Podcast Episodes

'Jam Session' — We’re Talking About Harvey Weinstein (Ep. 363)

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are joined by Sean Fennessey to unpack the avalanche of bleak news about Harvey Weinstein (2:30) and examine Hollywood’s attitude toward misogyn…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

'The Big Picture' — Darren Aronofsky on Pushing the Envelope (Ep. 362)

Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky to discuss his polarizing film, ‘Mother!,’ and the art of putting both his characters and the audience under d…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

‘Jam Session’ — Harvey Weinstein, Kesha, and Gabrielle Union (Ep. 361)

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the harassment accusations levied against Harvey Weinstein in the New York Times (5:00), Kesha's bounce-back and revealing Rolling Stone…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

‘The Press Box’ — Picture Me Trollin' (Ep. 360)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker banter about ESPN's reported development of a 'Pardon My Take' TV show (02:30), the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week (17:30), Cam Newtown's b…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Tom Petty (Ep. 359)

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Rob Harvilla remember the life and music of the late Tom Petty.

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https://www.theringer.com/music/2017/10/3/16408994/tom-petty-best-songs

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Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Bill James on His New Book 'The Man From the Train' (Ep. 358)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to author, historian, and statistician Bill James about his new true-crime book, 'The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery,…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

'The Big Picture' — Stephen Frears and the Inner Workings of the Royal Family (Ep. 357)

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins break down their favorite films about the British royal family (1:00) before Sean sits down with acclaimed director Stephen Frears to discuss h…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

‘The Press Box’ — A Time of Transition (Ep. 356)

The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker analyze President Donald Trump's effect on apolitical NFL broadcasters (02:30), Megyn Kelly's transition to morning television (18:15), and the …

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

The Great Rom-Com Debate (Ep. 355)

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins and Shea Serrano ask and answer three essential questions regarding the romantic comedy genre: Is this creepy? (1:20); Is this a rom-com? (16:20); and, Who belong…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

‘The Big Picture’ — Dissecting 'Mother!,' the Most Controversial Movie of the Year (Ep. 354)

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and K. Austin Collins attempt to wrap their heads around Darren Aronofsky’s controversial new film, ‘Mother!’

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Published on 8 years, 3 months ago