Why Watch 'The Changeling,' How Apple TV+ Is The New HBO, and 'The Challenge: USA'

This week's episode begins with the hypothesis that Apple TV+ has taken the crown from HBO for quality TV shows (2:37). Then, the group give spoiler-free thoughts on why The Changeling from the same streamer feels so special (9:28). After a short break aboutThe Alabama Take, it's a breakdown of what happened -- and where it could lead -- on the most recent episode of The Challenge: USA (14:03).

If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has an extended version the episode with some wilder discussions on recent discourses around Martin Short and Ahsoka, particularly how Twitter has driven them. And you'll get some medical ideas on cysts! Yes, cysts! The extra footage is always in the video version of the show for the first few minutes.

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