Chris and Andy are joined by the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, Casey Bloys, to talk about how programming for the network has changed since they shifted more squarely into streaming (5:15), the changes the network has been through since merging with Warner Bros. (33:05), and how the success of shows like ‘House of the Dragon’ has informed what HBO wants to do going forward (54:16). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Casey Bloys Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about you...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about a heartbreaking, almost stand-alone episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00) and how all of the small details came together to make this an impactful episode of television (16:48). Then, they talk about the first episode of ‘Poker Face,’ a new mystery show created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne (43:06). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Succession’ Season 4 that was released this week (1:00), then react to the Oscar nominations that were announced this week (16:14). Then, at long last, they break down ‘Chernobyl,’ the 2019 series from Craig Mazin that dramatizes the Chernobyl disaster (32:16). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing the service's upcoming slate of shows (1:00). Then, they discuss an interview with the new co-CEOs of Netflix, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, about what they want the streamer's new global strategy to look like (15:16) before breaking down the second episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (31:02). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that Reed Hasting is leaving as CEO of Netflix, and what this means for the streamer (1:00). Then, they talk about the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (12:01), before talking about the two-episode premiere of ‘Night Court,’ which somehow got almost 10 million viewers (26:45). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and the difficulties of video game adaptations (1:00), the major plot points of this episode (20:56), and whether or not they think this will be a typical zombie TV show (35:56). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about this year’s awkward Golden Globes and whether or not they were a success (1:00). Then, they talk about the new trailer for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (35:00) and a New Yorker profile of Netflix’s head of global TV, Bela Bajaria, that offers insight into the streaming service’s current strategy (51:38). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with the Golden Globes airing this week, and what cultural currency award shows hold today (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Nicolas Winding Refn series ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ (41:03), and where it stands among other Refn projects (61:17). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about two upcoming TV series, ‘The Last of Us’ on HBO and ‘Poker Face’ on Peacock, and how streaming services get audiences hyped to see new shows (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Noah Baumbach movie, ‘White Noise,’ an adaptation of the Don DeLillo novel of the same name (34:09). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about what they watched over the winter holidays, including ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (1:00), ‘Babylon’ (17:00), and ‘Glass Onion’ (25:59). Then they talk about Netflix canceling ‘1899’ after just one season (35:08) and the series finale of ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ (44:31). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy round out 2022 by answering some mailbag questions. They talk about their ideal TV-watching environment (1:00), their favorite television moments from the year (26:33), and how shows like 'Andor' changed what's possible for comic book TV (32:27). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of the new Taylor Sheridan show ‘1923,’ starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and whether the quality of his shows is slipping (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ (24:24) before talking about some of their most anticipated shows for 2023, including the ‘Justified’ reboot and ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ (40:37). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. Discovery will be canceling several more shows, as well as taking shows like ‘Westworld’ off the HBO Max platform (1:00). Then, they try to decipher what is going on with the DC Universe after James Gunn announced that he’s writing a new ‘Superman’ movie and that Henry Cavill will not be returning (35:02). Finally, they make their pitch for why you should be watching ‘The English’ (46:08). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya Mc...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'The White Lotus' Season 2 and whether they were shocked by the death in the episode (1:00). Then they talk about some of the questions left unanswered by the finale (16:20) and some of the broader TV lessons that can be learned from this season (45:03). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about their top ten favorite TV shows in 2022. They first talk about the state of television and how the medium is evolving (1:00), before talking about shows like ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Bear,’ and many more (22:52). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Sam Esmail Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that the combined streaming service for HBO Max and Discovery+ might just be called “Max” (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘White Lotus’ Season 2 and how it’s fine that we’re not any closer to knowing who will be murdered (12:46), before talking about the premiere of the second season of ‘Slow Horses’ (42:06). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy hit on some news and notes, like the new Indiana Jones movie trailer dropping, 'Mandalorian' Season 3 getting a premiere date, and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon starting a production company (1:00). Then, they talk about the latest episode of 'Fleishman Is in Trouble' (30:15) before talking about the first two episodes of '1899' (40:58). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the Disney movie 'Strange World' bombing at the box office and Netflix's decision to put 'Glass Onion' in theaters for just one week, and what these two things can tell us about the strategies of streaming companies right now (1:00). Then they talk briefly about the trailer for the new Taylor Sheridan series '1923' (34:38), before talking about the latest episode of 'The White Lotus' (39:20). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about ...
Nov 29, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of 'Andor' and the beauty of the show culminating at the Ferrix funeral (1:00). Then, Chris is joined for the third time by creator Tony Gilroy to talk about the making of the finale (28:15) and what could be coming in Season 2 (47:06). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Tony Gilroy Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the major news that Bob Chapek is out as the CEO of Disney and that former CEO Bob Iger will be coming back to take his place (1:00). Then, they talk about the first few episodes of the new Hulu show ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ (30:03) before talking about the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (44:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Andor,' and what they could possibly be building up to for the finale (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by Joe Brumm, the creator of the animated series 'Bluey,' to talk about what makes the show so special (30:29) and how he manages to write every episode (49:24). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Joe Brumm Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that Disney will be airing the first two episodes of ‘Andor’ on ABC and what this move could mean for Disney+ (1:00). Then they talk about the finale of ‘Atlanta’ and how over the years the series has showed audiences how to watch it (14:32). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (37:11). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk briefly about this latest episode of 'Andor' and the way the previous episodes have built up to the prison break (1:00). Then, they are joined for a second time by 'Andor' creator Tony Gilroy to talk about how he conceptualized the prison (19:30), and how he tries to put his actors in the best positions to succeed (39:07). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Tony Gilroy Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about some of the signs that we may be heading from a surplus of prestige TV shows to a lack of them (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and Mike White’s very specific vision for Season 2 (23:00), before taking a moment to remember Mimi Parker of the band Low, who passed away over the weekend (42:02). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 07, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Russo Brothers will be making a live action ‘Hercules’ musical that is heavily influenced by TikTok (1:00). Then they talk about the most recent episode of ‘Andor’ (22:58) and the most recent episodes of ‘Atlanta’ before the series finale (35:16). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 03, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about some casting news for the second season of ‘Severance’ (1:00) and Andy’s trip to New York (14:59). Then they talk about the second season premiere of ‘White Lotus’ and how similar they think it will be to the first season (22:15). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn and Peter Safran are being tapped to lead the DC Extended Universe and what that means for the future of the studio (1:00). Then they talk about the new trailers released for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ and ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ (28:26), before talking about the latest episode of ‘Andor’ (36:05). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ and reflect on the season as a whole. They talk about whether the finale changed how they felt about the season (15:07), what they would like to see more of in future seasons (34:33), and their favorite moments from the final episode (47:08). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about some of their most anticipated shows for the rest of 2022, including ‘The Crown’ Season 5 (1:00), ‘1899’ from the creators of ‘Dark’ (16:59), and the second season of ‘The White Lotus’ (30:14). Then, they break down the latest episode of ‘Andor’ and debate whether this is the most or least “Tony Gilroy” episode of the season so far (33:31). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (1:00), and whether it is now HBO’s most popular television show (22:48). Then, Andy is joined by pop duo Tegan and Sara to talk about their new TV show ‘High School’ and their new album ‘Crybaby’ (50:21). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Tegan and Sara Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
