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The Watch

The Watch

The Ringer

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 971

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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Apple Podcasts

  • 🇨🇦 Canada - tvAndFilm

    02/08/2025
    #28
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tvAndFilm

    02/08/2025
    #53
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tvAndFilm

    02/08/2025
    #19
  • 🇨🇦 Canada - tvAndFilm

    01/08/2025
    #19
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tvAndFilm

    01/08/2025
    #33
  • 🇩🇪 Germany - tvAndFilm

    01/08/2025
    #85
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tvAndFilm

    01/08/2025
    #13
  • 🇫🇷 France - tvAndFilm

    01/08/2025
    #74
  • 🇨🇦 Canada - tvAndFilm

    31/07/2025
    #14
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tvAndFilm

    31/07/2025
    #30

Spotify

  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tv & film

    02/08/2025
    #28
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tv & film

    02/08/2025
    #5
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tv & film

    01/08/2025
    #5
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tv & film

    01/08/2025
    #29
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tv & film

    31/07/2025
    #26
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tv & film

    31/07/2025
    #4
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tv & film

    30/07/2025
    #24
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tv & film

    30/07/2025
    #3
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - tv & film

    29/07/2025
    #24
  • 🇺🇸 USA - tv & film

    29/07/2025
    #3


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Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’

jeudi 29 août 2024Duration 01:05:46

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and Ireland next year (1:00) and the cancellation of ‘The Acolyte’ after just one season (19:03). Then they talk about ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ which was recently added to Peacock (24:03), and how a ’90s police drama somehow manages to be better than any TV show released this year (39:01). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer

lundi 26 août 2024Duration 01:14:04

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes from having the whole cast together in Switzerland (1;00). Then they open up the mailbag and answer questions about their favorite shows of the year so far (30:26), the best books they've read recently, and their songs of the summer (37:11). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Twisters' and the State of the Summer Blockbuster. Plus, 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6.

lundi 22 juillet 2024Duration 01:14:49

Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Homicide: Life on the Street' will soon be streaming on Peacock (1:00) and that Apple TV+ will be trying to rein in its spending after years of big buys (12:14). Then they talk about 'Twisters' and how summer blockbusters have changed since the original 'Twister' in 1996 (21:43). Finally, they break down the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' (52:54). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Suits’? Plus, ‘Winning Time’ and ‘How to With John Wilson.’

lundi 21 août 2023Duration 01:07:43

Chris and Andy talk about the fascinating rise in popularity of the USA show ‘Suits’ (11:48) and discuss the idea of a hard watch versus a soft watch. Then they talk about their complicated feelings about HBO’s second season of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ (33:25) and Season 3 of ‘How to With John Wilson’ (53:45). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Return of ‘Winning Time’ and the Beginning of the End of ‘Reservation Dogs'

mardi 15 août 2023Duration 57:10

Chris and Andy talk about their summer vacation watching habits, which include ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ and ‘Drops of God,’ as well the recent trend of their personal viewing interests diverging (1:26). They discuss what makes ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ entertaining, the lack of significant change in the second season, and whether or not the dramatic elements of the show land (11:55). Next, they talk about the first three episodes of ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3 and their thoughts on the beloved FX show coming to a close (34:43). Then, Andy surprises Chris with a mystery segment before briefly reacting to the ‘Maestro’ teaser trailer (42:25). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kai Grady and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midsummer Mailbag

jeudi 10 août 2023Duration 44:51

Chris and Andy answer mailbag questions regarding the current landscape of TV. They discuss the best streaming platform to have for the remainder of the year (6:52), their summer reads (11:40), and where the TV world is headed regarding ‘Star Wars’ sequels and the success of ‘Suits’ on Netflix (25:12). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films

lundi 7 août 2023Duration 01:00:26

Chris and Andy talk about 'Full Circle,' one of the latest shows from director Steven Soderbergh and his take on the noir genre (1:00). Then Chris is joined by Soderbergh to talk about the making of another one of his new series, 'Command Z' (21:46), and whether he considers himself to be a political filmmaker (39:25). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Steven Soderbergh Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Potential Movement on the Writers Strike Could Mean, Plus the ‘Hijack’ Finale

jeudi 3 août 2023Duration 01:04:34

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Writers Guild of America will meet with the AMPTP this Friday to discuss potentially restarting negotiations (1:00) and what that could mean for the strike (17:29). Then they talk about the finale of ‘Hijack’ and how the new lane for Apple TV+ is seemingly “mid-busters” (26:44). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney

lundi 31 juillet 2023Duration 48:55

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for season 2 of ‘Loki’ and how, after a run of poor Marvel television shows, it actually looks promising (1:00). Then, they talk about the news that Bob Iger has brought back former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs to advise on the future of the company’s TV slate (12:57), before talking about the final two episodes of season 3 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ and how it remains the current funniest show on TV (22:25). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6

jeudi 27 juillet 2023Duration 01:12:15

Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect on how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU, which started with so much success and excitement, have devolved into a mostly meaningless cinematic landscape (20:36). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Hijack’ and why this has become the show of the summer (41:20). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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