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
Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
Sundance Goes Virtual and the HBO Max Success Story. Plus, ‘1883’ and ‘Vigil.’
Chris and Andy talk about the Sundance Film Festival going all virtual this year and what that means for the film industry (12:57). Then they talk about the recent string of hits from HBO Max (20:02) before getting into how ‘1883’ and ‘Vigil’ represent two different ways to make TV right now (45:04).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
The State of Netflix. Plus, 'Lord of the Rings' and the Future of Franchise Pop Culture.
Chris and Andy talk about the imminent return of ‘Ozark’ and the news that Netflix’s subscriber growth is slowing (1:00). Then they get into some franchise talk, hitting ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ (16:45), the forthcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV show (32:30), and ‘Moon Knight’ (49:29).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 11min
The 'Yellowjackets' Season Finale With Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. Plus, Some Final 'Station Eleven' Thoughts.
Chris and Andy give some final thoughts on 'Station Eleven' and what made this season of TV so special for them (1:00). Then they run through a few shows they're enjoying right now, like 'Euphoria' and 'Vigil' (19:20), before Chris is joined by 'Yellowjackets' creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson to talk about the season finale of the show (35:57).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Ashley Lyle and Bart NickersonProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2022 • 1h 1min
The ‘Station Eleven’ Season Finale With Showrunner Patrick Somerville
Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ showrunner Patrick Somerville to talk about the finale and season as a whole. They talk about how he came to the project (2:35), the emotions of the season finale (19:34), and why this was one of the hardest projects he has ever taken on (46:16).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Patrick SomervilleProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2022 • 57min
‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 8 and 9. Plus, the Sham Golden Globes and ‘South Side’
Chris and Andy talk a little bit about the weirdness of this year’s Golden Globes and also the state of “prestige” movies as we enter awards season (1:00). Then they talk about their favorite comedy of the moment, ‘South Side,’ (21:16) before breaking down episodes 8 and 9 of ‘Station Eleven’ (26:16).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 4min
Our Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022
Chris and Andy talk about some of the shows they are most excited for in 2022 by breaking them down into a few categories: the blockbusters (1:00), the returning champs (33:31), award bait shows (42:04), superheroes and outer space (46:42), and crimes and spies (50:23).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 4, 2022 • 57min
Winter Holiday Catch-up, ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ and ‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 5 and 6
Chris and Andy catch up on some content they consumed during the winter holidays, including many things from the Sheridan-verse (1:00). Then they give their initial thoughts on ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ (15:30), before recapping episodes 5 and 6 of ‘Station Eleven’ (31:36).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2021 • 57min
End of the Year Mailbag
Chris and Andy round out 2021 by answering some questions from the mailbag. They talk about what tv shows dominated the cultural conversation in 2021 (7:54), TV they're looking forward to most in 2022 (15:57), and some of their favorite albums and meals from the year (31:46).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Hawkeye’ Season Finale, and ‘Station Eleven’ Episodes 4 and 5
Chris and Andy talk about the extremely enjoyable ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and how it should be a model for future Marvel movies (1:00). They then talk about the less successful ‘Hawkeye’ season finale and what might come in Season 2 (35:48), and episodes 4 and 5 of ‘Station Eleven’ (48:11).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 44min
The Best TV Shows of 2021
Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about their favorite TV shows of 2021, including 'It's A Sin,' 'The North Water,' 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Succession,' 'Dave,' and 'The White Lotus.'Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Sam EsmailProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
