TV's Top 5
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 Fienberg
Latest episodes
Apr 3, 2020 • 1h 22min
Quibi launch and April TV preview; inside Apple‘s ‘Home Before Dark’
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Have you seen TIGER KING? (5:45)
All about Quibi with Natalie Jarvey (16:12)
April TV preview (25:35)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dana Fox ("Home Before Dark") (33:40)
Critics Corner (1:10:42)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 13min
‘One Day at a Time’ and its uncertain future; Coronavirus TV updates
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
Olympics postponed and how it impacts NBCUniversal (5:17)
What shows are still going strong (12:18)
Mailbag! (16:41)
Showrunner Spotlight: Gloria Calderón Kellett ("One Day at a Time") (29:53)
Critics Corner (1:01:36)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2020 • 1h 24min
The larger impact of coronavirus on the TV industry, what to watch while quarantined and an interview with the ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ boss
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are:
The impact of coronavirus on the TV landscape (2:13)
How late-night hosts are coping (14:39)
How coronavirus is impacting streamers (20:15)
Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Tigelaar ("Little Fires Everywhere") (32:49)
Critics Corner (1:08:56)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2020 • 1h 18min
Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment industry, ‘Westworld’ season three preview and an interview with ‘Better Things’ star Pamela Adlon
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Coronavirus updates with Chris Gardner (3:40)
Catching up from last week (16:43)
'Westworld' is back with Josh Wigler (25:21)
Showrunner Spotlight: Pamela Adlon (32:49)
Critics Corner (1:04:56)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2020 • 1h 12min
‘Better Call Saul’ bosses on season five and what’s next, inside Disney’s shake-up, Dick Wolf’s epic deal and the unscripted boom
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Disney changes (2:54)
Dick Wolf’s new deal (13:05)
Unscripted TV boom (19:22)
Showrunner Spotlight: Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (“Better Call Saul”) (27:34)
Critics Corner (59:41)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 28min
Inside Amazon's Nazi-hunting drama series 'Hunters,' plus a critics' discussion on the year in television so far
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The year in TV so far with Inkoo Kang (4:14)
How the growing need for content is impacting TV studios (18:42)
Mailbag!!! (26:10)
Showrunner Spotlight: David Weil (38:49)
Critics Corner (1:17:09)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 20min
‘Locke & Key’ creators on the long road to Netflix; pilot season and possible Writers Guild strike, explained
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
How the broadcast networks are prepping for the upcoming season (3:29)
The network perspective on pilot season with Fox Entertainment president (12:28)
How networks and streamers are preparing for a potential strike with THR's senior writer, Bryn Sandberg (28:40)
Showrunner Spotlight: Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill (37:23)
Critics Corner (1:10:59)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 18min
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' boss interviewed; Disney's streaming gains; and Showtime's puzzling cancellation, explained
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Disney has reported its first-quarter earnings (6:29)
WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH... Showtime (15:50)
Moooooookie (22:08)
Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Goor (27:59)
Critics Corner (1:03:31)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2020 • 1h 17min
'BoJack Horseman' creator on ending his Netflix animated comedy, why streamers are investing heavily in animation and a preview of the big game on Sunday
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The Big Game is this Sunday (5:09)
'True Detective' creator Nic Pizzolatto is on the move (11:18)
Streamers are investing in animation (15:02)
Showrunner Spotlight: Raphael Bob-Waksberg (20:57)
Critics Corner (1:03:08)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
'Better Call Saul' creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould on ending the 'Breaking Bad' prequel; an interview with 'Star Trek: Picard' showrunner Michael Chabon and Netflix’s new “ratings,” explained
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
New Netflix "Data" (5:04)
Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould talk about ending "Better Call Saul" (10:58)
Mailbag! (25:24)
Showrunner Spotlight: Michael Chabon (37:06)
Critics Corner (55:30)
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 and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
