The Watch

The podcast discusses Pedro Pascal potentially being cast as Reed Richards in the next 'Fantastic Four' movie. They also touch on the 'Madame Web' trailer. The hosts talk about the first two episodes of 'Murder at the End of the World' and the uneven split between two plotlines. David Fincher's movie 'The Killer' is also discussed.

Rob Harvilla, author of '60 Songs that Explain the '90s,' joins Chris to talk about turning his podcast into a book. They discuss the process of creating the podcast and reflect on their nostalgia for 90s music, exploring the resurgence of 90s influences in fashion and contemporary music. They also delve into the coherency of the 2000s compared to the 90s and touch on the generational divide in hip-hop.

Hosts discuss the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike, share their favorite genres of TV shows they'd like to see return, and talk about their favorite music and books of the year. They also reflect on the history of the podcast, express gratitude to listeners, and discuss the evolving landscape of pop culture consumption and the decline of serious teen shows. The hosts explore the lack of authentic portrayals in TV shows about young people and propose improvements for streaming platforms' search functionality. They also mention the return of Unicourse on Blue E and recommend 'Reservation Dogs' and 'The Gold' as great TV shows.

Discussion includes Marvel's new marketing strategy for the show 'Echo', the evolution of prestige TV and its impact on the industry, and a review of the new Argentinian comedy 'Nada' on Hulu.

Guests Johnathan Majors and Casey Bloys discuss controversies surrounding HBO, including the use of fake Twitter accounts and delayed release dates for popular shows. They also dive into problems at Marvel Studios, such as the handling of Johnathan Majors's 'Kang' character and concerns about the box office performance of 'The Marvels'.

The hosts discuss 'Loki' S2E4 and its MacGuffin plot, and share their curiosity about their literary heroes in the John le Carré documentary. They also talk about horror movies, storytelling challenges, and the success of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' film.

Discussion on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Martin Scorsese's creative era. Streaming service redraft with shows placed on different platforms. Mention of 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and 'Jury Duty'. Exploring owl symbolism in a film and De Niro's performance. Rising costs of streaming platforms and impact on consumers. Flaws of streaming services and importance of brand identity. Analysis of FX's marketing team and their success promoting shows. Comparison of podcast to others.

The hosts discuss the impact of Netflix on finding new shows, share their mixed opinions on 'Loki', analyze a scene with a talking dog, and discuss dog relationships and click bait.

Director Fisher Stevens joins Chris Ryan to discuss the making of the A documentary 'Beckham'. Updates on the actors strike and reviews of Brie Larson's new show 'Lessons in Chemistry'. Comparisons between Apple and HBO's approach to making shows. Discussion on the portrayal of superheroes in TV shows and the differences between books and movies.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the evolution of Marvel and Star Wars franchises, the complexities of the TV series 'Loki', and the season finale of 'The Gold'. They also explore the challenges faced by creators in making ambitious TV shows and the differences between the TV industries in England and the US.