SQUAWKING DEAD: [Episode 183] Season 11, Episode 13 of The Walking Dead, "Warlords"

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Using some time-trickery, this episode does a great bait and switch on who is "the hero of their own story". But as we peel back the layers, even though it appears as though #TheCommonwealth is being goaded into a bigger conflict than #LanceHornsby (the instigator) anticipated, #FatherGabriel's sermon reminds us that, ultimately, we're all the same and that we must have faith in the idea of The Commonwealth as #TheWalkingDead's endgame.

You'd be surprised at how many yucks we left out of the final edit of this #podcast, even though we kept so many in. We also took some more time to expand on some ideas and had a pretty *interesting* pre/post-show you don't want to miss. To get access to the unedited recording and so much more, head here:
Back when we thought this would be Episode 182
(Episode 182 ended up being Dave's chat with Sarabeth Pollock)

David Cameo:
Rachael Burt:
Sherrandy Swift:

🎖SURVIVORS TIER MEMBERS:

Jasmine:

SQUAWKING DEAD are The Not-So-Lucky Ones, discussing two episodes within two days.
Rachael: A lot of good nuggets, and an intriguing story.
Sherrandy: Reminiscent of the Season 10 bonus episode One More (10x19), with a pseudo callback Duane Jones Bourbon Whiskey.
Jasmine: Episode felt quick, but a second viewing did wonders. Loved the character of Toby Carlson.
Is Lance Hornsby creating his own army?
Who hijacked the caravan of weapons? Leah Shaw? The Ferals?
Rachael: Could it be a "normal" group of cannibals? a la The Termites (from Terminus)
Should we feel bad for "warlord" Ian?
Though we glean more rationale from Maggie Rhee, is she justified in being the sole decision-maker on behalf of The Hilltop? Lydia mentions everyone should have a say.
Is Annie the new leader of The Riverbend community?
Again, would it be better if Lance was running The Commonwealth, over Pamela Milton?
Dave: Carlson is a dark mirror of Aaron.
Carlson proves it's possible to re-civilize and even thrive, but falls into old "tracks" when the opportunity presents itself.
What is going through Aaron’s head when Carlson slaughters Ian?
Jasmine: Riverbend & The Hilltop are on the border between Ohio and West Virginia.
Father Gabriel Stokes mentions the story of "The Prodigal Son" in his sermon, reminding Rachael of Negan's redemption.
Does Maggie still seek vengeance upon Negan, or is it just out of obligation, at this stage?
Is Lance a sociopath?
What is Lance’s side project?
Who is Lance truly fighting for?
Lance refers to Alexandria Safe-Zone, Hilltop, and Oceanside as "hick communities" to Carlson, but speaks highly of them to Pamela.
How long have Lance and Pamela known each other? What is the pre-apocalypse relationship?
The Walking Dead allows you to become the person you were meant to be, but what about The Commonwealth?
What made Gabriel’s sermon so emotional to you?
Is it better to live in a world that is free from corruption, but nothing gets done and life is awful, or a world where everyone thrives, but there's some corruption?
Is Carlson still convinced these people attacked the caravan?
Do The Commonwealth troopers blindly follow orders or do they have some knowledge on Lance/Carlson's orders?
Who will Mercer side with if he has to show up with back up?
Was it Lance's plan to frame an unstable Carlson for this assault on Riverbend the whole time?
Who has the guns from the hijacked caravan?
Did The Commonwealth Trooper walkers come from the caravan or the apartment complex?
Could the caravan attack have possibly even come from within (staged by Lance)?
Welcome back Marco!
Aaron's iPhone is an upgrade from the photographs he used to convince bush-beard Rick Grimes and co to come to Alexandria in Season 5.
Could also be a callback to the Michonne & Judith Grimes etching on the phone Michonne finds on the cruiser in Season 10, Episode 13, What We Become.
Gabriel sermon is a lesson: we are all the same - we all have free will - and we all want the best for our people. We just have to believe in what this place could be and fight for that belief, together.