Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Ebon Moss-Bachrach on 'Andor' Episode 5
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks about some new shows he has been checking out, including 'Bad Sisters' and 'The Patient'...
'House of the Dragon' S1E2
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the way the show is using traditional...
The ‘Better Call Saul’ Series Finale
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy talks about the importance of the creative originality coming from shows like 'Reservation Dogs...
Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Better Call Saul'
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about all of the Marvel news that came out of Comic-Con this weekend, including ...
The Mid-Summer Mailbag
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy return to share their thoughts on the most recent episode of ‘Better Call Saul’. ...
Our Mid-2022 Top 10 Shows
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'.
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some of the troubles at Netflix and some of the belt-tightening the compan...
‘Better Call Saul’ S6E3
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.'
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘Gaslit’ and ‘The Offer’ and the first few episod...
The ‘Halo’ Trailer, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ and ‘1883’
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy catch up on some content they consumed during the winter holidays, including many thi...
End of the Year Mailbag
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the extremely enjoyable ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and how it should be...
The Best TV Shows of 2021
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy are joined by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about the show's season fi...
‘Succession’ S3E9: “All the Bells Say”
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.’
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the New Yorker profile of Jeremy Strong that dropped before last week’s ...
'Succession' S3E8: "Chiantishire"
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy remember Stephen Sondheim, the prolific creator of musicals like 'West Side Story' an...
‘Succession’ S3E7: “Too Much Birthday”
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about everyone leavi...
‘Succession’ S3E6: “What It Takes”
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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’
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer and the expectations it sets for...
‘Succession’ S3E5: “Retired Janitors of Idaho”
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about this episode fe...
The Hits—and Major Misses—of ‘Eternals’
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe (1:00) before getting into the...
‘Succession’ S3E4: “Lion in the Meadow”
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the premiere of 'Eternals,' Chris and Andy talk about where the movie might lead the Marvel...
'Succession' S3E3: "Disruption"
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.'
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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”
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘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.
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy talk about some reviews that rip apart ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and what critics...
'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy open the mailbag to answer questions about which genres of TV they think will disappe...