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'House of the Dragon' Is Playing All of the Hits Aug 22, 2022

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Chris and Andy break down the premier episode of the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon.' They talk about how the show is using elements of 'Game of Thrones' to draw audiences in (1:00), the major plot points in the episode (21:55), and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (33:19).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Latest Episode of 'Industry,' 'A League of Their Own,' and the Problems With 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' Aug 18, 2022

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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of 'Industry' and the way the show is using traditional TV conventions to its advantage (2:01). Then, Andy talks about how 'A League of Their Own' is finding a separate voice from the original movie (31:33), and they review the first episode of 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' (48:02).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The ‘Better Call Saul’ Series Finale Aug 16, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the series finale of ‘Better Call Saul.’ They talk about whether or not the creators stuck the landing (1:00), the major plot points that were revealed in the finale (14:57), and the feat of long-form storytelling that is ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ (37:59).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Reservation Dogs,' 'Bluey,' and the Value of Creative Originality. Plus, 'Sandman' Showrunner Allan Heinberg. Aug 11, 2022

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Andy talks about the importance of the creative originality coming from shows like 'Reservation Dogs' and 'Bluey' (1:00) and ranks his 10 favorite 'Bluey' episodes (10:39). Then he is joined by 'Sandman' showrunner Allan Heinberg to talk about what is was like to bring Neil Gaiman's comic to the screen (24:01).

Host: Andy Greenwald

Guest: Allan Heinberg

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Better Call Saul' Aug 09, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk briefly about the continued fallout at Warner Bros. and HBO Max (1:00). Then, they get into this week's penultimate episode of 'Better Call Saul', the Emmy-worthy performance by Rhea Seehorn in this episode (12:12), and what could be coming in next week's series finale (40:14).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What Is Going on at HBO Max? Plus, ‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Back and Mickey Down and Konrad Kay on 'Industry' Season 2. Aug 04, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about all of the drama going on with Warner Bros. Discovery, including the choice to not release ‘Batgirl’ and the quiet removal of movies and shows from HBO Max (1:00). Then they talk about the return of ‘Reservation Dogs’ for its second season (24:43), before they are joined by ‘Industry’ creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay to talk about the making of the second season (32:04).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Mickey Down and Konrad Kay

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Better Call Saul' S6E11, Plus the 'Andor' Trailer, and 'Industry' Is Back Aug 02, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for 'Andor' that dropped this week and some storylines the series might be exploring (1:00). Then, they talk about the most recent episode of 'Better Call Saul', which featured two very important cameos (14:48), before talking about the Season 2 premiere of 'Industry' (38:22).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Simple Pleasure of ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.’ Plus, ‘Irma Vep’ Filmmaker Olivier Assayas. Jul 28, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about the allegations that old episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ are being reedited and the interesting possibilities it introduces for streaming television (1:00). Then they talk about the sweet animated movie ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’ (20:15), before Andy is joined by French filmmaker Olivier Assayas to talk about his decision to remake his 1996 movie ‘Irma Vep’ into an eight-part miniseries (27:51).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Olivier Assayas

Production: Kaya McMullen and Mike Wargon

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All of the Marvel News Out of Comic-Con, Plus 'Better Call Saul' S6E10 Jul 26, 2022

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Chris and Andy talk about all of the Marvel news that came out of Comic-Con this weekend, including what we can expect from Phase Five of the MCU (1:00) and the trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (13:36). Then, they break down the latest episode of 'Better Call Saul' (28:26).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Mid-Summer Mailbag Jul 21, 2022

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Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to take stock of our TV landscape as we reach the midpoint of summer. They talk about the ‘House of the Dragon’ trailer (1:00), some of their favorite performances of the year (23:54), and whether we’re trending back to a more traditional delineation between TV and movies (30:36).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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