

Breaking Goodman: A Better Call Saul Podcast
Crossroads Comedy Theater
Breaking Goodman is a Better Call Saul podcast hosted by Mike Marbach and featuring Samantha Russell, Brian Craig and Michael Henley. We got you covered with episode recaps, theorizing, color commentary, and more.
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Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 9min
S05E05: Slippin’ Kimmy
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers season 5 episode 5 of Better Call Saul titled “Dedicado a Max”. It’s our quarantine episode! Or possibly the first of many. That’s right. We take the net to introduce Breaking Goodman to cyberspace, so do expect the sound to reflect that. Episode five puts Mike at crossroads while Jimmy & Kim work with/against each other on the Acker case. Like this podcast and/or the others we do? Kick in a couple bucks to our Patreon! As little as a dollar. You won’t even notice it’s gone.
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
The
SAM
Instagram: @SecretPantsSam
BRIAN
Instagram: @theBrianCraig
MICHAEL
Twitter: @MichaelJHenley on Twitter

Mar 12, 2020 • 1h 17min
S05E04: A Song of Price and Fryer
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers season five episode four of Better Call Saul titled “Namaste”. In this episode Jimmy gets some revenge, Kim is slipping for a good cause, Gus freaks out Lyle, and Hank & Gomie go on a chase. Like this podcast and/or the others we do? Kick in a couple bucks to our Patreon! As little as a dollar. You won’t even notice it’s gone.
Below are some things mentioned on the podcast. If you’re in the Philly area come check out a live show!
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
3/14 & 3/28 @ | Philly Improv Theater
@MikeMarbach on all the things
SAM
Instagram: @SecretPantsSam
BRIAN
Instagram: @theBrianCraig
MICHAEL
Twitter: @MichaelJHenley on Twitter

Mar 5, 2020 • 1h 25min
S05E03: Lalo & Snitch
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers season five episode three of Better Call Saul titled “The Guy For This”. In this episode Kim is trying to balance her job and her passion, Jimmy is getting pulled into other story lines, we check in with Mike very briefly, and we see some familiar faces from the Breaking Bad days. Like this podcast and/or the others we do? Kick in a couple bucks to our Patreon! As little as a dollar. You won’t even notice it’s gone.
Below are some things mentioned on the podcast. If you’re in the Philly area come check out a live show!
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
3/14 & 3/28 @ | Philly Improv Theater
@MikeMarbach on all the things
SAM
Instagram: @SecretPantsSam
BRIAN
Instagram: @theBrianCraig
MICHAEL
Twitter: @MichaelJHenley on Twitter

Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 7min
S05E02: Go Eagles Kick Ass!
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers Season Five Episode 2 of Better Call Saul titled 50% off. Jimmy is following his instincts and building a brand. Kim is hating Jimmy’s brand. Nacho is put in a tight spot of likely many to come, Lalo continues to annoy Gus. Everyone is now annoying Mike.
If you’re in the Philly area check out these shows. If you’re not, connect with us on social media!
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
3/15 & 3/28 @ | Philly Improv Theater
@MikeMarbach on all the things
SAM & BRIAN
Quizzo Bowl XVI
2/29 @ 7pm
@SecretPantsSam | @theBrianCraig
MICHAEL
@MichaelJHenley on Twitter
SEAN
Hoffman
Wednesdays @ 9pm at Philly Improv Theaters

Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 7min
S05E01: Skellphones
And we’re back! This episode of Breaking Goodman covers the Season Five Episode 1 premiere of Better Call Saul titled Magic Man. We’re jumping right into the early Saul Goodman days. Jimmy is building a client base, Kim is trying not to rely on his help, Lalo is annoying Gus, and Mike is sending the Germans home.
If you’re in the Philly area check out these shows. If you’re not, connect with us on social media!
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
3/15 & 3/28 @ | Philly Improv Theater
@MikeMarbach on all the things
SAM & BRIAN
Quizzo Bowl XVI
2/29 @ 7pm
@SecretPantsSam | @theBrianCraig
MICHAEL
@MichaelJHenley on Twitter
SEAN
Hoffman
Wednesdays @ 9pm at Philly Improv Theaters

Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 19min
Madrigal Presents the Breaking Goodman Stone Cold Locks for Better Call Saul Season 5
Madrigal Presents the Breaking Goodman Stone Cold Locks for Better Call Saul Season 5. In this special Breaking Goodman episode we do what we’ve done in other Wooder Cooler Podcasts and do a prediction competition. We each lay out five predictions which are graded on the scale below while the panel discusses / argues the merits of each prediction. If you want to play along you can email your 5 predictions to BreakingGoodman@woodercooler.com. or tweeting them to us @woodercooler.
There was an audio hiccup which you’ll notice shortly into the episode, but hey, let’s forget all that and donate a couple bucks to the Wooder Cooler Patreon.
CONVOLUTED STONE COLD LOCK GRADING SYSTEM
Each worth 20 points for a potential perfect score of 100.
-Degree of Difficulty: How likely is this in the world created?
-Emotional Impact: Does it hit us in the feels?
-Ripple Effect: How much does it impact future events?
-Shock Value: Are we shocked?
-Wooder Cooler Factor: Would we be talking about this?
Panel members grade and then the average (or close to it) is given.
MIKE
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
3/15 & 3/28 @ | Philly Improv Theater
SAM & BRIAN
Quizzo Bowl XVI
2/29 @ 7pm
MICHAEL
@MichaelJHenley on Twitter
Michael’s Prediction was that Hank and Gomie would appear, but in their own storyline- totally separate from everything else.

Feb 8, 2020 • 1h 3min
Alaska or Burst: A Look Back at El Camino
Hello! We’re gearing up for the start of Better Call Saul Season five by taking a look at the companion movie to Breaking Bad El Camino. We recap and discuss the Aaron Paul lead film which features a treasure trove of Breaking Bad cameos. Consensus around the table was positive, but not without its faults. Like this podcast and/or the others we do? Kick in a couple bucks to our Patreon! As little as a dollar. You won’t even notice it’s gone.
MIKE
Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Rom-Com
2/12 – 2/15 @ Philly Improv Theater
@MikeMarbach on all the things
Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures!
2/9 @ 7pm | Philly Improv Theater
SAM & BRIAN
Quizzo Bowl XVI
2/29 @ 7pm
MICHAEL
@MichaelJHenley on Twitter
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Spoiler hinted at on the podcast: Hank Schrader will appear in this season of Better Call Saul!

Apr 7, 2019 • 1h 29min
Breaking Goodman: Breaking the Wheel (A Game of Thrones Special)
In this episode of Breaking Goodman we do not talk at all about Better Call Saul. It’s been a while since we got back in the studio and thought we’d discuss our love of Game of Thrones as that show heads into its final season. If you haven’t already seen, Better Call Saul season five won’t be coming until 2020 now. However we DO have some off season material planned for this podcast that actually talks about Better Call Saul! This episode, however, does not. Enjoy!

Oct 10, 2018 • 1h 26min
Breaking Goodman S04E10: Chekhov’s Gum
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers the season finale of the fourth season of Better Call Saul titled “Winner”. For an episode titled “winner” there really didn’t seem to be one. The group was split on the overall value of this episode, but all enjoyed it. What were your thoughts? Tweet at us @woodercooler. We will be back in a few weeks with a season wrap up. Thanks for listening! If you’ve enjoyed the show go on iTunes to rate and review us.
Goat Rodeo (Sam)
October 5/6 and 12/13 @ 9:00 p.m.
Philly Improv Theater
Crying Alone In The Shower (Brian)
October 21st @ 4:00 p.m.
People’s Improv Theater in NY
Halloween Shows!
Improvised Horror Comedies, Scary Sketches, Spooky Musicals… Buffy! And so much more this October at Philly Improv Theater. Come check it out.
Study Hall: Improv Inspired by College Lectures
Saturday, October 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
Philly Improv Theater
Once More… With Pheeling!
Philly Improv Theater
October 18-20th, 25th, and 31st @ 10:00 p.m.
October 21st @ 2:00 p.m.

Oct 4, 2018 • 1h 13min
Breaking Goodman S04E09: Lalo & Ditch
This episode of Breaking Goodman covers season 4 episode 9 of Better Call Saul titled “Wiedershen”. It wasn’t the explosive episode we have come to expect, but we’re each thinking that will come in episode 10. Lots of tension building and it feels like things are about to snap.
Goat Rodeo (Sam)
October 5/6 and 12/13 @ 9:00 p.m.
Philly Improv Theater
Crying Alone In The Shower (Brian)
October 21st @ 4:00 p.m.
People’s Improv Theater in NY
Halloween Shows!
Improvised Horror Comedies, Scary Sketches, Spooky Musicals… Buffy! And so much more this October at Philly Improv Theater. Come check it out.
Once More… With Pheeling!
Philly Improv Theater
October 18-20th, 25th, and 31st @ 10:00 p.m.
October 21st @ 2:00 p.m.


