The Prestige TV Podcast
The Prestige TV Podcast offers instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television shows. Hosted by a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan, the podcast breaks down both current binges and upcoming releases. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
‘Cape Fear’ Episode 6: The Bowden Backrooms
Jo and Rob take a trip to recap the sixth episode of ‘Cape Fear.’
(0:00) Intro
(2:56) Mailbag check-in
(7:54) The black-and-white flashback
(14:14) What’s happening with Zack?
(17:30) New characters
(21:43) Max Cady
(34:20) Macrodosin’
(52:30) There’s something in the walls
(58:25) The ‘Cape Fear’ corkboard!
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‘The Bear’ Season 5, Episodes 5-8: Every Second Counts
Van and Charles keep the volume down to recap the final four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 5.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Instant reactions
(7:25) Carmy’s ending
(9:40) Marcus and Syd
(16:15) Did the series run for one season too long?
(22:29) The lasting legacy of ‘The Bear’
(26:45) The Claire of it all
(30:41) Did the show get it right in the series finale?
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‘Cape Fear’ Episode 5: The Lawyer's Secret
Jo and Rob recap Episode 5 of 'Cape Fear,' where "weirder than last week" seems to be the guiding principle.
Intro (0:00)Mailbag check-in (1:42)‘Faith’ (9:37)Anna and Naveah (15:03)Color coding (20:31)Juliette Lewis (22:12)Paul Schneider (26:37)Lexi and Tom (30:34) Natalie’s drinking problem (33:38)The Zack of it all (36:50)Ollie (48:17)Too dumb to live (49:53)The footage (52:22)Ray and Anna (56:
‘The Bear’ Season 5, Episodes 1-4: Let It Rip
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes plug the drain to recap the first four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 5.
(0:00) Intro
(1:03) Previously on …
(7:57) Instant reactions
(15:33) Is Carmy better off without The Bear?
(20:54) Syd as a leader
(22:14) Why Richie is such a fascinating character this season
(24:31) Has ‘The Bear’ become more prickly?
(31:57) The restaurant’s existential crisis
(35:29)
‘Cape Fear’ Episode 4: Dude, Where’s Your Toe?
Jo and Rob stop by the pop-up to recap the fourth episode of ‘Cape Fear.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:49) Mailbag check-in
(16:26) Santería Watch
(23:31) Max and Tom
(27:21) Anna and the mystery woman
(35:58) The Bowden kids
(48:55) Our Natalie theory
(54:49) Awards
(01:01:34) The ‘Cape Fear’ corkboard!
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 1 Finale: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Jo and Rob accept their fate to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Widow’s Bay.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:49) How the message got lost
(6:40) The rules
(11:26) The trolley problem: Ruth and Tom
(24:10) Bechir’s role
(26:19) ‘Lost’ references
(28:47) The teens
(31:39) What’s next?
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‘Cape Fear’ Episode 3: Who Stalks the Stalkers?
Jo and Rob wait out the storm to recap the third episode of ‘Cape Fear.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:35) The big reveal
(14:14) Witch stuff
(18:44) What is the show trying to say?
(21:54) Max and Anna’s connection
(29:06) Lexi and Tom
(38:02) (Bad) Parent Corner
(40:09) Cape Fear River
(44:12) AngelX
(01:02:24) Our very own conspiracy board!
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 9: Cloudy With a Chance Of …
Jo and Rob shelter in place to recap the ninth episode of ‘Widow’s Bay.’
(0:00) Intro
(4:15) Mailbag check-in
(26:20) Let Rosemary cook
(32:25) Parallels to Stephen King’s ‘Storm of the Century’
(44:46) Finale predictions
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‘Cape Fear’ Series Premiere Recap: A New Terror
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney use a complex string of emoji to recap the two-episode premiere of 'Cape Fear,' an Apple TV crime thriller starring Amy Adams and Javier Bardem.
(0:00) Intro
(4:24) Source Material
(11:40) Should This Be a TV Show?
(25:44) Max Cady
(29:26) Anna Bowden
(33:56) Tom Bowden
(36:18) Zack Bowden
(43:14) Natalie Bowden
(47:50) Loose Ends
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 8: Stalking Season
Jo and Rob pack their bags to recap the eighth episode of ‘Widow’s Bay.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:08) Mailbag check-in
(20:05) Timeline of the island’s many incidents
(24:05) Episode 8 breakdown
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'Euphoria' Season 3 Finale: In God We Trust
Jo and Rob deliver their final testament on the 'Euphoria' Season 3 finale.
(0:00) Intro
(0:58) Instant Reactions
(07:38) Rue
(14:45) Lack of Jules
(21:48) Homestead finale
(35:10) Meaning behind the episode title
(42:15) Fez
(54:00) Will Euphoria return?
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‘Friday Night Lights’ Revisited
Jo and Rob head back to Dillon to cheer on the Panthers as they revisit the pilot of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Say it with us: “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”
Intro (0:00)A look back (2:19)The adults who held it together (3:25)The show’s weakest points (14:15)Breaking down the pilot (18:17)Could ‘Euphoria’ pull this off? (28:18)The most believable teen performance (29:55)How the show pushed b
'Widows Bay' Episodes 6-7: Generational Trauma
Jo and Rob brave stormy waters, family trauma, and possibly a kraken in their 'Widow’s Bay' recap.
Intro (0:00)Mailbag Check-In (2:56)‘Our History’ (17:08)The Door-Chair Set Up (22:40)Favorite Bit of Lore (26:15)‘Seasickness’ (32:15)Best Bit of Lore Round 2 (38:27)Favorite City Employee (44:20)Favorite Obvious Joke (46:02)Favorite Throw Away Joke (46:44)Favorite Horror Movie Reference / Easter Eg
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 7: Only Fangs
Jo and Rob shadowbox to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 7.
(0:00) Intro
(2:24) Mailbag check-in
(25:23) [Redacted]’s death
(31:04) Where is Jules?
(59:20) Who survives the finale?
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes 4-5: The Witching Hour
Jo and Rob serve the punch to recap the fourth and fifth episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay.’
(0:00) Intro
(27:23) Episode 4 breakdown
(38:49) Episode 5 breakdown
(39:30) Classic drug-trip episodes
(49:06) Categories
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6: Mama’s Got a Brand New Mule
Jo and Rob improvise their lines to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 6.
(0:00) Intro
(1:22) Expectations for the finale
(4:12) Is Rue already dead?
(16:19) The Bible
(19:33) The Alamo cold open
(23:56) Maddy at the club
(25:09) Cassie’s role on 'L.A. Nights' (and Lexi’s disapproval)
(31:46) Faye and Wayne
(36:02) Rue and her mom
(42:24) Laurie vs. Alamo
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‘Skins’ Revisited
Jo and Rob head back to school to explore the chaotic and iconic 2007 classic ‘Skins.’Intro (0:00)The ‘Euphoria’ Comparison (5:09)Did They Really Understand Teenagers? (6:52)First Impressions (9:14)Where Were the Adults? (13:43)Love Triangles (15:27)How Far Should Teen Shows Go? (17:22)Why Casting Real Teens Mattered (20:18)Inside the Writers’ Room (22:31)Growing Up on Screen (29:26)The Cast (34:4
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 5: Toe to Toe
Jo and Rob put their best foot forward to recap 'Euphoria' Season 3, Episode 5.
(0:00) Intro
(1:24) ATX TV Festival
(3:51) Euphoria S3E5 overall impressions
(5:17) Mailbag check-in
(8:25) Cassie
(12:04) Attack Of The 50 ft. Woman
(16:08) What is Cassie’s business model?
(17:14) People stealing Maddy’s shine
(18:21) Hype house/drill house
(20:06) Alamo
(21:35) Media consumption
(25:34)
‘Widow’s Bay’ Episodes 1-3: The Island Wakes Up
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney stay at the local inn to recap the first three episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ an Apple TV comedy horror starring Matthew Rhys.
(0:00) Intro
(2:24) Why we love the show so far
(11:50) Cottage horror
(18:31) The incredible lineup of directors
(29:31) Best bit of lore
(35:34) Favorite city employee
(38:09) Favorite jokes
(42:18) Favorite horror movie reference
(43
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4: Fairytale’s Over
Jo and Rob go all in to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4.
(0:00) Intro
(6:58) Are the religious elements of this season working?
(11:11) Maddy, Cassie, Rue, and Lexi
(13:14) Nepo baby roll call
(16:35) Let’s talk about Nate
(24:17) Return to (visual) form
(25:51) Kitty’s tragic introduction
(29:21) The poker scene
(31:17) Cassie goes Hollywood
(39:13) We’ve got a heist!
(42:44) Zend
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 3: Little Miss Legit
Jo and Rob raise their glasses to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 3.
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) Mailbag check-in
(15:12) Is the show missing Labrinth?
(21:09) Cassie and Nate’s wedding
(26:23) Is the show underserving Jules this season?
(31:14) Rue’s new job
(38:47) Maddy’s emotional reaction
(44:14) The most unrealistic thing about the episode
(52:34) Eric Dane’s performance
(58:03) What’s
'Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 7-8: Burnt Ends
Jo and Rob digest the final two episodes of 'Beef' Season 2
Intro (0:00)Mailbag check-in (2:37)Did this season come up short? (12:56)Eight years later… (18:23)Worst decisions (29:57)Whitest white nonsense (35:42)A24iest moment (36:51)
Diabolical manipulation (41:43)Realistic shots fired (44:23)Himbo-iest moment (44:47)Best celebrity cameo (47:11)Most cutting critique of Gen Z (48:26)Elder Mill
‘Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6: Against the Grain
Jo and Rob sink their teeth into Episodes 4–6 of ‘Beef’ Season 2, unveil a brand-new top 13, and debate the true importance of Gatorade flavors.
Intro (0:00)
DoesTheDogDie.com? (3:16)Reshuffling the alliances (5:25)Gatorade preferences (12:31)Bimbo-iest moment (14:19)LetterBoxd debate (15:21)Transactional relationships (18:30)MVP (so far) (20:10)Worst decisions (22:49)Diabolical manipulation
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2: Round 2, Baby
Jo and Rob grab their furs to recap ‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 2.
(0:00) Intro
(3:30) Reactions to the Season 3 premiere
(17:50) The show’s complicated relationship with Sydney Sweeney
(24:44) Maddy’s episode
(34:53) What’s going to happen to Angel?
(40:44) Chekhov’s safe(s)
(42:34) Laurie vs. Alamo
(46:14) Jules is back!
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‘Beef’ Season 2, Episodes 1-3: A Prime Cut of Chaos
Jo and Rob unpack the new cast and unravel the upscale mess of Netflix’s highly anticipated 'Beef' Season 2.
Intro (0:00)
Season 1 overview (2:54)
Three years later…we're back! (6:17)
Favorite performances by the cast (9:02)
The Josh and Lindsay fight (11:56)
‘Beef’ top 13 (21:27)
Worst decisions (21:45)
Whitest white nonsense (31:41)
A24iest moment (34:47)
Diabolical manipulation (36
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Finale: Dance Through the Darkness
Jo and Rob hit the karaoke bar to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Pitt.’
(0:00) Instant reactions
(1:55) Mailbag check-in
(18:21) McKay had less to do this season
(20:52) Should Al-Hashimi still work as an attending physician?
(31:33) Mohan’s ending felt unsatisfying
(39:21) Javadi’s bright future
(41:55) Santos and Mel’s blossoming friendship
(46:10) A surprisingly light Dana episode
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere: Leap of Faith
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney reinvent themselves to recap the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere.
(0:00) Intro
(1:57) Is this the final season of ‘Euphoria’?
(5:26) Previously on…
(28:08) Reactions to the S3 premiere
(31:55) Rue’s reintroduction
(38:23) Lexi, Maddy, and L.A. Nights
(43:58) Cassie and Nate
(49:48) The Bible audiobook
(54:00) Alamo Brown and his entourage
(58:15) We need more
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 14: A Bang, Not a Whimper
Jo and Rob fix up their bikes to recap ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 14.
(0:00) Instant reactions
(2:22) Mailbag check-in
(10:03) The pop culture references in ‘The Pitt’
(12:23) An eventful episode for Langdon
(22:12) Mohan’s tough day continues
(25:56) Duke and Robby’s heart-to-heart
(34:57) Wrapping up the caseload
(38:28) Dr. Al-Hashimi’s revelation
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‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13: Back Online
Jo and Rob debrief Episode 13 and share spoiler casting news for the upcoming third season of ‘The Pitt.’
Intro (0:00)
Mailbag check-in (2:17)
Breaking down the night shift (8:30)
How the outage worked as a story line (16:00)
Nurse Jesse check-in (19:26)
What still needs resolving before the season finale (25:30)
We’re OUT on nurse Noelle Hastings (26:25)
Digby’s standout moment (28:37)
‘Love Story’ Finale: Closing Time
Jo and Rob close out all things ‘Love Story,’ unpacking the tragic season finale and looking ahead to what’s next for the series.
Intro (0:00)
Finale overview (0:37)
Constance Zimmer’s performance (3:35)
Grace Gummer’s dialogue challenge (4:42)
The trouble with Caroline Kennedy as a character (9:17)
Revisiting the beginning (11:52)
The restaurant scene (14:09)
Breaking down the cras
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12: Amor Fati
Jo and Rob brush up on their Latin to recap ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12.
(0:00) Instant reactions
(2:11) Mailbag check-in
(12:36) Who left first?
(16:19) Code Hula Hoop
(23:06) Dana vs. Robby
(30:26) Should the Pitt have two attending physicians?
(36:55) MAGA Monica
(39:15) Mateo’s back!
(42:49) Mohan, Mel, and the older couple
(48:31) Bending and breaking the ED rules
(58:22) Shoul
‘Love Story’ Episodes 4-8: Press-ed
Jo and Rob dive deep into all things Carolyn and JFK Jr., breaking down the drama, performances, and defining moments as they recap up to the penultimate episode of ‘Love Story.’
Intro (0:00)The big picture (0:43)Rob’s first impressions (3:14)That Paul Anthony Kelly accent (8:02)Standout scenes (8:35)"Common People" needle drop (9:17)"Exit Strategy" breakdown (12:23)Best character performances (1
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11: The ICE Episode
Jo and Rob hold onto their comfort baseball to recap the 11th episode of ‘The Pitt,’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(3:18) Mailbag check-in
(12:04) Instant reactions
(20:25) Santos confronts Langdon
(28:47) Funniest moment of the episode
(32:22) Mel is going through it
(37:58) Duke and Robby
(40:15) Thoughts on the ‘Buffy the Vampire’ reboot cancellation
(42:11) The ICE storyline
(50:24) The cli
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 10: Seventh Circle of Hell
Jo and Rob finish their deposition to recap the ninth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(4:32) Instant reactions
(6:27) Mailbag check-in
(17:57) Tough episode for Dr. Robby
(25:20) Strong episode for Dr. Langdon
(32:05) Are we back in on Ogilvie?
(36:50) Park the Shark
(38:43) Dr. Al-Hashimi’s bold move
(40:18) Roxie, Dr. McKay, and Javadi
(45:24) Duke is here!
(48:27) Dr. Me
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 9: Fireworks, Furries, and a Foineeeee Radiologist
Jo and Rob use the fax machine to recap the ninth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Instant reactions
(6:55) Mailbag check-in
(16:01) The hot radiologist has entered the chat
(17:37) Hottest moments on ‘The Pitt’: Listener edition
(21:54) The fireworks incident
(26:55) Becca, Mel, and Langdon
(29:46) Howard goes to surgery
(32:25) Is this the conclusion of Roxie’s story?
‘Industry’ S4 Finale: "Both, And" … What the Hell Just Happened?
Jo, Rob, and Jodi try to untangle the chaos of the highly charged Season 4 finale of ‘Industry.’
Intro (0:00)
Honest reactions to the finale (:48)
Yas’s point of no return (5:47)
Did the show cross the line with Yas? (8:45)
Breaking down “Both, And” (12:29)
Is Yas actually holding the power? (16:20)
The jet scene breakdown (20:14)
Is Whitney coming back? (22:03)
Yas and Henry's divorce
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 8: Panic! At the Discharge
Jo and Rob go analog to recap the eighth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(1:33) Instant reactions
(7:23) Mailbag check-in
(13:17) Langdon and Santos
(19:47) Jackie and Jaquie
(25:18) Jackson’s potential diagnosis
(29:05) ‘The Pitt’ goes off the grid
(33:02) Howard’s storyline
(39:30) Roxie and her parents
(44:40) Emma’s moment with Ilana
(51:25) Javadi and Ogilvie joining f
‘Industry’ S4E7: Tainted Love
Jo, Rob, and Jodi unpack romance, death, and ’80s bangers in the penultimate episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4.
Intro (0:00)
Rapid-fire “Well, actually …” (7:16)
Yas and Henry: What are we watching? (9:05)
Yas’s power struggle (14:33)
The Norton conversation (18:34)
Shoulder pad report (24:21)
Politics front: Lisa, Sebastian, Jennifer, and Ricky Martyn (26:14)
Is Whitney dead? (31:48)
Whi
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 7: The Night Shift Starts Early
Jo and Rob come in for a double to recap the seventh episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(5:14) Mailbag check-in
(17:47) Instant reactions
(19:17) Shipping Abbot and Mohan
(21:57) Top five hottest moments on 'The Pitt'
(27:23) What’s happening with Dr. Al-Hashimi?
(34:10) Roxie and her family
(36:46) Langdon confronts Robby
(45:08) Santos: The baby whisperer
(52:18) The blackout
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 6: False Bottom
Jo, Rob, and Jodi go to the club to recap the sixth episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4.
(0:00) Intro
(2:50) Instant reactions
(4:20) The Whitney (Houston) of it all
(9:36) The ongoing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
(19:41) Dear Henry
(28:20) Yas and Harper’s love story
(42:58) The downfall of Eric Tao
(01:12:07) Needle drop corner
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'Love Story' Episodes 1-3: American Royal-Tea
Jo and Katey Rich tackle the Kennedys, Calvin Klein, the ’90s, and much more as they dissect the first three episodes of Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story.’
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Intro (0:00)
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette memories (1:54)
‘The Pe
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 6: Nurse Week
Jo and Rob bury the knot to recap the sixth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(2:13) Instant reactions
(5:52) Mailbag check-in
(16:26) Our beloved Louie
(19:54) This season’s newcomers
(32:55) Sunshine-flavored LaCroix taste test
(36:07) Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s fridge rules
(38:03) Did Robby make the right call?
(39:53) Our biggest nitpick
(42:38) What’s next for Ro
‘Industry’ S4E5: Golightly to Ghana
Rob, Jo, and Jodi explore celestial connections, feeling big, and what went down in Accra as they unpack Season 4, Episode 5 of ‘Industry.’
Intro (0:00)Question for Jodi (1:01)Mailbag Check-in (3:39)Harper’s Self-Belief and Survival (12:27)Is There a Best Version of Eric? (19:28)Kwabena vs. Sweetpea (22:25)Calling Out the Whiteness (36:02)Fashion Corner (39:20)Tony Day (42:45)Whitney in Ghana: Wh
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 5: “BABY JANE DOE!”
Jo and Rob dictate their charts to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(2:46) Mailbag check-in
(27:29) Instant reactions
(32:48) The complexity of Dr. Al-Hashimi
(37:17) Dr. Mohan and the Diaz family
(41:28) Noelle Hastings and Dr. Robby’s love life
(50:14) Will there be a big event this season?
(54:24) Roxie, hospice, and a death doula
(58:17) What will happen wi
‘Industry’ S4E4: Daddy, Drugs, and Drama
Rob, Jo, and Jodi break down all the madness of 'Industry' S4E4: daddy energy, cult vibes, and pure coke-fueled chaos.
Intro (0:00)Jodi Walker check-in (1:02)'Chicken Shop Date'! (2:49)U.K. politics and show overlap (6:09)Jim Dycker: Coked and collapsing (13:24)Comms catastrophe (20:23)Sweetpea espionage (21:14)Henry thinks he’s Steve Jobs (23:46)Pierpoint takedown? (27:01)Yas-Harper divide (28:0
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 4: Friends With Farm Benefits
Jo and Rob get on the books to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(4:22) The July effect revisited
(8:50) The superpower of 'The Pitt'
(21:53) Conflict around Dr. Robby
(28:04) Langdon’s road to recovery
(31:15) The Dr. J reveal
(36:17) ‘Morning Glory Milking Farm’
(40:38) Hardcore parkour
(53:48) MRSA
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‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3: Watching the Sausage Get Made
Jo and Rob team up to take on that threesome, Don Draper parallels, room service orders, and more during this week’s recap of Episode 3 of ‘Industry’ Season 4.
Intro (0:00)Homage to Jodi (0:43)‘Habseligkeiten’: What We Carry With Us (1:35)Mailbag Check-in (3:31)Girlboss Yasmin (13:24)Muck Cuck (17:26)Let’s Talk About Fascism (24:42)Needle Drop Corner (30:39)‘Mad Men’ Energy (35:35)Shifting Team D
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 3: What’s Worse Than Maggots?
Jo and Rob use their X-ray vision goggles to recap the third episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(1:38) Mailbag check-in
(11:23) Instant reactions
(20:29) Kylie, her dad, and Santos
(24:10) Tony Chinchiolo: Worst hang ever
(25:53) The Triage Bros.
(29:23) Mrs. Kovalenko and Dr. Robby
(36:45) The motorcycle accident
(41:40) Dr. Hazel Eyes
(45:35) The history of Pittsburgh firewor
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2: The Commander and the Grey Lady
Jo, Rob, and Jodi return to break down the latest episode of' ‘Industry.’ They answer listener mailbag questions, dig into the dynamics between Yas and Henry, explore how class shapes the episode, and, yes, discuss Kit Harington’s butt.
Intro (0:00) Listener Mailbag Check-In (2:29) How Does This Episode Stack Up? (14:04) Ghost Dads (17:22) Needle Drop Corner (25:35) Enter Lady Cordelia (31:07) Is
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 2: Hard at Work
Jo and Rob visit Triage Island to recap the second episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2
(0:00) Instant reactions
(3:05) Mailbag check-in
(15:05) Dr. Al-Hashimi vs. Dr. Robby
(23:35) Is Whitaker set up to fail this season?
(27:34) Favorite moments of the episode
(31:50) Ogilvie and Javadi’s simmering rivalry
(37:57) Fluid Watch
(44:10) Jo’s maggot story
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‘Industry’ S4 Premiere Breakdown: Cranking the Email Up a Peg
Jo and Rob are joined by Jodi to recap the premiere of 'Industry' Season 4. They start the episode with a mini look back to Season 3 before diving into the latest of the show's world, the new characters of the season, and much more.
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - A mini Season 3 look back
17:39 - Recap begins
26:53 - The music of ‘Industry’
33:33 - Which ‘Industry’ character are you?
35:43 -
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Premiere: There Will Be Blood
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney glove up to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Pitt.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:03) It’s the Fourth of July! (kind of)
(6:42) The Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center org chart
(18:02) Coming up with the ‘Pitt’ S2 email address
(24:05) Favorite moments of storytelling
(40:27) Introducing Dr. Al-Hashimi
(44:59) Dr. Robby and Whitaker (a.k.a HuckleRobby)
(55:55) Cases we’r
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Finale: Cottage Core | Prestige TV | The Ringer
Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin team up to discuss and dissect the Season 1 finale of Canadian hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry.’
(00:00) Intro(4:10) Heated Rivalry’s placement on the list of best shows of 2025(9:00) How the cottage changed Shane and Ilya’s relationship(22:09) The delight of a happy ending(29:10) Shane’s questionable choices for cottage meals(37:00) Shane’s glistening eyeballs(48
‘Pluribus’ Season 1 Finale: “La Chica o El Mundo.” Plus, End of the Year Mailbag
The finale of ‘Pluribus’ has arrived, and so has Manousos to New Mexico! Jo and Rob are here to parse through the ending of Season 1.
(0:00) Intro
(3:37) Did it feel like a finale?
(10:39) Carol’s decisions
(20:53) Joining the hivemind
(31:53) The use of time
(38:51) Final takeaways
(48:45) Mailbag questions: first time podding
(54:15 ) Most anticipated shows of 2026
(58:56) 'White Lotu
‘Heated Rivalry’ Episode 5: Russian Phone Calls | Prestige TV | The Ringer
Back by popular demand, Joanna Robinson welcomes Mallory Rubin onto the pod to discuss Episode 5 of Canadian hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry.’
(00:00) Intro(5:30) Mal’s 'Heated Rivalry' journey(30:10) Rose’s introduction and her use in the plot(36:52) Mal’s take as a sports super-fan(53:00) The All-Star Game(56:00) Ilya’s phone call to home(1:03:00) Hopes and predictions for the finale
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‘Pluribus’ Episode 8: “Charm Offensive”, the Penultimate Episode
With the finale steadily approaching, Jo and Rob are here to help break down the second-to-last-last episode of the first season of ‘Pluribus’.
(0:00) Intro
(8:04) Connectivity and empathy
(14:37) Hive-mind theater
(23:53) Carole in the New World
(40:37) Rob’s hypothetical
(42:37) A Manousos question
(47:44) Breaking down the info nuggets
(56:57) Anticipating the finale
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‘Pluribus’ Episode 7: The Parallel Journeys of ‘The Gap’
Jo and Rob traversed the gap to give you their thoughts on the latest episode of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’.
(0:00) Intro
(2:24) The odyssey of Episode 7
(12:18) Questions from the inbox
(29:09) Act 1: Carol’s best day
(37:04) Act 2: The Manousos journey
(50:34) Carol’s patriotism
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‘Lost’ Hall of Fame: “The Constant”
In honor of the The Ringer’s Best TV Episodes of the Century list, Jo and Rob pick up the phone to revisit and induct the ‘Lost’ episode “The Constant” into the Prestige TV Hall of Fame.
(0:00) Intro
(25:19) Favorite characters
(28:05) Best performances
(28:31) Best line
(31:48) Most iconic shot
(32:40) Favorite underrecognized detail
(33:19) Best moment
(36:37) The runner-up pick
Check o
Heated Rivalry Midseason Check-In
Joanna Robinson welcomes her friend Richard Lawson onto the pod to discuss Episodes 1-3 of the steamy Canadian hockey romance that's capturing the internet’s heart, ‘Heated Rivalry.’
(0:00) Intro
(1:43) First impressions of the show
(6:30) The show’s core audience
(19:10) The Scott and Kip subplot
(33:04) Shane and Ilya’s story line
(44:05) Standout scenes
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‘Pluribus’ Episode 6: The Tricky Balance of Koumba
Jo and Rob know you need some space, but the latest episode of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’ deserves a recap, so here it is!
(0:00) Intro
(3:17) Thoughts on episode 6
(9:40) The tricky balance of Koumba
(13:30) Listener emails
(20:04) Let’s talk about consent
(32:46) Human-Derived Protein
(40:26) Carol’s isolation
(46:46) Giliigan-verse shots
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‘The West Wing’ Hall of Fame: “Two Cathedrals”
In honor of the The Ringer’s Best TV Episodes of the Century list, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney head to the White House to revisit and induct ‘The West Wing’ episode “Two Cathedrals” into the Prestige TV Hall of Fame.
(0:00) Intro
(3:21) What makes ‘The West Wing’ so special?
(6:25) Why is “Two Cathedrals” famous?
(30:21) Favorite characters
(31:33) Best performance
(37:55) Most iconic sh
'The Chair Company’ Season 1 Recap: A Season to Cherish
Rob and Jodi are still on hold with Red Ball Market Global, but took the time to look back at Season 1 of HBO’s ‘The Chair Company.'
(0:00) Intro
(1:49:00) Love/hate relationship with the show
(5:52) What happened in the finale?
(11:22) Tim Robinson’s comedy cadence
(26:08) Favorite side characters
(32:32) Comedy of the workplace
(39:17) Least favorite side characters
(44:58) The Mike re
‘Pluribus’ Episode 5: The Specificity of Grief (and Milk Slurping) | Prestige TV | The Ringer
Jo and Rob are back for Episode 5 of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus.'
(00:00) Intro
(06:40) Listener emails
(15:01) We start in the hospital…
(18:50) Evacuating from the hospital
(23:36) The different sides of Carol
(26:02) The high budget’s limitations
(28:39) The wolves and grief
(36:57) The return to Sprouts
(44:33) Sports corner
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‘Pluribus’ Episode 4: Carol’s Truth Serum
Jo and Rob are back for Episode 4 of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus.
(00:00) Intro
(2:43) Listener emails
(10:01) Dispatches from Paraguay
(18:53) Meanwhile, in Albuquerque
(22:42) Freeze frame Mahoney: the whiteboard
(39:49) Carol's truth serum
(50:30) Guest character actors
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Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me' Review
Jo and Rob just binged Netflix’s new miniseries ‘The Beast in Me’ and are here for a spoiler-filled discussion of the tense thriller.
(0:00) Intro
(0:50) Should you watch?
(5:16) Let’s talk about Matthew Rhys
(10:25) **SPOILERS**: Did he do it?
(20:18) Similar stories
(25:51) Let’s talk about Claire Danes
(41:19) Best on-screen criers
(48:47) Favorite “We’re not so different” moment
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'Death by Lightning': Netflix's Hit Garfield Assassination Show, With Mike Makowsky | Prestige TV
Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘Death by Lightning.’ They talk about “history spoilers,” choices made for the finale, the accuracy of the project, and much more!
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) Choices for the series
(06:36) Adapting the book
(09:54) The accuracies versus inaccuracies of the series
(18:29) The actors' portrayal
‘Pluribus’ Episode 3: Negative Nancy at the Ice Hotel
Jo and Rob have rejoined the hive mind to dig into the third episode of Apple TV’s new series, ‘Pluribus’.
(00:00) Intro
(6:24) Digging into the emails
(25:34) Negative Nancy at the ice hotel
(37:02) Carol on the plane
(42:24) Golden Girls
(48:56) The totality of a person
(1:06:11) Uniforms in the show
(1:08:24) 'Breaking Bad'/'Better Call Saul' Easter eggs
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Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’: Episodes 1-2 Breakdown
Jo and Rob take a break from licking donuts to recap the first two episodes Apple TV’s new series, ‘Pluribus’.
(00:00) Intro
(1:09) Apple TV crashes
(2:39) The ‘Pluribus’ budget
(7:18) What makes this a Vince Gilligan show
(16:29) Naming the email address
(22:25) What is the show about?
(38:08 ) Breaking down what happened
(59:07) Most Gilligan-esque moments
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Review: Too Much of a Good Thing
Rob Mahoney and Yasi Salek break out some dance moves to recap ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2.
(0:00) Intro
(3:09) Reactions to Season 2
(14:23) Why the relationships around Noah and Joanne are more compelling
(26:12) Are the big pop needle drops overused?
(35:37) The future of the show
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‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 Finale Recap
Jo and Rob are back to break down the Season 5 finale of ‘Slow Horses,' look back at the season as a whole, and consider what the future has in store for the beloved series.
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Producer: Kevin Pooler
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'Slow Horses' Season 5 Episodes 3-5 Breakdown With Alan Sepinwall
After a few weeks off, we're back in the saddle. Joanna is joined by one of our favorite TV critics, Alan Sepinwall, to recap and react to everything that's happened since our last 'Slow Horses' breakdown.
Host: Joanna RobinsonGuest: Alan SepinwallProducer: Kevin PoolerAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles and Kai Grady
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‘Task’ Finale: Chasing Greatness
Bill, Jo, and Rob run from the feds to recap the finale of ‘Task.’
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Where does ‘Task’ land among the pantheon of HBO great shows?
(5:56) Mark Ruffalo’s performance
(11:07) Favorite scene of the episode
(14:31) What would ‘Task’ Season 2 look like?
(19:05) The extended shoot-out
(23:22) Nitpicks
(24:46) Final arcs
(46:36) Is this show better if we know the identity of th
‘Task’ Episode 6 With Creator Brad Ingelsby
Bill and Jo run through the woods to recap the sixth episode of ‘Task.’
(0:00) Intro
(1:58) The shootout
(10:52) What is Grasso’s backstory?
(15:26) Maeve and Tom
(21:56) What’s left?
(34:30) Finale predictions
(44:56) Series creator Brad Ingelsby talks about casting Tom Pelphrey, the scenes he’s most proud of, a potential second season, and much more
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‘Task’ Episode 5: The Best Episode Yet?
Jo, Rob and Bill dive into the quarry for what might just be the best episode of the season, so far.
(0:00) Intro
(1:19) The showdown
(12:26) Bad things happen at quarries
(15:06) The mole reveal
(21:51) Listener email: Who’s the deer?
(28:32) Perry’s villainy
(34:14) What happens to Maeve?
(36:38) Good people rankings
(38:34) Sister subplot
(44:02) Predictions
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The ‘Sopranos’ Episode That Got Us Hooked
On this episode of Hooked, Jo and Rob go to therapy with Van to talk through why "College" will make you obsessed with ‘The Sopranos’!
(0:00) Intro
(03:15) What is ‘The Sopranos’?
(08:06) When did Van watch ‘The Sopranos’?
(22:23) Season 1, Episode 5: "College"
(37:04) How were women treated in the show?
(55:10) What is the most ’90s thing about the show?
(1:00:21) Final thoughts
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'Slow Horses,' Season 5, Episode 2: In Communicado
Jo and Rob are back to breakdown a great early-season 'Slow Horses' episode and the important questions about kitchen implements.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducer: Kevin PoolerAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
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‘Task’ Episode 4: All Roads
Bill, Jo and Rob are still on the case in this recap of the fourth episode of HBO’s ‘Task’.
(0:00) Intro
(2:07) The daughter detour
(07:12) Let’s talk about Perry
(17:50) Has the mole been revealed?
(24:59) Listener emails
(28:17) Let’s talk about Cliff
(41:23) Predictions
(45:52) More listener emails
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Slow Horses,' Season 5 Episode 1: New Season, New Track Suit
Our favorite failspies are back. So that means Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney are back too. Join them as they return to the Slough House and recap the continued misadventures of Jackson Lamb and Co. in Season 5 of the great Apple TV+ series.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducer: Kevin PoolerAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
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‘Task’ Episode 3: Who’s the Mole?
Bill, Jo, and Rob head to Barnaby’s to recap the third episode of ‘Task.’
(0:00) Intro
(3:19) What we learned
(6:06) Why Eryn wants revenge
(10:50) The Dark Hearts vs. Freddy Frias
(20:05) The mole hunt
(25:43) Lizzie’s baggage
(45:12) The case for (and against) each of the task force members as the mole
(54:46) Predictions
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The ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Two-Part Episode That Got Us Hooked
Hooked goes to space! Jo and Rob are joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the two-part first-season finale of the reimagined 'Battlestar Galactica' TV series.
(00:00) Intro
(02:52) Battlestar Galactica backstories
(11:28) **MINI-SPOILER WARNING** through season 1 finale
(25:21) A show under threat of cancellation
(43:59) Who won the episode?
(49:31) Most 2005-thing about the episode
