The Watch Creators & Guests

Chris Ryan is the Editorial Director of Ringer, and co-host of The Watch Podcast.

Andy Greenwald is an author, critic, podcaster and screenwriter. He has contributed to The Washington Post, Blender, Entertainment Weekly, The Village Voice, MTV Magazine, Complex and Magnet. Currently he co-hosts The Watch Podcast.

Kaya McMullen is an Audio Producer at The Ringer

Jon Favreau is a political commentator and the former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. Favreau attended the College of the Holy Cross, graduating as valedictorian. He is the co-host of Pod Save America.

Joanna Robinson is a Hollywood writer covering TV and film for Vanity Fair. She also hosts a number of podcasts including A Cast of Kings, Storm of Spoilers, and The Station Agents.

Rembert Browne is a writer. He primarily focuses on pop culture, politics, and sports.

Mark Duplass is a film director and producer, actor, musician, screenwriter, and author. He was a co-star of the FX television series The League. Duplass often makes films with his brother Jay

Executive Editor at The Ringer and Co-host of Binge Mode

Reggie Ugwu is a pop culture reporter for The New York Times.

Maya Ray Thurman Hawke is an American actress and model, known for her debut album Blush.

Eric Ripert is a chef, author, and television personality.

David Sims is a Staff Writer of The Atlantic and co-Host of the Blank Check with Griffin & David Podcast.

Sean Fennessey is the Chief Content Officer of The Ringer.

Paul Scheer, born January 31, 1976, in New Hyde Park, New York, is a SAG Award-winning actor, writer, producer, pod-caster, and director. Scheer is a series regular on the Emmy nominated Showtime series Black Monday opposite Don Cheadle. He also is known for his role as Andre on the hit FX show The League, as well as his role of Mitch in Fresh off the Boat, and Stevie on Veep. Scheer won the Screen Actors Guild Award (2018) for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Veep. In 2019, he won the HollyWeb Festival award for best comedy in The Amazing Gayl Pile.

Jason Mantzoukas is a versatile actor, comedian, and writer known for his sharp wit and memorable character roles. Born in Nahant, Massachusetts, Mantzoukas has made significant contributions to television and film, with notable roles in "The League" (2009-2015), "Parks and Recreation" (2011-2015), and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2013-2021). His distinctive voice has led to numerous voice acting roles in animated series such as "Big Mouth" (2017-present) and "Invincible" (2021-present). Mantzoukas is also a co-host of Earwolf’s popular podcast "How Did This Get Made?" where he humorously critiques bad movies. He continues to entertain audiences with his unique comedic style and dynamic performances.

Joseph Weisberg is an American television writer-producer, novelist and school teacher. Weisberg is best known as the creator and executive producer of the FX TV series The Americans.

Senior Creative at The Ringer, Co-host of Binge Mode, Host of the Takeline podcast, and Emmy-nominated host of NBA Desktop.

Charles Holmes is a music journalist. Currently, he is a staff Writer at Rolling Stone, where he covers modern rap, celebrity products, and American pop culture.Before joining Rolling Stone, Holmes wrote for Billboard, Complex and MTV News. He was co-host of the podcast "The Ringer Music Show."

Bill Simmons is a well-known sports analyst, author, and podcaster, recognized for his influential work in sports media. He founded the popular website Grantland and the sports and pop culture website The Ringer, both of which have been highly regarded for their insightful and engaging content. Simmons has also authored several best-selling books on sports and pop culture and hosted the successful podcast "The Bill Simmons Podcast." His tenure as an analyst on ESPN and his innovative approach to sports journalism have earned him a dedicated following and significant influence in the field of sports media.