Binge Mode: Marvel

Live from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss the most absurd plot points in Season 2 of the iconic series ’Friday Night Lights’ (1:08). Then, they are joined by The Ringer’s Shea Serrano, who offers an alternative perspective on the show (39:54). Finally, HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons comes on to toast to the winner of the season (49:27).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion explore the prolific sci-fi author Philip K. Dick’s wider canon (9:54), discuss the theme that unites their two favorite episodes of 'Electric Dreams' (17:18), power-rank their favorite actor appearances in the star-studded series (51:11), and award an unlikely duo their champion's purse (56:58).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion review the critically acclaimed fantasy film ‘The Shape of Water’ (4:01), explore the building blocks that make up the adult fairy tale (6:52), examine filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro’s use of fantastical monsters (41:15), list their favorite interspecies romances (46:14), and extol the mysterious fish-man at the center of the movie (53:48).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion review the premises for Season 4 of ‘Black Mirror’ (3:28), discuss the theme of choice and consequence in their three favorite episodes (5:36), provide the history of early online dating (46:23), highlight their favorite cross-season Easter eggs (51:34), and crown the successor to 'San Junipero' (61:20).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion answer questions submitted by you, the listeners! Topics include: 'Game of Thrones's' future, Hogwarts' houses, the Knicks and O's, and their friendship.

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion review Episode VIII of ‘Star Wars’ (3:18), explore the concept of moving on from the past for the characters and the film at large (8:25), discuss the reorganization of ‘Star Wars’ canon (55:00), list some notable nuggets from the film (59:55), and crown a worthy droid (65:27).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion review Episode VIII of ‘Star Wars’ (3:18), explore the concept of moving on from the past for the characters and the film at large (8:25), discuss the reorganization of ‘Star Wars’ canon (55:00), list some notable nuggets from the film (59:55), and crown a worthy droid (65:27).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion discuss how the Hero’s Journey informed the ‘Star Wars’ films (2:55), trace the narratives of the universe’s notable heroes and villains (6:06), explore the symbolism of the series (47:49), champion notable droids (49:52), and perform line readings from the prequels (52:54).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion dissect their three favorite episodes from Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ thus far in anticipation for Season 4 (4:00), analyze the future of technology as it relates to the show (50:25), herald the winners of virtual eternity (53:25), and run through the seven things they are most excited for this week (55:14).

The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion examine Pixar’s latest masterpiece, ‘Coco’ (4:58); highlight shared themes between ‘Coco’ and previous Pixar films (8:42); discuss representation in the Pixar universe (50:21); crown the winner of ‘Coco’ (56:44); and share the seven topics they are excited for this week (59:29).