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The Ringer
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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Sep 20, 2022 • 54min
‘Industry’ Season 2 Finale Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap the tumultuous finale of the second season of HBO’s ‘Industry.’ They react to the shocking final scene, the arc of Harper's and Yasmin’s characters this season, and the corrosive nature of the show’s writing style.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022 • 53min
'Atlanta' Season 4 Premiere
Charles and Van are back to break down the first two episodes of Season 4 of 'Atlanta.' The guys dive into the hidden meanings behind the journeys of Earn, Van, Alfred, and Darius in their return to Atlanta in Episode 1 (2:00). Later, the guys take a close look at Earn's trip to therapy and the events that follow in Episode 2 (24:00).Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van LathanAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022 • 32min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker join forces to discuss Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ and preview what is sure to be an epic Season 2 finale.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2022 • 30min
'American Gigolo’ Premiere Recap
Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin dive into the series premiere of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ remake starring Jon Berthal. Later, they give predictions on what to expect for the season.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap episodes 5 and 6 of HBO’s ‘Industry,’ a pair of episodes that both subvert and reinforce what viewers have come to expect from the show.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 4min
‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4 Recap
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Industry’ Season 2. They discuss Yasmin’s character development, the fall of Eric, Harper’s ambition, and much more.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2022 • 30min
'The Rehearsal', Season 1
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss Nathan Fielder’s return to TV in HBO’s bizarre show ‘The Rehearsal’.Hosts: Bill Simmons and Juliet LitmanProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 43min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 13 Recap
Ben and Joanna begin their review of the series finale of 'Better Call Saul' by sharing their individual podcast preparation rituals and analyzing the episode's promo art. They then discuss Gene's escape attempt, his transformation back into Saul Goodman once he's in jail, and Marie Schrader's cameo (10:24). Next, they go over Gene's cinematic scene with the prosecuting lawyers and use callbacks from the series to talk about the reappearance of Kim Wexler and Jimmy's climactic trial/confession scene (26:40). After the break, they dive deep into the trio of flashbacks that feature Mike, Walter, and Chuck, while thoughtfully evoking storyline comparisons to H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine" and Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" (41:18). They then pivot to final scenes between Jimmy and Kim, and theorize possible future scenarios for Wexler's character (1:08:34). They end the pod by comparing the 'Better Call Saul' finale to some of their other favorites, and offer their final thoughts on the series (1:25:26).Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 31min
'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 finale of 'Westworld' by recapping the episode, asking 10 big questions about Season 4, pondering the likelihood of a fifth and final season, and more.Hosts: Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny HeifetzProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2022 • 33min
Recapping HBO’s ‘Industry’
Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker briefly recap Season 1 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ before discussing the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss the growth of the show since its release, the unique way the show utilizes sexuality and drugs, the dislike for Harper’s character, Yasmin’s journey, and more.Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi WalkerProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices