The Watch

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.

Joanna Robinson, author of 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios', joins Chris and Andy to discuss the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They cover topics such as the creative reboot of Daredevil, the challenges of making a Heat sequel, creating an oral history of Marvel, behind-the-scenes experiences on Marvel sets, the complexity of the multiverse, and the impact of money and executives in the MCU.

Discussion on the poor performance of 'The Exorcist: Believer' at the box office and Universal's questionable purchase of the franchise. Analysis of the first episode of 'Loki' Season 2 and its strengths and weaknesses. Recap of the penultimate episode of 'The Gold'.

Sterlin Harjo, creator of 'Reservation Dogs', joins Chris and Andy to discuss the challenges of being a showrunner and the personal and cultural significance of the show. They also talk about the confusion surrounding an episode of 'The Morning Show' and its connection to recent events, as well as their TV viewing habits and meeting people involved in the making of 'Reservation Dogs'.

The podcast discusses a road rage incident and driving etiquette, the impact of streaming releases on movies, their upcoming Vegas trip and U2 performance, the new show Gen V trying to replicate The Boys' success, and the impactful speeches and impressive actors in 'The Gold' episode.