Downtime with Hajer
This is a film and television podcast hosted by Hajer Zubairu bringing you discussions and reviews of the most interesting and relevant television shows and films. A podcast for everyone who likes talking film and TV. This podcast brings insightful takes and fresh perspectives on your favourite movies and TV.
Episodes
43 episodes
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Episode 7 - Recap and Deep Dive
Join Vanessa, Asi and I as we discuss 'Killer Instinct', the penultimate episode of White Lotus season 3Have you got feedback ? Join the discussion! DM us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtimewithhajer/?...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:29:57
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Episode 6 - Recap and Deep Dive
Join Vanessa, Asi and I as we discuss 'Denials'. Have you got feedback ? Join the discussion! DM us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtimewithhajer/?hl=enEllis's substack:https://substac...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:27:03
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Episode 5 - Recap and Deep Dive
Join Vanessa and I as we discuss 'Full-Moon Party'.Have you got feedback ? Join the discussion! DM us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtimewithhajer/?hl=enEllis's substack:https://substack.com/@el...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:26:30
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 10 Recap and Deep Dive
On this episode of DTWH, join us as we discuss the finale of Severance season two. Link to painting mentioned:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Appearance_of_Christ_Before_the_PeopleHave you got feedback ? Join the dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:42:55
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 9 Recap and Deep Dive
On this episode of DTWH, join us as we dissect the penultimate episode of Severance season 2. We discuss the finality of the character's arcs and ponder what questions the finale might answer. Is this the last of Burt and Irving ? Will Dylan ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:25:18
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 8 Recap and Deep Dive
In this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis as we dive deep into 'Sweet Vitriol'. We discuss Ms. Cobel's origins and her journey to her past and what this reveals to us about her character. What does it mean to be a Lumon town ? How has the c...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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57:48
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 7 Recap and Deep Dive
In this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis as we dive deep into 'Chikhai Bardo'. We discuss the long awaited Gemma backstory and the impeccable stylistic feats of this episode. What does the latest reveal mean for the future of the severed e...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:23:45
'Severance' Season 2 Episodes 5-6 Recap and Deep Dive
On this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis and we are breaking down episodes 5& 6: 'Trojan's Horse’ & ‘Attila’. We ponder over Mark S. as the potential 'chosen one', Dylan’s Innie and Outtie leading separate love lives with the same ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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2:13:21
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 4 : Woe's Hollow
On this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis and we are diving into the 4th episode of Severance's second season. We discuss this incredible bottle episode and the implications of it. Join us as we dissect the eerie backdrop of Woe's Hollow, b...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:15:47
'Severance' Season 2 Episode 3 : Who is Alive ?
On this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis and we are diving into the 3rd episode of Severance's second season. We discuss how love could potentially bypass severance, the never ending mysteries on the severed floor, Ms Cobel's arc for the r...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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'Severance' Season 2 Episodes 1-2 Recap and Deep Dive
On this episode of DTWH, I am joined by Ellis and we are breaking down episodes 1 & 2: ‘Hello, Ms. Cobel’ & ‘Goodbye, Mrs Selvig’. The band is back together and we are ready for more Severance! We discuss potential arcs for our innies, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:49:49
'Severance' Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
On this episode of DTWH, we’re joined by Ebuka and Banky and we are breaking down episode 8: 'What's for Dinner?'. We’re unpacking even more of the mysteries, like Ms. Cobel’s questionable leadership, the enigma of the 4 tempers, and revelation...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:14
'Severance' Season 1 Episodes 6-7 Recap
On this episode of DTWH, we’re joined by Ebuka and Banky and we are breaking down episodes 6-7 ('Hide and Seek' & 'Defiant Jazz') . Deep diving into Cobel's shrine, watermelons, secret switches, and that mind-blowing reveal. The beginni...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:58:49
'Severance' Season 1 Episodes 4-5 Recap
On this episode of DTWH, we’re joined by Ebuka and Banky from @popcornfordinner as we dive into a spoiler-free recap of episodes four and five of season one of Severance. As the mystery of Lumon expands, we discuss Helly and her efforts t...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:26:00
'Severance' Season 1 Episodes 1-3 Recap
We’re back and better than ever! On this episode of DTWH, we’re joined by Ebuka and Many from @popcornfordinner as we dive into a spoiler-free recap of first three episodes of the first season of Severance—the hit Apple TV series that's got eve...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:22:45
Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Welcome Back (finally!) to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have a very special guest to discuss the Oscar- nominated, Palme D'or winning courtroom drama from Justine Triet. We discuss themes of perception and truth and wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:10:22
Succession S4E3 Discussion: 'Connor's Wedding'
Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have a very special guest to discuss the 3rd episode of Succession's final season. Vanessa and I discuss the what is sure to be legendary episode in television history. We d...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:10:45
Succession S4E2 Discussion: 'Rehearsal'
Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have my special guest returning to discuss the 2nd episode of Succession's final season Adel and I discuss the changing tides of the siblings' alliance, the upcoming n...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:25:00
Conversations on Cinema: TÀR & Babylon
Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I will be discussing the critically acclaimed Oscar nominated film Tàr (dir. Todd Field) as well as the not so critically acclaimed Babylon (dir. Damien Chazelle). I loved bot...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:40
The Batman (2022) dir. Matt Reeves.
Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have a very special guest on with me to discuss the new Batman film. In this episode, Obiora from the @popcornfordinner_pod and I discuss the themes of justice and veng...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:24:21
Euphoria (HBO) Season 2 Episode 1-2
Welcome back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer! This week I am joined by Iyiola and Ellis to discuss the season two premiere of Euphoria. We discuss where the characters are in their arcs, potential for change, budding romance...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:36:37
Succession S3E9 Discussion: 'All The Bells Say'
Welcome back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer! This week's episode is extra special and extra long with returning guest Adel and new Special guest Ebube! This episode we cover all the season's loose ends that became perfectly tied up i...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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2:40:03
Succession S3E8 Discussion: 'Chiantishire'
Welcome back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have my special guest returning to discuss the 8th episode of Succession season three. Adel and I discuss the return of Lady Caroline and her new beau, Matson's power play f...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:21:23
Succession S3E7 Discussion: 'Too Much Birthday'
What an episode ! Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! What an episode ! Today I have my special guest returning to discuss the 7th episode of Succession season 3. Adel and I discuss Kendall's tragic j...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:26:59
Succession S3E6 Discussion: 'What It Takes'
Downtime With Hajer 019.Welcome Back to another episode of Downtime with Hajer ! Today I have my special guest returning to discuss the 6th episode of Succession season 3 and what we think if the season so far. Adel and I discuss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:16:52