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 2022

Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap

Van Lathan and Charles Holmes break down the fourth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “The Big Payback.” They talk about the horror nature of the episode and share their thoughts on episodes that don’t involve Darius, Paper Boi, Van, and Earn. Plus, they discuss the role generationa ... Show More

49m 48s

Jan 2022

‘Yellowstone’ Episode 10 Recap

Chris Ryan and Ryen Russillo saddle up to break down the season finale of the Paramount+ drama ‘Yellowstone.’ They discuss Jimmy’s development throughout the season, explain why some story lines felt incomplete, and share what they hope to see from the show in the future. Plus, t ... Show More

31m 6s

Oct 2022

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap

Charles and Van take a close look at Tyler Perry’s reputation while breaking down the fifth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ The duo dives into what exactly Donald Glover is attempting to say about Tyler Perry as a filmmaker.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate ... Show More

58m 44s

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

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

Aug 2017

‘A Few Good Men’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins

HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins to celebrate and appreciate 1992’s ‘A Few Good Men’ in the inaugural episode of 'The Rewatchables' by discussing what they love about the movie (1:00), which scenes have aged the best and worst (9:30), a ... Show More

1h 2m

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

The Surprising ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and Kevin Costner’s Big Bet on ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’

Sean and Amanda recap the third installment of the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise—the Lupita Nyong’o–starring ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’—which surprised both of them with its scale and quality (1:00). Then, they are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Kevin Costner’s gigantic gamble, ‘Horizon ... Show More

1h 8m

Jun 2024

'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive, Plus Creator Leslye Headland

The force is strong and has returned to the House of R! Jo and Mal are here to give you their opening snapshot into the first two episodes of the anticipated 'Star Wars' drama (10:31). Then they dive deep into the lore and characters that build up to this two-episode premiere (28 ... Show More

3h 7m

Jun 2024

‘The Bikeriders’ and the ‘Dudes Rock’ Movie Canon, Plus ‘Kinds of Kindness’

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘The Bikeriders,’ a new Jeff Nichols movie starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer (1:00). They discuss the film’s successes, its influences, and more, before building a partial canon for movies in the “dudes rock” ge ... Show More

1h 53m

‘Andor,’ the Final Season of ‘Atlanta,’ ...