River-Deep: A Riverdale Podcast

"The Highs and Lows" (3x02)

It's all about the triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of high school football. Archie makes a friend and plays football in prison, Bughead investigate Dilton's death, Veronica plans for Archie's return and performs jailhouse rock with the...

"Sleeveless Flannels" (3x01)

We're back and we're excited for season 3! In the premiere episode, it's Labor Day weekend and Archie is on trial. Meanwhile, Betty's family is is brainwashed by a cult, Veronica commits crimes to help Archie, Cheryl throws a pool party and Dilton...

Season 2 Mailbag/Q&A Extravaganza

We're here with a bonus episode before we start season 3! We read listener emails and answer questions about our favorites from season 2 and prepare for season 3. Enjoy!

"Edging and Soft Launching" (2x22)

It's the season 2 finale! Jughead is back from the dead, Veronica buys Pop's Diner from Hiram, the Serpents disintegrate, Hermione and Archie win their respective elections, Betty reckons with her dad being the Black Hood, Polly is back to...

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"Penultimate Podcast Episode" (2x21)

We're back (with a special guest) to talk about the penultimate episode of season 2! The North and Southside of Riverdale are at war, Betty discovers who the Black Hood is, Papa Poutine's son is looking for revenge on Hiram, Penny is back to terrorize...

"#BERYL" (2x20)

Betty and Cheryl investigate Hal, the Bulldogs and Serpents are at war, Fangs gets arrested, the Black Hood makes a surprise appearance at the mayoral debate, and Veronica is on a mission to open a casino. It's Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt.

"Two Dumb Bitches" (2x19)

Bughead find out the truth about Chic, Alice makes a confession to FP, Nick St. Clair is back to hold Archie hostage, Cheryl and the Vixens are on a crusade to avenge Midge, and Betty has a revelation about the Black Hood. It's Chapter Thirty-Two:...

"Bell Bottom Jeggings" (2x18)

It's Riverdale's first official musical episode! There is more singing than ever before (for better or worse), Kevin is directing the school musical, Archie finally does some self reflection, Beronica and Chosie make amends, Alice and Hal get back...

"God and Gucci Willing" (2x17)

The girls (and Kevin) break Cheryl out of conversion therapy, Archie and Reggie team up to fight for Hiram, Betty enlists the Serpents for help, Archie continues to suck by being the worst child in Riverdale, Nana Rose is an #ally, and most...

"Inner Circle, Cousin Betty" (2x16)

Jughead is on a hunger strike, Veronica decides to run for office, Betty threatens Chic with a lighter, Archie is insufferable, Cheryl is going through the horrors, Mary is back in town, Jarchie and Beronica are both on the rocks, and Andy Cohen makes...

"Deep Throat" (2x15)

The Lodges want Fred to run for mayor, Cheryl has a secret uncle, Betty and Kevin catfish Chic, Polly is back, there's a public will reading, Jughead is doing his best to take down Hiram, and Veronica is playing the middle. It's Chapter Twenty-Eight:...

"Whole Lodge Mad" (2x14)

We did it! We've arrived at the Lodge Lodge and Love, Simon episode! We talk about all the core four drama, Josie and Kevin boding over their parents affair, Archie being dumb, the #VUGHEAD kiss, Cheryl being inspired to come out by Jennifer Garner,...

"Acquaintance to Murder" (2x13)

We talk about the murder at the Cooper house, Archie and the FBI agent plot twist, Cheryl being kind, Jughead and his tinfoil hat, Chic being annoying, Veronica and Hermione being girlbosses and more in our discussion of Chapter Twenty-Six: The...

"Catholic Chic" (2x12)

Veronica gets confirmed, Poppa Poutine makes his first appearance, Betty is a camgirl, Archie is working for Hiram, Jughead faces the consequences of his own actions, Josie and Veronica sing a duet, Bughead solve the mystery of who decapitated the...

"Cam Thems and Theys" (2x11)

We discuss wrestling, Riverdale being woke again, Hiram and Archie's rivalry, Betty exploring her darkness with Chic, Toni schooling Jughead in colonization, Veronica and Josie beefing, Cheryl learning lessons, and more in Chapter Twenty-Four: The...

"She's Gonna Un-Fascist Her Barbie" (2x10)

The Serpents transfer to Riverdale High, Archie gets approached by an (alleged) FBI agent, Jughead is doing his best to be oppressed, Cheryl is terrible and also great, Chic makes his debut, Polly returns for one scene, Nick St. Clair gets beat up...

"She Can't Have a Pray Tell Feeling?" (2x09)

It's Christmas in Riverdale! Fred gets a hospital bill, Barchie investigate Mr. Svenson, Veronica learns all of her parents secrets, Jughead mutilates a woman, and Cheryl saves Christmas. We cover it all in Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly...

"Core Four Maxxing" (2x08)

The core four ships have some drama, FP gets released from jail, the #FALICE ship is sailing, Cheryl is still being embarrassing, Archie and Veronica sing Mad World for karaoke at the Whyte Wyrm, and Betty does her iconic Serpent dance. It's Chapter...

"Women's Stories Matter" (2x07)

The first of many format-breaking episodes of Riverdale! Jarchie do a favor for Penny Peabody and are the gayest they have been yet. Josie finally has her own storyline, but it's at the cost of the Josie/Cheryl friendship we love so much. Cheryl is...

"Pru Paul's Brag Brace" (2x06)

We talk about drag races, the Sugarman, Veronica being a feminist queen, Cheryl continuing to go through it, more jingle jangle, Nick St. Clair, the Ghoulies, Sheriff Keller still being incompetent, Kevin still being gay, Joni being over (or is it...