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Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.
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Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 39min
Emily Andras Takes Us Inside the Fight to Save 'Wynonna Earp'
This Weeks Top 5 Topics:
The Simpsons has been renewed (3:13)
The 2021 Golden Globes recap (12:57)
Hits and misses of winter television, with Inkoo Kang (25:54)
Showrunner Spotlight: Emily Andras ('Wynonna Earp') (45:52)
Critics Corner (1:28:23)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 43min
'It's a Sin' creator, Russel Davies, on TV's LGBTQ evolution; Paramount+ decoded
This Weeks Top 5 Topics:
Paramount+ has come into focus (2:59)
Kevin Feige made his TCA debut (21:02)
The 78th annual Golden Globes, with Scott Feinberg (30:20)
Showrunner Spotlight: Russell Davies ('It's a Sin') (49:08)
Critics Corner (1:33:46)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2021 • 1h 34min
Ron Moore on ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Outlander’ and His Big New Disney Deal
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
A 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' spinoff at Amazon (3:10)
Veteran shows are coming to an end (9:22)
Chris Harrison leaves The Bachelor, with Jackie Strause (18:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Ron Moore ('For All Mankind') (34:38)
Critics Corner (1:17:11)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 45min
Joss Whedon and Gina Carano's implosion; Jenny Lumet on how #MeToo led to 'Clarice'
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Joss Whedon and Gina Carano controversy, with Aaron Couch (11:58)
(Topic 1 continued)
HBO Max doubled down on animation (35:27)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jenny Lumet ('Clarice') (43:26)
Critics Corner (1:33:32)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2021 • 1h 19min
Making Sense of the 2021 Golden Globes; Super Bowl Preview
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Awards season has arrived (3:56)
The biggest TV viewing day, with Preston Beckman (25:46)
Another TV icon lost, with Lynette Rice (39:06)
Update on Peak TV (57:03)
Critics Corner (1:07:52)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 29min
Desus and Mero Talk Obama and Their Showtime Evolution
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
HBO Max's fourth-quarter subscriber gains (4:47)
TV world loses two icons this week (13:19)
Pandemic causes lackluster TV premiere lineup (26:10)
Showrunner Spotlight: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero ('Desus & Mero') (36:01)
Critics Corner (1:20:26)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 35min
Jac Schaeffer shares the secrets of 'WandaVision'
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
All eyes on the inauguration (2:46)
A new era for cable news networks, with Joe Adalian (13:30)
Netflix reported fourth quarter earnings (32:07)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jac Schaeffer ('WandaVision') (41:25)
Critics Corner (1:25:24)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 25min
Inside the Fact and Fiction of 'Dickinson' with Alena Smith
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Pilot season begins (3:57)
'Sex and the City' is back (14:08)
Roku acquires Quibi's content (21:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Alena Smith ('Dickinson') (29:39)
Critics Corner (1:08:44)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 28min
Samantha Bee on Her Trump-Free Future, 'Zoey's' Boss Covid Changes
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Chaos at the US Capitol (1:54)
Samantha Bee discusses new season of 'Full Frontal' (7:22)
Checking in on TV production (39:33)
Showrunner Spotlight: Austin Winsberg ('Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist') (44:16)
Critics Corner (1:15:11)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 43min
2021 Preview; How 'Cobra Kai' May Expand Its "Miyagi-verse"
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Anticipated new scripted series (3:56)
Scripted series that we're saying farewell to (25:37)
The Pandemic and the year to come (35:09)
Showrunner Spotlight: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald ('Cobra Kai') (42:14)
Critics Corner (1:33:12)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe.Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel FienbergProduced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
