Breaking Down the Silo

Mangum Talks

This is a Mangum Talks podcast, dedicated to reviewing each episode of the Apple+ series "Silo." In each episode, Spencer and Lee will recap a Silo episode, discuss the best line of dialogue and delve into questions and theories.

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Updated Jul 9, 2025

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Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Silo Season 2, Episode 2: "Order"
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO "MANGUM TALKS TV" TO CONTINUE FOLLOWING OUR COVERAGE OF SEASON 2 OF SILO! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mangum-talks-tv-silo/id1730360223 https://open.spotify.com/show/1eu39ZFcHqTnIfrSqfLuFL
Jul 3, 2025 · 58 min
Silo Season 2, Episode 1: "The Engineer"
Please subscribe to Mangum Talks TV to keep listening to our coverage of Silo Season 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mangum-talks-tv-silo/id1730360223 https://open.spotify.com/show/1eu39ZFcHqTnIfrSqfLuFL Spencer and Lee open up the hatch and make their long-awaited return to the Silo! They review season 2, episode 1 of Apple TV's "Silo", an episode with a lot to discuss but very little dialogue. Spencer and Lee discuss the potential necessity of dictatorships, what worked and didn't work within the episode, and what could possibly be going on with the environment in this world. Plus, Spencer makes some predictions for next episode and the season, generally. Hope everyone has a great week. Let us know what you think! mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks
Feb 11, 2024 · 19 min
Welcome to Mangum Talks Shogun!
Spencer and Lee introduce the newest podcast from Mangum Talks- "Mangum Talks Shogun!" This series will provide an episode-by-episode recap of the FX series "Shogun" as well as periodic reviews of the source material by James Clavell. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mangum-talks-shogun/id1730360223
Nov 14, 2023 · 2 hr 8 min
Episode 10- "Outside"
Spencer and Lee review the finale of season 1 of "Silo." We run through the episode, award season ending awards and have a BIG theories and speculation segment.
Nov 8, 2023 · 1 hr 54 min
Episode 9- "The Getaway"
Spencer and Lee review the penultimate episode of season 1 of "Silo." We go through an interesting recap, award Best Line, award Silo Citizen of the Week and indulge in some theory crafting and speculation. An interesting episode that is clearly meant to set up for the finale. There were some slight hiccups in the audio for this one, apologies in advance if you find it difficult to listen to. This should be back to normal next week.
Oct 31, 2023 · 1 hr 54 min
Episode 8- "Hanna"
Spencer and Lee break down episode 8 of season 1 of "Silo." They both have STRONG opinions about Juliette's actions this episode. Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Silo Citizen of the Week and theory time.
Oct 24, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 7- "The Flamekeepers"
Spencer and Lee break down a difficult episode for our best-friend Juliette, episode 7 "The Flamekeepers." Lee leads a recap (on the road), they award best line and Silo Citizen of the Week, and finish up with some theory crafting and questions for the last 3 episodes.
Oct 17, 2023 · 2 hr 9 min
Episode 6- "The Relic"
Spencer and Lee talk through an enlightening episode of Silo, episode 6 "The Relic." They run through a recap, award Best Line and Silo Citizen of the Week and craft some theories. Toward the end of this one, Spencer debuts his new primary theory for what's happening. Good times.
Oct 3, 2023 · 2 hr 3 min
Episode 5- "The Janitor's Boy"
Spencer and Lee review a fun, twisting episode of "Silo", episode 5 "The Janitor's Boy." Lee leads a recap, Spencer provides nominees for Best Line of the Episode, they settle on a Silo Citizen of the Week, and the end the podcast by descending into theories/ questions.
Sep 26, 2023 · 2 hr 22 min
Episode 4- "Truth"
Spencer and Lee sort through episode 4 of Silo, titled "Truth." Lee leads a recap, and they award best line of the episode and Silo Citizen of the week. They end with theories and questions on where the show will go from here.
Sep 19, 2023 · 2 hr 20 min
Episode 3- "Machines"
Spencer and Lee descend into the Silo to unpack a TENSE episode of television. They run through a recap, select best line, award Silo Citizen of the Week and delve into some theory crafting.
Sep 12, 2023 · 2 hr 21 min
Episode 2- "Holston's Pick"
Spencer and Lee descend the Silo to unpack episode 2 "Holston's Pick." Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Silo Citizen of the Week and Theory Corner. Oh- and Spencer is forced into a shocking admission... about peanut butter.
Sep 5, 2023 · 2 hr 47 min
Episode 1- "Freedom Day"
Spencer and Lee begin their descent through The Silo! They review the first epiosde of the series "Freedom Day." Segments include: recap with Lee, Best Line of the Episode, Silo Citizen of the Week and Questions and Theories. Also, Lee gives an update about attending DragonCon! Please subscribe to this podcast under "Breaking Down the Silo" wherever you get your podcasts!