55. Expanding our Knowledge of The Expanse: Season 1

In this episode, we talk all about the first season of The Expanse. If you are a fan of this podcast, you know Chris loves The Expanse which has started James and Joe watching the show. With the massive amount of story going on,  James and Joe ask Chris their questions about season 1 to clarify things before they start season 2.

BE WARNED THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE FOR ALL OF SEASON 1 OF THE EXPANSE.

00:00 James introduces the show and that we will be talking about season 1 of the Expanse. They open up with James and joe give there over all impressions of the first season.

6:51 James asks Chris a for a layout of the geography of all the different locations and groups. Chris gives a background of Earth, Mars, and the Belt.

11:25 Joe asks for clarification regarding the different stations, the terraforming of Mars, and the OPA. Leading to a larger talk about the OPA and its role in the show.

17:30 we talk more about Anderson Dawes, the belter language,

21:00 James asks about Joe Miller, how the police are organized in this world, leading to a discussion about backgrounds of the characters we are following, and the importance of Julies character.

27:44 Joe asks about some clarification about Fred Johnson’s past and his current position, which leads to a larger discussion about the overall scope of where the show is going.

33: We talk about what’s coming in regards to the Proto Molecule, Julie’s past, and the merging of the books into the TV version of The Expanse.

35:00 Joe asks about not being disappoint in Chrisjen, leading to a larger discussion about the character, and Joe asks about the ice haulers and their place in The Expanse society.

39:00 James asks if we will learn more about Amos, starting a larger discussion about his character.

45:00 Chris address’s the issues with Cas Anvar and the character he plays.

48:20 James asks Chris if he feels James and joe have a good grasp on season 1 and what he thinks they might need to know going forward, leading to a discussion about closing thoughts and ideas for season 1.

56: We wrap up the show with our recommendations.