The Prestige TV Podcast

Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the penultimate episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss Roman Roy’s disconcerting meltdown at Logan’s funeral, why “Church and State” is a masterpiece episode of television, and the indelible performances across the board. Along the way, they briefly talk about series creator Jesse Armstrong’s career before ‘Succession’ and why it might be the British writer’s magnum opus. They close by recapping the eulogies and noting Ken’s performative nature, before updating their predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco ahead of the series finale.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Wos begin their conversation by talking about how humorous and political Episode 8 was compared to the rest of the series and breaking down the current state of mind of each of the siblings. They then examine Justin Kirk’s performance as Jeryd Mencken and draw parallels between the controversial character and some real-life individuals in American politics (10:41). After the break, they discuss Shiv’s plethora of strategic miscalculations, debate if Kendall will ultimately be wearing the crown at the end, and dissect the Episode 9 preview (17:32).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8: "It Chooses." They start by examining Walter’s motives and where his story might go in the finale. Then, they discuss the confessions of Shauna and Misty in the sharing shack and the touching conversation between Jeff and Callie. They also talk about the dark and unusually quick decision that the girls made in the 1996 timeline, as well as the episode’s tragic ending.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the eighth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the harrowing and accurate portrayal of a presidential election night, Roman’s true nature, and the terrifying impact that the Roy family has on the rest of the country. Along the way, they talk about Justin Kirk’s chilling performance as the far-right presidential candidate and the media’s influence on American politics. They close by unpacking a fan conspiracy theory about Lukas Matsson and updating their 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

Chris and Wos immediately dive into the brutal balcony fight between Tom and Shiv and detail what it revealed about their relationship throughout the series. They then examine Kendall’s current state of affairs and speculate on what’s coming up in Episode 8 (9:31) before breaking down the entertaining Matsson-Kendall party showdown and drawing comparisons between ‘Succession’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ (17:55). Later, Joanna Robinson is joined by ‘Succession’ star Alexander Skarsgard to talk about playing a tech billionaire, how the HBO series tackles American politics, why he wanted to return for Season 4, and more (30:53).Hosts: Chris Ryan, Wosny Lambre, and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Alexander SkarsgardAssociate Producers: Chris Sutton and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7: "Burial." They get into everyone’s reaction to Lottie’s “intentional community,” Van’s tragic reveal, and the cops finding Adam’s body. They also discuss everything happening in the 1996 timeline, from Shauna unleashing her anger on Lottie to Misty’s fake search for Crystal. Then, of course they had to talk about Misty’s incredible musical vision.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ cocreator-director-star Bill Hader to break down the fifth episode of the season and why he felt like it was time to take a big swing in the narrative structure of the show.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the seventh episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the brutally honest confrontation between Shiv and Tom and whether the two can actually recover this time, the reveal of Matsson’s bogus subscriber numbers, and Kendall’s heated meetup with Rava. Along the way, they talk about the shifting power dynamics between the siblings and the chaos of the pre-election party. They close by updating their predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season and debating the effectiveness of the final season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Wos is joined by Rob Mahoney. Their discussion begins by examining the growing cracks in the Roy brothers’ alliance, praising Lukas Matsson’s role as a narrative chaos agent, and talking about some of their favorite scenes from Episode 6. After the break, they shine a light on the nuances of Tom and Shiv’s onscreen dynamics and dissect the Episode 7 preview (15:48).Host: Wosny LambreGuest: Rob MahoneyProducers: Richie Bozek and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts dive deep into the gripping events of 'Yellowjackets' Season 2, revealing the tension between Callie and Shauna during an interrogation. Misty's newfound fame adds a surprising twist. They explore haunting themes of motherhood and guilt, especially focusing on Shauna's struggles. Unraveling hidden clues, they discuss intriguing symbolism and character dynamics that add depth to the narrative. With humor, they also touch on personal topics like the merits of pineapple on pizza, creating a lively and engaging discussion.