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The New Yorker’s Jeremy Strong Profile and the Drama Around ‘Winning Time.’ Plus, ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Motherland.’ Dec 09, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the New Yorker profile of Jeremy Strong that dropped before last week’s episode of ‘Succession’ and the discourse that it created around the show (1:00). Then they talk about all of the drama surrounding the forthcoming Lakers series, ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ (26:42), and two of their favorite comedies of the moment; ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Motherland’ (38:51).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Succession' S3E8: "Chiantishire" Dec 06, 2021

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Chris and Andy start with the major cliffhanger at the end of the episode before working their way back through the rest of the story (1:00). They talk about Logan and Kendall's tense dinner (21:26), Shiv showing her true colors (29:02), and where the rest of the siblings stand after the penultimate episode (41:01).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Remembering Stephen Sondheim, 'Hawkeye,' and a Conversation With 'Love Life' Creator Sam Boyd Dec 02, 2021

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Chris and Andy remember Stephen Sondheim, the prolific creator of musicals like 'West Side Story' and 'Assassins,' who died last week (4:46). Then they talk about 'Get Back' (14:59) and the first few episodes of 'Hawkeye' (28:22), before being joined by 'Love Life' creator Sam Boyd to talk about the second season of the show (47:08).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Sam Boyd

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Succession’ S3E7: “Too Much Birthday” Nov 29, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about everyone leaving Kendall’s lavish birthday party unhappy (2:59), Roman’s ascendance as Logan’s favorite kid (17:40), and the cameo by Alexander Skarsgard as a Peter Thiel–esque tech titan (24:48).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Succession’ S3E6: “What It Takes” Nov 22, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the Roys picking a president and all of the horse-trading going on throughout (7:19), how the show is utilizing guest stars this season (36:22), and Kendall and Tom’s scene in the diner (46:15).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer, ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ and ‘The Shrink Next Door’ Nov 18, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer and the expectations it sets for what may be the biggest Marvel movie in a while (3:14). Then, they talk briefly about the ‘Party Down’ reboot (31:41) before getting into the pilot episodes of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (36:58) and ‘The Shrink Next Door’ (52:28).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Succession’ S3E5: “Retired Janitors of Idaho” Nov 15, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about this episode feeling similar to the first season of the show (1:00), Shiv continuing to fall out of Logan’s favor (13:31), and Logan going “piss mad” as a plot point (27:19).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The Hits—and Major Misses—of ‘Eternals’ Nov 11, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe (1:00) before getting into the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Eternals’ (18:15). They talk about how Chloé Zhao’s directing shaped the movie (26:54) and discuss some other questionable choices that were made (41:36).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Succession’ S3E4: “Lion in the Meadow” Nov 08, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the introduction of Adrien Brody’s character and how it propelled the plot (1:00), Mt. Rushmore acting from Brian Cox and Nicholas Braun (21:37), and the continued spinout from Matthew Macfadyen’s character Tom (32:52).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Eternals' Preview, the 'Station Eleven' Trailer, and 'Love Life' Season 2 Nov 04, 2021

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Ahead of the premiere of 'Eternals,' Chris and Andy talk about where the movie might lead the Marvel franchise (7:32). Plus, 'Station Eleven' might be the only pandemic show we're willing to watch (40:32) and the first two episodes of 'Love Life' Season 2 are a delight (43:21).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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