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The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.
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May 8, 2023 • 37min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ cocreator-director-star Bill Hader to break down the fifth episode of the season and why he felt like it was time to take a big swing in the narrative structure of the show.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 1h 9min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the seventh episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the brutally honest confrontation between Shiv and Tom and whether the two can actually recover this time, the reveal of Matsson’s bogus subscriber numbers, and Kendall’s heated meetup with Rava. Along the way, they talk about the shifting power dynamics between the siblings and the chaos of the pre-election party. They close by updating their predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season and debating the effectiveness of the final season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 29min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7 Precap
This week Wos is joined by Rob Mahoney. Their discussion begins by examining the growing cracks in the Roy brothers’ alliance, praising Lukas Matsson’s role as a narrative chaos agent, and talking about some of their favorite scenes from Episode 6. After the break, they shine a light on the nuances of Tom and Shiv’s onscreen dynamics and dissect the Episode 7 preview (15:48).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Rob MahoneyProducers: Richie Bozek and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 1h 45min
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap
The hosts dive deep into the gripping events of 'Yellowjackets' Season 2, revealing the tension between Callie and Shauna during an interrogation. Misty's newfound fame adds a surprising twist. They explore haunting themes of motherhood and guilt, especially focusing on Shauna's struggles. Unraveling hidden clues, they discuss intriguing symbolism and character dynamics that add depth to the narrative. With humor, they also touch on personal topics like the merits of pineapple on pizza, creating a lively and engaging discussion.

May 1, 2023 • 40min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ cocreator-director-star Bill Hader to break down the fourth episode of the season, including the various influences Hader drew from in stitching together the episode.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the sixth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss how this episode effectively satirizes the tech and Hollywood industries, Kendall Roy in rare form onstage, and Lukas Matsson’s strategy to drive a wedge between the Roy siblings. Along the way, they talk about an all-time low for Roman and his destructive impulsiveness as well as Tom’s comeback. They close by questioning the legitimacy of the Living+ product launch and updating their predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 34min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6 Precap
Chris and Wos start the pod by discussing how Kendall Roy’s transparent fronting was consistently being tested during the Scandinavian trip, and then give flowers to Alexander Skarsgard's excellent portrayal of Lukas Matsson. They later dive into banquet etiquette, the glaring culture clash between the European and American corporate factions, and how Matsson utilized his imposing presence throughout the retreat (6:04). Next, they attempt to decipher the intricate commentary and interactions between the major players, shine a light on the Tom and Shiv saga, and share their favorite one-liners from Episode 5 (16:48).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
'Love & Death’ Episodes 1-3
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney reunite to discuss the true crime drama ‘Love & Death,’ based on the story of Candy Montgomery (1:00). Then Joanna speaks with show writer David E. Kelly and director Lesli Linka Glatter about their collaborative effort on the show (50:00).Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyGuests: Lesli Linka Glatter and David E. KelleyProducers: Sasha Ashall and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 51min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ cocreator-director-star Bill Hader to break down the third episode of the season, as well as its shocking ending.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 58min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the fifth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the alarming revelations regarding Lukas Matsson’s personal life and the complicated dynamic between him and the Roy siblings. Along the way, they also talk about Roman and Kendall’s inability to effectively handle the GoJo deal and Shiv’s behind-the-scenes strategic maneuvering. They close with predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


