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‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ Trailer Aug 14, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the ‘Jason Bourne’ and ‘Treadstone’ IP will be heading back to Universal and speculate on where the studio might take the franchise (11:36). Then they talk about the trailer for the Mark Ruffalo show ‘Task’ that was released this week (20:52), before breaking down the first two episodes of ‘Alien: Earth’ and Noah Hawley’s vision for this world (27:23).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’ Aug 11, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the box office and Marvel’s continued box office woes (4:20). Then they preview ‘Alien: Earth’ and talk about where the show fits into the larger ‘Alien’ franchise (21:08) before discussing the Danish Netflix show ‘Families Like Ours’ (32:28).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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‘The Paper’ and More Trailers. Plus, Why You Should Be Watching ‘The Eastern Gate.’ Aug 07, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the 'Office’ spinoff ‘The Paper’ that was released today (8:48) and also the trailers for the movies ‘Ella McCay’ and ‘Jay Kelly’ (27:46). Then they talk about the news that Cindy Holland, the Netflix exec who helped launch series like ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ‘House of Cards,’ and ‘Stranger Things,’ is coming on at Paramount as the new head of streaming (33:22). Finally, they make the pitch for why you should be watching the Polish thriller series ‘The Eastern Gate’ (46:35).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Jul 28, 2025

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Andy is joined by Damon Lindelof for a full breakdown of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ First, they talk about the teaser that was released for Vince Gilligan’s new show, ‘Pluribus,’ starring Rhea Seehorn (4:24). Then they talk about ‘Fantastic Four’ and discuss whether, between the success of this movie and ‘Thunderbolts*,’ Marvel might be back on the upswing (22:31).

Host: Andy Greenwald

Guest: Damon Lindelof

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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Emmy Noms, Colbert Cancellation, and Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing? Jul 24, 2025

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Andy and Kaya chat about the Emmy nominations that were released last week (16:54) and the news that ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ was canceled (43:00). Then, in anticipation of a conversation about the Lena Dunham show ‘Too Much’ next week, Andy talks with Amanda Dobbins about the ‘Girls’ series finale (taken from a 2024 episode of Stick the Landing) (55:25).

Host: Andy Greenwald

Guest: Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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Summer Mailbag: The Influence of ‘Lost,’ Prestige TV Fatigue, and Reading Recommendations Jul 21, 2025

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Chris and Andy crack open the mailbag to answer questions like what the lasting influence of ‘Lost’ is on modern TV (16:57), whether we might be entering an age of prestige TV fatigue (33:00), and what they have been reading lately (47:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations Jul 14, 2025

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Chris and Andy do a full deep dive into the new ‘Superman’ movie. They talk about why, on a basic level, this movie worked where other comic book adaptations failed (7:59); whether this movie puts DC in a position to out-Marvel Marvel (27:19); and what the future of the DC Universe looks like after the success of this film (29:04).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6 Jul 10, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7 before the fifth season has even aired, and the brilliance of the show's release strategy (8:01). Then they preview the new ‘Superman’ movie (15:58) before talking about Episodes 4-6 of ‘The Eternaut’ and the series of twists that shaped this show (29:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree. Jul 07, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and a slew of shows Netflix has cancelled recently, including ‘Pulse’ and ‘The Residence’ (14:47). Then they make their pitch for why you should be watching ‘The Eternaut,’ an Argentine sci-fi show (19:32), on Netflix, before talking about the first episode of the new Apple TV+ show ‘Smoke’ (45:02).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ Finale Jul 04, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marvel character in the season finale (12:21). Next, they discuss the ending of Season 4 of ‘The Bear,’ including how the writers handle parent-child dynamics and the renewal of the show for a fifth season (30:11). Finally, they break down their annual Fourth of July barbecue playlist (01:03:29).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen and Olivia Crerie

Video Producer: Jon Jones

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