The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about Paramount reaching a settlement with state attorneys general over an antitrust lawsuit, bringing the David Ellison-owned studio one step closer to the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (1:59). Then they react to HBO winning a bidding war for a new drama series starring Javier Bardem (19:36). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 (29:49). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (56:26).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jason Arreola
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Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 premiere, the consistent excellence of the series for the past several years, and why this season feels special (2:30). Later, Chris is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about his upcoming book, ‘Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music’; why he was drawn to speculative nonfiction as a genre; his personal relationship to the Velvet Underground; and more (25:36).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jon Jones and Jamie Yukich
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Chris and Andy talk about what worked (and what didn’t) from the Emmys broadcast (1:43). Then they react to the dominance of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Rhea Seehorn’s surprising win, and more of the night’s biggest winners and losers (22:42). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 (48:30).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jamie Yukich
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Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s announcement of a new ‘Lonesome Dove’ adaptation from ‘East of Eden’ showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart (2:05). Then they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors) will win the major categories (32:40). Later, they discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Paper’ (53:57). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:07:06).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Sarah Reddy
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Chris and Andy talk briefly about some of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards that were handed out over the weekend and what they foreshadow for this coming weekend’s Emmy Awards (2:40). Then they preview some of the fall television they’re most excited for, including returning shows like ‘The Lowdown’ and ‘Black Doves’ (14:31) and some new shows like ‘Small Prophets’ and ‘Youth,’ from creator Sharon Horgan (26:04). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Lanterns’ (44:07) before ‘Lioness’ After Dark (01:03:57).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones
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