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Aug 21

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and ‘Platonic’ Season 2

Andy and Kaya chat about the teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 that dropped today and the novelty, in today’s TV landscape, of a show returning for its second season less than a year after its first (1:00). Then they talk about the second season of the Apple TV+ show ‘Platon ... Show More

55m 32s

Aug 14

‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ Trailer

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the ‘Jason Bourne’ and ‘Treadstone’ IP will be heading back to Universal and speculate on where the studio might take the franchise (11:36). Then they talk about the trailer for the Mark Ruffalo show ‘Task’ that was released this week (20:5 ... Show More

1h 9m

Aug 11

Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’

Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the box office and Marvel’s continued box office woes (4:20). Then they preview ‘Alien: Earth’ and talk about where the show fits into the larger ‘Alien’ franchise (21:08) before discussing the ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Precap

Chris and Wos begin their conversation by dissecting the siblings' state of mind in the wake of Logan’s untimely death and Marcia’s icy return to the dramatic fold. After the break, they discuss the day-by-day time layout of the season, their favorite scenes from Episode 4, and t ... Show More

26m 43s

Aug 2023

‘Winning Time’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap

Chris Ryan and Joe House share their thoughts on the first episode of ‘Winning Time’ Season 2. They discuss the return of the HBO original series and debate whether it’s better or worse to watch the show as an NBA fan, its similarities to producer Adam McKay’s ‘Succession’, and w ... Show More

44m 13s

Sep 2021

‘Ted Lasso’ S2E10 Recap

The Greyhound Gang assemble once again to review what may be one of the greatest episodes of the show: “No Weddings and a Funeral.” Chris and Van talk about what made the entry so successful, the various plot threads being woven through the tapestry of this sophomore season, and ... Show More

30m 48s

May 2022

‘We Own This City’ Episodes 3 and 4

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO series 'We Own This City,' including its spiritual relationship to 'The Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and whether the series has a chance to slot amongst t ... Show More

34m 12s

Jun 2024

A Look Ahead to Season 2 with Showrunner Ryan Condal

For the last podcast episode before the Season 2 premiere, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined once again by showrunner Ryan Condal. Together, they break down all the loose threads and shaky alliances from the end of Season 1. Jason and Greta also look ahead to Se ... Show More

49m 16s

May 2024

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3, Part 1 and What’s Next After THAT Cliff-Hanger Ending

Nora Princiotti and Kate Halliwell put on their best ballgowns and recap the first four episodes of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3. They start by unpacking what is (and isn’t) working with the Netflix show’s new central couple, why Colin is a bit lacking as a leading man, and the complica ... Show More

57m 39s

Jul 2023

'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3

Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the ... Show More

44m 15s

Feb 2024

Did ‘The Leftovers’ Stick the Landing?

Andy Greenwald is joined by Mina Kimes to discuss “The Book of Nora,” the series finale of ‘The Leftovers.’ They explain what attracted them to the HBO drama in the first place and their subsequent desire to convince others to watch it (2:32). Next, they unpack the central theme ... Show More

1h 25m

Jun 2024

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Preview

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna look ahead to Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon.’ They start with a quick recap of Season 1 (12:19). Then, they answer some listener questions (14:29) before talking about this week’s poll: Who will fill the emotional void left by Paddy Considine ... Show More

1h 28m

Jan 2024

Did ‘Friday Night Lights’ Stick the Landing?

Andy Greenwald is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss “Always,” the series finale of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ They open by setting the scene, providing background info on the show itself, and contextualizing the TV landscape that it was released in (3:43). Next, they discuss the sta ... Show More

1h 43m

‘Severance’ Is Stunning. Plus: 'Stranger...