The Watch

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The Watch Podcast

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    What Makes 'English Teacher' a Great Hang, and 'Slow Horses' Is Back for Season 4

    Chris and Andy talk about a blog post George R.R. Martin wrote criticizing the changes 'House of the Dragon' made to the book (1:00) and discuss Rolling Stone's recently released 100 best TV episodes of all time list (17:15). Then they talk about the new FX comedy 'English Teacher' and what makes the show a "bread-and-butter" sitcom (22:35). Finally, they talk about the premiere of Season 4 of 'Slow Horses,' streaming TV's most reliable drama (32:45). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of 'Industry'

    Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this episode was the show's version of 'Uncut Gems' (1:00), how the power dynamics between characters in 'Industry' are constantly changing (15:28), and why in 'Industry' the viewer doesn't have to fully understand the workings of the finance world, they just have to understand how the people in that world are reacting to it (28:10). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  3. AUG 29

    Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and Ireland next year (1:00) and the cancellation of ‘The Acolyte’ after just one season (19:03). Then they talk about ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ which was recently added to Peacock (24:03), and how a ’90s police drama somehow manages to be better than any TV show released this year (39:01). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m

  4. AUG 26

    'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer

    Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes from having the whole cast together in Switzerland (1;00). Then they open up the mailbag and answer questions about their favorite shows of the year so far (30:26), the best books they've read recently, and their songs of the summer (37:11). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  5. AUG 19

    ‘Alien: Romulus’ and the Summer of “Lega-Sequels.” Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E2.

    Chris and Andy talk about the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ at the box office this weekend and how it increasingly seems like franchise movies are the only sure bet in the industry (1:00). Then they talk about some news from the TV world, including the announcement of Michaela Coel’s next TV show (19:43), before breaking down the latest episode of ‘Industry’ (29:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

  6. AUG 15

    News out of the D23 Expo and the Florida Pleasantness of ‘Bad Monkey’

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount Television Studios is being closed as Paramount begins to merge with Skydance (1:00). Then they talk about some of the news that came out during Disney’s D23 expo, including the trailer for the newest 'Star Wars' series, ‘Skeleton Crew’ (10:36). Finally, they discuss the first two episodes of the new Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Monkey,’ which stars Vince Vaughn and a lot of nice shots of the Florida Keys (25:46). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  7. AUG 12

    Breaking Down the Premiere of 'Industry' Season 3

    Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of 'Industry.' They talk about why this show might be the defining drama of the 2020s (16:56), the introduction of Kit Harington as tech founder Henry Muck, the way 'Industry' lets guest stars shine (39:11), and why this show benefits from throwing the audience into the story with little preamble (52:08). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m

  8. AUG 8

    Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey

    Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the new Alfonso Caurón series, ‘Disclaimer’ (1:00), and the strategy for Apple TV+ more broadly since the announcement that the Brad Pitt and George Clooney movie ‘Wolfs’ will now get only a limited theatrical release (13:51). Then, they talk about the trailer for ‘Saturday Night’ released this week (34:31) and recommend movies to watch based on recent shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ (51:05). Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 18m
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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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    The Ringer
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    883
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