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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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Oct 25, 2021 • 50min
‘Succession’ S3E2: “Mass in Time of War”
Chris and Andy talk about ‘Succession’ S3E2, “Mass in Time of War.” They discuss the many versions of Kendall we have gotten so far (7:20), the play-like scene of all the siblings in a room (16:58), and the central power Logan still holds (36:29).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021 • 55min
'The Velvet Underground' Documentary, 'The Batman' Trailer, and 'Y: The Last Man's' Cancellation
Chris and Andy talk about what makes 'The Velvet Underground' such a great movie documentary (1:00) before getting into the official trailer for 'Batman' that was released this week (17:39). Then they talk about 'Y: The Last Man' being cancelled (25:58) and 'The Last Duel' flopping at the box office (39:39).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2021 • 55min
Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Succession’ Season 3
‘Succession’ is back and Chris and Andy are here to break it all down. They give some instant reactions to the episode (1:00), talk about the dueling story lines between Kendall and Logan Roy (22:37), and talk about some of the reasons they are happy to have the show back after a two-year hiatus (38:39).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2021 • 59min
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and the Art of the Pan. Plus, Previewing ‘Succession’ Season 3.
Chris and Andy talk about some reviews that rip apart ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and what critics achieve when they pan a movie (8:45). Then they talk about rumors that the new Batman movie will be three hours long (30:47) before previewing the upcoming season of ‘Succession’ (36:34).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2021 • 57min
'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV
Chris and Andy talk about 'In the Heights' and 'No Time to Die' and what successful movies and TV look like in this COVID era (1:00). Then they talk about what the success of 'Squid Game' means for Netflix before getting into the final few episodes (29:02).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 10min
Does 'Squid Game' Hold the Belt? Plus More Questions From a 'Watch' Mailbag.
Chris and Andy open the mailbag to answer questions about which genres of TV they think will disappear in the future (14:45), whether or not 'Squid Game' currently holds "the belt" and if it's the first international show to do so (39:30), and what their music blindspots are (55:57).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 39min
What Did ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Achieve? Plus, the Life and Legacy of Anthony Bourdain With Tom Vitale.
Chris and Andy have an in-depth discussion about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ (1:11) and where the prequel movie succeeded and failed in continuing the legacy of ‘The Sopranos’ (19:32). Then Andy is joined by Tom Vitale, Anthony Bourdain’s longtime friend and producer, to talk about the complicated life of the chef and TV star (45:16).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Tom VitaleProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2021 • 59min
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and the Legacy of ‘The Sopranos,’ Plus More 'Squid Game’
On the eve of its release, Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and why ‘The Sopranos’ still holds so much cultural relevance more than a decade after its final episode (1:00). Plus, dipping a toe back into the movie-theater experience (36:19) and more ‘Squid Game’ talk (45:15).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 30min
The ‘Squid Game’ Phenomenon, ‘Foundation,’ and a Conversation With ‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo
Chris and Andy talk about the word-of-mouth phenomenon ‘Squid Game’ and how it shows that Netflix still has the power to launch shows (4:00). Then they talk about the heavy-sci-fi world being created in ‘Foundation’ (20:48) and the trailers for ‘Sandman’ and ‘Licorice Pizza’ (33:06) before speaking with ‘Reservation Dogs’ creator Sterlin Harjo (46:11).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Sterlin HarjoProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 16min
The ‘Reservation Dogs’ Finale, ‘Top Chef’ News, and an Interview With ‘Midnight Mass’ Creators Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy
Chris and Andy talk about the potential IATSE strike and how it might affect the production industry (1:00), the news that ‘Top Chef’ will be heading to Houston next (12:03), and the finale of ‘Reservation Dogs’ (27:10). Then Chris is joined by the creators of ‘Midnight Mass,’ Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy, to talk about the new show (43:01).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Mike Flanagan and Trevor MacyProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
