The Prestige TV Podcast

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  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5: Broke or Brokenhearted … or Worse

    Bill, Jo, and Mal hit the dance floor to recap the fifth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss the surprising arrival of an exciting guest star, the ongoing uncertainty of which characters are in the most danger, and Jaclyn’s steamy moment with the Russians (1:24). Along the way, they talk about whether or not Fabian has ulterior motives, as well as the shocking sequence between Saxon and Lochy (35:57). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:05:15).


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    Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    17 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    ‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 9: Who’s the Secret Eagan?

    Before heading to the ominous Cold Harbor, Jo and Rob do a check-in on the opening credits (10:08), play a guessing game of “Who’s the secret Eagan?” (13:10), and run through each character’s arc in the episode (19:19). Plus, the best zinger of the episode (1:00:19) and payoffs or lack thereof so far (1:05:13).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    14 March 2025, 6:36 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    'The Pitt,' Ep. 7-11: What's Up With Dr. Langdon?

    Rob and Joe are back at the busiest hospital in TV to speculate on what’s to come (21:17), follow the breadcrumbs to the big Dr. Langdon reveal (28:53), and take a look at the patient caseload so far (37:15). Plus, the return of flashbacks (53:31), and are there any ER cameos we’d like to see (58:14)?


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Production: Chris Thomas 

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    14 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive and Theories: Rick’s Revenge in Bangkok

    Jo and Rob ponder prosthetic penises and circumcisions, thanks to an email question (10:27); theories about Rick’s father issues in Bangkok (29:21); and the blond blob’s journey to find fun (42:16). Plus, a breakdown of characters' book choices (49:02), and Rob and Jo cast Tanya for an upcoming in-universe biopic on the doomed heiress played by Jennifer Coolidge (59:04).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    12 March 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4: Final Destination Sh*t

    Bill, Jo, and Mal escape the karmic cycle to recap the fourth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite story lines, another Gaitok fumble, and the major flaw of the episode (2:41). Along the way, they debate about a certain (potential) prosthetic and break down the scenes on the yacht (25:09). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:00:40).


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    Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    10 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    ‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 8: Cobel’s Chilly Origins

    Jo and Rob find solace in the nine to recap the eighth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss Harmony Cobel’s highly anticipated return, an array of guest stars, and how the reveal of who originally designed the Severance program changes things (2:49). Along the way, they unpack a Dieter Eagan theory and briefly jump over to the literature corner (30:09). Later, Jo unboxes some Lumon swag as they revisit a handful of Cobel lines from previous episodes with the additional context of her dark past (44:41).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    7 March 2025, 9:50 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive and Theories: Trumpism in the Friend Group

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney react to the unraveling of Tim Ratliff (6:29), Trump playing a role in this season (20:33), and Walton Goggins finally turning on the con man charm (29:36). Plus, some "nice guy" talk about Gaitok (38:53) and, with the inclusion of Parker Posey following Jennifer Coolidge, which Christopher Guest character actor do we want to see in Season 4 (50:16)?


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    5 March 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3: The Unraveling of Tim Ratliff

    Bill, Jo, and Mal turn in their phones to recap the third episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their biggest takeaways, which characters are most likely to die at this point, and the ominous tsunami dream sequence (8:28). Along the way, they break down the nuanced bond between Jaclyn and Laurie and whether or not Saxon is actually a virgin (33:21). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:04:33).


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    Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    3 March 2025, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    ‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 7 With ‘Lost’ Cocreator Damon Lindelof

    Jo and Rob go from door to door to recap the seventh episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They run through a handful of listener questions before discussing their interpretations of the lore-heavy episode, the grim nature of the testing floor, and whether or not Gemma decided to get severed (4:12). Along the way, they highlight what makes this the strongest episode of the show to date and Jessica Lee Gagné’s dazzling directorial debut (34:55). Later, Joanna is joined by ‘Lost’ cocreator and showrunner Damon Lindelof to talk about why he loves ‘Severance,’ his Season 2 theories, the challenge of mystery box shows, and much more (01:15:27).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Guest: Damon Lindelof

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    28 February 2025, 9:40 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive and Theories: The Incest Vibes Are High

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney respond to some email theories (3:23) before analyzing the Ratliff family identity (17:13), a connection from Walton Goggins’s character to ‘King Lear’ (23:29), and the cracks beginning to show in the blond friend group (30:58). Plus, discussing a potential Russian connection to the hotel robbery (44:37), keeping an eye on the nice guy character, Gaitok (48:25), and talking about the strong incest vibes coming from the Ratliff kids (54:11).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    26 February 2025, 9:19 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2: Who’s Behind the Hotel Robbery?

    Bill, Jo, and Mal compare biometrics to recap the second episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite moments, episode MVPs, and why Walton Goggins was the standout performer (1:51). Along the way, they break down the robbery sequence and Jason Isaacs’s questionable accent work (31:03). Later, they close with a handful of theories and predictions for what’s next (42:49).


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    Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Video Supervision: John Richter

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    24 February 2025, 3:00 am
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