Are you in the mood for chaos? Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as they take an episode-by-episode deep dive into the madness that is the CW's Riverdale. If you enjoy the episodes, consider supporting your local Riverdale enthusiasts and treat us to a milkshake! https://ko-fi.com/previouslyonriverdale
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE SWEET HEREAFTER
This week: Jughead's moving to the Southside, Cheryl struggles to cope with last week's bombshell reveal, Riverdale's hottest couples remember they're somewhat normal teenagers, and we're left with an explosive cliffhanger.
Join us as we get mad at Hermione, get mad at Hal, get mad at Alice, and get mad at Fred. All this and more in the season 1 finale of PREVIOUSLY ON... RIVERDALE!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
17 Feb 2026
Episode Twelve: That's a Sponge, This is a Human Child
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER TWELVE: ANATOMY OF A MURDER
This week: the gang team up to find who framed FP, Kevin goes full cop on his boyfriend Joaquin in the process and Fred Andrews loses his best parent award. Multiple traumatic things happen that none of them will ever go to therapy about BUT we do finally find out who killed Jason Blossom…
Join us as we cry over Jughead, yell at Fred and get very concerned about Sheriff Keller’s ability to do policing. All this and more on (the penultimate episode of season one of) PREVIOUSLY ON... RIVERDALE!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
10 Feb 2026
Episode Eleven: Teenage Mutant Chaos Gremlins
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER ELEVEN: TO RIVERDALE AND BACK AGAIN
This week: Veronica gets embroiled in a mess, Polly isn't allowed in Clifford Blossom's wig room, FP's maybe framed for murder, and Jughead... disappears.
Join Amy and Courtney as they discuss the possibility of FP being Hiramed to do a murder, Varg Vikernes, and Podcast Editor Michael has some insightful comments on Chekhov's Episode Ending. All this and more on PREVIOUSLY ON... RIVERDALE!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
3 Feb 2026
Episode Ten: My Pretentious Little Weirdo
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER TEN: THE LOST WEEKEND
This week: Betty gives us the most haunting rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ ever, Archie drunk dials his dad, Veronica learns some shocking information which she processes via dance off, and Jughead has the exact opposite of his ideal birthday.
Join us as FP makes everyone uncomfortable, Courtney once again tries to figure out the Riverdale timeline and Amy gets very confused about what exactly a ‘Homecoming’ is. All this and more on Previously On… Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
27 Jan 2026
Episode Nine: Do You Even Banquet, Bro?
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER NINE: LA GRANDE ILLUSION
This week: Archie Andrews is oblivious to being groomed by the Blossoms, Cheryl hits on Riverdale's most eligible DILF, Hermione's subterfuge comes to a head, and Ethel reads a sad personal poem.
Join us as Amy expresses some sympathy for Archie's plight and Courtney enlists editor Michael to explain if the guitar Cheryl gifts him is anything special. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
20 Jan 2026
Episode Eight: Haunted Horse
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER EIGHT: THE OUTSIDERS
This week: Veronica and Betty throw the most awkward baby shower that also features a rocking horse that is definitely cursed. Polly finally gets to speak up for herself and Alice becomes moderately less terrifying. Meanwhile, Archie tries to help Fred with his construction difficulties, the Blossoms make a play for the drive-in land, and a secret about Jughead is revealed.
Join us as Courtney loses their mind trying to say ‘Blossom’, Amy expresses some controversial crowbar opinions and we both judge Archie’s outfit choice for an ‘incognito’ mission. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
13 Jan 2026
Episode Seven: Hashtag Sharpen Your Pitchforks
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER SEVEN: IN A LONELY PLACE
This week: Jughead's shock arrest leads to a tear-jerking showdown with FP, Betty finds a missing Polly, and the 'Who Killed Jason Blossom?' mystery plot thickens...
Join us as Courtney and Amy find this episode very, very sad, forget Reggie exists, and are once again bemused by Archie's antics. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
6 Jan 2026
Episode Six: Don't Trust Nuns
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER SIX: FASTER, PUSSYCATS! KILL! KILL!
This week: Betty and Jughead go full (gloveless) sleuth mode to track down Polly and find out even more than they’d bargained for. Archie begins his Gabriella era as he auditions for a stage show, only to realise he actually has stage fright, and accidentally triggers a civil war in the Pussycats as a result. Meanwhile, Veronica is shocked to discover her mother hasn’t been entirely honest with her.
Join us as Courtney explains a sad and all too recent piece of Irish history and Amy has a meltdown over a pair of shoes. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
30 Dec 2025
Episode Five: The Fancy One
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER FIVE: HEART OF DARKNESS
This week: Nana Rose causes ructions, Cheryl and Veronica have the sleepover from hell, Archie lives his best High School Musical life, the Blossoms prove themselves are hideous people, and Jughead Jones... wears a suit.
Join us as Amy explains American football, Courtney debates if Jughead Jones is a god, and we try to decide if Flashback Jason Blossom will ever say anything at all. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale!
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Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth
Edited by Michael Murphy
Original Music by Michael Murphy
23 Dec 2025
Episode Four: You Wouldn't Steal a Murder Board
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER FOUR: THE LAST PICTURE SHOW from season one of Riverdale
16 Dec 2025
Episode Three: Suspicious Liquid
Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss CHAPTER THREE: BODY DOUBLE
This week: Veronica wears a cape, Making a Murderer makes a surprise appearance, Riverdale High students deal with slut shaming (in a very Riverdale way) and we meet the infamous (whoa) Dark Betty (bamalam)...
9 Dec 2025
Episode Two: Sad Shirtless Run
Join Courtney and Amy as they discuss CHAPTER TWO: A TOUCH OF EVIL
1 Dec 2025
Episode One: In the Mood for Chaos
Join Courtney and Amy as they discuss EPISODE ONE: THE RIVER'S EDGE
Previously On... Riverdale is a podcast where we unpack the chaos that is CW's Riverdale, one episode at a time. Each week, we'll take it in turns to do a 60-second CHAOS RECAP of the episode from memory, before plunging deep into a scene-by-scene breakdown.
This week: we meet big city girl Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews harbours a newfound interest in music (and his teacher), girl-next-door Betty Cooper's coping with the fallout of her sister's disappearance, and Cheryl Blossom is out to make their lives miserable. But one real question coats the town in mystery: what really happened to Jason Blossom?
And for your hosts, another: who the hell is narrating this thing?
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Hosted by: Courtney Smyth and Amy Clarkin
Edited by: Michael Murphy
Original music by: Michael Murphy
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