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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 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

Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 14min
Discussing Viacom and CBS, AMC and ABC news and interview with POP TV president Brad Schwartz
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Matt Belloni discusses Viacom and CBS agreeing to re-merge
AMC and ABC both made some interesting hires this week
Mailbag!
Showrunner Spotlight with Brad Schwartz
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 9, 2019 • 1h 7min
Talking "The Good Place" with Mike Schur, FX announcement at TCA, the GoT creators cash in and Emmys go hostless
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
FX had the biggest announcement out of TCA
Game of Thrones creators cash in with a massive overall deal
The Emmys will go hostless
Showrunner Spotlight with Mike Schur
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 2, 2019 • 59min
TV's Top 5 - August 2nd, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
Amazon came through TCA armed with a ton of news as usual
Starz has a new programming mandate
CBS executives kicked off the broadcast portion of TCA on Thursday
Showrunner Spotlight with Josh Schwartz
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 Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 7min
TV's Top 5 - July 26th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are:
San Diego Comic-Con is behind us
the Television Critics Association's summer press tour
Designated Survivor has been cancelled... AGAIN
Robin Thede joins to talk about A Black Lady Sketch Show
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 Fienberg
Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


