868 episodes
The Watch The Ringer
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- TV & Film
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4.5 • 4.9K Ratings
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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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'Presumed Innocent' Episodes 4-6 and ‘The Bear’ Bag
Chris and Andy discuss ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and ‘The Penguin’ being branded as HBO originals (2:44), then chat about the recently released trailer for Season 2 of ‘Severance’ (21:41). They then break down Episodes 4-6 of ‘Presumed Innocent’ and debate what’s working on the show vs. what isn’t (25:34). Finally, Chris and Andy dive into the listener-submitted Bearbag of questions about Season 3 of ‘The Bear’ (40:00).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Devon Baroldi
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount will be merging with Skydance Media (1:00), as well as the trailer for ‘Agatha All Along’ (10:58). Then they discuss the fourth episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ and how the show is starting to hit a hot streak (18:15). Finally, they break down the final five episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3 and talk about where they ended up with the season as a whole (45:52).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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‘The Bear’ Episodes 1-5 and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright have been cast in ‘The Agency,’ an American remake of ‘The Bureau’ (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ and why it’s the best episode of the series (16:16). Finally they discuss the first five episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3 and how this season has gotten the most middling reviews of the series so far (33:50).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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‘The Bear’ Is Back, ‘Presumed Innocent’ E4, and Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the forthcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series has recruited ‘Succession’ alums Francesca Gardiner to show-run and Mark Mylod to direct several episodes (1:00). Then, they break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘The Bear’ and how creator Christopher Storer took this moment as a chance to try something different (21:14). Next, they discuss the latest episode of ‘Presumed Innocent’ (47:06), before Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about their love for the Canadian hockey comedy, ‘Shoresy’ (65:37).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Jason Mantzoukas
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Nosferatu’ and whether there’s a story that they have unlimited interest in being made into a movie or TV show (1:00). Then they create their ideal TV project based on lead actor, genre, director, and streaming service (24:22), before talking about ‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 (38:21). Finally, Andy is joined by Maya Hawke to talk about her role in ‘Inside Out 2’ (1:00:26).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Maya Hawke
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.
Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off series based on ‘The Tales of Dunk and Egg’ novellas (1:00). Then, they talk about the first few episodes of ‘The Boys’ Season 4 and the direction the show is heading in its final season (13:56). Finally they are joined by ‘Top Chef’ host Gail Simmons to discuss last night’s finale episode and some of the competition changes that were made this season (36:09).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Gail Simmons
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Customer Reviews
Great when they talk about TV
This podcast is excellent when they talk seriously about TV shows and I will be eternally grateful to them for introducing me to The Bureau. But when they talk about anything other than TV… Not great Bob.
Listening to The Watch
I’ve always found this podcast entertaining, even though the idea of waxing so intellectual about TV shows is pretty stupid (as is the Ringerverse itself as a whole), especially when one of the hosts pronounces “figure” as “figger.” However, lately the most annoying part is everything has to be constantly fit into a sweeping narrative about Hollywood, TV habits, or pop culture in general, especially when Andy G will go on and on gushing about the genius or cultural significance of a series after an episode of two (such as “Presumed Innocent” and the most recent season of “Fargo”) and then immediately change his tune with the next episode. They both need to relax and pause until after watching the full run before either lauding, dismissing, or historically placing a show. They set themselves up for disappointment by being so excessive in their praise and criticism at the beginning, and that leads to subsequent overreactions and unfair assessments going forward. It becomes too much blah blah blah with opinions that we then hear change dramatically the next week—and now fully expect will change, which devalues those views. It’s still an enjoyable pod for the chemistry between Chris R and Andy, though.
Andy-STOP Talking
Please have Andy stop talking- especially about shows that he has already expressed he does not care about. He is clearly not on the intellectual or emotional level to handle shows like HOTD and more. You are losing viewers.