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.
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Sep 30, 2019 • 45min
The Shelf Life of Beloved TV Shows and Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E8 | The Watch
In just over a week, ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ will extend the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe, so we revisit some of our favorite episodes and moments from the show (1:51). ‘Stranger Things’ is leaving Hawkins for Season 4 (6:14) and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ feels like it could go on forever (14:23). Plus, breaking down ‘Succession’ S2E8, “Dundee” (21:42).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Andrew Gruttadaro and Jason Concepcion
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Sep 27, 2019 • 32min
The Marvelfication of ‘Star Wars’ and the Premiere of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 | The Watch
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is being tapped to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ movie for Disney, and we discuss what this could mean for the franchise (4:16). Andy gives some lukewarm takes on the latest episode of ‘Succession' (12:50). Plus, we break down the season premiere of ‘Survivor’ (17:54).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Andy Greenwald and Riley McAtee
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Sep 23, 2019 • 1h 1min
The 2019 Post-Emmys Report, a Conversation With Gerri From ‘Succession,' and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E7 | The Watch
After the lowest number of viewers in history, the Emmys are suffering from an importance problem (1:42). J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri on ‘Succession,’ joins the show to talk about her character’s unique role within the family (22:23) and and the differences between Season 1 and Season 2 (35:23). Plus, breaking down S2E7 of ‘Succession,’ “Return” (40:29).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Andy Greenwald, J. Smith-Cameron, and Jason Concepcion
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Sep 19, 2019 • 51min
NBC Enters the Streaming Wars and September Television Stays Winning | The Watch
NBC launched its streaming service Peacock this week, and its backlog of shows like ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock’ make it an instant contender (1:00). September continues to be a very good month for television, with shows like ‘Top Boy’ (7:30) and Ken Burns’s newest documentary ‘Country Music’ (27:37). Plus, we have to talk about this week’s episode of ‘Righteous Gemstones’ (43:09).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Donnie Kwak and Jason Gallagher
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Sep 16, 2019 • 45min
September TV Lineup: 'Unbelievable,' 'Undone,' and 'Succession' | The Watch
September is shaping up to be a great month for television. We talk about 'Unbelievable' (1:15) and 'Undone' (14:34), two shows that premiered over the weekend on Netflix and Amazon Prime, respectively. Plus, breaking down 'Succession' S2E6, "Argestes" (22:51).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Kaya McMullen and Jason Concepcion
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Sep 12, 2019 • 1h 9min
On the Set of Briarpatch With Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson | The Watch
Live from the set of 'Briarpatch' in Albuquerque, Chris sits down with Andy and 'Briarpatch' leading man Jay R. Ferguson to talk about the decision-making that went into creating the show (2:57), Jay's experience playing Stan Rizzo on 'Mad Men (24:12), and of course, the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Philadelphia Eagles (54:13). Host: Chris RyanGuests: Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson
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Sep 9, 2019 • 43min
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E5 and the Genius of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ Plus: ‘It Chapter Two’ | The Watch
‘It Chapter Two’ is a three-hour time commitment that doesn’t really go anywhere (0:41). A Texas native tells us what ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ gets right about megachurches (6:46). Plus, breaking down ‘Succession’ S2E5, “Tern Haven” (19:31).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Jason Concepcion and Jason Gallagher
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Sep 6, 2019 • 46min
What Do We Want From Summer TV? Plus: Katie Couric’s Grub Street Diet | The Watch
Andy calls in from New Mexico with a couple of people from the ‘Briarpatch’ cast on the line (2:43). Katie Couric really loves tomatoes, and other things we learned from her Grub Street Diet (8:20). Plus, we’re watching ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and the final season of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ as the summer winds down (24:55).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Andy Greenwald and Juliet LitmanRead Katie Couric’s Grub Street Diet here.
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Sep 2, 2019 • 26min
Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E4 | The Watch
Your number one boys break down S2E4 of Succession, "Safe Room." They talk about Shiv and Kendall's tender moment (2:19), who won the episode (10:04), and the biggest burn of the week (18:39).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Jason Concepcion
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Aug 30, 2019 • 52min
More Streaming Services Are on the Way—Watch Out for Your Wallet | The Watch
Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw joins the show to talk about how the forthcoming streaming wars are going to affect your wallet (3:18), how streaming services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will release their shows (13:00), and what’s going on with network television (34:09).Host: Chris RyanGuest: Lucas Shaw
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