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The dog days are over, but Ringer-Verse Recommends goes on! Listen in as the Ringer-Verse and ‘House of R' crews search the recomm-ends of the earth for hidden nerd-culture gems. They then return with the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about their fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Van, Lathan, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Jomi Adeniran, Miles Surrey, Steve Ahlman, Zach Kram, and Matt James Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Lindbergh is joined by Ringer staff writer Miles Surrey to share their thoughts on Season 2 of Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama 'Foundation.' They discuss the season's strong second half (2:45), some of the 'Game of Thrones' similarities, their favorite characters (27:00), and more. Then, they wrap up with a look ahead to a potential Season 3 (46:57). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Miles Surrey Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Lindbergh is back and he's joined by Miles Surrey to discuss the seventh episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.' The guys dive into Jen's group therapy session with Abomination and several C-list villains. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Miles Surrey Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mattie Lewis is a St. Louis-based writer and co-host of The PodHand - a podcast delving into Kentaro Miura's Berserk, dark fantasy, horror and all things grimdark. She joins us to discuss a singular work in the sci-fi/horror canon, Paul W.S. Anderson's 'Event Horizon'. We chart the film's troubled production history, extol the virtues of Anderson's workmanlike approach to his craft, and explain why attempts at film comparisons fail to capture the potency of the movie's brilliant idiosyncrasies.Apologies for the audio issues on this one! Sometimes we record onto a grapefruit instead of a computer. Follow Mattie Lewis on Twitter.Read Mattie's stories "The Dark and Drowning Sea" and "Iron and Ashes" on Gumroad.Listen and Subscribe to The PodHandRead "Hell is Only a Word: The Enduring Terror of Event Horizon" by Miles Surrey at The Ringer.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish
The Midnight Boys are joined by Ringer staff writer Miles Surrey to discuss the blockbuster superhero film 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' (05:12). They dive into why the film's B-movie attitude works for the superhero genre as well as pick apart its most outrageous moments. They are then joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the monumental post-credits scene and what its lasting effects will be for many films to come (38:44). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Guests: Miles Surrey and Mallory Rubin Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Chris Ryan joins Mal for this special mailbag episode answering your fandom questions for the summer and beyond. They weigh in on the future of Disney+'s 'Bad Batch' (05:19), the upcoming season of 'Stranger Things' (39:15), and A24's 'The Green Knight' (63:37). Later Miles Surrey joins to talk about 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' (78:34). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Chris Ryan, Jomi Adeniran, Miles Surrey, Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and TD St. Matthew-Daniel
Van Lathan is joined by Miles Surrey and Lex Pryor of The Ringer to give their instant reactions to the blockbuster beat-'em-up 'Godzilla vs. Kong.' *SPOILER WARNING*: They discuss who was declared the winner, how the humans fared, where they would like to see the series go from here, and more.
Two matches into the PL's new season, Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Miles Surrey discuss Paul Pogba pens, the endless VAR debate, Pukki the GOAT, the league's youth movement, and the all-new You Hate to See That segment. Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Micah Peters and Miles Surrey
To preview the new season, we had five Ringer staffers draft four Premier League teams, each with the goal of having the most total cumulative points at season’s end. Will Shaker Samman, Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, Miles Surrey, or your host lift the PPP trophy in May? Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Shaker Samman, Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, Miles Surrey
We break down the final episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3. We discuss the emotional ending and look ahead to Season 4. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
We break down episodes 4 through 6 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3, breaking down Hopper's dad-bod corner, the best music cues, and much more. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
We break down episodes 1 through 3 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3, offering our thoughts on the Russians, the Mind Flayer, Hopper’s dad-bod, characters we ship, our favorite musical cues, and, of course, ’80s nostalgia. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
We break down our favorite celebrity moments from 2019 so far, including Sophie Turner’s marriage to Joe Jonas (14:00), Anjelica Huston and Jacki Weaver’s feud (23:57), and Keanu Reeves’s comeback (41:25). Host: Andrew Gruttadaro Guests: Alyssa Bereznak, Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, Lindsay Zoladz, and Miles Surrey
We discuss the 11th episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Lamster.” We break down Wendy’s change of heart during her medical license hearing, Axe’s intervention by the hands of his own staff, Rebecca’s deal with Taylor, and Connerty’s breaking of the law in order to close in on Chuck. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
We break down everything from Season 2 of ‘Barry’ and discuss our favorite episodes, moments, and quotes from the season before offering predictions and insights into the Season 2 finale and Season 3 (slight spoiler warning!). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Chris Almeida, Miles Surrey, Kate Knibbs
We toast the end of the PL season with a star-studded show: Ryan O’Hanlon and Chris Ryan join to discuss Liverpool falling short to Manchester City and the superiority of English football (0:54). Then we issue exit surveys on Manchester City with Tyler Tynes (36:30), Chelsea with Miles Surrey and Shaker Samman (44:35), and Spurs with Kevin Clark (57:10). Then the hosts discuss the states of Arsenal and United before doling out some PL awards (69:20). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guests: Ryan O'Hanlon, Chris Ryan, Tyler Tynes, Miley Surrey, Shaker Samman, Kevin Clark
We break down everything from Season 2 of ‘Cobra Kai,’ handing out awards for MVP, LVP, Most 2019 Moment, and much more. Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Miles Surrey, Chris Almeida
Sean is joined by Miles Surrey to assess the landscape of DC films after the breakout success of ‘Shazam!' (2:00). Then, 'Shazam!' director David F. Sandberg swings by to talk about how he turned his terrifying short, 'Lights Out,' into a feature-film career in Hollywood, the movies that inspired him, and his future in the DCEU (13:30). Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: David F. Sandberg and Miles Surrey
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the fourth episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Overton Window”. They breakdown Chuck’s big speech, the implications it has on his and Wendy’s relationship going forward, and Chuck and Axe’s relatively peaceful alliance (so far). Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
After a busy two weeks of football, the FC crew is joined by Miles Surrey to discuss VAR (6:10), the draws for the CL and Europa League quarterfinals (11:40), Zizou’s return (19:00), CR7 vs. Messi (25:30), Mané vs. Salah (29:00), the Premier League table (34:10), the most lovable players (53:30), and much, much more. Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guest: Miles Surrey
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey break down the first episode of ‘Billions’ Season 4: “Chucky Rhoades’s Greatest Game.” They discuss Chuck attempting to drum up good will after being ousted as attorney general and the ongoing battle between Axe Capital and Taylor Mason Capital. Hosts: Alison Herman, Miles Surrey
With the Premier League season halfway over, the 'Ringer FC' crew answers burning questions about the top six: Miles Surrey joins to talk about Chelsea’s signing of Christian Pulisic and Manchester United’s resurgence (5:00) while the xG god Ryan O’Hanlon triumphantly returns to discuss Liverpool’s chances as well as City, Spurs, and Arsenal (29:30). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about movies to pay attention to as awards season begins, including ‘A Star Is Born’ (1:13) and ‘Green Book’ (16:14). Then Chris speaks with Miles Surrey about everything that has happened so far in Season 4 of 'Better Call Saul' (20:31). Read Miles Surrey’s recap of ‘Better Call Saul’ S4E8 here.
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins sit down to talk about the increasingly weird press tour for ‘A Star Is Born’ (1:40), Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s relationship as he heads back to rehab (20:08), the Geoffrey Owens debacle (28:40), and Gwyneth Paltrow’s company, Goop, getting sued over its vaginal eggs (35:24). Read updates about 'A Star Is Born' by Miles Surrey here.
In this episode, I provide my concluding thoughts on the final two episodes of "Sharp Objects." I discuss episode 7 ("Falling") and episode 8 ("Milk"). I discuss female violence, my conflicting emotions about the ending, why this is one of the most important shows I've ever seen, and much more. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. Original artwork by Dhiyanah Hassan Full show notes: Webmd defintion of Munchausen By Proxy The Sixth Sense Mommy Dead and Dearest Lizzie Borden Lizzie Borden film More about Angela Carter 's short story "The Fall River Axe Murders" The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks (available on Scribd, use my affiliate link to get 60 days free) Patty Duke and Tiffani Amber Thiessen tv movie "A Killer Among Friends" Miles Surrey, "In Sharp Objects, the Answers Were There All Along"
The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey connect to discuss that Ben Kim elevator scene (3:43), comparisons between Jock Jeffcoat and Rex Tillerson (9:53), and Maria Sharapova’s cameo (25:50).
The Ringer's Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the introduction of John Malkovich's character, Russian oligarch Grigor Andolov (3:05); how art imitates life through Jock Jeffcoat (14:!3); and how Axe and Taylor's relationship continues to evolve (25:27). More from The Ringer: ‘Billions’ Superlatives: The Disappearance of Dollar Bill’s Dollar Bill Ari Spyros of ‘Billions’ Is the Most Brilliantly Hateable Character on TV
The Ringer's Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the significance of Chuck and Axe being on the same side (5:11), the most scarring food moments of the episode (7:32), and this week's MVPs (17:47). More from The Ringer: Read Miles' 'Billions' recaps here Subscribe to 'The Dave Chang Show'