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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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May 11, 2022 • 1h 3min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 5 Recap
Ben and Joanna start the pod by commenting on the sumptuous cinematography in this week's episode, particularly the opening scene, and ponder if this was a conscious substitution for the lack of action in this comparatively transitional chapter within the season. They then discuss the significance of spice curls in regards to Lalo's whereabouts and the reappearance of some notable characters like Erin, Francesca, and Viola.(10:08) Next, they break down the boxing match between Howard and Jimmy and ponder if the outcome was part of "the plan". (32:34) Finally, they talk about the meaning of Werner's lucite slide rule, Lalo in Germany, and take a look at the promo for next week's show in anticipation for the mid-season finale.(44:43)Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 30min
Recapping the Season Finale of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the season finale of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’ They discuss the fabricated plotline of the Finals MVP between Kareem and Magic, how the show relates to today’s NBA, and the possibilities of where the story can go for next season.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny LambreProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 33min
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 3 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ How does the filmmaking link episodes beyond the way the writing does? Plus: Now that we’re three episodes through the third season, does Hader still view the show as a comedy?Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2022 • 49min
'Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes dive into the eighth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “New Jazz.” They breakdown Paper Boi’s drug trip, the surprise actor cameo, and what the episode is saying about the black celebrity.Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles HolmesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2022 • 48min
'Ozark' Series Finale Breakdown
Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan return to 'Ozark' to discuss everything that went down in the final episodes of Netflix's Emmy-winning series.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van LathanSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 1h 5min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 4 Recap
Ben and Joanna start the pod by praising the writing and production work of the season so far and ponder whether the shadow of Nacho's death will loom over the rest of the show. They then discuss some of their favorite scenes, including the reintroductions of Wendy and Spooge, the sequence surrounding Howard's therapy session, and Kim's reaction to being tailed.(11:28) They then discuss the connections that 'Better Call Saul' and 'Breaking Bad' have to Shakespeare, particularly 'Julius Caesar,' and speculate which characters could make a return in next week's episode.(28:13)Email us at kimwexlerlives@gmail.com!Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2022 • 28min
Recapping Episode 2 of 'We Own This City'
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the second episode of HBO's 'We Own This City.' They discuss their favorite scenes, winners of the episode, and predictions for Episode 3.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny LambreAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 36min
Recapping Episode 9 of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre react to Episode 9 of the HBO docuseries about the 1980s Celtics-Lakers rivalry. The guys discuss events that the series has glossed over, the portrayal of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, impressive acting jobs, and predictions for the 10th and final episode.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Wosny LambreProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 42min
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean is joined again by the writer, director and star of HBO’s ‘Barry,' Bill Hader, to discuss and recap the second episode of Season 3. Bill and Sean break down some of the filmmaking that has characterized the HBO drama, and how it has developed alongside the show’s characters three seasons into the series.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2022 • 44min
'Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes are back to break down the seventh episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “Trini 2 De Bone.” They discuss the dynamics between nannies, their biological family, and the children they care for, as well as the intense emotional experiences that can come up at a funeral.Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles HolmesAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices