# ‘Beef’ Is Back: Season 2, Episodes 1-5 and ‘Top Chef’ S23E7

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Podcast: [The Watch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-watch-500731)
Published: 2026-04-23T23:26:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT4266172881.mp3?updated=1776994065
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Chris and Andy talk about the official announcement of director Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ reboot starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler (6:32), and the news that James Mangold is adapting his 1997 film ‘Cop Land’ into a TV series (10:33). Then they discuss the first five episodes of ‘Beef’ Season 2 (16:12). Later, they react to ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 7 (55:33). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:10:13). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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