Here are some entertainment pods that are regularly in my ear:

The Big Picture

Hosts Sean Fennessey & Amanda Dobbins review movies; featuring The Ringer colleagues (Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, Bill Simmons, & others).

Blank Check

Hosted by actor Griffin Newman and The Atlantic film critic David Sims; follows careers of notable directors who had success early in their careers and were offered a “blank check” to pursue passion projects.

The Cine-Files

Hosts Steve Morris (directing teacher) and John Rocha (voice actor/content creator) deep-dive into the world of film.

Fatal Attractions

Hosted by Matthew Turner, Leslie Pitt, Amelie Thomas, Anna Cale, & Paul Costello; for film lovers of the ’90s erotic thriller genre.

How Did This Get Made

Hosts/actors/comedians Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, & Jason Mantzoukas break down the best & worst films ever made.

Next Best Picture

A pod that reviews the latest film releases & discusses various topics w/in the world of film & the awards race.

Pods Against Tomorrow

Hosted by Hugh Manon, Abe Doubleday-Bush, & guests; discussions & analysis of noir (crime dramas from the ’40s-’50s).

Shadows of Noir

Hosted by Dan and Marc; honoring great filmmaking (in noir genre).

Unspooled

Hosts Paul Scheer (SAG Award-winning actor/writer/director; NYT bestselling author) & Amy Nicholson (film critic of the Los Angeles Times) discuss the greatest movies of all time.

We Hate Movies

Former roomies/BFFs/film buffs Andrew Jupin, Chris Cabin, Eric Szyszka & Stephen Sajdak tackle all manner of movies—good, bad and otherwise; also on YouTube.