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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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Sep 28, 2023 • 56min
‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer
The podcast discusses the 'True Detective: Night Country' trailer, the reissued remixed album 'Tim (Let It Bleed Edition)' by The Replacements, and the series finale episode of 'Reservation Dogs'.
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3
Chris and Andy discuss the recent end of the writers' strike and its impact on the TV landscape. They also rave about the show 'The Gold' and its expert craftsmanship and unexpected twists.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’
Prominent media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge. The hosts also discuss the ongoing Hollywood strike and the penultimate episode of 'Reservation Dogs'. Additionally, they delve into the documentary series 'Telemarketers' which exposes fraud and corruption within the industry.
Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’
The hosts discuss the unexpected cancellation of 'Winning Time' and the challenges of historical storytelling. They speculate on the fate of the characters and the future of Sunday shows. They also talk about the delay in the premiere of True Detective and the changing viewership behaviors. Additionally, they explore the challenges of maintaining creativity in the industry and discuss the value of curatorial help in selecting shows. They delve into 'The Gold', a new show on Paramount+, and praise the TV show 'Guilt' for its fast-paced narrative and portrayal of English society.
Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 18min
Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling'
Warner Bros. CFO talks about streaming content devaluation and its similarity to old-school cable packages. 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' succeeds by using TV tropes. The hosts discuss the first episode of 'The Changeling' on Apple TV+. They also explore the challenges of retaining subscribers and increasing revenue in the streaming industry.
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’
Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live sports (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Winning Time’ and how the show is running into problems by being too historically accurate (21:27), as well as the first few episodes of Apple TV’s ‘Drops of God’ (41:03).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 12min
Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’
Podcast discusses strike negotiations in the film industry and the power struggle between Bob Chapek and Bob Iger at Disney. They also talk about the latest episode of 'Reservation Dogs' and how it feels like an epilogue to the show.
Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 17min
'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.'
Chris and Andy discuss the Disney cable dispute and the new show 'Special Ops: Lioness' which fits into the Taylor Sheridan–verse. They also talk about the latest episode of 'Winning Time' and the finale of 'How to With John Wilson'. They touch on topics like Rolling Stones' new record, cord-cutting experiences, Taylor Sheridan's casting choices, and capturing the essence of New York.
Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 4min
The 'Killer’ and ‘Ferrari’ Trailers, the ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Finale, and ‘Reservation Dogs’
Hosts discuss trailers for 'Ferrari' and 'The Killer', finale of 'Justified: City Primeval', and their thoughts on this season of 'Reservation Dogs'
Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Fall TV Preview. Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Delay, and ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline.’
The hosts discuss the second season of ‘Winning Time’ and the delay of ‘Dune: Part Two’. They also talk about the fall TV shows they are looking forward to and the eco-horror movie, ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’.
