The Prestige TV Podcast

Bill Simmons is joined by Joanna Robinson and Derek Thompson to discuss the Season 1 finale of 'Succession.' They analyze how this finale established the tone as the show came into its own and set the stakes for the series to come.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Joanna Robinson, Derek Thompson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Just as the hook brings you back, Jo and Rob are back to discuss the great season finale of ‘Poker Face’!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 8 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the introduction of a new group of people and their creepy religious leader, David. They also break down Ellie’s efforts to protect an injured Joel, as well as all the other action from the episode.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the eighth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss David as a false prophet, the biblical parallels and religious symbolism throughout, and what made the action-packed penultimate episode one of the most exciting episodes of the season.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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At the top of an icy mountain with an overpriced SUV, Joanna and Rob return to recap the ninth episode of ‘Poker Face.’

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey, and they start by reacting to the announcement that the fourth season of HBO’s ‘Succession' will be the final one. Then, they discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of 'Succession,’ titled "Which Side Are You On?"

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 7 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They start by discussing some recent listener emails and behind-the-scenes reveals they missed last week (5:01). Then, they break down everything that happens in the episode, from Ellie’s choice to not leave Joel to the flashback of her beautiful but doomed romance (21:23).

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the seventh episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss their differing opinions regarding how the episode landed, the story of Riley and Ellie’s teenage romance, and the conflicting ideologies of FEDRA and the Fireflies. Along the way, the guys talk about whether or not the significance of the Infected has become somewhat diminished throughout the season.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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With a flourish, Joanna and Rob discuss the juiciest and most meta episode of 'Poker Face' to date.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us,’ breaking down each character and story moment as Joel and Ellie continue their search for Tommy and the Fireflies.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the sixth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how this episode finally cements Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter bond and their love for each other. Along the way, the guys talk about Tommy’s return, the Jackson community, and whether or not the season will finish strong.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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It's time to rev those engines as Joanna and Rob race into the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Joanna and Mallory are back to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything from the introduction of Henry and Sam to the development of Kathleen as an antagonist. Then, they discuss the heartbreaking ending to the episode and how it could change Ellie going forward.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fifth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the moral complexities of both Kathleen and Henry, as well as what it means to be a “good” or “bad” person in the apocalypse. Next, they talk about Sam and Henry’s tragic demise and how the show’s side characters continue to be just as compelling as Joel and Ellie. Along the way, the guys debate whether this episode is the strongest of the series so far.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Time to "Exit Stage Death" with Jo and Rob as they take a look at the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Joanna and Mallory are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ creator, Patrick Somerville, to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship and the introduction of Kathleen. They also discuss how the show compares to ‘Station Eleven.’

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Guest: Patrick Somerville

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fourth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They briefly address the internet discourse surrounding “Long, Long Time” before discussing how Joel’s traumatic past experiences are the backbone of his protective nature. Next, the guys discuss Ellie’s violent streak and how she’s evolved from the beginning of the season. Finally, they talk about Kathleen’s ruthlessness and her band of hostile raiders, the Hunters.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Jo and Rob are back to assess monkey pre-cogs and talk about the latest episode of 'Poker Face.'

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Paying attention to things is how we show love, and Joanna and Mallory leave no stone unturned as they dive deep into the third episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They start with Bill and Frank’s story and discuss how the episode was able to portray light in the dark world that they created. Plus, they share their thoughts on the song choices throughout the episode, explain how the show’s story line differs from the game, and examine Joel and Ellie’s evolving dynamic.

A link to the cinematic playthrough Joanna is watching can be found here.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the third episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They explain what makes this standout episode so special and why it immediately deserves a place in the pantheon of great TV episodes. Next, the guys discuss the significance of Bill and Frank’s love story and how it mirrors Joel and Ellie’s relationship. Later, they talk about the brilliant casting choices of Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett. Finally, Charles closes by asking Van what his fruit and video game of choice would be during the apocalypse.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Rob Mahoney joins Joanna Robinson to discuss the opening four-episode run of the intuitive, superpowered detective show created by Rian Johnson, streaming on Peacock.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything that happens in the episode, from the cold open in Indonesia to the tendril-filled kiss at the end of the episode that led to the death of another character. They also talk about some of the adaptation choices the show is making and the highly anticipated third episode.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They unpack why the show is already being so well-received, as well as the impact of HBO’s prestigious Sunday-night time slot. Later, the guys discuss how they feel about the show’s world-building and how the environment's significant role in the story line adds a new dynamic to the infected. Along the way, Charles surprises Van with a pair of new podcast segments.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They start with an overview of the franchise and their relationships with it (5:24). Then, they go through everything that happens in the episode, from the cold open set in 1968 to the introduction of Joel and eventually Tess and Ellie in 2023 (25:35). Later, they talk about some of their favorite Easter eggs from the episode (1:50:31).

If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the unforgettable opening sequence, Joel and Ellie’s character traits, what makes the show a difficult watch, and the major impact this show could have on the future of video game adaptations.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Producer: Kai Grady

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Mal and Ben get together to discuss the first four episodes of '1923,' Taylor Sheridan's prequel to the popular 'Yellowstone' series. They begin by sharing their overall impressions of the show, and remark at Sheridan's voluminous amount of quality programming. Next, they dive into the excellence of stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and the methods in which they were cast for the series (12:00). Then, they talk about the character elements that surprised them, their favorite scenes and story lines, and speculate about the identity of John Dutton's father (22:16). They end the pod by revealing their awards, and final thoughts on the series so far (44:21).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney give their thoughts on the finale as well as the season as a whole for FX’s ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble.’ They delve into the show’s interpretation of main character syndrome with Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of Dr. Toby Fleishman, and highlight Claire Danes’s performance on the show as well as the arc of her character, Rachel. Plus, they reflect on how this series fits into the larger landscape of television this past year.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Jade Whaley and Eduardo Ocampo

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 9 and 10 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They discuss this season’s inconsistent pacing, how it stacks up against the first season, and the heartbreaking finale, before they close with some superlatives.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producer: Kai Grady

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Joanna Robinson is joined by Mike White, writer and director of ‘The White Lotus,’ to discuss the second season of the show, including his inspirations for the story lines, his reaction to the copious fan theories that flooded the internet, the execution of the season finale, and a little bit about what next season might look like.

Host: Joanna Robinson

Guest: Mike White

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Bill, Jo, and Mal get together to share their reactions to the second-season finale of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' They touch on all of their favorite scenes and performances, particularly Jennifer Coolidge's rendition of Tanya, and talk about the overall theme of the season. After the break, they dive into their winners and losers of the episode and speculate on future locations for the show (25:42). They end the pod by submitting their top-five MVP ballots for the season and discuss which characters they'd like to see return for Season 3 (58:50).

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 7-8 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They open with a brief apology to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, before discussing Bela’s self-destructive nature, the two-episode weekly release structure, Leighton coming out to her dad, and a brief look ahead to next week’s final two episodes.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producer: Kai Grady

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Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin convene for a deep dive, as they are wont to do, into the myriad theories circulating the internet and their brains concerning the mysterious finale ending of Season 2 of ‘The White Lotus.’ They are joined by television writer and podcast host Starlee Kine to go through each character grouping and discuss their predictions and the internet’s predictions.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Guest: Starlee Kine

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Joanna and Charles return to make sense of the final four episodes of the Netflix show 'Wednesday' and to see what they can look forward to in a potential second season.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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They're creepy and they're kooky, Charles and Jo are here to discuss the wildly popular and all-together ooky Netflix show 'Wednesday.' They react to the first four episodes and discuss the evolution of the Addams family through the years and what a modern-day adaptation brings!

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson recap episode 6 of ‘The White Lotus,’ including the cowboy reveal, the violent arcs reaching their ends, and what they think will reveal itself in the final episode. 

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is back and so are Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker to break down the latest episodes with all the gossip and laughs that come with it!

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin recap episodes 4 and 5 of 'The White Lotus.' They talk about the addition of Tom Hollander to the cast (1:00), all of the sexual politics going on in the show (18:12), and make some predictions for the rest of the season (38:48).

Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 3-4 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They are joined by Zoe Simmons to discuss cringey aspects of the show, situationships vs. relationships, messy characters, and how the show differs from ‘Euphoria.’

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Guest: Zoe Simmons

Producer: Kai Grady

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Sean takes a break from the world of film to join Joanna for a breakdown of the streaming television miniseries created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Joanna and Sean debate whether the show should have been a movie instead, key missing components, Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of the lead character, and more. Plus, they have a broader conversation about the current landscape of streaming and where ‘Fleishman’ ranks among the top shows of 2022.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Sean Fennessey

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker briefly recap the first season of Mindy Kaling’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ before diving into the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss why the HBO Max comedy series should be considered prestige television, how the show realistically handles sex in college, the most relatable moments in the season so far, and some small nitpicks.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

Producer: Kai Grady

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Jo and Mal get together to talk about the last four episodes of Season 5 of 'The Crown' on Netflix. They dissect their favorite scenes and react to the remarkable acting performances, particularly Elizabeth Debicki's depiction of Princess Diana. They end the pod by making their predictions for Season 6 and handing out their awards. (1:20:23)

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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Bill and Joanna get together again to dissect their favorite scenes and performances from the third episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. Along the way they speculate on whether we'll see a Laura Dern appearance this season, debate Michael Imperioli's acting potency, and examine 'The Godfather' tie-ins to the episode (18:54). They end the pod by making their predictions for Episode 4 and revealing their Emmy favorite from the show so far (36:23).

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

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Charles and Van are back to talk ‘Atlanta’ for the final time. The guys dive into the madness of Darius’s solo journey, then discuss Earn, Alfred, and Van’s experience at a blacked-owned sushi restaurant, as well as the overall surrealism of the show. Later, they rank each season of ‘Atlanta’ and debate where the show falls amongst other shows in the Prestige TV pantheon.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Jo and Mal are back to break down episodes 4-6 of the fifth season of ‘The Crown.' They discuss the characterization of Philip, share their thoughts on the Charles-centric fifth episode, and of course close the show by handing out awards.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

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A new season of 'The Crown' is upon us, and Jo and Mal are here to break down the first three episodes of the full season drop now on Netflix.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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In anticipation of the fifth season of 'The Crown', Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin sit down to take a look back at the first four seasons of the prestige Netflix show and what it can bring to the new season and cast for Season 5.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Charles Holmes and Joana Robinson discuss the latest adaptation of Anne Rice’s gothic novel, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ on AMC. While the show has no ties to the 1994 film adaptation, they discuss the differences between the two before praising Jacob Anderson’s portrayal as Louis de Pointe du Lac, and the dedication to maintaining the authenticity of the entire production. They also debate whether the show has enough draw to bring more subscribers to AMC+, how race played an important part of the show, the use of music, differences from the novel, and more.

Hosts: Joana Robinson and Charles Holmes

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the second episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' and they begin by exploring the character dynamics between the son/father/grandfather trio of Albie, Dominic, and Bert. They then juxtapose Michael Imperioli and Jennifer Coolidge's famous on-screen personas to their 'White Lotus' performances before dissecting their favorite scenes and Mike White's writing style.(12:01) After the break, they pick their winners and losers of the episode and and make their predictions for the rest of the season.(27:18)

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton

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Charles and Van go deep into the countryside as they breakdown Alfred’s wild hog-filled, tractor-ridden adventure and what this solo journey means for the development of the character.

Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the Season 2 premiere of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. They begin their conversation by examining the show's evolution from limited series to Emmy-winning juggernaut heading into its second season while also shining a light on director Mike White's stylistic contributions. They then dive into the show's character dynamics, talk about the effectiveness of releasing a series in a weekly format vs. an all-at-once binge, and debate why 'The White Lotus' is so special.(7:02) Finally, they rank their favorite subplots, appreciate Aubrey Plaza's impeccable performance as Harper Spiller, and break down the pivotal scenes from the episode.(28:49)

Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton

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