The Prestige TV Podcast

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  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    ‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie?

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, and how they felt about the first episode back (2:53). Along the way, they theorize on the introduction of Miss Huang, and the truth behind Helly’s identity (41:03). Later, they talk through how the final shot of the episode potentially reveals something about the mysterious macrodata refinement process (59:43).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    17 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 56 minutes 7 seconds
    ‘The Pitt’ Series Premiere: ‘ER’ Is (Kind of) Back!

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Pitt,’ the Max original series from much of the creative team behind ‘ER.’ They discuss it as a spiritual successor to the popular ’90s drama, their relationship with the medical procedural genre, and how its high-concept premise is executed (1:35). Along the way, they talk through their favorite and least favorite characters so far (24:15). Later, they consider whether the barrier to entry is too high for the show to widely catch on (36:31).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    10 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Squid Game, Season 2 (Part 2)

    Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50), and give a quick Golden Globes recap (11:03). Then, it’s time to hop back into ‘Squid Game’ to discuss the rest of Season 2 (14:23), which games were most diabolical (40:20), and a few predictions for Season 3 (58:20).


    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

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    7 January 2025, 12:47 am
  • 53 minutes 52 seconds
    Squid Game S2, Episodes 1-3: Let the Games Begin…Again

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on season one of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ (1:52), before diving into their feelings of Season two (5:58), and discussing which new characters they’re most invested in (40:27).


    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    26 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 59 minutes 58 seconds
    ‘The Agency’ Mid-Season Check-in: The Hole in the Boat

    Jo and Rob look for a left-field lead to recap the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss the recent boom of spy shows this year, how the Showtime drama is balancing its several concurrent plotlines, and why Osman is a perfectly calibrated character (2:31). Along the way, they theorize who Martian is talking to in the flash-forward sequences and touch on Danny’s competence as a young spy (25:40). Later, they break down the decision to make the mystery around Coyote’s disappearance the season’s main through line (38:42).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    23 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    The Top TV Moments of the Year and the Best Shows We Missed

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney take a look back at the year in (prestige) television! They start by reading through listener emails that make the case for shows they missed in 2024 and then debate which streamer won the year (5:39). Along the way, they bid adieu to this year’s various ‘Prestige TV’ emails by ranking them (51:10). Later, they present their top TV moments of the past 12 months (54:57).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    18 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    ‘Breaking Bad’ Hall of Fame: “Ozymandias”

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad’ episode “Ozymandias.” They discuss why it’s such an important piece of TV history, the Rian Johnson of it all, and their relationship with the AMC drama (1:49). Along the way, they talk about how the show would’ve been remembered had this episode been its series finale and its lasting legacy on how dramatic television is structured (12:11). Later, they give out a handful of awards, including best line, most iconic shot, favorite overlooked detail, best fit, and much more (28:22).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    13 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    ‘Black Doves’ Review: Festive Violence, Bloody Spycraft, and the London Underworld

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney protect their secret identities as they recap ‘Black Doves,’ the Netflix spy thriller starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. They discuss their overall impressions of the series, why it works so well as a binge, and point out their favorite kill of the show (9:21). Along the way, they rank their top five performances from the season and talk through their thoughts on how ‘Love Actually’ has aged over the years (18:35). Later, they unpack how the various plotlines set ‘Black Doves’ up for a potential second season (54:45).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    11 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 5 seconds
    The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover

    The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney come bearing gifts: a holiday binge guide to get you through the season!


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    10 December 2024, 1:46 pm
  • 47 minutes 39 seconds
    ‘The Agency’ Series Premiere: Michael Fassbender Is Back on Our TVs, and We’re Better for It

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney become CIA agents to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Agency,’ the Showtime-produced Paramount+ series starring Michael Fassbender. They start by talking about whom the show is for, the stacked cast, and director Joe Wright’s career as a filmmaker (2:11). Later, they discuss how the espionage drama nails its depiction of practical spy craft and the cliff-hanger at the end of the second episode (38:29).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    2 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 16 seconds
    ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 3: Can the HBO Comedy Survive Without Reneé Rapp?

    Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker kick off their sophomore year to recap the Season 3 premiere of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls.’ They start by talking about where things left off last season two years (!) ago, the impact of Reneé Rapp’s sudden decision to leave the series, and whether her departure was a good long-term move for her career (1:34). Later, they check in on the rest of the main characters in the ensemble and discuss if Kimberly has become the show’s new protagonist by default (16:12).


    Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    27 November 2024, 8:40 pm
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