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Your Fall Prime-time TV Grid and 'Industry' S3E5 Sep 09, 2024

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Chris gives you your fall TV night lineup, including shows like the new Adam Pally comedy 'Mr. Throwback' and the BBC cop drama 'Blue Lights' (1:00). Then, Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry,' talking about how Rob has emerged as one of the few people to root for this season (17:38) and the imagery and themes that were present throughout this episode (35:57).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What Makes 'English Teacher' a Great Hang, and 'Slow Horses' Is Back for Season 4 Sep 05, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about a blog post George R.R. Martin wrote criticizing the changes 'House of the Dragon' made to the book (1:00) and discuss Rolling Stone's recently released 100 best TV episodes of all time list (17:15). Then they talk about the new FX comedy 'English Teacher' and what makes the show a "bread-and-butter" sitcom (22:35). Finally, they talk about the premiere of Season 4 of 'Slow Horses,' streaming TV's most reliable drama (32:45).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down a Rishi-Filled Episode of 'Industry' Sep 02, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about this week's Rishi-centric episode of 'Industry.' They talk about how this episode was the show's version of 'Uncut Gems' (1:00), how the power dynamics between characters in 'Industry' are constantly changing (15:28), and why in 'Industry' the viewer doesn't have to fully understand the workings of the finance world, they just have to understand how the people in that world are reacting to it (28:10).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Make TV and Music ’90s Again: On Oasis's Reunion and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Aug 29, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Oasis will be reuniting for a 14-date tour in the U.K. and Ireland next year (1:00) and the cancellation of ‘The Acolyte’ after just one season (19:03). Then they talk about ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ which was recently added to Peacock (24:03), and how a ’90s police drama somehow manages to be better than any TV show released this year (39:01).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Industry' S3E3, Favorite Shows of the Year So Far, and Songs of the Summer Aug 26, 2024

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the increased momentum that comes from having the whole cast together in Switzerland (1;00). Then they open up the mailbag and answer questions about their favorite shows of the year so far (30:26), the best books they've read recently, and their songs of the summer (37:11).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Alien: Romulus’ and the Summer of “Lega-Sequels.” Plus, ‘Industry’ S3E2. Aug 19, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the success of ‘Alien: Romulus’ at the box office this weekend and how it increasingly seems like franchise movies are the only sure bet in the industry (1:00). Then they talk about some news from the TV world, including the announcement of Michaela Coel’s next TV show (19:43), before breaking down the latest episode of ‘Industry’ (29:32).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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News out of the D23 Expo and the Florida Pleasantness of ‘Bad Monkey’ Aug 15, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount Television Studios is being closed as Paramount begins to merge with Skydance (1:00). Then they talk about some of the news that came out during Disney’s D23 expo, including the trailer for the newest 'Star Wars' series, ‘Skeleton Crew’ (10:36). Finally, they discuss the first two episodes of the new Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Monkey,’ which stars Vince Vaughn and a lot of nice shots of the Florida Keys (25:46).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down the Premiere of 'Industry' Season 3 Aug 12, 2024

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Chris and Andy discuss the premiere of 'Industry.' They talk about why this show might be the defining drama of the 2020s (16:56), the introduction of Kit Harington as tech founder Henry Muck, the way 'Industry' lets guest stars shine (39:11), and why this show benefits from throwing the audience into the story with little preamble (52:08).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey Aug 08, 2024

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Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the new Alfonso Caurón series, ‘Disclaimer’ (1:00), and the strategy for Apple TV+ more broadly since the announcement that the Brad Pitt and George Clooney movie ‘Wolfs’ will now get only a limited theatrical release (13:51). Then, they talk about the trailer for ‘Saturday Night’ released this week (34:31) and recommend movies to watch based on recent shows like ‘The Bear,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Ripley’ (51:05).

Host: Andy Greenwald

Guest: Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What's Taking 'House of the Dragon' So Long? And the General State of HBO. Aug 05, 2024

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for what's coming to HBO and Max in 2024 and 2025 that aired during 'House of the Dragon' last night and some of the coming shows they are most excited for (1:00). Then they talk about the Season 2 finale of 'House of the Dragon.' They discuss how, yet again, this season felt like a setup for something else that is about to happen (21:05) and how, at times, this show feels too contained within the 'Game of Thrones' world (42:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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