Every week, Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Neil Miller enter the pop-culture discourse with a lively (and occasionally heated) debate pegged to the biggest new releases in film and television. In addition to bringing their own answer, they also consider submissions from listeners and the occasional special guest. Together via rigorous debate and a listener poll, the hosts and audience venture on a quest to find the perfect answer for each of the greatest pop culture questions of our time.
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The Franchise That Deserves to Die
Thursday, January 16, 2025 ⢠Duration 01:22:56
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the franchise that deserves to die (5:06)! After making their picks, they listen to some listener picks and decide which one to include in the final poll (38:30). Later, they play a trivia game (44:35) and give out some awards (1:09:36).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What franchise deserves to die? You can vote for the winner on The Ringerâs X feed and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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The Big Movie Bet of 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025 ⢠Duration 01:29:45
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna place their bets for what will be the biggest movie of 2025! They start by revealing their picks (10:11) and discussing which movie should be the listener pick (33:03). Later, they go through some reckless movie industry predictions for the year (43:35).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What will be the biggest movie of 2025? You can vote for the winner on The Ringerâs X feed and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
ďťżFor a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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The Worst Thing We Watched in 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024 ⢠Duration 02:11:15
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the worst things they watched in 2024! They start by going over the results of the great movie bet (4:44). Then they go through their list of the 10 worst things they watched in 2024, all while Dave and Neil receive their punishment for losing the betâ"Tubthumping" (19:59)! Later, they talk about some of the things they liked from the year (1:45:26).
You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
ďťżFor a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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Best â90s Technology Movie
Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:31:08
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best â90s technology movie (11:22)! Then, they give out some awards (53:46) and play a trivia game (1:05:05). Later, they go through some listener suggestions that just missed the cut (1:19:29).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best â90s technology movie? You can vote for the winner on The Ringerâs X feed and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Moviesâthe Finals
Thursday, November 28, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:29:03
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna continue with the latest Trial Royale by discussing âTraining Day,â âGlory,â âMalcolm X,â and âInside Manâ and debating which movie should move on to the finals (07:13). Later, they go through some awards and share their thoughts on 'Gladiator' (45:23).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ and follow us there!
Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller
Associate Producer: Olivia Crerie
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
Music Credits: Devon Renaldo
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Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies, Round 2âMan of Action
Thursday, November 21, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:41:45
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna continue with the latest Trial Royale! They discuss âCrimson Tide,â âFallen,â âInside Man,â and âThe Equalizerâ and debate which movie should move on to the finals (4:08). Later, they go through some awards and talk about their toughest cuts (50:52).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies, Round 1âMan of Drama
Thursday, November 14, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:24:20
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna begin another Trial Royale! They start this multi-week series by discussing âMississippi Masala,â âMalcolm X,â âPhiladelphia,â and âThe Pelican Brief,â and debate which movie should move on to the finals (4:33). Later, they go through some awards and talk about their toughest cuts (42:09).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â and follow us there!
ďťżHosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
Music Credits: Devon Renaldo
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Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 3âFinal Round
Thursday, October 31, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:31:46
Dave and Neil are joined by the author of âThe Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft,â Diana Helmuth for the final round of The Witch Trials! In this multi-week series, theyâre debating the best witch movie. They start by talking about Dianaâs book, the portrayal of witches in movies, and what she thinks about some of the movies theyâve talked about so far (10:08). Then they discuss some movies that missed out on the bracket (44:00), and, finally, debate which movie should win the final poll (1:11:19).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â and follow us there!
Hosts: Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller
Guest: Diana Helmuth
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
Music Credits: Devon Renaldo
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Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 2âMagic
Thursday, October 24, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:27:56
Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for the second round of The Witch Trials! In this multi-week series, they debate the best witch movie. They start by talking about their favorite witches on TV (4:49) and going through some witch trivia (14:28). Later, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (29:08) before revealing the movies that will be represented in the second-round poll and debating which one should move on to the final round (42:01).
Now itâs up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â 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 â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
ďťżFor a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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
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Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 1âMagick
Thursday, October 17, 2024 ⢠Duration 01:38:58
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for another Trial Royale! In this multi-week series, theyâll 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 itâs up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at â TheRinger.comâ , on The Ringerâs X feed, and in the Spotify app, where youâll find âTrial by Content.â The winner will be announced on the next episode!
ďťżYou can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to â TrialByContent@gmail.comâ . You can also submit suggestions for future âTrial by Contentâ topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that youâd like us to settle? Send it on over!
For a list of all the movies discussed on this weekâs episode and a preview of what is to come on âTrial by Content,â head on over to â Letterboxd.com/TrialByContentâ Â 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