The Spin-off

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The Spin-off episodes

January 20, 2016 Cord Cobblers and What TV Can Learn from 'Making a Murderer'
The Spin-off crew steps away from the 2016 Television Critics Association gathering to talk about prevailing themes at this year's TCA and look ahead to what the TV landscape may look like in the coming months.
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December 23, 2015 The Year That Was Peak TV, Tackling Tough Social Issues
In our final " of 2015, we look back on the year that was in television. Have we reached the peak of "Peak TV?"
38 min
December 23, 2015 The Year That Was Peak TV, Tackling Tough Social Issues
In our final " of 2015, we look back on the year that was in television. Have we reached the peak of "Peak TV?"
0 min
December 17, 2015 Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg on Justice in 'Jessica Jones'
Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg is no stranger to big projects with passionate fan bases. But she tells us the response to Netflix's Jessica Jones has been "beyond anything I hoped for." She shares the challenges and thrills of working within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
44 min
December 17, 2015 Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg on Justice in 'Jessica Jones'
Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg is no stranger to big projects with passionate fan bases. But she tells us the response to Netflix's Jessica Jones has been "beyond anything I hoped for." She shares the challenges and thrills of working within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
43 min
November 17, 2015 The Evolution of Streaming and a Late-Night Check-In
Long gone are the days when Netflix was the only streaming game in town. Now, networks are increasingly starting to offer their own streaming subscription services. As content continues to multiply, how will consumers respond? Plus, CBS announced they'll put Stephen Colbert in the coveted post-Super Bowl spot -- the first time for a talk show to ever go there.
38 min
November 17, 2015 The Evolution of Streaming and a Late-Night Check-In
Long gone are the days when Netflix was the only streaming game in town. Now, networks are increasingly starting to offer their own streaming subscription services. As content continues to multiply, how will consumers respond? Plus, CBS announced they'll put Stephen Colbert in the coveted post-Super Bowl spot -- the first time for a talk show to ever go there.
37 min
November 04, 2015 Betsy Beers on Executive Producing in Shondaland
Betsy Beers is Shonda Rhimes' producing partner and the executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. She tells us how she transitioned from acting, to movie development to producing for television and the myriad hats she wears within Shondaland.
*Note: This podcast contains explicit language.
46 min
November 04, 2015 Betsy Beers on Executive Producing in Shondaland
Betsy Beers is Shonda Rhimes' producing partner and the executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. She tells us how she transitioned from acting, to movie development to producing for television and the myriad hats she wears within Shondaland.
*Note: This podcast contains explicit language.
45 min
October 28, 2015 TV Development Trends & Behind-the-Scenes Drama
Another day, another reboot. The Spin-Off crew dives into this year's TV development trends, including the seemingly unstoppable pattern of bringing old shows or movies back from the dead. And, are behind-the-scenes struggles to blame for this year's disappointing fall broadcast season, or is it just another example of the system being broken?
36 min

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Hosted by TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian, KCRW's The Spin-off is the podcast that takes you inside the television industry. Twice a month we feature in-depth conversations with…