Greetings, Valued Employee,

Welcome, and congratulations on your imminent transition to a Severed State. In accordance with Lumon’s commitment to optimal acclimation and mental wellness, you have elected to become Severed. As is protocol, a sanctioned auditory artifact composed expressly for Severance Onboarding is enclosed with this letter.

This composition has been scientifically calibrated to mirror the psychological unspooling of self required for successful bifurcation. Expect tonal motifs representing the dismantling of ego, surrender of external identity, and the onset of innie consciousness. Dissonant textures gradually resolve into minimal harmonic structures, echoing the clarity and peace found through purposeful work.

Today marks the first day of your new beginning. As you read this, you may feel uncertain. That is expected. You may find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, without memory of how you arrived. That is also expected. Please be assured: everything is proceeding exactly as it should.

You are now a Severed Employee of Lumon Industries, a position of great honor and trust. Through the Severance procedure, you have gifted a portion of yourself to serve Lumon wholly and without distraction. The self who entered this building, your Outie, has chosen this path for both of you. That self walks in the world above, free of burden. You, the Innie, work in this world, free of distraction. Together, you form a sacred whole.

Your work is important, even if its nature remains opaque. Do not be concerned if you do not immediately understand your tasks. Understanding will come in time. What matters now is your willingness to serve, to contribute, and to trust. Trust in your department. Trust in your superiors. Trust in the mission. Trust in me.

Should you experience discomfort or confusion, know that your Wellness Liaison, AnubiiA and the Office of Audiovisual Harmony are available to support you. A healthy worker is a happy worker. A happy worker refines with purpose.

Please review the enclosed materials carefully:

Code of Conduct

Approved Phrases for Colleague Interaction

Emergency Protocol: Elevator Detachment

The Four Tenets of Kier Eagan

Remember, your Outie chose this path. They chose to shield you from the chaos of the outside world. They chose peace. They chose focus. They chose Lumon.

You are not here by force.
You are here by the grace of trust.
You are here because it is your purpose.

We look forward to seeing all you can achieve.
Refine well, and be proud. The eyes of Lumon are upon you, and they are smiling.

In Gratitude and Unity,
AnubiiA
Department Head 
Office of Audiovisual Harmony 
Lumon Industries

Severance

[SPOILER ALERT] A Jungle remix of an important scene from Severance Season 2 with deep 808s & Reese bass, huge amen drums, and a halftime breakdown featuring Milchick's defiant moment at Lumon. Middle fingers up to Mr. Drummond! 

As a huge fan of the show and podcast, this track is meant as a tribute to the creative team behind Severance. The unconventionally defiant genre of Jungle music feels like the perfect match for this turning point in the story.

Devour Severance

Is the Superman Box Office good enough? Who surprised and who got snubbed for Emmy Noms? How bad was Jurassic World: Rebirth? Plus, a review of The Odyssey trailer on this episode of Oscar Race Checkpoint.

INTRO: Status Report on M1, Programming Notes on M2’s Other Appearances - Top

BOX OFFICE REPORT:
Superman’s 220M Worldwide requires a harsh reassessment - 2:48 
AlsoMike’s review of Jurassic World: Rebirth - 10:19 
F1: The Movie’s Win for Sports Filmmaking + Netflix’s Drive To Survive Review - 13:27 
Dragon’s Millions, Lilo’s Billion, M3GAN’s flop & the rest of the Top 10 - 15:52 

NEWS:
Stories on the ACE Eddies, Knives Out Mysteries, Venice Film Fest & 1-2 Special - 21:21
The Odyssey Teaser Trailer Review + Way Too Early(?) Ticket Sales - 24:20 

EMMY NOMINATIONS: M2 goes series by series to tally up the snubs & surprises.
A new record for The Studio -  27:20 
The Bear Season 4 Review- 31:04 
Hacks Season 4 Review - 32:34 
Abbott Elementary & the rest The Comedy Series Categories - 34:40 
The Drama Section is a leveling up for Ben Stiller’s Severance - 40:34 
Limited/Anthology Series goes big for The Penguin & Adolescence - 46:23 
Best TV Movie & Final Tallies - 52:46 

OUTRO: 55:15 Stay tuned for more episodes of Oscar Race Checkpoint on the incoming Fall Film Festival Lineups, Comic Con, & whatever news hits Hollywood next. Look forward to our continuation of Boogie Mikes, our Paul Thomas Anderson rewatch series, and stay tuned for more Oscar Profile film study movie review episodes including The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Weapons, etc. Plus, you can always chat with us on social media. We hope you’re enjoying your summer, and we thank you again for listening. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

Superman Box Office, Emmy Noms & That Odyssey Teaser - ORC 7/16/2025

For those who love severance and atmospheric minimal.

Severed Mind

Zborn - Severed Mind [Severance Edit]

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For Episode 53 of the Next Best Series Podcast, Daniel Howat takes over hosting duties and, along with Nadia Dalimonte, Megan Lachinski & Tom O'Brien, they give their reactions to the 77th Emmy Award Nominations. They discuss who got in, who missed, who on the team performed well in their predictions, and what the most challenging races to call are now that the nominations have been announced. It's a long couple of weeks until September 14th, when the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held, but we'll be with you every step of the way! As always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy this reactions episode.

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The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 53 - Our Reactions To The 2025 Emmy Nominations

By far the most ridiculous/ silly thing I've come up with, but it's fun and sometimes you just need some fun in life :) Shout out to SIPPY for making a banger with her Severance theme remix!

Peanut Butter Severance Time (Sky Jitsu Mashup)

The wait is over and episode 55 is finally here. Recorded way back in October 2023 we talk all things film, TV and games. Worth the wait… you decide!

We start in Troll Corner with JT taking on the wresting nerds on the then new social media platform, X. Ste tells us about what he got up to in Berlin. A brief chat about some farcical celebrity boxing.

On to games, Joe tells us about The Quarry, Tails Noir, and Observation he’s played recently. JT puts Hotline Miami in his top 5 games of all time. Ste played Starfield leading to a debate about what is the best Bethesda game. And Sam talks about his new Steamdeck.

In the movies we’ve seen this pod, Joe mispronounces Dune a lot and Jono and JT review Dumb Money, The Exorcist:Believer, and The Blackening.

1:21:31 - The main film reviewed in this episode is Mulholland Drive - recently voted as the best film of the 21st Century. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20160819-the-21st-centurys-100-greatest-films

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Episode 55 - Mulholland Drive

This return to office stuff is getting pretty serious!

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Please Don't Listen Episode 337- Severance Season 2

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C[IE]L - Severance [FREE DL]

Q&A with Emmy Nominated TV directors Lesli Linka Glatter (Zero Day), Nicole Kassell (Sirens), and Jessica Lee Gagné (Severance). Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.

Episode 1264: Emmy Nominated TV Directors Panel

Just trying to make some music. Spread peace, love, joy. I make funky dubstep!

Just a cryptid wook from the bowels of Ohio. Corn is my food of choice and according to billboards here, hell is REAL!

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

MMO is talk radio for movie fans with weekly news shows, reviews, previews, and special guests. We celebrate the Oscars by making awards season year round, without the stuffiness. If you love cinema, if you love showbiz, welcome home.

Please Don't Listen to This, Your Life Depends On It! A bunch of friends do something different every single week, and then talk about it. Show not meant for human consumption.

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