The Prestige TV Podcast

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 cast (1:00), all of the sexual politics going on in the show (18:12), and make some predictions for the rest of the season (38:48). Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

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 discuss cringey aspects of the show, situationships vs. relationships, messy characters, and how the show differs from ‘Euphoria.’ Hosts: Juliet Litman and Jodi Walker Guest: Zoe Simmons Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

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. Joanna and Sean debate whether the show should have been a movie instead, key missing components, Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of the lead character, and more. Plus, they have a broader conversation about the current landscape of streaming and where ‘Flei...

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 episodes of Season 2. They discuss why the HBO Max comedy series should be considered prestige television, how the show realistically handles sex in college, the most relatable moments in the season so far, and some small nitpicks. Hosts: Juliet Litman an...

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 the remarkable acting performances, particularly Elizabeth Debicki's depiction of Princess Diana. They end the pod by making their predictions for Season 6 and handing out their awards. (1:20:23) Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Produ...

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 HBO. Along the way they speculate on whether we'll see a Laura Dern appearance this season, debate Michael Imperioli's acting potency, and examine 'The Godfather' tie-ins to the episode (18:54). They end the pod by making their predictions for Episod...

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, Alfred, and Van’s experience at a blacked-owned sushi restaurant, as well as the overall surrealism of the show. Later, they rank each season of ‘Atlanta’ and debate where the show falls amongst other shows in the Prestige TV pantheon. Hosts: Charles Holmes and...

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 on the Charles-centric fifth episode, and of course close the show by handing out awards. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 prestige Netflix show and what it can bring to the new season and cast for Season 5. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Holmes and Joana Robinson discuss the latest adaptation of Anne Rice’s gothic novel, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ on AMC. While the show has no ties to the 1994 film adaptation, they discuss the differences between the two before praising Jacob Anderson’s portrayal as Louis de Pointe du Lac, and the dedication to maintaining the authenticity of the entire production. They also debate wheth...

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 dynamics between the son/father/grandfather trio of Albie, Dominic, and Bert. They then juxtapose Michael Imperioli and Jennifer Coolidge's famous on-screen personas to their 'White Lotus' performances before dissecting their favorite scenes and Mike White'...

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 for the development of the character. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 evolution from limited series to Emmy-winning juggernaut heading into its second season while also shining a light on director Mike White's stylistic contributions. They then dive into the show's character dynamics, talk about the effectiveness of rele...

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 Movie,’ the Disney character Goofy, the Ninja Turtles, and other cartoon characters they consider black, while also breaking down the episode itself. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

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 Sade’s love songs, the potential hidden meaning of the snipe in this episode, and of course Van and Earn’s love finally being solidified. Host: Van Lathan Guest: Khal Davenport Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

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 episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 dives into what exactly Donald Glover is attempting to say about Tyler Perry as a filmmaker. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles and Van dive into colorism and broken black family drama as they analyze the fourth episode of the final season of ‘Atlanta.’ Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Joanna get together to discuss Netflix's limited-run series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,’ and they begin by talking about the decision to go all in on the blood and gore at the very beginning, and if Jeffrey Dahmer was as compelling in real life as Evan Peters’s sensitive depiction. They then dive into how the real-life events from the series were covered in the '90s, the amazing a...

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 industry. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 arc of Harper's and Yasmin’s characters this season, and the corrosive nature of the show’s writing style. Hosts: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Earn, Van, Alfred, and Darius in their return to Atlanta in Episode 1 (2:00). Later, the guys take a close look at Earn's trip to therapy and the events that follow in Episode 2 (24:00). Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Associate Producer: Jonath...

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: Wosny Lambre and Jodi Walker Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin dive into the series premiere of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ remake starring Jon Berthal. Later, they give predictions on what to expect for the season. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices