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Every week, Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Neil Miller enter the pop-culture discourse with a lively (and occasionally heated) debate pegged to the biggest new releases in film and television. In addition to bringing their own answer, they also consider submissions from listeners and the occasional special guest. Together via rigorous debate and a listener poll, the hosts and audience venture on a quest to find the perfect answer for each of the greatest pop culture questions of our time.

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    • Mar 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 180 EPISODES

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    The Trial by Content podcast is a highly recommended show that brings together a group of intelligent, hilarious hosts for insightful and entertaining discussions. As a fan who has been following this crew for over five years, I can confidently say that this podcast never disappoints. Whether they're dissecting Westeros, going on off-season tours, or exploring thought bubbles and beyond, the gang always delivers engaging content that keeps me coming back week after week.

    One of the best aspects of The Trial by Content podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Their camaraderie shines through their conversations, resulting in a show that feels like you're hanging out with friends. Their genuine friendship translates into natural banter and lots of laughs, making each episode an enjoyable listening experience. Additionally, their commentary is always insightful and thought-provoking. They have a knack for asking intriguing questions and delving deep into topics, elevating the discussion to another level.

    However, there are some aspects of the podcast that could be improved upon. One criticism is that the current debate format may not fully showcase the strengths of the hosts. While it can be interesting to hear them argue against each other's viewpoints, it sometimes feels like it constrains their ability to have nuanced conversations. This becomes evident when they have to defend positions they may not fully agree with, which detracts from the depth of analysis they are capable of providing. A more open-ended format could potentially allow for more organic and enriching discussions.

    In conclusion, despite its minor flaws, The Trial by Content podcast remains a must-listen for fans of these hosts and anyone seeking engaging discussions on various topics. The dynamic among the hosts is infectious, bringing joy and laughter to every episode. Although I believe there is room for improvement in terms of format, it does not overshadow the overall quality of this show. If you enjoy intelligent conversation paired with humor and camaraderie, this podcast should definitely be on your listening list.



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    Saying Goodbye to Trial by Content. Plus, Our 10 Favorite Episodes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 40:18


    Joanna and Dave are back for one final episode of ‘Trial by Content.' They reminisce about the show and talk about everything they learned and the movies they watched for the first time for the show. They go through their 10 favorite episodes of the pod and say thank you to you, the listeners. Hosts: Dave Gonzales and Joanna Robinson Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Most Superb Owl in Movies or TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 107:15


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate who is the best owl in a movie or TV show (04:51). Then, they listen to listener picks and choose which one to include in the final poll before getting into Dave's eclectic owl trivia (78:28). Now it's up to you to decide! Who is the most superb owl in movies or TV? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzalez, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Best Sundance Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 122:56


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best Sundance debut! They each reveal their top three choices and discuss listener picks to create the final poll (5:49). Later, they check in on the movies they're hearing about from this year's Sundance and give out some awards (1:09:21). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Sundance debut? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Willem Dafoe's Best Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 101:28


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate Willem Dafoe's best performance! They each reveal their top three choices and discuss listener picks to create the final poll (13:08). Later, they play a trivia game (1:08:25), and give out some awards (1:21:44). Now it's up to you to decide! What is Willem Dafoe's best performance? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Franchise That Deserves to Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 82:56


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the franchise that deserves to die (5:06)! After making their picks, they listen to some listener picks and decide which one to include in the final poll (38:30). Later, they play a trivia game (44:35) and give out some awards (1:09:36). Now it's up to you to decide! What franchise deserves to die? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Big Movie Bet of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 89:45


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna place their bets for what will be the biggest movie of 2025! They start by revealing their picks (10:11) and discussing which movie should be the listener pick (33:03). Later, they go through some reckless movie industry predictions for the year (43:35). Now it's up to you to decide! What will be the biggest movie of 2025? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Worst Thing We Watched in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 131:15


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the worst things they watched in 2024! They start by going over the results of the great movie bet (4:44). Then they go through their list of the 10 worst things they watched in 2024, all while Dave and Neil receive their punishment for losing the bet—"Tubthumping" (19:59)! Later, they talk about some of the things they liked from the year (1:45:26). You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best '90s Technology Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 91:08


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best '90s technology movie (11:22)! Then, they give out some awards (53:46) and play a trivia game (1:05:05). Later, they go through some listener suggestions that just missed the cut (1:19:29). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best '90s technology movie? You can vote for the winner on The Ringer's X feed and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies—the Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 89:03


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna continue with the latest Trial Royale by discussing ‘Training Day,' ‘Glory,' ‘Malcolm X,' and ‘Inside Man' and debating which movie should move on to the finals (07:13). Later, they go through some awards and share their thoughts on 'Gladiator' (45:23). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies, Round 2—Man of Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 101:45


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna continue with the latest Trial Royale! They discuss ‘Crimson Tide,' ‘Fallen,' ‘Inside Man,' and ‘The Equalizer' and debate which movie should move on to the finals (4:08). Later, they go through some awards and talk about their toughest cuts (50:52). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies, Round 1—Man of Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 84:20


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna begin another Trial Royale! They start this multi-week series by discussing ‘Mississippi Masala,' ‘Malcolm X,' ‘Philadelphia,' and ‘The Pelican Brief,' and debate which movie should move on to the finals (4:33). Later, they go through some awards and talk about their toughest cuts (42:09). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Denzel Washington movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 3—Final Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 91:46


    Dave and Neil are joined by the author of ‘The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft,' Diana Helmuth for the final round of The Witch Trials! In this multi-week series, they're debating the best witch movie. They start by talking about Diana's book, the portrayal of witches in movies, and what she thinks about some of the movies they've talked about so far (10:08). Then they discuss some movies that missed out on the bracket (44:00), and, finally, debate which movie should win the final poll (1:11:19). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller Guest: Diana Helmuth Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 2—Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 87:56


    Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for the second round of The Witch Trials! In this multi-week series, they debate the best witch movie. They start by talking about their favorite witches on TV (4:49) and going through some witch trivia (14:28). Later, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (29:08) before revealing the movies that will be represented in the second-round poll and debating which one should move on to the final round (42:01). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: The Witch Trials, Round 1—Magick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 98:58


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for another Trial Royale! In this multi-week series, they'll be debating the best witch movie. They begin with the European witches in the magick division. They start by discussing the popularity of witch movies (7:10). Then, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (26:28) before revealing the movies that will be represented in the first-round poll and debating which one should move on to the final round (45:59). They also discuss the witch movie that was given a first-round bye (1:25:18). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best witch movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best ‘Saturday Night Live' Cast Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 104:11


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best ‘Saturday Night Live' cast member ever! But first, they check in on the Big Movie Bet (7:39). Then, they get into their personal relationships and history with ‘Saturday Night Live' (14:15) and go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (26:49). Later, they each draft their perfect seven-member cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,' as well as which four should make it to the final poll (50:25). Now it's up to you to decide! Who is the best ‘Saturday Night Live' cast member ever? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best Jukebox Musical Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 102:46


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best jukebox musical movie! They start by talking about the movie that inspired this debate, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,' as well as why the studio is afraid to show it to the press (7:20). Then, they get into the history of jukebox musicals (19:20) and go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (37:57). Later, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (49:18). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best jukebox musical movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Biggest Movie Vanity Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 124:20


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the biggest movie vanity project! They start by talking about the movie that inspired this debate, ‘Megalopolis' (8:38). Then, they attempt to define “vanity project” (29:29) before going through some pretrial awards and dismissals (47:05). Later, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (54:25). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the biggest movie vanity project? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best Stranded-on-an-Island Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 103:23


    Best Stranded-on-an-Island MovieThis week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best stranded-on-an-island movie in honor of the 20th anniversary of ‘Lost'! They start by talking about what pieces of media they'd bring to an island (7:57) and discussing some of their favorite tropes from these movies (18:05). Then, they get into pretrial awards and dismissals (33:06). Later, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (1:01:30). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best stranded-on-an-island movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best On-Screen Mobster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 100:39


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the best on-screen mobster! They start by talking about the history of mobster movies and what they love about them (10:04). Then, they get into pretrial awards and dismissals (28:29). Later, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (40:18). Now it's up to you to decide! Who is the best on-screen mobster? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Worst Digital Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 105:08


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the worst digital resurrection! They start by discussing the character from ‘Alien: Romulus' that inspired the debate, as well as the history and ethics of digital resurrection technology (7:16). Later, they get into pretrial awards and dismissals (49:26) before revealing each of their top three choices and listening to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (1:03:02). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the worst digital resurrection? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Most Iconic Moment of the ‘Lord of the Rings' Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 91:25


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the most iconic moment of the ‘Lord of the Rings' movies! But first, they check in on the Big Movie Bet to see where things stand as the summer comes to a close (4:04). Then, they get into ‘Lord of the Rings' by talking about what the franchise means to each of them (12:21) before getting into pretrial awards and dismissals (27:31). Later, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (42:55). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the most iconic moment of the ‘Lord of the Rings' movies? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 91:16


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna look back at Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon.' They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the season (7:14). Then, they give out some “Georgie” Awards as they discuss what worked and what didn't work in the season (18:06). Later, they answer some listener questions (56:36) before talking about this week's poll: What was the best episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon' (1:17:05)? Be sure to vote in this week's poll! What was the best episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon'? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced in two weeks! We'll be back to our usual format next episode, so you can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 8 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 98:33


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the Season 2 finale of ‘House of the Dragon,' “The Queen Who Ever Was.” They start with their overall thoughts on the finale (06:10), then answer some listener questions (29:19) and get into this week's poll: Which is the most f*ckable dragon on ‘House of the Dragon' (52:45)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—the major events that we've yet to see that may or may not appear in the next two seasons (61:48). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Which is the most f*ckable dragon on ‘House of the Dragon'? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 7 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 110:34


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the seventh episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,' "The Red Sowing." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (5:42). Then, they answer some listener questions (19:21) before talking about this week's poll: Who is the best young lord in Westeros (45:38)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what to look forward to in the season finale (52:31) and break down the Episode 8 trailer (1:03:35). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who is the best young lord in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 6 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 102:50


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the sixth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,' "Smallfolk." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (04:32). Then, they answer some listener questions (11:11) before talking about this week's poll: Who else needs to be kissing on ‘House of the Dragon' (47:53)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what the events of this episode mean for the rest of the season (57:05) and break down the trailer for next week's episode (82:58). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who else needs to be kissing on ‘House of the Dragon'? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 5 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 95:05


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the fifth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,' "Regent." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (5:16). Then, they answer some listener questions (18:02) before talking about this week's poll: What character from ‘Game of Thrones' should have had a dragon (45:49)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what the events of this episode mean for the rest of the season (52:27) and break down the trailer for next week's episode (1:10:09). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! What character from ‘Game of Thrones' should have had a dragon? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 4 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 113:14


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the fourth episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.” They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (06:26). Then, they answer some listener questions (21:07) before talking about this week's poll: Who should haunt Daemon next (42:44)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what may be in store for the second half of the season (51:13) and give their mid-season predictions (62:46). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who should haunt Daemon next? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 3 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 113:21


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the third episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,' "The Burning Mill." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (6:01). Then, they answer some listener questions (10:28) before talking about this week's poll: Who is the best new character on Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' so far (56:04)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—the changes this episode made to the story and what is coming next (1:03:27) and break down the trailer for next week's episode (1:21:35). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who is the best new character on Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' so far? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 2 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 104:04


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the second episode of Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,' "Rhaenyra the Cruel." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (5:17). Then, they answer some listener questions (15:48) before talking about this week's poll: Who needs to get fired on ‘House of the Dragon' (48:03)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—theories about what may be coming this season (53:33) and break down the trailer for the remainder of the season (1:16:35). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who needs to get fired on ‘House of the Dragon'? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1 Discussion and Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 106:30


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘House of the Dragon,' "A Son for a Son." They start by talking through their overall thoughts on the episode (7:14). Then, they answer some listener questions (12:46) before talking about this week's poll: Who is the worst parent in Westeros (48:18)? Later they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—theories about what may be coming this season (55:31) and break down the trailer for the remainder of the season (1:14:51). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who is the worst parent in Westeros? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 88:17


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna look ahead to Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon.' They start with a quick recap of Season 1 (12:19). Then, they answer some listener questions (14:29) before talking about this week's poll: Who will fill the emotional void left by Paddy Considine as Viserys (53:46)? Later, they head into the Storm, where they discuss—in book-spoiling detail—what could be coming in the first few episodes of the season (1:02:48). Be sure to vote in this week's poll! Who will deliver the Paddy Considine-level performance in Season 2?? You can vote for the winner at TheRinger.com, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced next week! Also, send your ‘House of the Dragon' questions to TrialByContent@gmail.com. Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Queerest Straight Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 85:11


    This week, Dave and Joanna are joined by author and podcaster Kristin Russo to debate the queerest straight movie! They start by defining what they mean by “queerest straight movie” (7:54) before getting into pretrial awards and dismissals (12:51). Then, they reveal each of their top three choices and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (35:20). Now it's up to you to decide! What is queerest straight movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales and Joanna Robinson Guest: Kristin Russo Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Worst TV Series Finale—Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 62:04


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are live from the ATX TV Festival and they debating the worst TV series finale! They start by reading bad reviews of good finales (7:08). Then, they go through pretrial awards and dismissals (13:22) before revealing their picks for the worst TV series finale (28:58). Later, they hear a few suggestions from the audience and pick one to be added to the final poll (44:00). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the worst TV series finale? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the TV shows discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Movie or Show That Will Win Summer 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 94:51


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are debating what movie or show will win the summer! But first, Dave and Joanna give their thoughts on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' and how it stacks up against the rest of the franchise (08:30). Then, they go into some pre-summer superlatives (19:49), before they reveal their picks for biggest hit of the summer and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (57:18). Now it's up to you to decide! Which movie or TV show will win the summer? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what's to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Worst 'Star Wars' Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 93:13


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are debating the worst 'Star Wars' movie! They start by discussing what makes a good 'Star Wars' movie and how different generations receive them (7:48) Later, they get into pretrial awards and dismissals (19:21), reveal each of their top two picks for the worst 'Star Wars' movie, and listen to some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (29:19). Now it's up to you to decide! What is worst 'Star Wars' movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠TheRinger.com⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Best Member of the X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 87:53


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are debating who's the best member of the X-Men! But first, they discuss the importance of the original ‘X-Men' animated series and why ‘X-Men '97' is so successful, their favorite live-action film, and their dream cast for the upcoming MCU iteration of the team (07:08). Then, they discuss some pretrial awards and dismissals (42:44), before revealing their top three picks and hearing some of your picks to figure out which four should make it to the final poll (46:34). Now it's up to you to decide! Who is the best member of the X-Men? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what's to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Baseball Movie, Round 3—Final Round

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 78:44


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna wrap up their Baseball Trial Royale! They start with another round of baseball trivia for Joanna (9:27). Then, they give out some final awards and talk about all of the movies they missed so far (23:17). Later, they discuss the two movies that were automatically placed in the finals and which one of the final four they think will be the all-time winner (1:01:36). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best baseball movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what's to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Baseball Movie, Round 2—Minor Leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 113:49


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are joined by Ben Lindbergh to continue their Baseball Trial Royale! Now it's time for the Minor League division! They start by discussing why baseball movies work so well (6:11). Then, they play a little trivia game (16:39), and go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (38:46). Finally, they reveal the movies that will be represented in the second-round poll and debate which one should move on to the final round (56:25). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Minor League baseball movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what's to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Guest: Ben Lindbergh Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Baseball Movie, Round 1—Major Leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 89:01


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna are back for another Trial Royale! In this multi-week series, they'll be debating the best baseball movie. They begin with the Major League division! They start by discussing what makes a good baseball movie (6:00). Then, they play a little trivia game (19:58) and go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (32:01). Finally, they reveal the movies that will be represented in the first-round poll and debate which one should move on to the final round (47:29). Now it's up to you to decide! What is the best Major League baseball movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Spielberg Movie, Round 3—Final Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 68:47


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna wrap up their Steven Spielberg Trial Royale! But before they dive once more into the many great Spielberg movies, they discuss some of his worst (8:43). Then, they give out some “Stevesies Awards” as they celebrate all things Spielberg (17:30). Later, they discuss what movie they think will win the final round of the Spielberg Trial Royale (58:55). Now it's up to you to decide! What is Steven Spielberg's best movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Spielberg Movie, Round 2—Non-Sci-Fi Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 88:26


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna continue their Steven Spielberg Trial Royale. This time, it's the Non-Sci-Fi Division! They start by discussing Spielberg's dramas and the major themes he tends to focus on (8:17). Then, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (31:04). Finally, they reveal the movies that will be represented in the Non-Sci-Fi Division and debate which two should move on to the final round (43:41). Now it's up to you to decide! What is Steven Spielberg's best non-sci-fi movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trial Royale: Best Spielberg Movie, Round 1—Sci-Fi Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 78:13


    This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna kick off another Trial Royale! In this multi-week series, they'll be debating the best movie directed by Steven Spielberg. They begin with the Sci-Fi Division! They start by discussing the man himself, Steven Spielberg, and what makes his movies so special (5:57). Then, they go through some pretrial awards and dismissals (22:34). Finally, they reveal the movies that will be represented in the Sci-Fi Division and debate which two should move on to the final round (31:36). Now it's up to you to decide! What is Steven Spielberg's best sci-fi movie? You can vote for the winner at ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRinger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, on The Ringer's X feed, and in the Spotify app, where you'll find ‘Trial by Content.' The winner will be announced on the next episode! You can send your picks for the next topic and a few sentences to support your pick to ⁠⁠TrialByContent@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also submit suggestions for future ‘Trial by Content' topics. Is there a great pop culture debate that you'd like us to settle? Send it on over! For a list of all the movies discussed on this week's episode and a preview of what is to come on ‘Trial by Content,' head on over to ⁠⁠Letterboxd.com/TrialByContent⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us there! Hosts: Dave Gonzales, Joanna Robinson, and Neil Miller Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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