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‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on Saying Goodbye to the Show Oct 05, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre most recent episode of ‘The Morning Show,’ which depicts the January 6 insurrection (1:00). Then they are joined by ‘Reservation Dogs’ creator Sterlin Harjo to talk about when he knew it was time to end the series (23:33) and how the show has become a singular piece of Native art (44:27).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Sterlin Harjo

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Gen V,’ ‘The Gold’ Episode 4, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer Oct 02, 2023

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After Chris gets a second opinion on a recent squabble about stop sign etiquette (5:48), he and Andy talk about the new trailer for Sam Esmail’s upcoming feature, ‘Leave the World Behind’ (12:37). Then they break down their feelings about ‘Gen V,’ a spinoff of ‘The Boys’ featuring young supes that’s set in a university for crimefighting (21:00), and gush about the fourth episode of ‘The Gold’ (45:00).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer Sep 28, 2023

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Chris and Andy deep dive into the ‘True Detective: Night Country’ trailer, which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis investigating disappearances in an Alaskan town (10:20). Then they talk about The Replacements’ newly reissued remixed album ‘Tim (Let It Bleed Edition)’ and what it means to hear something you love in a new way (20:12). Finally, they break down the series finale episode of ‘Reservation Dogs’ and why this ending feels like a beginning (30:27).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3 Sep 27, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the WGA has reached a deal with the AMPTP to end the writers strike (1:00) and what the TV landscape might look like in the wake of this agreement (21:50). Then, they talk about the first three episodes of ‘The Gold,’ a heist show so well done that it transcends the limits of its genre (37:15).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Note: This episode was recorded prior to details of the WGA agreement being released.

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Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’ Sep 21, 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss the news that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge (0:40), before they give a few strike updates as the parties enter negotiations today (13:37). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Reservation Dogs’ (23:21) and Max’s three-part documentary ‘Telemarketers’ (45:16).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’ Sep 18, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about what was unexpectedly the series finale for ‘Winning Time’ last night and why a show with so much promise ultimately didn’t work (1:00). Then they talk about how the cancellation of ‘Winning Time’ and ‘True Detective’ being pushed back to 2024 has left HBO with a lack of Sunday night programming (41:42), before talking about the first episode of the new British procedural ‘The Gold’ (49:18).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling' Sep 14, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a quote from Warner Bros. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that streaming content "has been given away well below fair market value" and how services like Max continue to inch closer to becoming like old-school cable packages (1:00). Then they talk about the latest 'Walking Dead' spinoff, 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,' how this show is succeeding by leaning on TV tropes (26:14), and the first episode of Apple TV+'s 'The Changeling' (52:25).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’ Sep 11, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live sports (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Winning Time’ and how the show is running into problems by being too historically accurate (21:27), as well as the first few episodes of Apple TV’s ‘Drops of God’ (41:03).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Sep 07, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about strike negotiations currently being at a standstill and how that could begin to affect next year’s summer movies (1:00). Then they talk about an article from CNBC that provides new details on the power struggle between Bob Chapek and Bob Iger at Disney (17:19), before discussing the latest episode of ‘Reservation Dogs’ and how this final season feels more like an epilogue to the show (45:20).

Read the CNBC article here.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.' Sep 05, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that is leading to Disney channels like ESPN being blacked out on Spectrum (1:00). Then they talk about 'Special Ops: Lioness' and where it fits into the Taylor Sheridan–verse (22:15), before discussing the latest episode of 'Winning Time' and the finale of 'How to With John Wilson' (57:26).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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