Channel 33
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Channel 33, part of the Ringer Podcast Network, is a collection of shows covering pop culture, sports, and tech.
June 2
‘The Big Picture’ — Amy Schumer’s Career Arc, and ‘Snatched’ Director Jonathan Levine on Making Comedies With Big Names and Dealing With Bad Reviews
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey discusses comedic storytelling and Amy Schumer’s career arc, from stand-up comedian to movie star, with Jason Zinoman of The New York Times (0:50). Then Sean is joined by filmmaker Jonathan Levine (The Wackness, 50/50) to discuss collaborating with Schumer on his new comedy, Snatched, his own career arc, finding his path, and dealing with bad reviews (14:20).
June 1
‘Jam Session’ — Hot Topics: The Rock, the Biebs, and ‘Felicity’
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the Rock’s star power (5:00), Justin Bieber’s smugness and catchy new single (14:00), Ellen Pompeo’s Hamptons retreat (23:00), Keri Russell’s star on the Walk of Fame (32:00), and Lorde’s elitist Instagram comments (42:00).
May 30
‘Bachelorette Party’ — DeMario’s Deceit, Celebrity Guests, and Whaboom!
Juliet Litman is joined by her colleague Hannah Giorgis to break down Episode 2. They discuss DeMario’s surprise guest (1:29), celebrity appearances by Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis (23:17) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31:43), and evaluate some of the contestants (38:34).
May 29
T-Pain, ‘T-Wayne,’ and the Birth of Auto-Tune
Micah Peters sits down with hip-hop pioneer T-Pain to discuss the impromptu release of T-Wayne, a project with Lil Wayne dating back to 2009 (2:55), T-Pain’s discovery of Auto-Tune (13:15), and how Auto-Tune creeped into mainstream hip-hop (17:15). Later, T-Pain shares his new and upcoming projects (30:48) and explains his new antisocial music mindset (34:35).
May 26
‘Teenage Emotions,’ Lil Yachty’s Brand, and the Next Generation of Hip-Hop
Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Justin Charity discuss Lil Yachty’s new album, Teenage Emotions. They examine Yachty’s brand vs. his music (7:40) and the album cover art (11:33), and try to determine an overarching theme to the project (31:09). Finally, they answer this question: Is Teenage Emotions any good (39:02)?
May 26
‘War Machine’ Director David Michôd on Making a Big-Budget Film With Brad Pitt for Netflix
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with The Hollywood Reporter’s Matthew Belloni about the Netflix controversy at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and how streaming services are reshaping the movie industry (1:00). Then Sean is joined by filmmaker David Michôd to discuss his new film, War Machine, and making a big-budget war movie with Brad Pitt for a streaming service (14:00).
May 23
‘Bachelorette Party’ — First Impressions With the Sports Gal
Juliet Litman sits down with the Sports Gal to discuss Rachel’s debut as the Bachelorette (02:00), the “whaboom” guy (06:00), a not-so-romantic kiss with Bryan (14:30), their sleeper picks (18:50), the unacceptable purring (25:00), and some of their favorite entrance props (30:45).
May 23
‘The Press Box’ — ‘Baseball Tonight,’ Fox News, and Cubs Coverage
Bryan Curtis is joined by MLB Network’s Brian Kenny to discuss the decline of Baseball Tonight (5:00). Then, Ringer staff writer Claire McNear joins to give her thoughts on why Fox News refuses to cover Trump’s ties to Russia (20:30). Finally, Jon Greenberg, lead columnist for The Athletic, chimes in to give his firsthand experience of covering the Chicago Cubs after the curse (33:10).
May 19
When the Robots Reach the Road
Ben Lindbergh, who still doesn’t have a driver’s license, investigates how far away we are from a driverless future, the utopian (and dystopian) visions of what a driverless world could look like, the hurdles that have to be cleared, and whether driverless cars can arrive in time to save him (and other licenseless citizens) the trouble of ever learning to parallel park.
May 18
‘Bachelorette Party’ — The Return of the Contestant Bios
Juliet Litman and Andrew Gruttadaro team up to discuss the latest news from the world of The Bachelor (02:00) and then jump into the Bachelorette bios (07:00), giving out awards such as “First Impression Rose” (09:30) and “Highest Paradise Potential” (12:00), and pick their favorite to take home the final rose (32:45).
May 16
Jam Session — Steve Harvey’s Work Etiquette, Katy Perry, and Harry Styles’s Album
Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss Steve Harvey’s stern memo and work expectations (5:00), Katy Perry’s press tour and feminist brand (15:00), Pippa Middleton’s wedding plans (26:00), Harry Styles’s love life and inspiration for songs (30:00), and Goldie Hawn’s quest to live forever (38:00).
May 15
Doug Liman on ‘The Wall’ and Making Movies His Way
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with BuzzFeed’s Alison Wilmore about Doug Liman’s career and his notable films, including the Bourne franchise and Edge of Tomorrow (0:01). Then Liman joins the podcast to discuss making his new war film, The Wall, and why he changed the ending six months after finishing production (6:50).
May 12
Guy Ritchie and the Challenges of Making ‘King Arthur’
Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan explore the career arc of renowned director Guy Ritchie (0:30) before sitting down with Ritchie (10:00) to discuss the challenges of making his new film, King Arthur, and his personal philosophies surrounding fear, results, and self-confidence.
