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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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Jun 24, 2023 • 45min
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 3-4 Recap
Charles Holmes and Van Lathan share their thoughts on the third and fourth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss Sydney and Carmy’s complicated relationship and growing discontent for one another, why the emotional intimacy in “Honeydew” makes it a standout episode, and Will Poulter’s guest appearance. Along the way, the guys talk about the relationship between art and commerce and how greatness can be suffocating.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2023 • 53min
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 1-2 Recap
Charles Holmes and Van Lathan share their thoughts on the first two episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the return of the beloved FX series and what it needs to do in order to live up to its excellent predecessor, the different stakes that accompany opening a brand-new restaurant as opposed to maintaining one, and how the arcs of the show’s main trio of characters intertwine. Along the way, the guys explain the meaning behind Michelin stars and how the pursuit of them will move the story forward in Season 2.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6, Episodes 3-5 Recap
Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are back to break down the final three episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They open by talking about series creator Charlie Brooker’s desire to expand the confines of what a ‘Black Mirror’ episode can be this season. Next, they discuss why “Mazey Day” fell so flat before sharing their personal bottom five episodes of the Netflix anthology. Later, they discuss the unbelievable twist ending of “Beyond the Sea,” the lengthy run time of “Demon 79,” as well as how these two episodes balance sci-fi, fantasy, character, and concept.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023 • 55min
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6, Episodes 1-2 Recap
Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan are here to unpack the first two episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6. They briefly talk about the shows that came before it and that inspired the Netflix anthology series, as well as their thoughts on past seasons. Next, they share their personal top five ‘Black Mirror’ episodes before diving into what makes “Joan Is Awful” so compelling. Later, they discuss the overarching themes of the season, point out a handful of in-world Easter eggs, and break down series creator Charlie Brooker’s take on true crime in “Loch Henry.”Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 10min
Bill Hader on the End of ‘Barry’
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ co-creator-star-director Bill Hader to break down the series finale.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducers: Bobby Wagner and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 21min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episodes 6 and 7 With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ co-creator, star, and director Bill Hader to break down the sixth and seventh episodes of the fourth season.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducers: Bobby Wagner and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2023 • 1h 29min
‘Succession’ Season 4 Wrap-Up, Plus an Interview With Mark Mylod
Joanna Robinson is joined by Van Lathan to share their closing thoughts on ‘Succession’ Season 4 and the HBO series as a whole. They discuss Kendall’s fall from grace this season, how the show’s ending compares to ‘Hamlet,’ and the trickle-down effect of the internal strife among the Roy siblings. Along the way, they talk about how it places intimate family dynamics in conversation with the impact of American capitalism and why Lukas Matsson works as the ideal Waystar Royco successor. Later, Joanna is joined by multi-episode ‘Succession’ director and executive producer Mark Mylod to talk about shooting the final scene, the fate of the Roy siblings, the various filmmaking choices throughout the series finale, and much more.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanGuest: Mark MylodProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 1h 17min
‘Succession’ Series Finale Recap
Bill and Sean are back to break down the ‘Succession’ series finale. They discuss how the final episode stuck the landing and stayed true to the show’s themes, what went into Shiv’s last-minute decision to back out, and Kendall’s fate. Along the way, they talk about Tom and Lukas Matsson’s new partnership and the emptiness that comes with the Waystar crown. They close by unpacking the emotional moment between the Roy siblings as they watch an old video of Logan and the intense boardroom vote before giving their concluding thoughts on the beloved HBO series.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Sean FennesseyProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 34min
'Succession' Series Finale Precap
Wos and Rob start the pod by breaking down the individual performances of each of the kids during their the eulogies for Logan Roy and talk about the importance of letting stuff go when facing the finality of life. They then dive into their plot and character predictions for next week’s series finale and discuss how ‘Succession’ was so great at mirroring some of society's most critical real-world media events (16:34).Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Rob MahoneyAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 1h 25min
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Finale Recap
Mallory and Joanna break down the Season 2 finale of 'Yellowjackets.' They talk about everything that happens in the episode, from the crowning of a new antler queen in the 1996 timeline to a renewed ritual and a shocking death in present day. They also look ahead to where the story could go next season and beyond.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices