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
Oct 25, 2019 • 1h 3min
An interview with “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof, plus Marvel’s big TV changes and CBS’ good news
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Big change at Marvel TV
CBS gives vote of confidence to all five fall freshman shows
Let's go to the MAILBAG!
Showrunner Spotlight: Damon Lindelof
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
Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 19min
Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trilogy, Apple’s learning curve and Netflix faces headwinds as the Streaming Wars approach
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The first casualty of the new broadcast season
Countdown to Apple TV+
Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings
Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec
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
Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 6min
Ronan Farrow’s new bombshell, a “Breaking Bad” refresher for “El Camino” and an interview with “The Walking Dead” content chief Scott Gimple
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Ronan Farrow's upcoming book is the talk of the town
NBCUniversal's forthcoming streamer
"El Camino" is out today
Showrunner Spotlight: Scott Gimple
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
Oct 4, 2019 • 58min
Netflix cancellations, the status of scripted at TNT and TBS, postseason baseball and why networks love sports and an interview with "Sorry for Your Loss" creator Kit Steinkellner
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Four is the new six
Network check-in: TNT, TBS and HBO
Baseball and Sports
Showrunner Spotlight: Kit Steinkellner
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
Sep 27, 2019 • 53min
The Emmys, new and returning shows and an interview with Steve Levitan on "The Walking Dead"
In this episode of TV's Top 5, the hosts discuss the recently concluded Emmys and look ahead to future awards. They also cover high-profile new and returning shows premiering in October, featuring The Walking Dead and Steve Levitan. The episode concludes with a discussion on the changing landscape of television shows and highlights of new and returning shows like The Politician and Almost Family.
Sep 20, 2019 • 1h 9min
Interview with Chuck Lorre, talking about the Emmys, NBCUniversal' streaming plans and SNL drama
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
NBCUniversal unveils streaming plans
Talking Emmys with Scott Feinberg
SNL may have found its shortest-tenured cast member
Showrunner Spotlight: Chuck Lorre
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
Sep 13, 2019 • 56min
Apple and Disney streaming news, Bad Robot and WB make it official and an interview with the legendary David E. Kelley
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Apple streaming service
Disney+ scraps The Muppets
Bad Robot deal at WB is official
Showrunner Spotlight: David E. Kelley
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
Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 1min
New and returning shows, the latest streaming news and interview with "Mixed-ish" showrunner Karen Gist
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
The most anticipated new and returning shows for September
The week in Streaming News
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight: Karin Gist
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
Aug 30, 2019 • 56min
Interview with "David Makes Man" showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence, Disney+ announcement and TV winners and losers
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Disney+ content announcements at D23 Expo
Live from New York it's … NOT Leslie Jones
A look at TV winners and losers over the summer
Showrunner Spotlight: Dee Harris-Lawrence
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
Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 2min
DWTS backlash, a look at late-night, HBO Max news and a chat with Jason Katims
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Dancing With the Stars backlash
Late-Night Check-in with guest Natalie Jarvey
HBO Max news
Showrunner Spotlight: Jason Katims
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
