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PODCAST

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast

Chanel and Brandon

We Was Banking is the go-to Industry podcast breaking down HBO’s hit finance drama from a sharp, unapologetic perspective. Covering Season 4 with deep episode recaps, Pierpoint power moves, toxic ambition, class politics, messy relationships, and Wall Street chaos. Each episode delivers smart, funny, and insightful commentary that connects money, power, race, and culture. Perfect for Industry fans who want thoughtful analysis, real conversations, and more than surface-level TV recaps.

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All Episodes

00:57:34

The Chair Company Season 1 Episode 1 - What is a Mall

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Off-kilter, unhinged, and painfully hilarious — HBO’s The Chair Company is everything we hoped it would be. In Episode 1, “Life Goes By Too F**king Fast, It Really Does,” we meet Ron Trosper, a fragile project manager whose life starts to spiral after a chair collapses mid-presentation. But what starts as slapstick embarrassment quickly turns into a full-blown corporate thriller — or maybe just a mental breakdown in real-time.Brandon & Chanel dive into:Ron’s anxiety-riddled descent from mall

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01:53:35

Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Brandon and Chanel breakdown the insane finale of Peacemaker Season 2 and how this will impact the large DCU.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW BRANDON & CHANEL — WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter → @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram → @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe → / @wewaswatching #Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #JohnCena #EarthX #DCUMultiverse #Judomaster #RickFlag #ARGUS #WeWasWatching

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01:27:58

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 - John Cena Did That

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/10/07

The multiverse just got darker — and deadlier. In Episode 7, “Like a Keith in the Night,” Peacemaker spirals toward the finale as Chris Smith finally faces the fallout from killing his doppelgänger. Earth-X unravels, family secrets explode, and Adebayo finds herself in life-threatening danger.Brandon & Chanel unpack it all:Chris confesses to Auggie & Keith, triggering devastating consequencesJudomaster becomes the most unexpected hero, rescuing Adebayo and dropping relationship

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02:00:21

Gen V Season 2 Episode 4&5 - Sista Sage the Goat

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Gen V just went full throttle. In Episode 5, “The Kids Are Not All Right,” the chaos at Godolkin hits critical levels. Brandon & Chanel dive into the high-stakes rescue mission at Elmira, Marie’s power evolution, Sam’s emotional family reunion, and Cipher’s increasingly sinister agenda.Cate and Emma escape imprisonment. Marie saves her sister. Polarity collapses. Sam confronts his trauma. And Cipher’s terrifying connection to The Boys’ Sister Sage takes this episode to a new level of dark. Plus,

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01:35:15

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 - Earth X Confirmed

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/29

The alternate universe isn’t paradise — it’s a powder keg. In “Ignorance Is Chris,” the 11th Street Kids finally break into Chris’s dream world… only to discover it’s a full-on fascist nightmare. Nazis, no people of color, and a flag with a swastika where stars should be? Welcome to Earth-X.Brandon & Chanel break down all the game-changing twists:Harcourt & Chris’ emotional confrontation — the truth finally comes outAdrian gets his moment, meets his alternate self… and it’s complicatedLex

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02:02:19

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Peacemaker Season 2 hits its most emotional, explosive episode yet — and Brandon & Chanel are here with the breakdown! In Episode 5, “Back to the Suture,” tensions explode as Peacemaker finally confronts Rick Flag Sr., triggering brutal truths, surprise betrayals, and a one-way trip to the alternate Earth that could change everything.What’s Inside This Breakdown:* Harcourt’s twist: she didn’t betray Chris after all* Rick Flag Sr.’s savage interrogation and beating* ARGUS reveals: cyborg agents,

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01:54:47

Gen V Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Gen V Season 2 Premiere Recap | Episodes 1-3: Cate’s Twist, Andre’s Fate, & the Rise of Emma | Brandon & Chanel ReactGen V is back — louder, bloodier, and more brutally relevant than ever. In Episodes 1–3, The Boys universe expands with fascist TikTok influencers, shady Vought cover-ups, and some of the best queer superhero storytelling on TV.Brandon & Chanel unpack the explosive Season 2 opener: Cate’s turn as a Vought puppet, the emotional tribute to Andre (RIP Chance Perdomo 💔), and

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01:22:41

Foundation Season 3 Episode 10 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Foundation Season 3 Finale Explained: The Fall of Empire, The Mule Unmasked, and Earth Returns | Brandon & Chanel BreakdownThis is it. In Episode 10, “The End of the Foundation,” the galaxy burns, Demerzel dissolves, and a secret Mule rises. Brandon & Chanel dive deep into the chaos — from Dusk’s brutal extermination of the Cleon bloodline to Gaal’s mind-bending battle against Bayta Mallow, the true Mule. Day begs, Dawn bleeds, and Demerzel sacrifices herself — but to what end?Meanwhile, the

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01:54:42

Foundation Season 3 Episode 9 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Jump to (51:30) if you want to jump right into the review and skip our discussion on Black QB's and interracial dating Foundation S3E9 Explained: Demerzel’s Power Move, Gaal’s Escape, & the Rise of “I Am Empire” | Brandon & Chanel ReactIn Episode 9, “The Paths That Choose Us,” everything changes. Demerzel drops her biggest flex yet — “I am Empire” — while Brother Dusk obliterates entire galaxies with the Novacula. Gaal narrowly escapes Warden Greer, Han reenters the fight, and Day pulls

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01:28:05

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 - The Son's of Liberty

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Brandon and Chanel ae back to talk Peacemaker S2E3 Recap: Rick Flag Jr. Returns, Earth‑2 Gets Dark, and Chris’s Past Haunts HimIn “Another Rick Up My Sleeve,” Peacemaker stumbles into a parallel universe where everything looks idyllic—but nothing stays perfect. A flashback reveals Emilia Harcourt had a secret fling with Rick Flag Jr., making their chemistry even more explosive given Chris’s violent past with him.In a trippy multiverse twist, Chris meets alternate versions of familiar faces—including

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01:23:32

Foundation Season 3 Episode 8 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Brandon and Chanel are back to discuss Foundation Season 3 Episode 8🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Follow us on Twitter: @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram: @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1

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01:32:56

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 - The Ladies Man is Back

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/30

In “A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird,” chaos reigns as Peacemaker scrambles to cover up the accidental murder of his alternate self—enter Adrian, the clean-up crew. Meanwhile, Rick Flag Sr. takes charge of A.R.G.U.S., tightening the noose around Chris and bringing Tim Meadows’ quirky Agent Fleury to put surveillance on Economos. Eagly saves the day in a raid, Peacemaker attacks a parallel reality, and a tipsy text to an alternate Emilia hints at a shocking new path. Packed with dark humor,

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02:04:25

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 - Retconned the Peace

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Peacemaker S2 PremierePeacemaker is back and the DCU will never be the same. Chris Smith meets a twisted mirror of himself, kills his multiverse twin, and learns hard truths about his past. Justice Gang replaces the Justice League, Superman and Supergirl cameo, and The Office’s David Denman debuts in a game-changing role. Strap in — the chaos has only begun.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts:

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01:42:09

Foundation Season 3 Episode 7

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/23

Foundation S3E7 Recap: The Mule's Origin Revealed, New Terminus Falls, and Demerzel's Future Hangs in the Balance!In “Foundation’s End”, everything unravels — and fast. As the Mule tightens his grip on the galaxy, New Terminus is left in ruins and the First Foundation lies shattered. Han escapes capture, Bayta is kidnapped, and Toran makes a tragic sacrifice. Meanwhile, Gaal and Demerzel's ideologies clash, Brother Day endures a mind-bending reckoning with his past, and we finally

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01:33:27

Foundation Season 3 Episode 6 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/19

The Shape of Time flips the board in epic fashion! As the Mule launches a deadly surprise assault on New Terminus, Gaal and Demerzel clash in a brutal face-off over the fate of psychohistory. Brother Day’s final plea to Song ends in heartbreak and betrayal, while Magnifico’s music unites the fractured Foundations — just in time to face annihilation. With the Vault opening, Hari returns, but the Mule hijacks the moment and decimates the Foundation fleet. Who lives? Who dies? And what’s the

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01:11:42

Foundation Season 3 Episode 5 Breakdown

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Foundation S3E5 Recap: The Mule’s Trap Is Sprung, Empires Shatter & Gaal Faces a Familiar Foe!In Episode 5 of Foundation Season 3, the galaxy teeters on the brink as Gaal and Brother Dawn execute a bold political maneuver to pass the Enclosure Order — but it’s all part of the Mule’s devastating master plan. Meanwhile, Day escapes to Mycogen, Han is jailed on New Terminus, and the Mallows crash-land on Haven. Emotional reunions, betrayals, and high-stakes gambits build toward a jaw-dropping

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01:22:43

Foundation Season 3 Episode 4 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Brandon and Chanel are back to recap Episode 4 of Foundation Season 3, “The Stress of Her Regard,” delivers shocking confessions, emotional fractures, and bold escapes. Demerzel reveals her darkest secret yet — her role in the Star Bridge bombing — while struggling with guilt and identity. On Ignis, Gaal and Han confront their future as the Mule's psychic threat intensifies, and the Second Foundation prepares for war. Meanwhile, Brother Day uncovers chilling truths about Cleon I and executes a

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01:53:00

Superman and Fantastic Four First Step Review

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/08/03

Brandon and Chanel are back this time talking movies. We both saw Superman and Fantastic Four and wanted to talk which we liked better, where each universe is going and are super hero movies back now or have they never gone anywhere🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856📲 Follow us on Twitter: @WeWasWatching📸 Instagram: @wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe:

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01:21:45

Foundation Season 3 Episode 3 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Brandon and Chanel are back to recap Foundation Season 3 Episode 3 which really kicks this season into overdrive.Secrets unravel and alliances shift as the Mule tightens his grip on the galaxy in Episode 3 of Foundation Season 3. A flashback reveals the surprising origins of Gaal and Brother Dawn’s secret partnership, while the present sees Dawn pushing for a risky Enclosure plan to halt the Mule’s rise. On Kalgan, Captain Pritcher and the Mallow newlyweds infiltrate a deadly celebration, narrowly

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01:03:26

Foundation Season 3 Episode 2 Recap

We Was Banking: An HBO Industry Podcast ·

2025/07/21

We’re recapping Foundation3 Episode 2 on Apple TV+—and the galactic stakes have never been higher. The galaxy braces for chaos as alliances shift and new weapons emerge in Episode 2 of Foundation Season 3. Gaal Dornick awakens from cryosleep on Ignis and reaches out to Brother Dawn, pushing Foundation and Empire toward a reluctant alliance against the rising threat of the Mule. Meanwhile, Brother Dusk unveils the terrifying Novacula—a planet-destroying weapon unlike anything before—and Hari Seldon

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