‘Pluribus’ Episode 4: Carol’s Truth Serum
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob are back for Episode 4 of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus. (00:00) Intro (2:43) Listener ema...
Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me' Review
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob just binged Netflix’s new miniseries ‘The Beast in Me’ and are here for a spoiler-f...
'Death by Lightning': Netflix's Hit Garfield Assassination Show, With Mike Makowsky | Prestige TV
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘...
‘Pluribus’ Episode 3: Negative Nancy at the Ice Hotel
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob have rejoined the hive mind to dig into the third episode of Apple TV’s new series, ‘...
Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’: Episodes 1-2 Breakdown
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob take a break from licking donuts to recap the first two episodes Apple TV’s new series,...
‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Review: Too Much of a Good Thing
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Mahoney and Yasi Salek break out some dance moves to recap ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2. (0...
‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 Finale Recap
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob are back to break down the Season 5 finale of ‘Slow Horses,' look back at the season as...
'Slow Horses' Season 6 Episodes 3-5 Breakdown With Alan Sepinwall
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks off, we're back in the saddle. Joanna is joined by one of our favorite TV critics,...
‘Task’ Finale: Chasing Greatness
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill, Jo, and Rob run from the feds to recap the finale of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (1:00) Where d...
‘Task’ Episode 6 With Creator Brad Ingelsby
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Jo run through the woods to recap the sixth episode of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (1:58) Th...
‘Task’ Episode 5: The Best Episode Yet?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo, Rob and Bill dive into the quarry for what might just be the best episode of the season, so far....
The ‘Sopranos’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hooked, Jo and Rob go to therapy with Van to talk through why "College" will make...
'Slow Horses,' Season 5, Episode 2: In Communicado
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Rob are back to breakdown a great early-season 'Slow Horses' episode and the important questi...
‘Task’ Episode 4: All Roads
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill, Jo and Rob are still on the case in this recap of the fourth episode of HBO’s ‘Task’. ...
Slow Horses,' Season 5 Episode 1: New Season, New Track Suit
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite failspies are back. So that means Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney are back too. Join th...
‘Task’ Episode 3: Who’s the Mole?
22 Sep 2025
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Bill, Jo, and Rob head to Barnaby’s to recap the third episode of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (3:19...
The ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Two-Part Episode That Got Us Hooked
17 Sep 2025
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Hooked goes to space! Jo and Rob are joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the two-part first-season...
‘Task’ Episode 2: The Rat Theory
15 Sep 2025
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Bill, Jo, and Rob search for leads to recap the second episode of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (2:07) ...
The ‘Lost’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
10 Sep 2025
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On this episode of Hooked, Jo and Rob land on a deserted island to make the case for why the two-par...
‘Task’ Series Premiere: HBO Sundays Are Back!
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney break out the binoculars to recap the series premiere...
The ‘Veronica Mars’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hooked continues! This time, Jo and Rob take us back to 2005 to make the case for Kristen Bell’s s...
The ‘Mad Men’ Episode(s) That Got Us Hooked
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Hooked! On this one, Jo and Rob play office politics and make their respective cases...
The ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Hooked, a new Prestige TV Podcast series where we look at some of the most iconic TV show...
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale: The Best Season Yet!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti accept their seat at the dining table to recap the Season 3 finale...
‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Finale: The Best for Last
11 Jul 2025
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Jo and Rob head to Wichita to recap the final four episodes of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2. (0:00) In...
‘The Bear’ Season 4 Finale: Is This the End, or A New Beginning?
01 Jul 2025
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Van and Charles update the agreement terms to recap the Season 4 finale of ‘The Bear.’ (0:00) I...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 7-9: Breaking Down the Wedding Episode
27 Jun 2025
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Van and Charles keep it in the family to recap the seventh, eight, and ninth episodes of ‘The Bear...
‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6: The Show’s Back, but Is Enough Happening?
26 Jun 2025
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Van and Charles dig into the second course of episodes (the middle three) in Season 4 of FX’s 'The...
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Back in Business (For Now)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes chase after a Michelin star to recap the first three episodes of ‘Th...
Netflix’s Hit Show ‘Dept. Q’: Peak Sad Boy Detective TV
18 Jun 2025
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Jo and Rob dig through the case files of ‘Dept. Q’, Netflix’s grimy crime drama about a Scotti...
'The Simpsons' Draft: Best Episodes, Characters, and More
17 Jun 2025
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Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Charles Holmes, and Mina Kims hold a ‘Simpsons’ draft as they celeb...
‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 5-8: Midseason Awards!
13 Jun 2025
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Jo and Rob take the field to recap the episodes 5-8 of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (13...
Golf on Screen: 'Stick' Eps. 1-3 (Plus ‘Happy Gilmore' and 'Tin Cup' ) With Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
05 Jun 2025
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In honor of the new Apple TV+ show 'Stick’, Jo and Rob tee off with a discussion of some golf cine...
'The Better Sister' Review: Your Summer Mystery Binge Drop With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill and Joanna visit the Hamptons to recap all eight episodes of ‘The Better Sister,’ the Prime...
‘Hacks’ Season 4 Finale: Fashion Emergencies, Bad Karaoke, and a TMZ Hoax
30 May 2025
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Mal and Nora relax to the max to recap the Season 4 finale of ‘Hacks.’ (0:00) Intro (5:01) Tho...
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale: Who Framed Coop?
30 May 2025
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Jo and Rob reexamine the evidence to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors.’ (...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale: A Verdict on the Cliff-Hanger
29 May 2025
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Season 2 comes to a close, and Jo and Rob are here to recap the divisive ending of the hit HBO show....
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Finale: Nathan Fielder Lands the Plane
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
One last flight in the cockpit with Jodi and Charles to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Rehearsa...
‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale Behind the Scenes With Matt Belloni
23 May 2025
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Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck are joined by host of The Town—and star of ‘The Studio’—Ma...
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 8 With Bill Simmons
23 May 2025
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Bill Simmons joins Jo and Rob as they post bail to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Your Friends ...
‘The Last of Us’ S2E6 Precap: An Episode of Gut Punches, Plus, Co-creator Neil Druckmann and Writer Halley Gross
22 May 2025
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It’s the penultimate episode! Jo and Rob recap Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us’ and get nostalgic...
‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 1-4: Best Guest Stars, Favorite Jokes, and Meth Gators
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney pick a spot on the map as they recap the first four episodes of ‘P...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 5: Mr. Fielder Goes to Washington (Kinda)
19 May 2025
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Charles and Jodi stand in front of Congress to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episodes 6-7: Is Coop Losing His Cool?
16 May 2025
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Jo and Rob decide if Coop is losing it as they recap the sixth and seventh episodes of ‘Your Frien...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5: Ellie Kicks Off Her Revenge Tour. Plus, Costume Designer Ann Foley
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob feel her love as they recap Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and break down Ellie’...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 4: Nathan Fielder, Dating Coach
12 May 2025
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Charles and Jodi drop subtle hints to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2. (0:...
‘Hacks’ Season 4 Midseason Check-In: Funniest Writers' Room on TV?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti discuss their relationship with the hit Max show (2:34), before ta...
‘The Studio’ Episodes 3-8: Midseason Awards, A-List Cameos, and Best Fake Movie
09 May 2025
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Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck walk the red carpet to recap Episodes 3-8 of ‘The Studio.’ (0...
‘The Last of Us’ S2, E4 Precap: ‘Take On Me’ and Jeffrey Wright’s Menace With Kate Herron
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob check in with overall thoughts on the season so far (8:42), including Ellie and Dina bran...
The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 3: Favorite Episode of TV Ever?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker kick off the episode with a bold question: Is this their favorite tel...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episode 5: High Risk, No Reward
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob visit a crazed art dealer to recap the fifth episode of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors.’...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3 Precap: Every Road Trip Needs a Dina, Plus Gabriel Luna
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob get into the “gamer’s insight,” as Rob talks about his favorite and least favorite ...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 2: The Height of Absurdist Comedy
28 Apr 2025
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Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker react to Episode 2 entering the Nathan Fielder cinematic universe (3:...
'Your Friends & Neighbors' Episode 4: One Birkin Too Far
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney return to the scene of the crime to recap the fourth episode of 'You...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Precap: The Most Important Episode of the Show Yet. Plus, Composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob protect Jackson to recap the second episode of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2. (0:00) Int...
‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 1: Can Plane Crashes Be Funny?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker brush up on their Fielder Method and marvel at the show’s prophetic...
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episodes 1-3: Your (Not So) Friendly Neighborhood Jon Hamm
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney break into mansions to recap the first three episodes of ‘Your Fri...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob are back in the spores, molds, and fungus to break down the deviations and faithfulness o...
‘The Pitt’ Episode 15: The Season Finale Recap
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob close out their shift on ‘The Pitt’ by discussing the last few cases (4:30); moments ...
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Deep Dive and Theories: A Super Cynical Season
09 Apr 2025
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'The White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Deep Dive and Theories: A Super Cynical Season It’s time to che...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale: Fatal Attraction
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal pack their bags to recap the Season 3 finale of ‘The White Lotus.’ They discus...
'The Pitt’ Episode 14: A Breakdown of Dr. Robby’s Breakdown
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob react to Dr. Robby’s moment (7:08) and question how much grace Dr. Langdon deserves (16...
'The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7 Deep Dive and Theories: Bad Con Artists
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob discuss the very penultimate-y episode and the feeling of wanting more (3:03), the Duke T...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7: Calm Before the Storm
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. T...
'The Pitt’ Episodes 12 and 13: Dr. Robby’s Personal PittFest Crisis
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob discuss how the old-school model of ‘The Pitt’ has paid off in drawing audiences in (...
‘The Studio’ Series Premiere: What Seth Rogen’s Hollywood Satire Gets Right (And Wrong)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey visit set to recap the two-episode series premiere...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 6 Deep Dive and Theories: Can Saxon Reach Spiritual Enlightenment?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss which ch...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale Mailbag. Plus, an Interview With Series Creator Dan Erickson.
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob are first joined by series creator Dan Erickson to talk about Helly’s decision to chase...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 6: About Last Night
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal reckon with the truth to recap the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale: See You at the Equator
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob head down the black hallway to recap the ‘Severance’ Season 2 finale. They discuss th...
'The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5 Deep Dive and Theories: Sam Rockwell and the Best TV Monologues Ever
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob react to the scene that’s been hailed the "highlight of the season" so far (4:06), the ...
Netflix’s Hit One-Shot Show, ‘Adolescence’: The Surprise of the Year?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob are back for an emergency pod to discuss the hit Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ (3:15), S...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5: Broke or Brokenhearted … or Worse
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal hit the dance floor to recap the fifth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. ...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 9: Who’s the Secret Eagan?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Before heading to the ominous Cold Harbor, Jo and Rob do a check-in on the opening credits (10:08), ...
'The Pitt,' Ep. 7-11: What's Up With Dr. Langdon?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Rob and Joe are back at the busiest hospital in TV to speculate on what’s to come (21:17), follow ...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive and Theories: Rick’s Revenge in Bangkok
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob ponder prosthetic penises and circumcisions, thanks to an email question (10:27); theorie...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 4: Final Destination Sh*t
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal escape the karmic cycle to recap the fourth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Seaso...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 8: Cobel’s Chilly Origins
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob find solace in the nine to recap the eighth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They dis...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive and Theories: Trumpism in the Friend Group
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney react to the unraveling of Tim Ratliff (6:29), Trump playing a role ...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 3: The Unraveling of Tim Ratliff
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal turn in their phones to recap the third episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3....
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 7 With ‘Lost’ Cocreator Damon Lindelof
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob go from door to door to recap the seventh episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They run t...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive and Theories: The Incest Vibes Are High
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney respond to some email theories (3:23) before analyzing the Ratliff f...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 2: Who’s Behind the Hotel Robbery?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill, Jo, and Mal compare biometrics to recap the second episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. ...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 6: Burt’s Dark Secret
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob eradicate their childish folly to recap the sixth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. Th...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 1 Deep Dive and Theories
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney kick off the deep dive with a breakdown of Parker Posey’s and Jaso...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere With Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin head to Thailand to recap the Season 3 premiere of ...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 5: Is the Real Helly R. Back?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob break down the theme of loneliness following the characters' return from the company ORTB...
‘The Pitt’ Midseason Check-In: The Best Medical Drama on TV
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob head back to Pittsburgh to recap Episodes 3-6 of ‘The Pitt.’ They discuss how the Max...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 4: The Lumon Work Retreat From Hell
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob go on an ORTBO to recap the fourth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss why ...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 3: The Baby Goats Are Back
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob hand out missing posters to recap the third episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They dis...
‘The Agency’ Season 1 Finale: Sudden Eruptions of Violence
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob lay a trap to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss their thoughts ...
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 2: What Does Helena Want?
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob broke their lease to recap the second episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss t...
‘Twin Peaks’ Hall of Fame: “Pilot” With Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey grab their tape recorders to revisit the ‘Twin Peaks’ pilot e...
‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’...
‘The Pitt’ Series Premiere: ‘ER’ Is (Kind of) Back!
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-epis...
Squid Game, Season 2 (Part 2)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50),...
Squid Game S2, Episodes 1-3: Let the Games Begin…Again
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on seas...
‘The Agency’ Mid-Season Check-in: The Hole in the Boat
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jo and Rob look for a left-field lead to recap the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of ‘The Agenc...
The Top TV Moments of the Year and the Best Shows We Missed
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney take a look back at the year in (prestige) television! They start by...
‘Breaking Bad’ Hall of Fame: “Ozymandias”
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad’ episode ...