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Chris and Andy also discuss the news that Shawn Levy might be tapped to direct the next ‘Avengers’ movie Disney+ Chris and Andy talk about the news that Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is potentially being tapped to direct the next Avengers movie (1:00). Then they talk about the first two episodes of The

Two years after the “Slap,” Will Smith gets back to the basics, which could mean business as usual for him (and Hollywood) Getty Images/Ringer illustration Two years have passed since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy Awards, and it remains surreal how swiftly and awkwardly the incident, instantly branded “the Slap,”

It is time once again to hear from our beloved listeners, so we opened up the mail bag to answer some of your most pressing questions Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Hello Sunshine / Taco Bell It is time once again to hear from our beloved listeners, so we opened up the mail bag

Nora and Nathan talk Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ and whether or not Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are feuding over vinyl variants Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABA Nora and Nathan cover a grab bag of pop music news, including Sabrina Carpenter’s announcement that her next album, Short n’ Sweet, is

The latest ‘Star Wars’ show has arrived, and the Midnight Boys are here to share all their thoughts on it! Disney+ Star Wars is back, and the Midnight Boys are here to give you all their thoughts and musings on the latest Disney+ show, The Acolyte (07:14). They wonder what the galaxy looks like generations

Season 1 of HBO’s ‘HotD’ was a roaring success, but it was probably a prelude to a superior second act. Let us list the potential improvements. HBO/Ringer illustration As the first Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon faced a tricky set of challenges in its first season. It had to woo audiences back

Mal and Jo are here to answer all your burning questions before Season 2 kicks off! HBO Gods be good, House of the Dragon Season 2 is almost here! Mal and Jo come together to answer your burning questions before the latest season begins this month (11:26). Later on, they take on book-spoiler questions and

While ‘The Acolyte’ breaks ground as a murder mystery, a model of diversity, and the first live-action series set outside the span of the Skywalker saga, it doesn’t feel far, far away from the franchise we know Disney+/Getty Images/Ringer illustration Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi walk into a cantina on Tatooine, looking for passage to

The upcoming Targaryen civil war is known as the Dance of the Dragons for a reason—the fearsome beasts can be immensely destructive weapons of war. So, as we head into Season 2, which side has the edge when it comes to dragon power? Getty Images/Ringer illustration Season 2 of House of the Dragon is almost

We continue our season-long dissection of MF DOOM with a two part survey of 2004’s ‘MM..FOOD’ and a line-by-line analysis of its first track, “Beef Rap” Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images We continue our season-long dissection of MF DOOM with a two part survey of 2004’s MM..FOOD. We discuss the album’s central concept and themes

Plus, director Chris Nash joins to talk about his latest movie, ‘In a Violent Nature’ Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images With no new movies hitting the box office this weekend, Sean and Amanda are instead building their own fantasy movie studio from scratch—directors, stars, writers, IP, studio locations, and more (1:00). Later in the show,

Bill, Sean, and Chris travel to Charlestown to see the toughest team in the Federal League Universal Pictures The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan travel all the way to Charlestown to see the toughest team in the Federal League after rewatching the 1977 sports classic Slap Shot, starring Paul Newman. Producer: Jessie

Chris and Andy also get into the new HBO docuseries ‘Ren Faire’ HBO Chris and Andy talk about the underperformance of movies like Furiosa and The Fall Guy at the box office, and whether or not a lack of Marvel movies in theaters could be to blame (1:00). Then they talk about some types of

The galaxy far, far away has recently felt constrained or lacking in originality, but with its newest Disney+ series, ‘Star Wars’ has a chance to recapture what made it feel special in the first place Disney+/Ringer illustration Star Wars is back in the news—and not in a way that would make Disney thrilled. Last month,

Don’t remember who’s on Team Green or Team Black? Wondering which dragons are ready to fight in the upcoming civil war? And need a refresher on navigating the Westerosi continent? We have you covered in this primer for ‘HotD’ Season 2. HBO/Ringer illustration After nearly two years, we’re finally returning to Westeros for Season 2

Ryen and Bryan join Bill to talk about some NBA Finals narratives before diving into a discussion on modern sports shows Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Mavericks-Celtics NBA Finals, a look back on

As Linklater’s latest film, ‘Hit Man,’ approaches, Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan choose their favorite Linklater films Paramount Pictures Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the unique filmmaking prowess of Texas legend Richard Linklater. On the eve of his newest film, Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, they choose

In his new movie, ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt,’ our guy Viggo sports a variety of different beard and mustache looks. It got us thinking: Does the kind of facial hair he’s rocking say anything about the character he’s playing? Ringer illustration There is nothing in film that frames a character or that moves a story

Plus, an important question for the Thought Warriors ‌Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay give a quick recap on a few headlines that have captured their attention (08:24), before they are joined by Akbar Shahid Ahmed to talk about the recent airstrikes on Rafah and give more insight on America’s involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict (19:33).

Plus, a huge news update Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Jodi and Chelsea cover our first piece of We’re Obsessed news update ever to let you know that the Four Seasons Orlando Baby has finally made it to the Four Seasons Orlando (1:15). Then, they discuss what’s been popping off online, including Sterling K. Brown possibly shading