The Prestige TV Podcast

‘Succession' Hall of Fame: “Nobody Is Ever Missing”

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons is joined by Joanna Robinson and Derek Thompson to discuss the Season 1 finale of 'Succession.' They analyze how this finale established ...

‘Poker Face’ Episode 10 Recap

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just as the hook brings you back, Jo and Rob are back to discuss the great season finale of ‘Poker Face’! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney ...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Deep Dive

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 8 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the introduction of a new group of people and their creepy religious...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Recap

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the eighth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss David as a false prophet, the biblical paral...

‘Poker Face’ Episode 9 Recap

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of an icy mountain with an overpriced SUV, Joanna and Rob return to recap the ninth episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and...

‘Succession' Hall of Fame: “Which Side Are You On?”

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey, and they start by reacting to the announcement that the fourth season of HBO’s ‘Successio...

'The Last of Us’ Episode 7 Deep Dive

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 7 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They start by discussing some recent listener emails and behind-the-scenes reveal...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 7 Recap

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the seventh episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss their differing opinions regarding how the ...

'Poker Face' Episode 8 Recap

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a flourish, Joanna and Rob discuss the juiciest and most meta episode of 'Poker Face' to date. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Prod...

'The Last of Us’ Episode 6 Deep Dive

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us,’ breaking down each character and story moment as Joel and Ellie continue their se...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6 Recap

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the sixth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how this episode finally cements Joel and Ell...

‘Poker Face’ Episode 7 Recap

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to rev those engines as Joanna and Rob race into the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Produ...

'The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Deep Dive

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory are back to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything from the introduction of Henry and Sam to ...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Recap

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fifth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the moral complexities of both Kathleen and H...

'Poker Face' Episode 6 Recap

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time to "Exit Stage Death" with Jo and Rob as they take a look at the latest episode of ‘Poker Face.’ Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senio...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Deep Dive With Patrick Somerville

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ creator, Patrick Somerville, to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They ...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Recap

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fourth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They briefly address the internet discourse surrounding “...

'Poker Face' Episode 5 Recap

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jo and Rob are back to assess monkey pre-cogs and talk about the latest episode of 'Poker Face.' Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Senior Produce...

'The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Deep Dive

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paying attention to things is how we show love, and Joanna and Mallory leave no stone unturned as they dive deep into the third episode of ‘The Last...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Recap

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the third episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They explain what makes this standout episode so special a...

'Poker Face' Episodes 1-4 Recap

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Mahoney joins Joanna Robinson to discuss the opening four-episode run of the intuitive, superpowered detective show created by Rian Johnson, strea...

'The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Deep Dive

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything that happens in the episode, from the cold op...

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Recap

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They unpack why the show is already being so well-receive...

'The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Deep Dive

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They start with an overview of the franchise and their rela...

‘The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Recap

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the unforgettable opening seque...

'1923' Midseason Check-in

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mal and Ben get together to discuss the first four episodes of '1923,' Taylor Sheridan's prequel to the popular 'Yellowstone' series. They begin by sh...

'Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Series Recap

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney give their thoughts on the finale as well as the season as a whole for FX’s ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble.’ They delv...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 9-10 Recap

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 9 and 10 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They discuss this season’s ...

‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Post-Finale Q&A With Mike White

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson is joined by Mike White, writer and director of ‘The White Lotus,’ to discuss the second season of the show, including his inspira...

'The White Lotus' Season 2 Finale Recap

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill, Jo, and Mal get together to share their reactions to the second-season finale of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' They touch on all of their favorite sc...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 7-8 Recap

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 7-8 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They open with a brief apology to ...

‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Finale Theory Extravaganza

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin convene for a deep dive, as they are wont to do, into the myriad theories circulating the internet and their brains ...

Breaking Down 'Wednesday' Episodes 5-8

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Charles return to make sense of the final four episodes of the Netflix show 'Wednesday' and to see what they can look forward to in a poten...

The Incredible Popularity of 'Wednesday' and Episodes 1-4 Reactions

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They're creepy and they're kooky, Charles and Jo are here to discuss the wildly popular and all-together ooky Netflix show 'Wednesday.' They react to ...

‘The White Lotus’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson recap episode 6 of ‘The White Lotus,’ including the cowboy reveal, the violent arcs reaching their ends, and what...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 5-6 Recap

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is back and so are Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker to break down the latest episodes with all the gossip and laugh...

'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episodes 4-5 Recap

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin recap episodes 4 and 5 of 'The White Lotus.' They talk about the addition of Tom Hollander to the cas...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 3-4 Recap

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker are back to break down episodes 3-4 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2. They are joined by Zoe Simmons to ...

‘Fleishman Is in Trouble' Review

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean takes a break from the world of film to join Joanna for a breakdown of the streaming television miniseries created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Joan...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2, Episodes 1-2 Recap

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker briefly recap the first season of Mindy Kaling’s ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ before diving into the first two...

'The Crown' Season 5, Episodes 7-10 Recap

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jo and Mal get together to talk about the last four episodes of Season 5 of 'The Crown' on Netflix. They dissect their favorite scenes and react to th...

'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill and Joanna get together again to dissect their favorite scenes and performances from the third episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' on ...

‘Atlanta’ Series Finale Recap

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van are back to talk ‘Atlanta’ for the final time. The guys dive into the madness of Darius’s solo journey, then discuss Earn, Alfre...

‘The Crown’ Season 5, Episodes 4-6 Recap

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jo and Mal are back to break down episodes 4-6 of the fifth season of ‘The Crown.' They discuss the characterization of Philip, share their thoughts...

'The Crown' Season 5 Episodes 1-3 Recap

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new season of 'The Crown' is upon us, and Jo and Mal are here to break down the first three episodes of the full season drop now on Netflix. Hosts: ...

'The Crown' Season 1-4 Recap

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In anticipation of the fifth season of 'The Crown', Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin sit down to take a look back at the first four seasons of the pr...

‘Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire’ Season 1 Recap

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Holmes and Joana Robinson discuss the latest adaptation of Anne Rice’s gothic novel, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ on AMC. While the show...

'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episode 2 Recap

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the second episode of the new season of 'The White Lotus' and they begin by exploring the character dynamic...

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 9

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van go deep into the countryside as they breakdown Alfred’s wild hog-filled, tractor-ridden adventure and what this solo journey means f...

'The White Lotus' Season 2, Episode 1 Recap

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the Season 2 premiere of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. They begin their conversation by examining the show's ev...

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 8

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van and Charles are back to dive into the eighth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ The guys discuss the racial history of ‘The Goofy Mov...

'Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 7 Recap

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van is joined by Ringer editor Khal Davenport to dive into the latest episode of ‘the final season of Atlanta.’ The guys discuss the beauty of Sad...

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van dive into the ‘Crank Dat’ era of hip-hop, the choke hold that sneakers have on society, and much more as they break down the sixth...

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van take a close look at Tyler Perry’s reputation while breaking down the fifth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ The duo di...

‘Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van dive into colorism and broken black family drama as they analyze the fourth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ Hosts: Charl...

'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' Series Recap

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill and Joanna get together to discuss Netflix's limited-run series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,’ and they begin by talking about the decisi...

'Atlanta’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van take a close look at the third episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 4, while diving into what it means to be an aging rapper in the music i...

‘Industry’ Season 2 Finale Recap

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap the tumultuous finale of the second season of HBO’s ‘Industry.’ They react to the shocking final scene, the a...

'Atlanta' Season 4 Premiere

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Van are back to break down the first two episodes of Season 4 of 'Atlanta.' The guys dive into the hidden meanings behind the journeys of ...

‘Industry’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker join forces to discuss Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ and preview what is sure to be an epic Season 2 finale. Hosts:...

'American Gigolo’ Premiere Recap

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin dive into the series premiere of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ remake starring Jon Berthal. Later, they give predi...

‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6 Recap

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap episodes 5 and 6 of HBO’s ‘Industry,’ a pair of episodes that both subvert and reinforce what viewers have co...

‘Industry’ Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4 Recap

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker recap Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Industry’ Season 2. They discuss Yasmin’s character development, the fall of Eric, Harpe...

'The Rehearsal', Season 1

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss Nathan Fielder’s return to TV in HBO’s bizarre show ‘The Rehearsal’. Hosts: B...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 13 Recap

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Joanna begin their review of the series finale of 'Better Call Saul' by sharing their individual podcast preparation rituals and analyzing the...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 8 Recap

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 finale of 'Westworld' by recapping the episode, asking 10 big questions about Season 4, pondering the...

Recapping HBO’s ‘Industry’

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker briefly recap Season 1 of HBO’s ‘Industry’ before discussing the first two episodes of Season 2. They discuss the g...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 12 Recap

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Ben begin their review of the penultimate episode of 'Better Call Saul' by examining Kim's new life in Florida, while evoking similar story...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 7 Recap

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down the disappointing penultimate episode of ‘Westworld’ Season 4. First, they recap everything that happened in t...

‘The Sopranos’ Hall of Fame: Looking Back at “Irregular Around the Margins”

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, Wosny Lambre, and Justin Sayles revisit 'The Sopranos' by looking back at Episode 5 of Season 5: “Irregular...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 11 Recap

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Ben begin the podcast by talking about their recent Cinnabon adventures and dissecting the promo art for this week's episode. Next, they di...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 6 Recap

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down 'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 6, “Fidelity.” First, they recap everything that happened in the episode (2:37)....

'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 10 Recap

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Ben get together to share a Cinnabon roll and their reactions to the latest episode of 'Better Call Saul', entitled "Nippy". They begin the...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 5 Recap

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down 'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 5, “Zhuangzi.” They start by recapping everything that happened in the episode (...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 9 Recap

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Ben start their conversation by discussing the amazing job director Michael Morris and writer Ann Cherkis did on this episode and the other...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 4 Recap

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down 'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 4, “Generation Loss." First, they briefly recap everything that happened in the ep...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 8

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna and Ben get together to celebrate the triumphant return of the final season of 'Better Call Saul', and begin their conversation by discussing E...

‘The Sopranos’ Hall of Fame: Remembering Paulie "Walnuts"

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Wosny Lambre remember the late Tony Sirico by discussing his role as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in 'The S...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 3 Recap

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down 'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 3, "Années Folles." First, they briefly recap everything that happened in the episo...

‘The Bear’ Season 1 Recap

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Joanna share their reactions to the first season of the new FX show ‘The Bear.’ They begin by talking about the show’s overall produ...

‘Westworld’ Season 4, Episode 2 Recap

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny come back together to discuss ‘Westworld’ Season 4, Episode 2 “Well Enough Alone.” They start by recapping everything...

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 1 Recap

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 premiere of 'Westworld,' from the new opening title sequence to theories about how the upcoming seaso...

‘The Old Man’ Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill, Sean, and Joanna react to the first two episodes of FX’s ‘The Old Man,’ starring Jeff Bridges. The crew breaks down Bridges’s impressive...

'Westworld' Season 4 Preview

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson, David Shoemaker, and Danny Heifetz join in anticipation of the new season of HBO's 'Westworld,' recapping the good and the bad of the...

‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap With Bill Hader

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Fennessey is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss the Season 3 finale of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the notion of cli...

'The Staircase' Season Finale Recap

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson react to the finale of HBO’s ‘The Staircase’ and dive into their feelings on the season as a whole.Hosts: Bill ...

‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap With Bill Hader

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Fennessey is joined by ‘Barry’ creator Bill Hader to break down Season 3, Episode 7 of the show. Among other things, Sean and Bill discuss th...

Recapping the Finale of ‘We Own This City’

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons, Wosny Lambre, and Sean Fennessey recap Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘We Own This City’, discussing the “bleak and hopeless” ending to th...

‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap With Bill Hader

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Bill Hader come together to recap one of the best episodes in the three-season run of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Hader talks about taking big swing...

‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, Episode 7 Recap

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Joanna start their analysis of the midseason finale of ‘Better Call Saul’ by comparing the storytelling methods of this show to those in ‘...

Recapping Episode 5 of ‘We Own This City’

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap Episode 5 of HBO’s 'We Own This City.' They discuss their thoughts on the episode, watching the sho...

‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap With Bill Hader

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Fennessey and Bill Hader recap Season 3, Episode 5 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Now that the season is more than halfway over, Sean and Bill discuss t...

‘Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 10 Recap

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Charles Holmes break down the Season 3 finale of ‘Atlanta,’ “Tarrare.” They dive into the real-life story of Tarrare that inspi...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 6 Recap

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Joanna start the pod by talking about their expectations for this season and whether they've been met or exceeded at this point in the story. ...

‘We Own This City’ Episodes 3 and 4

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO series 'We Own This City,' including its spiritual relationship to 'The W...

Barry’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap With Bill Hader

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Fennessey and Bill Hader are back to discuss season 3, episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss how they title episodes of the sho...

‘Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 9 Recap

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lathan and Charles Holmes return to break down "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga," the ninth episode of Season 3 of ‘Atlanta.' They discuss what elements ...

'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 5 Recap

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Joanna start the pod by commenting on the sumptuous cinematography in this week's episode, particularly the opening scene, and ponder if this ...

Recapping the Season Finale of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the season finale of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’ They discuss the fab...

‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 3 Recap With Bill Hader

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by creator and star Bill Hader to discuss Season 3, Episode 3 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ How does the filmmaking link episodes beyond the ...