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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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Jun 25, 2021 • 48min
A Streaming Wars Update, ‘Loki’ Episode 3, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Top Chef’
A recent Vulture piece revealed what 12 anonymous Hollywood insiders think about who’s really winning the streaming wars. Chris and Andy talk about that and what it means for a service to be “winning” these days (4:30). Then, they break down the most recent episode of ‘Loki’ (17:24) and talk about the unusual ending to the penultimate episode of ‘Top Chef’ (28:33).Read the Vulture piece here.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2021 • 59min
The End of Jay-Z, the Omnipresence of Drake, and East Coast vs. West Coast Rap With Wosny Lambre
Chris is joined by Ringer staff writer Wosny Lambre for a wide-ranging conversation on his TV-watching habits (1:21), Jay-Z (13:11), Drake (29:44), East Coast vs. West Coast rap (43:16), and why he loves ‘Hacks’ (52:57).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Wosny LambreProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2021 • 56min
Podcasts As IP, the Low Stakes of ‘Loki’, and This Week’s ‘Top Chef’
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Apple+ series ‘The Shrink Next Door’ and how more TV shows are coming from podcasts (11:53). Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Loki’ (14:37) and this week’s episode of ‘Top Chef’ (33:28).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 44min
The Creators of 'Hacks' on Making One of the Best Shows of the Year So Far | Bonus Episode
Andy is joined by Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello, the creators of 'Hacks,' to talk about how they came up with the idea for the show (1:37), casting Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder (7:30), and balancing emotion with comedy (19:45).Host: Andy GreenwaldGuests: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia AnielloProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2021 • 50min
‘Hacks’ Season Finale, Plus ‘In the Heights’ at the Box Office
Chris and Andy discuss the reported box office performance of ‘In the Heights’ (5:46). Then they talk about the end of the first season of ‘Hacks’ and what they want to see from the show moving forward (18:35).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Richie Bozek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2021 • 52min
‘Loki’ Is Weird, That’s a Good Thing. Plus, Possibly the Best Episode of ‘Top Chef’ So Far?
Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘Loki’ and why it’s watchable even for non-comic-book fans (1:00). Then they get into the latest episode of ‘Top Chef’ and talk about what did and didn’t work about this week’s elimination challenge (26:37).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 43min
'Le Bureau des Légendes' Season 5 and an Interview With Creator Éric Rochant
Chris and Andy talk about the fifth and final season of 'Le Bureau des Légendes' and reflect on the series as a whole (1:00) before they are joined by creator Éric Rochant to talk about making the show (54:45).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Éric RochantProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 2021 • 48min
‘Loki’ Is Coming. Are We Ready for More Comic Book TV? Plus, the ‘No Sudden Move’ Trailer, ‘Sweet Tooth,’ and ‘We Are Lady Parts.’
‘Loki’ is coming: Are we ready for the return of comic book TV after a short hiatus (2:17)? Plus, Chris and Andy cover the ‘No Sudden Move’ trailer, the latest heist film from Steven Soderbergh (14:43), and then talk about ‘Sweet Tooth’ (27:22) and ‘We Are Lady Parts’ (40:09), two shows that they're enjoying right now.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 46min
Previewing the Summer TV Slate, Plus ‘Top Chef: Portland’
Chris and Andy wrap up a few final thoughts on ‘Mare of Easttown’ (7:03) before previewing a few shows that they’re excited about this summer including ‘Sweet Tooth’ and the second season of ‘Betty’ (20:51). Then, they break down the latest episode of ‘Top Chef: Portland’ (24:15).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2021 • 36min
Kate Winslet on the 'Mare of Easttown' Finale and Becoming the Titular Mare | Bonus Episode
For the second time, Chris and Andy are joined by Kate Winslet to talk about the 'Mare of Easttown' finale reveal, what it meant to her to embody Mare, and acting with an ensemble cast.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Kate WinsletProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


