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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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Feb 28, 2020 • 1h 11min
‘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 27min
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 19min
‘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 17min
'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 16min
'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 1min
'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
Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 13min
Peacock's Streaming Strategy Decoded, Breaking TV News From TCA and an Interview with 'The Good Fight' and 'Evil' creators Robert and Michelle King
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Peacock unveils its launch plans
So much news from TCA
What's new with The CW
Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King
Critics Corner
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 10, 2020 • 1h 11min
FX CEO on Hulu partnership, ‘911: Lone Star’ preview with showrunner Tim Minear plus a Peak TV forecast for 2020
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
FX has released its annual Peak TV update
A chat Whit John Landgraf
ABC came armed with a ton of news
Showrunner Spotlight: Tim Minear
Critics Corner
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 3, 2020 • 1h 16min
'Party of Five' creator on Freeform’s immigration-themed reboot, plus a 2020 TV preview
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The most anticipated scripted series
Big narratives to keep an eye on in 2020
Golden Globes preview with Scott Feinberg
Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Lippman
Critics Corner
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
Dec 20, 2019 • 1h 34min
2019 in review: biggest stories of the year, best and worst TV shows and an interview with Ramy Youssef
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The highs and lows in the streaming wars with Natalie Jarvey
The shows we said goodbye to
What stood out in 2019
An interview with Ramy Youssef
Critics Corner featuring Emily VanDerWerff
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
