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A child is dead, the Starks are back, and cloaks are still the hottest fashion trend in Westeros. Here are the ‘House of the Dragon’ power rankings after Season 2, Episode 1. HBO/Getty Images/Ringer illustration House of the Dragon is back, and the Dance of the Dragons is underway. The Targaryen war of succession will

Plus, some side plot highlights and predictions for the future of the show Netflix Nora Princiotti and Kate Halliwell spread the ton gossip and recap the last four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3. They start by discussing how the Lady Whistledown story line felt high stakes, Polin’s romantic development, and Penelope’s powerful monologue (1:22). Next,

The Midnight Boys dive into the premiere of Season 2 and talk about which side the show most aligns with Listen as the Midnight Boys break down Season 2, Episode 1 of House of the Dragon like only they know how. Along the way, the guys discuss whether the show leans toward Team Green or

Can you properly engage with this ‘HOTD’ episode without doing some light reading about the plot beforehand? What are improvements the show has made since its first season? Plus, ‘Presumed Innocent’ and its stacked cast. HBO Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of House of the Dragon Season 2 and whether or not you

‘Inside Out 2’ expands the worlds of its characters to capture how our worlds get bigger with age. That, ideally, is what sequels can be for Pixar: a way to help guide young audiences through the turbulence of growing up. Disney/Ringer illustration It’s appropriate, even telling, that nostalgia is one of the five new emotions

HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel reintroduces itself with a broad, bold, and bloody Season 2 premiere HBO/Ringer illustration Midway through the fifth season of Game of Thrones, Aemon Targaryen, the centenarian maester at Castle Black, advises Jon Snow to mature in his new role as Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. “Kill the boy, Jon

It’s time to return to Westeros for a showdown between Team Black and Team Green. Here’s what we’re looking out for. HBO/Getty Images/Ringer illustration The eve of war is upon us. Who will be the decisive figure in the Dance of the Dragons? How will Queen Rhaenyra and Prince Daemon manage their marriage and military

Plus, in Haters Corner, Chelsea criticizes Gen Z’s cursed obsession with “hot rodent boyfriends” Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage Jodi and Chelsea start off by talking about the announcement of a Practical Magic sequel, once again starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, and the reported Season 3 of Big Little Lies that’s on the way (5:45).

His hit single, “Houdini,” is the latest example of Eminem, for more than a decade now, successfully defying every aging critic and each disillusioned fan imploring him to grow up Getty Images/Ringer illustration This past month in hip-hop, in the immediate aftermath of Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, there has been a minor surge of disagreeable

The Jedi might be bad, but Jo and Mal are here to talk you through it as they dive into ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 3 The Jedi might be bad, but Jo and Mal are here to talk you through it as they dive into The Acolyte Episode 3 (00:00). They kick off their deep dive

Sean, Amanda, and Charles discuss Pixar’s latest attempt to get back to its heyday with ‘Inside Out 2’ and their relationship to the franchise Disney/Pixar Sean and Amanda are joined by Midnight Boy Charles Holmes to react to the movie business news that Skydance is no longer looking to acquire Paramount and that Sony has

Steve and Jomi discuss Disney Pixar’s latest, ‘Inside Out 2,’ and are joined by the director of the film, Kelsey Mann, to get some insight into how it came together Disney/Pixar Steve and Jomi are back and ready to go on a journey with their emotions in reaction to Disney Pixar’s latest, Inside Out 2

Tate Frazier is joined by DJ Wells to talk NBA Finals, Team USA, and much more Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by DJ Wells of the Club 520 Podcast to discuss some Finals story lines, including prevailing Luka Doncic criticism and the lack of Celtics enthusiasm; Team USA roster

Nora and Nathan talk about the meteoric rise of Chappell Roan and her 2023 album, ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,’ and Nora talks about her experience at the Eras Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Nora talks about her experience at the Eras Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland (1:00). Then,

Rachel and Jesse chat all about his new single, his theory for why things between West and Ciara fell apart, and his response to the internet’s collective desire for him and Amanda to get together Bravo Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry kick off today’s pod by discussing the unproductive lunch between the Fudas and the

Matt and Jon talk about John Oliver, whether Stewart might stay beyond his planned exit from ‘The Daily Show,’ and more! Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Matt is back with the second half of his conversation with Jon Stewart to discuss how Hollywood should handle the AI issue, how Viacom let John Oliver go to

The penultimate season of ‘The Boys’ revolves around the presidency and doubles down on allusions to Trump, but the series is still best at sending up superheroes Getty Images/Ringer illustration There’s never been a secret to the satire of The Boys. From the beginning, the bywords have been bigger, broader, and bloodier. Since it started

Justin Sayles and Jodi Walker struggle for power to recap ‘Ren Faire,’ a three-part HBO docuseries HBO Justin Sayles and Jodi Walker struggle for power to recap Ren Faire, a three-part HBO docuseries. They start by discussing their personal experiences with Renaissance fairs, the complicated trio of main characters at the heart of this absurd

Chris and Mina Kimes also chat about some of their favorite Apple TV+ shows Apple TV+ Chris makes the case for the new David E. Kelley show Presumed Innocent, the pulpy courtroom drama the summer needs (1:10). Then he is joined by Mina Kimes to bid goodbye to Tokyo Vice after it was canceled this

Jon Stewart joins Matt to talk about how the political and comedy landscape has changed in the past decade Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Matt is joined by Jon Stewart to discuss his return to The Daily Show, why he and Apple were not a great fit, and how the media, political, and comedy landscape