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She talks inter-gender wrestling, the current state of women’s wrestling, and a potential WWE women’s mid-card title WWE David needs a fill-in cohost for Kaz on this episode and finds an epic one in WWE superstar Chelsea Green after her incredible Money in the Bank weekend. She discusses the following: Inter-gender wrestling (8:35) Whether she’s

In MaXXXine, the latest addition to the X and Pearl universe, the titular protagonist, Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), is followed into a dark alley by some goon with a razor blade. Tension ensues, the same tension we’ve seen in 1,000 horror movies before and will see 1,000 times more in the future. Should she try

Plus, Juliet and Greg discuss the Noel/Leon plotline and the perils of moving to Brooklyn Photo by Sean Mathis/Getty Images for SXSW We’ve made it to Season 3! And with a new season comes a new theme song. Juliet and Greg are joined by JJ Abrams and Andrew Jarecki, who created the song together, to

We have to go back … to Brendok. In the penultimate episode of ‘The Acolyte,’ we finally learn whether the Jedi were naughty or nice, which answers some questions but leaves many more for next week’s finale. Disney+/Getty Images/Ringer illustration Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast. One day

Mal and Jo also dive into their book spoiler section to take a look ahead at what the next episode might bring ‌The dance has begun, and it’s time for Mal and Jo to dive deep into the explosive fourth episode of House of the Dragon. They begin with their opening snapshot (06:12) to discuss

In the long history of exploitation and horror movies, the fairer sex tends to get a raw deal when it comes to preserving their privates. But, as audiences found out this week, that’s changing with anti-heroines like Maxine Minx. Attempting to account for every woman’s wounded whispering eye would be an exercise in futility. What

Callie and Juliet discuss first impressions of Jenn, identify guys they think will go far, and go over antics from night one. Then, they go over the recent ‘Love Island USA’ recoupling post-casa. ABC Bachelor Party goes back to basics with the premiere of Jenn Tran’s season. Callie and Juliet talk about their first impressions

What does the future hold for Paramount now that David Ellison that he has purchased the legacy media company from Shari Redstone? Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look at what the future holds for Paramount now that David Ellison has purchased

Join ‘Dissect’ host Cole Cuchna and The Ringer’s Charles Holmes as they revisit the album’s history and themes, stump each other with album trivia, and debate the songs that should be in contention for Outkast’s greatest ever Arista Records Our journey to crown Outkast’s greatest song ever begins with Stankonia – the album that transformed

‘Game of Thrones’ reminded us that all men must die; ‘House of the Dragon’ is teaching us that many dragons must die, too. But we don’t have to like it. HBO/Ringer illustration At the end of this week’s episode of House of the Dragon, Rook’s Rest and its environs are a smoking ruin. Hundreds of

Plus, a yacht season check-in and talking the NY Times book list Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images This week, Juliet and Amanda dissect Brad Pitt’s presence and Tom Cruise’s absence at the F1 British Grand Prix (1:00), the way the rumors about Derek Blasberg surfaced in the media (11:35), the paparazzi at Ben Affleck’s place

Sean and Amanda also react to news of the Paramount sale going through, ‘Despicable Me 4,’ and more. They are then joined by the illustrious Ti West to discuss ‘MaXXXine’ in further depth. A24 Sean and Amanda react to the trailer for F1, Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to Top Gun: Maverick, starring Brad Pitt as a

An appreciation of the Queen Who Never Was (except on our screens) HBO/Riger illustration The series premiere of House of the Dragon began with King Jaehaerys I Targaryen convening a Great Council at Harrenhal to choose an heir to the Iron Throne. The only legitimate candidates considered were Viserys Targaryen and his cousin, Princess Rhaenys

The first big battle on HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ drives home the horrors of war in Westeros, turning “The Red Dragon and the Gold” into a tragic triumph HBO/Ringer illustration I expected to emerge from “The Red Dragon and the Gold,” the fourth episode of House of the Dragon’s second season, feeling exhilarated. Based

Juliet and Jacoby also discuss Benny Blanco’s cookbook, share their thoughts on a TikTok made by Kentucky teachers, and talk about the oldest discovered wine Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Benny Blanco’s cookbook, share their thoughts on a TikTok made by Kentucky teachers, and talk about the oldest discovered

Jodi and Chelsea also talk about the potential of ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked: Part One’ to become 2024’s Barbenheimer Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Jodi and Chelsea are going all over the worldwide web this week, starting with updates on TikTok’s favorite courtroom drama, the Karen Read trial (5:50), before finally

Ti West’s stalk-and-slash set pieces hit all the classic marks but rarely transcend them A24/Ringer illustration Give Ti West this: He’s completed the quickest trilogy in contemporary horror movie history. Barely two years after X introduced us to its gore-soaked version of the MCU—that’d be the Maxine Cinematic Universe, named for the ornery and resourceful

Hold on to your hakama pants and get ready for a steamy deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 6 with Mal and Jo Hold on to your hakama pants and get ready for a steamy deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 6. After Opening Snapshot (06:32), Mal and Jo rank Qimir’s horniest lines in an

Bill and Sean are here to revisit the 1999 classic New Line Cinema The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey travel back to the ’60s to reclaim their mojo and rewatch Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me starring Mike Myers, Mike Myers, and Mike Myers. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts /

Charles and Van also talk about how this season feels like it’s doing a little too much with some of its creative swings FX/Hulu Charles and Van enter Valhalla to recap the seventh and eighth episodes of The Bear Season 3. They start by discussing how Carmy’s legacy is intertwined with toxicity, why Syd is