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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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Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’
Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how Jesse Armstrong is increasingly writing this show like a stage play (1:00) and whether or not they were missing Brian Cox in this episode (37:39). Then they talk about the first two episodes of the final season of ‘Barry’ and how this show has evolved since its first season (45:02). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3
Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how writer Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod handled Logan Roy’s death (1:00), the performances give by Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook (22:29), and where the show will go from here now that it has lost one of its central characters (36:03). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Is All This Money Amazon Is Spending Worth It? Plus, ‘Perry Mason’ and Lee Sung Jin and Jake Schreier on ‘Beef’.
Chris and Andy talk about a Hollywood Reporter article published this week that details Amazon’s efforts to put their streaming service on the map and whether or not their big spending has been worth it (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Perry Mason’ (23:04), before Chris is joined by ‘Beef’ creator Lee Sung Jin and director Jake Schreier to talk about the making of the show and working with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong (36:04). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Sonny Lee and Jake Schreier Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2023 · 51 min
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”
Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00), how Connor may be the sibling that holds the most power (27:14), and some of the funniest scenes from this episode (40:46). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight.
Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the news that ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 will be shorter than the first (1:00) and some other things she’s watching, like ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Beef’ (14:31). Then she and Chris talk about why this newest adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’ works (23:48), before Chris is joined by creator Steven Knight to talk more about the making of the series (35:47). Host: Chris Ryan Guests: Joanna Robinson and Steven Knight Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023 · 55 min
The Beginning of the End for 'Succession'
Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments in this episode indicate that this is the final season for the show (1:00), how Kendall, Shiv, and Roman are now being set up against Logan (23:19), and where Tom stands after siding with Logan (36:24). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023 · 57 min
'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4.
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' is going to be remade into a TV show and whether remakes are the only projects that get green-lit now (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of the new Bob Odenkirk show 'Lucky Hank' (28:32) and the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' (42:29). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’
Chris and Andy talk about the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and some of the difficulties it faces in trying to dramatize climate change (1:00). Then, they talk about the Amazon Prime show ‘Swarm,’ the rabid online fandom (41:17), and the first two episodes of ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ (49:46). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6.
Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn will direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ (1:00), then discuss the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ which featured a detective story midway through (25:28). They then talk about the latest batch of ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ episodes and how the show is pure TV pleasure (46:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony.
Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar award show and how the winner of the Best Picture award has become all too predictable in the last couple of years (1:00). Then they talk about the season finale of ‘The Last of Us,’ some of the moral questions it probed (23:08), and the plotlines the show set up for Season 2 (46:59). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2.
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Barry’ will end after this coming season and what it means for HBO that both that show and ‘Succession’ are ending (1:00). Then they talk about Apple TV’s upcoming slate of very expensive TV shows and what the streaming service is trying to achieve (11:11), before they're joined by Matthew Rhys to talk about his work on the second season of ‘Perry Mason’ (42:37). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Matthew Rhys Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’
Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, and discuss whether or not this format worked (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (11:34) before discussing ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ and the difficulties of making good music television (39:33). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’
Chris and Andy talk about what is shaping up to be another busy spring for television as shows try to make the Emmy deadline, and whether or not they think this trend will continue (1:00). Then, they talk about the premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (22:33), before Andy is joined by Nick Kroll to talk about working with Mel Brooks on ‘History of the World: Part II,’ a sequel to the original movie from 1981 (42:11). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Nick Kroll Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
The End of 'Succession.' Plus, 'The Last of Us' E7, the 'Party Down' Revival, and 'Cunk on Earth.'
Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Succession' will end after its fourth season (1:00) and the latest episode of 'The Last of Us' (22:50). Then, they talk about the surprising delight of the 'Party Down' reboot (48:34) and 'Cunk on Earth,' a new British mockumentary show on Netflix (56:41). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6. Plus, Where Does Marvel Go After ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?’
Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and which of the shows settings have been their favorites so far (1:00). Then they give their reviews of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (33:04) and talk about why this movie and other past Marvel films have left them feeling cold (48:59). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023 · 51 min
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’
Chris and Andy talk about Harrison Ford entering the MCU as Thaddeus Ross in the next Captain America movie (1:00) and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ getting poor reviews (13:44). Then they talk about one of the Oscar frontrunners ‘Tár’ (30:59) and the latest few episodes of ‘Poker Face’ (40:07). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 · 57 min
Super Bowl Ads and Trailers and ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5
Chris and Andy talk about Super Bowl LVII and some of the trailers that were featured during the game, including ones for ‘The Flash’ (10:53) and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (25:02). Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show keeps resetting itself and its characters (30:51). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Chuck Klosterman on TV Franchises, Passive Consumption, and Dream Sequences. Plus, Alison Brie on Her New Movie, ‘Somebody I Used to Know.’
Andy is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about how, inspired by ‘Yellowstone,’ more and more networks are looking to franchise their TV shows (1:00), as well as what his TV-watching habits have looked like lately (17:39). Then, Chris is joined by Alison Brie to talk about her new movie ‘Somebody I Used To Know’ and how it’s not the traditional rom-com (1:01:39). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Chuck Klosterman and Alison Brie Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 6, 2023 · 52 min
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger
Chris and Andy talk about the newly announced Paramount Plus with Showtime streaming service (1:00), as well as some of James Gunn’s recently divulged plans for the DCU—plans that are said to include the centering of writers when making future movies (13:57). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (22:27). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 3, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
HBO CEO Casey Bloys on How the Network Has Adapted in the Streaming Era
Chris and Andy are joined by the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, Casey Bloys, to talk about how programming for the network has changed since they shifted more squarely into streaming (5:15), the changes the network has been through since merging with Warner Bros. (33:05), and how the success of shows like ‘House of the Dragon’ has informed what HBO wants to do going forward (54:16). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Casey Bloys Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices