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‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on the Season Finale, Plus ‘Andor’ Episode 4 Sep 30, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the universally bad reviews for ‘Blonde’ and other “car crash movies” (1:00). Then, they break down the fourth episode of ‘Andor’ (24:01) before Andy is joined by ‘Reservation Dogs’ creator Sterlin Harjo to talk about the Season 2 finale and the show as a whole (36:01).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Sterlin Harjo

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Confess, Fletch,’ ‘Abbot Elementary’ Season 2, ‘Reboot,’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 6 Sep 27, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the quiet success of the Jon Hamm movie ‘Confess, Fletch’ (1:00), the sincere comedy happening in the second season of ‘Abbot Elementary’ (14:09), the best episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 so far (26:41), and the 10-year time jump in the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ (36:18).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy on the 'Star Wars' Show We’ve Been Waiting For Sep 21, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the first few episodes of 'Andor' and what makes it stand apart from other 'Star Wars' shows created thus far (1:00). Then, they are joined by series creator Tony Gilroy to talk about how working on 'Rogue One' prepared him for 'Andor' (21:06), and how he decided to structure the show (38:21).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Tony Gilroy

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Steve Ahlman

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'Industry' Season 2 Finale, 'House of the Dragon' Episode 5, and 'Atlanta' Season 4 Sep 20, 2022

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Chris and Andy break down the Season 2 finale of 'Industry,' reflecting on the season as a whole and where the characters might go from here (1:00). Then, they talk about how 'House of the Dragon' is starting to feel static (36:35), before talking about the first few episodes of the fourth and final season of 'Atlanta' (51:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Highs and Lows of the 2022 Emmys. Plus, 'Industry' Season 2, Episode 7. Sep 15, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about what worked and what didn't during the 2022 Emmys ceremony, including how the awards represent TV at large (1:00) and why the broadcast itself continues to be weird (16:10). Then, they talk about the penultimate episode of 'Industry' and how the show continues to draw inspiration from 'Mad Men' (26:35).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Rings of Power’ Episode 3 Sep 12, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ and talk about the lack of set pieces in this episode (1:00) and whether the show is spending too much time on setting up history the average viewer might not care about (15:24). Then they talk about the third episode of ‘The Rings of Power’ and what is motivating the plot of the show (37:05).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Doing Something Unique. Plus, ‘Industry’ S2E6, ‘The Patient,’ and ‘Paper Girls.’ Sep 08, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Industry’ and how a ‘Mad Men’ reference reveals that this show is on another level (1:00). Then they talk about the second season of ‘Reservation Dogs’ and what makes it like a Richard Linklater film (35:22), before talking briefly about two new shows; ‘The Patient’ and ‘Paper Girls’ (44:41).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'The Rings of Power' Episodes 1 & 2 Vs. 'House of the Dragon' With Mallory Rubin Sep 05, 2022

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Chris is joined by The Ringer's own Mallory Rubin to discuss the first two episodes of Amazon Prime Video's 'The Rings of Power.' They examine the show's incredibly expensive production, its painstaking attention to detail, and some of the more notable scenes (1:33). They then juxtapose and compare elements of 'The Rings of Power' with 'House of the Dragon,' highlight each show's methods of adapting original material, and debate the value of both series being released simultaneously (20:36).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Mallory Rubin

Producer: Chris Sutton

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'Industry' Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on Episodes 4 and 5. Plus, 'Bad Sisters' and 'The Patient' Sep 01, 2022

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Chris talks about some new shows he has been checking out, including 'Bad Sisters' and 'The Patient' (1:00). Then he is joined by 'Industry' creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay to talk about how this season has turned this into a show about family (13:37) and the characters beginning to reckon with their bad decisions (34:36).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Mickey Down and Konrad Kay

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'House of the Dragon' S1E2 Aug 29, 2022

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Chris and Andy break down the second episode of 'House of Dragon,' talking about some of the reservations that they had about this episode (1:00), the intricate politics the show is introducing (21:12), and more moments from the episode (33:53).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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