The Watch

Chris and Andy do a full deep dive into the new ‘Superman’ movie. They talk about why, on a basic level, this movie worked where other comic book adaptations failed (7:59); whether this movie puts DC in a position to out-Marvel Marvel (27:19); and what the future of the DC Universe looks like after the success of this film (29:04). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7 before the fifth season has even aired, and the brilliance of the show's release strategy (8:01). Then they preview the new ‘Superman’ movie (15:58) before talking about Episodes 4-6 of ‘The Eternaut’ and the series of twists that shaped this show (29:30). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and a slew of shows Netflix has cancelled recently, including ‘Pulse’ and ‘The Residence’ (14:47). Then they make their pitch for why you should be watching ‘The Eternaut,’ an Argentine sci-fi show (19:32), on Netflix, before talking about the first episode of the new Apple TV+ show ‘Smoke’ (45:02). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marvel character in the season finale (12:21). Next, they discuss the ending of Season 4 of ‘The Bear,’ including how the writers handle parent-child dynamics and the renewal of the show for a fifth season (30:11). Finally, they break down their annual Fourth of July barbecue playlist (01:03:29). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen and Olivia Crerie Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop releases of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 and ‘The Bear’ Season 4 (6:00). Then they talk about Episodes 4-7 of ‘The Bear,’ particularly the standout, Episode 4, which was cowritten by Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce (17:48). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]