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‘The Last of Us’ S2E3, ‘The Studio’ Episode 6, and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 4

Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show is picking up ...

TV News Grab Bag, an 'Andor' Syllabus, and ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’

Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about some TV news that cropped up during the week, including Bill Hader making ...

Tony Gilroy Got Braver and Bolder for ‘Andor’ Season 2

Wed, 23 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the first three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2 and how the show’s worl...

‘The Last of Us’ Steps Into New Territory. Plus, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ E3.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s momentous episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss Mar...

TV Roundup: ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Dope Thief,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘The Studio’

Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Thu...

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere and Lessons Learned From 'The Pitt'

Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about some lessons that TV executives could take away from the success of ‘The...

Noah Wyle on the Season Finale of ‘The Pitt’ and the Show’s Unexpected Success

Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of the new Jon Hamm show, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’...

The Great ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Debate

Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 and reflect on how they felt ...

‘The White Lotus’ Finale Speculation. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E14 and ‘The Studio’ E3.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Chris and Andy discuss an oral history of the making of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 that was publ...

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Revealed, ‘The White Lotus’ E7, and ‘MobLand’

Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Andy and Chris talk about some TV and movie news from the past week, including the announcement that...

‘The Studio’ Makes Hollywood Look Cool Again. Plus, ‘Dope Thief.’

Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been chosen to produce the ...

‘Severance’ Season 2 Ultimately Existed Only to Serve Itself. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E6.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘Andor’ and whether or not it helps or hurts a sh...

‘The Pitt’ E12 Reaches New Heights and ‘Adolescence’ Is The Best Show of the Year | The Watch

Fri, 21 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘The Pitt’ and how the show has continued t...

‘Adolescence’ May Be the Best Show of the Year. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ S3E5 and ‘Severance’ S2E9.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘Adolescence,’ the new Netflix drama miniseries, ...

Despite Everything, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Works. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,’ ‘The Pitt’ E11, and the ‘Top Chef: Canada’ Premiere.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy talk about a couple of forthcoming shows, like ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ on Ap...

Danny McBride on the Premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ S4. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E4 and ‘Severance’ E8.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 that was released last week ...

The Case for Watching ‘Paradise’ E7. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E10 and Remembering Gene Hackman

Fri, 07 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy take a moment to remember Gene Hackman, the one-of-one actor who passed away last wee...

Oscars Recap, ‘White Lotus’ S3E3, and ‘Severance’ S2E7

Mon, 03 Mar 2025

Chris and Andy recap the Oscars and talk about some of their favorite moments from the show (4:26) a...

Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’

Fri, 28 Feb 2025

Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about the fourth season of the Canadian hockey show ‘S...

‘The White Lotus’ S3E2, ‘Severance’ S2E6, and ‘Zero Day’

Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (1:00) and power rank who thei...

It’s Time to Check Back into ‘The White Lotus’

Mon, 17 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.’ They talk about what the c...

Drafting Our Favorite ‘SNL’ Performers. Plus, the State of HBO.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’...

The Eagles Win! Plus, Super Bowl Trailers and ‘Severance’ S2E4.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy celebrate the Eagles winning the Super Bowl (1:58) and talk about some of the trailer...

Is Marvel Back? Plus, ‘Buffy’ Reboot News, and ‘The Pitt’ Episode 6

Fri, 07 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (11:57) and ‘Capt...

Grammys Recap, 'Severance' S2E3, and What's Going on in 'Paradise'?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Chris and Andy give a brief recap of the Grammys (1:00) and talk about the trailer for the final sea...

Netflix Would Like to Remind You It's Still Prestige. Plus, ‘American Primeval’ and ‘The Pitt’ Takes the Leap.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s slate of shows for 2025 that the streamer presented at a glitz...

The ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Severance’ S2E2, and the ‘Agency’ Season Finale

Mon, 27 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy react to the trailer for ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 and make some predictions for wha...

Oscar Noms, 'Star Wars' News, ‘The Pitt’ Episode 3, and ‘American Primeval’

Thu, 23 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy react to the Oscar nominations that were announced Thursday morning (1:00), and the n...

Innies Only: Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David Lynch that came out over the weekend following ...

Remembering David Lynch, ‘Severance’ Season 2 Anticipation, ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘American Primeval’

Thu, 16 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big wat...

The 'Landman' Season Finale. Plus, Our Favorite Depictions of L.A. On-Screen.

Mon, 13 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing some of their favorite film and TV depictions of ...

The Golden Globes Recap and 2025 TV Rundown. Plus, ‘Landman’ Episode 9

Mon, 06 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s performance as th...

Is TV Marketing Broken? Plus, ‘The Agency’ Ep. 6 and ‘Landman’ Ep. 8.

Thu, 02 Jan 2025

Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming service free for a weekend ahead of the premiere o...

'Squid Game' Season 2 and Everything But TV Recommendations

Mon, 30 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of 'Squid Game' Season 2, and whether the show was ...

The ‘Superman’ Trailer, ‘Landman’ Episode 7, and ‘The Agency’ Episodes 4 and 5

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this...

The Best TV Episode of 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the year (1:00), and why t...

The Top 10 TV Shows of 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and Andy reflect on the state of television in 2024,...

‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This'

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news from the week, including Jeremy Allen White being c...

The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover

Tue, 10 Dec 2024

The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV...

Golden Globe Noms, Back Into the Sheridanverse, and ‘The Agency’

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaways from the Golden Globe nominations that were an...

‘Skeleton Crew’ Leans on a Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Trope. Plus, ‘Black Doves.’

Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feeli...

Are We in a Golden Age for Spy Television?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows that are airing right now. They cover the new S...

Is There Any Room Left for Innovation in the TV Industry? And More Questions from a Thanksgiving Mailbag.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TV industry. They discuss if there'...

‘Landman’ Shows That Taylor Sheridan’s Still Got It. Plus, Is Cable Officially Dead?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will be spinning off several of its cable channels, ...

‘Dune’ Was a Box Office Hit, so Why Doesn’t ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Work? Plus, ‘Say Nothing’ With Sean Fennessey.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how t...

Patrick Radden Keefe on Bringing 'Say Nothing' From the Page to Screen

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Chris talks about the news that 'X-Men' director Simon Kinberg has been tapped to write and produce ...

London TV Watching, 'The Day of the Jackal,' and 'Disclaimer'

Thu, 07 Nov 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV they've been consuming while in London, including Jamie Oli...

Joanna Robinson on Why Streamers Love a Binge, and Van Lathan on ‘Lioness’ Season 2 Leveling Up

Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about ‘Say Nothing’ getting released all at once on H...

Our Top TV Presidents. Plus, Netflix Introduces “Moments,” and Will Peacock Ever Be Profitable?

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy talk about a new feature that Netflix is rolling out called “Moments” that allows...

A ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Debate and Why Is It So Hard to Make Terror TV?

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some TV news, including the announcement of the ‘Beef’ Season 2 cast (...

The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here!

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here! Chris...

Does It Matter Whether Anyone Likes ‘Disclaimer’ As Long As Apple Does? Plus, ‘The Rivals’

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches (1:00) and revisiting ‘Spider-Man: No Way ...

Do TV Shows Need More Entry Points?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy discuss whether TV shows need more entry points, using their complicated feelings abo...

‘Disclaimer’ Feels Like the Prestige TV of Five Years Ago. Plus, Timothy Simons on ‘Nobody Wants This.’

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Rebel Ridge,’ a movie that was released recently on Netflix that they...

The 'Slow Horses' Season 4 Finale and 'The Franchise' Lacks Teeth

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

Chris and Andy hit on some news from the week including the trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Comp...

'Nobody Wants This' and What Makes a TV Show a True Rom-Com. Plus, an 'Industry' Hangover Mailbag.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

Chris talks about his experience at the Pavement reunion concert this week, which happened in honor ...

'Industry' Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down on That Wild Season Finale

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'Industry' and talk about where we end up finding each of th...

'The Last of Us' S2 Trailer, 'How to Die Alone,' and Brian Jordan Alvarez on the Making of 'English Teacher'

Thu, 26 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season 2 that was released this week (1:0...

Ken Leung on 'Industry' S3E7 and His Character's Moral Descent. Plus, 'The Penguin' Waddles.

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'The Penguin,' which, despite its star power and high...

Is ‘Agatha All Along’ What Marvel TV Was Always Supposed to Be? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E3.

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Nicole Kidman will be starring in yet another series for Ama...

The Big Winners and Losers of the 2024 Emmys. Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E6.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy recap last night's Emmys ceremony, discussing how they felt about the overall broadca...

The Diminishing Returns of Big Budget TV Adaptations, ‘Slow Horses’ S4E2, and Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré

Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some entertainment news from the week, including a New York Times article ...

Your Fall Prime-time TV Grid and 'Industry' S3E5

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Chris gives you your fall TV night lineup, including shows like the new Adam Pally comedy 'Mr. Throw...

What Makes 'English Teacher' a Great Hang, and 'Slow Horses' Is Back for Season 4

Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about a blog post George R.R. Martin wrote criticizing the changes 'House of the...

Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of 'Industry'

Mon, 02 Sep 2024

Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this ...

Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and I...

'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes fro...

‘Alien: Romulus’ and the Summer of “Lega-Sequels.” Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E2.

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ at the box office this weekend and how...

News out of the D23 Expo and the Florida Pleasantness of ‘Bad Monkey’

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount Television Studios is being closed as Paramount be...

Breaking Down the Premiere of 'Industry' Season 3

Mon, 12 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of 'Industry.' They talk about why this show might be the defini...

Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the n...

What's Taking 'House of the Dragon' So Long? And the General State of HBO.

Mon, 05 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for what's coming to HBO and Max in 2024 and 2025 that aired d...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Chris and Andy discuss ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and how the movie is so full of action and self-aw...

Robert Downey Jr. Rejoins the MCU and Other News From San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 7.

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Robert Downey Jr. will be coming back to the Marvel Cinemati...

‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 1 Finale and Making the Case for (and Against) ‘The Acolyte.’ Plus, ‘Industry’ and ‘Bad Monkey’ Trailers.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the somewhat muted response to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ahead of its ope...

'Twisters' and the State of the Summer Blockbuster. Plus, 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Homicide: Life on the Street' will soon be streaming on Pea...

Emmy Noms, 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 7, and René Redzepi and Matt Goulding on 'Omnivore'

Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the Emmy nominations, which were announced this week, and whether or not '...

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5 and Apple Becomes the New Purveyor of Gourmet Cheeseburgers

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ is being renewed for a second season...

'Presumed Innocent' Episodes 4-6 and ‘The Bear’ Bag

Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy discuss ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and ‘The Penguin’ being branded as HBO originals (2:...

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10

Mon, 08 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount will be merging with Skydance Media (1:00), as wel...

‘The Bear’ Episodes 1-5 and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3

Mon, 01 Jul 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright have been cast in ‘The Age...

‘The Bear’ Is Back, ‘Presumed Innocent’ E4, and Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’

Thu, 27 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the forthcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series has recruited ‘S...

‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’

Mon, 24 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Nosferatu’ and whether there’s a story that they ha...

Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.

Thu, 20 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-o...

The ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episodes 1 and 2

Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 and whether or not you ...

A Eulogy for ‘Tokyo Vice’ With Mina Kimes. Plus, the Case for ‘Presumed Innocent.’

Thu, 13 Jun 2024

Chris makes the case for the new David E. Kelley show ‘Presumed Innocent,’ the pulpy courtroom d...

‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12

Mon, 10 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the success of the new Richard Linklater movie, ‘Hit Man,’ on Netflix ...

Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the 'Star Wars' Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.

Thu, 06 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ director Shawn Levy is potentiall...

What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the underperformance of movies like ‘Furiousa’ and ‘The Fall Guy’ ...

'The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’

Thu, 30 May 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘The Bear’ Season 3 that was released this week (...

Netflix’s Plan for ‘3 Body Problem,’ Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums, and ‘Top Chef’

Thu, 23 May 2024

Chris and Andy talk about ‘3 Body Problem’ creators Benioff and Weiss promising that there will ...

Steven Zaillian on Creating the World of ‘Ripley.’ Plus, More ‘Shogun’ and ‘Yellowstone’ News.

Mon, 20 May 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Yellowstone’ has started production on the last episode...

New Seasons of ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Rings of Power,’ and the State of Franchise TV. Plus, ‘Big Cigar’ and Adrien Brody on ‘Winning Time’ and ‘Succession.’

Thu, 16 May 2024

Chris and Andy discuss standing ovation culture at the Cannes Film Festival (01:29), and Bob Iger’...

‘Ripley’ Is the Best Show of the Year So Far. Plus, ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting News and ‘Hacks.’

Mon, 13 May 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the just-OK box office performance of ‘The Fall Guy’ and what that say...

‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ News, the Disney-Hulu-Max Bundle, and ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’

Fri, 10 May 2024

Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer Steve Albini, who passed away this week ...

Scott Frank on 'Monsieur Spade' and Lessons Learned From Over 25 Years of Screenwriting

Thu, 02 May 2024

Chris and Andy are joined by screenwriter Scott Frank to talk about making 'Monsieur Spade' and what...

‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Sugar,’ and This Maybe Era of “Mid TV”

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss a New York Times article published last week declaring ...

‘The Office’ Spinoff, ‘Sympathizer’ Episode 2, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 6.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy discuss the success of ‘Shogun,’ then dig into the latest news, including Tina Fe...

‘Shogun’ Finale With Creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks

Wed, 24 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy do a quick culture catch-up, featuring Sunday’s surprise ‘Bluey’ episode, "Surp...

Apple Gets Into the Franchise Business, the Penultimate Episode of ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ Episodes 4 and 5

Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Apple TV will be making a ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff call...

Weekend Watches, ‘The Sympathizer,’ and ‘Fallout’

Tue, 16 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they watched over the weekend, including a supersized e...

‘Shogun’ Episode 8, ‘Ripley’ Episode 3, and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 4

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the trailer for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux...

The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Series Finale, ‘Ripley,’ and ‘Sugar’

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the series finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and how the show has evolv...

‘Shogun’ Episode 7 and ‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 6-8

Thu, 04 Apr 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Julia Garner was cast as a version of Silver Surfer in the u...

‘X-Men ’97’ and the State of Comic Book TV. Plus, How Much “Reality” Is in Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘Reality Show’?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

Chris is joined by Ringer-Verse host Charles Holmes to talk about the new animated series ‘X-Men ’...

'Shogun' Episode 6 and the British TV Landscape With Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy break down the sixth episode of 'Shogun,' talking about their favorite moments from t...

‘3 Body Problem’ Episodes 1-5 and Benioff and Weiss’s Adaptation Prowess

Mon, 25 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about news that ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 has been delayed indefinitely, and get i...

The ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Acolyte’ Trailers, ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Shogun’ Episode 5, and the Next Era of ‘Top Chef’

Thu, 21 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for years-in-the-making ‘Star Wars’ show ‘The Acolyte’...

‘Manhunt’ and Apple TV+’s Historical Fiction Niche. Plus, ‘The Bear’ News.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘The Bear’ is shooting its third and fourth seasons simu...

How Much Should TV Creators Ask of Their Viewers? Plus, 'Shogun' Episode 4 and 'The Gentlemen.'

Thu, 14 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about a New Yorker profile of 'Succession' writer Lucy Prebble in which she wond...

Have the Oscars Gotten Their Groove Back? Plus, ‘The Regime.’

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about Sunday night's Oscars ceremony and how it seemed to cement the next genera...

‘Shogun’ Episode 3, Influential Childhood TV Shows, and Trailers for ‘3 Body Problem’ and ‘Fallout’

Fri, 08 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of ‘Shogun’ and how the show uses confrontation set ...

‘Dune: Part Two’ and Denis Villeneuve’s World Building. Plus, Mailbag Questions

Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Chris and Andy give their reactions to ‘Dune: Part Two’ (1:00) and talk about whether or not the...

‘Shogun’ Episodes 1 and 2, the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, and Previewing ‘The Regime’

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Guy Ritchie will direct a ‘Ray Donovan’ spinoff (1:00) a...

‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Shogun’ Anticipation Meter, the Possible Paramount-Peacock Merger, ‘The Dynasty,’ and ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’

Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy talk about rewatching ‘Dune’ in anticipation of ‘Dune: Part Two’ and how seri...

The ‘True Detective’ Discourse, the ‘Monsieur Spade’ Finale, and ‘Madame Web’

Thu, 22 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘True Detective’ has been renewed for Season 5 with Issa...

The Finale of 'True Detective: Night Country'

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy break down the finale of 'True Detective: Night Country,' and this season as a whole....

‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Episodes 7 and 8 With Cocreator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane

Thu, 15 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy briefly talk about the announcement of the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast (1:00). Then...

Super Bowl Trailers and Ads, and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the trailers that aired during the Super Bowl, including ‘Wicked...

Sports Goes Back to Bundles, Apple TV's Upcoming Slate, and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Episodes 3-6

Fri, 09 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Fox, Warner Bros., and ESPN will launch a joint sports strea...

‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 4 and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and talk about w...

The Health of the IP-Verse and ‘Expats’ With Joanna Robinson

Fri, 02 Feb 2024

Andy is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the strength of various big IP franchises like Marve...

Double Detective: 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 3 and 'Monsieur Spade' Episode 3

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about how...

'The Curse,' ‘Fargo,’ and the Last Gasp of Prestige TV

Fri, 26 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-...

Breaking Down 'True Detective: Night Country,' Episode 2

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy discuss the second episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They talk about some o...

What the Emmys Can Tell Us About the State of TV. Plus, ‘Monsieur Spade’ With Clive Owen.

Thu, 18 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the delayed 2023 Emmys that were held this week and what the sweep of awar...

'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 1, With Creator Issa Lopez

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of 'True Detective: Night Country.' They discuss how it ...

‘Echo’ Is Another Marvel TV Miss. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Casting and the ‘Mandalorian’ Movie.

Thu, 11 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy talk about the news that among others, Carrie Coon and Parker Posey have been cast in...

Jason Mantzoukas on 'Reacher' S2, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' and More

Tue, 09 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of his favorite things he consumed ...

Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024

Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV and movies they consumed over the holidays, including ‘Ma...

'Slow Horses' Season 3 With Creator Will Smith

Wed, 27 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 3, and how the show is set up to be abl...

The End-of-the-Year Mailbag

Thu, 21 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy look back at the year in television by opening up the mailbag. They talk about which ...

The Best TV Episode of the Year

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy are joined by 'The Bear' creator Christopher Storer and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach to t...

The Top 10 TV Shows of 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on ‘Homicide’ and 'Brooklyn Nine-Ni...

Watch of the Weekend, Golden Globes Noms, and ‘Leave the World Behind’

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the weekend including ‘The Boy an...

HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’

Fri, 08 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and th...

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’

Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Seas...

‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3

Fri, 01 Dec 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January...

‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption.

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Pas...

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first two episodes of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monste...

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’

Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Pedro Pascal will likely be cast as Reed Richards in the nex...

‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the...

Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch'

Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy discuss the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and what that means now that both ...

The ‘Echo’ Trailer, the Maybe Twilight of Prestige TV, and ‘Nada’

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new Marvel show ‘Echo’ and how it will be released...

What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.

Thu, 02 Nov 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter account...

‘Loki’ S2E4 and the New John le Carré Documentary, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’

Mon, 30 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the horror movies they did and didn’t watch over the weekend (1:00). The...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and the Streaming Service Redraft

Thu, 26 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and this era of creation that Martin Scor...

Just How Strong Is the Netflix Bump? Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 3 and More ‘Lessons in Chemistry.’

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy discuss whether or not Netflix is still the place where people go to find something n...

SAG Strike Updates, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ and ‘Beckham’ Director Fisher Stevens

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy give some updates on the actors strike (1:00) and talk about the first two episodes o...

What ‘Loki’ Could Have Been. Plus, ‘The Gold’ Season Finale.

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Loki’ Season 2 (13:11) and what the show could ...

The Evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe With Joanna Robinson

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the confirmation of a forthcoming ‘He...

‘Loki’ Season 2, the Problems with ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ and ‘The Gold’

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ at the box office thi...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on Saying Goodbye to the Show

Thu, 05 Oct 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre most recent episode of ‘The Morning Show,’ which depicts t...

‘Gen V,’ ‘The Gold’ Episode 4, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer

Mon, 02 Oct 2023

After Chris gets a second opinion on a recent squabble about stop sign etiquette (5:48), he and Andy...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer

Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy deep dive into the ‘True Detective: Night Country’ trailer, which stars Jodie Fos...

The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3

Wed, 27 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the WGA has reached a deal with the AMPTP to end the writers...

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’

Thu, 21 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy discuss the news that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporati...

The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about what was unexpectedly the series finale for ‘Winning Time’ last night ...

Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling'

Thu, 14 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a quote from Warner Bros. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that streaming content "ha...

‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’r...

Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’

Thu, 07 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about strike negotiations currently being at a standstill and how that could beg...

'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.'

Tue, 05 Sep 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that is lead...

The 'Killer’ and ‘Ferrari’ Trailers, the ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Finale, and ‘Reservation Dogs’

Thu, 31 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ and David Fincher’s ‘T...

The Fall TV Preview. Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Delay, and ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline.’

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about how they are liking the second season of ‘Winning Time’ so far (9:23) ...

Reacting to the ‘Ahsoka’ Two-Episode Premiere and the Unique Storytelling in ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3

Thu, 24 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the response from members of the Writers Guild of America to the most rece...

Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Suits’? Plus, ‘Winning Time’ and ‘How to With John Wilson.’

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the fascinating rise in popularity of the USA show ‘Suits’ (11:48) and...

The Return of ‘Winning Time’ and the Beginning of the End of ‘Reservation Dogs'

Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about their summer vacation watching habits, which include ‘Special Ops: Lione...

The Midsummer Mailbag

Thu, 10 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy answer mailbag questions regarding the current landscape of TV. They discuss the best...

Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about 'Full Circle,' one of the latest shows from director Steven Soderbergh and...

What Potential Movement on the Writers Strike Could Mean, Plus the ‘Hijack’ Finale

Thu, 03 Aug 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Writers Guild of America will meet with the AMPTP this F...

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for season 2 of ‘Loki’ and how, after a run of poor Marvel...

What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect o...

What the Success of the Barbenheimer Weekend Tells Us About the Movie Industry. Plus, ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the rare success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office t...

‘Justified: City Primeval’ Reminds Us of What TV Used to Be. Plus, Hollywood Strike Updates

Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about how negotiations with studios seem to be at a standstill and how the SAG-A...

What ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Says About the State of Action Movies. Plus, Checking in on ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle.’

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher’s impassioned speech during the press ...

SAG-AFTRA Strikes, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that SAG-AFTRA, the union representing TV and movie actors, will ...

‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer on the Making of Season 2. Plus, the Simple Pleasure of ‘Hijack.'

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Reservation Dogs’ will end after Season 3 (1:00), and t...

Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale

Wed, 05 Jul 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a potentially incoming Screen Actors Guild strike and how that would affec...

‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season.

Thu, 29 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Ri...

‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be vis...

‘The Bear’ Comes Roaring Back and ‘Secret Invasion’ Falls Flat. Plus Nicole Holofcener on Making ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

Thu, 22 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy discuss the news that Warner Bros. is in talks to license HBO shows like ‘Insecure’...

‘The Flash’ Flops, ‘The Idol’ Episode 3, and ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Returns. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons!

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Flash’ flopping at the box office this weekend and what that coul...

Remembering Cormac McCarthy. Plus, ‘Primo’ and Some Mailbag Questions.

Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy remember the prolific novelist Cormac McCarthy, who passed away this week at 89 (1:00...

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Idol,’ Episode 2, and the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and how this movie shows what is...

Our Favorite Shows of 2023 So Far, Plus the Max Report Card and the Upcoming Summer TV Slate

Thu, 08 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the newly debuted Max streaming app and whether or not it dilutes the HBO ...

Is ‘The Idol’ Provocative or Just Flat? Plus, Padma Lakshmi to Leave ‘Top Chef,’ and the DGA Gets a Deal.

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Padma Lakshmi will be leaving her role as the host of ‘Top...

Creator Jesse Armstrong on the Ending of ‘Succession’

Thu, 01 Jun 2023

Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about when he really k...

‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’: A Tale of Two HBO Finales

Mon, 29 May 2023

Andy and Kaya give some instant reactions to the ‘Succession’ series finale (1:00) and talk abou...

Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’

Thu, 25 May 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most ...

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'

Mon, 22 May 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Succession,' "Church and State." They talk abo...

The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6

Thu, 18 May 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Bear,’ released this week (1:00), and...

Breaking Down 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 8: "America Decides"

Mon, 15 May 2023

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of 'Succession,' "America Decides." They talk abou...

‘Barry’ Is Auteurist Television, the ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Trailer, and ‘Silo’

Thu, 11 May 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that have come out recently, including for ‘The Righteous...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7: “Tailgate Party”

Mon, 08 May 2023

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession’ and talk about the potentially hall...

What the WGA Writers' Strike Means for Television, Plus Scott Neustadter on Bringing 'Daisy Jones & the Six' to the Screen

Thu, 04 May 2023

Chris and Andy break down the WGA writers’ strike and talk about who's affected and who's involved...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+"

Mon, 01 May 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ "Living+." They break down how eac...

Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez on the Making of ‘Mrs. Davis’

Thu, 27 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Mrs. Davis’ creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez to talk abo...

How This Episode of ‘Succession’ Sets Up the Rest of the Season

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ “Kill List.” They talk about h...

When HBO Max Becomes Just Max. Plus, Bridget Everett on ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 2.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy talk about how HBO Max will soon become just Max and what it means when a prestige TV...

‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’

Mon, 17 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how Jesse Armstrong i...

Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3

Mon, 10 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discus...

Is All This Money Amazon Is Spending Worth It? Plus, ‘Perry Mason’ and Lee Sung Jin and Jake Schreier on ‘Beef’.

Fri, 07 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a Hollywood Reporter article published this week that details Amazon’s e...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”

Mon, 03 Apr 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They tal...

Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight.

Thu, 30 Mar 2023

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the news that ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 wi...

The Beginning of the End for 'Succession'

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments i...

'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4.

Thu, 23 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' is going to be rema...

‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and some of the difficulties i...

Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6.

Thu, 16 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn will direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ (1:00), then d...

Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony.

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Chris...

What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2.

Fri, 10 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Barry’ will end after this coming season and what it me...

Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, ...

‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’

Thu, 02 Mar 2023

Chris and Andy talk about what is shaping up to be another busy spring for television as shows try t...

The End of 'Succession.' Plus, 'The Last of Us' E7, the 'Party Down' Revival, and 'Cunk on Earth.'

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Succession' will end after its fourth season (1:00) and the...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6. Plus, Where Does Marvel Go After ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?’

Tue, 21 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and which of the shows settings...

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’

Thu, 16 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy talk about Harrison Ford entering the MCU as Thaddeus Ross in the next Captain Americ...

Super Bowl Ads and Trailers and ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5

Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy talk about Super Bowl LVII and some of the trailers that were featured during the gam...

Chuck Klosterman on TV Franchises, Passive Consumption, and Dream Sequences. Plus, Alison Brie on Her New Movie, ‘Somebody I Used to Know.’

Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Andy is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about how, inspired by ‘Yellowstone,’ more and more n...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the newly announced Paramount Plus with Showtime streaming service (1:00),...

HBO CEO Casey Bloys on How the Network Has Adapted in the Streaming Era

Fri, 03 Feb 2023

Chris and Andy are joined by the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, Casey Bloys, to talk a...

‘The Last of Us’ Is More Than Just a Zombie Show. Plus, the ‘Poker Face’ Premiere.

Mon, 30 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a heartbreaking, almost stand-alone episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00)...

The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer and Oscar Nom Reactions!

Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Succession’ Season 4 that was released this week (1:0...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple TV’s Marketing Strategy and Netflix Is Ready for Another ‘Squid Game.’

Mon, 23 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing th...

Reed Hastings Out at Netflix, the New ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer, and the ‘Night Court’ Reboot

Fri, 20 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Reed Hasting is leaving as CEO of Netflix, and what this mea...

Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘The Last of Us’

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and the difficulties of video ga...

The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix

Fri, 13 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about this year’s awkward Golden Globes and whether or not they were a success...

The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with th...

‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Poker Face,’ and How to Hype a TV Show. Plus, Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise.’

Fri, 06 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about two upcoming TV series, ‘The Last of Us’ on HBO and ‘Poker Face’ o...

What We Watched Over the Holiday: ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ and ‘Glass Onion.’ Plus, the ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Finale

Tue, 03 Jan 2023

Chris and Andy talk about what they watched over the winter holidays, including ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes...

The End of the Year Mailbag

Thu, 29 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy round out 2022 by answering some mailbag questions. They talk about their ideal TV-wa...

Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2023. Plus, Is the Sheridan-Verse Slipping?

Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of the new Taylor Sheridan show ‘1923,’ starring Harrison...

Is Streaming TV Broken? Plus, What’s Going On With the DC Universe and ‘The English’

Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. Discovery will be canceling several more shows,...

Lessons Learned From 'The White Lotus' Season 2

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'The White Lotus' Season 2 and whether they were shocked by ...

The Top Ten TV Shows of 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about their top ten favorite TV shows in 2022. They ...

The Penultimate Episode of ‘White Lotus’ S2 and the Premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 2

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the combined streaming service for HBO Max and Discovery+ mi...

The New Indiana Jones Trailer, 'Fleishman Is in Trouble,' and '1899'

Fri, 02 Dec 2022

Chris and Andy hit on some news and notes, like the new Indiana Jones movie trailer dropping, 'Manda...

What 'Strange World' and 'Glass Onion' Can Tell Us About the Goals of Streaming Companies Right Now. Plus, 'The White Lotus' S2E5.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the Disney movie 'Strange World' bombing at the box office and Netflix's d...

The Season Finale of 'Andor' With Creator Tony Gilroy

Wed, 23 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of 'Andor' and the beauty of the show culminating at the...

The Bob Shakeup at Disney, Plus ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ and ‘The White Lotus’

Tue, 22 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the major news that Bob Chapek is out as the CEO of Disney and that former...

'Andor' Episode 11, Plus 'Bluey' Creator Joe Brumm!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Andor,' and what they could possibly be buildi...

‘Atlanta’ Showed Us What Is Possible With TV. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ S2E3

Mon, 14 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Disney will be airing the first two episodes of ‘Andor’ ...

Tony Gilroy Returns to Talk 'Andor' Episode 10

Wed, 09 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk briefly about this latest episode of 'Andor' and the way the previous episodes h...

Are We Headed for a Prestige TV Slump? Plus, ‘White Lotus’ S2E2

Mon, 07 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the signs that we may be heading from a surplus of prestige TV sho...

‘Andor,’ the Final Season of ‘Atlanta,’ and the Russo Brothers

Thu, 03 Nov 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Russo Brothers will be making a live action ‘Hercules’...

‘White Lotus’ Season 2 and the Accidental Series Phenomenon

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some casting news for the second season of ‘Severance’ (1:00) and Andy...

James Gunn Takes Over the DC Universe, New Marvel Trailers, and ‘Andor’ Episode 8

Thu, 27 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn and Peter Safran are being tapped to lead the DC ...

Exit Survey for ‘House of the Dragon’

Mon, 24 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ and reflect on the season as a who...

Our Most Anticipated Shows for the Rest of 2022, Plus ‘Andor’ Episode 7

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of their most anticipated shows for the rest of 2022, including ‘Th...

Is ‘House of the Dragon’ HBO’s New Flagship Show? Plus, Tegan and Sara on Their New Show ‘High School’

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (1:00), and whether i...

‘Andor’ Episode 6, ‘The Midnight Club,’ and ‘High School’

Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about how this latest episode of ‘Andor’ might have been the best hour of 'S...

'Sherwood' and British Crime TV, 'Werewolf By Night,' and Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the British crime series 'Sherwood' and what sets apart British true crime...

Ebon Moss-Bachrach on 'Andor' Episode 5

Thu, 06 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy check in briefly with how they are feeling about 'The Rings of Power' (1:00). Then, t...

Is It Time to Give ‘Abbott Elementary’ the Belt? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ and the New ‘Black Panther’ Trailer

Mon, 03 Oct 2022

Chris and Andy ask if ‘Abbott Elementary’ may be the best show on TV right now (1:00). Then they...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on the Season Finale, Plus ‘Andor’ Episode 4

Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the universally bad reviews for ‘Blonde’ and other “car crash movies...

‘Confess, Fletch,’ ‘Abbot Elementary’ Season 2, ‘Reboot,’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 6

Tue, 27 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the quiet success of the Jon Hamm movie ‘Confess, Fletch’ (1:00), the ...

'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy on the 'Star Wars' Show We’ve Been Waiting For

Wed, 21 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the first few episodes of 'Andor' and what makes it stand apart from other...

'Industry' Season 2 Finale, 'House of the Dragon' Episode 5, and 'Atlanta' Season 4

Tue, 20 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy break down the Season 2 finale of 'Industry,' reflecting on the season as a whole and...

The Highs and Lows of the 2022 Emmys. Plus, 'Industry' Season 2, Episode 7.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about what worked and what didn't during the 2022 Emmys ceremony, including how ...

‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Rings of Power’ Episode 3

Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ and talk about the lack of...

‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Doing Something Unique. Plus, ‘Industry’ S2E6, ‘The Patient,’ and ‘Paper Girls.’

Thu, 08 Sep 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Industry’ and how a ‘Mad Men’ reference rev...

'The Rings of Power' Episodes 1 & 2 Vs. 'House of the Dragon' With Mallory Rubin

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Chris is joined by The Ringer's own Mallory Rubin to discuss the first two episodes of Amazon Prime ...

'Industry' Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on Episodes 4 and 5. Plus, 'Bad Sisters' and 'The Patient'

Thu, 01 Sep 2022

Chris talks about some new shows he has been checking out, including 'Bad Sisters' and 'The Patient'...

'House of the Dragon' S1E2

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy break down the second episode of 'House of Dragon,' talking about some of the reserva...

'House of the Dragon' Is Playing All of the Hits

Mon, 22 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy break down the premier episode of the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon....

The Latest Episode of 'Industry,' 'A League of Their Own,' and the Problems With 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law'

Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the way the show is using traditional...

The ‘Better Call Saul’ Series Finale

Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the series finale of ‘Better Call Saul.’ They talk about whether or no...

'Reservation Dogs,' 'Bluey,' and the Value of Creative Originality. Plus, 'Sandman' Showrunner Allan Heinberg.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022

Andy talks about the importance of the creative originality coming from shows like 'Reservation Dogs...

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Better Call Saul'

Tue, 09 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy talk briefly about the continued fallout at Warner Bros. and HBO Max (1:00). Then, th...

What Is Going on at HBO Max? Plus, ‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Back and Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on 'Industry' Season 2.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy talk about all of the drama going on with Warner Bros. Discovery, including the choic...

'Better Call Saul' S6E11, Plus the 'Andor' Trailer, and 'Industry' Is Back

Tue, 02 Aug 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for 'Andor' that dropped this week and some storylines the ser...

The Simple Pleasure of ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.’ Plus, ‘Irma Vep’ Filmmaker Olivier Assayas.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the allegations that old episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ are being reedi...

All of the Marvel News Out of Comic-Con, Plus 'Better Call Saul' S6E10

Tue, 26 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy talk about all of the Marvel news that came out of Comic-Con this weekend, including ...

The Mid-Summer Mailbag

Thu, 21 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to take stock of our TV landscape as we reach the midpoint of sum...

Creator Peter Gould on What Might Be the Best Episode of 'Better Call Saul' Yet

Tue, 19 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy are joined by 'Better Call Saul' showrunner Peter Gould to talk about the making of t...

Emmy Nominations and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Reactions

Thu, 14 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy return to chat trailers, awards, and more! They begin by reacting to the extended tra...

The Return of ‘Better Call Saul’, Plus, the Season 3 Finale of ‘The Boys’

Tue, 12 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy return to share their thoughts on the most recent episode of ‘Better Call Saul’. ...

Our Mid-2022 Top 10 Shows

Thu, 07 Jul 2022

Chris and Andy are back to count down the best shows of the year … so far! They begin the episode ...

Colby Minifie on ‘The Boys’ Season 3, Plus Why You Should Be Watching ‘Irma Vep’

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Andy talks about ‘The Old Man’ getting renewed for a second season, and why you should give the ...

Seven Reasons Why We Love ‘The Bear,' Plus ‘The Boys’ Check-in and ‘The Old Man'

Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of ‘The Old Man’ and what marks some turning points ...

Jon Snow Returns and the Letdown of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.’ Plus, Jeremy Allen White on His Exciting New Show, ‘The Bear.’

Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the news that a ‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow sequel series is in the wor...

‘The Old Man’ Is A Classic Thriller. Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Renewal and ‘Industry’ Is Coming Back

Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy touch on some news and notes, like ‘Hacks’ getting renewed for a third season (1:...

The ‘Barry’ Season Finale. Plus, ‘Hacks’ Season 2 With Creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs

Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the Season 3 finale of ‘Barry’ and what puts this show in the conversa...

The Shake-Up At Disney, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and Gail Simmons on This Season of 'Top Chef'

Thu, 09 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about Peter Rice, Disney's top TV executive, being ousted from the company and w...

‘The Boys’ Is Back and More Gory Than Ever. Plus, ‘Barry’ Is Only Getting Better

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the news coming out of Netflix's Geeked Week, including a new show...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Was Great, Here’s What It Needed More of. Plus, Emmy Rossum on ‘Angelyne’

Thu, 02 Jun 2022

Chris and Andy talk about what they loved about ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and what the action-packed m...

The Finale of ‘We Own This City’ With Showrunner George Pelecanos

Tue, 31 May 2022

Chris and Andy are joined by George Pelecanos, the showrunner for ‘We Own This City,’ to talk ab...

Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.' Plus: 'Top Chef: Houston'.

Fri, 27 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the first two episode of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' (11:09) and the efforts the show...

The ‘Better Call Saul’ Midseason Finale. Plus, the New ‘Mission: Impossible’ Trailer and ‘Barry’

Tue, 24 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the new trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’ (1...

‘Star Wars’ Says That TV Was the Plan All Along, Plus the ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 Finale

Fri, 20 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the 'Vanity Fair' piece on Lucasfilm’s efforts to create a fleet of ‘S...

‘Better Call Saul’ Paces Itself. Plus, Will ‘Conversations With Friends’ Take Off Like ‘Normal People’ Did?

Tue, 17 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the final episode of the first half of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6 (1:...

Don’t Forget About ‘Hacks.’ Plus, ‘We Own This City’ Ep. 3, and Lewis Pullman of ‘Outer Range’

Thu, 12 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the return of ‘Hacks’ for its second season, and why it’s a show you...

Better Call Saul’ S6E5, ‘Doctor Strange’ Is Back, and Jamie Hector on ‘We Own This City’

Tue, 10 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the uneventfulness of this week’s episode of ‘Better Call Saul’ as w...

The 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'House of Dragon' Trailers, and an 'Atlanta' Season 3 Check In. Plus: Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian.

Thu, 05 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'House of Dragon' trailers that dropped this week...

‘Better Call Saul’ S6E4, Plus Thoughts on ‘Barry’ and ‘Winning Time’

Tue, 03 May 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Better Call Saul,’ and the hollowness of Jimmy ...

Trouble at Netflix, ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ ‘We Own This City,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Author Mick Herron

Thu, 28 Apr 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the troubles at Netflix and some of the belt-tightening the compan...

‘Better Call Saul’ S6E3

Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘Better Call Saul,’ and talk about the deat...

Aya Cash and Liz Hannah on the Making of ‘The Girl From Plainville,’ and the Season 2 Premiere of ‘Russian Doll’

Fri, 22 Apr 2022

Andy touches on the ‘Severance’ season finale and the news that Netflix is losing subscribers (1...

Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, With Joanna Robinson

Tue, 19 Apr 2022

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ Se...

'Outer Range' is 'True Detective' Meets 'Yellowstone' Meets 'Twilight Zone'

Fri, 15 Apr 2022

Chris is joined by The Ringer's Rob Mahoney to talk about their feelings about 'Moon Knight' three e...

The Return of ‘Better Call Saul’ and the Season Finales of ‘Severance’ and ‘The Dropout’

Mon, 11 Apr 2022

Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the poor box office numbers for Michael Bay’s ‘A...

Behind the Scenes of 'Tokyo Vice' With Director Michael Mann

Thu, 07 Apr 2022

This week, Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to assemble their dream prime-time TV lin...

Jerrod Carmichael’s Breakout Weekend, ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Moon Knight,’ and ‘Winning Time’ With Charles Holmes

Mon, 04 Apr 2022

Chris is joined by 'Ringer-verse' cohost Charles Holmes to talk about Jerrod Carmichael’s hosting ...

‘Moon Knight’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Are Here. Plus: ‘Winning Time’ Heats Up and ‘The Girl From Plainville’ Surprises.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ series getting d...

Hiro Murai on ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 and ‘Station Eleven.’ Plus, Where Do the Oscars Go From Here?

Mon, 28 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and other moments from an otherwise boring ...

‘Atlanta’ Is Back and It’s Like It Never Left. Plus, ‘Pachinko’ With Creator Soo Hugh.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the behind-the-scenes drama going on with ‘Mission: Impossible 7...

Who’s Holding the Creative Reins Over at ‘Star Wars’? Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ ‘Severance,’ and ‘Top Chef.’

Mon, 21 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some rewrites to the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series that were made to prevent...

Our Incoming Embarrassment of TV Riches. Plus, Jake Johnson on ‘Minx.’

Fri, 18 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the stacked TV lineup coming in March and April, including ‘Pachinko,’...

‘Severance,’ ‘Winning Time’ Episode 2, and ‘Top Chef.’ Plus, Drug Church Singer Patrick Kindlon.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the next few episodes of ‘Severance’ and how the precision of both the...

Trailer Talk: ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ and ‘Outer Range.’ Plus: ‘Winning Time’ Showrunner Max Borenstein.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some trailers that dropped this week for Season 6 of ‘Better Call Saul’...

‘Winning Time,’ ‘The Dropout,’ and Adam Scott on ‘Severance’

Tue, 08 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Winning Time,’ the new HBO series about the 1980s Lakers, and why it ...

The ‘Slow Horses’ Trailer and ‘Top Chef’ Is Back. Plus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on ‘Against the Ice’

Fri, 04 Mar 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new spy series ‘Slow Horses’ and why it looks like...

Danny McBride on ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Finale

Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they loved about Season 2 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones...

The Wave of “Inspired by True Events” Television

Fri, 25 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the decision to cut several awards from the Oscars' live broadcast, includ...

‘Severance’ Is Stunning. Plus: 'Stranger Things' and the Split TV Season Trend.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe with the announcement that he’...

‘The Rings of Power’ Is a New Kind of Blockbuster TV

Tue, 15 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about all the pop culture news that came out of the 2022 Super Bowl including th...

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Finale. Plus, Are the Oscars Too Predictable?

Thu, 10 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the 2022 Oscar nominations that were announced this week and whether or no...

Jason Mantzoukas on the Joys of 'Reacher.' Plus, His Role in 'Pam & Tommy.'

Tue, 08 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about 'Reacher,' the new Amazon series based o...

‘Pam & Tommy,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Episode 6, and ‘Somebody Somewhere’

Fri, 04 Feb 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘Gaslit’ and ‘The Offer’ and the first few episod...

The ‘Halo’ Trailer, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ and ‘1883’

Mon, 31 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the recently released trailer for the ‘Halo’ live-action series and th...

'The Book of Boba Fett's' Mandalorian Episode and 'The Gilded Age.' Plus: 10 Years of Chris and Andy Podcasting Together, With David Jacoby

Fri, 28 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk about 'The Book of Boba Fett' doing a one-off episode that looked a lot like the...

Sundance Goes Virtual and the HBO Max Success Story. Plus, ‘1883’ and ‘Vigil.’

Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the Sundance Film Festival going all virtual this year and what that means...

The State of Netflix. Plus, 'Lord of the Rings' and the Future of Franchise Pop Culture.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk about the imminent return of ‘Ozark’ and the news that Netflix’s subscribe...

The 'Yellowjackets' Season Finale With Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. Plus, Some Final 'Station Eleven' Thoughts.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy give some final thoughts on 'Station Eleven' and what made this season of TV so speci...

The ‘Station Eleven’ Season Finale With Showrunner Patrick Somerville

Thu, 13 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ showrunner Patrick Somerville to talk about the fi...

‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 8 and 9. Plus, the Sham Golden Globes and ‘South Side’

Tue, 11 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk a little bit about the weirdness of this year’s Golden Globes and also the sta...

Our Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022

Thu, 06 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy talk about some of the shows they are most excited for in 2022 by breaking them down ...

Winter Holiday Catch-up, ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ and ‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 5 and 6

Tue, 04 Jan 2022

Chris and Andy catch up on some content they consumed during the winter holidays, including many thi...

End of the Year Mailbag

Mon, 27 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy round out 2021 by answering some questions from the mailbag. They talk about what tv ...

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Hawkeye’ Season Finale, and ‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 4 and 5

Thu, 23 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the extremely enjoyable ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and how it should be...

The Best TV Shows of 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about their favorite TV shows of 2021, including 'It...

We’re in the Middle of a Pandemic, So Why Do We Love ‘Station Eleven’ So Much?

Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy talk a bit about the poor performance of ‘West Side Story’ at the box office (1:0...

'Succession' Creator Jesse Armstrong on the Season Finale

Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy are joined by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about the show's season fi...

‘Succession’ S3E9: “All the Bells Say”

Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy break down the season finale of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the reveal that Ken...

The New Yorker’s Jeremy Strong Profile and the Drama Around ‘Winning Time.’ Plus, ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Motherland.’

Thu, 09 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the New Yorker profile of Jeremy Strong that dropped before last week’s ...

'Succession' S3E8: "Chiantishire"

Mon, 06 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy start with the major cliffhanger at the end of the episode before working their way ...

Remembering Stephen Sondheim, 'Hawkeye,' and a Conversation With 'Love Life' Creator Sam Boyd

Thu, 02 Dec 2021

Chris and Andy remember Stephen Sondheim, the prolific creator of musicals like 'West Side Story' an...

‘Succession’ S3E7: “Too Much Birthday”

Mon, 29 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about everyone leavi...

‘Succession’ S3E6: “What It Takes”

Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the Roys pickin...

The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer, ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ and ‘The Shrink Next Door’

Thu, 18 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer and the expectations it sets for...

‘Succession’ S3E5: “Retired Janitors of Idaho”

Mon, 15 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about this episode fe...

The Hits—and Major Misses—of ‘Eternals’

Thu, 11 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe (1:00) before getting into the...

‘Succession’ S3E4: “Lion in the Meadow”

Mon, 08 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the introductio...

'Eternals' Preview, the 'Station Eleven' Trailer, and 'Love Life' Season 2

Thu, 04 Nov 2021

Ahead of the premiere of 'Eternals,' Chris and Andy talk about where the movie might lead the Marvel...

'Succession' S3E3: "Disruption"

Mon, 01 Nov 2021

Chris and Andy take us through the plot of the latest episode of 'Succession' (2:53) before debati...

What Is Making 'Dune' Such a Phenomenon? Plus, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'

Thu, 28 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the success that 'Dune' is having amid all-time low moviegoing (4:42) and ...

‘Succession’ S3E2: “Mass in Time of War”

Mon, 25 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Succession’ S3E2, “Mass in Time of War.” They discuss the many ve...

'The Velvet Underground' Documentary, 'The Batman' Trailer, and 'Y: The Last Man's' Cancellation

Thu, 21 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy talk about what makes 'The Velvet Underground' such a great movie documentary (1:00) ...

Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Succession’ Season 3

Mon, 18 Oct 2021

‘Succession’ is back and Chris and Andy are here to break it all down. They give some instant re...

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and the Art of the Pan. Plus, Previewing ‘Succession’ Season 3.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy talk about some reviews that rip apart ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and what critics...

'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV

Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy talk about 'In the Heights' and 'No Time to Die' and what successful movies and TV lo...

Does 'Squid Game' Hold the Belt? Plus More Questions From a 'Watch' Mailbag.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy open the mailbag to answer questions about which genres of TV they think will disappe...

What Did ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Achieve? Plus, the Life and Legacy of Anthony Bourdain With Tom Vitale.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021

Chris and Andy have an in-depth discussion about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ (1:11) and where th...

‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and the Legacy of ‘The Sopranos,’ Plus More 'Squid Game’

Thu, 30 Sep 2021

On the eve of its release, Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and why ‘The ...

The ‘Squid Game’ Phenomenon, ‘Foundation,’ and a Conversation With ‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo

Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the word-of-mouth phenomenon ‘Squid Game’ and how it shows that Netfli...

The ‘Reservation Dogs’ Finale, ‘Top Chef’ News, and an Interview With ‘Midnight Mass’ Creators Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy

Thu, 23 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the potential IATSE strike and how it might affect the production industry...

Reacting to the 73rd Emmys, TV’s Most Important Night (?)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy break down Sunday night’s Emmy awards. They talk about the show itself (1:22), Netf...

Is ‘Reservation Dogs’ the Best Show of the Year? Plus, Paramount Shake-up and Emmys Preview.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy talk about Jim Gianopulos’s exit from Paramount and the struggles the studio has fa...

The ‘Hawkeye’ Trailer, ‘Y: The Last Man,’ and a Conversation With Lindsey Buckingham

Mon, 13 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Hawkeye’ trailer that was just dropped and what we can expect fro...

Remembering Micheal K. Williams, the ‘Matrix Resurrections' Trailer, and the Problems With ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’

Thu, 09 Sep 2021

Michael K. Williams passed away on Monday. Chris and Andy reflect on his iconic roles in ‘The Wire...

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Trailer, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers

Thu, 02 Sep 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that just came out for Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Mayor of Kingst...

Netflix “Saves” ‘Manifest.’ Plus, ‘Stillwater’ and ‘100 Foot Wave’

Tue, 31 Aug 2021

Netflix is bringing back the NBC drama ‘Manifest’ for its fourth and final season after it found...

Breaking Down the ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ Trailer. Plus, Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches on Their New Album

Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Chris and Andy talk briefly about the new HBO documentary series ‘100 Foot Wave’ (1:18) before g...

An October Premier for ‘Succession’ and More Fall TV Previews. Plus, Thoughts on ‘The Chair’

Tue, 24 Aug 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Succession’ will be back in October for its third seaso...

The Poor Timing of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers.’ Plus, ‘The Pursuit of Love’ Creator Emily Mortimer.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021

It’s hard to not compare David E. Kelley’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ to Mike White’s ‘The...

‘The White Lotus’ Season Finale and Barry Jenkins on ‘The Underground Railroad’

Mon, 16 Aug 2021

Chris and Andy break down the season finale of ‘The White Lotus’ and reflect on why the season w...

‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘What If…?,’ and a Conversation With Andrew Haigh and Jack O’Connell of ‘The North Water’

Thu, 12 Aug 2021

Chris and Andy talk about ‘The White Lotus’ getting renewed for a second season (3:54) before ge...

The Hello Sunshine Sale and What It Means to Have a TV Brand. Plus, ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘The White Lotus’

Mon, 09 Aug 2021

Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, sold to a Blackstone-backed media company for a...

What Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney Tells Us About the Movie Industry Right Now. Plus, the 'House of Gucci' Trailer and 'The White Lotus' Episode 4.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over an alleged breach of contract for not releasing 'Black Widow...

'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and the Problem With Nostalgia Play. Plus, Peacock's Olympics Coverage and 'The North Water.'

Thu, 29 Jul 2021

Chris and Andy send well wishes to Bob Odenkirk, who suffered a heart-related incident on the set of...

Michaela Coel in the MCU, 'Donda' Musings, 'Ted Lasso,' and 'The White Lotus' Episode 3

Mon, 26 Jul 2021

Chris and Andy catch up on some things they missed during their week off, including news that Michae...

Emmy Nominations, the 'Loki' Season Finale, and Where 'Black Widow' Belongs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Thu, 15 Jul 2021

Chris and Andy break down the Emmy nominations that were announced this week, including the very sta...

'The White Lotus' Premiere and Mailbag Questions

Mon, 12 Jul 2021

Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of HBO’s new show 'The White Lotus.' Then they answer some lis...

‘Succession’ Season 3 Trailer Reaction, Plus ‘Loki’ Episode 5

Thu, 08 Jul 2021

Trailers galore! Chris and Andy discuss four recently dropped trailers, starting with the long-await...

Breaking Down the ‘Top Chef: Portland’ Season Finale. Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 4.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021

Chris and Andy break down the season finale of ‘Top Chef’ (1:41) and reflect on how COVID impact...

The ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise and Our Other Cultural Weak Spots. Plus, ‘Evil’ and ‘Physical.’

Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy talk about never seeing the ‘Fast & Furious’ movies and how you sometimes miss yo...

A Streaming Wars Update, ‘Loki’ Episode 3, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Top Chef’

Fri, 25 Jun 2021

A recent Vulture piece revealed what 12 anonymous Hollywood insiders think about who’s really winn...

The End of Jay-Z, the Omnipresence of Drake, and East Coast vs. West Coast Rap With Wosny Lambre

Mon, 21 Jun 2021

Chris is joined by Ringer staff writer Wosny Lambre for a wide-ranging conversation on his TV-watchi...

Podcasts As IP, the Low Stakes of ‘Loki’, and This Week’s ‘Top Chef’

Fri, 18 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Apple+ series ‘The Shrink Next Door’ and how more ...

The Creators of 'Hacks' on Making One of the Best Shows of the Year So Far | Bonus Episode

Wed, 16 Jun 2021

Andy is joined by Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello, the creators of 'Hacks,' to talk ab...

‘Hacks’ Season Finale, Plus ‘In the Heights’ at the Box Office

Tue, 15 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy discuss the reported box office performance of ‘In the Heights’ (5:46). Then they...

‘Loki’ Is Weird, That’s a Good Thing. Plus, Possibly the Best Episode of ‘Top Chef’ So Far?

Fri, 11 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘Loki’ and why it’s watchable even for non-comi...

'Le Bureau des Légendes' Season 5 and an Interview With Creator Éric Rochant

Wed, 09 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the fifth and final season of 'Le Bureau des Légendes' and reflect on the...

‘Loki’ Is Coming. Are We Ready for More Comic Book TV? Plus, the ‘No Sudden Move’ Trailer, ‘Sweet Tooth,’ and ‘We Are Lady Parts.’

Mon, 07 Jun 2021

‘Loki’ is coming: Are we ready for the return of comic book TV after a short hiatus (2:17)? Plus...

Previewing the Summer TV Slate, Plus ‘Top Chef: Portland’

Fri, 04 Jun 2021

Chris and Andy wrap up a few final thoughts on ‘Mare of Easttown’ (7:03) before previewing a few...

Kate Winslet on the 'Mare of Easttown' Finale and Becoming the Titular Mare | Bonus Episode

Tue, 01 Jun 2021

For the second time, Chris and Andy are joined by Kate Winslet to talk about the 'Mare of Easttown' ...

The ‘Mare of Easttown’ Season Finale With Creator Brad Ingelsby

Mon, 31 May 2021

Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘Mare of Easttown’ and how the episode wrapped up all th...

Amazon Buys MGM—What Will They Do With It? Plus, This Week’s ‘Top Chef,’ With Juliet Litman.

Fri, 28 May 2021

Amazon is buying MGM to the tune of $8.45 billion, so Chris and Andy surmise what exactly they will ...

The 'Eternals’ Trailer, Prequel Problems, and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 6

Mon, 24 May 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the 'Eternals’ trailer that dropped on Monday morning and what Chloe Zha...

Breaking Down the Restaurant Wars on ‘Top Chef: Portland’ and a Conversation With ‘For All Mankind’ Showrunner Ron Moore

Fri, 21 May 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Amazon is in talks to buy MGM for the hefty price of $9 bill...

'Le Bureau des Légendes,' Seasons 3 and 4 | Bonus Episode

Thu, 20 May 2021

Chris and Andy break down the third and fourth seasons of the French spy series 'Le Bureau des Lége...

How the AT&T and WarnerMedia Breakup Will Reverberate Through the TV Industry. Plus, ‘The Underground Railroad,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 5.

Mon, 17 May 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that AT&T is spinning off its WarnerMedia assets (including HBO) ...

Marvel’s (Lack of) Showrunners, ‘The Underground Railroad,’ and Is ‘Top Chef’ Too Nice This Season?

Fri, 14 May 2021

Is Marvel returning to the golden age studio system by having executives make creative decisions for...

Netflix Plüs, the Dominance of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Girls5Eva,’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 4

Mon, 10 May 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Netflix is reportedly testing a service called N-Plus that w...

‘Succession’ Casting News, ‘Top Chef’ Episode 6, and Rob McElhenney on ‘Mythic Quest’ Season 2

Fri, 07 May 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Alexander Skarsgard and Adrien Brody are going to be in ‘S...

‘For All Mankind,’ Marvel and ‘Eternals,’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 3

Mon, 03 May 2021

When ‘For All Mankind’ premiered, Chris wasn’t ready to go to space, but now he’s caught up ...

Malcolm Spellman on Creating ‘The Falcon and Winter Soldier.’ Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Episode 5.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy touch on some TV news from the week (1:00) before getting into this week’s episode ...

'Le Bureau des Légendes,' Seasons 1 and 2 | Bonus Episode

Wed, 28 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy have accepted an undercover mission to break down the first two seasons of the French...

Oscars 2021 Misfires, 'Mare of Easttown,' 'The Falcon and Winter Soldier' Finale, and Michelle Zauner on Her Book, 'Crying in H Mart'

Mon, 26 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy talk about some of the weird choices made during last night's muted and experimental ...

Netflix Woes, ‘How I Met Your Father,’ and ‘Top Chef’ E4. Plus Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper!

Fri, 23 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the rumors that ‘Mindhunter’ may be coming back and what it means for ...

‘Minari,’ ‘Mare of Easttown,’ and the Penultimate Episode of ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’

Mon, 19 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Minari’ and this unique and strange award season (2:50). Then, they b...

Kate Winslet on Becoming ‘Mare of Easttown.’ Plus, ‘Top Chef’ S18E3.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘Top Chef: Portland’ (2:29) before previewi...

Where Is 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Trying to Go? Plus, Some Listener Questions.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021

Is 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' getting lost in the weeds by trying to be more than a buddy c...

‘Top Chef: Portland’ Episode 2 Recap and a Phoebe Waller-Bridge Update

Fri, 09 Apr 2021

Phoebe Waller-Bridge will star in the fifth Indiana Jones film; Chris and Andy discuss her rapid suc...

‘Game of Thrones’ 10 Years Later, the ‘Loki’ Trailer, and ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Episode 3

Mon, 05 Apr 2021

Chris and Andy talk about HBO’s announcement that they will run a month of special programming for...

‘Top Chef: Portland’ Episode 1 and Remembering Larry McMurtry

Fri, 02 Apr 2021

Does James Cameron really need to make a third and a fourth ‘Avatar’ movie? Chris and Andy talk ...

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series, the State of Movies, and ‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’ With Sean Fennessey

Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the cast of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series that includes ...

‘Black Widow’ Goes to Disney+ and ‘Superstore’ Ends. Plus, Listener Questions and Our Case for ‘The Bureau.’

Thu, 25 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Black Widow’ will be available for purchase on Disney+ ...

What Can ‘Game of Thrones’ Learn From Other Universe-Expanding Sequels? Plus, ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Episode 1.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021

How does Zach Snyder’s ‘The Justice League’ affect HBO Max’s business model (2:53)? Three ad...

Previewing 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' Plus, Russell T. Davies on the Creation of 'It's a Sin.'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy talk about some Taylor Sheridan–verse casting news (3:38) and preview 'The Falcon a...

The State of the Television Industry One Year Into the Pandemic

Tue, 16 Mar 2021

One year in, Chris and Andy reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entertainment indu...

What We’re Watching During a Marvel Hiatus, Plus: Listener Questions

Thu, 11 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy talk about what they’ve been watching in the time between the conclusion of ‘Wand...

Questions From the ‘WandaVision’ Finale. Plus, ‘The Investigation’ and ‘Beartown.’

Mon, 08 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Investigation’ and ‘Beartown,’ two Scandinavian TV shows they...

Expectations for the ‘WandaVision’ Finale. Plus, What Makes ‘It’s a Sin’ One of Our Favorite Shows of the Year So Far.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy try to answer some questions about ‘WandaVision’ ahead of the season finale this ...

What We Talk About When We Talk About 'WandaVision'

Tue, 02 Mar 2021

Chris and Andy discuss the fallout of the 2021 Golden Globes, including wins for ‘The Crown’ and...

What Is Paramount+ Trying to Offer? Plus: ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Nomadland’

Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Paramount+ announced a bunch of series that will be available on its platform this week, including s...

Donald Glover’s Amazon Deal and a Temperature Check on ‘WandaVision’

Tue, 23 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy talk about how Donald Glover’s eight-figure deal with Amazon might impact the strea...

Ethan Hawke on 'The Good Lord Bird' and His Journey As an Actor

Fri, 19 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy are joined by Ethan Hawke to talk about choosing 'The Good Lord Bird' as his first fo...

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ and ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.’ Plus, How Spoiler Culture Affects ‘WandaVision.’

Tue, 16 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover will be adapting ‘M...

What Do We Want Out of ‘True Detective’ Season 4? Plus: ‘The Head’ and ‘Vida Perfecta.’

Fri, 12 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy discuss a grab bag of pop culture news, including Pedro Pascal heading up the forthco...

‘WandaVision’ Is Both Deep and Empty. Plus Paramount+ and Super Bowl Pop Culture Thoughts

Mon, 08 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy give their thoughts on all of the pop culture moments during the Super Bowl (1:00), i...

Do the Golden Globes Matter for TV Anymore? Plus, Criterion Collections for Television.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021

Chris and Andy make some predictions about who the surprise cameo at the end of ‘WandaVision’ mi...

The Difficulties of Making Reactive Television. Plus, Disney+ Remains Dominant While ‘WandaVision’ Finds Its Groove

Tue, 02 Feb 2021

There have already been three different screen adaptions of the GameStop story announced, and will a...

‘Industry’ Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on the Made-for-TV GameStop Story. Plus: ‘Game of Thrones’ News and ‘Mr. Mayor.’

Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Chris is joined by ‘Industry’ creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay to talk about the GameStop sto...

‘Euphoria’ Specials, ‘In & of Itself,’ the ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Trailer, and ‘WandaVision’ Episode 3

Tue, 26 Jan 2021

In a wide-ranging episode of ‘The Watch,’ Chris and Andy cover the ‘Euphoria’ specials (6:08...

‘The Watch’ Mailbag: Late Night After Trump, the Ongoing Streaming Services Battle, and What Makes a Successful TV Show

Thu, 21 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to talk about what late-night TV and TV in general will look like...

Who Is ‘WandaVision’ for? Plus, Ethan Hawke Enters the MCU and ‘Search Party’ Season 4.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Ethan Hawke will be playing the villain in Marvel’s ‘Moo...

The Watch Goes French: ‘Call My Agent!’ and ‘Lupin’

Thu, 14 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy break down the news that Chris Evans might be reprising his role as Captain America (...

Shows That Delighted Us: ‘How to With John Wilson,’ ‘Pretend It’s a City,’ and ‘Mr. Mayor’

Tue, 12 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy discuss some TV news, including the just-announced ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘A...

Watching History on Cable News, Plus a Pop Culture Grab Bag

Fri, 08 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy talk about what it was like watching the last 48 hours unfold on cable news and wheth...

Our Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2021

Tue, 05 Jan 2021

Chris and Andy talk about some of the shows and movies they watched over the holidays, including ‘...

The Watch's Year in Review Mailbag

Thu, 31 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy break open the mailbag to answer questions like whether they were more drawn to trav...

The Movies, Music, and TV That Helped Us Through 2020, With Jason Mantzoukas

Mon, 28 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about some of the pop culture that helped them...

Wrapping Up Our 'Industry' Talk With Myha'la Herrold

Thu, 24 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy give some final thoughts on 'The Mandalorian' and the forthcoming Beatles documentary...

Breaking Down ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Finale With Mallory Rubin

Tue, 22 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy are joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the Season 2 finale of ‘The Mandalorian.’...

The Best TV Shows of 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about the state of tv in 2020 (1:00) and some of the...

‘The Mandalorian’ Penultimate Episode, Lots and Lots of Marvel News, and Remembering John le Carré

Tue, 15 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy break down the penultimate episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and try to parse where th...

'Star Wars' News Emergency Podcast

Fri, 11 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy break down the huge slate of 'Star Wars' programming that Disney announced at their i...

Spider-Man Enters the Multiverse. Plus, HBO Max Drama Continued and an Interview with ‘Industry’ Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down.

Thu, 10 Dec 2020

News broke this week that past 'Spider-Man' actors like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will be re...

‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Mank,’ and an Interview With ‘A Teacher’ Creator Hannah Fidell

Mon, 07 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and make some predictions for ...

An Interview With ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Director Scott Frank. Plus, the Major HBO Max News and ‘Industry’ Episode 4.

Fri, 04 Dec 2020

In industry-shaking news, Warner Bros. announced this week that they will send their entire 2021 mov...

‘The Undoing’ Finale, Mallory Rubin on a Turning Point for ‘The Mandalorian,’ and Melissa Maerz on the History of ‘Dazed and Confused’

Tue, 01 Dec 2020

Chris and Andy break down the ultimately disappointing finale of ‘The Undoing’ (8:31). Then, the...

Breaking Down All of ‘The Crown’ Season 4 | Bonus Episode

Thu, 26 Nov 2020

Chris is joined by resident ‘The Crown’ expert Amanda Dobbins to break down the fourth season of...

What Makes ‘The Mandalorian’ So Enjoyable? Plus, Hugh Grant on Episode 5 of ‘The Undoing.’

Mon, 23 Nov 2020

Netflix revealed that 62 million people watched ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ once again cherry-pickin...

Is ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ HBO Max’s Hail Mary? Plus, ‘Industry’ and ‘The Crown’ S4, E3-6.

Thu, 19 Nov 2020

‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ which was originally supposed to premiere over the summer, will now hit HBO...

‘The Mandalorian,’ Anya Taylor-Joy on ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and ‘The Crown’ Season 4

Tue, 17 Nov 2020

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ which played to its stre...

Lessons Learned After One Year of Disney+. Plus, ‘The Outsider’ Cancellation and All in on HBO’s ‘Industry.’

Fri, 13 Nov 2020

Chris and Andy check in with how well Disney+ is doing one year after its launch date (2:32). Then, ...

‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and ‘The Undoing.’ Plus, Remembering Alex Trebek With Claire McNear

Mon, 09 Nov 2020

The second episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 continues with even more Baby Yoda (6:17). The ...

The Watch (Trailer)

Fri, 06 Nov 2020

Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -...

Mailbag Episode: Streaming Strategies, TV in 2020, ‘Top Chef’ Talk, and More

Thu, 05 Nov 2020

Chris and Andy break open the mailbag to talk about which streaming services they would pay for if t...

‘The Mandalorian’ Returns. Plus, Remembering Sean Connery and ‘The Undoing’ Episode 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2020

Chris and Andy remember some of their favorite Sean Connery performances after the actor passed away...

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ May Be the Best Thing on TV Right Now. Plus, Apple TV+ Is Making Moves.

Fri, 30 Oct 2020

Apple TV+ reportedly wants to bring the new James Bond movie to streaming, and they're also launchin...

An Ode to David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter.’ Plus, ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ and ‘The Undoing.’

Tue, 27 Oct 2020

News broke last week that David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter’ will not be returning for a third seaso...

Could Anything Have Saved Quibi? Plus, the End of ‘The Third Day.’

Fri, 23 Oct 2020

To not a lot of people’s surprise, the short-form streaming service Quibi shut down this week (01:...

The Pleasures of Passive TV Watching and Where We're at With Prestige TV

Tue, 20 Oct 2020

What has been lost from the viewing experience now that most TV requires you to actively pay attenti...

A Grab Bag of Pop Culture Recommendations and Rob Harvilla on the Music of the '90s

Fri, 16 Oct 2020

Chris and Andy recommend a few shows that they’re liking that are not normal “Watch fare,” inc...

Disney Reshuffles Toward Streaming and Breaking Down ‘The Boys’ Season Finale with Showrunner Eric Kripke

Tue, 13 Oct 2020

In another sign of the times, Disney announced this week that they’re moving resources away from t...

Breaking Down ‘The Third Day’ and ‘Fargo.’ Plus: ‘Gangs of London’ With Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano.

Fri, 09 Oct 2020

Chris and Andy break down the hard-to-stomach fourth episode of ‘The Third Day’ (4:23), the thir...

‘Glow’ Is Cancelled. Plus: ‘The Good Lord Bird,’ ‘The Boys,’ and Ryan and Musa From ‘Stadio’ on ‘All or Nothing.’

Mon, 05 Oct 2020

Despite ‘Glow’ being renewed for a fourth and final season, Netflix announced they are cancellin...

Welcome ‘Ms. Marvel,’ Barry Jenkins and Disney, and an Interview With ‘Ted Lasso’ Executive Producer Bill Lawrence

Fri, 02 Oct 2020

Marvel announced this week that a ‘Ms. Marvel’ series will be coming to Disney+ and that they’...

Breaking Down the Maximalist Violence in ‘Utopia’ and ‘Fargo’ Season 4

Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Chris and Andy do a quick check-in about how much violence on TV they can stomach these days (1:33)....

The Rolling Stone Best 500 Albums List and the Canonization of Music. Plus, Katherine Waterston on ‘The Third Day.’

Thu, 24 Sep 2020

We talk about Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ list and the act of canon-maki...

Breaking Down the 2020 Emmys and What They Mean for TV. Plus, Dave Chang on His New Memoir, ‘Eat a Peach.'

Tue, 22 Sep 2020

It was a ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sweep at the Emmys on Sunday. Does that speak to the power of the Ne...

The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 2 Trailer, ‘The Third Day,’ and Chloë Sevigny on ‘We Are Who We Are’

Fri, 18 Sep 2020

The trailer for the second season of ‘The Mandalorian’ dropped this week and it featured lots of...

Which Streaming Services Will Survive? Plus, Previewing Monday Nights on HBO, More Superhero Talk, and Aya Cash From ‘The Boys’

Tue, 15 Sep 2020

After a slight executive shakeup at Netflix, we take a temperature check of how each of the major st...

What the ‘Dune’ Trailer Reveals About the Star Wars Franchise. Plus, the End of ‘The Walking Dead’ and Breaking Down ‘The Boys’ S2E1-3.

Fri, 11 Sep 2020

The trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ was released this week, and the movie looks expensiv...

Mailbag Episode: Pandemic Content, Best Music of 2020 So Far, and What Shows to Look Forward to the Rest of This Year

Mon, 07 Sep 2020

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag and cover topics like whether or not they want to see COVID-19 st...

The Challenges of Adapting ‘The Three-Body Problem,’ Plus ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘All or Nothing,’ and Previewing ‘The Boys’ Season 2

Fri, 04 Sep 2020

News that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are going to adapt the sci-fi series ‘The Three Body Proble...

Remembering Chadwick Boseman With Reggie Ugwu. Plus: ‘I May Destroy You’ Finale and an Interview With the Killers' Brandon Flowers.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Chris and Andy are joined by New York Times culture reporter Reggie Ugwu to talk about the life and ...

Are TV Shows the New Movies? A Podcast Crossover Special, Part 2.

Fri, 28 Aug 2020

In a special mega-pod, Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins for a two-part...

The 'Lonesome Dove' Megapod | Bonus Episode

Wed, 26 Aug 2020

Welcome to the Summer of Dove. All four segments of Chris and Andy talking about the book and minise...

The Next Era of the DC Universe Is Here. Plus, ‘Lovecraft Country’ Episode 2, and an Interview With George Pelecanos.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020

The teaser trailer for ‘The Batman’ was released over the weekend, along with some other DC Univ...

Affleck Back to Batman? A New Spider-Woman? Plus, Lonesome Dove Pt. 4

Fri, 21 Aug 2020

Following announcements about upcoming Spider-Woman, Kraven the Hunter, and Batman projects, Chris a...

Breaking Down ‘Lovecraft Country” with Showrunner Misha Green. Plus, the Third Installment of ‘Lonesome Dove’

Mon, 17 Aug 2020

‘Lovecraft Country’ is a big, chewy show in a similar vein to other HBO shows, such as ‘The Ou...

'I May Destroy You Never Lets Up', Jake Johnson on ‘Hoops', and 'Lonesome Dove' Pt. 2

Thu, 13 Aug 2020

Chris and Andy talk about HBO Max’s troubles, including its distribution struggles (02:39). Then a...

What Just Happened at HBO Max, Justin Charity and Micah Peters on ‘Sound Only,’ and Part 1 of ‘Lonesome Dove’

Mon, 10 Aug 2020

Chris and Andy discuss the recent executive shake-up at HBO Max, HBO’s confusing transition of the...

If 'High Fidelity' Can't Survive in Hollywood, What Can? Plus, an Interview With Timothy Simons About 'Yes, God, Yes'

Thu, 06 Aug 2020

Hulu announced this week that it's canceling the critically loved show ‘High Fidelity’ starring ...

Our Nostalgia for Syndicated Television, Plus: X-Men Past, Present, and Future With Jason Concepcion

Mon, 03 Aug 2020

Chris and Andy reminisce about the comfort of after-school television and the cartoons they used to ...

What Do the Emmy Nominations Tell Us About the Current TV Landscape? Plus ‘I May Destroy You’ and ‘Perry Mason.’

Thu, 30 Jul 2020

We break down the 2020 Emmy nominations, including some very obvious snubs (8:01) and what they tell...

Thoughts on ‘Folklore,’ the ‘Tenet’ Dilemma, and Rediscovering Sitcoms

Mon, 27 Jul 2020

Some thoughts on Taylor Swift’s surprise album ‘Folklore’ and the art of a quarantine album re...

The End of Cable as We Know It? Plus, Wrapping up ‘Dark’ Season 3 and an Interview With Mark Duplass.

Thu, 23 Jul 2020

Chris and Andy explore the phenomenon that is ‘Yellowstone’ (6:28) before having a broader conve...

'Game of Thrones' Prequel News and the State of TV IP, Plus 'Dark' S3

Tue, 21 Jul 2020

Andy shares a bit of news about ‘Briarpatch’ (7:27). Then, the guys talk about the ‘Game of Th...

Do We Have Old-TV-Show Fever? Plus, ‘Dark’ Season 3 and ‘I May Destroy You’

Thu, 16 Jul 2020

With Netflix adding ‘Supermarket Sweep’ to its catalog and Peacock debuting a large library of o...

What Are the Secrets of the Peacock Library? And an Interview With Roy Wood Jr. of ‘The Daily Show’

Tue, 14 Jul 2020

Though it’s dense and complicated, ‘Dark’ is still an enticing show (3:25). NBC’s streaming ...

Michaela Coel's 'I May Destroy You' Continues to Be Brilliant. Plus, Parsing 'Dark' and an Interview With Ramy Youssef.

Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Before we jump into Season 3 of 'Dark,' we need to mentally prepare ourselves for how twisted this s...

In the Streaming World, How Do We Decide When It’s Time for a TV Show to End? Plus, ‘Betty’ Director Crystal Moselle

Tue, 07 Jul 2020

Netflix announced this week that both ‘Dead to Me’ and ‘Ozark’ will be airing their final se...

Top Five TV Shows of the Year, Plus: Sarah Snook on ‘Succession’

Tue, 30 Jun 2020

As The Ringer discusses their top shows of the year, Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald follow suit and b...

‘Betty’ Is a Love Letter to Being Young in New York. Plus: Peacock News and ‘I May Destroy You’

Fri, 26 Jun 2020

‘Betty,’ a show on HBO about a pack of skateboarding teen girls, is joyous and depicts being you...

‘Perry Mason’ Is Dark, but to What End? Plus: the Top Chef, Melissa King.

Tue, 23 Jun 2020

‘Perry Mason,’ the HBO reboot starring Matthew Rhys, is very expensive and very dark. Will eithe...

Padma Lakshmi on ‘Top Chef’ and ‘Taste the Nation.’ Plus, ‘The King of Staten Island.’

Thu, 18 Jun 2020

Is ‘The King of Staten Island’ a good movie? Or is it just that there have been no new movies in...

What Happens to Your Cable Bill Once You Start Paying for New Movies, Too? Plus, ‘Top Chef’ and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Tue, 16 Jun 2020

On top of your various streaming services, you’re probably going to want to pay for straight-to-vi...

'I May Destroy You' Is Astonishing. Plus, Sam Boyd, the Creator of ‘Love Life’

Fri, 12 Jun 2020

‘I May Destroy You,’ written by and starring Michaela Coel, may be the one of the best new shows...

‘Space Force’ Isn’t Sure What It Wants to Be. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ and Elwood Reid on ‘Barkskins’

Tue, 09 Jun 2020

We recap last week’s episode of ‘Top Chef’ in which the contestants head to Italy to hunt some...

Our HBO Max Prime-time Grids. Plus, Time Traveling with TV and ‘Top Chef’

Fri, 29 May 2020

Revisiting a beloved TV show that you haven’t seen in a long time can almost feel like traveling b...

‘The Great’ Is Very Good. Plus Kristen Bell on ‘Central Park,’ ‘Veronica Mars,’ and ‘Frozen.’

Fri, 22 May 2020

Some musings on getting older (3:44) and then ‘The Great,’ a show you may have skipped over beca...

Remembering Lynn Shelton, Dan Pfeiffer on ‘Top Chef,’ and James Badge Dale on ‘Hightown’

Tue, 19 May 2020

We take a moment to remember Lynn Shelton, a brilliant director of movies and TV (1:00). Then, Dan P...

What Does HBO Max Mean for HBO? Plus, Paul Mescal of ‘Normal People’

Fri, 15 May 2020

HBO Max is set to launch on May 27 with an impressive streaming library (5:29). The streaming servic...

‘Top Chef: All-Stars’ Is Our New Favorite Sport. Plus, Kathryn Hahn!

Tue, 12 May 2020

Unsurprisingly, Quibi is not doing well while everyone is stuck at home. We explain why we have some...

The Tricky Art of Making a Streaming Comedy and ‘Normal People’ Season Review. Plus, ‘Arkansas’ Director Clark Duke | The Watch

Fri, 08 May 2020

The trailer for ‘Space Force,’ Netflix’s flashy comedy created by Greg Daniels and Steve Carre...

A Tale of Two ‘Tiger King’ Adaptations, ‘Normal People,’ and Tom Pelphrey of ‘Ozark’ | The Watch

Tue, 05 May 2020

It now looks like there’s not one, but two ‘Tiger King’ adaptations in the works, and this rev...

Why ‘Normal People’ Is So Captivating, Featuring Director Lenny Abrahamson | The Watch

Fri, 01 May 2020

The cult of Sally Rooney and stellar performances from the two young actors (4:06) are what makes ‘...

The Magic of ‘Top Chef’ Over the Years; Plus, HBO’s ‘Run’ | The Watch

Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Chris and Andy go deep on their love for ‘Top Chef’ (6:31) and talk about why you form unique re...

You Don’t Need to Worry About Netflix, They’re Doing Just Fine. Plus: The ‘Devs’ Season Finale. | The Watch

Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Netflix added 15.8 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, showing in no small way that it...

Breaking Down the 'Better Call Saul' Finale. Plus: Actor Tony Dalton on Playing Lalo Salamanca. | The Watch

Tue, 21 Apr 2020

Chris and Andy hone in on the season finale of their favorite show of the year: 'Better Call Saul.' ...

Hollywood Dealmaking Doesn’t Stop, Even If Production Does. Plus That 'Better Call Saul Scene' and Rosario Dawson on the 'Briarpatch' Finale. | The Watch

Fri, 17 Apr 2020

Andy reflects on his time making ‘Briarpatch’ after the season finale aired this week (1:06). Pr...

The Magic of a Live Instagram Beats Battle, Plus ‘Run’ and ‘Devs’ | The Watch

Tue, 14 Apr 2020

On Saturday night DJ Premier and RZA faced off on Instagram Live for a two-hour beats battle. It mig...

Laura Linney of 'Ozark.' Plus: ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Top Chef,’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ | The Watch

Fri, 10 Apr 2020

There was not one, but two shows with desert-wandering scenes this week. Chris and Andy talk about ‘...

Quibi Is Interesting Even If the Shows Aren’t Yet. Plus: The Greatness of ‘ZeroZeroZero’ With Andrea Riseborough | The Watch

Tue, 07 Apr 2020

Quibi, the streaming service that features shows that are just seven to nine minutes long, launched ...

Is the New TV Pipeline Drying Up? Plus: Rhea Seehorn of ‘Better Call Saul’ on Playing Kim Wexler. | The Watch

Fri, 03 Apr 2020

Many TV productions on pause due to COVID-19—what will happen a few months down the road if there ...

The Best TV Character of the Century. Plus: ‘Ozark’ Season 3 With Executive Producer Chris Mundy | The Watch

Tue, 31 Mar 2020

The Ringer launched its Best TV Character of the Century bracket today, which led us to debate what ...

Missed Pop Culture Moments and ‘Better Call Saul’ S5E6. Plus: An Interview with Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee | The Watch

Fri, 27 Mar 2020

We draw from the mailbag to talk about some pop culture moments we feel like we missed out on, inclu...

What to Watch: ‘Devs,' ‘Tiger King,’ and ‘ZeroZeroZero.’ Plus: Our Dream TV Adaptations | The Watch

Tue, 24 Mar 2020

The Season 10 finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ aired last night and marked a remarkable comeback...

‘Better Call Saul’ S5E5 and How Reese Witherspoon Cracked the Celebrity TV Code | The Watch

Fri, 20 Mar 2020

Social distancing is making us appreciate TV in a new light (1:06). In the fifth episode of ‘Bette...

How the Coronavirus Is Upending the TV Industry. Plus: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 and ‘Devs' | The Watch

Tue, 17 Mar 2020

The spread of the coronavirus has halted many television productions, and we take stock of what the ...

‘Better Call Saul’ Is the Best Kind of Fan Service, Plus the Brilliance of ‘Ugly Delicious’ Season 2 | The Watch

Fri, 13 Mar 2020

‘Ugly Delicious’ starts off Season 2 by showing a softer side of celebrity chef Dave Chang, and ...

‘The Outsider’ Season Finale, ‘Devs’ Season Premiere, and an Interview with the President of AMC, Sarah Barnett | The Watch

Mon, 09 Mar 2020

‘The Outsider’ ended the way most Stephen King stories do—with a lot of buildup to nothing. Bu...

Why You Should Be Watching ‘Devs.’ Plus: ‘Better Call Saul’ S5E3 and ‘Briarpatch’ Episode 5. | The Watch

Fri, 06 Mar 2020

Episode 3 of ‘Better Call Saul’ is the best Bob Odenkirk episode yet, as this season continues t...

The Outsider’ E9. Plus: What Does the Netflix Top 10 Teach Us? | The Watch

Mon, 02 Mar 2020

Chris and Andy review the penultimate episode of ‘The Outsider’ (SPOILERS) (0:55), before trying...

Is This the Peak TV Tipping Point? Plus: Disney After Iger, and 'Briarpatch' E3 | The Watch

Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Chris and Andy discuss the news that Bob Chapek will replace Bob Iger as CEO of Disney at the end of...

It's Time to Appreciate ‘Better Call Saul.’ Plus: ‘The Outsider’ S1E8 and an Interview With Greg Dulli | The Watch

Mon, 24 Feb 2020

‘Better Call Saul’ returned on Sunday night for its penultimate season and it’s time to start ...

‘Westworld’ Season 3 and the Problems With Robots on TV. Plus: Chris Carraba Reflects on the Legacy of Emo Music | The Watch

Fri, 21 Feb 2020

The ‘Westworld’ Season 3 trailer dropped today and the show looks more sci-fi, and more expensiv...

The Joys of ‘High Fidelity’ and a ‘Narcos: Mexico’ Roundtable With Eric Newman, Scoot McNairy, and Diego Luna | The Watch

Mon, 17 Feb 2020

‘High Fidelity’ is a show where you get to hang out with Zoë Kravitz for 10 episodes, but it’...

The ‘Survivor’ Premier, ‘Briarpatch’ Episode 2, and Previewing ‘High Fidelity’ | The Watch

Fri, 14 Feb 2020

Chris is first joined by Riley McAtee to break down the premier of ‘Survivor Season 40: Winners at...

The 2020 Oscars and ‘The Outsider’ Episode 6 | The Watch

Mon, 10 Feb 2020

The 2020 Academy Awards deliver a fun, messy, and ultimately feel-good telecast (0:41). Plus: Episod...

Breaking Down the First Episode of 'Briarpatch' (Live) | The Watch

Fri, 07 Feb 2020

Andy reflects on his journey to creating 'Briarpatch' and the challenges of creating a pilot episode...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Becomes the Marvel TV Universe. Plus: ‘The Outsider’ Episode 5. | The Watch

Mon, 03 Feb 2020

The Super Bowl isn’t just for football; it’s for trailer debuts as well. After watching three ne...

Why ‘The Outsider’ Is TV’s Best Mystery. Plus: More ‘Cheer’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ | The Watch

Fri, 31 Jan 2020

By dabbling in the supernatural, ‘The Outsider’ is quickly becoming the best mystery on TV right...

Nic Pizzolatto Has a New Home, ‘Parasite’ Five Months Later, and Dispatches From Sundance | The Watch

Tue, 28 Jan 2020

It’s a ‘True Detective’ reunion over at FX, with Nic Pizzolatto and Matthew McConaughey linkin...

Anticipation for ‘Star Trek: Picard’ and Why You Should Be Watching ‘Cheer’ | The Watch

Fri, 24 Jan 2020

Andy gives an update on where he is in ‘Briarpatch’ production (4:33) and the guys preview some ...

Why ‘The Outsider’ Works Where Other Stephen King Adaptations Fail. Plus: ‘The New Pope,’ ‘Avenue 5,’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ | The Watch

Mon, 20 Jan 2020

In its third episode, ‘The Outsider’ has managed to avoid mistakes made by other Stephen King ad...

Solving the 'Star Wars' Identity Crisis and 'Don't F**k With Cats,' With Chuck Klosterman | The Watch

Fri, 17 Jan 2020

Chuck talks about why he's in no rush to see 'Rise of Skywalker,' despite being a massive fan of the...

On the Other Side of the TCAs and Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of ‘The Outsider’ | The Watch

Mon, 13 Jan 2020

Andy tells us what it was like to present ‘Briarpatch’ at the TCAs (2:11) and gives some hot tak...

What FX Will Look Like in 2020. Plus, a Conversation With Rob Corddry and Krister Johnson of ‘Medical Police’ | The Watch

Fri, 10 Jan 2020

The FX network gave its presentation at the TCAs today and told us when to expect the next season of...

New Year, New Mailbag Episode | The Watch

Mon, 06 Jan 2020

Chris and Andy shout out the 'Watch’ Facebook group’s favorite TV shows of 2019 (2:26) before op...

‘The Mandalorian’ Gave Us Everything We Wanted | The Watch

Fri, 03 Jan 2020

We break down the finale of ‘The Mandalorian’ and reflect on why this piece of ‘Star Wars’ c...

The Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2020 | The Watch

Thu, 26 Dec 2019

Chris previews the TV landscape for 2020, including what might fill the void left by 'Game of Throne...

'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker': A Shocking Disappointment (SPOILERS) | The Watch

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

If you liked 'Rise of Skywalker,' you're not going to like this podcast. The latest movie left us to...

The Top 10 TV Shows of the Decade | The Watch

Thu, 19 Dec 2019

Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Sam Esmail reflect on the past 10 years of television (1:00) before ...

Breaking Down the Season Finale of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch

Mon, 16 Dec 2019

The season finale, and potentially the series finale, of ‘Watchmen’ aired last night. Chris and ...

Parsing Drama in a Galaxy Far, Far Away and a Conversation With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II of 'Watchmen' | The Watch

Thu, 12 Dec 2019

Andy announces the official premiere date for 'Briarpatch' (1:10) before the guys break down the lat...

Damon Lindelof on the World-building of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch

Mon, 09 Dec 2019

‘Watchmen’ showrunner Damon Lindelof joins the show to talk about why he doesn’t want to be ca...

Chris Ryan’s Top 10 TV Shows of the Year | The Watch

Fri, 06 Dec 2019

2019 was defined by two TV shows: ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Succession.’ We debate which one was better...

Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ Episode 7 and ‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 4 | The Watch

Mon, 02 Dec 2019

Chris and Andy recap their Thanksgiving holidays before diving into another plot-heavy episode of ‘...

The Thanksgiving Primetime Grid and a Conversation with Ben Smith of ‘Treadstone’ | The Watch

Wed, 27 Nov 2019

Chris lays out a night of television for you to watch during the holiday weekend including ‘Mrs. F...

Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ Episode 6, ‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 3, and the Rest of ‘The Crown’ Season 3 | The Watch

Mon, 25 Nov 2019

We break down another mind-bending episode of ‘Watchmen,’ a show that’s leaving it all on the ...

Just How Popular Is ‘The Mandalorian’? Plus: ‘The Crown,’ S3E5-7 | The Watch

Fri, 22 Nov 2019

Despite all of the pressure on ‘The Mandalorian’ to make Disney+ a success, the show is an easy ...

‘The Mandalorian’ Settles in and ‘Watchmen’ Keeps Getting Better, Plus: ‘The Crown’ Season 3, Episodes 1–4 | The Watch

Mon, 18 Nov 2019

In the second episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ the story gets deep in the details in the way that a...

Breaking Down the First Episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and Inside the Launch of Disney+ | The Watch

Fri, 15 Nov 2019

‘The Mandalorian’ premiered this week, and although we have a lot of mixed feelings about the pi...

FX on Hulu, the Bob Iger Book Club, and Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ E4S1 | The Watch

Mon, 11 Nov 2019

Starting next year, FX will stream shows exclusively on Hulu. What does this mean for the future of ...

Breaking Down the First Three Episodes of 'The Morning Show' | The Watch

Thu, 07 Nov 2019

'The Morning Show' may not be great TV, but it's certainly engaging. We break down the first three e...

Confusion About What ‘The Morning Show’ and Apple TV+ Are Trying to Be, Plus: ‘Watchmen’ S1E3 | The Watch

Mon, 04 Nov 2019

‘The Morning Show,’ the flagship series for Apple TV+, debuted on Friday. Despite star power fro...

Intellectual Property Won’t Save You Now: ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Hit Bumps in the Road | The Watch

Fri, 01 Nov 2019

It was announced this week that Benioff and Weiss will no longer be creating a ‘Star Wars’ trilo...

Early Reactions to ‘The Morning Show,’ and ‘Watchmen’ Picks Up Speed in the Second Episode | The Watch

Mon, 28 Oct 2019

The AppleTV+ flagship, ‘The Morning Show,’ will premiere on Friday, and early reviews are not lo...

How the Streaming Business Made ‘Looking for Alaska’ Possible | The Watch

Thu, 24 Oct 2019

Chris and Andy review the music scene in 2005, their roles in covering it, and how that era of music...

Breaking Down the Season Premiere of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch

Tue, 22 Oct 2019

Damon Lindelof’s newest show, ‘Watchmen,’ started off with a bang and we feel like we’re in ...

‘Looking for Alaska,’ Adaptation in the Post-Movies Age, and the Apple Content Slate | The Watch

Thu, 17 Oct 2019

We preview Hulu’s upcoming original series ‘Looking for Alaska’—the first TV adaptation of a...

The ‘Succession’ Finale and a Farewell to the ‘Breaking Bad’ Universe | The Watch

Mon, 14 Oct 2019

Andy calls in to talk about the finale of ‘Succession’ as well as the second season as a whole (...

Does ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Live Up to Its Predecessors and Marketing? | The Watch

Fri, 11 Oct 2019

‘El Camino’ is the heavily marketed movie follow-up to ‘Breaking Bad’—can that proposition...

A Cultural Roundup and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 9 | The Watch

Mon, 07 Oct 2019

Andy is back in the studio to catch up on all things entertainment, including ‘Joker.’ Martin Sc...

It’s Not Too Late to Get Into ‘Peaky Blinders’ | The Watch

Fri, 04 Oct 2019

Season 5 of ‘Peaky Blinders’ premieres on Netflix tomorrow, but it’s not too late to get into ...

The Shelf Life of Beloved TV Shows and Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E8 | The Watch

Mon, 30 Sep 2019

In just over a week, ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ will extend the ‘Breaking Bad’ univer...

The Marvelfication of ‘Star Wars’ and the Premiere of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 | The Watch

Fri, 27 Sep 2019

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is being tapped to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ movie for Disney, ...

The 2019 Post-Emmys Report, a Conversation With Gerri From ‘Succession,' and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E7 | The Watch

Mon, 23 Sep 2019

After the lowest number of viewers in history, the Emmys are suffering from an importance problem (1...

NBC Enters the Streaming Wars and September Television Stays Winning | The Watch

Thu, 19 Sep 2019

NBC launched its streaming service Peacock this week, and its backlog of shows like ‘The Office’...

September TV Lineup: 'Unbelievable,' 'Undone,' and 'Succession' | The Watch

Mon, 16 Sep 2019

September is shaping up to be a great month for television. We talk about 'Unbelievable' (1:15) and ...

On the Set of Briarpatch With Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson | The Watch

Thu, 12 Sep 2019

Live from the set of 'Briarpatch' in Albuquerque, Chris sits down with Andy and 'Briarpatch' leading...

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E5 and the Genius of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ Plus: ‘It Chapter Two’ | The Watch

Mon, 09 Sep 2019

‘It Chapter Two’ is a three-hour time commitment that doesn’t really go anywhere (0:41). A Tex...

What Do We Want From Summer TV? Plus: Katie Couric’s Grub Street Diet | The Watch

Fri, 06 Sep 2019

Andy calls in from New Mexico with a couple of people from the ‘Briarpatch’ cast on the line (2:...

Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E4 | The Watch

Mon, 02 Sep 2019

Your number one boys break down S2E4 of Succession, "Safe Room." They talk about Shiv and Kendall's ...

More Streaming Services Are on the Way—Watch Out for Your Wallet | The Watch

Fri, 30 Aug 2019

Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw joins the show to talk about how the forthcoming streaming wars are go...

Reactions to ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Trailers, Plus: Succession S2E3 | The Watch

Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Netflix released a trailer for 'El Camino' over the weekend, and if ‘Better Call Saul’ is any in...

How Spider-Man’s Split From Marvel Will Impact Fans of the Franchise, Plus ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2, Episodes 6-9 | The Watch

Fri, 23 Aug 2019

News broke this week that Spider-Man will be exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Disney and ...

Breaking Down the First Half of ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 and ‘Succession’ Episode 2, Season 2 | The Watch

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

We break down the first five episodes from ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2, including a brief recap of Sea...

‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘The Boys,’ and a Conversation With ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 Director Carl Franklin | The Watch

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ misses the mark tonally, but still has redeeming moments (1:00). A...

‘Succession’ Is Back and Better Than Ever | The Watch

Mon, 12 Aug 2019

Apple Plus has finally released a teaser trailer for their flagship series ‘The Morning Show,’ a...

The ‘Euphoria’ Season Finale and How ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Helped Establish Netflix | The Watch

Tue, 06 Aug 2019

The first season of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ sometimes prioritized style over character development (3...

A Midsummer Mailbag With Andy Greenwald | The Watch

Fri, 02 Aug 2019

We broke open the mailbag to talk about our favorite X-Men comics (1:47), some of our favorite music...

How Historically Accurate Is ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’? Plus: Amazon’s Next Move and Celebrating the Music of 1999 | The Watch

Mon, 29 Jul 2019

There was a lot of news out of the TCAs this weekend, including what Amazon wants its streaming serv...

Inside the Making of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ With Danny McBride, David Gordon Greene, and Jody Hill | The Watch

Fri, 26 Jul 2019

Danny McBride, David Gordon Greene, and Jody Hill, the creators of HBO’s ‘The Righteous Gemstone...

Marvel’s Fourth Phase and the ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Letdown | The Watch

Mon, 22 Jul 2019

A lot of news came out of Comic-Con this weekend, including what to expect from the Marvel Cinematic...

Where Does Netflix Go From Here? Plus, ‘Survivor,’ Emmy Nominations, and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ | The Watch

Fri, 19 Jul 2019

The trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ dropped today and we’re incredibly hyped (0:44). The Emmy ...

Rookie Showrunner Mistakes and the ‘Big Little Lies’ Directing Controversy, Plus a Midseason Review of ‘Euphoria’ | The Watch

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Andy Greenwald calls in to share some of the rookie showrunner mistakes he’s made so far (1:37) an...

Claire Saffitz of ‘Gourmet Makes’ and Episodes 5-8 of ‘Dark’ | The Watch

Fri, 12 Jul 2019

The trailer for Season 2 of ‘Succession’ premiered this week and we couldn’t be more hyped (0:...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Mega-Pod | The Watch

Mon, 08 Jul 2019

We break down the entirety of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3, including our favorite things from the...

Previewing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 With Mallory Rubin | The Watch

Mon, 01 Jul 2019

With Season 3 set to premiere on July 4, we turn our clocks back to the '80s to revisit the lives of...

A Grab Bag of TV News, Summer Reading Recommendations, and Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch

Fri, 28 Jun 2019

With ‘Years and Years’ airing and ‘Station 11’ set to begin production, are we ready for apo...

Our Mid-2019 TV Superlatives, Plus: ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch

Mon, 24 Jun 2019

Andy stops by to announce some casting news for ‘Briarpatch’ (0:28). Then, our mid-2019 TV super...

Our Updated TV Programming Blocks, Plus: An Interview With Britt Daniel of Spoon | The Watch

Fri, 21 Jun 2019

Streaming sites like Netflix and HBO have begun to cherry-pick what ratings they release (1:16). We ...

‘Too Old to Die Young,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and a Check-in With Andy | The Watch

Tue, 18 Jun 2019

Andy calls in from New Mexico to give an update on ‘Briarpatch’ and brings a special guest with ...

We’re Not Ready to Stop Talking About ‘Fleabag,’ Plus: The Wild West of Streaming Television | The Watch

Fri, 14 Jun 2019

The Atlantic’s David Sims joins the show to talk about what streaming television could look like o...

The ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Premiere and the Debacle That Was ‘Dark Phoenix’ | The Watch

Mon, 10 Jun 2019

‘Big Little Lies’ is back for Season 2 (0:34). Meryl Streep seems to be just what the show neede...

Breaking Down Each Episode of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 5 With Creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker | The Watch

Fri, 07 Jun 2019

Chris is joined by ‘Black Mirror’ creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker to talk about some ...

‘Deadwood: The Movie’ and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | The Watch

Mon, 03 Jun 2019

‘Deadwood: The Movie’ made us nostalgic for ‘Deadwood’ the show (0:35) and failed to capture...

Second-Season Genius From ‘Barry’ and ‘Fleabag’ | The Watch

Fri, 31 May 2019

Andy gives a ‘Briarpatch’ update as the show wraps up writing and gets ready to move into produc...

A Post–‘Game of Thrones’ Mailbag With Jason Mantzoukas | The Watch

Fri, 24 May 2019

We open up the mailbag to answer questions like how the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ might look d...

Breaking Down the End of ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch

Mon, 20 May 2019

The end of ‘Game of Thrones’ was a tale of two finales (1:06). We parse through the ending of th...

The End of ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Near, Plus: ‘Survivor’ Season Finale | The Watch

Fri, 17 May 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ is over this Sunday (1:00). We look back at the penultimate episode (7:40), ma...

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of ‘Game of Thrones,’ Plus: Farewell to ‘Veep’ | The Watch

Mon, 13 May 2019

The penultimate episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ left us with a sense of betrayal (4:39). Daenerys’...

Non-'Thrones' HBO Content and a Conversation With David Cross | The Watch

Fri, 10 May 2019

On the night that “Battle of Winterfell” aired, it was ‘Barry’ that contained the best actio...

Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E4 | The Watch

Mon, 06 May 2019

Chris and Andy give their mixed reactions to "The Last of the Starks" (1:10). They talk about some c...

Breaking Down 'Avengers: Endgame' | The Watch

Thu, 02 May 2019

‘Avengers: Endgame' was pure entertainment (1:00). We break down the biggest flexes from the movie...

Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E3 | The Watch

Mon, 29 Apr 2019

The Battle of Winterfell finally happened (1:01). We talk about the visual effects of the battle (7:...

Why 1999 Was One of the Best Years for Movies, Plus a Conversation With Roxanne Benjamin | The Watch

Fri, 26 Apr 2019

Author Brian Raftery joins the show to talk about his new book, ‘Best. Movie. Year. Ever’ (2:59)...

Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E2 | The Watch

Mon, 22 Apr 2019

Chris and Andy break down the second episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, “A Knight of the S...

Disney+ Jockeys for First Place in the Streaming Wars | The Watch

Fri, 19 Apr 2019

This week Disney announced all of the movies and TV shows that will be available on Disney+ (1:06); ...

‘Game of Thrones’ Goes Back to the Basics (for Better or for Worse), Plus ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ | The Watch

Mon, 15 Apr 2019

We recap the first episode of Season 8 of ‘Game of Thrones,' breaking down what we liked and didn’...

On the Brink of the Final Season of ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch

Fri, 12 Apr 2019

Ahead of the season premiere of ‘Game of Thrones’ on Sunday, we recap our favorite moments from ...

The Return of ‘Killing Eve’ and an Interview With the Minds Behind 'Fosse/Verdon' | The Watch

Tue, 09 Apr 2019

‘Killing Eve’ is back and has become one of AMC’s premier shows (0:00); what does this mean fo...

How ‘Joker’ Might Fit Into Superhero Movie Canon and a Conversation With Fiona Shaw | The Watch

Fri, 05 Apr 2019

Several trailers were shown at CinemaCon this week, giving us a peek at what the movie industry will...

Writers Guild Negotiations, Plus: ‘Veep’ and ‘Barry’ | The Watch

Mon, 01 Apr 2019

An explainer on what the negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Ta...

A Movie and Television Grab Bag | The Watch

Thu, 28 Mar 2019

The 1999 movie ‘The Blair Witch Project’ had the original viral marketing campaign (2:20). A cra...

Apple Officially Wades Into the Streaming Wars, Plus: ‘Us’ and ‘Dragged Across Concrete’ | The Watch

Tue, 26 Mar 2019

At the Apple event this Monday, the company paraded out all of the original content that will be ava...

Trailer Talk, Plus: Nick Antosca, the Showrunner of ‘The Act’ | The Watch

Fri, 22 Mar 2019

The trailer for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 dropped this week and it’s rich with '80s reference...

Apple’s Upcoming Entry Into the Streaming Wars and Reviewing ‘Captain Marvel’ | The Watch

Mon, 18 Mar 2019

On March 25, Apple will host a group of movie and TV producers and actors at the company's headquart...

The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer and a ‘Triple Frontier’ Magnum Opus | The Watch

Fri, 15 Mar 2019

The latest ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer is here and comes with a full serving of late-career Jere...

On the Ground at South by Southwest, Plus: 'Olympic Dreams' | The Watch

Tue, 12 Mar 2019

'Game of Thrones' was one of the main topics of conversation at South by Southwest last weekend (4:3...

Was TV Ever Truly Monoculture and More Questions from the Mailbag | The Watch

Fri, 08 Mar 2019

We break open the mailbag to answer questions about the new ‘Game of Thrones’ trailer (4:16), th...

A Big-Picture Look at HBO, Plus ‘Crashing’ and ‘Pen15’ | The Watch

Mon, 04 Mar 2019

What does the future of HBO look like after the merger between AT&T and Time Warner (6:47)? Plus a m...

Is the X-Men Franchise Relevant Anymore? Plus, the Creators of ‘High Maintenance’ | The Watch

Fri, 01 Mar 2019

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An Oscars and 'True Detective' Season 3 Wrap-up | The Watch (Ep. 332)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019

The Oscars were surprisingly smooth and democratic (2:53), but that doesn’t signal any lasting cul...

Our 2019 Anticipation Index and Why Amazon Is Keeping ‘Lord of the Rings’ Under Lock and Key | The Watch (Ep. 331)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019

We break down the TV shows and movies we’re most excited for in 2019, including ‘Triple Frontier...

The End of Marvel on Netflix, Plus the Penultimate Episode of ‘True Detective’ | The Watch (Ep. 330)

Mon, 18 Feb 2019

‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Punisher’ are leaving Netflix (4:21), completing the Marvel purge a...

An Assortment of TV News, Plus an Interview With Actor Jamie Bell | The Watch (Ep. 329)

Fri, 15 Feb 2019

The ‘Breaking Bad’ spin-off movie about Jesse Pinkman will be coming to Netflix (5:27). The trai...

Build Your Own Night of Television, Plus an Interview With ‘Russian Doll’ Director Leslye Headland | The Watch (Ep. 328)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019

We build our ideal night of network television from a landscape of streaming comedies and network dr...

The Calm Before the Streaming-Wars Storm, Plus ‘High Flying Bird’ | The Watch (Ep. 327)

Fri, 08 Feb 2019

FX CEO John Landgraf gave his semi-annual state of television address this week (2:19) and took digs...

The Avengers Are in 'The Leftovers,' Plus Netflix's 'Russian Doll' | The Watch (Ep. 326)

Mon, 04 Feb 2019

The Super Bowl was a snooze, but at least we got to see Steve Carell shilling Pepsi (5:30) and an Av...

Who Will Be the Next Batman? Plus, the Movie ‘Dune’ | The Watch (Ep. 325)

Fri, 01 Feb 2019

The newest ‘Batman’ movie will come out in 2021 (2:40). Ben Affleck is reportedly not involved i...

Andy’s Big News, Plus an Interview With the Creator of ‘Black Earth Rising’ | The Watch (Ep. 324)

Fri, 25 Jan 2019

Andy tells us what it's like to have his show ‘Briarpatch’ picked up by USA Network (0:39). Plus...

The State of Comedy on Television, Plus a ‘True Detective’ Recap | The Watch (Ep. 323)

Tue, 22 Jan 2019

With the third episode of ‘True Detective’ there seems to be some pull between the writers and t...

Breaking Down the ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Teaser, Plus: Steven Soderbergh's Culture Consumption | The Watch Ep. (322)

Fri, 18 Jan 2019

What this week's teaser trailer for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' means for the franchise (4:01). News...

Cautiously Optimistic About ‘True Detective,’ Plus: ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ Sparks a Trend | The Watch (Ep. 321)

Wed, 16 Jan 2019

Discussing ‘The Passage,' which feels like a cable or streaming show trying to fit into a network ...

Previewing 'True Detective' Season 3 | The Watch (Ep. 320)

Fri, 11 Jan 2019

The first two episodes of 'True Detective' Season 3 premiere this Sunday (1:11) and they are more re...

What the 2019 Golden Globes Were Lacking | The Watch (Ep. 319)

Tue, 08 Jan 2019

The 2019 Golden Globes gave us a sneak peak of an upcoming slate of HBO shows (5:48), a lackluster h...

Netflix Flexes Its Muscles With ‘Bandersnatch’ | The Watch (Ep. 318)

Fri, 04 Jan 2019

The new ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Bandersnatch’ shows us the potential of choose-your-own-adve...

The 2018 Year in Review Mailbag | The Watch (Ep. 317)

Thu, 27 Dec 2018

Chris and Andy break open the mailbag to answer some listener questions about the year in pop cultur...

2018’s Great Wall of Culture | The Watch (Ep. 316)

Thu, 20 Dec 2018

Chris and Andy add six people to their Great Wall of Culture whose performances and contributions th...

The Beauty of ‘Roma’ and What We’re Catching Up on Over the Holidays | The Watch (Ep. 315)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018

Alfonso Cuarón's ‘Roma’ premiered on Netflix last week, and the debate over whether you can pro...

The Best Television Shows of 2018 With Sam Esmail | The Watch (Ep. 314)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018

‘Homecoming’ and ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail joins to give his picks for the best televis...

Jason Mantzoukas Looks Back on This Year in Television and Film | The Watch (Ep. 313)

Tue, 11 Dec 2018

Jason Mantzoukas joins to talk about the trailer for the ‘Triple Frontier’ movie (10:14), the ne...

Golden Globe Television Nominations and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 2 | The Watch (Ep. 312)

Fri, 07 Dec 2018

A short teaser for the final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ doesn’t reveal too much (3:15). The t...

'The Mandalorian' News, Plus the Ups and Downs of TV Auteurism | The Watch (Ep. 311)

Mon, 03 Dec 2018

News about forthcoming Star Wars live-action series ‘The Mandalorian’ has leaked, and it doesn’...

‘Widows’ Is a Different Type of Heist Movie and the 1975 Is a Different Type of Rock Band | The Watch (Ep. 310)

Fri, 30 Nov 2018

The 1975’s new album, ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,’ is 2018’s version of a ro...

‘Little Drummer Girl’ Creates a World You Want to Dive Into | The Watch (Ep. 309)

Tue, 27 Nov 2018

AMC created a three-night event by airing all six episodes of ‘Little Drummer Girl’ over the cou...

Ben Stiller on Creating ‘Escape at Dannemora’ | The Watch (Ep. 308)

Tue, 20 Nov 2018

The adaptation of John le Carré’s ‘Little Drummer Girl’ premieres this week on AMC (1:18). ‘...

Previewing ‘Narcos: Mexico’ With Executive Producer Eric Newman | The Watch (Ep. 307)

Fri, 16 Nov 2018

A24 is partnering with Apple to produce a slate of movies for the tech giant (1:07). ‘Narcos’ ex...

Remembering Stan Lee, Plus Homecoming's Micah Bloomberg and Eli Horowitz | The Watch (Ep. 306)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Marvel creator Stan Lee died this week at the age of 95 (2:26), and his legacy will live on through ...

‘Star Wars' Prequels and ‘Breaking Bad’ Sequels | The Watch (Ep. 305)

Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Diego Luna will return as Cassian Andor in a live-action ‘Star Wars’ series on Disney+ (3:34), A...

The Brilliance of ‘Homecoming’ | The Watch (Ep. 304)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

Andrew Lincoln will return as Rick Grimes for a series of ‘The Walking Dead’ movies for AMC (4:5...

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel News, Plus Previewing ‘Homecoming’ | The Watch (Ep. 303)

Fri, 02 Nov 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald break down this week’s news about the forthcoming ‘...

‘Bodyguard,’ Plus Classic Albums As the New Comic Books | The Watch (Ep. 302)

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the news that Disney shut down production on th...

Do Streaming Services Care About Film History? Plus a Conversation With Matthew Macfadyen of ‘Succession’ | The Watch (Ep. 301)

Sat, 27 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to talk about the shutt...

What's Changed Since Starting the Show, Favorite Movie Moments of the Year, and Other Mailbag Questions | The Watch (Ep. 300)

Tue, 23 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate their 300th episode by opening up the mailbag...

Lukewarm on ‘Camping’ and Hot on ‘Haunting of Hill House,’ Plus a Conversation With ‘Apostle’ Director Gareth Evans | The Watch (Ep. 299)

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Alison Herman to talk about Lena Dunham’s new show ‘Campi...

Big-Ticket TV Overload and Talking With Carla Gugino of ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ | The Watch (Ep. 298)

Tue, 16 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give a quick review of ‘First Man’ (4:53) before ta...

‘Better Call Saul’ Season Finale and Talking With ‘Maniac’ Creator Patrick Somerville | The Watch (Ep. 297)

Fri, 12 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald get together to talk about the finale of Season 4 of ‘...

Yeah, We Loved 'A Star Is Born,' Too | The Watch (Ep. 296)

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald get together to talk about their reactions to ‘A Star...

Get Ready for the Fantasy TV Bubble | The Watch (Ep. 295)

Thu, 04 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald talk about the news that Chris Evans may be out as Capt...

Catching Up on ‘Maniac,’ ‘Forever,’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ With Andy Greenwald | The Watch (Ep. 294)

Mon, 01 Oct 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald talk about Andy’s experience filming the pilot for ‘...

Fall Movie Preview and Love for ‘Better Call Saul’ | The Watch (Ep. 293)

Fri, 28 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about movies to pay attention to as aw...

Reviewing ‘Maniac’ and ‘Forever,’ Plus Is the DC Extended Universe Cool Again? | The Watch (Ep. 292)

Tue, 25 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan talks with Alison Herman about Netflix’s ‘Maniac’ (5:09) and Amazon’...

Cary Fukunaga Takes Over the Bond Franchise, Plus a Live Performance From the Altons | The Watch (Ep. 291)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan sits down with GQ staff writer Zach Baron to talk about the news that Cary...

The Emmys Earn a Collective Shrug, and ‘The Predator’ Is a Glorious Disaster | The Watch (Ep. 290)

Tue, 18 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Amanda Dobbins and Alison Herman to recap the 2018 Emmys, inc...

Behind the Scenes of ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ and ‘American Vandal’ | The Watch (Ep. 289)

Fri, 14 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ showrunner Graham Rolland to t...

A Check-In With Andy, the Premiere of ‘The Deuce’ Season 2, and a Mid-Season Review of ‘Ozark’ Season 2 | The Watch (Ep. 288)

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is briefly joined by Andy Greenwald to give an update on the production of...

The Summer TV Awards | The Watch (Ep. 287)

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Alison Herman highlight and award the best TV shows, ...

A New Format for Superhero Movies, Previewing a Potentially Political Awards Season, and ‘Ozark’ Season 2 | The Watch (Ep. 286)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about a new format for superhero movie...

True Detective’ Is Coming Back and ‘Sharp Objects’ Wraps, Plus Catching Up on ‘Castle Rock’ and ‘Lodge 49’ | The Watch (Ep. 285)

Mon, 27 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the recent trailer and forthcoming season of 'T...

The Summer Movie Awards | The Watch

Sat, 25 Aug 2018

In a 'Big Picture'–'Watch' crossover bonus episode, The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan h...

The Trouble With 'Bond 25,' Getting Hyped for 'Top Gun 2,' Plus Mailbag | The Watch (Ep. 284)

Fri, 24 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the production woes of the latest James Bond an...

'Better Call Saul' Is Back, Plus Reviewing Summer Movies | The Watch (Ep. 283)

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald return to Albuquerque to celebrate ‘Better Call Saul’...

Remembering Aretha Franklin, Looking to the Good TV to Come, and Reviewing ‘Insecure’ and ‘Lodge 49’ | The Watch (Ep. 282)

Thu, 16 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on Andy’s experience in New Mexico so far, d...

The Content Wars of TV’s Gilded Age | The Watch (Ep.281)

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give an update on the current state of television’s c...

Sending Off ‘Succession’ With Showrunner Jesse Armstrong | The Watch (Ep. 280)

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the season finale of ‘Succession’ (2:00) bef...

The 100 Best TV Episodes of The Century and Mailbag Questions | The Watch (Ep. 279)

Fri, 03 Aug 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and answer listener questions on ev...

Loving ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ and Awarding ‘Succession’ the TV Championship Belt | The Watch (Ep. 278)

Mon, 30 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to and review ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’...

Exploring 'Castle Rock' and a 'Mission: Impossible' Retrospective | The Watch (Ep. 277)

Fri, 27 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald take a look at the latest addition to the Stephen King ...

‘Succession’ Finds Its Stride and the Showrunners of ‘GLOW’ on Creating Season 2 | The Watch (Ep. 276)

Mon, 23 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald talk about their love for the last three episodes of ‘...

Marvel’s Supporting Avengers, Plus the Creators of ‘Unfriended: Dark Web’ Stop By | The Watch (Ep. 275)

Thu, 19 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe by discussing...

Lots of TV: Emmy Nominations, ‘Sharp Objects,’ ‘Succession,’ and More | The Watch (Ep. 275)

Mon, 16 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald check in on the Daddington Hive (2:00) before discussin...

‘Succession’ and Updates on ‘Y: The Last Man’ and ‘Briarpatch’ | The Watch (Ep. 274)

Thu, 12 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up and discuss a few exciting updates for Andy’...

Mailbag on 2018’s Pop Culture Crown, Big Franchise IP and More | The Watch (Ep. 273)

Mon, 09 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about...

Fast and Furious and Young Pope Casting Update. Plus Glow Season 2 review Pt. 1 | The Watch (Ep. 272)

Fri, 06 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to some recent casting news involving Idris Elba ...

The Downside of Hype With Drake’s ‘Scorpion,’ Plus Reviewing ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ | The Watch (Ep. 271)

Mon, 02 Jul 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss how the hype surrounding Drake’s ‘Scorpion’...

'Halo’ and Master Chief Are Coming to TV, and the ‘Sicario’ Cinematic Universe Is Here | The Watch (Ep. 270)

Thu, 28 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Showtime's announcement that it's making a new ...

'Westworld' Season Finale, and the Search for the Next ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch (Ep.269)

Mon, 25 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the 'Westworld’ Season 2 finale and what is a...

'Star Wars' Presses Pause, Plus Marvel’s ‘Cloak and Dagger’ Showrunner, Joe Pokaski, Stops By | The Watch (Ep. 268)

Thu, 21 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to the news that Lucasfilm is suspending operatio...

Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Kanye’s Attempts at Culture As Events | The Watch (Ep. 267)

Mon, 18 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the cultural significance of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’...

Fox, Disney, Comcast, and the Content Wars of Tomorrow. Plus: Book Club Featuring ‘Every Man a Menace,’ With Patrick Hoffman | The Watch (Ep. 266)

Thu, 14 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the possibility of Fox being purchased by Disne...

Remembering Anthony Bourdain | The Watch (Ep. 265)

Mon, 11 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald reflect on the life and impact of the late Anthony Bour...

'Black Mirror' Showrunners on Their Favorite Episodes, Plus a Rolling Blackouts C.F. Live Performance | The Watch (Ep. 264)

Thu, 07 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan sits down with ‘Black Mirror’ showrunners Charlie Brooker and Annabel ...

The Thing About ‘Westworld,’ Plus 'Succession' and ‘The Break With Michelle Wolf' | The Watch (Ep. 263)

Mon, 04 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Alison Herman share their gripes about this season on 'Westworld' (2:0...

Kanye West’s New Album and Pusha-T’s 'Daytona' and Drake Diss. Plus, 'The Americans Finale | The Watch (Ep. 262)

Fri, 01 Jun 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Pusha-T’s new album, 'Daytona'; his beef with...

Did ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Work? Plus the ‘Killing Eve’ Finale | The Watch (Ep. 261)

Tue, 29 May 2018

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review 'Solo,' the latest installment in the 'Star Wars' ...

Celebrating Philip Roth, Plus Answering Your Mailbag Questions About ‘Watchmen’ and More | The Watch (Ep. 260)

Thu, 24 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate the life and impact of the late author Philip...

The Problem With Broadcast Television, Plus 'Killing Eve' | The Watch (Ep. 259)

Mon, 21 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the current state of broadcast television and u...

What to Expect From 'Deadpool 2'? Plus: 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Westworld' | The Watch (Ep. 258)

Thu, 17 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and David Shoemaker catch up on breaking ‘Lord of the Rings’ news (4:0...

Paul Scheer on Adapting ‘Galaxy Quest’ and Watching Classic Movies. Plus, Unpacking the ‘Barry’ Finale | The Watch (Ep. 257)

Mon, 14 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Sunday night’s finale of ‘Barry’ (2:00) a...

‘The Predator’ and ‘Friday Night Lights’ Are Coming Back! Plus, Stephen Malkmus Stops By | The Watch (Ep. 256)

Fri, 11 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald express their excitement over the new trailer for the u...

This Is Donald Glover’s Moment | The Watch (Ep. 255)

Mon, 07 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Donald Glover’s relevance and unique stardom ...

Recommending ‘Howards End’ and John Mulaney’s New Stand-up Special, Plus Deon Taylor, Director of ‘Traffik’ | The Watch (Ep. 254)

Fri, 04 May 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by fellow Ringer staffers Alison Herman and Amanda Dobbins to di...

'Avengers: Infinity War’ Mega-pod and Why You Should Watch ‘Killing Eve’ (Ep. 253)

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review this weekend’s massive blockbuster, ‘Avenger...

'The Handmaid's Tale' Returns, Plus Chvrches | The Watch (Ep. 252)

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the new trailer for 'Venom,' the movie starring t...

'Westworld' Returns and Bill Hader and Henry Winkler Talk ‘Barry’ | The Watch (Ep. 251)

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give their initial reactions to the first episode of ‘...

Kanye’s Dropping Two Albums in June, ‘Atlanta’ Is the Best Show on TV, and Elwood Reid Discusses ‘The Last Good Kiss’ | The Watch (Ep. 250)

Thu, 19 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the news that multiple Kanye West albums are co...

In or Out on ‘Killing Eve’ and ‘Ocean’s 8’, Plus Andy Discusses His New Pilot, ‘Briarpatch’ | The Watch (Ep. 244)

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Andy’s upcoming pilot for USA, ‘Briarpatch,...

What Would It Take to Love 'Westworld' and Other Mailbag Questions, Plus News From Andy | The Watch (Ep. 243)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald share some exciting news before opening up the mailbag ...

Jake Johnson on the Final Season of 'New Girl.' Plus, the Dark Side of Amateur Sports With Director Ryan Koo (Ep. 242)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald sits down with comedic actor Jake Johnson to discuss the final season ...

How to Cast for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Atlanta,’ and ‘True Detective’ With Alexa Fogel | The Watch (Ep. 241)

Fri, 06 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the premiere of the upcoming shows ‘Killing E...

The Problem With ‘Ready Player One,' Plus ‘Trust’, ‘Atlanta,’ and ‘Terror’ | The Watch (Ep. 240)

Mon, 02 Apr 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review Steven Spielberg's ‘Ready Player One’ and qu...

‘Roseanne’ and ‘The Americans’ Are Back, ‘Westworld’ Is Coming Soon | The Watch (Ep. 239)

Thu, 29 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the new trailer of the upcoming season of Westwo...

David Costabile Talks 'Billions' and 'Breaking Bad.' Plus, Reviewing 'Barry' and 'Trust' | The Watch (Ep. 238)

Mon, 26 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the premieres of Bill Hader’s brainchild ‘B...

Anticipating ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and the ‘Sicario’ sequel. Plus, Musician Lucy Dacus and Finishing 'Collateral' | The Watch (Ep. 237)

Thu, 22 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss their excitement for the upcoming Marvel blockb...

Would 'Black Panther' Work As TV? Plus Guilty Pleasures and New Music In the Mailbag | The Watch (Ep. 236 )

Mon, 19 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and answer listener questions rangi...

What’s the Future of James Bond? Plus, Celebrating Craig Mack and Bad Boy Records | The Watch (Ep. 235)

Fri, 16 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate the life of Craig Mack and the incredible run...

‘Atlanta’ and Julian Casablancas Share Hot Takes on the Music Biz, Plus ‘Collateral’ Episode 1 | The Watch (Ep. 234)

Tue, 13 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss their enjoyment of 'Atlanta' Season 2 (3:30) an...

'Star Wars' to TV and 'The Sopranos' to the Big Screen, Plus the Shib Sibs | The Watch (Ep. 233)

Thu, 08 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to the news that Jon Favreau will write and produ...

And the Oscar Went To … | The Watch (Ep. 232)

Mon, 05 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, Sean Fennessey, and Amanda Dobbins break down the 90th Ac...

New TV Alert: 'Atlanta,' 'McMafia,' and 'Looming Tower' | The Watch (Ep. 231)

Fri, 02 Mar 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald preview the return of Donald Glover’s award-winning s...

Unpacking ‘Annihilation’ and the ’90s Nostalgia of Netflix’s ‘Everything Sucks!’ (Ep. 230)

Mon, 26 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review the sci-fi thriller ‘Annihilation,’ starring...

Answering Your Mailbag Questions, Plus a Politically Charged Superchunk Interview | The Watch (Ep. 229)

Thu, 22 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and answer listener questions that ...

Wakanda Forever! Black Panther’s Big Moment, Plus Jonathan Abrams revisits ‘The Wire’ | The Watch (Ep. 228)

Mon, 19 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate and discuss ‘Black Panther,’ including it...

Is Netflix Swallowing TV? Plus, ‘Altered Carbon’ and ‘Babylon Berlin’ Reviewed | The Watch (Ep. 227)

Fri, 16 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss TV producer Ryan Murphy’s huge new contract w...

Why Jimmy Fallon Is Losing the Late-Night War | The Watch (Ep. 226)

Mon, 12 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Alison Herman discuss Jimmy Fallon and his current place among late-ni...

Is 'Star Wars' Saturation Possible? | The Watch (Ep. 225)

Thu, 08 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and David Shoemaker discuss the announcement that 'Game o...

Super Bowl Celebrations, Han Solo Trailer Reaction, and the Surprise Cloverfield Movie (Ep. 224)

Mon, 05 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate their beloved Eagles’ win in the Super Bowl...

Why Isn’t Steven Soderbergh's ‘Mosaic’ A Bigger Deal? Plus ‘The End of The F** World’ | The Watch (Ep. 223)

Thu, 01 Feb 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review HBO and Steven Soderbergh's six part murder myst...

The Problem With the Grammys and Whether You Should Watch 'Waco' | The Watch (Ep. 222)

Mon, 29 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Sunday night’s Grammy Awards and what the lon...

‘The End of the F***ing World’ (and We Feel Fine) and the Oscar Noms (Ep. 221)

Fri, 26 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the recently announced Oscar nominations (1:00)...

Streaming Wars: Hulu Brings Back ‘ER’ and Amazon Dumps Its Quirky Comedies | The Watch (Ep. 220)

Mon, 22 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Amazon’s recent decision to cancel a string o...

Funny People Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome Talk Comedy and ‘Another Period.’ Plus, the End of ‘Dark’ (Ep. 219)

Fri, 19 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald welcome guests Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome to dis...

'Breaking Bad’s' 10-Year Anniversary, Plus New Shows From David Letterman and 'American Crime Story' (Ep. 218)

Mon, 15 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review David Letterman’s new Netflix show, ‘My Next...

The James Franco and the 'All the Money in the World' Controversies, Plus 'Dark' (Ep. 217)

Thu, 11 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald process some of the troubling Hollywood news from this ...

Reliving the Golden Globes and Reviewing '9-1-1' (Ep. 216)

Mon, 08 Jan 2018

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald reflect on their favorite moments from the Golden Globe...

Previewing the Golden Globes, a ‘Game of Thrones’ Update, and Going Deep on Netflix’s ‘Dark’ (Ep. 215)

Fri, 05 Jan 2018

On their six-year anniversary of podcasting together, The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald d...

The 2017 Year in Music With Lindsay Zoladz, Plus the Mailbag (Ep. 214)

Thu, 28 Dec 2017

For the final show of 2017, The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald chat with music critic Lind...

2017's Great Wall of Culture With Jason Mantzoukas (Ep. 213)

Thu, 21 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by friend of the pod Jason Mantzoukas to cel...

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Deep Dive (Ep. 212)

Mon, 18 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald go all in on ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' reviewing th...

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Preview, Plus the Double-Down Book Club With Megan Abbott (Ep. 211)

Thu, 14 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald prepare for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' by discussing th...

The Best TV of 2017 With Sam Esmail (Ep. 210)

Mon, 11 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined for their annual best TV of 2017 discussion ...

Fear TV: ‘Dark’ and ‘Channel Zero,’ Plus Laurie Metcalf on ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘Roseanne’ (Ep 209)

Fri, 08 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Disney’s potential purchase of 21st Century F...

U2’s ‘Songs of Experience’ and Best Songs of All Time, Plus an 'Ozark' and 'House of Cards' Update (Ep. 208)

Mon, 04 Dec 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on 'Ozark' and where it fits into this year in...

All Marvel Everything: Talking ‘Runaways’ With Its Creator and Showrunners and an 'Infinity War' Trailer Reaction (Ep. 207)

Thu, 30 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to the new trailer for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’...

What You Should Be Watching Right Now (Ep. 206)

Mon, 27 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald delve into a number of new and returning shows on TV th...

Hollywood’s Troubled State (Ep. 205)

Mon, 20 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Jeffrey Tambor’s sudden departure from the ca...

The Inside Story of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine With Writer Joe Hagan (Ep. 204)

Fri, 17 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by writer Joe Hagan to discuss his new book,...

Disney’s New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy, Amazon’s Expensive ‘Lord of the Rings’ Play, and the Best Superhero Movies of All Time (Ep. 203)

Mon, 13 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the major announcements from Disney regarding a...

Frankie Shaw of 'SMILF,' Plus Updates on ‘Mr. Robot’ and ‘All the Money in the World’ (Ep. 202)

Fri, 10 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the latest news of Kevin Spacey’s removal fro...

Reviewing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and Finishing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 (Ep. 201)

Mon, 06 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give their very different reviews of Marvel’s 'Thor: ...

The Neptunes Are Back Because No One Ever Really Dies, Plus ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 (Ep. 200)

Thu, 02 Nov 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald welcome the return of N.E.R.D by revisiting what makes ...

Reviewing the First Three Episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 and Wrapping Up ‘The Deuce’ With Megan Abbott (Ep. 199)

Mon, 30 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan review the first three episodes of ‘Stranger Things' ...

Hyped for 'Stranger Things 2' and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Phantom Thread,’ Plus Reviews of ‘The Good Place’ and ‘The Walking Dead’ (Ep. 198)

Fri, 27 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are excited about Paul Thomas Anderson’s upcoming fil...

Inside the Mind of 'Mindhunter' Star Jonathan Groff (Ep. 197)

Mon, 23 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald chat with 'Mindhunter' star Jonathan Groff about his ti...

Exploring ‘The Deuce’ and Double Down Book Club Selection ‘Sweet Forever’ With Joe House (Ep. 196)

Fri, 20 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the works of writer George Pelecanos, leading o...

Breaking Down ‘Mindhunter’ and the ‘Black Panther’ Trailer (Ep. 195)

Mon, 16 Oct 2017

After getting called out by director Sam Esmail, The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald return...

Talking 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Mr. Robot' With Sam Esmail (Ep. 194)

Thu, 12 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review and celebrate Denis Villeneuve's ambitious new f...

New Trailers for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’, ‘Justice League,’ and Stephen King’s ‘Castle Rock’ Are Here (Ep. 193)

Tue, 10 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on life and recent news before discussing the ...

Rob Huebel Knows Where the Bodies Are Buried (Ep. 192)

Fri, 06 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan sits down with comedic actor Rob Huebel to discuss his career in comedy; h...

Jeff Garlin Describes the Making of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (Ep. 191)

Mon, 02 Oct 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on life and airplane movies they watched durin...

Amy Landecker and the Critical Reception of 'Transparent' (Ep. 190)

Sat, 30 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald sits down with actor Amy Landecker to discuss her pathway into comedic...

Starring Jason Mantzoukas and Nick Kroll (Ep. 189)

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald is joined by the very funny Jason Mantzoukas and Nick Kroll to discuss...

Opening Up the Mailbag (Ep. 188)

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and respond to listener questions t...

Back on the Road With Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of the Killers (Ep. 187)

Thu, 21 Sep 2017

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Killers bandmates Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr...

Emmy Winners (and Losers) With Mike Schur, Amanda Dobbins, and Alison Herman (Ep. 186)

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald, Amanda Dobbins, and Alison Herman rehash the highlights and star powe...

What Spotify’s Rap Caviar Says About the Music Industry; Spoon's Britt Daniel Returns to Form (Ep. 185)

Thu, 14 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald examine the current state of the music industry and the...

Processing a Monster Opening Weekend for 'It' and Amazon’s Recent Shift (Ep. 184)

Mon, 11 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the $80 million opening weekend for ‘It,’ wh...

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Loses Its Director, ‘Narcos’ Returns, ‘Twin Peaks’ Ends, and Elisabeth Moss Talks ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Ep. 183)

Thu, 07 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss director Colin Trevorrow's sudden departure fro...

'You’re the Worst' Star Aya Cash on Her Complicated Relationship With L.A. and Branching Out Within the Industry (Ep. 182)

Mon, 04 Sep 2017

The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald sits down with 'You’re the Worst' (FXX) star Aya Cash to discuss her...

George Pelecanos, Cocreator of 'The Deuce,' on Capturing the Grittiness of New York in the '70s (Ep. 181)

Thu, 31 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by one of their favorite writers, George Pel...

Dissecting the 'Game of Thrones' Season Finale With Binge Mode Cohosts Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin (Ep. 180)

Mon, 28 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald provide their instant takes on the finale and overall s...

DC’s New Joker Origin Story, 'Logan Lucky,' and Showtime CEO David Nevins on 'Twin Peaks' (Ep. 179)

Thu, 24 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald announce the latest installment of the Double Down Book...

Critiquing 'Game of Thrones' and Previewing the Fall TV Season (Ep. 178)

Mon, 21 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack Sunday night’s 'Game of Thrones' episode, "Bey...

David Wain on Making the ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Franchise (Ep. 177)

Thu, 17 Aug 2017

Andy Greenwald sits down with ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ franchise director and cocreator David W...

Unpacking 'Game of Thrones' and Shonda Rhimes Leaves ABC for Netflix, With Guest Adam Granduciel of the War on Drugs (Ep. 176)

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack Sunday night’s 'Game of Thrones' episode, "Eas...

The Future of Streaming Television and Celebrating ‘Ozark’ and ‘Insecure’ (Ep. 175)

Thu, 10 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the Television Critics Association and the futu...

'Game of Thrones,' and Mark Duplass on ‘Room 104’ and Collaboration (Ep. 174)

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss last night’s epic 'Game of Thrones' episode, ...

‘Narcos’ Season 3 Preview, Plus ‘Glow’ Creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch on Writing for TV As Playwrights (Ep. 173)

Thu, 03 Aug 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the impending return of 'Narcos' (2:00). Later,...

‘Game of Thrones’ and Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee on Making Music and Living in Philly (Ep. 172)

Mon, 31 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Ryan Adams's recently fired Twitter shots at th...

'Atomic Blonde,' Kathryn Bigelow, 'Ozark,' 'True Detective' Season 3, and Netflix’s Unfair Advantage With Millennials (Ep. 171)

Thu, 27 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by K. Austin Collins to discuss Charlize Theron’s new action f...

'Game of Thrones,' Comic-Con Trailers, and 'Dunkirk,' Plus Matthew Lillard on 'Twin Peaks' and Working in Hollywood (Ep. 170)

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss last night’s episode of Game of Thrones ‘St...

Dunkirk,' Benioff and Weiss’s Next Project, and Revisiting 'Twin Peaks' and 'Glow' (Ep. 169)

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the upcoming premiere of 'Dunkirk' (7:00) and t...

'Game of Thrones' Returns and Disney Unveils a New 'Star Wars' Resort (Ep. 168)

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss and review the Season 7 premiere of ‘Game of ...

Previewing the 'Thrones' Premiere (Ep. 167)

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the biggest snubs and indicators from the 2017 Em...

'Spider-Man Homecoming,’ and Bill Simmons Chimes in on the Great ‘Baby Driver’ Debate and the Legacy of ‘The Sopranos’ (Ep. 166)

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Bill Simmons to continue the great ‘Bab...

The Great ‘Baby Driver’ Debate With Jason Mantzoukas, Plus Andy Samberg (Ep. 165)

Fri, 07 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to discuss ‘Talk the T...

BBQ Music and Don Winslow on 'The Force' (Ep. 164)

Mon, 03 Jul 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate Independence Day by discussing summer music a...

Setting Expectations for Jay-Z’s '4:44,' ABC’s 'Inhumans,' and the Second Season of 'Preacher' (Ep. 163)

Thu, 29 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the silliness of ABC’s upcoming ‘Inhumans’...

What's Next for the Han Solo Movie, T.J. Miller's Departure From 'Silicon Valley,' Plus 'Twin Peaks' and 'GLOW' (Ep. 162)

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss recent news stories about the shakeup in the Ha...

The Han Solo 'Star Wars' Movie Situation, Fargo’s Finale, and What Good Bad Movies Would Get Made in 2017 (Ep. 161)

Thu, 22 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Sean Fennessey discuss the recent shakeup with the di...

The 25 Best Movies of the Century So Far and Lorde’s 'Melodrama' (Ep. 160)

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Andy’s weekend exploits and Lorde’s new alb...

The Ringer Recommends Pt. 2 (Ep. 159)

Thu, 15 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by six of the New York City bureau staff, calling in to recommen...

Black Panther, Netflix, FX, and the State of Peak TV (Ep. 158)

Mon, 12 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react and dissect the new teaser trailer for 'Black Pan...

'American Gods,' 'Twin Peaks,' 'The Americans,' and Other Shows You Should Be Watching (Ep. 157)

Fri, 09 Jun 2017

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by colleague Allison Herman to talk about 'Ame...

Wonder Woman' and the Success of Comic Book Movies, 'The Leftovers' series finale, and the Current State of Tom Cruise (Ep. 156)

Tue, 06 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald check in on the state of Tom Cruise’s career and the ...

Big IP Fails at the Box Office and Damon Lindelof Talks 'Twin Peaks' and the End of 'The Leftovers' (Ep. 155)

Thu, 01 Jun 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to discuss...

Book Club — 'Annihilation' (Ep. 154)

Mon, 29 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald present their second installment of the Double Down Boo...

Lizzy Goodman on the Rebirth of Rock ’n’ Roll in New York City From 2001 to 2011 (Ep. 153)

Thu, 25 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sit down with writer Lizzy Goodman to talk about her ne...

'Twin Peaks,' 'Alien Covenant,' and the Highs and Lows of IP (Ep. 152)

Mon, 22 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate the return of 'Twin Peaks' by giving it "The ...

The Networks Aim to Make TV Great Again, and Previewing 'Twin Peaks' (Ep. 151)

Thu, 18 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss network television’s recent attempts to event...

'Master of None,' 'Catastrophe,' and 'The Leftovers' Are Brought to You by the Pre-pajama Mafia (Ep. 150)

Mon, 15 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald kick off the pod with a brief discussion about leisurew...

David Mandel Talks 'Veep,' 'Curb,' and 'Seinfeld' (Ep. 149)

Thu, 11 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sit down with 'Veep' showrunner David Mandel to discuss...

Welcome to Dystopia: 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Handmaid’s Tale,' and 'American Gods' (Ep. 148)

Mon, 08 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the new trailer for 'Blade Runner 2049' (1:30),...

Greg Dulli and the Afghan Whigs Are Back (Ep. 147)

Thu, 04 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sit down with Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli to discu...

Timothy Simons of 'Veep' on Politics, 'The Leftovers' and Hangin' With McConaughey (Ep. 146)

Mon, 01 May 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Timothy Simons of 'Veep' to discuss how t...

‘Fargo’ and the Prestige-TV Debate & Justin Simien of ‘Dear White People’ (Ep. 145)

Thu, 27 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the third season of Fargo, the series as a whol...

Damon Lindelof Discusses ‘The Leftovers’ (144)

Mon, 24 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by the cocreator and showrunner of HBO’s '...

'Fargo' and 'Veep' Return (Ep. 143)

Thu, 20 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the music of their youth (1:00), their early im...

'The Last Jedi,' the End of 'Girls,' and the Final Season of 'The Leftovers' (Ep. 142)

Mon, 17 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ...

The Ringer Recommends (Ep. 141)

Fri, 14 Apr 2017

Chris Ryan is joined by a carousel of Ringer staffers, who stop by to recommend a piece of content t...

Thor: Ragnarok' Starring "Cake" Blanchett (Ep. 140)

Mon, 10 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Marvel’s 'Thor: Ragnarok' (2:20), Season 3 of...

Mailbag 2.0 (Ep. 139)

Thu, 06 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald answer your questions on topics including pleas to revi...

'Big Little Lies' Finale and a Conversation With TV Writer Mike Levin (Ep. 138)

Mon, 03 Apr 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Alison Herman discuss the finale of ‘Big Little Lie...

Jason Mantzoukas Loves 'Legion,' David Milch, and 'True Detective' (Ep. 137)

Thu, 30 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by comedian Jason Mantzoukas to discuss his ...

What Does 'Justice League' Have in Common With Radiohead’s 'OK Computer'? (Ep. 136)

Mon, 27 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the new trailer for DC’s 'Justice League' (2:...

The Return of Dave Chappelle (Ep. 135)

Thu, 23 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Cinemax’s breaking news about ‘The Knick’...

Ep. 134: Drake’s ‘More Life’, Amazon Pilot Season, and Other Upcoming TV and Film Projects

Mon, 20 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss whether they're in or out on a rumored 'Matrix'...

Ep. 133: Interview With Noah Hawley of 'Legion' and 'Fargo'

Thu, 16 Mar 2017

The RInger's Andy Greenwald sits down with Noah Hawley, the showrunner and creator of FX's 'Legion' ...

Ep. 132: Book Club — 'Zoo Station'

Tue, 14 Mar 2017

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald present their long-awaited installment of the Double Down...

Ep. 131: Live From SXSW

Mon, 13 Mar 2017

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey host a live discussion on the latest trends in the film i...

Ep. 130: Interview With Gareth David of Los Campesinos!

Thu, 09 Mar 2017

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sit down with Gareth David of Los Campesinos! to discuss ...

Ep. 129: ‘Logan,’ ‘The Good Fight,’ ‘Billions,’ and ‘Big Little Lies’

Mon, 06 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion analyse why ‘Logan’ (1:50) worked and what other ...

Ep. 128: 'Get Out,' 'Logan,' and Other Movies With K. Austin Collins

Thu, 02 Mar 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and K. Austin Collins discuss the movies they’re most excited about righ...

Ep. 127: Full Interview With Lena Dunham of 'Girls'

Wed, 01 Mar 2017

The Ringer's Andy Greenwald sits down one-on-one with Lena Dunham, creator of HBO's 'Girls,' to talk...

Ep. 126: Lena Dunham on 'Girls' Episode "American Bitch"

Mon, 27 Feb 2017

Andy Greenwald sits down with Lena Dunham, creator of HBO's 'Girls,' to talk about "American Bitch,"...

Ep. 125: The Oscars' Surprise Ending

Mon, 27 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Amanda Dobbins react to and unpack the Oscars' shocki...

Ep. 124: Guide to the Oscars

Thu, 23 Feb 2017

The Oscars are upon us, and The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Sean Fennessey engage in ...

Ep. 123: ‘The Young Pope,’ the TV Championship Belt, ‘Big Little Lies,’ and ‘Crashing’

Mon, 20 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the experience of watching ‘The Young Pope’ ...

Ep. 122: Interview With ‘One Day at a Time’ Showrunners Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce

Thu, 16 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss one of their favorite new shows, Netflix’s ‘...

Ep. 121: The Grammy Awards, 'Legion,' and 'Girls'

Mon, 13 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the cultural importance of the Grammy Awards (1...

Ep. 120: Looking at Pop Culture Through the Political Prism WIth Chuck Klosterman

Thu, 09 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Who Won the Week (3:00) and Taboo (5:43) before...

Ep. 119: The Super Bowl Commercials, Lady Gaga’s Halftime Performance, ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2, and ‘24 Legacy’

Mon, 06 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald rehash and break down the political undertones of this ...

Ep. 118: ‘The Crown,’ ‘Riverdale,’ ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ and Letters From Taboo Island

Thu, 02 Feb 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald debate their picks for Who Won the Week (1:45) before r...

Ep. 117: SAG Awards, 'Split,’ ‘The Young Pope,’ and ‘3 Mics’

Mon, 30 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the highlights of Sunday night’s SAG Awards (...

Ep. 116: The Mailbag Episode

Fri, 27 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald reveal ‘Who Won the Week’ (1:45) and read another l...

Ep. 115: The New ‘Star Wars’ Title, ‘The Good Place,’ ‘The Young Pope,’ and ‘Homeland’

Mon, 23 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald reveal and discuss the title for the next ‘Star Wars’...

Ep. 114: ‘The OA,’ Who Won the Week, the New ‘Logan’ Trailer, and ‘Taboo’

Fri, 20 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the 'Trainspotting' sequel (3:25) and the new tr...

Ep. 113: The Television Critics Association Press Tour, Awarding the Television Championship Belt, ‘Sneaky Pete,’ and The XX’s New Album

Mon, 16 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sort through the big news from the Television Critics A...

Ep. 112: ‘The Young Pope,’ ‘Taboo,’ and ‘One Day at a Time’

Fri, 13 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald each award "Who Won the Week" (1:30) and preview a new ...

Ep. 111: The Golden Globes After-Party With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Mon, 09 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by ‘Jam Session’ cohosts Amanda Dobbins ...

Ep. 110: ‘Coachella,’ ‘The Golden Globes,’ and ‘Homeland’

Fri, 06 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald run through the newly revealed lineup for Coachella and...

Ep. 109: ‘The OA’, ‘La La Land’, and ‘20th Century Women’

Tue, 03 Jan 2017

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald remember Carrie Fisher and George Michael (3:27). They ...

Ep. 108: The Wall of 2016

Thu, 22 Dec 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald highlight eight people who made pop culture what it was i...

Ep. 107: Rogue One Recap

Tue, 20 Dec 2016

Spoiler Alerts Ahead! The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald go deep on ‘Rogue One’, the l...

Ep. 106: The Year in TV With ‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Sam Esmail

Fri, 16 Dec 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald sit down with the creator of 'Mr. Robot' to discuss, de...

Ep. 105: The Year in Music

Mon, 12 Dec 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald start with a big announcement from Andy (1:28) and then...

Ep. 104: ‘Rogue One’ and ‘Black Mirror’ Re-up

Fri, 09 Dec 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald get ready for ‘Rogue One’ (1:00) and the ‘Black M...

Ep 103: 'Westworld' Finale

Mon, 05 Dec 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack Sunday night’s 'Westworld' finale (0:45). Then...

Ep 102: ‘Gilmore Girls,’ ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ Turns 10, and The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ Re-up

Fri, 02 Dec 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are back to discuss the blockbusterization of TV (1:55)...

Ep. 101: 'Nocturnal Animals,' 'Search Party,' and What's Next for 'Westworld'?

Mon, 28 Nov 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Tom Ford's 'Nocturnal Animals' (4:00), Alia Shawk...

Ep. 100: ‘Westworld’ Theories and Casey Affleck’s New Film, ‘Manchester by the Sea’

Mon, 21 Nov 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the latest episode of ‘Westworld’ (1:05) and...

Ep. 99: The Current State of Movies

Thu, 17 Nov 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey discuss the year in movies and how to define success for ...

Ep. 98: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Stephen Falk

Thu, 17 Nov 2016

Andy Greenwald talks to Stephen Falk, creator and showrunner of 'You're the Worst,' about the show's...

Ep. 97: A Tribe Called Quest, Dave Chappelle on ‘SNL,' Kanye's Saint Pablo Tour, and 'Westworld'

Tue, 15 Nov 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the return of A Tribe Called Quest in the Trump e...

Ep. 96: Post-Election Re-up

Thu, 10 Nov 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald do a post-election comedown episode, talking about the ro...

Ep. 95: 'Doctor Strange,' 'Westworld,' and the 'Black Mirror' Episode "San Junipero"

Mon, 07 Nov 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' (6:00), how 'Westworld'...

Ep. 94: All Things FX Re-up With Nick Grad

Thu, 03 Nov 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by FX president of original programming Nick Grad to discus...

Ep. 93: 'Westworld' Theories and the 'Black Mirror' Episode "Playtest" With Jason Concepcion

Mon, 31 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion discuss the possibility of two timelines in 'Westworld'...

Ep. 92: 'The League,' 'Atlanta,' and 'Westworld' Re-Up With Jason Mantzoukas

Thu, 27 Oct 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to discuss improvisation in 'The League...

Ep. 91: ‘The Andy Greenwald Podcast’ With Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World

Wed, 26 Oct 2016

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Ep. 90: 'The Walking Dead' Premiere, 'Westworld,' and 'Black Mirror' With Jason Concepcion

Mon, 24 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the gruesome return of 'The Walking Dead' and whe...

Ep. 89: 'Black Mirror,' and Jimmy Eat World Re-up

Thu, 20 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Wolverine's return with 'Logan' (8:00), a run-of-...

Ep. 88: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Gale Anne Hurd

Wed, 19 Oct 2016

Andy Greenwald talks with superproducer Gale Anne Hurd about her new series, ‘Falling Water,’ co...

Ep. 87: 'Goliath' and 'Westworld' Theories With Jason Concepcion

Mon, 17 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the risky vision behind 'Westworld' (8:00) and fi...

Ep. 86: 'Atlanta,' 'Rogue One' Trailer, and The Strokes Re-up With Travon Free

Thu, 13 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald bring on 'Any Given Wednesday' writer Travon Free to disc...

Ep. 85: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers

Wed, 12 Oct 2016

'Halt and Catch Fire' showrunners Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers join Andy Greenwald...

Ep. 84: HBO's Fall Sunday Night Slate

Mon, 10 Oct 2016

"The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the mysteries of 'Westworld' (6:00), Sarah Jessi...

Ep. 83: 'Atlanta' and 'Luke Cage' Re-up

Thu, 06 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss shifting plot points and character development on...

Ep. 82: 'Westworld' Premiere and Music Mythology With Will Sheff

Mon, 03 Oct 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the premiere of HBO's 'Westworld' (6:00) and the ...

Ep. 81: 'Queen Sugar,' 'Westworld,' and Auteurism in 'Atlanta' Re-up

Thu, 29 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Justin Lin's 'Hot Wheels' (6:00), the auteurism o...

Ep. 80: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Wed, 28 Sep 2016

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator and star of Amazon's 'Fleabag,' joins Andy Greenwald to discuss co...

Ep. 79: 'Transparent,' 'Fleabag,' and 'The Good Place'

Mon, 26 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the transcendent return of 'Transparent,' Antoine...

Ep. 78: 'Mr. Robot' Creator Sam Esmail

Fri, 23 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald bring on 'Mr. Robot' creator Sam Esmail to discuss the Se...

Ep. 77: 'Designated Survivor' and Political TV Coverage With Jon Favreau

Mon, 19 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Jon Favreau team up to break down ABC's new political d...

Ep. 76: Emmys After-Party With Sam Esmail, Joe Weisberg & Joel Fields

Mon, 19 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are live from the Ringer studio to react to the 2016 Emmy...

Ep. 75: Emmys Preview

Fri, 16 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald preview the upcoming Emmy Awards with deep dives and pred...

Ep. 74: 'Mr. Robot,' 'Atlanta,' and Netflix's 'Easy' Re-up

Thu, 15 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss how 'Mr. Robot' is playing with reality (8:00), t...

Ep. 73: 'Quarry' and Fall TV Preview

Mon, 12 Sep 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Cinemax's 1970s drama, 'Quarry,' and preview netw...

Ep. 72: Yeezy, 'Mr. Robot,' and 'Narcos'

Thu, 08 Sep 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Kanye West's adventures in NYC, the latest episode of 'Mr. Rob...

Ep. 71: 'Atlanta'

Tue, 06 Sep 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald preview Donald Glover's 'Atlanta,' the best new show on TV, and discus...

Ep. 70: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mr. Robot,' and 'You're the Worst' Re-up

Fri, 02 Sep 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Season 2 of 'Stranger Things,' and whether we'll get Barb back...

Ep. 69: 'The Night Of' and a VMA Recap

Mon, 29 Aug 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald offer their differing thoughts on the 'Night Of' season finale (2:00)....

Ep. 68: 'Halt and Catch Fire' and 'Animal Kingdom' Re-up

Fri, 26 Aug 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the Elliot-free episode of 'Mr. Robot' (8:00) and the return o...

Ep. 67: 'The Night Of,' 'Mr. Robot' and Frank Ocean's Return

Mon, 22 Aug 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on how 'The Night Of' will wrap up, the expectations surr...

Ep. 66: 'The Night Of,' 'The Get Down,' and 'Rogue One' Reshoots

Mon, 15 Aug 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Episode 6 of 'The Night Of' and the mystery it is...

Ep. 65: 'Stranger Things' Re-up

Thu, 11 Aug 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald recap the latest 'Mr. Robot' and go in-depth on the cultu...

Ep. 64: Olympics, 'The Night Of,' and 'Mr. Robot'

Mon, 08 Aug 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss NBC's Olympics coverage (6:00), the masterful act...

Ep. 63: The Watch Re-up: The Year in Movies

Thu, 04 Aug 2016

Chris Ryan is joined by Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to talk about the year in movies so fa...

Ep. 62: 'Suicide Squad' Prep, 'The Night Of,' and 'Jason Bourne'

Tue, 02 Aug 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Canadian cuisine before jumping into the anticipa...

Ep. 61: 'Mr. Robot' and the Bourne Series Re-up

Fri, 29 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give their thoughts on what's missing from 'Mr. Robot' in...

Ep. 60: Comic-Con Trailers, 'The Night Of,' and 'Stranger Things'

Mon, 25 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the trailers of 'Justice League,' 'Dr. Strange,' ...

Ep. 59: 'Mr. Robot,' Desiigner's New Single, and Lil Yachty Re-up

Fri, 22 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss 'Mr. Robot' and TV's struggle to keep up with rea...

Ep. 58: 'Stranger Things,' 'The Night Of,' and Facebook Live Q&A

Wed, 20 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Netflix's surprising 'Stranger Things' and the se...

Ep. 57: 'Mr. Robot' Premiere and 'Vice Principals' Re-up

Thu, 14 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald gear up for the return of 'Mr. Robot' and break down what...

Ep. 56: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Chef Eric Ripert

Wed, 13 Jul 2016

Andy Greenwald talks to four-star chef Eric Ripert about his brilliant new memoir, '32 Yolks,' the i...

Ep. 55: ‘Mr. Robot,’ Schoolboy Q, Desiigner, and 'The Night Of' With Sean Fennessey, Jon Caramanica, and Alison Herman

Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald tackle the leaked season premiere of USA's 'Mr. Robot.' Then, Sean Fen...

Ep. 54: Blink 182 Re-up

Thu, 07 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald hype up the new HBO limited series 'The Night Of' (5:00) ...

Ep. 53: D.C. Punk Scene With Joe House

Mon, 04 Jul 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Joe House discuss the origins and impact of the D.C. punk scene. ...

Ep. 52: 'Preacher' Re-up

Fri, 01 Jul 2016

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the trailers for 'Sully' (8:24) and 'Bleed for ...

Ep. 51: 'Game of Thrones' Finale, 'The Night Of,' and Jay Z's New Single

Mon, 27 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on the 'Game of Thrones' season finale and what's next fo...

Ep. 50: 'The Detour,' YG, and 'Midnight Special'

Fri, 24 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on TBS's 'The Detour' (5:30), the new YG album 'Still Bra...

Ep. 49: 'Game of Thrones' Season Finale Predictions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Mallory Rubin react to last night's 'Battle of the Bast...

Ep. 48: The 'Suicide Squad' Soundtrack, the Swift-Hiddleston Romance, and a 'Game of Thrones' Q&A

Fri, 17 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald return with a re-up to discuss the 'Suicide Squad' soundt...

Ep. 47: Jaime Lannister's Bad Side, 'Hamilton' and the Tonys, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Next Move

Tue, 14 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on the world building within 'Game of Thrones' (8:00), Ja...

Ep. 46: 'Game of Thrones' Listener Questions

Wed, 08 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald answer listener questions about 'Game of Thrones.' ...

Ep. 45: Ian McShane's 'GoT' Cameo, Kanye's Pop-up Show, and 'Rogue One' Reshoots

Mon, 06 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on 'Game of Thrones' guest star Ian McShane, the wild NYC...

Ep. 44: 'Game of Thrones' Episode 7 Preview With Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Wed, 01 Jun 2016

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion preview 'The Broken Man,' this week's episode of 'Ga...

Ep. 43: Memorial Day Playlist

Mon, 30 May 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald put together their playlist of must-listen-to music for y...

Ep. 42: 'Game of Thrones' Episode 6 Preview With Mallory Rubin

Wed, 25 May 2016

Chris Ryan is joined by The Ringer's Mallory Rubin to preview this week's episode of 'Game of Throne...

Ep. 41: 'GoT,' 'Preacher,' and Marvel + 'The Nice Guys' With Robert Mays

Tue, 24 May 2016

The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss 'Game of Thrones’ and 'Preacher' (26:00). Then ...

Ep. 40: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Jonathan Tropper

Fri, 20 May 2016

Jonathan Tropper, cocreator and showrunner of Cinemax's 'Banshee,' talks to Andy Greenwald about his...

Ep. 39: 'GoT,' Chance the Rapper, and Tom Hiddleston's Niche

Mon, 16 May 2016

Chris and Andy share their thoughts on last night's 'Game of Thrones,' Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring...

Ep. 38: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Colin Farrell

Thu, 12 May 2016

Andy Greenwald talks with Colin Farrell about his trippy, brilliant new film, 'The Lobster,' as well...

Ep. 37: 'Game of Thrones,' 'The Good Wife,' and 'Captain America: Civil War' With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Jason Concepcion

Mon, 09 May 2016

Chris Ryan hosts today's show without Andy, but gets help from a slew of Ringer staffers. First, Bil...

Ep. 36: 'The Watch'

Mon, 02 May 2016

Chris and Andy discuss 'Game of Thrones,' the two poles of TV drama viewership (18:00), the challeng...

Ep. 35: 'The Watch'

Mon, 25 Apr 2016

Chris and Andy recap a busy weekend in culture by breaking down the 'Game of Thrones' season premier...

Ep. 34: 'The Watch'

Wed, 20 Apr 2016

Andy and Chris prepare for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere with help from Mallory Rubin and Jason Con...

Ep. 33: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Sam Rockwell

Tue, 12 Apr 2016

Actor Sam Rockwell, star of the new film 'Mr. Right,' joins Andy Greenwald to discuss acting, creati...

Ep. 32: 'The Watch': Announcing 'After the Thrones'

Tue, 05 Apr 2016

Chris and Andy announce their weekly 'Game of Thrones' recap show, 'After the Thrones,' streaming ev...

Ep. 31: 'The Watch'

Wed, 30 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy discuss this week's episode of 'Girls' (8:00), examine the 'Batman v. Superman' debac...

Ep. 30: 'The Watch' With RZA and Hua Hsu

Fri, 25 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy spin it back to 1996 to discuss the influential music of that year. They talk to Wu-T...

Ep. 29: 'The Watch'

Tue, 22 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Girls’ and Adam Driver’s career, ‘Hap and Leonard’ (24:00), and...

Ep. 28: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields

Fri, 18 Mar 2016

Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, showrunners of FX's 'The Americans,' join Andy Greenwald to talk about...

Ep. 27: 'The Watch' 'GoT' Edition With Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin

Tue, 15 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy host a very special 'Watch the Thrones' reunion! They welcome back Jason 'The Maester...

Ep. 26: 'The Watch'

Thu, 10 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy return to the TV grind by breaking down the 'Game of Thrones' trailer, 'House of Card...

Ep. 25: 'The Watch'

Tue, 01 Mar 2016

Chris and Andy give their winners and losers from last night's Oscars (4:00), discuss tone-deaf Holl...

Ep. 24: 'The Watch' Re-up

Sat, 27 Feb 2016

On today's re-up, Andy and Chris talk 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' (2:00), 'Better Call Saul' (12:30...

Ep. 23: 'The Watch'

Tue, 23 Feb 2016

Chris and Andy catch up on all things TV, starting with Sunday-night dramas 'Vinyl' and 'Billions' (...

Ep. 22: 'The Watch' Re-up

Sat, 20 Feb 2016

Chris and Andy give their five fleeting opinions for the weekend, zeroing in on the 'Better Call Sau...

Ep. 21: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer

Thu, 18 Feb 2016

'Broad City' stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer join Andy Greenwald to discuss the upcoming third ...

Ep. 20: 'The Watch'

Tue, 16 Feb 2016

Andy and Chris talk about the first episode of 'Vinyl,' Louis C.K.'s 'Horace and Pete,' the return o...

Ep. 19: 'The Watch' Re-up

Sat, 13 Feb 2016

The guys talk about Kanye West and the Madison Square Garden reveal of 'The Life of Pablo.' L...

Ep. 18: 'The Watch'

Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Chris and Andy celebrate the return of Jason Bourne, break down Beyoncé's big weekend, discuss Kany...

Ep. 17: 'The Watch' Re-up

Sat, 06 Feb 2016

On today's inaugural re-up episode of 'The Watch,' Chris and Andy give their picks for the weekend, ...

Ep. 16: 'The Watch'

Tue, 02 Feb 2016

Andy and Chris discuss Rihanna's long-awaited 'ANTI' (6:00), Kanye's Twitter beef (14:00), Drake vs....

Ep. 15: 'The Watch'

Tue, 26 Jan 2016

On today's episode Andy and Chris discuss the new 'Game of Thrones' teasers, Kanye's new album, the ...

Ep. 14: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Michael Schur

Sat, 23 Jan 2016

Michael Schur, co-creator of 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' and the upcoming 'Good Pl...

Ep. 13: 'The Watch'

Wed, 20 Jan 2016

On today's episode Andy & Chris discuss the new Showtime drama 'Billions', wonder if there's too muc...

Ep. 12: 'The Watch'

Tue, 12 Jan 2016

On today's episode Andy and Chris pay tribute to the life and music of David Bowie. Then they discus...

Ep. 11: 'The Watch'

Sat, 09 Jan 2016

On today's episode Andy and Chris celebrate the return of Kanye west, discuss the broadway success o...

Ep. 10: 'The Watch'

Tue, 05 Jan 2016

On today's episode Andy and Chris dive into a galaxy far, far away with a full breakdown of 'Star Wa...

Ep. 9: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Damon Lindelof

Wed, 23 Dec 2015

Writer and producer Damon Lindelof joins Andy Greenwald to discuss the future of 'The Leftovers,' th...

Ep. 8: 'The Watch' 2015 Wrap-up

Tue, 22 Dec 2015

Chris and Andy look back at the 2015 pop culture landscape, covering their favorite TV shows, movies...

Ep. 7: 'The Watch'

Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Chris and Andy honor Star Wars season with a deep dive into 'Force Awakens' expectations (8:00 mark)...

Ep. 6: 'The Watch'

Wed, 09 Dec 2015

Chris and Andy chat about the Grammy nominations (3:00), the Ryan Coogler 'Black Panther' rumors (8:...

Ep. 5: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Trevor Noah

Tue, 08 Dec 2015

'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah joins Andy Greenwald to discuss his first months behind the desk, the ...

Ep. 4: 'The Watch'

Fri, 04 Dec 2015

On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about the new 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Jus...

Ep. 3: 'The Watch'

Tue, 01 Dec 2015

On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about Marvel's new 'Captain America: Civil Wa...

Ep. 2: 'The Watch'

Tue, 24 Nov 2015

On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about Adele's '25' album (3:30 mark), applaud...

Ep. 1: 'The Watch' Premiere With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Wed, 18 Nov 2015

It's the premiere episode of 'The Watch,' hosted by Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald. They talk about B...