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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 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

Apr 28, 2022 • 26min
Recapping the Premiere Episode of ‘We Own This City’
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the premiere episode of HBO’s 'We Own This City.' They discuss how the show feels like 'The Wire,' the absence of humor, Jon Bernthal’s performance, and more.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny LambreProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 32min
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 3 Recap, Plus an Interview With Michael Mando
Joanna and Ben begin their conversation by talking about the amazing production design of the season so far. They then speculate on what Jimmy and Kim are planning, what the reappearance of Huell and Suzanne means for the rest of the story line, and where Lalo could be located (14:42). Next, they analyze each of Nacho's sequences in the episode and what his early exit means for his dad and for the future events of the series (37:33). Finally, Joanna speaks with actor Michael Mando to break down Nacho's character and what it has meant to him and for the 'Breaking Bad' universe in general (1:12:12).Email us at kimwexlerlives@gmail.com!Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Michael MandoProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2022 • 32min
Recapping Episode 8 of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap Episode 8 of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.' They discuss the factual inaccuracies of the show, Dr. J’s portrayal, HBO clapping back at Jerry West, and more.Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny LambreProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2022 • 40min
‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap With Bill Hader
Sean Fennessey is joined by Bill Hader to recap Season 3, Episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the events of the episode, as well as how Bill approached writing this season after so much time has passed since Season 2.Host: Sean FennesseyGuest: Bill HaderProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2022 • 35min
‘WeCrashed’ Finale
Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin recap a thrillingly entertaining season of ‘WeCrashed’. They discuss the choices in storytelling throughout the show, the portrayals of Adam and Rebekah by Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto, and give out some awards to the characters.Hosts: Bill SImmons and Mallory RubinProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


