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A Post–‘Game of Thrones’ Mailbag With Jason Mantzoukas | The Watch May 24, 2019

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We open up the mailbag to answer questions like how the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ might look different if you were to binge-watch the series (13:25), the possibility of a fantasy-genre hangover (34:04), and what shows we're most looking forward to now that ‘Game of Thrones’ is over (52:14).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Jason Mantzoukas

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Breaking Down the End of ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch May 20, 2019

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The end of ‘Game of Thrones’ was a tale of two finales (1:06). We parse through the ending of the show (6:59), attempt to tie up loose ends (32:30), and make predictions for what will fill the vacuum left by ‘Game of Thrones’ (59:06).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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The End of ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Near, Plus: ‘Survivor’ Season Finale | The Watch May 17, 2019

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‘Game of Thrones’ is over this Sunday (1:00). We look back at the penultimate episode (7:40), make some predictions for the finale (20:32), and speculate about what a Benioff and Weiss ‘Star Wars’ movie will look like (26:32). Plus, the ‘Survivor’ season finale (42:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Riley McAtee

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Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of ‘Game of Thrones,’ Plus: Farewell to ‘Veep’ | The Watch May 13, 2019

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The penultimate episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ left us with a sense of betrayal (4:39). Daenerys’s descent into madness seemed rushed (9:09), and Jon has seemingly transitioned into a supporting character (16:09). Plus, predictions for the final episode (48:38) and saying goodbye to ‘Veep’ (49:26).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Sean Fennessey

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Non-'Thrones' HBO Content and a Conversation With David Cross | The Watch May 10, 2019

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On the night that “Battle of Winterfell” aired, it was ‘Barry’ that contained the best action sequence (1:00). The final season of ‘Veep’ seems like it might be falling victim to Thronesian pacing (13:30). Plus, a conversation with David Cross ahead of the premiere of his stand-up special, ‘Oh Come On’ (31:03).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Alison Herman and David Cross

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Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E4 | The Watch May 06, 2019

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Chris and Andy give their mixed reactions to "The Last of the Starks" (1:10). They talk about some characters on the periphery of the episode (14:45), the departure of Ghost (31:50), and their favorite moments (39:19).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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Breaking Down 'Avengers: Endgame' | The Watch May 02, 2019

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‘Avengers: Endgame' was pure entertainment (1:00). We break down the biggest flexes from the movie (6:51) where the franchise goes from here (13:18), what happened to our favorite characters (21:59), and who won the movie (40:42).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E3 | The Watch Apr 29, 2019

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The Battle of Winterfell finally happened (1:01). We talk about the visual effects of the battle (7:29), who lived and who died (21:54), and the difficulties of trying to wrap up a major and beloved franchise (30:43).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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Why 1999 Was One of the Best Years for Movies, Plus a Conversation With Roxanne Benjamin | The Watch Apr 26, 2019

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Author Brian Raftery joins the show to talk about his new book, ‘Best. Movie. Year. Ever’ (2:59), and how 1999 became a seminal year for movies (24:31). Plus a conversation with Roxanne Benjamin, the creator of ‘Body at Brighton Rock,’ about making unique horror movies (45:30).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Sean Fennessey, Brian Raftery, and Roxanne Benjamin

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Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E2 | The Watch Apr 22, 2019

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Chris and Andy break down the second episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (1:00). They make predictions for who is most likely to die (17:36) and talk about the theme of "afterwards" throughout the episode (32:17).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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