The Prestige TV Podcast

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  • 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 ReneĂ© 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 ReneĂ© 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
  • 56 minutes 21 seconds
    ‘Say Nothing’ Series Finale: The Squeeze of a Trigger

    Jo and Rob reveal the truth to recap the last five episodes of ‘Say Nothing.’ They discuss how the back half of the season landed for them, the adaptive choice to depart from Frank Kitson as the show’s main antagonist, and how the series depicts Gerry Adams distancing himself from the IRA movement (2:38). Along the way, they talk about both the character of Dolours and her real-life counterpart and Marian’s fate at the end of the story (31:40). Later, they unpack how the show handles the mysterious disappearance of Jean McConville (38:26).Email us! [email protected]


    ï»żHosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    19 November 2024, 9:12 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    ‘Say Nothing’ Episodes 1-4: Bank-Robbing Nuns, Fatal Affairs, and The Big Lad

    Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney stare at a spot on the wall to recap the first four episodes of the FX-produced Hulu limited series, ‘Say Nothing.’ They discuss it as an adaptation of the critically acclaimed 2018 book of the same name, give some background context on the Troubles conflict that the story takes place in, and whether each episode feels distinct despite it being a binge drop (6:34). Along the way, they walk through a character-by-character breakdown of the period drama’s main players (29:02). Later, they highlight how the visual flourishes of the show enhance the moment-to-moment intensity and look ahead at what’s to come in the final five episodes (60:20).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    14 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5B Premiere: The Duttons Are Back, But at What Cost(ner)?

    Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan saddle up for a long-awaited return to the Dutton Ranch for the first of the final (?) six episodes of ‘Yellowstone.’ They discuss the pent-up anticipation for the series following its long layoff (1:00), how the show is handling Kevin Costner’s well-publicized exit (5:00), plot holes and potential plot twists (25:00), their character rooting interests and what the endgame for the season might look like (30:00), the episode’s slow-paced, pastoral flashbacks (39:00), the upcoming Taylor Sheridan Equinox (56:00), and more.


    Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan

    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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    13 November 2024, 3:15 am
  • 54 minutes 48 seconds
    ‘Disclaimer’ Series Finale: What Worked, What Didn’t, and a Listener-Defense Mailbag

    Jo and Rob confront the past to recap the ‘Disclaimer’ finale. They read through listener emails in defense of where the miniseries landed, unpacking the connective thread between most of Cuarón’s works, noting ways in which the ending reframes some of the show’s earlier moments, and much more (2:22). Later, they share their final thoughts on the series as a whole (45:02).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    11 November 2024, 7:50 pm
  • 47 minutes 46 seconds
    ‘Disclaimer’ Episode 6: Fragments of Reality

    Jo and Rob wipe their fingerprints away to recap the sixth episode of ‘Disclaimer.’ They open with a few listener emails before discussing a theory on the show’s use of golden hour lighting and why its storytelling mechanics feel both clumsy and outdated (2:18). Later, they talk about a few significant developments regarding Nancy, Stephen’s continued unraveling, and the competing versions of the incident in Italy (22:55).


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    Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    4 November 2024, 7:30 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 Finale: MVPs, Fit Lords, and More Murders

    Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh crack the case to recap the ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 finale. They discuss how this season’s central mystery measures up to past seasons, the (at times overly) self-referential aspects of the series, and how it sets up Season 5 (1:46). Later, they award a handful of superlatives, including favorite episode, smartest red herring, best (or worst!) podcasting moment, the season’s fit lord, and much more (22:54).


    Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh

    Producer: Kai Grady

    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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    29 October 2024, 9:50 pm
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