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

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

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

Sep 2021

‘Trainspotting’ With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald choose life after rewatching the 1996 British black comedy-drama ‘Trainspotting’ starring Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle. Directed by Danny Boyle. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More

1h 35m

Jan 2024

‘Flight’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

The banana boat’s a-coming for Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan as they prepare for liftoff with Robert Zemeckis’s 2012 drama, ‘Flight,’ starring Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, and John Goodman. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ... Show More

1h 45m

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

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

'The Longest Yard’ (1974) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan agree to shave 21 minutes off this podcast in order to rewatch the 1974 classic ‘The Longest Yard,’ starring Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, and Ed Lauter. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More

1h 44m

Jan 2024

Oscar Nomination Predictions, ‘Mean Girls,’ and ‘All of Us Strangers’ With Andrew Scott

Sean and Amanda predict the upcoming announcement of the Oscar nominations (1:00), before reviewing ‘Mean Girls’ (49:00)—a musical remake of the 2004 high school classic—and ‘All of Us Strangers’ (1:03:00), a heavily-tipped Oscar movie that is finally being released widely. Final ... Show More

1h 56m

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

Mar 2024

Oscars Final Recap: Roundtable Mega Edition

The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable gathers to close this Oscars season by giving one last look at the winners, losers and surprises coming out of the 96thAcademy Awards. “Oppenheimer” didn’t quite sweep, but it came close. “Poor Things” surprised. Scorsese goes home em ... Show More

50m 28s

The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ ...