Here are the pods that are my regularly in my ear (Fall/Winter 2025):
Movies, TV/Streaming Shows, & Pop Culture:
Hosts Sean Fennessey & Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see; plus: Top 5s, movie drafts, Oscars analysis, & more, featuring a cast of The Ringer colleagues (Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, Bill Simmons, and more).
Follows the career of notable directors who had significant success early in their careers and were then offered a “blank check” to pursue passion projects; hosted by actor Griffin Newman and The Atlantic film critic David Sims.
Mean Streets – The Film Noir Podcast
Dr. Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth deep dive into the noir genre.
A pod that reviews the latest film releases & discusses various topics w/in the world of film & the awards race.
Hugh Manon & Abe-Doubleday Bush reinvestigate noir (classic, neo, & pastiche films) w/ their guest (AKA “Ace in the Hole”).
News & Politics:
Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams
In this weekly pod, Democratic changemaker Stacey will break down the biggest issues we face into action items, introduce us to those working for good, & share ways to get involved.
Every SAT & TUES, former Obama speechwriter/comedian Jon Lovett is joined comics, journalists, politicians, & celebs to break down the biggest (& dumbest) stories in politics & culture.
PSA is a convo re: politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, & Tommy Vietor. They’re joined by journos, activists, politicians, entertainers, & world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new eps every TUES, WED, & FRI.
Hosted by three constitutional law profs– Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, & Melissa Murray– this pod provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court.
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