'Squid Game' and What Constitutes a Hit on TV

Chris and Andy talk about their feelings around ‘Toy Story 5’ (7:44) and the somewhat surprising cancellation of Netflix’s ‘The Boroughs’ (13:59). Then they break down the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 premiere (28:36). Later, they discuss ‘Star City’ Episode 5 (55:43). Finally, ...  Show more

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer (2:10), before diving into the ‘Widow’s Bay' finale (15:47). Then they are joined by series creator Katie Dippold and multi-episode director Hiro Murai to discuss the ‘Widow’s Bay’ finale, the origin of the script, ...  Show more

It’s not the podcast, it’s the podcaster. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan take a seat at the Hard Deck to revisit the instant classic ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Jennifer Connelly. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices ...  Show more

HBO's Bill Simmons reunites with old Grantland buddies Chris Ryan & Andy Greenwald. On the docket--Homeland, The Leftovers, Project Greenlight and current state of binge-watching. Special bonus announcement at the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices ...  Show more

The banana boat’s a-coming for Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan as they prepare for liftoff with Robert Zemeckis’s 2012 drama, ‘Flight,’ starring Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, and John Goodman. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Vi ...  Show more

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt be nice until it's time to not be nice after rewatching the 1989 classic ‘Road House,’ starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, and Sam Elliott. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co ...  Show more