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Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal” Apr 03, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00), how Connor may be the sibling that holds the most power (27:14), and some of the funniest scenes from this episode (40:46).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight. Mar 30, 2023

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Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the news that ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 will be shorter than the first (1:00) and some other things she’s watching, like ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Beef’ (14:31). Then she and Chris talk about why this newest adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’ works (23:48), before Chris is joined by creator Steven Knight to talk more about the making of the series (35:47).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Joanna Robinson and Steven Knight

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Beginning of the End for 'Succession' Mar 27, 2023

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Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments in this episode indicate that this is the final season for the show (1:00), how Kendall, Shiv, and Roman are now being set up against Logan (23:19), and where Tom stands after siding with Logan (36:24).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4. Mar 23, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' is going to be remade into a TV show and whether remakes are the only projects that get green-lit now (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of the new Bob Odenkirk show 'Lucky Hank' (28:32) and the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian' (42:29).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’ Mar 20, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and some of the difficulties it faces in trying to dramatize climate change (1:00). Then, they talk about the Amazon Prime show ‘Swarm,’ the rabid online fandom (41:17), and the first two episodes of ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ (49:46).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6. Mar 16, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn will direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ (1:00), then discuss the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ which featured a detective story midway through (25:28). They then talk about the latest batch of ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ episodes and how the show is pure TV pleasure (46:14).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Mar 13, 2023

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Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony.

Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar award show and how the winner of the Best Picture award has become all too predictable in the last couple of years (1:00). Then they talk about the season finale of ‘The Last of Us,’ some of the moral questions it probed (23:08), and the plotlines the show set up for Season 2 (46:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2. Mar 10, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Barry’ will end after this coming season and what it means for HBO that both that show and ‘Succession’ are ending (1:00). Then they talk about Apple TV’s upcoming slate of very expensive TV shows and what the streaming service is trying to achieve (11:11), before they're joined by Matthew Rhys to talk about his work on the second season of ‘Perry Mason’ (42:37).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Matthew Rhys

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Mar 06, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, and discuss whether or not this format worked (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (11:34) before discussing ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ and the difficulties of making good music television (39:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’ Mar 02, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about what is shaping up to be another busy spring for television as shows try to make the Emmy deadline, and whether or not they think this trend will continue (1:00). Then, they talk about the premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (22:33), before Andy is joined by Nick Kroll to talk about working with Mel Brooks on ‘History of the World: Part II,’ a sequel to the original movie from 1981 (42:11).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Nick Kroll

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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