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The Best TV Episode of the Year Dec 18, 2023

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Chris and Andy are joined by 'The Bear' creator Christopher Storer and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach to talk about their favorite episode of TV from this year: "Forks." First they talk with Christopher Storer about wanting to make a quieter episode in "Forks" after the loudness and commotion of "Fishes" (5:47). Then, Ebon Moss-Bachrach joins the show as well to talk about some of the isolation that came with making an episode solely about Richie (30:38), and getting to act with Olivia Colman (51:32).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Chris Storer and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Top 10 TV Shows of 2023 Dec 15, 2023

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Chris and Andy remember Andre Braugher, famous for his roles on ‘Homicide’ and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' who passed away this week (1:00). Then they reflect on the state of TV in 2023 and how we seem to be at the twilight of peak TV (9:00), before ranking their 10 favorite shows from the year, including ‘Full Circle,’ ‘The Gold,’ and ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ (41:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Watch of the Weekend, Golden Globes Noms, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Dec 11, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the weekend including ‘The Boy and the Heron’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1:00). Then they talk about some of the TV shows that got Golden Globes nominations (17:47) and check in with how they’re feeling about ‘The Curse’ (37:11), before discussing Sam Esmail’s new movie, ‘Leave the World Behind’ (51:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ Dec 08, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and the remake of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Slow Horses’ and how every scene in this show accomplishes something (20:47), before talking about ‘Scavengers Reign,’ a psychedelic animated show on Max (34:28).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’ Dec 04, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Season 4 (1:00) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 (14:28). Then they talk about the latest episodes of ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’ and how both of the shows are making satires of contemporary culture (30:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3 Dec 01, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January, and compare it to a similar move to run ‘Andor’ on cable channels (1:00). Then, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3, and how the show has found a formula that works (24:48), before discussing the third episode of ‘The Curse’ (39:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption. Nov 27, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Past Lives’ and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (1:00). Then, they talk briefly about Dave Filioni being named the new chief creative officer of Lucasfilm (20:56), before talking about the first two episodes of ‘Fargo’ Season 5 (30:49).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide Nov 20, 2023

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Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first two episodes of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.' They discuss where this show fits into the "monster-verse" canon (1:00) and what it says about Apple TV's overall streaming strategy (19:00). Then Chris gives a few recommendations for TV shows to watch with family over the Thanksgiving holiday (30:51).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Sean Fennessey

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’ Nov 16, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Pedro Pascal will likely be cast as Reed Richards in the next ‘Fantastic Four’ movie (1:00), then touch on the new ‘Madame Web’ trailer (16:29). They also talk about the first two episodes of ‘Murder at the End of the World’ and how it seems unevenly split between two plotlines (23:03), before talking about the newest David Fincher movie, ‘The Killer’ (51:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’ Nov 13, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the show finally found it’s pace (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘The Curse,’ the supremely uncomfortable show from Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, starring Emma Stone (33:23). Finally, Chris is joined by Rob Harvilla to talk about turning his podcast, ‘60 Songs that Explain the ’90s,’ into a book (53:58).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Rob Harvilla

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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