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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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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.

    Is ‘The Idol’ Provocative or Just Flat? Plus, Padma Lakshmi to Leave ‘Top Chef,’ and the DGA Gets a Deal.

    Is ‘The Idol’ Provocative or Just Flat? Plus, Padma Lakshmi to Leave ‘Top Chef,’ and the DGA Gets a Deal.

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that Padma Lakshmi will be leaving her role as the host of ‘Top Chef’ and who they might like to replace her (1:00). Then they discuss the Directors Guild reaching a deal on a new contract with the studios and how that might affect the writers strike (17:58). Finally, they cover the first episode of the controversial new HBO show ‘The Idol’ and whether or not the pop star Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is a good actor (26:08).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Creator Jesse Armstrong on the Ending of ‘Succession’

    Creator Jesse Armstrong on the Ending of ‘Succession’

    Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about when he really knew that the show would end after Season 4 (1:00), the influences he pulled from to make this final season (24:22), and how the final scenes of the finale came to be (44:13).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
    Guest: Jesse Armstrong
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’: A Tale of Two HBO Finales

    ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’: A Tale of Two HBO Finales

    Andy and Kaya give some instant reactions to the ‘Succession’ series finale (1:00) and talk about whether anyone can really “win” on the show (30:40). Then, Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about ‘Barry,’ the other major HBO series that recently concluded. They talk about how the show has evolved since its first season (1:00:07) and how Bill Hader never wanted you to feel sorry for the character of Barry (1:26:56).

    Host: Andy Greenwald
    Guests: Kaya McMullen and Sean Fennessey
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 1 hr 52 min
    Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’

    Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’

    Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most about the show, and make some predictions for the finale (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by ‘City on Fire’ showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to talk about adapting the show from the book (26:56) and recreating 2003 New York (44:27).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
    Guests: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'

    Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'

    Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Succession,' "Church and State." They talk about Roman's breakdown at the funeral, the use of language in this episode (1:00), how the kids continue to grieve Logan by trying to become him (26:34), and how this episode is similar to the "Ozymandias" episode of 'Breaking Bad' (39:01).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 54 min
    The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6

    The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6

    Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Bear,’ released this week (1:00), and why ‘Class of ’09,’ the FBI thriller series starring Kate Mara and Bryan Tyree Henry, falls short by trying to pack too much into the plot (14:54). Finally they talk about the unnerving latest episode of ‘Barry’ (37:06).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
    Producer: Kaya McMullen
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    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
4.5K Ratings

4.5K Ratings

Anners33omgpop ,

The Watch RULEZ

I know it's silly but Chris and Andy are my dudes! Loved them both since the Grantland days. For anyone who loves pop culture, stellar random references and airplane movies... This is the podcast for you!

Yawbus61 ,

What a drag

I listen to TV podcasts to get away from the real world, so I could really do without the pathetic politics from these guys.

Just do your job and talk about TV. Spare me your political agenda.

SmarmyPlankton ,

Nuance

It’s funny to listen to Andy talk about storytelling with such nuance and thought and then just lobbing religious like talking points from his personal political party and belief in mainstream media. The man is a brain dead robot incapable of insight yet feels the need to share 10-15 politics regurgitations a show

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