Robin’s Rambles – “Appointment In Samarra”

Robin’s Rambles – “Appointment In Samarra”

“Appointment in Samarra” Episode 6/11 –Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel     Through a secret entrance in Chinatown, Dean goes downstairs to visit a mysterious doctor who knew his father. He squeezes Dean’s cheeks and says, “That was ages ago, when I still had my medical license. Right this way.” “I’m no germ freak,” says…

Robin’s Rambles – “Caged Heat”

Robin’s Rambles – “Caged Heat”

“Caged Heat” –Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel   Crowley, King of Hell, is dressed in a bloody white apron, interrogating a chained-up, bleeding shape-shifter who has taken on the persona of–Crowley, King of Hell! “Sorry, but your exceptional good looks aren’t going to buy you any mercy,” says Crowley, “I suggest you talk.” He wheels…

Robin’s Rambles – “Clap Your Hands If You Believe”

Robin’s Rambles – “Clap Your Hands If You Believe”

“Clap Your Hands If You Believe” Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel A young couple, making out in the middle of an Elwood, Indiana, cornfield (presented to us X-FILES style), are interrupted when Patrick says he sees “something out there” in the corn. “You’re freaking me out,” she protests, but he insists on having a look,…

Robin’s Rambles – “All Dogs Go To Heaven”

Robin’s Rambles – “All Dogs Go To Heaven”

“All Dogs Go to Heaven” Season 6, Episode 8 Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel   Editor’s note:  The night this episode aired, my 15-year-old dog, Snapple, went into a prolonged seizure that wouldn’t abate.  My husband and I were having him euthanized the following morning, but we realized we couldn’t wait and took him to…

Robin’s Rambles – “Family Matters”

Robin’s Rambles – “Family Matters”

Family Matters Episode 6.7 Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel   “You’re right, he looks terrible,” pronounces Castiel, aka Dr. House, as a tied-to-a-chair Sam awakens from the savage beating Dean gave him. “You do this?” Cas continues. We see Cas through Sam’s bleary vision as he comes to. “Cas?” asks Sam, his face still covered…

Robin’s Rambles – “You Can’t Handle The Truth”

Robin’s Rambles – “You Can’t Handle The Truth”

“You Can’t Handle The Truth” Episode 6/6 –Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel   Calumet City, IL – While a TV newswoman drones on in the background, a Biggerson’s waitress (remember the brothers winning a free year of food there during season 3?) speaks to her sister Olivia on the phone. “He said he’d call, but…

Robin’s Rambles: Live Free or Twihard

Robin’s Rambles: Live Free or Twihard

“Live Free and Twi-Hard” Episode 6/5 Robin’s Rambles by Robin Vogel   A pretty teenage girl, looking extremely normal amidst the tattooed, rainbow haired, pierced people in the bar, shows her obviously doctored license to a bartender. She downs her drink for courage, anxiously searching for someone as she compares everyone in the place to…