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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 19, 2016 • 57min
Ep. 88: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Gale Anne Hurd
Andy Greenwald talks with superproducer Gale Anne Hurd about her new series, ‘Falling Water,’ cocreating ‘The Terminator,’ steering ‘The Walking Dead,’ and more.
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Oct 17, 2016 • 53min
Ep. 87: 'Goliath' and 'Westworld' Theories With Jason Concepcion
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the risky vision behind 'Westworld' (8:00) and finding fun in Jonathan Nolan's universe (12:00). Then, Ringer staff writer Jason Concepcion joins to discuss the internet theorizing around HBO's new drama. Finally, Chris and Andy close out with thoughts on Amazon's new series 'Goliath' (39:00).
Disclosure: HBO is an initial investor in The Ringer.
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Oct 13, 2016 • 49min
Ep. 86: 'Atlanta,' 'Rogue One' Trailer, and The Strokes Re-up With Travon Free
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald bring on 'Any Given Wednesday' writer Travon Free to discuss the groundbreaking creativity on 'Atlanta' (8:00). Then, Chris and Andy get into the final 'Rogue One' trailer (24:05) and finally determine the best Strokes album of all time (38:00).
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Oct 12, 2016 • 52min
Ep. 85: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers
'Halt and Catch Fire' showrunners Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers join Andy Greenwald to discuss the show's brilliant third season and its bold play for the future.
Note: This interview was conducted before 'Halt and Catch Fire' was renewed for a fourth and final season by AMC.
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Oct 10, 2016 • 40min
Ep. 84: HBO's Fall Sunday Night Slate
"The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the mysteries of 'Westworld' (6:00), Sarah Jessica Parker's return on 'Divorce' (28:15), and Issa Rae's bright new comedy, 'Insecure' (37:45).
Disclosure: HBO is an initial investor in The Ringer.
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Oct 6, 2016 • 42min
Ep. 83: 'Atlanta' and 'Luke Cage' Re-up
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss shifting plot points and character development on 'Atlanta' (6:00), the conservative 'Luke Cage' (16:00), and Netflix's expanded universe (34:00).
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Oct 3, 2016 • 1h 5min
Ep. 82: 'Westworld' Premiere and Music Mythology With Will Sheff
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the premiere of HBO's 'Westworld' (6:00) and the ingredients needed to have a hit in today's TV landscape. Then, Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff joins (22:30) to discuss his new album, ‘Away,' the trend of surprise releases (29:00), the difficulty of controlling one's art (39:00), sculpting band mythology (48:00), and battling for relevance in the music industry (54:00).
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Sep 29, 2016 • 54min
Ep. 81: 'Queen Sugar,' 'Westworld,' and Auteurism in 'Atlanta' Re-up
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Justin Lin's 'Hot Wheels' (6:00), the auteurism of 'Atlanta' (14:00), the soap opera styling of 'Queen Sugar' (39:00), and HBO's new show, 'Westworld' (49:00).
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Sep 28, 2016 • 52min
Ep. 80: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator and star of Amazon's 'Fleabag,' joins Andy Greenwald to discuss comedy, creativity, and breaking the fourth wall.
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Sep 26, 2016 • 56min
Ep. 79: 'Transparent,' 'Fleabag,' and 'The Good Place'
The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the transcendent return of 'Transparent,' Antoine Fuqua's magnificent new film (8:00), the evaporation of the fourth wall on 'Fleabag' (26:00), Netflix's 'Easy' (36:00), NBC's 'The Good Place' (45:00), and the professionalism of 'The Ranch' (53:00).
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