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Jan 2023
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‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple ...

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Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing the service's upcoming slate of shows (1:00). Then, they discuss an interview with the new co-CEOs of Netflix, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, about what they want the streamer's new global strategy to look like (15:16) before breaking down the second episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (31:02).


Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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