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16 snips
Mar 27, 2023 • 48min

“The Munsters” with Jesse Armstrong, Frank Rich, and Ben Smith

Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to unpack “The Munsters”, episode one of the final season. Then, Kara talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of the news site Semafor, about the Roy kids’ new media venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2023 • 1min

Coming Soon: The Final Season

Join Host Kara Swisher on HBO’s Official Succession podcast as she unpacks the show’s final season with the people behind the series and real-life experts who reveal just how accurate the world of Succession really is. The first podcast episode drops on March 26, right after the Season Four premiere of Succession on HBO and HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2021 • 37min

The Finale (with Jesse Armstrong and Frank Rich)

Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to discuss the shooting of episode 9, reaching those surprising betrayals in the finale, and life in the writers’ room. Episode 9, “All The Bells Say” has one of the most painful scenes between Kendall, Roman and Shiv that was ever written. Jesse takes us through the process of writing and shooting it and why it was so key for Jeremy Strong to be physically uncomfortable in order to pull it off. Will Kara have any luck getting inside information about season 4? Listen and find out. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 6, 2021 • 31min

Onions and Football in Tuscany (with Hunter Harris and Mark Mylod)

Host Kara Swisher talks with pop culture writer Hunter Harris and Succession Director Mark Mylod about episode 8, “Chiantishire.” Despite being in Tuscany for a lavish wedding, the Roys seize the moment to have some of the most devastating conversations of the season. Kara gets the details on shooting those scenes and getting those performances from director Mark Mylod who reveals the subtle way he tries to keep Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong in the zone as Kendall and Logan Roy. Kara also gets to dish about the episode with culture writer Hunter Harris who was on set with the Succession crew in Tuscany. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 29, 2021 • 25min

“23-Foot Tall Pair of Spread Legs” (with Stephen Carter)

Host Kara Swisher talks with Succession production designer Stephen Carter and party designer for the wealthy Ken Fulk for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 7, “Too Much Birthday.” With Kara, Stephen talks about how set ideas came together for Kendall’s 40th birthday bash and some of our favorite episodes throughout the seasons. Later in the show Kara gets dishy with party planner Ken Fulks, who details how parties for the rich and wealthy really go down. And Kara details who is climbing or falling down the Succession leaderboard in her final power rankings of the season. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2021 • 28min

“Donor Pregnancy” (with Anthony Scaramucci)

Host Kara Swisher talks with political pundit Anthony Scaramucci for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 6, “What It Takes.” Using his brief-but-legendary stint as Trump’s White House Director of Communications he offers unique insight into the Roy family and its role in fictional politics. They also discuss the media’s role in anointing a presidential candidate. Plus, Kara details who is climbing or falling down the Succession leaderboard in this week's power rankings. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 15, 2021 • 27min

“Cringe Ranking” (with Aminatou Sow)

Host Kara Swisher is joined by writer and podcast host Aminatou Sow to discuss the world of privilege and role of race in Succession. They discuss the Roys’ private jets at stake in season 3, episode 5 “Retired Janitors of Idaho,” and Aminatou explains how she feels about representation in Succession, and the window it provides into an isolated world of privilege. Also, Kara lets us know who’s up and who’s down in this week’s power rankings. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2021 • 25min

“The Bigger the Party, the Bigger the Fraud” (with Mark Cuban)

Host Kara Swisher is joined by entrepreneur and NBA governor Mark Cuban for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 4, “Lion in the Meadow.” They dissect the business acumen of Logan Roy and his efforts to keep control of his company in the face of shareholder hostility. Cuban gets into what it means to be a high stakes investor in a family company that’s trying to stay in control. With Logan’s back against the wall and his health at risk, can he afford not to have a succession plan? Mark doesn’t seem to think so. And as usual, Kara gives her take on this week's installment of power rankings. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 1, 2021 • 39min

“Comic Cowardice or False Power” (with Lucy Prebble)

In the third episode of the podcast (corresponding with Season 3, Episode 3, “The Disruption,”) Kara Swisher and Succession Executive Producer Lucy Prebble talk about how the writers of the show walk the line between tragedy and comedy. We hear how Succession creator Jesse Armstrong pushes the writers to steer clear of anything that could veer into soap opera, and learn where they find inspiration in real world events. And of course, Kara goes through this week’s Succession “Power Rankings.” The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 25, 2021 • 31min

“Narcissist, Taker, or A**hole” (with Adam Grant)

Host Kara Swisher is joined by organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss Season 3, Episode 2, “Mass in Time of War,” and dive into the complicated family business dynamics of the Roy children. Kara and Adam talk about what happens when a culture of lies, narcissists, ego is fueled by a demanding and demeaning boss. Plus Kara gives her take on who ended this week’s episode of Succession on top of the leaderboard, who’s down, and who made the biggest power move. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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