The Watch
The Ringer
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 22, 2015 • 45min
Ep. 8: 'The Watch' 2015 Wrap-up
Chris and Andy look back at the 2015 pop culture landscape, covering their favorite TV shows, movies, music, and books. Topics include: 'Mr. Robot' (7:00), 'Jessica Jones' (11:00), 'Fargo' (15:00), Beats 1 Radio (20:00), 'To Pimp a Butterfly' (27:00), 'Sicario' (33:00), 'Hateful Eight' (35:00), 'Brief History of Seven Killings' (37:00).
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Dec 16, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 7: 'The Watch'
Chris and Andy honor Star Wars season with a deep dive into 'Force Awakens' expectations (8:00 mark), the legacy of the franchise (11:00), screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan's impact (18:00), Star Wars childhood stories (26:00) and J.J. Abrams' influences (30:00). Then, they wrap-up with segment about the first half of 'Transparent' season two(43:00).
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Dec 9, 2015 • 58min
Ep. 6: 'The Watch'
Chris and Andy chat about the Grammy nominations (3:00), the Ryan Coogler 'Black Panther' rumors (8:00), 'The Nice Guys' trailer (11:00), and go deep on 'The Leftovers' season finale (12:00), and watching 'Focus' vs. 'The Gambler' on a flight (41:00).
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Dec 8, 2015 • 1h 7min
Ep. 5: 'The Andy Greenwald Podcast' With Trevor Noah
'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah joins Andy Greenwald to discuss his first months behind the desk, the value in refusing to pick a side, and his own, personal moments of zen.
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Dec 4, 2015 • 39min
Ep. 4: 'The Watch'
On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about the new 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' trailer, the upcoming 'The People vs. OJ Simpson' (8:00) series, 'Fargo' (11:00), and whether network's still need hits (31:00).
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Dec 1, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 3: 'The Watch'
On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about Marvel's new 'Captain America: Civil War' trailer (3:00 mark), 'Creed' (8:00), 'The Leftovers' (29:00) and 'Homeland' (45:00).
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Nov 24, 2015 • 42min
Ep. 2: 'The Watch'
On today's episode of 'The Watch," Chris and Andy chat about Adele's '25' album (3:30 mark), applaud the new movie 'Spotlight," (14:50), and talk about the new Netflix show 'Jessica Jones,' (27:30) and latest episode of 'The Leftovers' (34:30).
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Nov 18, 2015 • 51min
Ep. 1: 'The Watch' Premiere With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into Justin Bieber's latest album and Pusha T's new single, setting the tone for the conversation. They reflect on iconic shows like 'The Leftovers,' noting its character evolution and storytelling brilliance. A playful critique of 'Memento' highlights innovative filmmaking, while debates about nostalgia in gaming spark fond memories. Insights on the challenges of intimate scenes in cable dramas add humor, connecting themes from series such as 'Homeland' and 'Fargo' to broader cultural narratives.
