
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 935 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Sean is joined by Tracy Letts to honor the monumental work of legendary actor Robert Duvall. They celebrate the star’s illustrious career, share their personal relationships with his work, and build his Hall of Fame.
Host: Sean Fennessey
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Hear ye, hear ye! Gather 'round for the (somewhat) annual reconvening of the illustrious Physical Media High Council! Grand Maester Fennessey is joined by his three lords, Chris Ryan, first knight Timothy “Hitmaker” Simons, and the king of physical m... more
May the Fourth be with you! Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to revisit the hit second season of ‘Andor’ and break down the countless things that make it a truly special television show (0:48). Then, they conduct their ‘Star Wars’ rankings and sort throu... more
Fresh off Fashion Week, Sean and Amanda react to one of their most anticipated movies of 2026: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. They share their feelings on the sequel, discuss how it differs from the original, and examine how the media and fashion industr... more
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The conversations between Sean and Amanda are repetitive and adversarial and obnoxious. What has happened to this podcast. I don’t believe they like each other at all.
Are essentially just the Simmons version of sterns whack pack
She is a three day old birthday balloon . A caustic misanthrope whose POV deflates the joy from the conversations. Gotten to the point where I will fast forward when she speaks. So many other talented women from the Ringer that would lift this podcast instead of weigh it down. Make a change. Guarantee # of listeners and viewers would go up.
I love when a podcast feels like the conversation between hosts would be happening regardless of recording material. It’s cool listening to people talk about things they are interested in - with the added bonus of being researched, funny and clever
love amanda and sean’s banter! very fun and great content for movie nerds so thank y’all
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This show centers cinema analysis, industry insight, and lively debates about current releases, awards season, and the business of filmmaking. Across episodes, conversations frequently orbit around major studios, box office dynamics, and upcoming projects, with frequent interviews or appearances by filmmakers, actors, and cinematographers. A notable through-line is collaborations and banter between the hosts—who bring sharp film knowledge and strong opinions—and a rotating set of guests who illuminate practical and creative facets of movie making. The format often includes drafts, lists, and special segments that broaden the discussion beyond straightforward reviews, making it a go-to for listeners who want both expert critique and behind-t... more
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