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‘Beef’ Is Back: Season 2, Episodes 1-5 and ‘Top Chef’ S23E7
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the official announcement of director Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ reboot starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butl...
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, ‘Euphoria’ S3E2, and ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Episodes 1-3
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Avengers: Endgame’ will be rereleased later this year with new footage that ties into ‘Avengers: Doomsd...
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Finale, ‘Top Chef’ S23E6, and ‘Bandi’
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the buzz out of CinemaCon (3:19) and the news that the next season of ‘The White Lotus’ is taking place in Cannes (8:14)...
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere (specifically Andy watching his first episode ever), creator Sam Levinson’s audacious fi...
‘The Pitt’ S2E14, ‘The Boys’ S5, and ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ S2. Plus, ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Trailer and ‘Top Chef’ S23E5.
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about rumored casting news swirling around the ‘Superman’ sequel (2:22) and ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ trailer (7:04). ...
The WGA’s Surprise Deal With the Studios, Bad Robot Downsizes, and the State of International Crime Thrillers on TV
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the tentative four-year deal that the WGA reached with the studios (5:42) and the news that J.J. Abrams’s production compa...
‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Creator Explains Everything You Want to Know About Her Netflix Hit. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E13 and Prime-Time TV Grids With Joanna Robinson.
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is first joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13 and react to the news that Supriya Ganesh, who plays Dr. Mohan...
‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale With Mina Kimes. Plus, ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' and 'Project Hail Mary'
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ S3 trailer (1:07) and ‘The White Lotus’ S4 cast additions of Heather Graham and Rosie Perez (5:42). N...
Patrick J. Adams on the Making of ‘The Madison.’ Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E12 and a TV News Roundup.
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV adaptation (1:25), Mahershala Ali joining the cast of ‘Task’ for Season 2 ...
‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Marshals,’ ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,’ and ‘SNL UK.’ Plus, ‘Paradise’ S2E7.
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about what the early success of ‘Project Hail Mary’ means for big-spectacle movies in theaters (4:01). Then they check in with...
‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailers, ‘The Pitt’ S2E11, and ‘The Madison’ Series Premiere. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 2.
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the exciting trailers for ‘Dune: Part Three’ (6:44) and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (15:10) before reacting to the o...
One Award After Another: Oscars Recap. Plus, ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6.
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the Oscars broadcast, the shared dominance of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ and why this year's crop of ...
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10, Checking In on ‘Paradise’ S2, and Kate Winslet Is the Next ‘LOTR’ Lead. Plus, Wrapping Up the ‘Industry’ Mailbag.
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Tommy Lee Jones joining the cast of ‘The Lowdown’ for Season 2 (9:39), ‘Better Call Saul’ cocreator Peter Gould’s ...
How the Warner Bros. Sale Changes Television. Plus, ‘DTF St. Louis’ and ‘Rooster’ Strike Out.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about what the immediate and long-term impacts of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. will have on the television landscape ...
Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin on ‘Shoresy’ Season 5. Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ S2 Casting News, and a ‘Game of Thrones’ Film.
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin to talk about the Season 2 casting news for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2:25) and that...
‘Industry’ Season 4 Finale With Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Industry’ Season 4 finale and how it sets up the final season (1:23). Then they are joined by series creators Konra...
‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator on the Show’s Origins, Near Cancellation, and the Status of the ‘Community’ Movie. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E8.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(This episode was recorded before Netflix announced its decision to withdraw its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery) Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1 Finale and ‘Industry’ S4E7
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the Season 1 finale of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and how much they enjoyed the ending (4:11). Then they discuss t...
‘The Pitt’ S2E7 and an ‘Industry’ S4 Mailbag. Plus, Trailers for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3.
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the new trailers for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (7:07) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (12:56). Then they open u...
‘Industry’s’ Book of Revelations. Plus, ‘The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E5 and a New Chapter in the Warner Bros. Bidding War.
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’s latest takeover bid and the news that Warner Bros. Discovery may reopen acquisition talks (1:44). Then they di...
‘The Pitt’ S2E6. Plus, Apple Takes ‘Severance’ in-House and the ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer.
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that Apple has taken the production of ‘Severance’ in-house and what that means for future episodes o...
Super Bowl Trailers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4E5 and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4.
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the most notable trailers from Super Bowl Sunday, including those for ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ ‘Disclosure Day...
Apple TV’s Glossy Programming, ‘The Pitt’ S2E5, and How ‘True Detective’ S2 Explains the World
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Disney’s new CEO (3:32) and a slew of new Apple TV show announcements, including ‘Lucky,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy, an...
HBO’s Upcoming TV Slate, the Many Ghosts of ‘Industry,’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E3
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about a handful of updates from HBO boss Casey Bloys on the current status of the network and what the immediate future looks like...
‘Wonder Man’ Is the Rare Marvel TV Show That Works. Plus, Does ‘The Pitt’ Need More Conflict?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Marvel’s latest television offering, ‘Wonder Man,’ and why it’s the strongest MCU entry in years (6:56). Later, they...
You Should Watch ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.’ Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E2 and ‘Industry’ S4E3.
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ a new NBC comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe from the people behin...
Oscar Nominations, ‘Sentimental Value’ Is Sensational, and Screenwriting in the Double-Screen Era. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E3.
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar nominations (6:14) and why the Academy got it mostly right—especially with ‘Sentimental Value’ (11...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is ‘Game of Thrones’ at Its Best. Plus, the Future of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Industry’ S4E2, and the ‘Landman’ S2 Finale.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the series premiere of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why it feels like a return to form for ‘Game of Thrones’...
The ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Hijack’ and ‘The Night Manager’ Return, and ‘The Pitt’ S2E2
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 trailer (5:43) and a particularly wild moment from the third-season premiere of ‘Tell Me Lies’...
‘Industry’ Season 4 Is Here, and It’s Bolder Than Ever. Plus, the Golden Globes and ‘Landman’ S2E9.
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about what they liked (and hated) about the Golden Globes awards ceremony (5:12). Then they react to the Season 4 premiere of ‘I...
‘The Pitt’ Is Back! Plus, Our Most Anticipated Shows of the Year.
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Television Academy is rolling out the Legacy Award, a brand-new Emmy meant to spotlight long-running (snub...
What We Watched Over the Holidays: The End of ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Heated Rivalry,’ and ‘Landman’
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the end of ‘Stranger Things’ and whether the final season lived up to the hype (7:10). Then they discuss the exhilaratin...
Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn on the ‘Pluribus’ Finale
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy briefly talk about the ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 finale (1:02), before they’re joined by series creator Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Se...
End-of-Year Mailbag. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4 and ‘The Odyssey’ Trailers.
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the final trailer for ‘Industry’ Season 4 (4:05) and the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ (6:3...
‘Pluribus’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Landman’ Episode 5
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about all of the shows that are coming up in January, including ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 and the long-awaited second season of ‘T...
The Top 10 TV Shows of 2025
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the tragic passing of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his indelible impact on Hollywood over the years (3:30). Then they ...
Why the Warner Bros. Bidding War Is Catastrophic. Plus, ‘Pluribus’ Episode 7 and the ‘Hijack,’ ‘Paradise,’ and ‘Supergirl’ Trailers.
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the second-season trailers for ‘Hijack’ (1:49) and ‘Paradise’ (8:17), as well as the first teaser for ‘Supergirl’...
Golden Globes Nominations, Rewatching ‘Succession,’ and a ‘Landman’ Crash Course With Timothy Simons. Plus, Paramount’s Hostile Takeover.
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris opens the show by reacting to the news that Paramount is mounting a hostile takeover in the wake of Netflix’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisiti...
‘Pluribus’ Episode 6 and ‘The Chair Company’ Season 1 Finale
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Charlie Hunnam and Daniel Brühl are joining Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Legacy of Spies,’ an upcoming MGM+ seri...
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Is Finally Here. Was It Worth the Wait? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2E3.
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Mallory Rubin to talk about the premiere of the first four episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 and how the trajectory of the...
‘The American Revolution,’ ‘Industry’ S4 Trailer, ‘Pluribus’ E4, and ‘Landman’ S2E2
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the new Ken Burns six-part documentary ‘The American Revolution’ and his illustrious career (9:08), before reacting to t...
HBO’s Wave of Renewals. Plus, ‘The Beast in Me,’ ‘The Chair Company’ E6, and ‘I Love LA’ E3.
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery and the news that Netflix’s offer would include theatrical releases (5:...
‘Landman’ is Back! Plus, ‘Pluribus’ Episode 3 and ‘Poker Face’ Searches for a New Home
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Rian Johnson is shopping around ‘Poker Face’ with Peter Dinklage replacing Natasha Lyonne in the wake of i...
Is ‘Stranger Things’ the Last Gasp of Blockbuster TV? Plus, Why Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Is Worth Your Time.
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the upcoming premiere of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and how it’s significantly evolved over the y...
Vince Gilligan On The Premiere of ‘Pluribus’
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the two-episode premiere of ‘Pluribus,’ Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi drama on Apple TV, and how despite its unique conc...
‘I Love LA’ Feels Like a Textbook HBO Comedy. Plus, ‘The Lowdown’ Finale.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of Rachel Sennott’s HBO series, ‘I Love LA,’ and what the comedy gets right about living in Los Angeles (...
‘Slow Horses’ S5 Finale, ‘Down Cemetery Road’ Premiere, and ‘The Lowdown’ E7
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the latest news on the future Taylor Sheridan–NBCUniversal partnership, including the reported amount of his deal and how ...
Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount. What’s Next? Plus, ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 and ‘The Chair Company’ Episode 3.
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal and how this might affect the TV industry at large (2:39...
Catching Up on ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘The Chair Company.’ Plus, the ‘Black Rabbit’ Creators!
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh pitched a Kylo Ren ‘Star Wars’ standalone movie that Disney passed on (5...
Creator Brad Ingelsby on the ‘Task’ Finale
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Task,’ discussing why the ending was so satisfying, the constantly evolving nature of the show, an...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Hype With Mallory Rubin. Plus, Doug Dulgarian of They Are Gutting a Body of Water.
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by Mallory Rubin to talk about the trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why she’...
‘Task’ Episode 6 Recap
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Task,’ discussing why it’s the best episode of the series to date, the tragic fates of man...
‘The Lowdown’ Is That Show. Plus, ‘Heat 2’ Hype Meter and ‘House of Guinness.’
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the modern-day hype cycles around film releases and why it feels like television drops don’t get that same level of attent...
‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the End
06 Oct 2025
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Chris and Andy talk about the fifth episode of ‘Task,’ discussing Tom and Robbie finally crossing paths, the impressive performances from actors o...
How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 and whether or not Jackson Lamb’s lack of character progression is holdin...
‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plus, ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Timely and Timeless.
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and the surprisingly prophetic nature of its story (3:25). Th...
‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Is Back!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about why the season finale of ‘Alien: Earth’ missed the mark and their interest level in potential future seasons (2:47). The...
The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Underwhelms
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about why this might be the best TV week of the year with the upcoming ‘Alien: Earth’ season finale, the premiere of Sterlin H...
ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment...
The Emmys Mostly Got It Right and ‘Task’ Episode 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the Emmys, what 'The Pitt' winning over 'Severance' says about the state of the industry, and the night’s biggest winners ...
Is ‘Alien: Earth’ Stuck in Place? Plus, Emmy Predictions and ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News.
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Season 2 will be delayed indefinitely now that cocreator Francesca Sloane has been tapped t...
‘Task’ Is Everything We Want It to Be. Plus, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the winners from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday and what they predict for the main awards show coming up ...
‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 and a Busy September for TV.
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘The Paper,’ the original Peacock series from the world of ‘The Office,’ and why the spinoff sitcom ...
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 4, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Casting News, and ‘The Eastern Gate’ Finale
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some recent industry headlines, including the rumored casting of Nicolas Cage in ‘True Detective’ Season 5, Matthew McCo...
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3, ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere, and Netflix Theme Parks
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about a pair of Netflix-branded event spaces coming to Dallas and Philadelphia before addressing the decision to play ‘KPop Demo...
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and ‘Platonic’ Season 2
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Kaya chat about the teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 that dropped today and the novelty, in today’s TV landscape, of a show retur...
‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ Trailer
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the ‘Jason Bourne’ and ‘Treadstone’ IP will be heading back to Universal and speculate on where the st...
Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the box office and Marvel’s continued box office woes (4:...
‘The Paper’ and More Trailers. Plus, Why You Should Be Watching ‘The Eastern Gate.’
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the 'Office’ spinoff ‘The Paper’ that was released today (8:48) and also the trailers for the movies ‘...
Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Damon Lindelof for a full breakdown of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ First, they talk about the teaser that was released fo...
Emmy Noms, Colbert Cancellation, and Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Kaya chat about the Emmy nominations that were released last week (16:54) and the news that ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ was canc...
Summer Mailbag: The Influence of ‘Lost,’ Prestige TV Fatigue, and Reading Recommendations
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy crack open the mailbag to answer questions like what the lasting influence of ‘Lost’ is on modern TV (16:57), whether we might be e...
‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy do a full deep dive into the new ‘Superman’ movie. They talk about why, on a basic level, this movie worked where other comic book ...
A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7 before the fifth season has even aired, and the brillia...
You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and a slew of shows Netflix has cancelled recently, including ‘...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ Finale
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marv...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop releases of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 and ‘The Bear’ Sea...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Let Carmy Cook
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film and what a Bond movie from the acclaimed d...
The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering this week, and talk about what the show’s legacy might ...
‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere,’ which was released this week (6:11), and the rum...
Scott Frank on the Making of ‘Dept. Q.’ Plus, the ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ Finale.
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and their feelings on the season overall (8:19). Then they are joined by ‘...
Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Brosnahan and become an anthology series (02:23). Then they ...
Warner and Discovery Split Yet Again, ‘Dept. Q,’ and Alan Siegel on the Golden Era of ‘The Simpsons’
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. and Discovery will once again be splitting into two different entities (7:12). They also discuss ...
The TV Detective Draft. Plus, ‘Department Q’ Is Scott Frank at His Best.
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy chat about some TV they’ve been watching this week, including ‘Sex and the City’ (8:58). Then they talk about the first episode o...
The Merit of ‘Mountainhead’ and ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy discuss Jesse Armstrong’s recent HBO movie 'Mountainhead,' chatting about why they found it so enjoyable despite some mixed reviews a...
What Do Showrunners Do After Their Great Show Ends? Plus, ‘Sirens’ and ‘Adults.’
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Everybody’s Live’ (8:06) and a couple of recent releases, including ‘Sirens’ (14:29) and ‘Adults’...
The 'Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale and ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 finale, why adapting the show from the video game caused more limitations and issues in this s...
Live at ‘Everybody’s Live’ and ‘The Studio’ Season Finale
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about their experience attending a taping of ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’ and how the sort-of late-night show has ev...
Your Summer TV Lineup: ‘Task,’ ‘The Bear’ Season 4, and ‘Welcome to Derry.’ Plus, ‘The Last of Us’ S2E6.
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for the Mark Ruffalo Philly detective show ‘Task’ (12:44), the final season of...
HBO Max Is Back (Though It Never Really Left) and Four Lessons Learned From ‘Andor’
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Max will be changing its name back to HBO Max and what the news says about the streaming industry at large (1:...
Tony Gilroy on the Final Three Episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2
14 May 2025
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Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Andor’ creator Tony Gilroy to talk about the final three Episodes of Season 2. They discuss what these last three ep...
‘Andor’ Episodes 7-9: ‘Star Wars’ Goes Full ‘Jason Bourne.’ Plus, ‘Thunderbolts*.’
08 May 2025
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Chris and Andy break down Episodes 7-9 of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They talk about how Tony Gilroy’s attention to detail is really paying off in this s...
‘The Last of Us’ E4 and the Last of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some TV and movie news that came out over the weekend, including a potential new tariff being levied on movies made internat...
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 and the Many Faces of Cassian. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live.’
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about an interview HBO head Casey Bloys gave on the Town podcast and what it revealed about the streamer's strategy in 2025 (6:55)...
‘The Last of Us’ S2E3, ‘The Studio’ Episode 6, and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 4
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show is picking up the pieces after a major character death (1:00). T...
TV News Grab Bag, an 'Andor' Syllabus, and ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some TV news that cropped up during the week, including Bill Hader making a Jonestown series for HBO (3:28) and the just-rel...
Tony Gilroy Got Braver and Bolder for ‘Andor’ Season 2
23 Apr 2025
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Chris and Andy talk about the first three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2 and how the show’s world has gotten even more detailed in its second seas...
‘The Last of Us’ Steps Into New Territory. Plus, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ E3.
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about last night’s momentous episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss Mark Mylod becoming the go-to director for huge episo...
TV Roundup: ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Dope Thief,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘The Studio’
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Thunderbolts,’ and ‘28 Years Later’ (1:00). The...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere and Lessons Learned From 'The Pitt'
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some lessons that TV executives could take away from the success of ‘The Pitt’ and why the show took off in such an orga...