The Prestige TV Podcast

Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the second episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' and they begin by exploring the character dynamics between the son/father/grandfather trio of Albie, Dominic, and Bert. They then juxtapose Michael Imperioli and Jennifer Coolidge's famous on-screen personas to their 'White Lotus' performances before dissecting their favorite scenes and Mike White's writing style.(12:01) After the break, they pick their winners and losers of the episode and and make their predictions for the rest of the season.(27:18)Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van go deep into the countryside as they breakdown Alfred’s wild hog-filled, tractor-ridden adventure and what this solo journey means for the development of the character.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the Season 2 premiere of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. They begin their conversation by examining the show's evolution from limited series to Emmy-winning juggernaut heading into its second season while also shining a light on director Mike White's stylistic contributions. They then dive into the show's character dynamics, talk about the effectiveness of releasing a series in a weekly format vs. an all-at-once binge, and debate why 'The White Lotus' is so special.(7:02) Finally, they rank their favorite subplots, appreciate Aubrey Plaza's impeccable performance as Harper Spiller, and break down the pivotal scenes from the episode.(28:49)Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van and Charles are back to dive into the eighth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ The guys discuss the racial history of ‘The Goofy Movie,’ the Disney character Goofy, the Ninja Turtles, and other cartoon characters they consider black, while also breaking down the episode itself.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van is joined by Ringer editor Khal Davenport to dive into the latest episode of ‘the final season of Atlanta.’ The guys discuss the beauty of Sade’s love songs, the potential hidden meaning of the snipe in this episode, and of course Van and Earn’s love finally being solidified.Host: Van LathanGuest: Khal DavenportAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van dive into the ‘Crank Dat’ era of hip-hop, the choke hold that sneakers have on society, and much more as they break down the sixth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van take a close look at Tyler Perry’s reputation while breaking down the fifth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ The duo dives into what exactly Donald Glover is attempting to say about Tyler Perry as a filmmaker.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van dive into colorism and broken black family drama as they analyze the fourth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Joanna get together to discuss Netflix's limited-run series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,’ and they begin by talking about the decision to go all in on the blood and gore at the very beginning, and if Jeffrey Dahmer was as compelling in real life as Evan Peters’s sensitive depiction. They then dive into how the real-life events from the series were covered in the '90s, the amazing acting performances by Peters and Niecy Nash, and some of their favorite scenes.(6:28) Finally, they examine what we can learn from movies about serial killers, why they continue to be so popular, and compare ‘Monster’ to Ryan Murphy’s other projects.(22:40)Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna RobinsonAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van take a close look at the third episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 4, while diving into what it means to be an aging rapper in the music industry.Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices