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Where Are All the Good Summer TV Shows? Plus, the ‘Lioness’ S3 Teaser and ‘Star City’ Episode 4.
Chris and Andy talk about the busy weekend in sports, from the many World Cup games to the Knicks winning the Finals , before reacting to the ‘Lioness’ Season 3 teaser . Then they discuss what is shaping up to be a late-summer TV drought and why the Emmys' disproportionate influence on the calendar may be causing it . Finally, inspired by Andy’s experience watching ‘Weapons,’ Chris gives him a handful of horror-adjacent recs . Finally, they break down ‘Star City’ Episode 4 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago1h 22m
Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Finale! Plus, ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 9.
Andy opens by reacting to the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 release date , the announcement of ‘Tucci in Great Britain’ , and the phenomenon behind ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’ . Then he and Chris discuss the penultimate episode of ‘Widow’s Bay’ and why it felt like a tonal shift for the series . Later, Andy is joined by ‘Top Chef’ host and executive producer Gail Simmons to talk about the Season 23 finale . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Gail Simmons Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy The Ringer is committed to responsible trading. Please visit https://fanduel.com/predicts to learn more about the resources and helpline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
Apple Owns TV Right Now. Is That a Good Thing? Plus, ‘Cape Fear’ Series Premiere and ‘Star City’ Episode 3.
Chris and Andy talk about the Knicks' historic playoff run ahead of Game 3 before recommending a pair of documentaries in Netflix’s ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ and HBO’s ‘The Dark Wizard’ . Then they discuss the recent abundance of Apple TV shows and what it says about the state of streaming television . Later, they break down the ‘Cape Fear’ series premiere and ‘Star City’ Episode 3 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jason ArreolaApple Owns TV Right Now. Is That a Good Thing? Plus, ‘Cape Fear’ Series Premiere and ‘Star City’ Episode 3. Chris and Andy talk about the Knicks' historic playoff run ahead of Game 3 before recommending a pair of documentaries in Netflix’s ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ and HBO’s ‘The Dark Wizard’ . Then they discuss the recent abundance of Apple TV shows and what it says about the state of streaming television . Later, they break down the ‘Cape Fear’ series premiere and ‘Star City’ Episode 3 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
Is ‘Widow’s Bay’ Too Good? Plus ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ and ‘Top Chef’
Chris and Andy talk about the latest media shake ups at 60 Minutes before discussing what movies like ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ might say about TV’s own need for fresh voices . Then they play a ‘Star City’ inspired game about alternate POV spinoffs. Later, they break down the latest episode of ‘Widow’s Bay’ , check in on ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ , and share their thoughts on the penultimate episode of ‘Top Chef’ season 23 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Stefano Sanchez Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 21m
‘Euphoria’ and ‘Hacks’ say goodbye. Plus, ‘Star City’ takes off
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ series finale and the choices behind Rue’s ending. Then they discuss the finale of ‘Hacks’ and how its ending differs from Euphoria’s much darker sendoff. Later, they break down ‘Star City’ , the new For All Mankind spinoff, and why it’s one of the most exciting shows they’ve seen in a while. Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Stefano Sanchez Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 34m
‘Spider-Noir’ Is Unsure of Itself. Plus, ‘Widow’s Bay’ E6-7, ‘Euphoria’ S3E7, and ‘Top Chef’ S23E12.
Chris and Andy talk about the controversy surrounding ‘MobLand’ and their anticipation for the upcoming second seasons of ‘The Agency’ and ‘Sugar’ . Then they discuss ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes 6-7 and the growing excitement around the show . Later, they react to the series premiere of ‘Spider-Noir,’ a superhero period drama starring Nicolas Cage . Finally, they touch on the penultimate episode of ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 before breaking down ‘Top Chef’ S23E12 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 3m
‘Survivor’ Season 50 Finale, ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 5, and All-Time Episodic Runs With Joanna Robinson
Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to react to the ‘Survivor’ Season 50 finale and their thoughts on the season as a whole , before talking about the first two episodes of ‘The Boroughs,’ a Netflix sci-fi show produced by The Duffer Brothers . Later, they discuss ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 5 and then, inspired by a stellar three-episode run of the show, talk about some of their favorite three-episode runs in TV history . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Joanna Robinson Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 11m
10 Things We Like (and Don’t Like) About ‘Euphoria’ This Season. Plus, “The Feed Is Fake” With Lane Brown.
Chris talks about what’s new on TV this week , before briefly reacting to the ‘Lanterns’ trailer . Then he breaks down ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6 by way of a Zach Lowe-esque 10 Things list . Later, he is joined by Lane Brown, a feature writer for New York Magazine, to talk about his piece “The Feed Is Fake,” which unpacks how stealth marketing campaigns are powering the hype behind some of pop culture’s most viral moments . The Feed Is Fake by Lane Brown Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Email us! thewatch@spotify.com Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Lane Brown Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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