Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ a new NBC comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe from the people behind ‘30 Rock’ (4:42). Then they react to the second episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (14:17) and ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3 (27:14). Later, they discuss a couple of comic book runs they’ve been checking out lately (58:26).
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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
Additional Video Supervision: Donald LoBianco
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Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar nominations (6:14) and why the Academy got it mostly right—especially with ‘Sentimental Value’ (11:21). Then they react to Matt Damon’s comments on how Netflix and other streamers want their talent to approach filmmaking for distracted viewers (36:16). Later, Andy makes the case for why you should be watching ‘Drops of God’ Season 2 on Apple TV (46:35), they discuss Season 2, Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:32), and close with sports talk (01:05:36).
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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
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Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett
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Chris and Andy talk about the series premiere of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why it feels like a return to form for ‘Game of Thrones’ (2:12). Then they react to the news that Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm and what the change means for the future of ‘Star Wars’ (20:53). Later, they discuss ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2 (45:29) and the Season 2 finale of ‘Landman’ (01:10:11).
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Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett
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Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 trailer (5:43) and a particularly wild moment from the third-season premiere of ‘Tell Me Lies’ (13:47). Then they discuss the somewhat underwhelming returns of ‘Hijack’ (23:45) and ‘The Night Manager’ (33:15), before checking in with the series premiere of ‘Ponies,’ starring Emilia Clarke (42:04). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 2 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:50).
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Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett
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Chris and Andy talk about what they liked (and hated) about the Golden Globes awards ceremony (5:12). Then they react to the Season 4 premiere of ‘Industry’ and talk about why this season’s reboot is akin to ‘The Wire’ Season 2 (30:18). Later, they discuss the penultimate episode of ‘Landman’ Season 2 and why the show has officially jumped the shark (01:00:05).
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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Television Academy is rolling out the Legacy Award, a brand-new Emmy meant to spotlight long-running (snubbed) shows of years past (5:48). Then they react to Kate Winslet revealing that ‘Mare of Easttown’ Season 2 will go into production starting in 2027 (18:24). Later, they discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Pitt’ (27:22) and their most anticipated shows of the year (50:57).
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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
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Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy
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Chris and Andy talk about the end of ‘Stranger Things’ and whether the final season lived up to the hype (7:10). Then they discuss the exhilarating experience of watching ‘Marty Supreme’ in the theater, Timothée Chalamet’s remarkable performance, and the expert use of cameos throughout the film (22:18). Later, they discuss the excellent close to ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 (38:26) and ‘Landman’ Season 2, Episode 8 (45:26).
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Chris and Andy briefly talk about the ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 finale (1:02), before they’re joined by series creator Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Seehorn to unpack the episode (8:25). They discuss Carol and Zosia’s complicated relationship, how they tackled the measured rhythm of the story, the challenges Seehorn encountered in acting opposite the Others, writing the second season, and much more.
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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guests: Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn
Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
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Chris and Andy talk about the final trailer for ‘Industry’ Season 4 (4:05) and the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ (6:35) before remembering ‘The Wire’ star James Ransone (14:14). Then they open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on identifying the Peak TV era, the best shows of the century, what the television landscape is going to look like in 2026, their favorite book recs of the year, and much more (16:21).
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Chris and Andy talk about all of the shows that are coming up in January, including ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 and the long-awaited second season of ‘The Night Manager’ (3:44). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 and Carol's arc throughout this season (25:27) before recapping the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (38:36).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady
Video Production: Jon Jones
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Chris and Andy talk about the tragic passing of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his indelible impact on Hollywood over the years (3:30). Then they look back at this year in TV (14:14), run through a handful of honorable mentions (28:49), and reveal their top 10 shows of 2025 (55:41).
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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
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Additional Production Supervision: Jon Jones
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