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Danny McBride on the Premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ S4. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E4 and ‘Severance’ E8.

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 that was released last week (4:39), the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, and the many secrets the characters are keeping from one another four episodes in (13:11). Then they break down ‘Severance’ S2E8 (39:32) before they are joined by Danny McBride to talk about the premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4 and how that celebrity cameo came to be (1:04:24). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Danny McB...

Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Case for Watching ‘Paradise’ E7. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E10 and Remembering Gene Hackman

Chris and Andy take a moment to remember Gene Hackman, the one-of-one actor who passed away last week (7:00). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Paradise’ and make the case for why Episode 7 of the show may be in contention for best episode of the year (12:20). Finally, they discuss the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’ and the show’s ability to make the audience feel deeply attached to every character (46:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Prod...

Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Oscars Recap, ‘White Lotus’ S3E3, and ‘Severance’ S2E7

Chris and Andy recap the Oscars and talk about some of their favorite moments from the show (4:26) and the trailer for ‘Andor’ Season 2 that dropped during the broadcast (10:52). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and the burning questions they have now that we’re three episodes in (25:36), before discussing ‘Severance’ S2E7 and how this episode was a masterclass in directing for TV (44:24). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Produ...

Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’

Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about the fourth season of the Canadian hockey show ‘Shoresy’ and how the show manages to be both side-splittingly funny and extremely heartfelt at the same time (2:45). Then they talk briefly about the latest season of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (29:42) and another new Steven Knight show ‘A Thousand Blows’ (43:39), before Chris is joined by famed author and screenwriter Richard Price to talk about his newest novel, ‘Lazarus Man’ (1:01:45). Host: Chris Ryan G...

Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast

‘The White Lotus’ S3E2, ‘Severance’ S2E6, and ‘Zero Day’

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (1:00) and power rank who their favorite groups of characters are so far (18:53). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Severance’ and how one of things the show seems most interested in is bodily autonomy (31:24). Finally, they discuss why, despite the all-star cast of Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, and Connie Britton, ‘Zero Day’ is a major miss (48:12). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen...

Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast