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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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Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 40min
‘PEN15’ stars on season two; Emmys preview, why ‘Stumptown’ was canceled
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
What to expect from the Emmys, with Michael O'Connell (6:08)
ABC's 'Stumptown' gets canceled (25:17)
NBCUniversal loses key creative executive (35:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine ('PEN15') (41:42)
Critics Corner (1:25:48)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 9min
'Teenage Bounty Hunters' creatorKathleen Jordan; why 'Walking Dead' and 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' are ending
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Netflix delivers bombshell of an executive change (5:25)
The end of an era at AMC and E! (14:02)
John Landgraf addresses the press corp (23:47)
Showrunner Spotlight: Kathleen Jordan ('Teenage Bounty Hunters') (32:47)
Critics Corner (57:39)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 15min
Inside Hulu's 'Woke' with Mo Marable; How Netflix signed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Summer TV wrap
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Another big week for Netflix (4:42)
Hits and misses of Summer TV (12:38)
Mailbag!!! (21:41)
Showrunner Spotlight: Mo Marable ('Woke') (30:07)
Critics Corner (1:04:40)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Aug 28, 2020 • 1h 35min
'Power' boss Courtney Kemp on growing the franchise; why TV shows are "unrenewed" and understanding
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
The pandemics impact on shows (3:00)
ABC and CBS unveiled more concrete premiere dates (13:48)
Mailbag (23:00)
Showrunner Spotlight: Courtney Kemp ('Power') (35:16)
Critics Corner (1:26:00)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Aug 21, 2020 • 51min
‘Ellen Show’ shake-up, Netflix’s talk show woes
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Takeaways from the DNC (3:23)
Trouble at The Ellen DeGeneres Show (14:27)
Netflix talkshows continue to fizzle (21:56)
'Tosh.0' just got cancelled (30:59)
Critics Corner (40:59)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 11min
Inside ‘Lovecraft Country’ with showrunner Misha Green; the industry’s big consolidation changes and Comedy Central’s future, explained
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
WarnerMedia restructuring executive ranks, with Kim Masters (3:19)
The future of Comedy Central coming into focus (19:28)
Controversial 'Black-ish' episode has seen the light of day (25:22)
Showrunner Spotlight: Misha Green ('Lovecraft Country') (31:08)
Critics Corner (59:17)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 12min
Interview with Bill Lawrence of Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’; NBC’s major changes, Disney’s big ‘Mulan’ move, and writers vs. agencies winding down
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Battle over packaging fees is winding down (4:26)
Disney changes streaming strategy (10:35)
NBC's Paul Telegdy is being investigated (18:19)
Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (22:26)
Critics Corner (1:04:38)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 10min
Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms analysis, and returning to Production
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Emmys nominees have been revealed (2:22)
The Emmys goes virtual (15:27)
A major change at AMC (20:16)
Showrunner Spotlight: Krista Vernoff ('Grey's Anatomy') (26:08)
Critics Corner (1:00:34)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 19min
Inside the World of HBO's 'Betty'; Emmy Nominations Preview
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Emmy nominations preview, with Scott Feinberg (4:06)
Major League Baseball is back! (21:56)
Mailbag time (28:13)
Showrunner Spotlight: Crystal Moselle ('Betty') (42:44)
Critics Corner (1:12:08)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hall, how coronavirus continues to impact the TV industry and remembering Naya Rivera
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
TV community bids farewell to two beloved personalities (4:31)
The ways coronavirus is impacting the TV world (9:50)
HBO Max readying a TV spinoff for the upcoming Batman film (16:34)
Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (24:05)
Critics Corner (59:46)
Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. 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
