The Watch

Jonathan Tropper, cocreator and showrunner of Cinemax's 'Banshee,' talks to Andy Greenwald about his decision to end the series and what to expect before the finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy share their thoughts on last night's 'Game of Thrones,' Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' (23:00), Tom Hiddleston's chances of becoming the new Bond (44:00), and 'Steve Jobs' (2015). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Greenwald talks with Colin Farrell about his trippy, brilliant new film, 'The Lobster,' as well as 'True Detective' and his many mustaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan hosts today's show without Andy, but gets help from a slew of Ringer staffers. First, Bill Simmons recaps the 'GoT' season thus far and talks about his favorite Netflix horror film. Then, Juliet Litman breaks down the series finale of 'The Good Wife' (14:00). Finally, Sean Fennessey and Jason Concepcion join to discuss 'Captain America: Civil War' (27:00). Learn more about your ad choic...

Chris and Andy discuss 'Game of Thrones,' the two poles of TV drama viewership (18:00), the challenges of modern filmmaking vs. TV-making (27:10), Drake’s ‘Views,’ and the impact of event listening on record releases (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy recap a busy weekend in culture by breaking down the 'Game of Thrones' season premiere, Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' (8:00), Prince's passing and everlasting impact (18:00), and the return of 'Jason Bourne' (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Chris prepare for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere with help from Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion (16:30). Then, Oscar-winning director Richard Linklater joins (42:00) to discuss his new film, 'Everybody Wants Some!!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Sam Rockwell, star of the new film 'Mr. Right,' joins Andy Greenwald to discuss acting, creativity, and the persuasiveness of Brad Pitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy announce their weekly 'Game of Thrones' recap show, 'After the Thrones,' streaming every Monday on HBO Now. Then they discuss 'The Path' (8:00), 'Better Call Saul' (26:00), and the state of the modern TV drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy discuss this week's episode of 'Girls' (8:00), examine the 'Batman v. Superman' debacle (33:00), and pay tribute to Garry Shandling (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy spin it back to 1996 to discuss the influential music of that year. They talk to Wu-Tang Clan's the RZA about Ghostface's solo debut (13:20), and bring in The New Yorker's Hua Hsu to discuss Tricky, DJ Shadow, and Beck (35:20). Then they wrap up with a tribute to A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Girls’ and Adam Driver’s career, ‘Hap and Leonard’ (24:00), and Bradley Cooper’s cameo on ‘Limitless’ (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, showrunners of FX's 'The Americans,' join Andy Greenwald to talk about last night's Season 4 premiere and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy host a very special 'Watch the Thrones' reunion! They welcome back Jason 'The Maester' Concepcion (6:00) and listen to wise words from 'The Mother of Dragons,' Mallory Rubin (21:30), as they break down the major story lines going into the sixth season of 'Game of Thrones'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy return to the TV grind by breaking down the 'Game of Thrones' trailer, 'House of Cards' (11:00), 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story' (18:00), and a special edition of Andy's airplane movies (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy give their winners and losers from last night's Oscars (4:00), discuss tone-deaf Hollywood (19:00), and propose alternate settings for 'Vinyl' (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's re-up, Andy and Chris talk 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' (2:00), 'Better Call Saul' (12:30), very special sitcom episodes (19:00), the 1975's new album (28:00), and Oscar hopes (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy catch up on all things TV, starting with Sunday-night dramas 'Vinyl' and 'Billions' (5:00), then Judd Apatow's 'Love' (20:00), the season premieres of 'Girls' (31:00) and 'Togetherness' (37:00), and the weird drop-off on 'London Spy' (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy give their five fleeting opinions for the weekend, zeroing in on the 'Better Call Saul' season premiere (6:00), 'New Girl' (14:00), reaction to the Grammys (19:30), giving 'Vinyl' another shot (29:50), and more music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Broad City' stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer join Andy Greenwald to discuss the upcoming third season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Chris talk about the first episode of 'Vinyl,' Louis C.K.'s 'Horace and Pete,' the return of 'Better Call Saul,' and the sort-of release of Kanye's 'The Life of Pablo.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys talk about Kanye West and the Madison Square Garden reveal of 'The Life of Pablo.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy celebrate the return of Jason Bourne, break down Beyoncé's big weekend, discuss Kanye's tough Tuesday on Twitter, and talk in-depth about the Bronco episode of FX's 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's inaugural re-up episode of 'The Watch,' Chris and Andy give their picks for the weekend, including 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,' 'The X-Files,' and Massive Attack's new EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Chris discuss Rihanna's long-awaited 'ANTI' (6:00), Kanye's Twitter beef (14:00), Drake vs. Meek (21:00), and 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story' (31:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices