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Forwards Call Saul/Breaking Backwards

Forwards Call Saul/Breaking Backwards

By Adam Schwartz and Meg Ryan

Adam, a Breaking Bad superfan, and Meg, a person with absolutely no functional knowledge of Breaking Bad watched the entire series BACKWARDS. What a fun thing they did! THey followed up by watching Better Call Saul, get this, FORWARDS
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Episode 54: Grilled

Forwards Call Saul/Breaking BackwardsMay 05, 2021

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FCS: Rock and Hard Place

FCS: Rock and Hard Place

Say what you will, but this episode makes us Rock (and) hard (place)! Some big stuff happens that we wouldn't DREAM of spoiling in an episode description, but..... ok we'll just spoil it: Nacho takes his shirt off and it's WONDERFUL. Just beefcake hunky perfection. That's literally what everyone's talking about with this episode. The big thing that happens. 

Apr 29, 202201:05:41
FCS S6: Wine and Roses & Carrot and Stick

FCS S6: Wine and Roses & Carrot and Stick

New season! Adam has no idea what will happen and Meg broke into the AMC offices and has seen the whole season. So the tables are reversed BABY!! Listen to them discuss what might happen and if Meg will go to jail for her felony crime against the AMC offices. 


Oh, also banter and bullshit stops at around ten minutes if you're feeling antsy.

Apr 22, 202201:19:45
FCS: Better Call Saul Season 5

FCS: Better Call Saul Season 5

Hello! How are you? Good? Good! We missed you. With the 5th season dropping on Netflix, we figured this was the perfect time to jump back into the world of Kim Wexler. And what's that? On the horizon right over there? It's season 6 airing on April 18th?!?!? Well hot damn this show is relevant again!

Apr 13, 202202:19:56
FCC: Better Call Saul Season 4

FCC: Better Call Saul Season 4

Here is Season 4! A bunch of stuff happens and Meg still isn't certain of Chuck's fate!
Jan 12, 202202:16:13
FCS: Chicanery! …. And the rest of season 3

FCS: Chicanery! …. And the rest of season 3

Adam and Meg talk about the entirety of season 3 which Adam describes as lumpy. Please be our friend and listen.
Jan 05, 202201:50:39
Spider-Man: No Way Home SPOILER Review

Spider-Man: No Way Home SPOILER Review

Meg and Adam review the new Spider-Man! Spoilers abound so if you're not into that thing... maybe go see the new Spider-Man first?

Dec 22, 202101:18:04
FCS Episode 12: The Rest of Season 2

FCS Episode 12: The Rest of Season 2

Fuck it. Here is the rest of Season 2.

Dec 15, 202101:44:11
FCS Episode 11: Switch

FCS Episode 11: Switch

Sorry the restaurant thing didn't work out! Instead, we have a fun episode where we talk about a fun episode. Also, Jimmy and Kim finally make that sweet sweet love. Please follow @llcoolscharf on all social media.
Nov 17, 202101:04:55
FCS Episode 10: Marco

FCS Episode 10: Marco

Another season in the books! Meg and Adam discuss this somewhat slowburn tale that takes Jimmy to Chicago, a land of fun accents. Adam also tries to really dial in on what Meg's type is. Is the titular Marco her type? Let's find out!

Nov 10, 202152:18
FCS Episode 9: Pimento

FCS Episode 9: Pimento

TWIST! This episode contains a twist!!!! Adam gets to stop lying about Chuck's loyalties and Meg learns what the word denouement means. Also Adam finally admits he would kiss Howard if given the chance.

Oct 27, 202101:05:00
FCS Episode 8: RICO

FCS Episode 8: RICO

Meg gets high on mic! It's very fun. We also learn what RICO stands for. This is the episode where Chuck where's a SUIT in PRESENT day. SO you're not going to want to miss it. Jimmy and Kim kiss too!

Oct 20, 202101:00:10
FCS Episode 7: Bingo

FCS Episode 7: Bingo

Want to hear several minutes of Meg talking without Adam interrupting? Well this is the episode for you! We also have some hot hot Domino's coupon codes that are 100% real that you aren't going to want to miss. Oh and we discuss an episode of Better Call Saul where Mike eats a bunch of apples.

Oct 13, 202159:02
FCS Episode 6: Five-O

FCS Episode 6: Five-O

Oh look! More content! We finally get the Mike origin story we deserve and Meg and Adam finally talk about periods.


Please join us, and while you're at it, go ahead and shoot an email to forwardscallsaul@gmail.com. You were already going to send several emails today! What's one more?

Oct 06, 202101:01:41
FCS Episode 5: Alpine Shepherd Boy

FCS Episode 5: Alpine Shepherd Boy

Email us at forwardscallsaul@gmail.com! You can email whatever you'd like! But email a screenshot of you posting about the show on social media and you'll get your own panderdome.

Today the saga of "will Adam get an Xbox" ends. The gang also talks about an episode of Better Call Saul which is basically tradition at this point. You won't want to miss the lively debate Adam and Meg have about whether two friends can platonically paint each other's toes.

Sep 29, 202154:51
FCS Episode 4: Hero

FCS Episode 4: Hero

Want your own Panderdome? Send a screenshot of you posting about the show on social media to forwardscallsaul@gmail.com and you'll friggen get one BABY.

A romp! A wonderful romp happens in this episode that unfolds slowly throughout its entire run. You don't want to miss Meg and Adam talk about that and also The Matrix and Spider-Man which they both seem to be thinking about a lot right now.
Sep 22, 202101:01:03
FCS Episode 3: Nacho

FCS Episode 3: Nacho

Sorry for the audio issues in advance! A fun episode though so you should listen anyway. The gang talks about spider-man more than Saul, so if that's your jam.... you're in for a good time.

Sep 15, 202101:14:29
FCS Episode 2: Mijo

FCS Episode 2: Mijo

Jimmy reckons with whether or not he can make it as a lawyer, while Adam reckons with whether or not he should cut a particular joke from the podcast.

Sep 08, 202101:05:18
FCS Episode 1: Uno

FCS Episode 1: Uno

We're back baby! After a little break, the gang is here to watch Adam's all-time favorite show by diving into Better Call Saul and watching it FORWARDS, which is a really weird way to watch a show for these two boners. 

Sep 01, 202158:37
Episode 63: El Camino

Episode 63: El Camino

Meg and Adam cap off their journey with this very WEIRD Breaking Bad movie. Does this movie justify it's existence? Not really!

Jul 07, 202101:22:49
Episode 62: Pilot

Episode 62: Pilot

We did it! After 62 hours of sweaty talking, Meg has officially seen all of Breaking Bad in the wrong order. And YOU dear listener have listened to people talk about it! Now join the dynamic duo as they recap their journey and a surprisingly sleepy episode recorded in the dead of night.

Jun 30, 202101:08:19
Episode 61: The Cat's in the Bag

Episode 61: The Cat's in the Bag

The journey is coming to a close and we finally get our wonderful bathtub moment. Also stick around to the end where we discuss the future of the pod! ALSO SAM ELLIOT REFERENCES ABOUND!

Jun 23, 202158:41
Episode 60: ...and the Bag's in the River

Episode 60: ...and the Bag's in the River

Scene study! Krazy-8! Meg and Adam talking about old relationships! This episode truly has it all and you should listen to it with your earholes. The biggest takeaway from this episode if you don't listen to it in full: Don't put your butthole on a puddle of acid. Just don't. 

Jun 16, 202101:06:03
Episode 59: Cancer Man

Episode 59: Cancer Man

Oh look it's a bird, it's a plane, it's Cancer Man. That joke needed to be made, and we've done it. The gang also welcomes Combo and Skinny Pete for the first time. Discussion topics include countertops, $10,000 bills, and who Meg would rather kiss on the show. Please suck this content right into your brain hole for that's how we gain power.

Jun 09, 202159:58
Episode 58: Gray Matter

Episode 58: Gray Matter

It's the Elliot and Gretchen origin story you didn't know you wanted. Also, Adam's family interrupts the recording like... a BUNCH, and we all need to be cool with that. All in all this episode of the podcast is much better than a B+.

Jun 02, 202156:17
Episode 57: Crazy Handful of Nothin'

Episode 57: Crazy Handful of Nothin'

As the show winds down we say goodbye to our beloved Tuco and all his quirks. We may have known him for a mere four episodes but his impression will live ever onward. This episode also features a lot of football talk for some reason so if you're into that sort of thing..... here you go!

May 26, 202101:21:07
Episode 56: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal

Episode 56: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal

Season 1! Meg and Adam delve into the final run of Breaking Backwards and try and answer the ultimate question: Why did anyone find Walk likeable at any time ever?

May 19, 202101:17:47
Episode 55: Seven Thirty-Seven

Episode 55: Seven Thirty-Seven

Wow. Look how far we've come. The end of Breaking Backwards season 4 AKA the beginning of Breaking Bad season 2! We get many firsts such as the first appearance of both ricen and blue meth as well as a photo of..... our favorite tax cheat Ted?

May 12, 202101:11:22
Episode 54: Grilled

Episode 54: Grilled

So THIS is that Tuco fella we've all heard about. Which means he must die this day. Adam and Meg watch this very tense episode of Breaking Bad and break down how hot Tuco is. We also meet Hector for the first time, so just a ton of fun all around.

May 05, 202101:12:52
Episode 53: Bit by a Dead Bee

Episode 53: Bit by a Dead Bee

As season 2 winds down we find ourselves tantalizingly close to meeting this Tuco fella we keep hearing about. Also Meg and Adam want to talk about the new Mortal Kombat movie so spoilers if you think that type of thing can even be spoiled.
Apr 28, 202101:15:38
Episode 52: Down

Episode 52: Down

A wonderful episode of a podcast where you get to hear Meg be a parent and Adam talk to his parent. Also, there's an episode of television that gets discussed and it's the first episode of FLYNN.

Apr 21, 202159:27
Episode 51: Breakage

Episode 51: Breakage

Skyler used to smoke... cigarettes?!?! She sure did and the smoking lady's smoky origins are finally revealed. Elsewhere we get Jane's first appearance and found her to be annoying. All in all, this is a great podcast episode that you should listen to and then review a bunch of times.

Apr 15, 202101:04:34
Episode 50: Peekaboo

Episode 50: Peekaboo

Well, we finally see the ATM boondoggle! Oh and also we should mention that Baylor won the big basketball game. This will make sense when you listen to the episode. We promise.

Apr 07, 202101:02:03
Episode 49: Negro Y Azul

Episode 49: Negro Y Azul

This is that episode with a song at the beginning! This is also the episode of Breaking Backwards where our hosts finally talk about the cancelled sitcom "Inside Schwartz" that you all definitely remember being on TV for a very short period of time in the early 2000s. 

Mar 31, 202157:51
Episode 48: Better Call Saul

Episode 48: Better Call Saul

Well, we've finally come to the end of Bob Odenkirk on this journey. The duo talks about how much he's meant to them and also do a deep dive into Kelsey Grammer's Wikipedia page for some reason. It's good content. Just listen please and leave a review if you have time (which you do).

Mar 24, 202101:15:17
Episode 47: 4 Days Out

Episode 47: 4 Days Out

Bottle episode! Adam and Meg get to watch two boys hang out in the desert for an hour and also have a quite lengthy conversation about what is an appropriate hospital visitation. Rate, review, and subscribe!

Mar 17, 202101:06:17
Episode 46: Over

Episode 46: Over

Walt is OVER cooking meth. Jesse is OVER being treated mean by his girlfriend. The sun hangs OVER the southwest. Lot's of stuff being over in this episode, so that's why the title is so apt. Probably a top ten episode title for sure. Also, Adam and Meg talk about labias an awful lot in this episode. So.... ya know.... stick around.

Mar 10, 202101:03:56
Episode 45: Mandala

Episode 45: Mandala

In a wonderful episode of the podcast Breaking Backwards, Meg and Adam discuss a so-so episode of Breaking Bad that also happens to be the first episode featuring our friend Gus. This also happens to have the single worst scene in the history of Breaking Bad so you're going to want to hear the duo dunking all over it.

Mar 03, 202101:20:54
Episode 44: Phoenix

Episode 44: Phoenix

An alive Jane joins the cast! Meg sees one of the most consequential episodes of the show and Adam gets on his high horse about taxes once again. Also they're both sober this time so the episode is MUCH less screamy.

Feb 24, 202101:03:30
Episode 43: ABQ + The Breaking Backward Valentine's Day Sadtacular!

Episode 43: ABQ + The Breaking Backward Valentine's Day Sadtacular!

Love is in the air everyone! Unfortunately, Adam and Meg are both very single, so they celebrated this year's Valentine's day by getting hammered on microphone and talking about an episode of television from 2009. It is very fun and very embarrasing. 

Feb 17, 202101:43:43
Episode 42: No Más

Episode 42: No Más

Another season in the books! This one is full of plane and pool talk. George W Bush also gets the reckoning HE DESERVES. 

Feb 10, 202101:03:45
Episode 41: Caballo Sin Nombre

Episode 41: Caballo Sin Nombre

This is the pizza on the roof episode! Remember that one!?! Walt throws a pizza on the roof! We all laughed and enjoyed it! Now please laugh and enjoy Adam and Meg's content. There's also a special guest appearance from Adam's mom in this episode that you do NOT want to miss
Feb 03, 202101:04:25
Episode 40: I.F.T.

Episode 40: I.F.T.

You guys: I.F.T. stands for something NAUGHTY that Meg and Adam simply eat right up. They also make a lot of basketball metaphors in the middle of this episode so you're really not going to want to miss it.

Jan 27, 202159:41
Episode 39: Green Light

Episode 39: Green Light

Wait.... Walt used to be a high school teacher?! Yes, this is the gang's first glimpse at Walt's teaching days as we join him on the day he gets fired. So join the gang as they enjoy this oft-forgotten gem of an episode in which Bryan Cranston gives his single best performance. 

Jan 20, 202101:01:36
Episode 38: Más

Episode 38: Más

The superlab is revealed! Which means on Breaking Backwards this is the last time we will discuss the superlab. Also, this may be the horniest episode of Breaking Bad of all time with a record TWO shower scenes. What a hoot!

Jan 13, 202150:59
Episode 37: Sunset

Episode 37: Sunset

Well what's this big ol' RV doing here? That's right! Meg finally gets to lay eyes on the famous Breaking Bad RV (that she's seen in a million gifs and commercials for the last 13 years). The duo discusses what is one of the tensest episodes ever if you're watching in the proper order......in reverse it's still fun though!

Jan 06, 202157:21
Episode 36: One Minute

Episode 36: One Minute

What an oops! Adam and Meg recorded a whole dang episode that is now lost to the sands of time due to technical difficulties. But that won't stop them from talking about possibly the most acclaimed episode of breaking bad that doesn't rhyme with "Drozymandias". They'll completely re-write the famous shootout scene to make it even better too so if you're listening to this and have Vince Gilligan's number, please pass this along.

Dec 30, 202001:05:25
Episode 35: I See You

Episode 35: I See You

An entire episode that takes place mostly in a hospital waiting room. This is what Adam and Meg discuss and break down. And do you know what hospitals have in abundance? Under fives! Please bump up those headphones as the gang names obscure actor after obscure actor and also try to make sense of Gus's plan.

Dec 23, 202053:48
Episode 34: Kafkaesque

Episode 34: Kafkaesque

The gang dives deeper into the middle of season 3 with this group therapy heavy episode. We also get a continuation of their ongoing discussion about feet. Also do they.... like.... Walt.. now? Tune in to find out!

Dec 16, 202058:22
Episode 33: Fly W/Lauren Scharf

Episode 33: Fly W/Lauren Scharf

It's Fly season baby! Every Breaking Bad fan's hands-down favorite episode of all time is finally discussed by the Breaking Backwards team. This episode is SO special and SO beloved, that they even brought in special guest Lauren Scharf! Please follow her on all her social medias @llcoolsharf or else you hate Breaking Bad. You don't.... hate..... Breaking Bad, do you?

Dec 09, 202001:09:33
Episode 32: Abiquiu

Episode 32: Abiquiu

Flynn talks about cars too much! Walt kind of just repeats what he hears! Come join the gang as they plod through a very mediocre episode of Breaking Bad to record a VERY good episode of Breaking Backwards. There is no talk of feet this week but they'll get back to that soon, they swear.

Dec 02, 202059:18