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  • 1 hour 48 seconds
    A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7 before the fifth season has even aired, and the brilliance of the show's release strategy (8:01). Then they preview the new ‘Superman’ movie (15:58) before talking about Episodes 4-6 of ‘The Eternaut’ and the series of twists that shaped this show (29:30).


    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    10 July 2025, 8:36 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.

    Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and a slew of shows Netflix has cancelled recently, including ‘Pulse’ and ‘The Residence’ (14:47). Then they make their pitch for why you should be watching ‘The Eternaut,’ an Argentine sci-fi show (19:32), on Netflix, before talking about the first episode of the new Apple TV+ show ‘Smoke’ (45:02).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    7 July 2025, 9:07 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    ‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ Finale

    Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marvel character in the season finale (12:21). Next, they discuss the ending of Season 4 of ‘The Bear,’ including how the writers handle parent-child dynamics and the renewal of the show for a fifth season (30:11). Finally, they break down their annual Fourth of July barbecue playlist (01:03:29).


    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen and Olivia Crerie

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    4 July 2025, 3:41 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    ‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

    Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop releases of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 and ‘The Bear’ Season 4 (6:00). Then they talk about Episodes 4-7 of ‘The Bear,’ particularly the standout, Episode 4, which was cowritten by Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce (17:48).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    30 June 2025, 10:15 pm
  • 58 minutes 59 seconds
    ‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Let Carmy Cook

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film and what a Bond movie from the acclaimed director might look like (1:00). Then they break down the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4 and talk about how, even though the show’s motto is “every second counts,” these episodes spent a lot of time spinning their wheels (17:26).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    26 June 2025, 9:33 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview.

    Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering this week, and talk about what the show’s legacy might be once this season has concluded (6:21). Then, in honor of the Emmy voting window closing today, they come up with some new categories that might give the awards ceremony a much-needed refresh, like Best New Artist (42:38) and Excellence in Extended Run (46:37).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones


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    23 June 2025, 10:42 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    ‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

    Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere,’ which was released this week (6:11), and the rumors that we could be getting a third season of ‘Mindhunter’ in the form of three two-hour movies (19:18). Then they talk about the third season of ‘100 Foot Wave’ (26:19) before Andy is joined by ‘Top Chef’ host Gail Simmons to talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and give some behind-the-scenes insights on this season (48:38).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Gail Simmons

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    19 June 2025, 10:44 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Scott Frank on the Making of ‘Dept. Q.’ Plus, the ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ Finale.

    Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and their feelings on the season overall (8:19). Then they are joined by ‘Dept. Q’ cocreator Scott Frank to talk about what drew him to the project (36:42) and the dueling roles he held as Scott the director and Scott the writer while making this show (53:54).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Scott Frank

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    16 June 2025, 10:28 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Brosnahan and become an anthology series (02:23). Then they talk about the first episode of Apple TV+’s new golf show, ‘Stick,’ starring Owen Wilson, and why ultimately the pilot felt discombobulated (08:17). Finally, they are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about his new TV movie, ‘Mountainhead,’ and how he made it in under six months (22:25).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Jesse Armstrong

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Producer: Jon Jones

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    12 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 57 seconds
    Warner and Discovery Split Yet Again, ‘Dept. Q,’ and Alan Siegel on the Golden Era of ‘The Simpsons’

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. and Discovery will once again be splitting into two different entities (7:12). They also discuss the trailer for Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien: Earth’ series (11:43). Then, they talk about the rest of ‘Dept. Q’ and how this show could be Netflix’s ‘Slow Horses’ if they wanted it to be (21:19), before Chris is joined by Alan Siegel to talk about his new book ‘Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed’ (36:37).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Alan Siegel

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones

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    9 June 2025, 11:04 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    The TV Detective Draft. Plus, ‘Department Q’ Is Scott Frank at His Best.

    Chris and Andy chat about some TV they’ve been watching this week, including ‘Sex and the City’ (8:58). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘Department Q,’ the new detective show from Scott Frank, and how, similar to ‘The Pitt,’ this is good TV done well (18:30). Then, in honor of ‘Department Q,’ they draft some of their favorite TV detectives (39:53).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones

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    5 June 2025, 10:00 am
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