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The Ringer
The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 46min
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2
Jo and Mal are back at the Arconia recapping the two-episode premiere of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ They talk about the murder premise, the new big-name actors, and the musical theater angle on this season before naming their prime suspects.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 44min
‘Winning Time’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
Chris Ryan and Joe House share their thoughts on the first episode of ‘Winning Time’ Season 2. They discuss the return of the HBO original series and debate whether it’s better or worse to watch the show as an NBA fan, its similarities to producer Adam McKay’s ‘Succession’, and what they look forward to the most for the remainder of the season.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Joe HouseProducer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2023 • 55min
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Preview
In anticipation of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ which will premiere two episodes Aug. 8, Jo and Mal recap the best and worst of Seasons 1 and 2, their favorite episodes and bits, and where we left off at the end of Season 2. Then they discuss what we know about the setup of Season 3 and the new cameos and characters to expect.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2023 • 55min
‘Hijack’ Episodes 5-7 Recap
Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan return to reflect on the second half of Apple TV+’s ‘Hijack,’ including its recent season finale. They discuss the show’s legacy as original IP, what a potential second season might look like, and more.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
'Justified: City Primeval' Episode 4 Recap
It's time for more hats, bourbon, and Albanians as Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney are here to recap the fourth episode of 'Justified: City Primeval.'Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 52min
‘The O.C.’ 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 6-7
Joanna and Juliet are joined by Nora Princiotti to discuss two pivotal episodes in the first season of 'The O.C.'—"The Girlfriend" and "The Escape." The three discuss the emerging relationship dynamics between Summer and Seth, Ryan and Marisa, and Sandy, Kirsten, and Caleb. They also reflect on the instantly-iconic soundtrack and the legacy it left in film, TV, and wider culture.Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Juliet Litman, and Nora PrinciottiSenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2023 • 57min
‘The O.C.’ 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 4-5
Jo and Juliet are joined by Alan Sepinwall, author of the upcoming book, ‘Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History.' Before they dive into the episodes, they debate whether ‘The O.C.’ helped create the online recap community, discuss how the Seth Cohen character impacted pop culture, and how the pacing of the first season affected the characters in future seasons. They discuss the story lines in each episode, Tate Donovan’s role as Jimmy Cooper, as well as Paul Wesley’s role as Donnie. Also, Stephanie Savage’s contribution to the show, what differentiates the show’s writing from others released around the same time, why Adam Brody’s career never blew up, and more.Hosts: Joana Robinson and Juliet LitmanGuest: Alan SepinwallProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 54min
'Justified: City Primeval' Episode 3 Recap
Joanna and Rob return to give us the dance behind the glass and recap the latest episode of 'Justified: City Primeval.'Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 44min
'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3
Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the casino night phenomenon in pop culture and a debate on whether the series' overall plot was essentially a Seth- or Ryan-centric saga (10:28). After the break, they discuss how modern streaming shows would maximize the amount of dramatic content already presented at such an early point in the series and the complications of developing signature characters within a highly popular show with so many episodes (23:56). They end the pod by pondering why there aren’t more fish-out-of-water stories like ‘The O.C.’ being produced today and waxing nostalgic for network TV programming (33:11).Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Juliet LitmanAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2023 • 50min
'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: "Pilot"
Bill, Juliet, and Joanna get together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The O.C.’ premiere and begin their conversation by sharing their experiences during both the rewatch of the show and when it first aired in 2003. They then search for contemporary comparisons to series' influence and shine a light on its exquisite casting, particularly Adam Brody’s role as Seth Cohen (8:49). After the break they discuss the first episode’s premise, lament the lack of “appointment television” teen dramas in today’s binge-drop market, and marvel at the perfection of Phantom Planet’s epic theme song (23:21). They end the pod by revealing where they were when they heard the iconic phrase “welcome to the O.C. bitch” and debating the episode’s place amongst the pantheon of great TV pilots (37:27).Hosts: Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices