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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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Apr 24, 2023 • 51min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ cocreator-director-star Bill Hader to break down the third episode of the season, as well as its shocking ending.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 58min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the fifth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the alarming revelations regarding Lukas Matsson’s personal life and the complicated dynamic between him and the Roy siblings. Along the way, they also talk about Roman and Kendall’s inability to effectively handle the GoJo deal and Shiv’s behind-the-scenes strategic maneuvering. They close with predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 27min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Precap
Chris and Wos begin their conversation by dissecting the siblings' state of mind in the wake of Logan’s untimely death and Marcia’s icy return to the dramatic fold. After the break, they discuss the day-by-day time layout of the season, their favorite scenes from Episode 4, and the ‘Succession’-like scandals currently surrounding Fox News and Rupert Murdoch (14:00). Finally, they share what they’re looking out for in Episode 5 (20:34).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreProducers: Chris Sutton and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 52min
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap
Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 5: "Two Truths and a Lie." They break down Javi’s return, Lottie’s obsession with Shauna’s baby, and the tragic end to Misty and Crystal’s friendship. Plus, they talk about Randy’s inability to get the job done when called upon, where dark Tai wants to go with Van, and when Shauna will join the rest of the Yellowjackets to confront Lottie.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 17min
‘Barry’ Season 4, Episodes 1 and 2 Recap With Bill Hader
‘Barry’ is back for its fourth and final season. Sean Fennessey is joined by the show’s cocreator-star-director, Bill Hader, to break down the first two episodes of the season.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 25min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap With Arian Moayed
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the fourth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss Shiv’s pregnancy reveal, the complicated dynamics that arise when family and business are intertwined, and David Rasche’s hilarious performance as Karl. Along the way, they theorize how this episode might be setting up the rise of Shiv and the fall of Kendall as well as whether or not the found piece of paper works as a storytelling device. Later, Joanna is joined by ‘Succession’ star Arian Moayed to talk about Stewy and Kendall’s longtime friendship, what it’s like to be a part of the show’s ensemble scenes, and much more.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Arian MoayedProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 33min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 4 Precap
Chris and Wos begin the pod by reflecting on their own personal experiences with loss as they process the death of Logan Roy on the show. They then compare Brian Cox’s riveting portrayal to other iconic TV leads and dissect the reactions of Logan's family and staff as the events of the episode unfolded (6:24). Next, they talk about their relationship with Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty as native New Yorkers, and examine some of the key scenes (13:34). After the break they speculate on the possible new narratives for each of the kids and lament the ones that died with Logan on the plane (18:05).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 42min
'Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap
Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 4, “Old Wounds.” They talk about Tai’s road trip to see Van, what Lottie is really up to, and of course, Misty and Walter’s journey to find Nat. Plus, they get into some theories about the locations on the symbols in the wilderness and the group’s questionable technique when trying to pull up a white moose from the frozen lake.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 53min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the third episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the shocking and sudden death of Logan Roy, how the Roy siblings coped with the devastating news, and what makes it such a bold creative decision. Along the way, they also talk about what the remainder of the season looks like without its lead, as well as where characters like Tom and Kerry stand after Logan’s passing. They close with a handful of predictions on the upcoming episodes and their final thoughts on Brian Cox’s all-time performance.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2023 • 37min
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Precap
Chris and Wos start their conversation by discussing the real-world parallels within ‘Succession,’ and juxtaposing Logan Roy’s natural leadership and media savvy against the kids’ vengefully naive motivations. Next, they take a look at the show's focus on Kerry's rise to prominence and Connor’s lingering presidential campaign (18:22). After the break they speculate on the possible Episode 3 scenarios, talk about some of the recognizable New York City locales, and Wos shares his impressions of working in a corporate environment (22:22).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreAssociate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices