Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Bear,’ released this week (1:00), and why ‘Class of ’09,’ the FBI thriller series starring Kate Mara and Bryan Tyree Henry, falls short by trying to pack too much into the plot (14:54). Finally they talk about the unnerving latest episode of ‘Barry’ (37:06).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
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Jul 28
All The News Out of Comic Con, ‘The Agency’ Season 2, and ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E6
Chris and Andy react to the news that LeBron will be coming to the Sixers (0:40). Then they break down all of the news that came out of ComicCon over the weekend including David Jonsson being announced as the new Black Panther (10:42) and the trailers for ‘Lanterns’ (30:20), ‘Neu ... Show More
1h 23m
Jun 2023
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 9-10 Recap
Charles and Van share their thoughts on the final two episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2 and wrap up their coverage of the FX series for this season. They discuss the immense success of the show’s second season, the palpable chemistry between Carmy and Sydney, the crushing final sce ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 7-8: Chasing Ghosts
Charles and Van enter Valhalla to recap the seventh and eighth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing how Carmy’s legacy is intertwined with toxicity, why Syd is so attached to the restaurant, and the show’s unique relationship with the real-world fine dining i ... Show More
46m 10s
Jun 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 3-4: Moving Too Fast
Charles and Van follow a set of non-negotiables to recap the third and fourth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing Lionel Boyce’s growth as an actor, whether Carmy is just too talented to be a good leader, and why Carmy and Richie’s relationship has to be fra ... Show More
46m 11s
Jun 2022
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the notion of cliff-hanger endings, the honesty of going so dark in fiction, and the future of the show.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Hader
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51m 16s
Jun 2022
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ creator Bill Hader to break down Season 3, Episode 7 of the show. Among other things, Sean and Bill discuss the heavier themes of protectiveness when it comes to your children, and what happens when the ‘Barry’ writing process sometimes strays ... Show More
40m 35s
Jul 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 5-6: Too Many Cooks
Charles and Van stumble back into The Beef to recap the fifth and sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They discuss why Season 3 isn’t as compelling as past seasons, how Carmy has devolved into an increasingly unlikable character, and whether the show is suffering from a cameo ... Show More
55m 17s
May 2022
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean is joined again by the writer, director and star of HBO’s ‘Barry,' Bill Hader, to discuss and recap the second episode of Season 3. Bill and Sean break down some of the filmmaking that has characterized the HBO drama, and how it has developed alongside the show’s characters ... Show More
42m 15s
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