
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

Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 10min
‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Trailer, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that just came out for Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and the new sci-fi show ‘The Wheel of Time’ (4:43). Then they talk about the first few episodes of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (23:19) before Andy is joined by The Killers members Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci (32:30).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Brandon Flowers and Ronnie VannucciProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 11min
Netflix “Saves” ‘Manifest.’ Plus, ‘Stillwater’ and ‘100 Foot Wave’
Netflix is bringing back the NBC drama ‘Manifest’ for its fourth and final season after it found new life on the streaming service. Chris and Andy talk about why Netflix is putting in time and money to bring back the show (9:22). Plus, Matt Damon’s new movie ‘Stillwater’ (23:20) and love for ‘100 Foot Wave’ (45:37).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 27min
Breaking Down the ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ Trailer. Plus, Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches on Their New Album
Chris and Andy talk briefly about the new HBO documentary series ‘100 Foot Wave’ (1:18) before getting into the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer that was released this week (15:09). Then Andy is joined by Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches to talk about the process behind creating the band’s new album, ‘Screen Violence’ (33:05).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Lauren MayberryProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2021 • 55min
An October Premier for ‘Succession’ and More Fall TV Previews. Plus, Thoughts on ‘The Chair’
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Succession’ will be back in October for its third season (14:02) before previewing some other fall tv they’re excited for like ‘The Morning Show’ and ‘Scenes From a Marriage’ (23:19). Then they talk about Netflix’s new series ‘The Chair’ which stars Sandra Oh as the chair of an English department (30:15).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 23min
The Poor Timing of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers.’ Plus, ‘The Pursuit of Love’ Creator Emily Mortimer.
It’s hard to not compare David E. Kelley’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ to Mike White’s ‘The White Lotus’ since since both follow wealthy people at ritzy resorts. Chris and Andy talk about how one show is much better than the other (1:00). Plus, Andy talks with the creator of ‘The Pursuit of Love,’ Emily Mortimer, about how she came to the story (32:18).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Emily MortimerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 28min
‘The White Lotus’ Season Finale and Barry Jenkins on ‘The Underground Railroad’
Chris and Andy break down the season finale of ‘The White Lotus’ and reflect on why the season worked so well (1:00). Then they are joined by Barry Jenkins to talk about the challenges of creating ‘The Underground Railroad’ (40:49) and what’s coming next (1:17:41).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Barry JenkinsProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 12min
‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘What If…?,’ and a Conversation With Andrew Haigh and Jack O’Connell of ‘The North Water’
Chris and Andy talk about ‘The White Lotus’ getting renewed for a second season (3:54) before getting into the first episodes of ‘Reservation Dogs’ (10:42) and the Marvel animation series ‘What If…?’ (20:17). Then Chris is joined by ‘The North Water’ director Andrew Haigh and actor Jack O’Connell to talk about creating the intense new TV show (33:45).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Andrew Haigh and Jack O’ConnellProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2021 • 58min
The Hello Sunshine Sale and What It Means to Have a TV Brand. Plus, ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘The White Lotus’
Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, sold to a Blackstone-backed media company for around $900 million last week. Chris and Andy talk about what the sale can tell us about the state of the TV industry right now (1:00). Plus, the newly released ‘The Suicide Squad’ adds another notch in the DC vs. Marvel war (25:50), and the penultimate episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (41:20).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2021 • 58min
What Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney Tells Us About the Movie Industry Right Now. Plus, the 'House of Gucci' Trailer and 'The White Lotus' Episode 4.
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over an alleged breach of contract for not releasing 'Black Widow' exclusively in theaters. Chris and Andy talk about what the legal fight tells us about the state of the movie industry right now (6:43). Plus, excitement for the 'House of Gucci' trailer (23:22), how successful the Olympics have been in driving subscriptions to Peacock (33:22), and 'The White Lotus' Episode 4 (43:03).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 1h 4min
'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and the Problem With Nostalgia Play. Plus, Peacock's Olympics Coverage and 'The North Water.'
Chris and Andy send well wishes to Bob Odenkirk, who suffered a heart-related incident on the set of 'Better Call Saul' (1:00). Then they talk about whether or not Peacock's Olympics coverage has been successful (9:36), the trailer for 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and the trouble you run into when re-making movies based on nostalgia (28:19), and the first two episodes of 'The North Water' (45:26).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices