Chris and Andy talk about what was unexpectedly the series finale for ‘Winning Time’ last night and why a show with so much promise ultimately didn’t work (1:00). Then they talk about how the cancellation of ‘Winning Time’ and ‘True Detective’ being pushed back to 2024 has left HBO with a lack of Sunday night programming (41:42), before talking about the first episode of the new British procedural ‘The Gold’ (49:18).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about a quote from Warner Bros. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that streaming content "has been given away well below fair market value" and how services like Max continue to inch closer to becoming like old-school cable packages (1:00). Then they talk about the latest 'Walking Dead' spinoff, 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,' how this show is succeeding by leaning on TV tropes (26:14), and the first episode of Apple TV+'s 'The Changeling' (52:25).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live sports (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Winning Time’ and how the show is running into problems by being too historically accurate (21:27), as well as the first few episodes of Apple TV’s ‘Drops of God’ (41:03).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about strike negotiations currently being at a standstill and how that could begin to affect next year’s summer movies (1:00). Then they talk about an article from CNBC that provides new details on the power struggle between Bob Chapek and Bob Iger at Disney (17:19), before discussing the latest episode of ‘Reservation Dogs’ and how this final season feels more like an epilogue to the show (45:20).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that is leading to Disney channels like ESPN being blacked out on Spectrum (1:00). Then they talk about 'Special Ops: Lioness' and where it fits into the Taylor Sheridan–verse (22:15), before discussing the latest episode of 'Winning Time' and the finale of 'How to With John Wilson' (57:26).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ and David Fincher’s ‘The Killer,’ which were both released this week (1:00). Then they talk about the finale of ‘Justified: City Primeval’ and the show it could have potentially introduced a backdoor pilot for (27:35) before discussing how they’re feeling about this season of ‘Reservation Dogs’ so far (38:25).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about how they are liking the second season of ‘Winning Time’ so far (9:23) and the news that ‘Dune: Part Two’ is being delayed from November to March of next year (28:26). Then, they go through some of the shows that they are looking forward to this fall (34:16) before talking about ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline,’ the eco-horror movie that was just put on Hulu for streaming (55:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about the response from members of the Writers Guild of America to the most recent proposal from the AMPTP that was made public through the press (5:57). They discuss the perplexing two-episode premiere of ‘Ahsoka’ on Disney+ and series creator Dave Filoni’s significant influence on the current ‘Star Wars’ extended universe (14:35). Later, they talk about Episodes 4 and 5 of ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3 and the unorthodox approach the show is taking in its final season (48:48).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kai Grady and Kaya McMullen

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Chris and Andy talk about the fascinating rise in popularity of the USA show ‘Suits’ (11:48) and discuss the idea of a hard watch versus a soft watch. Then they talk about their complicated feelings about HBO’s second season of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ (33:25) and Season 3 of ‘How to With John Wilson’ (53:45).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Jack Sanders

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Chris and Andy talk about their summer vacation watching habits, which include ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ and ‘Drops of God,’ as well the recent trend of their personal viewing interests diverging (1:26). They discuss what makes ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ entertaining, the lack of significant change in the second season, and whether or not the dramatic elements of the show land (11:55). Next, they talk about the first three episodes of ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3 and their thoughts on the beloved FX show coming to a close (34:43). Then, Andy surprises Chris with a mystery segment before briefly reacting to the ‘Maestro’ teaser trailer (42:25).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kai Grady and Kaya McMullen

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