Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.

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Tv & Film

4.5 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Brosnahan and become an anthology series (02:23). Then they talk about the first episode of Apple TV+’s new golf show, ‘Stick,’ starring Owen Wilson, and why ultimately the pilot felt discombobulated (08:17). Finally, they are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about his new TV movie, ‘Mountainhead,’ and how he made it in under six months (22:25). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Jesse Armstrong Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.4	I need sports to have to clear the room.
0:34.6	Stand up and walk now.
0:37.4	Hello, and welcome to The Watch.
0:39.4	My name is Chris Ryan.
0:40.7	I am an editor at the ringer.com.
0:43.5	And joining me on the other line, Apple TV has convinced him to take up golf.
0:49.5	It's Andy Greenwald.
0:51.7	Do you think they could do what you could never do?
0:54.8	Do you really think that?
0:56.3	Come on.
0:56.5	To dig deep and find your inner swing.
1:00.4	I mean, you got to get your swing thoughts together.
1:01.9	That's the number one thing.
1:03.1	Do you think that my refusal to engage with golf is payback for your refusal to engage in the
1:09.3	films of Miyazaki?
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