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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
A Eulogy for ‘Tokyo Vice’ With Mina Kimes. Plus, the Case for ‘Presumed Innocent.’
Mina Kimes and Chris bid farewell to 'Tokyo Vice' and discuss if the show ended well. They praise the show's improvement in the second season. They also chat about Apple TV+ shows and their favorites on the platform.
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 16min
‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12
Julio Torres, comedian behind 'Fantasmas,' discusses the success of 'Hit Man' on Netflix and the latest 'Top Chef' episode. They analyze streaming vs. box office success, the creative vision of 'Fantasmas,' and the dynamics of cooking competitions on the show.
Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 20min
Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the 'Star Wars' Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.
Director Leslye Headland discusses walking a fine line with 'The Acolyte' to please both general and hardcore 'Star Wars' fans. Plus, the hosts dive into the 'Hacks' Season 3 finale and their thoughts on the show's evolution.
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 13min
What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?
Discussion on box office underperformance of movies like 'Furiousa' and 'The Fall Guy' and the impact of Marvel movies. The need for specific types of shows on TV screens. Review of new HBO docuseries 'Ren Faire' likened to 'Succession' in a Renaissance fair setting.
May 30, 2024 • 1h 8min
'The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’
Rembert Browne, staff writer for 'Clipped,' discusses working on the show inspired by his article on Clippers owner Donald Sterling's scandal. They talk about the importance of telling this story and the path that led him to work on the series.
May 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
Netflix’s Plan for ‘3 Body Problem,’ Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums, and ‘Top Chef’
Discussing Netflix's mysterious plans for '3 Body Problem' and a live-action 'X-Men' movie, Apple Music's top 100 albums, and disappointments with recent episodes of 'Top Chef'
May 20, 2024 • 59min
Steven Zaillian on Creating the World of ‘Ripley.’ Plus, More ‘Shogun’ and ‘Yellowstone’ News.
Steven Zaillian, creator of 'Ripley,' discusses working with actors like Andrew Scott, Kenneth Lonergan, and John Malkovich. The hosts also talk about 'Yellowstone' starting final season production and 'Shogun' returning for two more seasons.
May 16, 2024 • 1h 27min
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.’
Adrien Brody discusses his roles in 'Winning Time' and 'Succession'. Also covered are prequels, returning series like '3 Body Problem' and 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', and disappointment in 'Big Cigar'.
May 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
‘Ripley’ Is the Best Show of the Year So Far. Plus, ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting News and ‘Hacks.’
Chris and Andy discuss 'The Fall Guy' box office performance, 'Fantastic Four' casting news, 'Hacks' S3 episodes, and why 'Ripley' is the best show of the year so far
May 10, 2024 • 55min
‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ News, the Disney-Hulu-Max Bundle, and ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’
Remembering Steve Albini's legacy, updates on
