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Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.

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The Little Mermaid and ABC’s Live success; FX on Hulu explained; an interview with Shameless creator John Wells and what to expect from Disney+ 08.11.2019 1:15:02

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: A big week for ABC's live events department FX (has the movies) on Hulu Another streaming service launching this week Showrunner Spotlight: John Wells Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all...

‘Game of Thrones’ pickups and passes, what to expect from HBO Max, AMC’s surprising cancellation, an interview with The Morning Show exec producer Kerry Ehrin and Apple’s first four shows reviewed 01.11.2019 1:12:22

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Game of Thrones’ weird week HBO Max unveiled AMC cancels "Lodge 49" Showrunner Spotlight: Kerry Ehrin Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five...

An interview with “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof, plus Marvel’s big TV changes and CBS’ good news 25.10.2019 1:02:41

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Big change at Marvel TV CBS gives vote of confidence to all five fall freshman shows Let's go to the MAILBAG! Showrunner Spotlight: Damon Lindelof Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all thi...

Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trilogy, Apple’s learning curve and Netflix faces headwinds as the Streaming Wars approach 18.10.2019 1:18:53

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The first casualty of the new broadcast season Countdown to Apple TV+ Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all...

Ronan Farrow’s new bombshell, a “Breaking Bad” refresher for “El Camino” and an interview with “The Walking Dead” content chief Scott Gimple 11.10.2019 1:06:02

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Ronan Farrow's upcoming book is the talk of the town NBCUniversal's forthcoming streamer "El Camino" is out today Showrunner Spotlight: Scott Gimple Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all t...

Netflix cancellations, the status of scripted at TNT and TBS, postseason baseball and why networks love sports and an interview with "Sorry for Your Loss" creator Kit Steinkellner 04.10.2019 58:16

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Four is the new six Network check-in: TNT, TBS and HBO Baseball and Sports Showrunner Spotlight: Kit Steinkellner Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be brok...

The Emmys, new and returning shows and an interview with Steve Levitan on "The Walking Dead" 27.09.2019 52:50

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The Emmys are officially in the books Looking to the future Emmys High-profile new and returning shows premiering in October Showrunner Spotlight: Steve Levitan Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be t...

Interview with Chuck Lorre, talking about the Emmys, NBCUniversal' streaming plans and SNL drama 20.09.2019 1:08:55

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: NBCUniversal unveils streaming plans Talking Emmys with Scott Feinberg SNL may have found its shortest-tenured cast member Showrunner Spotlight: Chuck Lorre Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talki...

Apple and Disney streaming news, Bad Robot and WB make it official and an interview with the legendary David E. Kelley 13.09.2019 56:00

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Apple streaming service Disney+ scraps The Muppets Bad Robot deal at WB is official Showrunner Spotlight: David E. Kelley Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will...

New and returning shows, the latest streaming news and interview with "Mixed-ish" showrunner Karen Gist 06.09.2019 1:01:24

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The most anticipated new and returning shows for September The week in Streaming News Mailbag! Showrunner Spotlight: Karin Gist Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episod...

Interview with "David Makes Man" showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence, Disney+ announcement and TV winners and losers 30.08.2019 55:35

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Disney+ content announcements at D23 Expo Live from New York it's … NOT Leslie Jones A look at TV winners and losers over the summer Showrunner Spotlight: Dee Harris-Lawrence Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Cri...

DWTS backlash, a look at late-night, HBO Max news and a chat with Jason Katims 23.08.2019 1:01:39

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Dancing With the Stars backlash Late-Night Check-in with guest Natalie Jarvey HBO Max news Showrunner Spotlight: Jason Katims Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode...

Discussing Viacom and CBS, AMC and ABC news and interview with POP TV president Brad Schwartz 16.08.2019 1:13:35

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Matt Belloni discusses Viacom and CBS agreeing to re-merge AMC and ABC both made some interesting hires this week Mailbag! Showrunner Spotlight with Brad Schwartz Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be...

Talking "The Good Place" with Mike Schur, FX announcement at TCA, the GoT creators cash in and Emmys go hostless 09.08.2019 1:06:34

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: FX had the biggest announcement out of TCA Game of Thrones creators cash in with a massive overall deal The Emmys will go hostless Showrunner Spotlight with Mike Schur Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, wi...

TV's Top 5 - August 2nd, 2019 02.08.2019 59:04

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Amazon came through TCA armed with a ton of news as usual Starz has a new programming mandate CBS executives kicked off the broadcast portion of TCA on Thursday Showrunner Spotlight with Josh Schwartz Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fien...

TV's Top 5 - July 26th, 2019 26.07.2019 1:06:44

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: San Diego Comic-Con is behind us the Television Critics Association's summer press tour Designated Survivor has been cancelled... AGAIN Robin Thede joins to talk about A Black Lady Sketch Show Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Ch...

TV's Top 5 - July 19th, 2019 19.07.2019 49:36

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The Emmy nominations have arrived! The latest in the Streaming Wars Netflix has edited the controversial suicide scene from 13 Reasons Why The TCA's summer press tour begins next week Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Telev...

TV's Top 5 - July 12th, 2019 12.07.2019 50:52

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Friends is officially leaving Netflix San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner Lets talk season 3 of Stranger Things CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl joins us to discuss Love Island Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Ch...

TV's Top 5 - June 28th, 2019 28.06.2019 1:04:18

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: One Day at a Time is headed to Pop Network The Office is leaving Netflix in 2021 July Preview Talking Emmys with "Awards Chatter" host, Scott Feinberg Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all...

TV's Top 5 - June 21st, 2019 21.06.2019 53:07

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: J.J. Abrams is in final negotiations with WarnerMedia Nominations are out for the Television Critics Association's annual awards Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter's executive TV editor, discusses Trevor Noah Mailbag!!! Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Edit...

TV's Top 5 - June 14th, 2019 14.06.2019 54:48

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Surprising renewals and final season announcements It's Pride Month! with Vida creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho State of the Network check-in with BET It's been a busy week for Quibi! Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief T...

Live from ATX Television Festival 07.06.2019 56:08

This week we are LIVE from the ATX Television Festival in Austin! The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: About the festival with ATX co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland This week in the headlines Mailbag Segment! The state of NBC with Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, the co-presidents of the network Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood...

TV's Top 5 - May 31st, 2019 31.05.2019 45:43

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Adam Levine's departure from The Voice with Michael O'Connell Lee Daniels still for the canceled Empire spinoff, Star CBS announced The Good Fight will air first season on June 16 This is an extremely crowded month of TV premieres Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Co...

TV's Top 5 - May 24th, 2019 24.05.2019 54:42

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Game of Throne's larger impact The end of Game of Thrones with Josh Wigler Lets talk about The Big Bang Theory series finale Talking with ABC's chief Karey Burke Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be...

Special 2019 Post Upfronts Edition 17.05.2019 37:54

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Breaking down the massive Disney presentation and the Hulu news WarnerMedia's upfront presentation The five networks released their fall schedules Final takeaways from upfronts Critics Corner Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television C...