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This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for another Trial Royale! In this multi-week series, they’ll be debating the best witch movie. They begin with the European witches in the magick division. They start by discussing the popularity of witch movies (7:10). Then, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (26:28) before revealing the movies that will be represented in the first-round poll and debating which one should move on to the final round (45:59). They also discuss the witch movie that was given a first-round bye (1:25:18). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you’ll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content’ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you’d like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week’s episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,’ head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member ever! But first, they check in on the Big Movie Bet (7:39). Then, they get into their personal relationships and history with ‘Saturday Night Live’ (14:15) and go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (26:49). Later, they each draft their perfect seven-member cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ as well as which four should make it to the final poll (50:25). Now it’s up to you to decide! Who is the best ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member ever? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you’ll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content’ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you’d like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week’s episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,’ head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the seventh episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ "The Red Sowing." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (5:42). Then, they answer some listener questions (19:21) before talking about this week’s poll: Who is the best young lord in Westeros (45:38)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what to look forward to in the season finale (52:31) and break down the Episode 8 trailer (1:03:35). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Who is the best young lord in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 5, “We Light the Way.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (3:33). Then, they answer some listener questions about the show and this episode (12:51). Later, they talk about this week’s poll: What is the worst job in Westeros? (36:33) After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (48:47), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (1:00:16). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! What is the worst job in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4, “King of the Narrow Sea.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode and going over the named hours of Westeros (3:01). Then, they answer some listener questions about the show and this episode (12:52). Later, they talk about this week’s poll: Who would you have chosen if you were Rhaenyra (37:27)? After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (49:40), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full, book-spoiling detail (1:01:15). Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Who would you have chosen if you were Rhaenyra? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3, “Second of His Name.” They start by discussing their overall thoughts on the episode (2:15), before answering some listener questions about the show (15:05). Later, they ask the important question: Who is the king of Westerosi f---bois (37:00)? After making their choices for the poll and giving out some other awards (48:45), they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full book-spoiling detail (1:09:37). Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Who is the king of Westerosi f---bois? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 2, “The Rogue Prince.” They start by giving out some awards for the episode, and react to the news that Miguel Sapochnik is stepping down as showrunner for Season 2 (7:26). Then, they answer some listener questions about what happened in the episode (21:26). Later, inspired by Mysaria’s performance in this episode, they ask the question: Which performer has delivered the worst accent in Westeros? (47:02) After making their choices for the poll, they head into The Storm, where they discuss the episode and what's to come in full book-spoiling detail (55:38). Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! Which performer has delivered the worst accent in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 1, “The Heirs of the Dragon.” They start by giving out some awards for the episode (5:56), before answering some listener questions about what happened (21:12). Later, they ask the important question: What do dragons actually smell like? (45:46) After making their choices for the poll, they head into The Storm, where they discuss the trailer for the rest of the season in full book-spoiling detail (53:10). Be sure to vote on this week’s poll! What do dragons actually smell like? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’. But first, they talk about what they are expecting from ‘House of the Dragon' (5:09). Then, they discuss some of the ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes that just missed the cut for the debate (22:30). They begin the debate by making their pitch for the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ and hearing a clip from each choice (28:34). Finally, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (50:14). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best episode of ‘Game of Thrones’? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best TV series finale. But first, they discuss the results of last week’s poll before discussing the inspiration for the debate, 'Better Call Saul' (2:55). Then, they begin the debate by revealing their choices for the best TV series finale (18:08). Later, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (44:56). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best TV series finale? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Production: Carlos Chiriboga and Kai Grady Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best TV series adapted from a comic book. But first, they discuss the results of last week’s poll and talk about the shows that inspired this debate (1:34). Then, they begin the debate by revealing their choices for the best TV series adapted from a comic book (24:33). Later, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (49:08). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best TV series adapted from a comic book? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the worst decision ever made by a character in a horror movie. But first, they discuss the listeners' third win in a row on last episode’s poll (1:42). After that, they talk about Jordan Peele’s latest movie ‘Nope’, and if they would survive a horror movie (4:10). Then, they begin the debate by revealing their choices for the worst character decision in a horror movie (19:03). Finally, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to this week’s poll (44:49). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the worst character decision in a horror movie? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what is the best summer movie year ever. First, they discuss what the summer movie season is and how it has changed over time (3:56). Then, they begin the debate with each host making their pitch for the best summer movie year ever (32:47). Later, they hear some listener submissions before choosing one to be added to the final poll (49:34). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best summer movie year ever? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the sixth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ "Smallfolk." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (04:32). Then, they answer some listener questions (11:11) before talking about this week’s poll: Who else needs to be kissing on ‘House of the Dragon’ (47:53)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what the events of this episode mean for the rest of the season (57:05) and break down the trailer for next week’s episode (82:58). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Who else needs to be kissing on ‘House of the Dragon’? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by the introduction of the Mighty Thor in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder', Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate the best superhero introduction in film or television. First, they share their thoughts on the newest ‘Thor’ movie (3:22). Then, Neil goes over the rules of the debate and reveals some pre-trial dismissals that just missed the cut (13:10). Later, they each reveal their choice for the best superhero introduction (20:08) before hearing some of the listener picks (40:06). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best superhero introduction? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content’. The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate what is the best needle drop in TV history. First, they discuss the recent needle drops on ‘Stranger Things' and ‘The Umbrella Academy’ that inspired this debate (3:14), before going through a long list of pre-trial dismissals that just missed the cut (20:37). Then, the debate begins with arguments for their choices for best needle drop in TV history (31:42). Lastly, they decide which listener choice should be added to the final poll (49:19). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best needle drop in TV history? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate what robot from film or television they would want to take over the world. First they discuss the inspiration for the episode, 'Westworld' Season 4 (3:04). Then each host pleads their case for who they think should be our robot overlord (15:10), and they decide which listener submission makes the final poll (37:58). Now it’s up to you to decide! Who is your robot overlord? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ season finale, Dave, Joanna, and Neil are celebrating one of the most important figures in ‘Star Wars,’ John Williams, by debating his best theme. First, they discuss their thoughts on ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so far (4:13). Then, they begin the debate by singing their picks for Williams’s best theme (16:13), before hearing some of the listeners best attempts at singing their favorites (34:02). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best John Williams theme? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by the release of ‘Lightyear' and Pixar Week on TheRinger.com, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate to decide the best Pixar movie. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (1:40). Then, they discuss their favorite Pixar shorts (8:01), before arguing their choices for the best Pixar movie (16:28), and hearing some listener submissions (35:29). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best Pixar movie? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate which actor or actress deserves the title of greatest franchise all-star. They discuss some of the inspiration for this debate, 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the rerelease of 'Morbius,' and the return of 'The Boys.' (2:55) Then each host pleads their case for who they think is the greatest franchise all-star (25:37), and they decide which listener submission pick makes the final poll (44:09). Now it’s up to you to decide! Who is the greatest franchise all-star? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil each pitch a legacy sequel! Before they get into their pitches, they discuss the inspiration for the debate—‘Top Gun: Maverick’—and what a legacy sequel actually is (2:47). Then, each host pitches a legacy sequel they would want to see happen (20:23) before hearing six listener-submitted pitches (32:25). Finally, they narrow it down to four options for the final poll. Now it’s up to you to decide! What was the best legacy sequel pitch? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil are joined by Mallory Rubin to debate what is the best Ewan McGregor performance. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (3:15). After that, they discuss Ewan McGregor in general. What is his one flaw (4:58)? Then, they begin the debate by presenting their choices for best Ewan McGregor performance and listening to clips from their picks (17:38). Finally, they hear some listener submissions (43:00) before deciding on a final poll.   Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best Ewan McGregor performance? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week!   Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Guest: Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by the release of ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era,' this week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate what is the best movie based on a TV show. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (1:48). After that, they discuss the different kinds of choices for today’s topic (2:58), before arguing their choices for best movie based on a TV show (28:00), and hearing some listener submissions (47:40). Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best movie based on a TV show? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:32) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:34) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the best surprise cameo in a movie? (2:49) — ‘DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS’: They discuss, in spoiler-filled detail, the cameos in the latest Marvel movie. (16:03) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awards. (20:38) — PRETRIAL DISMISSALS: They go through a list of honorable mentions that just missed the cut. (24:31) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement and plays a clip to support their choice for the best surprise cameo in a movie. (30:12) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: The hosts engage in open discussion of the presented choices, and offer rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (39:44) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and hear clips from the listener choices. Then, they pick one to be added to the final poll. (54:35) — FINAL STATEMENTS: They each get one uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the best surprise cameo in a movie? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the fifth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ "Regent." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (5:16). Then, they answer some listener questions (18:02) before talking about this week’s poll: What character from ‘Game of Thrones’ should have had a dragon (45:49)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what the events of this episode mean for the rest of the season (52:27) and break down the trailer for next week’s episode (1:10:09). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! What character from ‘Game of Thrones’ should have had a dragon? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:23) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:29) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the perfect 'Star Trek' away team? (4:23) — THE STATE OF 'STAR TREK': They discuss how they feel about some of the most recent 'Star Trek' shows in the Paramount+ era. (24:01) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awards. (30:59) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement to support the perfect 'Star Trek' away team. (35:15) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: The hosts engage in open discussion of the presented choices, and offer rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (47:26) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions. Then, they pick one to be added to the final poll. (59:06) — FINAL STATEMENTS: They each get one uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up to you to decide! What is the perfect 'Star Trek' away team? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:35) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:25) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the best performance by an actor playing themselves? (7:59) — 'THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT': They discuss the new Nicolas Cage movie, and how it inspired this debate. (17:17) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awards. (21:08) — PRETRIAL DISMISSALS: They go through a list of honorable mentions that just missed the cut. (26:42) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement and plays a clip to support their choice for the best performance by an actor playing themselves. (31:17) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: The hosts engage in open discussion of the presented choices and offer rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (45:43) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and hear clips from the listener choices. Then, they pick one to be added to the final poll. (57:45) — FINAL STATEMENTS: They each get one uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up for you to decide! What is the best performance by an actor playing themselves? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:38) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:21) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is cinema’s greatest meet-cute? (8:16) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate and gives out some awards. (9:53) — PRETRIAL DISMISSALS: They go through a list of honorable mentions that just missed the cut. (15:17) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement and plays a clip to support their choice for cinema’s greatest meet-cute. (21:10) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: The hosts engage in open discussion of the presented choices and offer rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (35:23) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and hear clips from the listener choices. Then, they pick one to be added to the final poll. (48:08) — CLOSING STATEMENTS: They each get one uninterrupted minute to defend their choice.   Now it’s up for you to decide! What is cinema’s greatest meet-cute? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week!   Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:13) — TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate. Who had the worst accent in TV history? (1:36) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (2:26) – 'MOON KNIGHT': They discuss their thoughts on the show so far and how it inspired this week’s debate. (12:14) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate and goes over some honorable mentions. (17:53) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement and plays a clip to support their choice for the worst accent in TV history. (23:44) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: They engage in open discussion of the presented choices and offer rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (37:13) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and hear clips from the listener choices. Then, they pick one to be added to the final poll. (49:41) — CLOSING STATEMENTS: They each get one more uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up for you to decide! Who had the worst accent in TV history? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:00) — TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate. Who is the greatest vampire sire? (2:23) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (7:07) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (9:27) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement in support of their choice for the greatest vampire sire. (12:34) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: They engage in open discussion of the presented choices, offering rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (28:48) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and pick one to be added to the final poll. (42:01) — CLOSING STATEMENTS: They each get one more, uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up for you to decide! Who is the greatest vampire sire? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:24) – TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate: What is the best final shot in movie history? (2:58) – RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (3:54) – ONE PERFECT SHOT: They discuss the inspiration for today’s topic, Neil’s new docuseries on HBO Max, 'One Perfect Shot.' (12:47) – RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (15:21) – OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement in support of their choice for the best final shot in movie history. (18:54) – CROSS-EXAMINATION: They engage in open discussion of the presented choices, offering rebuttals and further arguments for their picks. (36:48) – LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and pick one to be added to the final poll. (51:34) – CLOSING STATEMENTS: They each get one more uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up for you to decide! What is the best final shot in movie history? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(3:09) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (4:00) — TOPIC: They introduce this week’s focus, the most egregious Best Picture snub ever, and discuss the Oscars’ recent attempts to stay relevant. (11:15) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (12:23) — ORDER: Dave lists the order in which each host will give opening statements. (13:24) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement in support of their choice for the most egregious Best Picture snub ever. (17: 12) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: They engage in open discussion of the presented choices, offering rebuttals and further arguments for their picks (34:55) — LISTENER SUBMISSIONS: The hosts read some listener submissions and pick one to be added to the final poll. (45:22) — CLOSING STATEMENTS: They each get one more, uninterrupted minute to defend their choice. Now it’s up for you to decide! What is the most egregious Best Picture snub ever? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s Twitter feed, and in the Spotify app, where you find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson and Neil Miller. Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme song and other music credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by Matt Reeves's 'The Batman,' this week Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate who is Batman’s greatest antagonist (2:19). First, they need to go over the rules of the debate (3:36) and decide who gets to go first (5:27). The debate begins with opening statements (6:10) and continues with some cross examination (9:47). After thoroughly poking holes in each other’s choices, they read some listener submissions and pick one to be added to the final poll (26:41). They finish by offering closing statements (40:00) before leaving it up for you to decide. Who is Batman’s greatest antagonist? You can vote for a winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's Twitter, and in the Spotify app where you find 'Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every Tuesday, Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Neil Miller will debate one topic relating to film or television. Then, after a lively tussle, they will create a final poll featuring each of their arguments as well as a listener-submitted take. You will decide the ultimate winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the mailbag this week to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including how the show tied up its loose ends, Dolores’s endgame, Serac as a Season 3 villain, and what we hope for in Season 4. Thanks for listening this season! Submit any lingering questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the fourth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (06:26). Then, they answer some listener questions (21:07) before talking about this week’s poll: Who should haunt Daemon next (42:44)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what may be in store for the second half of the season (51:13) and give their mid-season predictions (62:46). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Who should haunt Daemon next? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 8 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Were our lingering questions resolved? What do we make of the arcs of Dolores, Serac, Maeve, and Caleb this season? Does the post-credits scene spin the show forward effectively or cheaply? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Sean Fennessey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the mailbag this week to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What questions does the show need to answer in the season finale? What is Caleb’s ultimate importance to the show? Are half the scenes we’ve watched this season a simulation? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ With only one episode left in the season, has the show left itself enough room to effectively land the plane? Plus: the Maeve vs. Dolores showdown we've all been waiting for. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive in to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What the heck is going on with William’s hand? Did Serac or Dolores burn Charlotte? And finally, does Serac have the worst security detail of any billionaire in history? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Where do we see the rest of this season going for Charlotte? What is the emotional weight of the standoff between Maeve and Dolores? And, of course, is William a host or a human? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Juliet Litman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ How much of what we see can be believed? Is it all a simulation? What isn’t the show telling us about Caleb’s past? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ What worked and what didn’t about the show's genre drug concept? Was this an effective follow-up episode to the reveal made in Episode 4? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Sean Fennessey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: Is there a fifth Dolores? How strong is the evidence that William is a host? What are the stakes of a show in which we watch main characters die every episode? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including a long conversation about (SPOILER ALERT) the big reveal of the episode: Dolores has put herself in multiple host bodies. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Featured in this mailbag: a deeper reading of David’s Dolores theory (SPOILERS) and a new segment, Westworld Reddit Out of Context. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the third episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ "The Burning Mill." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (6:01). Then, they answer some listener questions (10:28) before talking about this week’s poll: Who is the best new character on Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' so far (56:04)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—the changes this episode made to the story and what is coming next (1:03:27) and break down the trailer for next week’s episode (1:21:35). Be sure to vote in this week’s poll! Who is the best new character on Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' so far? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer’s X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.’ The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon’ questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Who is in Charlotte Hale’s body? Is Serac a real person or a digital manifestation? Which NBA player is Dolores? Plus: a David Shoemaker prediction that just might be crazy enough to work (SPOILER ALERT 20:30-31:30). To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Plus: a deep dive on simulation theory and how it applies to this season. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Has the show disrupted the concept of reality? Among the cast that’s left, who can we believe is human? Plus: a line-by-line summary of the events and a discussion about how Season 3 has so far been more digestible than Season 2. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices