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The Prestige TV Podcast

Did ‘Eastbound & Down’ Stick the Landing?

The Prestige TV Podcast

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Andy Greenwald is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss “Chapter 29,” the series finale of ‘Eastbound & Down.’ They open by talking about Danny McBride’s uncut style of comedy, why the HBO series warrants an extended conversation including but not limited to its comic hijinks, and how the creative team behind the show has since evolved (2:26). Along the way, they discuss its never-ending list of perfect guest stars, and the gradual character development of Kenny Powers (18:53). Later, they explain how the finale is an example of both a satisfying conclusion and radical experimentation (40:17). Finally, they answer the titular question: “Did it stick the landing?” (64:50) Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Chris Ryan Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Giancarlo Vulcano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey.

0:02.4

Hey.

0:03.3

Hey.

0:04.2

Can I talk to you guys for a second?

0:05.9

Sure.

0:07.1

Over 25 years ago, on September 29th, 1998, we watched a brainy girl with curly hair

0:12.9

and drop everything to follow a guy she only kind of knew all the way to college.

0:17.3

And so began Felicity, the brainchild of J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, starring Carrie Russell.

0:23.0

And me, Greg Grunberg, a.k.a. Sean Blumberg. It won't be confusing at all.

0:28.5

And me, Amanda Foreman, aka Felicity's roommate with the box. And I'm Juliet-Litman. I was not on

0:35.8

Felicity, but I remember every moment of it, probably better than these two do.

0:39.7

All together, we'll be revisiting our favorite moments from the show and talking to the people who help shape it.

0:44.5

We talked to Carrie Russell, of course, because she's the best. And also Scott Spadman and Scott Foley.

0:50.9

I was team Scott. I just want to lay that out there right now. And we also talk to

0:54.3

JJ and Matt, the two brains behind this amazing series and many more people who work

0:59.4

behind the scenes and in front of the camera. From Bad Robot Audio and The Ringer, this is

1:04.2

Dear Felicity. The rewatch begins on March 13th. Listen to Dear Felicity on Spotify or

1:09.7

wherever you get your podcasts.

1:11.2

From Chapter 1 to Chapter 29, from Carolina to the Congo, look at y'all jumping around like a bunch

1:27.3

of child molesters and a Chucky Cheese.

1:29.5

This is Stick the Landing, eastbound and down.

1:39.9

Hello, welcome to an episode of Stick the Landing. I'm Andy Greenwald, and I am joined by someone I've never met before. A newbie in the podcast space, Christopher Ryan. Is this a microphone? Is this how it works?

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