Episode 5 Hotdish 12/13/2023

S5 – Episode 5 Hotdish Goodness, Dot has herself running any which way but loose. In this episode of Fargo, The Tiger, we love to see how hard it is to cage a tiger (of any kind). Charpie thinks this was a Lorraine episode. Bill thinks it’s a nice exposition on Dot, Lorraine, and Indira. Either way we welcome this as we plod our way through the story of debts and credits. What is really going with the story here, and what are we saying about how we view debt? Scoop up a wee bit of these early morsels on FX’s Fargo. /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/29053318

S5 – Episode 4 12/08/2023

S5 – Episode 4 Even a few days later, we struggle with Insolubilia, both pronoucing it and fully grasping it. We dive into a fun house of mirrors and lies on this episode of FX’s Fargo. We continue to talk about debt, religion, and how many characters are crafting their own story. Ole’s just hungry for pancakes.
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S5 – Episode 4 Hotdish 12/06/2023

S5 – Episode 4 Hotdish We skip over all the spooky scary attempted kidnap stuff for some commentary about one phrase. After that, it’s on to pancakes and our understanding or the lack thereof about the Liar Paradox. We even sneak in smidge of chat about actual elbow macaroni hotdish. This is why we do it folks. Dig into a quick take on Insolubilia on FX’s Fargo season 5, episode 4. Go Tigers!
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S5 – Episode 3 12/01/2023

S5 – Episode 3 In The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions, we get all sorts of fun information. Roy’s got some work to do for Oden to try get life back to 1776, Ole takes us on a journey back to 1522 (suck it 1776), and everyone seems to find out Witt and Olmstead are not giving up the thread of this case. Snuggle up with some sin bread or a page from a bible… and let’s dine on this episode of Fargo.
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S5 – Episode 3 Hotdish 11/29/2023

S5 – Episode 3 Hotdish Oooo la la, after we learn a bit more about Roy we dig into a heaping spoonful of Ole backstory. Is it Ole or Bryn? Or is it both? Either way It’s his home now. Dot is saddened by the mandatory waiting period. It’s the witching hour, so eat your sins.
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S5 – Episode 2 11/27/2023

S5 – Episode 2 Things are starting to heat up in 2019 on Fargo. On “Trials and Tribulations” we find a lot out about what kind of man Roy Tillman is and is not. The continued story of finding out that Dot is not to be messed with and maybe for good reason. She’s more than meets they eye. Just when the drum conspiracy theory starts, Charpie takes us on a Star Wars adventure. All this and more on Fargo Talks Fargo.
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S5 – Episode 1 11/26/2023

S5 – Episode 1 In this episode the guys break down FX Fargo’s Season 5, Episode 1 “The Tragedy of the Commons”. So much to consider as we meet this seasons cast of characters, with each of their unique issues and quirks. Everything from crazy conpsiracy about Scotty’s paternity to Bob Dylan trivia. Will this theories prove true? Only way to find out is tune in.
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S5 – Episode 1 and 2 – Hotdish 11/23/2023

S5 – Episode 1 and 2 – Hotdish Welcome back to Fargo friends! We’re back for another season and the Fargo universe is rolling into 2019. Since this is aired right before Thanksgiving and FX gave us a double-header, we’ve combined into one super duper hot dish. Things are looking grim for Ole and his partner when they attempt to kidnap worthy adversary, Dot. She’s not a housewife, she’s a tiger. Erstwhile, Roy…in his moist repose…is pulling thread to get Dot back. I guess this shows attending a school /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820443

S4 – Episode 11 12/02/2020

S4 – Episode 11 Well gee dang it all…we seem to have come to another end to another season of Fargo on FX. Bill and Charpie talk about their final thoughts on the season. After we eased on down the road with the Fadda and Cannon crews, where have we ended up? Was this season up your alley or was it a ladder to nowhere? We try to resolve a bit of what we have seen this season. In the end, some are home gain and some haven’t quit found their home. The Goldilocks tales pokes its head into the story again via East/ /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820448

S4 – Episode 11 – Hotdish 11/30/2020

S4 – Episode 11 – Hotdish Yikes we work on reconciling the end of this season…no we don’t since it’s the hotdish. Both of us are a bit stunned by things and attempt to serve up our thoughts without going too deep into the main course. Are we satisfied? Only a rewatch will bring these things to light, man. Send us your thoughts. Until the final breakdown, enjoy this Jell-O salad (don’t @ me. I know it’s not oranges)./episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820453

S4 – Episode 10 11/24/2020

S4 – Episode 10 We somehow connect this episode from Stevie Wonder to The Wire to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You know, the usual stuff from us. Odis is still smiling on his way out. Bill can’t let go of Oz. Charpie is full-blown in cahoots with the duality of Raddoppiarlo. We can’t let it go. Sorry not sorry. Incredibly solid showing from Buel, Ethelrida, and Satchel. Mild nautical theme pickups from Snowman and/or The Roach. Holding strong on that fact that it’s a curse NOT a saving entity for these wo /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820463

S4 – Episode 10 – Hotdish 11/23/2020

S4 – Episode 10 – Hotdish Fresh off a twister of an episode last week, we find ourselves learning about Happy in episode 10 of Fargo Season 4. We’ve got a double cross by cousins, our two possible “Dorothy” characters emerge at their own crossroads in a new world, and a pair of characters disappear from this earth. Like Rick Astley, we are never gonna give you, Raddoppiarlo, up this season. Dueces…Aces…you choose. Don’t forget the lingering specter of Theodore Roach. That is an evil even Oraetta c /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820468

S4 – Episode 9 11/18/2020

S4 – Episode 9 How can we even start this show breakdown. East/West Fargo Episode 9 is a fully-packed episode. Likely our biggest Oz payoff of the season. Houses divided. Tin Woodman, Hickory in search of oil, sister racist witches, and a dang unfinished billboard. What are guys like Rabbi and Satchel to do in this crazy mixed up world. Calamity ensues. Snowman comes back at the end (of the podcast not the episode). The future is now! Just not for Omie or Willy. We can try help. Join us on this episode of Fargo Talks Farg /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820473

S4 – Episode 9 – Hotdish 11/16/2020

S4 – Episode 9 – Hotdish Things aren’t always as black and white as they seem in the episode of Fargo. In episode 9 East/West, we journey with Rabbi and Satchel to Liberal, KS to see where they are hiding out. We see Omie set his snare. Oddly, Satchel and Rabbi stay at another “house” that is divided. Things spin up quickly near the end. The future is now, folks! WTF does that even mean?
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S4 – Episode 8 11/10/2020

S4 – Episode 8 In this episode, The Nadir, on Fargo Talks Fargo the guys break down what’s going with nadir. Bill pronounces the word improperly but Charpie deems it nice and fancy. We share fun facts about a record in the episode from Duke Ellington. Who is at a low point? What was the actual order Odis received from the caller? That dang Snowman has got more than a button nose. More numbers this week and we wrap up with some poetry sent in via Regina. So long, Swanee! Timothy…see you later law man.
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S4 – Episode 8 – Hotdish 11/09/2020

S4 – Episode 8 – Hotdish Josto professes his love. Gaetano and Josto find a way to seal their deal. Loy sets things in motion when he realizes the brother have not self-destructed. Deafy and Odis team up for the bust of the episode only to have Snowman chill the whole situation out in his special way. Zelmare is off running. Who will she run to? Will Ethelrida and Lemuel have a chat but Dibrell warns against being friends with your captor. Have a scoop while it’s hot.
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S4 – Episode 7 11/04/2020

S4 – Episode 7 This week we clear up that carrot controversy thanks to listener, Robert. Keep the insights coming we love it. What is Lay Away all about? What is being put aside? Lions, tigers and Palominos, oh my! Charpie delves into a large prediction of fan fiction. Join us as we break down episode 7 of Fargo, Season 4. Does anyone read these? Free mug from us here in Fargo to the first person to email [email protected] with the subject line “I can help.” Ok then see ya later you tasty macaron /episode/index/show/fargotalksfargo/id/28820493

S4 – Episode 7 – Hotdish 11/02/2020

S4 – Episode 7 – Hotdish Welcome to another episode of Fargo Talks Fargo and the hotdish. In this episode we see Oraetta get her groove back, Loy and Josto play angles that don’t seem to be understood by their crime family and the “word” is out about Satchel. Gaetano is aware of Josto’s play. Will more fun ensue? Charpie thinks phone lines are messy. Serving up our strange style of Midwest. Have a scoop why don’t ya?
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