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Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and discuss ‘Monsieur Spade’ and the show’s very dense plotline HBO Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of True Detective: Night Country. They talk about how the lack of Easter-egging in this episode worked to its advantage (1:00) and the

Tim Scott embarrasses Rev. Al Sharpton, and a pastor blames God for telling him to launch a crypto scam Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to the 2024 Oscar nominations (2:52), before talking conservative outrage over DEI in the airline industry (21:50). Then, Colman Domingo’s cast as Joe

Like ‘The Daily Show’ itself, Stewart spent the past several years struggling to adapt to a new media landscape. He’ll have to adjust to that, as well as to a radically different political environment. Getty Images/Ringer illustration In a media landscape now largely defined by digital subscriptions, content binges, and immense fragmentation, The Daily Show

Plus, Sean gives a quick recap of what he saw at the Sundance Film Festival Warner Bros. ‌Sean and Amanda open the mailbag to answer lingering questions about the Oscar nominations, including the growing fervor around Margot Robbie’s and Greta Gerwig’s failure to be nominated for Barbie, why The Iron Claw received no nominations, which

Dave, Neil, and Joanna are debating the best Jodie Foster movie: ‘The Accused,’ ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Panic Room,’ or ‘The SIlence of the Lambs’ Orion Pictures This week, in honor of the success of the new season of True Detective, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are debating the best Jodie Foster movie of all time! After a

Charles and Van dive into their theories about who could be the killer, how the polar bear figures into the mystery, and more HBO Two episodes into True Detective: Night Country, Charles and Van dive into their theories about who could be the killer, how the polar bear figures into the mystery, and more. Hosts:

Plus, a dive into their book section of the pod to discuss possible future spoilers, as well as comparisons to the books Disney+ House of R has returned to talk about the last three episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians (08:43). They begin their deep dive with the continued godly quest of Percy and

Rachel is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss their SLC-themed news of the week, then Callie Curry hops on to discuss ‘Miami’ Bravo Rachel Lindsay is joined by special guest Juliet Litman to discuss our SLC-themed news of the week (01:47), before diving into Part 3 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season

Ben, Matt, and Justin ask and answer 10 questions raised by the success of ‘Palworld,’ the controversies it has caused, and more Pocket Pair, Inc. Join Ben, Matt James, and Justin Charity as they delve into the biggest gaming phenomenon of the year: Palworld. They ask and answer 10 questions raised by the game’s success,

Jodi and Chelsea discuss the new true crime Netflix docuseries and Gypsy Rose’s story Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images In our inaugural true crime episode of Guilty Pleasures, Jodi and Chelsea talk through their feelings about the many twists and turns of the new three-part true crime Netflix docuseries, American Nightmare (1:00). Then they catch

Jonathan Glazer’s Best Picture nominee is intentionally both removed and intimate; controlled and detached. It’s a style the director has mastered throughout his career. A24/Getty Images/Ringer illustration Typically, it’s a hallmark of a great director that you get a feeling for the person behind the camera; they oblige you to share a consciousness, to see

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a preview of Dave’s new Netflix show, ‘Dinner Time Live With David Chang.’ Topics covered include the challenges of recording (and broadcasting) live and how the show is similar to opening up a new restaurant. Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a preview of Dave’s new Netflix

The latest season of ‘True Detective’ is toying with tantalizing ties to the first, from Rust Cohle’s dad to Carcosa spirals HBO/Ringer illustration In the final scene of the iconic first season of True Detective, Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) are conversing outside the Lafayette General Hospital, not long after their

Juliet returns for the second installment of What’s Up Thursday. She discusses Joey’s approachable hotness, Susie and Justin finally confirming their relationship, the legacy of Monica Garcia, and more! ABC Juliet returns for the second installment of What’s Up Thursday, where she goes over what’s up in Bachelor Nation, on Bachelor Reddit, on her reading

Joe Ravitch, founder and partner at The Raine Group, joins to discuss the secret to a successful media merger, the dealmaking landscape in 2024, and more Matt is joined by Joe Ravitch, founder and partner at The Raine Group, to discuss the secret to a successful media merger, the dealmaking landscape in 2024, whether looming

There’s also talk of the expectations set for Nikki Haley, and more On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by his big brother in the media, The Washington Post’s Chris Suellentrop. After thousands of conversations, their first recorded discussion will address the following: Advice you give to students who want to be in journalism (2:30)

Chris and Andy also discuss the news that Jon Stewart will return to ‘The Daily Show’ Showtime Chris and Andy talk about some of the news from the week, including Jon Stewart returning as a part-time host of The Daily Show through the election (0:00) and the Oscar nominations (0:00). Then, they talk about the

Good news: The latest World War II epic from the producers of ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ is mostly more of the same (with planes) Apple TV+/HBO/Ringer illustration There are two instant tells that Masters of the Air, the new World War II limited series executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman,

Plus, thoughts on Brooklyn Beckham’s pop-up restaurant, Reese Witherspoon’s snow video, and more! Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GLAAD This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Brooklyn Beckham’s pop-up restaurant, react to a court ruling on how much potato constitutes a crisp, and share their thoughts on Reese Witherspoon’s snow video. For this week’s Taste