We break down everything from Season 2 of ‘Cobra Kai,’ handing out awards for MVP, LVP, Most 2019 Moment, and much more. Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Miles Surrey, Chris Almeida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Paolo Uggetti discuss the seventh episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Infinite Game.” They break down Chuck’s pet problem and Wendy and Axe’s attack on Taylor and the difficult decision they have to make because of it. Host: Alison Herman, Paolo Uggetti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Eve's work-life balance continues to deteriorate, but she does manage to find "The Ghost" (7:41). Villanelle tries to get over Eve by going on a drug-fueled bender (19:21) and looks fabulous while doing so (24:08). Plus, awards for quote of the week (28:07). Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Alison Herman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 51
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 3 of ‘Game of Thrones.’ They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:27), discuss whether Bran knows more about the Night King than he’s letting on (19:23), and talk about the key players (28:30). Finally, they break down the remaining characters' chances of survival (32:41). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Eve and Villanelle continue to circle each other as Villanelle works on getting her mojo back (2:56). It's probably telling that we're just now learning what Eve's husband Niko does (5:20). If you're wearing counterfeit fashion, Villanelle will come for you (15:09), and 'Fit of the Week' makes a triumphant return (24:00). Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Alison Herman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen in Season 8, Episode 2 of ‘Game of Thrones’. They break down the teaser for the upcoming episode (01:22), discuss Daenerys’s dragons in the North (20:49), and talk about the key players ahead of the Battle of Winterfell (33:40). Finally, they give their predictions for what they expect to happen in the upcoming episode (41:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Eve has some new coworkers and there could be a new female assassin (2:07). Villanelle is still healing from her stab wound and doesn't pick the best place to take refuge (17:15). Plus: our favorite outfits (23:56) and quotes of the week (25:27). Hosts: Alison Herman and Kate Halliwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
With the Season 8 premiere of ‘Game of Thrones’ fast approaching, The Ringer’s Zach Kram and Riley McAtee theorize and prognosticate on what could happen next. They discuss past season premieres (1:32), their theory of the week (18:35), and who the key to the first episode is (30:57). They wrap up with some predictions (38:12). Hosts: Zach Kram, Riley McAtee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins and Juliet Litman explain their love for Freeform's 'The Bold Type' (1:03). Season 3 kicks off with Jane battling the new head of "the dot com" (16:53), Kat dealing with the fall out from her breakup with Adena (31:48), and Sutton trying to decide whether she should move in with her boyfriend Richard. We also award MVP of the episode (33:51) and pick some nits with how the show portrays the media industry (37:00). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Learn more abo...
Apr 10, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the fourth episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Overton Window”. They breakdown Chuck’s big speech, the implications it has on his and Wendy’s relationship going forward, and Chuck and Axe’s relatively peaceful alliance (so far). Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The Season 2 premiere of 'Killing Eve' kicks off just 30 seconds after the finale. Eve is in the middle of a mental breakdown and working on her work-life balance (3:44), Jodie Comer is in the hospital with a stab wound (10:17), and Carolyn is still being Carolyn (21:22). Hosts: Kate Halliwell and Alison Herman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of 'Killing Eve,' we explain why the show is so important to us (4:11), talk about our favorite looks (11:10) and one-liners from the season (18:03), and name some characters to watch in Season 2 (27:36). Hosts: Alison Herman and Kate Halliwell Read Kate's interview with Phoebe De Gaye here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey break down the first episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Chucky Rhoades’s Greatest Game.” They discuss Chuck attempting to drum up good will after being ousted as attorney general and the ongoing battle between Axe Capital and Taylor Mason Capital. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion break down the finale of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “Now Am Found”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the seventh episode of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “The Final Country.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze real-life crimes that resemble the one on the show. With one episode remaining, Chris and Jason detail the questions that are still unanswered and give their theories on what we can expect for the season finale. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Feb 18, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Claire McNear analyze the kidnappings, interviews, and most unbelievable moments of ‘Abducted in Plain Sight,’ the latest true-crime documentary from Netflix. Hosts: Alison Herman and Claire McNear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the sixth episode of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “Hunters in the Dark.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context around the show’s time period. With only two episodes remaining, Chris and Jason detail the questions that are still unanswered and give their theories on what we can expect for the final two episodes. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Feb 11, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the fifth episode of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “If You Have Ghosts.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context around the show’s time period. Chris and Jason further explore the real-life crimes that resemble the crime happening on the show. Finally, with the release of the teaser trailer for the upcoming episodes of the season, our detectives fully dive into conspiracy corner to figure out how th...
Feb 01, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the fourth episode of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “The Hour and the Day.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context around the show’s time period. Chris and Jason further explore the real-life crimes that resemble the crime happening on the show. Finally, our detectives head to the conspiracy corner where they break down the theories surrounding the show. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn...
Jan 28, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the third episode of ‘True Detective’ Season 3: “The Big Never.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context around the show’s time period. Chris and Jason further explore the real-life crimes that resemble the crime happening on the show. At the end, they dive into some theories surrounding the case. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jan 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In the debut of our ‘True Detective’ aftershow, our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context. Is Season 3 somehow connected to Season 1? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context. Is Season 3 part of the Nic Pizzolatto expanded universe? Hosts: Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ringer staff writers Micah Peters and Alison Herman are joined by comedian and writer Travon Free to break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘Insecure.’ The trio hand out their awards for the episode’s worst decision (1:35), best music cue (8:00), most and least valuable players (15:00), and the most clueless white person (28:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with staff writer Justin Charity to discuss the jarring events of the season's final episode (1:00), its most lasting moments (17:30), and who should be crowned the winner of the episode (21:20). Then, Fennessey is joined by an array of Ringer staffers to debate who deserves the MVP award for the first season (24:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In honor of The Ringer's list of 100 best TV episodes of the 21st century, Amanda Dobbins, Shea Serrano, and Jason Gallagher discuss this episode's MVPs (10:03), the most iconic moment (13:57), and Shea's new book, 'Conference Room, Five Minutes' (27:43). More from The Ringer: Visit besttv.theringer.com for the full list of 100 best TV episodes of the 21st century An Oral History of the Best ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode Ever What’s the Difference Between a Great TV Episode and a Great TV Moment? Get S...
Aug 02, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In honor of The Ringer’s list of 100 best TV episodes of the 21st century, Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and Andy Greenwald discuss why “The Suitcase” was picked over other episodes of ‘Mad Men’ (2:27), the themes that make it so great (15:33), and the episode’s iconic quote (23:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In honor of The Ringer’s list of 100 best TV episodes of the 21st century, Juliet Litman, Chris Ryan, and David Shoemaker revisit “The Constant” from the series ‘Lost.’ They discuss why this episode made the list (8:48), the lost art of fitting plot into an episode interrupted by commercials (30:34), and the lasting impact of ‘Lost’ (43:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Jason Concepcion, and Katie Baker discuss which character won the episode (1:00) and how we saw a different side of the Roy family (18:45). Then they give their predictions for the finale (22:45) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin, Sean Fennessey, and Alison Herman get together over a foosball table and some red wine to celebrate the Season 3 finale of ‘Billions.’ They talk about Chuck’s downfall (6:54), the way Connerty and Taylor are becoming their former mentors (19:16), and their predictions for Season 4 (42:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It’s comp day at Axe Capital! And also the second-to-last episode of the third season of 'Billions.' The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Mallory Rubin discuss Chuck Sr.’s sage advice to Taiga (4:54), Salt Bae’s cameo (40:08), and what the future of the series might look like (50:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 23