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This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate what robot from film or television they would want to take over the world. First they discuss the inspiration for the episode, 'Westworld' Season 4 (3:04). Then each host pleads their case for who they think should be our robot overlord (15:10), and they decide which listener submission makes the final poll (37:58). Now it’s up to you to decide! Who is your...

In honor of the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ season finale, Dave, Joanna, and Neil are celebrating one of the most important figures in ‘Star Wars,’ John Williams, by debating his best theme. First, they discuss their thoughts on ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so far (4:13). Then, they begin the debate by singing their picks for Williams’s best theme (16:13), before hearing some of the listeners best attempts at singing th...

Inspired by the release of ‘Lightyear' and Pixar Week on TheRinger.com, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate to decide the best Pixar movie. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (1:40). Then, they discuss their favorite Pixar shorts (8:01), before arguing their choices for the best Pixar movie (16:28), and hearing some listener submissions (35:29). Now it’s up to you to decide!...

This week Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate which actor or actress deserves the title of greatest franchise all-star. They discuss some of the inspiration for this debate, 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the rerelease of 'Morbius,' and the return of 'The Boys.' (2:55) Then each host pleads their case for who they think is the greatest franchise all-star (25:37), and they decide which listener submission pick mak...

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil each pitch a legacy sequel! Before they get into their pitches, they discuss the inspiration for the debate—‘Top Gun: Maverick’—and what a legacy sequel actually is (2:47). Then, each host pitches a legacy sequel they would want to see happen (20:23) before hearing six listener-submitted pitches (32:25). Finally, they narrow it down to four options for the final p...

This week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil are joined by Mallory Rubin to debate what is the best Ewan McGregor performance. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (3:15). After that, they discuss Ewan McGregor in general. What is his one flaw (4:58)? Then, they begin the debate by presenting their choices for best Ewan McGregor performance and listening to clips from their picks (...

Inspired by the release of ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era,' this week, Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate what is the best movie based on a TV show. But first, they need to go over the results of last week’s poll (1:48). After that, they discuss the different kinds of choices for today’s topic (2:58), before arguing their choices for best movie based on a TV show (28:00), and hearing some listener submissio...

(1:32) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:34) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the best surprise cameo in a movie? (2:49) — ‘DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS’: They discuss, in spoiler-filled detail, the cameos in the latest Marvel movie. (16:03) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awards. (20:...

(1:23) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:29) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the perfect 'Star Trek' away team? (4:23) — THE STATE OF 'STAR TREK': They discuss how they feel about some of the most recent 'Star Trek' shows in the Paramount+ era. (24:01) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awards. (30:59)...

(1:35) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:25) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is the best performance by an actor playing themselves? (7:59) — 'THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT': They discuss the new Nicolas Cage movie, and how it inspired this debate. (17:17) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for the debate, and gives out some awar...

(1:38) — RECAP: Joanna reveals the results of last week’s poll. (2:21) — TOPIC: Dave, Joanna, and Neil introduce this week’s debate: What is cinema’s greatest meet-cute? (8:16) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate and gives out some awards. (9:53) — PRETRIAL DISMISSALS: They go through a list of honorable mentions that just missed the cut. (15:17) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a on...

(1:13) — TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate. Who had the worst accent in TV history? (1:36) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (2:26) – 'MOON KNIGHT': They discuss their thoughts on the show so far and how it inspired this week’s debate. (12:14) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate and goes over some honorable mentions. (17:53) — OPENING REMA...

(2:00) — TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate. Who is the greatest vampire sire? (2:23) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (7:07) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (9:27) — OPENING REMARKS: Everyone gives a one-minute opening statement in support of their choice for the greatest vampire sire. (12:34) — CROSS-EXAMINATION: They engage in open...

(2:24) – TOPIC: Dave introduces this week’s debate: What is the best final shot in movie history? (2:58) – RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (3:54) – ONE PERFECT SHOT: They discuss the inspiration for today’s topic, Neil’s new docuseries on HBO Max, 'One Perfect Shot.' (12:47) – RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (15:21) – OPENING REMARKS: Everyone...

(3:09) — RECAP: Dave, Joanna, and Neil reveal the results of last week’s poll. (4:00) — TOPIC: They introduce this week’s focus, the most egregious Best Picture snub ever, and discuss the Oscars’ recent attempts to stay relevant. (11:15) — RULES: Neil explains the rules for this debate. (12:23) — ORDER: Dave lists the order in which each host will give opening statements. (13:24) — OPENING REMARKS...

Inspired by Matt Reeves's 'The Batman,' this week Dave, Joanna, and Neil debate who is Batman’s greatest antagonist (2:19). First, they need to go over the rules of the debate (3:36) and decide who gets to go first (5:27). The debate begins with opening statements (6:10) and continues with some cross examination (9:47). After thoroughly poking holes in each other’s choices, they read some listener...

Every Tuesday, Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Neil Miller will debate one topic relating to film or television. Then, after a lively tussle, they will create a final poll featuring each of their arguments as well as a listener-submitted take. You will decide the ultimate winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the mailbag this week to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including how the show tied up its loose ends, Dolores’s endgame, Serac as a Season 3 villain, and what we hope for in Season 4. Thanks for listening this season! Submit any lingering questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to therecappableswestworld@gm...

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 8 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Were our lingering questions resolved? What do we make of the arcs of Dolores, Serac, Maeve, and Caleb this season? Does the post-credits scene spin the show forward effectively or cheaply? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Hei...

We dive into the mailbag this week to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What questions does the show need to answer in the season finale? What is Caleb’s ultimate importance to the show? Are half the scenes we’ve watched this season a simulation? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, emai...

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ With only one episode left in the season, has the show left itself enough room to effectively land the plane? Plus: the Maeve vs. Dolores showdown we've all been waiting for. To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Chr...

We dive in to answer your questions and respond to your best theories about Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ including: What the heck is going on with William’s hand? Did Serac or Dolores burn Charlotte? And finally, does Serac have the worst security detail of any billionaire in history? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gma...

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ Where do we see the rest of this season going for Charlotte? What is the emotional weight of the standoff between Maeve and Dolores? And, of course, is William a host or a human? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest:...

We sit down to answer your questions about Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ How much of what we see can be believed? Is it all a simulation? What isn’t the show telling us about Caleb’s past? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories to the show, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

We give our immediate reactions to Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ What worked and what didn’t about the show's genre drug concept? Was this an effective follow-up episode to the reveal made in Episode 4? To submit questions, comments, and conspiracy theories, email therecappableswestworld@gmail.com. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Danny Heifetz Guest: Sean Fennessey Learn more about your ad...