The Prestige TV Podcast
Episodes
'The Old Guard' (Spoilers)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains spoilers for 'The Old Guard.' 'The Old Guard,' on Netflix, is the perfect vehicle for Charlize Theron, who excels in high-octane...
‘Palm Springs’ (Spoilers)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spoilers for ‘Palm Springs’ in this episode. The film, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, is an enjoyable, genre-bending rom-com. Hosts...
'I May Destroy You'
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘I May Destroy You’ was recently labeled “the best British TV in years” by Grammy-winning singer Adele. The drama, written by and starring Mic...
'Insecure' Season 4 Exit Survey
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was all going so well until Condola came along. We break down some things we did and didn't like from Season 4 of 'Insecure' and talk about what we...
‘Kirby Jenner’ Is the Best Thing on Quibi
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Quibi actually good? Kate Halliwell is joined by Danny Heifetz to explain why he loves the streaming service and tell you about his favorite Quibi ...
'Love Life'
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Love Life,' an anthology series on HBO Max starring Anna Kendrick, is a surprising delight, reminiscent of 'Girls' and 'High Fidelity.' Hosts: Juli...
'The Hills'
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just like 'The Challenge,' 'The Hills' also has its very own channel on Pluto TV, and Bill Simmons spent an entire weekend binge-watching it. Hosts: ...
'Mrs. America' Season Review
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Mrs. America,' starring Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne, is a master class on TV based on historic political events, and because of that, it sometimes ...
'Sweet Magnolias'
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Sweet Magnolias,' the current no. 1 show on Netflix, seems to be crafted from a mix of the WB, Lifetime, and the streaming service's algorithm to cre...
'Homecoming'
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An entrance survey for the second season of 'Homecoming,' starring Janelle Monae and streaming on Amazon Prime now. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Juliet Litm...
Your Guide to Streaming 'The Challenge'
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pluto TV is a streaming app owned by Viacom that sort of mimics cable TV. But most importantly, it has a channel that just plays various seasons of 'T...
Netflix Stand-up Specials
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix pushes out stand-up specials at a steady clip. We talk about two of our recent favorites, Jerry Seinfeld's '23 Hours to Kill' and Patton Oswal...
'Making the Cut'
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Making the Cut' is Amazon's version of 'Project Runway' and features not only Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum, but also the valuable adds of Naomi Campbell a...
'Hightown'
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you like 'The Killing' and '90s crime dramas, you might like 'Hightown,' a moody crime procedural set on Cape Cod and starring James Badge Dale. H...
'What We Do in the Shadows'
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'What We Do in the Shadows,' a mockumentary about vampires, is one of the rare TV shows that is better than the movie that it is based on. Hosts: Chr...
'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you like sports and reality TV, you'll love 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' a Netflix docuseries that follows Formula 1 racers, managers, and team o...
'Belgravia'
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Belgravia' on Epix is basically just 'Downton Abbey,' but set 80 years earlier and with more old people, and that's why it's such a good watch. Host...
'Alias'
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Halliwell tries to sell Liz Kelly on why she should be watching 'Alias,' the action series starring Jennifer Garner and created by J.J. Abrams th...
'Dead to Me'
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Dead to Me,' starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini and set in picturesque Orange County, is well-executed television that is perfect for ...
'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.'
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Top Chef' is unique in that its winners take home both money and newfound prestige. This episode contains spoilers for the May 7 episode of 'Top Che...
'Defending Jacob'
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins talk about 'Defending Jacob,' the soapy procedural drama on Apple TV featuring a woefully miscast Chris Evans. Hosts:...
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been thinking about getting into 'Star Wars: Clone Wars,' here is your guide for diving in, even if you're not normally into animation. Hos...
'Sunderland 'Til I Die'
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're missing live soccer right now, 'Sunderland 'Til I Die' is a great soccer docuseries to fill that need. It's in the same vein as 'All or Noth...
'Run'
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four episodes into its seven-episode run, now is the perfect time to jump into HBO's 'Run,' the romantic drama starring TV powerhouses Merritt Wever a...
'Billions' | TV Concierge
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey and Mallory Rubin get you excited for Season 5 of 'Billions,' the fast-paced and hedonistic show about New York money, politics, and po...
'Never Have I Ever' | TV Concierge
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy Kaling's latest project is a sweet and sincere teen comedy series that pulls from many of her own experiences as a first-generation Indian Ameri...
'Ozark' | TV Concierge
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo recap season 3 of 'Ozark,' the moody and violent show about money laundering in Ozark, Missouri, starring Jason Bateman...
'Outer Banks' | TV Concierge
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Outer Banks,' a sex- and crime-filled series on Netflix about a group of teens in North Carolina's Outer Banks, is your next binge watch. Hosts: Mall...
'Normal People' | TV Concierge
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Normal People,' the adaptation of Sally Rooney's best-selling novel, is very horny, and also a captivating portrayal of young love. Hosts: Chris Rya...
'Too Hot to Handle' | TV Concierge
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why everyone is drawn into the latest frothy Netflix reality show and how it stacks up against 'Love Is Blind' and 'The Circle.' Hosts: Juliet Litman...
'Extraction' | TV Concierge
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shea Serrano tells Jason Concepcion why 'Extraction,' Netflix's latest action movie starring Chris Hemsworth and produced by the Russo brothers, is th...
'Little Fires Everywhere' | TV Concierge
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons explains to Amanda Dobbins why even though Reese Witherspoon's latest TV project, 'Little Fires Everywhere,' is very bad, he watched ever...