Mar 2025

Saying Goodbye to Trial by Content. Plus, Our 10 Favorite Episodes.

Joanna and Dave are back for one final episode of ‘Trial by Content.’ They reminisce about the show and talk about everything they learned and the movies they watched for the first time for the show. They go through their 10 favorite episodes of the pod and say thank you to you, ... Show More

38m 18s

Feb 2025

The Most Superb Owl in Movies or TV

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate who is the best owl in a movie or TV show (04:51). Then, they listen to listener picks and choose which one to include in the final poll before getting into Dave’s eclectic owl trivia (78:28). Now it’s up to you to decide! Who is the most ... Show More

1h 45m

Jan 2025

The Best Sundance Debut

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best Sundance debut! They each reveal their top three choices and discuss listener picks to create the final poll (5:49). Later, they check in on the movies they’re hearing about from this year’s Sundance and give out some awards (1:09 ... Show More

2 h

Oct 2022

Is It Time to Give ‘Abbott Elementary’ the Belt? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ and the New ‘Black Panther’ Trailer

Chris and Andy ask if ‘Abbott Elementary’ may be the best show on TV right now (1:00). Then they debate whether or not it is possible to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ as a casual fan (13:34) before talking about the newest trailer for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (39:54) and th ... Show More

51m 24s

Jun 2024

Film Sack 658: Sound Track Movies

Another round table episode is UP! This week we are all about what makes for a great soundtrack film! Does the movie even matter when the music is that good? Turns out, the answer to that question is rather complicated. Enjoy this! We sure did!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size: ... Show More

37m 26s

Feb 2025

The Best Picture Movie Draft

Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan gather to draft films that have been awarded Best Picture at the Academy Awards. This time, they select from six categories: 1930s, 1950s, 1970s, 1990s, 2010s, and Best Picture Loser. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Senior ... Show More

1h 24m

Oct 2023

Story Archive Awards: Ranking the Best TV Shows and Films of 2023

<p>Welcome to the first ever Story Archive (Stamp of Approval) Awards aka the SASA’s! You’re in for a treat on this episode as Mario and Zach rank their favorite tv shows and films they’ve watched in 2023 (and a bit of 2022). You won’t get any spoilers in this episode description ... Show More

1h 34m

Oct 2021

'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV

Chris and Andy talk about 'In the Heights' and 'No Time to Die' and what successful movies and TV look like in this COVID era (1:00). Then they talk about what the success of 'Squid Game' means for Netflix before getting into the final few episodes (29:02). Hosts: Chris Ryan and ... Show More

57m 9s

Dec 2022

Best Picture Power Rankings: Let the Games Begin

Oscar season is … here? Sean and Amanda briefly dig into the 2022 Sight and Sound poll before discussing the touching new Robert Downey Jr. family documentary 'Sr.' (1:00) . Then, they run through their first power ranking of the 2023 race, ordering all the contenders for Best Pi ... Show More

1h 35m

Aug 2018

‘Succession,’ S1E10: “Nobody Is Ever Missing” | The Recappables

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with staff writer Justin Charity to discuss the jarring events of the season's final episode (1:00), its most lasting moments (17:30), and who should be crowned the winner of the episode (21:20). Then, Fennessey is joined by an arra ... Show More

1h 7m

Feb 2024

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Winners and Losers

Mal and Jo are back in the world of 'Avatar' for a look at Season 1 of Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ They talk winners and losers as they go through four things that worked and four things that didn’t in this divisive show (17:32). Hosts: ... Show More

1h 46m

Sep 2024

Movie News Roundup: Early Oscar favorites & 2024 Emmys

<p>Which movies have the best chance to win Best Picture as of right NOW? Let's discuss on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we reveal the favorites for the 2025 Academy Awards and talk some big picture takeaways from this year's Emmy Awards.</p> <p>Patreon episode t ... Show More

48m 20s

Jul 2022

The 10 Best Movies of 2022 … So Far

Sean invites an all-star cast of Ringer contributors to share their favorite movies of the year. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Rob Harvilla, Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Rob Mahoney, Adam Nayman, Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, Chris Ryan Producer: Bobby Wagner ... Show More

1h 33m

Best Movie Based on a TV Show