‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Drops a Surprise Episode and Previewing the Winter TV Slate. Plus, Sharon Horgan on Creating and Starring in ‘Youth.’

Chris and Andy talk about “A Story of Derry,” a surprise Halloween episode of ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ and why they think more shows should experiment with bonus drops (10:16). Along the way, they react to Curry Barker’s new short film (19:11) and the news that NBC is developing a gender-swapped police procedural inspired by ‘The Great Gatsby’ (32:29). Then they preview a handful of upcoming shows, including ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ ‘Black Doves,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099,’ and more (37:35). Later, Chris is joined by Sharon Horgan, creator and star of ‘Youth,’ to talk about the inception of the series, centering London as a character, why she writes likable yet flawed characters, and so much more (01:00:57).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Sharon Horgan

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

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