
The Watch
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 4, 2022 • 59min
The ‘Slow Horses’ Trailer and ‘Top Chef’ Is Back. Plus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on ‘Against the Ice’
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new spy series ‘Slow Horses’ and why it looks like everything they could want out of a TV show (1:00). Then they recap the first episode of ‘Top Chef Houston’ (17:37) before Chris is joined by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to talk about his new movie ‘Against the Ice’ (33:49).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Nikolaj Coster-WaldauProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 4min
Danny McBride on ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Finale
Chris and Andy talk about some of the things they loved about Season 2 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ (1:00), before being joined by co-creator Danny McBride to talk about the finale in-depth (22:52) and his creative partnership with David Gordon Gordon Green and Jody Hill (42:52).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Danny McBrideProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022 • 55min
The Wave of “Inspired by True Events” Television
Chris and Andy talk about the decision to cut several awards from the Oscars' live broadcast, including Best Film Editing and Best Original Score (1:00). Then they talk about the recent spate of ripped-from-the-headlines TV shows like ‘Inventing Anna’ and ‘Super Pumped’ (23:39) and why this is becoming a trend in television (34:57).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 snips
Feb 18, 2022 • 58min
‘Severance’ Is Stunning. Plus: 'Stranger Things' and the Split TV Season Trend.
Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe with the announcement that he’ll be creating five more shows (1:00). Plus, they discuss the news that ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 will be split into two parts (17:22) and what sets the new Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ apart from the rest (34:50).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 5min
‘The Rings of Power’ Is a New Kind of Blockbuster TV
Chris and Andy talk about all the pop culture news that came out of the 2022 Super Bowl including the halftime show that featured several rappers loved by Gen X (1:03), the trailer for the new ‘Doctor Strange’ movie (18:20), and the first official trailer for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ (31:44).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 4min
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Finale. Plus, Are the Oscars Too Predictable?
Chris and Andy talk about the 2022 Oscar nominations that were announced this week and whether or not the award show is becoming too predictable (1:00). Then they talk about reports that Disney+ grew their subscriber base by 37 percent in 2021 (31:14) before discussing the hits and misses of ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ finale (41:03).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2022 • 1h
Jason Mantzoukas on the Joys of 'Reacher.' Plus, His Role in 'Pam & Tommy.'
Chris and Andy are joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about 'Reacher,' the new Amazon series based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels (1:00) and what makes it a great detective show (23:15). Plus, Jason's role in 'Pam & Tommy' (45:55) and other TV he is enjoying right now (49:31).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Jason MantzoukasProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2022 • 58min
‘Pam & Tommy,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Episode 6, and ‘Somebody Somewhere’
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘Gaslit’ and ‘The Offer’ and the first few episodes of ‘Pam & Tommy’ and what we want out of our non-fiction fiction television (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ (30:00) and the new HBO comedy ‘Somebody Somewhere’ (43:21).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 57min
The ‘Halo’ Trailer, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ and ‘1883’
Chris and Andy talk about the recently released trailer for the ‘Halo’ live-action series and the long road that brought the show to Paramount+ (13:15). Then they talk about ‘Abbott Elementary’ being a rare network TV hit (32:51) and whether they are in or out on ‘1883’ (42:22).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
'The Book of Boba Fett's' Mandalorian Episode and 'The Gilded Age.' Plus: 10 Years of Chris and Andy Podcasting Together, With David Jacoby
Chris and Andy talk about 'The Book of Boba Fett' doing a one-off episode that looked a lot like the Season 3 premiere of 'The Mandalorian' (1:00). Then they talk about the hits and misses of 'The Gilded Age' (16:37) before being joined by David Jacoby to celebrate the 10 years of Chris and Andy podcasting together (41:58).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: David JacobyProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices