<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Clockers]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Clockers</b> is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours.</p><p></p><p>Each episode takes a thoughtful, opinionated look at the TV series that shaped modern culture — from prestige classics to ambitious shows people still debate long after the finale. Rather than recapping episodes, Clockers examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative choices that determine whether a show rewards the time it asks from its audience.</p><p></p><p>Television demands commitment in a way no other medium does. Clockers exists to judge whether that commitment was worth it, why certain shows endure, and how format, platform, and era shape what we remember. If you care about television beyond what’s trending this week, Clockers is built for you.</p>]]></description><link>www.thehousecatspod.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:17:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/gy4F9DVu.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Shane Hall]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:30:45 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Shane Hall]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[TV & Film]]></category><itunes:author>Shane Hall</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Clockers&lt;/b&gt; is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode takes a thoughtful, opinionated look at the TV series that shaped modern culture — from prestige classics to ambitious shows people still debate long after the finale. Rather than recapping episodes, Clockers examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative choices that determine whether a show rewards the time it asks from its audience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Television demands commitment in a way no other medium does. Clockers exists to judge whether that commitment was worth it, why certain shows endure, and how format, platform, and era shape what we remember. If you care about television beyond what’s trending this week, Clockers is built for you.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Shane Hall</itunes:name><itunes:email>shanehallre@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/34e9f8c4-66a6-4955-8b96-0ddff3786a0f/logos/941b2b05-5944-48ee-b6ac-263c792d4871.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Clockers | True Detective: Season 1 (Part Four)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is <b>Part Four</b>, the final chapter of <i>Clockers</i> on <i>True Detective: Season One</i>.</p><p></p><p>We go all the way — <b>Carcosa, the finale, the Yellow King, and the season’s lasting legacy</b>.</p><p></p><p>We close with final verdicts, awards, and the question that still lingers more than a decade later:</p><p><br /><i>Has television ever truly matched this again?</i></p><p></p><p>🔁 Also featured:<br />– Our <b>Training Day</b> episode on <i>Nightshift</i><br />– An upcoming <b>Tom Clancy</b> episode on <i>Stories</i></p><p></p><p>This is <i>Clockers</i>. The seasons that last — and the reasons they do.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p><b>Clockers</b> is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours.</p><p></p><p>Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.</p><p></p><p><b>🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network</b></p><p><b>🔗 Network hub: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thehousecatspod.com" target="_blank"><b>https://www.thehousecatspod.com</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts</b></p><p></p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">05f455eb-5366-4a24-adaf-6d0e456c5de2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Hall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:34:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7ddea28032ed4110d0af31c61d2badc3612a2efc600f4137b65349042c97c984/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNWY0NTVlYi01MzY2LTRhMjQtYWRhZi02ZDBlNDU2YzVkZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNGU5ZjhjNC02NmE2LTQ5NTUtOGI5Ni0wZGRmZjM3ODZhMGYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NGI5NmYyYWI2YjIzNjkzZmZjYmQ5MzkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1YzA2NGY5OWYzNWZlZmFhNTRjMGI2L2NvdW50M3ItY3VsdHVyMy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTVfXzE5LTQzLTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="31250665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;b&gt;Part Four&lt;/b&gt;, the final chapter of &lt;i&gt;Clockers&lt;/i&gt; on &lt;i&gt;True Detective: Season One&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We go all the way — &lt;b&gt;Carcosa, the finale, the Yellow King, and the season’s lasting legacy&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We close with final verdicts, awards, and the question that still lingers more than a decade later:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Has television ever truly matched this again?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔁 Also featured:&lt;br /&gt;– Our &lt;b&gt;Training Day&lt;/b&gt; episode on &lt;i&gt;Nightshift&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;– An upcoming &lt;b&gt;Tom Clancy&lt;/b&gt; episode on &lt;i&gt;Stories&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;i&gt;Clockers&lt;/i&gt;. The seasons that last — and the reasons they do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Clockers&lt;/b&gt; is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🔗 Network hub: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes drop regularly.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/34e9f8c4-66a6-4955-8b96-0ddff3786a0f/episodes/05f455eb-5366-4a24-adaf-6d0e456c5de2/images/89a5df04-db47-45be-969a-92627783b54c.png"/><itunes:title>Clockers | True Detective: Season 1 (Part Four)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part Three)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Part Three of Clockers, everything breaks. We dive into Episodes 5–7, where trust collapses, obsession takes over, and the consequences of earlier choices finally come due.</p><p></p><p>This is the stretch where True Detective stops being a mystery and becomes something darker — a story about guilt, loyalty, and what happens when the truth refuses to stay buried.</p><p></p><p>🎧 Part Four is next — Carcosa, the finale, the verdict, and where this season stands today.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network</p><p>🔗 Network hub: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thehousecatspod.com" target="_blank">https://www.thehousecatspod.com</a></p><p>🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b5f33af-aa59-422d-b33b-26cc9d574c4e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Hall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:31:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/43fd87418afdfb102e9d62d43dc8a1c9a180098412924d43558340b2afbca48e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjVmMzNhZi1hYTU5LTQyMmQtYjMzYi0yNmNjOWQ1NzRjNGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNGU5ZjhjNC02NmE2LTQ5NTUtOGI5Ni0wZGRmZjM3ODZhMGYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NGI5NmYyYWI2YjIzNjkzZmZjYmQ5MzkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1YzA1NTZmYjlhMTVhNmNiNmM4ZjIyL2NvdW50M3ItY3VsdHVyMy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTVfXzE5LTM5LTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="46256127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In Part Three of Clockers, everything breaks. We dive into Episodes 5–7, where trust collapses, obsession takes over, and the consequences of earlier choices finally come due.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the stretch where True Detective stops being a mystery and becomes something darker — a story about guilt, loyalty, and what happens when the truth refuses to stay buried.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Part Four is next — Carcosa, the finale, the verdict, and where this season stands today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Network hub: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes drop regularly.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:06:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/34e9f8c4-66a6-4955-8b96-0ddff3786a0f/episodes/9b5f33af-aa59-422d-b33b-26cc9d574c4e/images/de55fa18-6290-447b-be85-5db4e2369499.png"/><itunes:title>Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part Three)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part Two)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Part Two of Clockers on True Detective: Season One.</p><p></p><p>This episode dives into how this season was built — from casting and performances to structure, pacing, and the creative decisions that made it feel dangerous in the best possible way.</p><p></p><p>We break down Matthew McConaughey’s career-defining performance, Woody Harrelson’s underrated range, and why this two-POV structure is the backbone of the entire season.</p><p></p><p>🎧 In Part Three: Everything fractures — the partnership, the case, and the illusion that this story was ever finished.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network</p><p>🔗 Network hub: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thehousecatspod.com" target="_blank">https://www.thehousecatspod.com</a></p><p>🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">afb103c6-0313-4a3e-a17b-571be7c45d21</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Hall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:21:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e9677e8c5db34bfcf7bb8e6b100f627282ac98630dd96b7b9f8cc1b1ed5485d5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZmIxMDNjNi0wMzEzLTRhM2UtYTE3Yi01NzFiZTdjNDVkMjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNGU5ZjhjNC02NmE2LTQ5NTUtOGI5Ni0wZGRmZjM3ODZhMGYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NGI5NmYyYWI2YjIzNjkzZmZjYmQ5MzkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1YzAxMjBlODc3NmZkNWQzY2Q1ZTUyL2NvdW50M3ItY3VsdHVyMy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTVfXzE5LTIxLTIwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="78069767" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Part Two of Clockers on True Detective: Season One.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode dives into how this season was built — from casting and performances to structure, pacing, and the creative decisions that made it feel dangerous in the best possible way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We break down Matthew McConaughey’s career-defining performance, Woody Harrelson’s underrated range, and why this two-POV structure is the backbone of the entire season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 In Part Three: Everything fractures — the partnership, the case, and the illusion that this story was ever finished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Network hub: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes drop regularly.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:49:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/34e9f8c4-66a6-4955-8b96-0ddff3786a0f/episodes/afb103c6-0313-4a3e-a17b-571be7c45d21/images/5f9c56af-71de-4fae-879d-c3e0dba30b7b.png"/><itunes:title>Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part Two)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part One)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Clockers, a podcast about television seasons that change the medium.</p><p></p><p>This is our inaugural episode, and we’re starting with True Detective: Season One — a season that didn’t just succeed, it redefined what television could be.</p><p></p><p>In Part One, we break down why this season still matters, how it stood apart from everything around it, and why its creative model feels almost impossible to replicate today. This isn’t just a recap — it’s a conversation about vision, restraint, trust in the audience, and what happens when television stops playing it safe.</p><p></p><p>🎧 Next up in Part Two: How this season was built — performances, structure, and the creative choices that made it work.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network</p><p>🔗 Network hub: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thehousecatspod.com" target="_blank">https://www.thehousecatspod.com</a></p><p>🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop regularly.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ccaf7358-ef21-4f4b-a347-5d7131008d5d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shane Hall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0ec3cbe6c59fc38827459c681568c0242f25b178e133345b7202d64de7006281/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjY2FmNzM1OC1lZjIxLTRmNGItYTM0Ny01ZDcxMzEwMDhkNWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNGU5ZjhjNC02NmE2LTQ5NTUtOGI5Ni0wZGRmZjM3ODZhMGYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NGI5NmYyYWI2YjIzNjkzZmZjYmQ5MzkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1YmZjMDdhYTMyYWRjZTkyNDMwMmU4L2NvdW50M3ItY3VsdHVyMy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTVfXzE4LTU5LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="28650395" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Clockers, a podcast about television seasons that change the medium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our inaugural episode, and we’re starting with True Detective: Season One — a season that didn’t just succeed, it redefined what television could be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Part One, we break down why this season still matters, how it stood apart from everything around it, and why its creative model feels almost impossible to replicate today. This isn’t just a recap — it’s a conversation about vision, restraint, trust in the audience, and what happens when television stops playing it safe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Next up in Part Two: How this season was built — performances, structure, and the creative choices that made it work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clockers is a long-form television conversation podcast focused on the shows that earn the hours. Each episode examines storytelling, characters, performances, pacing, and the creative decisions that define whether a series rewards the time it demands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Part of the Housecats Podcast Network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Network hub: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.thehousecatspod.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Listen on audio: Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes drop regularly.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/34e9f8c4-66a6-4955-8b96-0ddff3786a0f/episodes/ccaf7358-ef21-4f4b-a347-5d7131008d5d/images/d6d723bd-ab53-4dfd-875f-326631b6728a.png"/><itunes:title>Clockers | True Detective Season 1 (Part One)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>