The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe by discussing ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ and then unveil the supporting Avengers that they’d like to see in upcoming Marvel films (2:04). They also review Showtime’s ‘Patrick Melrose’ (18:20) and later Chris sits down with director Stephen Susco and Blumhouse producer Couper Samuelson to talk about their terrifying new film, ‘Unfriended: Dark Web’ (27:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Jul 19, 2018•52 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald check in on the Daddington Hive (2:00) before discussing the best movie trailers since 1990 (8:00) and the Emmy nominations (14:00). Later they discuss the first two episodes of ‘Sharp Objects’ (25:00), check in on ‘GLOW’ Season 2 (42:00), and catch up on ‘Succession’ (44:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2018•58 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald catch up and discuss a few exciting updates for Andy’s upcoming television pilot, ‘Briarpatch’ (3:30), before covering some casting news from FX’s ‘Y: The Last Man’ (11:00). Finally they revisit the show ‘Succession’ and their enjoyment of the season thus far (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2018•44 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about everything from who owns 2018’s Pop Culture Crown to which major franchise they’d remake if they could and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2018•48 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to some recent casting news involving Idris Elba for the new 'Hobbs and Shaw' 'Fast & Furious' spinoff and John Malkovich for ‘The Young Pope.' Later they discuss the first three episodes of 'GLOW' Season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2018•42 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss how the hype surrounding Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ affected the way they first listened to the album (09:55) before offering their (spoiler-heavy) thoughts on ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ (20:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2018•47 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Showtime's announcement that it's making a new show based on the popular Xbox video game ‘Halo’ and why it’s an interesting play (6:00). Later, they prepare for Drake’s new album ‘Scorpion,’ (22:00) before Jason Mantzoukas calls in to discuss ‘Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado’ (27:00) and what the original ‘Sicario’ meant to Chris and Andy (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2018•54 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the 'Westworld’ Season 2 finale and what is and is not working in that show (9:00). Later they discuss television's ongoing search for the next ‘Game of Thrones’ and the various approaches the different networks and shows are taking to get there (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2018•57 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald react to the news that Lucasfilm is suspending operations on its 'Star Wars' spinoff movies (5:30) and then welcome Joe Pokaski, showrunner of Marvel’s ‘Cloak and Dagger,’ to discuss the process of making his exciting new show (17:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2018•33 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald unpack the cultural significance of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s surprise album drop, as well as the continuous run of Kanye-related projects each week (9:00). Later, they discuss HBO’s 'Succession' (27:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2018•42 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the possibility of Fox being purchased by Disney or Comcast and the ramifications that may hold for the entertainment industry’s future (1:30). Later they chat with Patrick Hoffman, author of ‘Every Man a Menace,’ for the latest installment of the Double-Down Book Club (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2018•47 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald reflect on the life and impact of the late Anthony Bourdain (1:30). Later they talk about meeting Donald Glover and the rest of the 'Atlanta' cast at a panel they moderated for FYC (33:00) and discuss 'A Star Is Born,' 'Widows,' and 'First Man' as awards bait (40:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2018•51 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan sits down with ‘Black Mirror’ showrunners Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones to talk about tricky nature of making an anthology series (02:00) and their favorite episodes of the show so far (15:31). Later, the Australian band Rolling Blackouts C.F. (28:25) performs live in The Ringer's studio before Andy Greenwald sits down with them to discuss their new album, 'Hope Downs' (34:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 07, 2018•46 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Alison Herman share their gripes about this season on 'Westworld' (2:00) and discuss HBO’s new Sunday night drama, 'Succession' (17:00). Later they review Michelle Wolf’s new Netflix show, ‘The Break,’ and examine the positioning of the streaming talk show (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2018•38 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Pusha-T’s new album, 'Daytona'; his beef with Drake; and the anticipation of Kanye’s new album (2:00). Later, they discuss the series finale of ‘The Americans’ and what shows about bad people doing bad things owe us in the end (18:00). Lastly, they preview the new HBO series ‘Succession’ (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2018•43 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review 'Solo,' the latest installment in the 'Star Wars' universe, and question whether it worked (3:00). Later, they discuss the eighth and final episode of 'Killing Eve' Season 1 and what the future holds for the Phoebe Waller-Bridge brainchild (45:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2018•57 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate the life and impact of the late author Philip Roth (2:00) and discuss Andy’s experience at a Paul Simon concert (9:3 0). They also discuss the New York Times interview with the cast of 'Arrested Development' and the backlash surrounding Jeffrey Tambor’s behavior on set and how that coincides with a larger trend in Hollywood (15:00). Later, they open up the mailbag and answer listener questions ranging from their most comforting episodes of TV ...
May 24, 2018•53 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the current state of broadcast television and unpack its many hurdles, destabilizing factors, and tendencies to hit familiar beats (2:00). Later they discuss the latest episode of ‘Killing Eve’ (36:30) before celebrating the return of Andy’s airplane movies (46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2018•52 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and David Shoemaker catch up on breaking ‘Lord of the Rings’ news (4:00) before discussing what ‘Deadpool 2’ has in store for its audience (17:00) and this season of 'Westworld' so far (25:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2018•41 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Sunday night’s finale of ‘Barry’ (2:00) as well as the latest episodes of ‘Killing Eve’ and ‘Westworld’ (8:30). Later, they chat with comedic actor and filmmaker Paul Scheer about his recent undertaking, adapting the beloved meta sci-fi movie ‘Galaxy Quest’ into a show for Amazon, and his new podcast, ’Unspooled' (17:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald express their excitement over the new trailer for the upcoming* reboot of the classic sci-fi action thriller ‘The Predator’ (3:11) as well as the return of ‘Friday Night Lights’ (25:00). They also discuss their affection for BBC America’s hit show ‘Killing Eve’ (33:50). Later, Chris and Andy chat with indie rocker Stephen Malkmus about the heyday of Pavement and his new album with the Jicks (47:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Donald Glover’s relevance and unique stardom as well as his new music as Childish Gambino, his 'SNL' appearance, and *this standout season* of 'Atlanta' (3:00). They also discuss the latest episode of 'Barry' (24:00), and later, Chris sits down with Elias Rønnenfelt, frontman of the Danish rock band Iceage (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2018•52 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by fellow Ringer staffers Alison Herman and Amanda Dobbins to discuss their favorite things on TV, including John Mulaney's stand-up special (3:55) and ‘Howards End’ (22:49). Later, filmmaker Deon Taylor joins Chris to discuss the making of his new movie, 'Traffik' (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 04, 2018•47 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald review this weekend’s massive blockbuster, ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ and discuss its plot, emotional stakes, and impressive accomplishment (2:00). Later, they discuss one of their favorite shows on television right now, ‘Killing Eve’ (51:00). *This episode contains spoilers For more on Avengers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2018•59 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the new trailer for 'Venom,' the movie starring the notorious Spider-Man villain, and and Tom Hardy's accent choice (3:00) before reviewing the first episode of Season 2 of 'The Handmaid's Tale' (8:30). Later, Andy interviews the band Chvrches about their new album, 'Love Is Dead,' and making an American record (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald give their initial reactions to the first episode of ‘Westworld’ Season 2 (5:30). Then, Bill Hader and Henry Winkler join in to discuss their acclaimed show, ‘Barry’ (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the news that multiple Kanye West albums are coming out in June and what they’re expecting from them (02:30) before jumping into what makes ‘Atlanta’ so special (13:20). Then they are joined by Elwood Reid, executive producer of ‘The Chi,’ for a special Doubledown Book Club to talk about ‘The Last Good Kiss’ by James Crumley (21:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2018•47 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Andy’s upcoming pilot for USA, ‘Briarpatch,’ and how that project came to be (2:00). Then they catch up on ‘Better Call Saul’ (13:00). Later, Chris and Andy discuss whether they are in or out on Phoebe Waller-Bridge's ‘Killing Eve’ (27:00) and the upcoming all-female ‘Ocean’s 8’ heist spinoff (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2018•41 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald share some exciting news before opening up the mailbag to answer your questions, on topics ranging from 'Westworld' to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the TV Championship Belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2018•41 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast The Ringer’s Andy Greenwald sits down with comedic actor Jake Johnson to discuss the final season of 'New Girl' and the rest of his career (1:00). Later, The Ringer’s Chris Ryan chats with director Ryan Koo about his recent Netflix film ‘Amateur,’ which focuses on a young basketball star dealing with corruption in the amateur ranks (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast 
