'Tea Time' previews the sure-to-be chaotic Oscars, including Rachel Zegler's invite fiasco and some of the very random presenters (1:00). Ben Affleck was allegedly "very good" with the snails on the set of 'Deep Water' (18:45). This week's Cringe Mode is the second installment of 'The Hunger Games' (30:20). And what is this new reality show that Kevin and Fr ... Show More
May 29
‘Summer House’ Reunion, ‘Bachelorette’ Takes, and Summer Sandals With Rachel Lindsay | We’re Obsessed
It’s Rachel Lindsay Week! While Nora has been getting hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ve had four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Our final bestie is Rachel Lindsay! Jodi and Rachel dive into Part 1 of the ‘Summer House’ reunion ... Show More
2h 2m
May 26
The ‘Strangers’ Backlash Has Begun, Plus Taylor Swift Isn’t Married Yet | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda begin with an unpacking of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s uncomfortable seats at Game 3 of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers playoff series, and then they parse the latest updates about their upcoming wedding (5:36). Next, the two return to Belle Burden's Strangers and ... Show More
1 h
May 22
‘Off Campus,’ John Travolta’s Berets, and the ‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer With Chris Ryan | We’re Obsessed
It’s Chris Ryan Week!! While Nora gets hitched and honeymooned during the month of May, we’ll have four very special besties on the pod to talk about their obsessions. Up third is Chris Ryan! Jodi and Chris get into his skincare journey, this week’s news about men (and hats), som ... Show More
1h 49m
Mar 2024
Have the Oscars Gotten Their Groove Back? Plus, ‘The Regime.’
Chris and Andy talk about Sunday night's Oscars ceremony and how it seemed to cement the next generation of stars (1:00), as well as other standout moments from the broadcast, like the "I'm Just Ken" performance (30:57). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘The Regime ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2023
Academy CEO Bill Kramer on the New and Improved (?) Oscars
Matt is joined by the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer, to talk about his first year as CEO, the changes we will see on this year's broadcast, what they have learned from the Slap, how to bring more young people to the show, and convoluted Oscar ... Show More
34m 45s
Feb 2023
The Future of Live Events and Late Night TV With Grammys EP Ben Winston
Matt is joined by Ben Winston, executive producer of the 2023 Grammy Awards, to talk about why the Grammys are the most difficult awards show to produce, the messy transition from cable to streaming for live events, the end of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' and if it’s p ... Show More
32m 28s
Jan 2023
Why Audiences Have Given Up on Awards Movies
Awards season is in full swing, and besides 'Avatar,' the critically acclaimed movies are more or less tanking. Today Matt is joined by Kevin Goetz—founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, a leader in content research in the entertainment industry—to discuss the holiday box office s ... Show More
28m 39s
Mar 2024
The 2024 Oscars: The Year of ‘Oppenheimer’ and Christopher Nolan
Sean and Amanda give their immediate reactions to the 96th Academy Awards, which were largely dominated by Christopher Nolan and ‘Oppenheimer.’ They appreciate Jimmy Kimmel’s hosting, admire a barn-burning performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ by Ryan Gosling, analyze a surprising Emma S ... Show More
1h 22m
Feb 2017
Ep. 121: The Grammy Awards, 'Legion,' and 'Girls'
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the cultural importance of the Grammy Awards (1:00), Beyoncé’s performance (8:30), and Adele’s victory (10:33). Then they discuss ‘Legion’ and Andy’s experience working on the show (16:55) as well as the return of ‘Girls’ (33:08) ... Show More
42m 4s