On a very special episode of Riverdale After Dark, we're welcoming none other than Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. We chat with the show boss about structuring Season 5, and how they dug into the Core Four's trauma. Then it's time to look forward to Season 6, from whether it's in-canon or AU, Sabrina stopping by, and even a bit about the 100th episode. Plus, we inform him of the just dropped Season 6 trailer, live on the podcast! SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Riverdale Season 6 Preview, With Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

It's the finale of Riverdale Season 5, and someone leaves the show forever (for now) as we recap "Chapter Ninety-Five: RIVERDALE: RIP (?)". With Hiram Lodge finally pushing things over the edge, it's up to the whole gang to figure out how to deal with him, once and for all. Meanwhile, Cheryl discovers a shocking piece of information about her past, and everyone makes big decisions about their futures. Plus: Sabrina Spellman coming in Season 6?? SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E19 - “Chapter Ninety-Five: RIVERDALE: RIP (?)”

It's time for this year's musical episode of Riverdale, and things are about to get real sad on "Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal". Betty and Alice are grappling with the death of Polly in different ways, with Alice retreating into a musical fantasy world. Meanwhile, Jughead and Tabitha grow closer after her parents come to town, Veronica and Archie grow farther apart, Cheryl takes in several red-headed children, and Toni and Fangs make a big relationship decision, as well. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E18 - “Chapter Ninety-Four: Next To Normal”

Everything starts to come together as we recap Riverdale Season 5's "Chapter Ninety-Three: Dance of Death." When Tabitha finds out about an old friend's disappearance, she gets Betty and Jughead to team up once more to solve the Lonely Highway disappearances. Meanwhile, Chad and Veronica's divorce has some deadly repercussions for Archie. And Cheryl kicks the whole religion thing up a notch. Plus, we read some of your questions and theories!  SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E17 - “Chapter Ninety-Three: Dance Of Death”

Archie puts his ghosts to rest and Cheryl raises the holy spirit as we recap Riverdale "Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers." Jughead goes on an apology tour as the next step of his AA meetings, but runs into a stopping block when he finds out Betty gave his book away. Meanwhile, Betty is prowling the lonely highway, and Veronica hatches a plan to take down Chadwick, once and for all. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E16 - “Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers”

Josie and the Pussycats are back, and better than ever as our Riverdale podcast breaks down "Chapter Ninety-One: Return of the Pussycats." When Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale for mysterious reasons, it leads to a reckoning with Valerie and Melody, as well as the rest of the gang. Meanwhile, Tabitha and Veronica team up to try and sell Xandra Cabot on franchising Pop's. And Toni gives birth during a concert, of course. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E15 - “Chapter Ninety-One: Return Of The Pussycats”

Get ready for three spooky tales of terror as Riverdale airs a semi-annual anthology episode with "Chapter Ninety: The Night Gallery." Cheryl welcomes Minerva to her gallery of horrors, leading to a resolution between the two. Archie gets hired to work in the palladium mines, but can't let go of his own PTSD. Meanwhile, Betty picks up her chainsaw and goes to work. And as Jughead talks to his AA group, he reveals what led him down a dark hole of his own years earlier in New York. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E14 - “Chapter Ninety: The Night Gallery”

Riverdale ain't nothin' but a good time as we recap “Chapter Eighty-Nine: Reservoir Dogs” on our podcast. After a week with Hiram's backstory, we've returned to a bunch of different plotlines, led by Archie taking down a dog fighting ring because he doesn't want to deal with his trauma. Meanwhile, Veronica and Reggie grow closer after launching an investment scheme. Cheryl tries to help Kevin by getting him to join her ministry. And Betty and Tabitha hatch a plan to catch the Lonely Highway killer by doing a Coyote Ugly at the Whyte Wyrm. Plus we read some of your questions and theories. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E13 - “Chapter Eighty-Nine: Reservoir Dogs”

It's time for Hiram Lodge's origin story as we recap Riverdale "Chapter Eighty-Eight: Citizen Lodge" on our podcast. While Reggie grapples with his relationship with his father in the present, Hiram flashes back to how he first arrived in Riverdale, how he fell into a life of crime, and his budding romance with Hermione. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E12 - “Chapter Eighty-Eight: Citizen Lodge”

Riverdale is finally back after a very long hiatus, and we're recapping everything from "Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows." With Jughead missing, it's up to Betty and Tabitha to team up to find him, along with some help (?) from Jessica. Meanwhile, Archie tries to take back the town from some escaped convicts, leading to a massive team-up with Kevin, Fangs, Uncle Frank, Reggie and Veronica. And Cheryl deals with her mother's new religion in the most Blossom way possible. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5E11 - “Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows”

Leonard Jay Jackson and Ryan Petersen, music producers for Riverdale, join the podcast for our final hiatus special of Season 5! The duo have been working on the songs for the series since Season 1, and talk down their process of tackling a cover -- and original songs, like "Carry The Torch" -- as well as some highlights, from the musical episodes like adapting "Carrie" and "Hedwig," to some of the bigger songs in the show's history. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5 Hiatus Special #4, With Leonard Jay Jackson And Ryan Petersen

Riverdale just released a packed Season 5B trailer, and we're breaking down all the big moments! From Betty and her chainsaw to Josie and the Pussycats' return, to a flashback episode, a musical episode and more, let's get ready to say "Amen!" SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale Season 5B Trailer Breakdown

It's another Riverdale Season 5 hiatus special, and this time we're chatting with Riverdale set decorator Denise Nadredre! How do the iconic locations on the show come together, from the new Thornhill, to Hiram Lodge's office, to Cheryl's nursery, to the Whyte Wyrm and beyond? Plus, Denise offers up some teases for the rest of Season 5 - and Season 6! SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5 Hiatus Special #3, With Denise Nadredre

On a special episode of Riverdale After Dark, we're welcoming guests Seth Green and Matthew Senreich to discuss Adult Swim's The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special. Find out where their Archie Comics fandom started, which Riverdale actor they tried to get on the show, the lasting fandom of Josie and the Pussycats (and that DuJour reunion), and getting animated with the Archie characters. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special, with Seth Green And Matthew Senreich

We've got another hiatus summer special episode, this time with guest Micol Ostow, writer of Riverdale: The Ties That Bind! Find out what went into crafting one final look at the gang's time in high school in the Archie Comics original graphic novel. Plus, we discuss her other Riverdale novels, including "The Day Before," "Get Out of Town," "The Maple Murders," and "Death of a Cheerleader." And, we answer some of your questions, and discuss more Season 5 theories. SUBSCRIBE TO RIVERDALE AFTER DARK ON ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. The theme music for Riverdale After Dark was written and performed by Jeff Solomon. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverdale S5 Hiatus Special #2, With Micol Ostow

An unofficial after-show for The CW’s Riverdale, hosted by Comic Book Club!

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