The Watch
by The Ringer
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Audience Interest
- TV show analysis
- film discussions
Podcast Focus
- weekly breakdowns of media
- insights from pop culture experts
Publishing Consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 10 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed through The Ringer
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 46 chart positions in 46 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · TV & Film#51M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · TV & Film#6300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · TV & Film#9300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · TV & Film#16300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · TV & Film#8330K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
817K to 2.6M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.7M to 8.6M🇺🇸35%🇨🇦12%🇦🇺12%+43 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.5M to 4.7M69K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 32 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Dead on Arrival? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5.
Jul 20, 2026
1h 13m 07s
The Best Shows of the Year (So Far)
Jul 16, 2026
1h 25m 23s
Will Apple Own the Emmys This Year? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E4 With Joanna Robinson.
Jul 14, 2026
50m 16s
‘Star City’ Season Finale With Creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert. Plus, Emmy Nominations!
Jul 10, 2026
57m 19s
The Best ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode Yet? Plus, ‘Star City’ Episode 7.
Jul 6, 2026
1h 04m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | Avengers: Doomsday trailerThe X-Files reboot+4 | — | Avengers: DoomsdayThe X-Files+2 | — | AvengersDoomsday+6 | — | 1h 13m 07s | ||
| 7/16/26 | televisionyear in review+3 | — | Behemoth!The Shards+4 | — | Behemoth!The Shards+5 | — | 1h 25m 23s | ||
| 7/14/26 | EmmysApple+4 | Joanna Robinson | AppleHouse of the Dragon | — | EmmysApple+5 | — | 50m 16s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Emmy nominationsspy drama+4 | Ben NediviMatt Wolpert | The RingerStar City+2 | — | Emmy nominationsStar City+6 | — | 57m 19s | ||
| 7/6/26 | World Cupbox office performance+3 | — | The RingerHouse of the Dragon+3 | EnglandMexico | World CupHouse of the Dragon+3 | — | 1h 04m 13s | ||
| 6/29/26 | House of the DragonThe Bear+4 | — | The RingerThe Bear+2 | — | The BearHouse of the Dragon+5 | — | 1h 19m 08s | ||
| 6/25/26 | comic book moviesThe Bear+3 | — | SupergirlThe Bear+1 | — | SupergirlThe Bear+4 | — | 1h 02m 16s | ||
| 6/22/26 | House of the DragonStar City+3 | — | NetflixToy Story 5+3 | — | House of the DragonStar City+3 | — | 1h 14m 39s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Widow's Bay finaleSpider-Man trailer+3 | Katie DippoldHiro Murai | The RingerWidow’s Bay+1 | — | Widow's BaySpider-Man+7 | — | 1h 14m 12s | ||
| 6/15/26 | summer TV showsLioness Season 3 teaser+4 | — | The RingerLioness+2 | — | summer TVLioness+5 | — | 58m 04s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Top ChefWidow's Bay+4 | Gail Simmons | The RingerSlow Horses+3 | — | Top ChefGail Simmons+5 | — | 1h 22m 13s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Apple TV showsstreaming television+4 | — | AppleNetflix+5 | — | Apple TVstreaming+5 | — | 1h 09m 41s | ||
| 6/4/26 | media shake upsTV fresh voices+4 | — | The RingerWidow’s Bay+4 | — | media shake upsWidow’s Bay+5 | — | 1h 18m 41s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Euphoria series finaleHacks finale+3 | — | EuphoriaHacks+2 | — | EuphoriaHacks+6 | — | 1h 21m 25s | ||
| 5/28/26 | TV showsFilm+4 | — | The RingerMobLand+6 | — | MobLandWidow’s Bay+6 | — | 1h 34m 48s | ||
| 5/22/26 | Survivor Season 50Widow's Bay Episode 5+4 | Joanna Robinson | The Duffer BrothersSurvivor+2 | — | SurvivorWidow's Bay+5 | — | 1h 03m 05s | ||
| 5/18/26 | EuphoriaTV shows+4 | Lane Brown | New York MagazineThe Ringer+2 | — | EuphoriaTV+5 | — | 1h 11m 05s | ||
| 5/14/26 | The BoysTop Chef+4 | Eric KripkeKaya McMullen | NetflixHBO+5 | — | Eric KripkeThe Boys+7 | — | 1h 25m 19s | ||
| 5/11/26 | EuphoriaCape Fear trailer+5 | — | Apple TVCape Fear+5 | — | EuphoriaCape Fear+7 | — | 1h 18m 52s | ||
| 5/7/26 | TV showsFilm trailers+3 | — | A24The Ringer+5 | — | The BearWidow’s Bay+3 | — | 1h 03m 37s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Star Wars viewershipliterary classics as TV shows+3 | — | The RingerEuphoria+3 | — | EuphoriaStar Wars+6 | — | 1h 18m 31s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Apple TV serieshorror and comedy+3 | — | The White LotusWidow’s Bay+2 | — | Widow's BayTop Chef+3 | — | 1h 17m 04s | ||
| 4/27/26 | televisionfilm+4 | Lee Sung Jin | The RingerThe White Lotus+6 | — | BeefEuphoria+6 | — | 1h 25m 48s | ||
| 4/23/26 | TV showsFilm news+3 | — | Miami ViceCop Land+2 | — | BeefTop Chef+6 | — | 1h 18m 36s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Avengers newsEuphoria discussion+3 | — | The RingerAvengers: Endgame+3 | — | AvengersEuphoria+3 | — | 1h 14m 06s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The Ringer is a prominent media company known for its deep dives into sports, pop culture, and technology, creating a unique blend of commentary and analysis. Founded by Bill Simmons, it has established itself as a go-to source for fans seeking insightful discourse on contemporary cultural phenomena. "The Watch," hosted by Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan, stands out for its conversational format and genuine camaraderie between the hosts, who analyze the latest developments in TV, movies, and music. Their discussions often blend humor with critical insight, making complex cultural conversations accessible and engaging. With an estimated listener base of 1.5 million to 5 million, the podcast attracts a diverse audience of pop culture enthusiasts who appreciate its in-depth analysis and entertaining banter. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on trending media, enhancing their viewing and listening experiences.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 69K
- Total plays: 11M
- Total reviews: 5.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 4
Castbox
- Followers: 27K
- Plays: 1.1M
- Reviews: 62
YouTube
- Subscribers: 31K
- Views: 9.6M
- Videos: 681
Podcast App
- Followers: 5.4K
- Reviews: 5.3K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.7K
- Reviews: 8
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Key insights
What the show covers
- weekly breakdowns of media
- insights from pop culture experts
- conversations on current trends
- friendship-driven discussions
Audience interests
- TV show analysis
- film discussions
- music reviews
- pop culture commentary
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed through The Ringer
- growing listener base
- potential for cross-promotion
Publishing consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 10 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent release schedule
Estimated Audience
Who listens to The Watch, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to The Watch, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are primarily young to middle-aged fans of pop culture. They enjoy in-depth discussions on TV shows, films, and music trends.
- TV analysis
- film discussions
- music reviews
- pop culture
- entertainment news
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for The Watch
Peaked at #4 in IS, top 10 in 6 of 46 tracked markets, currently #4 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| HK | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Australia | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Ireland | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| AR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| CL | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| CO | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Denmark | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| PH | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| ID | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| PT | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Sweden | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| PE | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Norway | — | #22 | #22 | — |
Chart Positions
46 placements across 46 markets.
Chart Positions
46 placements across 46 markets.