Best Broken Dove Podcasts (2025)

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Tony Gilroy on the Final Three Episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2 1:07:20

7h ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Andor’ creator Tony Gilroy to talk about the final three Episodes of Season 2. They discuss what these last three episodes meant to Gilroy emotionally and thematically (2:01), where Bix and Cassian’s relationship ended up at the end of this season (26:51), and how he balanced the emotional story lines with the large ac…

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‘Andor’ Episodes 7-9: ‘Star Wars’ Goes Full ‘Jason Bourne.’ Plus, ‘Thunderbolts*.’ 1:13:22

6d ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Chris and Andy break down Episodes 7-9 of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They talk about how Tony Gilroy’s attention to detail is really paying off in this set of episodes (8:26) and how Episode 9 was basically a 'Bourne' movie (39:21). Then they discuss ‘Thunderbolts*,’ which is actually kind of … good (55:12)? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Ka…

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‘The Last of Us’ E4 and the Last of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ 1:05:48

10d ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Chris and Andy talk about some TV and movie news that came out over the weekend, including a potential new tariff being levied on movies made internationally (1:00). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show has found its engine after Joel’s death (10:37). Finally, they discuss the series finale of ‘The Righteous …

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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 and the Many Faces of Cassian. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live.’ 1:33:55

14d ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Chris and Andy talk about an interview HBO head Casey Bloys gave on the Town podcast and what it revealed about the streamer's strategy in 2025 (6:55). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Everybody’s Live’ and how the show has started to improve after leaning into more traditional late-night practices (21:32), before they break down Episode…

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‘The Last of Us’ S2E3, ‘The Studio’ Episode 6, and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 4 1:10:29

17d ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show is picking up the pieces after a major character death (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Studio’ and this episode’s similarities to ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (45:05), as well as the last few episodes of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (50:15). Hosts: Chr…

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TV News Grab Bag, an 'Andor' Syllabus, and ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ 1:01:12

21d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Chris and Andy talk about some TV news that cropped up during the week, including Bill Hader making a Jonestown series for HBO (3:28) and the just-released trailer for Jesse Armstrong’s new TV movie, ‘Mountainhead’ (12:36). Then Chris talks about the show ‘Sandbaggers,’ which he discovered while researching ‘Andor’ (28:18), before they discuss ‘The…

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Tony Gilroy Got Braver and Bolder for ‘Andor’ Season 2 1:12:30

22d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Chris and Andy talk about the first three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2 and how the show’s world has gotten even more detailed in its second season (1:00). Then they are joined by creator Tony Gilroy to talk about whether or not the audience response to the first season affected how he wrote the second (21:21), the benefits of having a creative comm…

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‘The Last of Us’ Steps Into New Territory. Plus, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ E3. 1:10:12

24d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s momentous episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss Mark Mylod becoming the go-to director for huge episodes of TV (02:14) and where the series will go from here (36:45). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ and talk about how the show’s closest comparison is increasingly becom…

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TV Roundup: ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Dope Thief,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘The Studio’ 1:17:46

28d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Thunderbolts,’ and ‘28 Years Later’ (1:00). Then they talk about whether or not ‘Black Mirror’ is too dark for this current moment (26:15), before running through some of the other shows they're currently watching, like ‘Dope Thief’ (37:41), ‘Hacks’ (51:52), …

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere and Lessons Learned From 'The Pitt' 1:02:03

1M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Chris and Andy talk about some lessons that TV executives could take away from the success of ‘The Pitt’ and why the show took off in such an organic way (8:50). Then they discuss some recent movie trailers that were released for ‘Mission Impossible—The Final Reckoning’ and ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ (27:51). Finally, they talk about the Season 2 prem…

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Noah Wyle on the Season Finale of ‘The Pitt’ and the Show’s Unexpected Success 1:32:53

1M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of the new Jon Hamm show, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (12:48). Then they break down the season finale of ‘The Pitt’ and how this show hit the sweet spot between network and prestige TV (27:38) before they are joined by ‘Pitt’ star and executive producer Noah Wyle to talk about the making of Season 1 and ho…

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The Great ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Debate 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 and reflect on how they felt about this season as a whole. They debate whether this finale episode had more style or substance (1:00), the Buddhist themes that were heavily present throughout this episode (14:27), and where this season stacked up against the first two (45:56). Hosts…

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‘The White Lotus’ Finale Speculation. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E14 and ‘The Studio’ E3. 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Chris and Andy discuss an oral history of the making of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 that was published in The Hollywood Reporter this week, and what it revealed about Mike White’s creative process (1:00). Then, they discuss the third episode of ‘The Studio’ (25:25), before talking about the penultimate episode of ‘The Pitt’ and speculating on what s…

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Revealed, ‘The White Lotus’ E7, and ‘MobLand’ 1:23:58

1M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Andy and Chris talk about some TV and movie news from the past week, including the announcement that Marvel stars like Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, and Florence Pugh will appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ (11:56) and the latest on an executive shake-up at Amazon MGM (22:05). Then they break down the penultimate episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 and…

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‘The Studio’ Makes Hollywood Look Cool Again. Plus, ‘Dope Thief.’ 1:14:03

2M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been chosen to produce the next James Bond movies for Amazon and what that could mean for the future of that franchise (03:17). Then they talk about the new Seth Rogen series, ‘The Studio,’ and how this show succeeds at the difficult task of making a show about making things (…

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Ultimately Existed Only to Serve Itself. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E6. 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘Andor’ and whether or not it helps or hurts a show to have multiple trailers released (09:36). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and talk about how the show is finally starting to pick up steam (12:15). Finally, they discuss the ‘Severance’ Season 2 finale, going over what w…

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‘The Pitt’ E12 Reaches New Heights and ‘Adolescence’ Is The Best Show of the Year | The Watch 1:25:36

2M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘The Pitt’ and how the show has continued to get better and better as the season has progressed (12:20). Then they cover all episodes of ‘Adolescence,’ the breakout sensation from Netflix, and why it is the rare show that serves a public good (36:34). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior P…

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‘Adolescence’ May Be the Best Show of the Year. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ S3E5 and ‘Severance’ S2E9. 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘Adolescence,’ the new Netflix drama miniseries, and make the case for why it may be the best show of the year (6:05). Then they break down the most recent episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and why that celebrity cameo ended up showing how slow this season has been moving (26:37), before spending some time …

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Despite Everything, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Works. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,’ ‘The Pitt’ E11, and the ‘Top Chef: Canada’ Premiere. 1:25:51

2M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Chris and Andy talk about a couple of forthcoming shows, like ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ on Apple TV+ and the second season of ‘Andor,’ and how they are being marketed (3:37). Then they talk about the first episodes of ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’ (19:37) and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (31:48), before covering the latest episode of ‘The Pitt…

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Danny McBride on the Premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ S4. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E4 and ‘Severance’ E8. 1:41:41

2M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 that was released last week (4:39), the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, and the many secrets the characters are keeping from one another four episodes in (13:11). Then they break down ‘Severance’ S2E8 (39:32) before they are joined by Danny McBride to talk about the p…

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The Case for Watching ‘Paradise’ E7. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E10 and Remembering Gene Hackman 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Chris and Andy take a moment to remember Gene Hackman, the one-of-one actor who passed away last week (7:00). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Paradise’ and make the case for why Episode 7 of the show may be in contention for best episode of the year (12:20). Finally, they discuss the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’ and the show’s abilit…

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Oscars Recap, ‘White Lotus’ S3E3, and ‘Severance’ S2E7 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Chris and Andy recap the Oscars and talk about some of their favorite moments from the show (4:26) and the trailer for ‘Andor’ Season 2 that dropped during the broadcast (10:52). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and the burning questions they have now that we’re three episodes in (25:36), before discussing ‘Severance’ S2…

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Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’ 1:30:43

3M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about the fourth season of the Canadian hockey show ‘Shoresy’ and how the show manages to be both side-splittingly funny and extremely heartfelt at the same time (2:45). Then they talk briefly about the latest season of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (29:42) and another new Steven Knight show ‘A Thousand Blows’ (43:…

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‘The White Lotus’ S3E2, ‘Severance’ S2E6, and ‘Zero Day’ 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (1:00) and power rank who their favorite groups of characters are so far (18:53). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Severance’ and how one of things the show seems most interested in is bodily autonomy (31:24). Finally, they discuss why, despite the all-star cast of Robe…

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It’s Time to Check Back into ‘The White Lotus’ 44:36

3M ago44:36

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Chris and Andy break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.’ They talk about what the central mystery will be for this season, Mike White’s specific talent for casting this show, and who on the cast they’re most excited to watch this season. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production: Chris Thomas …

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Drafting Our Favorite ‘SNL’ Performers. Plus, the State of HBO. 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (1:00). Then, in honor of this weekend’s ‘SNL50’ special, they talk about their relationship to and the legacy of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (13:02) before drafting some of their fav…

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The Eagles Win! Plus, Super Bowl Trailers and ‘Severance’ S2E4. 1:19:37

3M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Chris and Andy celebrate the Eagles winning the Super Bowl (1:58) and talk about some of the trailers that aired during the game, including those for ‘Thunderbolts*,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (22:12). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Severance’ and discuss how a lot of their enjoyment of t…

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Is Marvel Back? Plus, ‘Buffy’ Reboot News, and ‘The Pitt’ Episode 6 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (11:57) and ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (18:47) and discuss whether the MCU might be getting good again. Then, they discuss the news that Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao is involved in a potential ‘Buffy’ reboot (30:16), before breaking down the latest episode of …

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Grammys Recap, 'Severance' S2E3, and What's Going on in 'Paradise'? 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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Chris and Andy give a brief recap of the Grammys (1:00) and talk about the trailer for the final season of 'The Righteous Gemstones' that was released last week (11:47). Then, they break down the latest episode of 'Severance' and how the show uses a slower pace to encourage sleuthing from its audience (14:17). Finally, they talk about the first two…

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Netflix Would Like to Remind You It's Still Prestige. Plus, ‘American Primeval’ and ‘The Pitt’ Takes the Leap. 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s slate of shows for 2025 that the streamer presented at a glitzy conference this week (1:00) and how Netflix would like to remind its audience that it has something for everyone—including prestige TV (16:33). Then they talk about a recent report from Parrot Analytics that claimed that ‘Severance’ has made Apple $2…

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The ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Severance’ S2E2, and the ‘Agency’ Season Finale 1:14:24

4M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Chris and Andy react to the trailer for ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 and make some predictions for what this next season will be about (1:00). Then they discuss the most recent episode of ‘Severance’ and how the show has really begun to level up in its second season (21:43) before talking about the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency’ and why this show feels …

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Oscar Noms, 'Star Wars' News, ‘The Pitt’ Episode 3, and ‘American Primeval’ 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Chris and Andy react to the Oscar nominations that were announced Thursday morning (1:00), and the news that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film (15:52). Then, they talk about Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ and how this show has found its stride as a hyper-realistic medical drama (33:12). Finally, they discuss the go…

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Innies Only: Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2 59:05

4M ago59:05

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Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David Lynch that came out over the weekend following his death and Andy’s pilgrimage to Bob’s Big Boy, Lynch’s favorite restaurant (1:00). Then they unpack the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2, an episode that was entirely spent with the characters’ “innies” (14:47), and the many questions and mysterie…

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Remembering David Lynch, ‘Severance’ Season 2 Anticipation, ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘American Primeval’ 1:14:09

4M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big water cooler show (1:00) and take a moment to remember the director David Lynch, who passed away this week, and his profound impact on tv and film (16:21). Then they talk about the trailer for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (24:33), the first two episodes of ‘The …

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The 'Landman' Season Finale. Plus, Our Favorite Depictions of L.A. On-Screen. 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing some of their favorite film and TV depictions of the city, including 'Drive,' 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Insecure,' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (1:00). Then they break down the season finale of 'Landman,' a show that ultimately made no sense but was very compelling (32:28), and speculate on whether or not…

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The Golden Globes Recap and 2025 TV Rundown. Plus, ‘Landman’ Episode 9 1:20:51

4M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s performance as the host, what makes a good acceptance speech, and the reign of ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ (01:00). Then, they break down their most anticipated shows of 2025, starting with shows ending or returning after a long period of time, such as ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Str…

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Is TV Marketing Broken? Plus, ‘The Agency’ Ep. 6 and ‘Landman’ Ep. 8. 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming service free for a weekend ahead of the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2 and the best ways to market a TV show in a disjointed streaming age (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Agency’ and how the plot has snapped into gear with the Novikov story line (25:44). Then they discuss t…

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'Squid Game' Season 2 and Everything But TV Recommendations 1:09:58

5M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of 'Squid Game' Season 2, and whether the show was harmed by a three-year break from the first season (1:00). Then, they talk about some of their favorite non-TV-related things this year, including books like 'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey and 'Creation Lake' by Rachel Kushner (26:23), and some of thei…

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The ‘Superman’ Trailer, ‘Landman’ Episode 7, and ‘The Agency’ Episodes 4 and 5 1:02:47

5M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this week (1:00), and an article published in Vulture about how Disney was finally able to make its streaming service profitable (24:41). Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (29:26) before discussing episodes 4 and 5 of ‘The Agency,’ a show…

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The Best TV Episode of 2024 1:25:35

5M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the year (1:00), and why they ultimately chose 'Shogun' Episode 9, "Crimson Sky," as the winner (26:06). Then, they are joined by show creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, writer Caillin Puente, and lead actress Anna Sawai to talk about how making this episode was less abo…

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The Top 10 TV Shows of 2024 1:53:19

5M ago1:53:19

1:53:19

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and Andy reflect on the state of television in 2024, and how it feels like a transitional period for the industry right now between strike delays and no big tentpole shows (6:24). Then, they rank their top 10 shows of the year, including favorites like '3 Body Problem,' 'Black Doves,' 'English Teacher…

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‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This' 1:27:13

5M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news from the week, including Jeremy Allen White being cast as Jabba the Hutt's son in ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ movie (1:00) and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot officially finding a home at Peacock (14:47). Then they talk about the back half of ‘Say Nothing’ and how beyond the show being about historica…

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The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover 36:05

5M ago36:05

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The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney come bearing gifts: a holiday binge guide to get you through the season! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of 'The Prestige TV Podcast' and 'The Watch' and…

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Golden Globe Noms, Back Into the Sheridanverse, and ‘The Agency’ 1:23:22

5M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaways from the Golden Globe nominations that were announced today, including ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 getting nominated for Best Drama despite not being released yet (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episodes from the three big Taylor Sheridan shows airing on Sunday nights right now—‘Yellowstone’ (…

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‘Skeleton Crew’ Leans on a Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Trope. Plus, ‘Black Doves.’ 56:36

5M ago56:36

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Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feelings about the past year in music (1:00). Then they discuss ‘Black Doves,’ the new spy thriller series on Netflix, and how the show balances sentiment with exciting action pieces (12:24). Finally, they talk about the first episode of ‘Skeleton Crew’ a…

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Are We in a Golden Age for Spy Television? 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows that are airing right now. They cover the new Showtime thriller series ‘The Agency,’ which is based on the French series ‘Le Bureau des Légendes’ (1:00), and how they hope the show is able to go on for multiple seasons and develop like the original did (26:03). They also talk about the first epis…

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Is There Any Room Left for Innovation in the TV Industry? And More Questions from a Thanksgiving Mailbag. 1:04:25

6M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TV industry. They discuss if there's room left for TV innovation in this era of purse-tightening throughout the industry (5:46), what their media diets would look like if they weren't covering TV and movies professionally (25:21), and shows that they have loved that were panned by cri…

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‘Landman’ Shows That Taylor Sheridan’s Still Got It. Plus, Is Cable Officially Dead? 1:06:26

6M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will be spinning off several of its cable channels, including USA and Syfy, into a separate company (1:00). Then they discuss the trailers released this week for ‘The Studio’ from Apple TV (16:44) and ‘The Pitt,’ a new ‘ER’-esque show from Max (19:57). Finally, they break down the first two episodes o…

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‘Dune’ Was a Box Office Hit, so Why Doesn’t ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Work? Plus, ‘Say Nothing’ With Sean Fennessey. 1:21:52

6M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how the show works because it lives in a moral gray area (1:00). Then they briefly discuss the finale of ‘Disclaimer’ and why the series might have worked better as a film (31:56) before talking about the first episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and why this prequel…

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Patrick Radden Keefe on Bringing 'Say Nothing' From the Page to Screen 50:26

6M ago50:26

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Chris talks about the news that 'X-Men' director Simon Kinberg has been tapped to write and produce a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and questions whether or not this project will ever come to fruition, or just join the other ‘Star Wars’ projects that Disney announced and subsequently canned (1:00). He is then joined by author Patrick Radden Keefe to talk…

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