The Prestige TV Podcast

Van Lathan and Charles Holmes break down the Season 3 finale of ‘Atlanta,’ “Tarrare.” They dive into the real-life story of Tarrare that inspired the episode, how this Van solo episode functioned as a season finale, and final thoughts on the season as a whole.Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles HolmesAssociate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Joanna start the pod by talking about their expectations for this season and whether they've been met or exceeded at this point in the story. They then pivot to the dual cold opens that begin the episode and what they reveal about both Kim's moral background and Howard's home life. Next, they share their general theories on the the mysterious private investigator, the plan to secretly drug Howard, Francesca's overall importance, and Kim's decision to not take Cliff's offer to follow her original dream (24:33). They continue by talking about Kim and Jimmy's love chemistry, Lalo's big scene, and the strategy of releasing a two-part season for Emmy award consideration (1:03:33).Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Ben LindberghProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO series 'We Own This City,' including its spiritual relationship to 'The Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and whether the series has a chance to slot amongst the best of the century so far.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny LambreProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Fennessey and Bill Hader are back to discuss season 3, episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss how they title episodes of the show, what goes into the decision to revisit the past while writing, the films that influenced Bill while writing the show, and more.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van Lathan and Charles Holmes return to break down "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga," the ninth episode of Season 3 of ‘Atlanta.' They discuss what elements of the episode disappointed them, debate the usefulness of certain celebrity cameos, and examine the show's occasionally heavy-handed messaging.Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles HolmesProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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