Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film and what a Bond movie from the acclaimed director might look like (1:00). Then they break down the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4 and talk about how, even though the show’s motto is “every second counts,” these episodes spent a lot of time spinning their wheels (17:26).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Video Producer: Jon Jones
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58:59
The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview.
Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering this week, and talk about what the show’s legacy might be once this season has concluded (6:21). Then, in honor of the Emmy voting window closing today, they come up with some new categories that might give the awards ceremony a much-needed refresh, like Best New Artist (42:38) and Excellence in Extended Run (46:37).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Video Producer: Jon Jones
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1:06:51
‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere,’ which was released this week (6:11), and the rumors that we could be getting a third season of ‘Mindhunter’ in the form of three two-hour movies (19:18). Then they talk about the third season of ‘100 Foot Wave’ (26:19) before Andy is joined by ‘Top Chef’ host Gail Simmons to talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and give some behind-the-scenes insights on this season (48:38).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Gail Simmons
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Video Producer: Jon Jones
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1:40:40
Scott Frank on the Making of ‘Dept. Q.’ Plus, the ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ Finale.
Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and their feelings on the season overall (8:19). Then they are joined by ‘Dept. Q’ cocreator Scott Frank to talk about what drew him to the project (36:42) and the dueling roles he held as Scott the director and Scott the writer while making this show (53:54).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Scott Frank
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Video Producer: Jon Jones
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1:22:08
Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.
Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Brosnahan and become an anthology series (02:23). Then they talk about the first episode of Apple TV+’s new golf show, ‘Stick,’ starring Owen Wilson, and why ultimately the pilot felt discombobulated (08:17). Finally, they are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about his new TV movie, ‘Mountainhead,’ and how he made it in under six months (22:25).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Jesse Armstrong
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Video Producer: Jon Jones
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