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'Succession' S3E3: "Disruption" Nov 01, 2021

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Chris and Andy take us through the plot of the latest episode of 'Succession' (2:53) before debating whether or not Kendall is on drugs (37:19) and who is teetering on the edge of the Roy family (42:07).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What Is Making 'Dune' Such a Phenomenon? Plus, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.' Oct 28, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the success that 'Dune' is having amid all-time low moviegoing (4:42) and why this heavily science fiction movie has mass appeal (17:53). Plus, the premiere of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows' gets weird (40:40).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Succession’ S3E2: “Mass in Time of War” Oct 25, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘Succession’ S3E2, “Mass in Time of War.” They discuss the many versions of Kendall we have gotten so far (7:20), the play-like scene of all the siblings in a room (16:58), and the central power Logan still holds (36:29).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'The Velvet Underground' Documentary, 'The Batman' Trailer, and 'Y: The Last Man's' Cancellation Oct 21, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about what makes 'The Velvet Underground' such a great movie documentary (1:00) before getting into the official trailer for 'Batman' that was released this week (17:39). Then they talk about 'Y: The Last Man' being cancelled (25:58) and 'The Last Duel' flopping at the box office (39:39).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Succession’ Season 3 Oct 18, 2021

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‘Succession’ is back and Chris and Andy are here to break it all down. They give some instant reactions to the episode (1:00), talk about the dueling story lines between Kendall and Logan Roy (22:37), and talk about some of the reasons they are happy to have the show back after a two-year hiatus (38:39).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and the Art of the Pan. Plus, Previewing ‘Succession’ Season 3. Oct 14, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about some reviews that rip apart ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and what critics achieve when they pan a movie (8:45). Then they talk about rumors that the new Batman movie will be three hours long (30:47) before previewing the upcoming season of ‘Succession’ (36:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV Oct 11, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about 'In the Heights' and 'No Time to Die' and what successful movies and TV look like in this COVID era (1:00). Then they talk about what the success of 'Squid Game' means for Netflix before getting into the final few episodes (29:02).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Does 'Squid Game' Hold the Belt? Plus More Questions From a 'Watch' Mailbag. Oct 07, 2021

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Chris and Andy open the mailbag to answer questions about which genres of TV they think will disappear in the future (14:45), whether or not 'Squid Game' currently holds "the belt" and if it's the first international show to do so (39:30), and what their music blindspots are (55:57).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What Did ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Achieve? Plus, the Life and Legacy of Anthony Bourdain With Tom Vitale. Oct 04, 2021

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Chris and Andy have an in-depth discussion about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ (1:11) and where the prequel movie succeeded and failed in continuing the legacy of ‘The Sopranos’ (19:32). Then Andy is joined by Tom Vitale, Anthony Bourdain’s longtime friend and producer, to talk about the complicated life of the chef and TV star (45:16).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Tom Vitale

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and the Legacy of ‘The Sopranos,’ Plus More 'Squid Game’ Sep 30, 2021

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On the eve of its release, Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ and why ‘The Sopranos’ still holds so much cultural relevance more than a decade after its final episode (1:00). Plus, dipping a toe back into the movie-theater experience (36:19) and more ‘Squid Game’ talk (45:15).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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