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Previewing the Summer TV Slate, Plus ‘Top Chef: Portland’ Jun 04, 2021

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Chris and Andy wrap up a few final thoughts on ‘Mare of Easttown’ (7:03) before previewing a few shows that they’re excited about this summer including ‘Sweet Tooth’ and the second season of ‘Betty’ (20:51). Then, they break down the latest episode of ‘Top Chef: Portland’ (24:15).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Kate Winslet on the 'Mare of Easttown' Finale and Becoming the Titular Mare | Bonus Episode Jun 01, 2021

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For the second time, Chris and Andy are joined by Kate Winslet to talk about the 'Mare of Easttown' finale reveal, what it meant to her to embody Mare, and acting with an ensemble cast.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Kate Winslet

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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The ‘Mare of Easttown’ Season Finale With Creator Brad Ingelsby May 31, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘Mare of Easttown’ and how the episode wrapped up all those unanswered questions (1:00). Then they are joined by creator Brad Ingelsby to talk about how he decided to end the series and working with Kate Winslet (31:45).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Brad Ingelsby

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Amazon Buys MGM—What Will They Do With It? Plus, This Week’s ‘Top Chef,’ With Juliet Litman. May 28, 2021

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Amazon is buying MGM to the tune of $8.45 billion, so Chris and Andy surmise what exactly they will want to do with the studio, which is home to properties like ‘James Bond’ (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by Juliet Litman to talk about this week’s episode of ‘Top Chef: Portland’ as some new front-runners emerge (18:20).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Juliet Litman

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Engineer: Sasha Ashall

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The 'Eternals’ Trailer, Prequel Problems, and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 6 May 24, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the 'Eternals’ trailer that dropped on Monday morning and what Chloe Zhao’s influence will be on the Marvel movie (3:22). Then they talk about the abundance of prequel movies, including Emma Stone in ‘Cruella’ and Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka (18:15). Finally, they break down the penultimate episode of ‘Mare of Easttown’ and all of the questions we are left with ahead of the finale (25:09).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Breaking Down the Restaurant Wars on ‘Top Chef: Portland’ and a Conversation With ‘For All Mankind’ Showrunner Ron Moore May 21, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Amazon is in talks to buy MGM for the hefty price of $9 billion (1:00). Then they get into this week’s episode of ‘Top Chef,’ which marks the beginning of Restaurant Wars (8:40). Finally, Chris talks with Ron Moore, the showrunner of ‘For All Mankind’ (28:35).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Ron Moore

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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'Le Bureau des Légendes,' Seasons 3 and 4 | Bonus Episode May 20, 2021

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Chris and Andy break down the third and fourth seasons of the French spy series 'Le Bureau des Légendes.'

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Engineer: Steve Ahlman

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How the AT&T and WarnerMedia Breakup Will Reverberate Through the TV Industry. Plus, ‘The Underground Railroad,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 5. May 17, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that AT&T is spinning off its WarnerMedia assets (including HBO) into a new joint venture with Discovery and what this move means for the television and streaming industries (2:43). Then they talk about how Barry Jenkins’s ‘The Underground Railroad’ is pushing at the constraints of traditional television (27:23). Plus, love for ‘Hacks’ (38:54) and breaking down the big twist in ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 5 (45:46).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Marvel’s (Lack of) Showrunners, ‘The Underground Railroad,’ and Is ‘Top Chef’ Too Nice This Season? May 14, 2021

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Is Marvel returning to the golden age studio system by having executives make creative decisions for TV shows rather than showrunners (1:46)? What was the strategy behind Amazon dropping 10 hours of ‘The Underground Railroad’ all at once (12:55)? And did shooting during the pandemic make ‘Top Chef’ too nice this season (28:12)? Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to answer these questions and more.

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Sean Fennessey

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Netflix Plüs, the Dominance of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Girls5Eva,’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 4 May 10, 2021

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Netflix is reportedly testing a service called N-Plus that would include podcasts about shows and other expanded watching experiences (4:05). After getting renewed for an 18th season, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ might be the most dominant show on television right now (13:23). Plus, love for ‘Girls5Eva’ (22:21) and breaking down ‘Mare of Easttown’ Episode 4 (29:07).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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