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‘The Lowdown’ Is That Show. Plus, ‘Heat 2’ Hype Meter and ‘House of Guinness.’

Chris and Andy talk about the modern-day hype cycles around film releases and why it feels like television drops don’t get that same level of attention in the wake of more ‘Heat 2’ news (5:38). Then, they make the case for why ‘The Lowdown’ is one of the best shows of the year an ... Show More

57m 14s

Oct 6

‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the End

Chris and Andy talk about the fifth episode of ‘Task,’ discussing Tom and Robbie finally crossing paths, the impressive performances from actors on the periphery, and the loose threads the show still has to tie up in these final two episodes (1:05). Subscribe to the Ringer TV You ... Show More

45m 36s

Oct 2

How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.

Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 and whether or not Jackson Lamb’s lack of character progression is holding back the show (4:14). Then, they react to the most recent trailers for ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ (15:35). Along the way, they discu ... Show More

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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

Apr 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Precap

Chris and Wos start their conversation by discussing the real-world parallels within ‘Succession,’ and juxtaposing Logan Roy’s natural leadership and media savvy against the kids’ vengefully naive motivations. Next, they take a look at the show's focus on Kerry's rise to prominen ... Show More

36m 40s

Apr 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 4 Precap

Chris and Wos begin the pod by reflecting on their own personal experiences with loss as they process the death of Logan Roy on the show. They then compare Brian Cox’s riveting portrayal to other iconic TV leads and dissect the reactions of Logan's family and staff as the events ... Show More

32m 34s

Sep 2021

‘Ted Lasso’ S2E10 Recap

The Greyhound Gang assemble once again to review what may be one of the greatest episodes of the show: “No Weddings and a Funeral.” Chris and Van talk about what made the entry so successful, the various plot threads being woven through the tapestry of this sophomore season, and ... Show More

30m 48s

Dec 2021

'Succession' S3, E8 Precap

Chris and Wos react to Kendall’s birthday and much more from Season 3, Episode 7 of ‘Succession.’ Then, the guys look ahead to Episode 8.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30m 3s

Apr 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap

Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the third episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the shocking and sudden death of Logan Roy, how the Roy siblings coped with the devastating news, and what makes it such a bold creative decision. Along the way, they also talk ... Show More

52m 53s

May 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 9 Precap

Chris and Wos begin their conversation by talking about how humorous and political Episode 8 was compared to the rest of the series and breaking down the current state of mind of each of the siblings. They then examine Justin Kirk’s performance as Jeryd Mencken and draw parallels ... Show More

31m 59s

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

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

Jul 2023

'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3

Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the ... Show More

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Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Epi...