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The Watch

Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald

Booking Overview

A multiple-weekly pop-culture interview and analysis show focused on television, film, music, and the entertainment industry, with most episodes led by the two hosts and occasional high-profile external guests. Credible pitches include established authors, cultural critics, television and film creators, actors, executives, and other entertainment figures with a timely project or informed perspective; booking is likely high difficulty because guest appearances are infrequent and the recent guest was a prominent author.

Metrics

Episodes: 1088

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 323.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ringerfeed@spotify.com

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Host

Chris Ryan - Writer, editor, podcaster, and longtime pop-culture commentator known for his work covering television, film, sports, and music.

Andy Greenwald - Writer, television critic, podcaster, and screenwriter known for commentary on television, film, and popular culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, cultural critics, television and film creators, actors, executives, and other recognized entertainment professionals with a timely project or distinctive perspective on popular culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or other major creative work, Recognized entertainment or cultural expertise, A current project, release, or newsworthy subject relevant to television, film, music, or popular culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Chuck Klosterman - His Upcoming Book Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History Of Alternative Mainstream Music, Speculative Nonfiction, And His Relationship To The Velvet Underground.

Recent Topics

TV, Television Criticism, Film, Streaming, Music

Episodes

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Netflix Shakes It Up, ‘VisionQuest’ Series Premiere, and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2

October 19, 2026

Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s most recent round of layoffs and what the major shakeup means for the streaming titan (1:06). They also talk about the news that Antonio Banderas will be joining Nicolas Cage in ‘True Detective’ Season 5 (19:57) and Hulu's series order of Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ reboot (21:33). Later, they discuss the first two episodes of ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 (25:57) and the ‘VisionQuest’ series premiere (38:13). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (53:40). Subscribe to the...

‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Trailer, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E5, and ‘East of Eden’ E5-7. Plus, ‘Girls’ Is Coming Back!

October 15, 2026

Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Land’ trailer (2:31), the news that HBO’s ‘Girls’ is coming back in the form of a five-episode limited run (13:15), and the ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ trailer (21:27). Later, they discuss ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 5 (27:44) and the last three episodes of ‘East of Eden’ (38:33). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers:...

‘East of Eden’ E1-4, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E4, and ‘The Altruists’ Trailer

October 08, 2026

Chris and Andy talk about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger officially closing and what’s next for the two iconic studios that are now under the Skydance umbrella (3:50). Then they react to the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ a Netflix limited series detailing the rise and fall of FTX, starring Julia Garner (16:54). Along the way, they discuss how an episode sequencing decision changed the ‘Lanterns’ story (24:09). Later, they break down the first four episodes of ‘East of Eden’ (33:17) and ‘Slo...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Watch?

The Watch is hosted by Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald. Its publicly listed email is ringerfeed@spotify.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Watch?

The publicly listed email for The Watch: ringerfeed@spotify.com.

How many listeners does The Watch have?

Podseeker estimates The Watch reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Watch?

The Watch typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, cultural critics, television and film creators, actors, executives, and other recognized entertainment professionals with a timely project or distinctive perspective on popular culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or other major creative work; Recognized entertainment or cultural expertise; A current project, release, or newsworthy subject relevant to television, film, music, or popular culture. Recent guests include Chuck Klosterman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Watch?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Watch cover?

Recent episodes cover TV, Television Criticism, Film, Streaming, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ringerfeed@spotify.com

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