The Prestige TV Podcast

By The Ringer

TV & Film

What's The Prestige TV Podcast about?

The Ringer staff delivers a guide to the vast streaming landscape by discussing one show or movie per day, including premieres. the latest surprise Netflix hits, periodic check-ins on favorite TV shows, new movies available for streaming, and the hosts’ favorite shows to watch right away.

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‘We Own This City’ Episodes...

05.17.2022

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 Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and ...

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05.17.2022 ‘We Own This City’ Episodes 3 and 4 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 Wire,' the exceptional performance of Jon Bernthal at the center of the show, and ...
05.16.2022 Barry’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap With Bill Hader 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 show, what goes into the decision to revisit the past while writing, the films ...
05.13.2022 ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 9 Recap 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 of the episode disappointed them, debate the usefulness of certain celebrity cameos, and examine the ...
05.11.2022 'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 5 Recap 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 was a conscious substitution for the lack of action in this comparatively transitional chapter within the ...
05.09.2022 Recapping the Season Finale of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ 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 fabricated plotline of the Finals MVP between Kareem and Magic, how the show relates to today’s ...
05.09.2022 ‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 3 Recap With Bill Hader 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 way the writing does? Plus: Now that we’re three episodes through the third season, ...
05.06.2022 'Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap Van Lathan and Charles Holmes dive into the eighth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “New Jazz.” They breakdown Paper Boi’s drug trip, the surprise actor cameo, and what the episode is saying about the black celebrity. Hosts: Van Lathan and ...
05.05.2022 'Ozark' Series Finale Breakdown Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan return to 'Ozark' to discuss everything that went down in the final episodes of Netflix's Emmy-winning series. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.04.2022 'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 4 Recap Ben and Joanna start the pod by praising the writing and production work of the season so far and ponder whether the shadow of Nacho's death will loom over the rest of the show. They then discuss some of their ...
05.03.2022 Recapping Episode 2 of 'We Own This City' Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the second episode of HBO's 'We Own This City.' They discuss their favorite scenes, winners of the episode, and predictions for Episode 3. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre Associate ...
05.02.2022 Recapping Episode 9 of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre react to Episode 9 of the HBO docuseries about the 1980s Celtics-Lakers rivalry. The guys discuss events that the series has glossed over, the portrayal of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, impressive acting jobs, and predictions ...
05.02.2022 ‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap With Bill Hader Sean is joined again by the writer, director and star of HBO’s ‘Barry,' Bill Hader, to discuss and recap the second episode of Season 3. Bill and Sean break down some of the filmmaking that has characterized the HBO drama, ...
04.29.2022 'Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap Van Lathan and Charles Holmes are back to break down the seventh episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “Trini 2 De Bone.” They discuss the dynamics between nannies, their biological family, and the children they care for, as well as the ...
04.28.2022 Recapping the Premiere Episode of ‘We Own This City’ Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap the premiere episode of HBO’s 'We Own This City.' They discuss how the show feels like 'The Wire,' the absence of humor, Jon Bernthal’s performance, and more. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, ...
04.27.2022 'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 3 Recap, Plus an Interview With Michael Mando Joanna and Ben begin their conversation by talking about the amazing production design of the season so far. They then speculate on what Jimmy and Kim are planning, what the reappearance of Huell and Suzanne means for the rest of ...
04.27.2022 Recapping Episode 8 of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wosny Lambre recap Episode 8 of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.' They discuss the factual inaccuracies of the show, Dr. J’s portrayal, HBO clapping back at Jerry West, and more. Hosts: ...
04.25.2022 ‘Barry’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap With Bill Hader Sean Fennessey is joined by Bill Hader to recap Season 3, Episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Sean and Bill discuss the events of the episode, as well as how Bill approached writing this season after so much time has passed ...
04.23.2022 ‘WeCrashed’ Finale Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin recap a thrillingly entertaining season of ‘WeCrashed’. They discuss the choices in storytelling throughout the show, the portrayals of Adam and Rebekah by Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto, and give out some awards to the ...
04.22.2022 ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap Van Lathan and Charles Holmes return to dissect the sixth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “White Fashion.” They discuss the history of gentrification in the fashion industry and beyond, debate whether it’s better to be successful and a sellout or ...
04.20.2022 ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6 Episodes 1 and 2 Recap Ben and Joanna start by discussing the events leading up to the final season of ‘Better Call Saul’ and how the series stands up against the prequels that have been made for other franchises and ‘Breaking Bad’ itself. They then ...
04.19.2022 ‘Winning Time’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Wosny Lambre recap Episode 7 of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,’ including the show’s relationship with reality, where it strays from Jeff Pearlman’s book, and the performances of Jason Segel, Wood ...
04.18.2022 ‘WeCrashed’ Episode 7 Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin applaud the powerhouse performances from Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto and wonder what kind of message the show is trying to convey. Plus, they share what they hope lies ahead in the series finale and ...
04.15.2022 ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap Van Lathan and Charles Holmes dive into the fifth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “Cancer Attack.” They talk about what they believe the show is saying about white fans of hip-hop, the cause of Paper Boi’s creative block, and more. ...
04.14.2022 The Oral History of 'Better Call Saul' Alan Siegel interviews the cast and creatives behind 'Better Call Saul' and discovers what it took to get the iconic show made. You can read the written version of this piece at theringer.com. Host: Alan Siegel Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman ...
04.14.2022 Recapping Episode 6 of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ Bill Simmons, Wosny Lambre, and Chris Ryan recap Episode 6 of HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’ They discuss what they like about the show so far, John C. Reilly’s portrayal of Dr. Jerry Buss, the authentic ...
04.10.2022 ‘Severance’ Season Finale Recap Joanna and Mal dive into the finale of the first season of Apple TV’s ‘Severance,’ sharing their instant reactions and deeper thoughts on the season as a whole.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Malory Rubin Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about ...
04.08.2022 Atlanta’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap Van Lathan and Charles Holmes break down the fourth episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, “The Big Payback.” They talk about the horror nature of the episode and share their thoughts on episodes that don’t involve Darius, Paper Boi, Van, and ...
04.07.2022 'The Dropout' Finale and Executive Producer Liz Hannah Joanna Robinson and Jodi Walker sit down to discuss the finale and full season of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. They talk about the major themes along with the real-life story of what happened to Elizabeth Holmes after the events of ...
04.04.2022 Founder TV Roundup: ‘The Dropout,’ ‘WeCrashed,’ and ‘Super Pumped’ Chris and Joanna team up to discuss the sudden boom in shows focused on startups. They compare and contrast ‘The Dropout,’ ‘WeCrashed,’ and ‘Super Pumped’ and then rank which shows they’re enjoying the most. Plus, they discuss the performances and ...
04.01.2022 'Atlanta' Season 3, Episode 3 Recap Van Lathan and Rembert Browne break down the third episode of ‘Atlanta’ Season 3, ‘The Old Man and the Tree.' They discuss the reactions to the season so far (:48) before digging into a character breakdown of Darius, Paper Boy, ...
03.30.2022 'The Girl From Plainville' Episodes 1-3 Joanna and Nora break down the first three episodes of Hulu’s new show based on the true story of Michelle Carter, ‘The Girl From Plainville.’ They discuss Elle Fanning’s performance as Michelle, the genre of true crime, scenes that stood ...
03.29.2022 ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Episodes 5-8 Juliet and Jodi rejoin to discuss the final four episodes of 'Bridgerton's' second season. They ask and answer the biggest questions they had at the end of the season including where they go from here and thoughts on hooking up ...
03.26.2022 ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Episodes 1-4 Juliet and Jodi talk about all the drama and romance that has unfolded through Season 2, Episode 4 of ‘Bridgerton,' including Anthony Bridgerton’s complicated relationship with the Sharma sisters, the central mystery surrounding Lady Whistledown’s identity, and much more. Hosts: ...
03.25.2022 ‘Pachinko’ Episodes 1-3 Dave Chang and David Choe convene to talk about the first three episodes of the new Apple TV show, ‘Pachinko,’ which tells the story of an immigrant Korean family across four generations. Hosts: Dave Chang and David Choe Producer: Sasha ...
03.25.2022 'Atlanta' Season 3 Premiere Recap Van Lathan and Rembert Browne sit down to discuss the two-episode premiere of 'Atlanta'. They recall what made the first two season so endearing and memorable (01:39) before they get into the first two episodes of the show's highly anticipated ...
03.18.2022 ‘WeCrashed’ Episodes 1-3 Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey talk about ‘WeCrashed,’ the latest (and hopefully last?) in a string of “scammer” TV shows. It stars Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto and tells the story of the downfall of the coworking space WeWork. Hosts: ...
03.17.2022 ’The Dropout’ Episodes 4 and 5 Joanna Robinson and Jodi Walker discuss episodes 4 and 5 of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. They recap the latest episodes by discussing the Four Stooges of Walgreens, humanizing Elizabeth Holmes, Dr. J, and a Katy Perry reference. Hosts: Joanna Robinson ...
03.16.2022 Where We Left Off With ‘Bridgerton’ Season 1 As ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 approaches, Juliet and Jodi do a retrospective on first season catching up on where all the story lines left off, discussing how the show might look without Season 1 breakout star Regé-Jean Page, looking forward to ...
03.15.2022 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 4 Wrap-Up Joanna Robinson is joined by Mallory Rubin to share what worked and what didn’t in the latest season of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' They discuss the joy that Susie Myerson and Associates brings them and dive deep into Midge and ...
03.14.2022 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Episode 2 Recap The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss episode 2 of HBO's 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joe House Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.07.2022 'Super Pumped' Episode 2 Recap Chris and Joanna share their initial thoughts on the Showtime series 'Super Pumped' and compare its writing, acting, and production style to other shows and movies that focus on tech-based or corporate themes. They use these observations as a springboard ...
03.07.2022 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Series Premiere Recap The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss the premiere episode of HBO's 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'. Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joe House Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.04.2022 'The Dropout' Season Premiere Recap Joanna Robinson is joined by Ringer staff writer Jodi Walker to discuss the first three episodes of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. They discus the real story of Elizabeth Holmes and her rise as well as the breakout performances of this ...
03.01.2022 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Mid-Season Check-In Joanna Robinson is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the big to do with the newest season of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'. They check in to see what social issues the show attempts to grapple with, meeting historical comedic figures, ...
02.28.2022 'Euphoria' Season 2 Finale Recap Joanna is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about the Season 2 finale of 'Euphoria'. They take on the cultural impact of the second season, what characters were left out to dry, and where they see a potential Season 3. ...
02.27.2022 ‘Super Pumped’ Episode 1 Recap Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin discuss the premiere episode of the new Showtime series ‘Super Pumped’ and find many positive comparisons to other projects, such as ‘Billions’ and ‘The Social Network,’ that draw material from the real-life machinations of corporations ...
02.25.2022 'Severance' Episodes 1-3 Recap Joanna and Van sit down to discuss the twisted and intriguing new show on Apple TV+ called 'Severance'. They pick apart the show's influences and creative decisions as to why this show is a must-watch. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van ...
02.21.2022 ‘Euphoria’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap Joanna and Nora put on their umbrellas to unpack the latest rainy episode of 'Euphoria.' They discuss high school play hijinks and how creator Sam Levinson may have exhausted the benefit of the doubt. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Nora Princiotti ...
02.14.2022 ‘Euphoria’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap Joanna and Nora put on their umbrellas to unpack the latest rainy episode of 'Euphoria.' They tackle wine-drunk moms, Nate's wild actions, and Rue's forgiveness with Ali. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Nora Princiotti Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ...
02.07.2022 ‘Euphoria’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap Joanna and Nora rejoin to recap Rue's destructive journey through the fifth episode of Euphoria. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Nora Princiotti Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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