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The Ringer
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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Sep 15, 2022 • 32min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker join forces to discuss Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ and preview what is sure to be an epic Season 2 finale.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2022 • 30min
'American Gigolo’ Premiere Recap
Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin dive into the series premiere of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ remake starring Jon Berthal. Later, they give predictions on what to expect for the season.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap episodes 5 and 6 of HBO’s ‘Industry,’ a pair of episodes that both subvert and reinforce what viewers have come to expect from the show.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 4min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Industry’ Season 2. They discuss Yasmin’s character development, the fall of Eric, Harper’s ambition, and much more.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2022 • 30min
'The Rehearsal', Season 1
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss Nathan Fielder’s return to TV in HBO’s bizarre show ‘The Rehearsal’.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Juliet LitmanProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 43min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 13 Recap
Ben and Joanna begin their review of the series finale of 'Better Call Saul' by sharing their individual podcast preparation rituals and analyzing the episode's promo art. They then discuss Gene's escape attempt, his transformation back into Saul Goodman once he's in jail, and Marie Schrader's cameo (10:24). Next, they go over Gene's cinematic scene with the prosecuting lawyers and use callbacks from the series to talk about the reappearance of Kim Wexler and Jimmy's climactic trial/confession scene (26:40). After the break, they dive deep into the trio of flashbacks that feature Mike, Walter, and Chuck, while thoughtfully evoking storyline comparisons to H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine" and Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" (41:18). They then pivot to final scenes between Jimmy and Kim, and theorize possible future scenarios for Wexler's character (1:08:34). They end the pod by comparing the 'Better Call Saul' finale to some of their other favorites, and offer their final thoughts on the series (1:25:26).Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 31min
'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 finale of 'Westworld' by recapping the episode, asking 10 big questions about Season 4, pondering the likelihood of a fifth and final season, and more.Hosts: Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny HeifetzProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2022 • 33min
Recapping HBO’s ‘Industry’
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker briefly recap Season 1 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ before discussing the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss the growth of the show since its release, the unique way the show utilizes sexuality and drugs, the dislike for Harper’s character, Yasmin’s journey, and more.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 9min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 12 Recap
Joanna and Ben begin their review of the penultimate episode of 'Better Call Saul' by examining Kim's new life in Florida, while evoking similar storylines from other series like 'The Shield' and 'Fargo' to determine if this is the most suitable ending for this character. Next, they dissect the phone call between Gene and Kim and ponder the significance of the jail-cell-like office blinds in her office and Gene's recklessness during his heist (23:07). Then, they go over all of the visible series callbacks during Kim's visit to the Albuquerque courthouse, praise Rhea Seehorn's performance during the powerful bus scene, and speculate on Kim's future when she gets back to her life in Florida (34:25). After the break, they dive into the emotional complexities of Gene's heist scene and the welcome comedic relief of Jeff's erratic response to seeing the police outside of the house (45:43). Finally, they touch on the harrowing final scene with Marion, explore its cinematic tie-ins to other classic films, and talk about its place in the history of Gene/Saul/Jimmy's trustworthiness in the character's timeline.(52:00)Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Ben LindberghProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 20min
'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 7 Recap
Joanna, David, and Danny break down the disappointing penultimate episode of ‘Westworld’ Season 4. First, they recap everything that happened in the episode (3:54). Then, they discuss William’s fate (6:20) before getting into the major character deaths and if they even matter at all (15:34). Later, they look ahead to the finale and if it will be able to change their view of this season (1:02:03).If you have any questions or thoughts about 'Westworld', you can email Joanna, David, and Danny at EdHarrisBodySuit@gmail.comHosts: Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny HeifetzAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


