This week's episode of Westworld, 'Phase Space,' left us with yet another Shruggie emoji, and a big reveal. We discuss whether a movie titled Something About Bernard could work as a rom-com, how Ford could still be in the park, whether aggro Teddy is better, and what the introduction of the Cradle means.

Upstream podcast: ‘Westworld’ episode 6, straight from the Cradle

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