Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

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4.5 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Andy is joined by Damon Lindelof for a full breakdown of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ First, they talk about the teaser that was released for Vince Gilligan’s new show, ‘Pluribus,’ starring Rhea Seehorn (4:24). Then they talk about ‘Fantastic Four’ and discuss whether, between the success of this movie and ‘Thunderbolts*,’ Marvel might be back on the upswing (22:31). Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Damon Lindelof Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	We've grown up surrounded by beauty ideals that promised confidence, but often delivered shame.
0:05.5	In a special episode of a millennial mind, I sat down with Nicola Adams to explore how
0:10.4	appearance-based compliments and body talk shape our self-worth without us realizing it.
0:15.9	In partnership with the Dove Self-Esteen project, we unpack the tools to change the conversation
0:20.6	for ourselves
0:21.6	and for future generations. Listen now and download the free body confidence journal at Dove.com
0:28.0	forward slash Y2K.
0:30.6	I need sports to have to clear the room.
0:33.6	Stand up and walk now.
0:36.2	Hello and welcome to the watch.
0:38.2	My name is Andy Greenwald.
0:39.3	I have no official title at The Ringer,
0:41.2	and I am joined in the studio, not by Chris Ryan today,
0:44.7	but by the next best thing, our good friend Damon Lindelof.
0:48.0	Welcome back.
0:49.3	I'm hair deprived.
0:52.1	I wear hats.
0:53.3	You do.
0:53.5	I have glasses.
0:55.1	So other than my complete lack of sports knowledge, I know a little bit about sports.
1:01.0	Yeah, you've talked about attending sporting events recently, right?
1:05.0	Yes, it's true.
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