The Boroughs: Episodes 5–8

About this episode

Whitney, Collin, and Doug discuss episodes 5-8 of 'The Boroughs', touching on various pop culture references and themes.

Whitney, Collin, and Doug wrap up their chit-chat about the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs' by discussing the erotic leanings of 'Alien', Tom Selleck's sexiness, and the confusion between Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. Oh, and also... bathtubs full of goo, why Sam glitched, and what the monsters did with the quartz. (Hey, if you know, you know.) So be charmingly patronizing, grab your Costco camembert, and join us.

People in this episode

Hosts: Whitney Danhauer, Collin Parker

Topics covered

• Netflix series
• The Boroughs
• erotic themes
• pop culture
• monsters
• confusion in music

Keywords

• The Boroughs
• Alien
• Tom Selleck
• Bruce Springsteen
• Billy Joel
• monsters
• bathtubs
• quartz

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Boroughs, Alien

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