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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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Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 6min
‘The Mandalorian’ Penultimate Episode, Lots and Lots of Marvel News, and Remembering John le Carré
Chris and Andy break down the penultimate episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and try to parse where the show is going with the finale and beyond (1:03). Then, they catch up with all of the ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel news that was released as part of Disney’s investor day (24:10) and remember one of their favorite authors, John le Carré, who passed away on Sunday (43:09).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2020 • 22min
'Star Wars' News Emergency Podcast
Chris and Andy break down the huge slate of 'Star Wars' programming that Disney announced at their investors conference this week.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2020 • 1h 22min
Spider-Man Enters the Multiverse. Plus, HBO Max Drama Continued and an Interview with ‘Industry’ Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down.
News broke this week that past 'Spider-Man' actors like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will be returning for the newest 'Spider-Man' film, setting up the franchise for an 'Avengers'-like multiverse (9:03). The fallout continues from Warner Bros.'s decision to release their entire 2021 slate on HBO Max (19:15). Then, an interview with ‘Industry’ creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down about creating the fast-paced and frenetic show (33:02).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 15min
‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Mank,’ and an Interview With ‘A Teacher’ Creator Hannah Fidell
Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and make some predictions for where the rest of the season will go (1:00). Plus, their review of ‘Mank’ (23:09) and an interview with ‘A Teacher’ creator Hannah Fidell (42:39).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Hannah Fidell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 20min
An Interview With ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Director Scott Frank. Plus, the Major HBO Max News and ‘Industry’ Episode 4.
In industry-shaking news, Warner Bros. announced this week that they will send their entire 2021 movie slate, including movies like ‘Dune’ and ‘Matrix 4,’ to HBO Max. Chris and Andy break down what this means for movies, as well as how it might affect the TV industry (1:19). Also, they discuss Episode 4 of ‘Industry’ (21:23) before being joined by ‘Queen’s Gambit’ director Scott Frank to talk about what went into making one of the most popular shows of the year (34:58).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Scott Frank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 46min
‘The Undoing’ Finale, Mallory Rubin on a Turning Point for ‘The Mandalorian,’ and Melissa Maerz on the History of ‘Dazed and Confused’
Chris and Andy break down the ultimately disappointing finale of ‘The Undoing’ (8:31). Then, they are joined by Mallory Rubin to talk about the significance of Ahsoka Tano’s appearance in ‘The Mandalorian’ (28:08) and what it means for the ‘Star Wars’ universe going forward (47:40). Finally, they talk with Melissa Maerz about her new book, ‘Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused’ (1:10:24).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Mallory Rubin and Melissa Maerz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2020 • 1h 60min
Breaking Down All of ‘The Crown’ Season 4 | Bonus Episode
Chris is joined by resident ‘The Crown’ expert Amanda Dobbins to break down the fourth season of the show.Episodes 1-3 (0:55)Episodes 4-6 (43:31)Episodes 7-10 (69:45)Host: Chris RyanGuest: Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020 • 48min
What Makes ‘The Mandalorian’ So Enjoyable? Plus, Hugh Grant on Episode 5 of ‘The Undoing.’
Netflix revealed that 62 million people watched ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ once again cherry-picking which stats to release (1:10). ‘The Mandalorian’ is purely enjoyable and doesn’t need to try for much beyond that (10:58). Plus, Chris and Andy break down ‘The Undoing’ Episode 5 (22:18) before being joined by Hugh Grant to further discuss the series (31:40).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Hugh Grant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 5min
Is ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ HBO Max’s Hail Mary? Plus, ‘Industry’ and ‘The Crown’ S4, E3-6.
‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ which was originally supposed to premiere over the summer, will now hit HBO Max on Christmas Day. Chris and Andy parse what this will mean for the streaming service and movies in general (1:09). Plus, the love continues for ‘Industry’ Episode 2 (14:45) and Chris and Amanda Dobbins break down Episodes 3 through 6 of ‘The Crown’ Season 4 (36:00).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 37min
‘The Mandalorian,’ Anya Taylor-Joy on ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and ‘The Crown’ Season 4
Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ which played to its strengths and was possibly the best episode yet (1:21). Anya Taylor-Joy joins the show to talk about playing Beth on ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (27:41). Then, Chris and Amanda Dobbins break down the first three episodes of ‘The Crown’ Season 4 (51:32).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Anya Taylor-Joy and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
