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
Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 14min
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 12min
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 17min
'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
Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 16min
'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators on season three and beyond; ‘Watchmen’ finale preview; and ‘Survivor’ failures
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Golden Globe and SAG nominations
It's the end of a chapter at Marvel
Survivor and the turmoil surrounding it
Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino
Critics Corner featuring Josh Wigler
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 6, 2019 • 52min
'America’s Got Talent,’ Gabrielle Union and NBC’s culture woes plus an interview with Nichelle Tramble Spellman of Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told”
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
News over the holiday break
NBC launches investigation into AGT
CBS and Viacom's re-merger has officially closed
Showrunner Spotlight: Nichelle Tramble Spellman
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
Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 1min
An interview with ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Morgan about season three and the drama’s future; why Baby Yoda matters, Apple backlash and what to watch over Thanksgiving
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Talking Baby Yoda with Aaron Couch
Apple is digging a hole for itself
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight: Peter Morgan
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
Nov 15, 2019 • 1h 16min
“Friends” reunion, Hallmark’s programming chief on its big (and heteronormative) holiday programming plans, plus an interview with DC Universe’s “Harley Quinn” showrunners
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
"Friends" Reunion?
Hallmark's holiday plans with Bill Abbott
Executive turnover
Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker
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
Nov 8, 2019 • 1h 15min
The Little Mermaid and ABC’s Live success; FX on Hulu explained; an interview with Shameless creator John Wells and what to expect from Disney+
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
A big week for ABC's live events department
FX (has the movies) on Hulu
Another streaming service launching this week
Showrunner Spotlight: John Wells
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
Nov 1, 2019 • 1h 12min
‘Game of Thrones’ pickups and passes, what to expect from HBO Max, AMC’s surprising cancellation, an interview with The Morning Show exec producer Kerry Ehrin and Apple’s first four shows reviewed
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Game of Thrones’ weird week
HBO Max unveiled
AMC cancels "Lodge 49"
Showrunner Spotlight: Kerry Ehrin
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
