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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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Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Incredible Popularity of 'Wednesday' and Episodes 1-4 Reactions
They're creepy and they're kooky, Charles and Jo are here to discuss the wildly popular and all-together ooky Netflix show 'Wednesday.' They react to the first four episodes and discuss the evolution of the Addams family through the years and what a modern-day adaptation brings!Hosts: Charles Holmes and Joanna RobinsonSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2022 • 57min
‘The White Lotus’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap
Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson recap episode 6 of ‘The White Lotus,’ including the cowboy reveal, the violent arcs reaching their ends, and what they think will reveal itself in the final episode. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 37min
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 5-6 Recap
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is back and so are Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker to break down the latest episodes with all the gossip and laughs that come with it!Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi WalkerSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2022 • 55min
'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episodes 4-5 Recap
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin recap episodes 4 and 5 of 'The White Lotus.' They talk about the addition of Tom Hollander to the cast (1:00), all of the sexual politics going on in the show (18:12), and make some predictions for the rest of the season (38:48).Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory RubinProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2022 • 47min
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 3-4 Recap
Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 3-4 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They are joined by Zoe Simmons to discuss cringey aspects of the show, situationships vs. relationships, messy characters, and how the show differs from ‘Euphoria.’Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi WalkerGuest: Zoe SimmonsProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 7min
‘Fleishman Is in Trouble' Review
Sean takes a break from the world of film to join Joanna for a breakdown of the streaming television miniseries created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Joanna and Sean debate whether the show should have been a movie instead, key missing components, Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of the lead character, and more. Plus, they have a broader conversation about the current landscape of streaming and where ‘Fleishman’ ranks among the top shows of 2022.Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Sean FennesseyProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2022 • 50min
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 1-2 Recap
Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker briefly recap the first season of Mindy Kaling’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ before diving into the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss why the HBO Max comedy series should be considered prestige television, how the show realistically handles sex in college, the most relatable moments in the season so far, and some small nitpicks.Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi WalkerProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 39min
'The Crown' Season 5, Episodes 7-10 Recap
Jo and Mal get together to talk about the last four episodes of Season 5 of 'The Crown' on Netflix. They dissect their favorite scenes and react to the remarkable acting performances, particularly Elizabeth Debicki's depiction of Princess Diana. They end the pod by making their predictions for Season 6 and handing out their awards. (1:20:23)Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2022 • 45min
'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episode 3 Recap
Bill and Joanna get together again to dissect their favorite scenes and performances from the third episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. Along the way they speculate on whether we'll see a Laura Dern appearance this season, debate Michael Imperioli's acting potency, and examine 'The Godfather' tie-ins to the episode (18:54). They end the pod by making their predictions for Episode 4 and revealing their Emmy favorite from the show so far (36:23).Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2022 • 58min
‘Atlanta’ Series Finale Recap
Charles and Van are back to talk ‘Atlanta’ for the final time. The guys dive into the madness of Darius’s solo journey, then discuss Earn, Alfred, and Van’s experience at a blacked-owned sushi restaurant, as well as the overall surrealism of the show. Later, they rank each season of ‘Atlanta’ and debate where the show falls amongst other shows in the Prestige TV pantheon.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices