The Spin-off

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The Spin-off episodes

August 13, 2015 Summer 2015 TCA's: Streaming Media Boom & Networks as Brands
The Spin-off crew steps away from the Beverly Hilton, the home of the summer TCA gathering, to report back on this year's press tour. The story of the season seems to be the explosion in content streaming media outlets. Other noteworthy presentations focused on the current TV glut and the potential that the bubble could burst, as well as the increasing importance of brand identity for networks.
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July 29, 2015 Homeland's Alex Gansa on Bouncing Back, Hive Mind Criticism
Alex Gansa and Homeland have had a hot and cold relationship with the Emmys. After being shut out last year, the show is back with several big nominations in 2015. The Showtime drama's co-creator and showrunner talks about how they approached Season 4 with a clean slate and what's in store for Season 5.
34 min
July 29, 2015 Homeland's Alex Gansa on Bouncing Back, Hive Mind Criticism
Alex Gansa and Homeland have had a hot and cold relationship with the Emmys. After being shut out last year, the show is back with several big nominations in 2015. The Showtime drama's co-creator and showrunner talks about how they approached Season 4 with a clean slate and what's in store for Season 5.
33 min
July 15, 2015 A Changing Comic-Con; Scrambling to Scrub Pariahs from TV
The Spin-Off crew finds a few moments in between Comic-Con and the announcement of Emmy nominations to report back on this year's fan gathering in San Diego. As television festivals and gatherings proliferate around the nation, is the cost and hassle of Comic-Con still worth it? Plus, this summer has seen several instances of the real world and the TV world colliding -- think Cosby, Trump and the Confederate flag. We look at the differing network responses to each of these incidents.
37 min
July 15, 2015 A Changing Comic-Con; Scrambling to Scrub Pariahs from TV
The Spin-Off crew finds a few moments in between Comic-Con and the announcement of Emmy nominations to report back on this year's fan gathering in San Diego. As television festivals and gatherings proliferate around the nation, is the cost and hassle of Comic-Con still worth it? Plus, this summer has seen several instances of the real world and the TV world colliding -- think Cosby, Trump and the Confederate flag. We look at the differing network responses to each of these incidents.
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July 08, 2015 'Portlandia,' 'Togetherness' and 'Last Man on Earth' Panel
Showrunners and stars from three different shows from three different networks join Michael Schneider for a panel discussion about the creative forces that drive their programs. *This podcast contains explicit language,
55 min
July 08, 2015 'Portlandia,' 'Togetherness' and 'Last Man on Earth' Panel
Showrunners and stars from three different shows from three different networks join Michael Schneider for a panel discussion about the creative forces that drive their programs. *This podcast contains explicit language,
54 min
June 24, 2015 For Wendi McLendon-Covey, a "Smother's" Work Is Never Done
Wendi McLendon-Covey plays the funny, loving Beverly Goldberg on ABC's sitcom The Goldbergs, which is heading into its third season. She's followed her gut over the years, even when that meant disregarding advice from a manager. *This podcast contains explicit language.*
36 min
June 24, 2015 For Wendi McLendon-Covey, a "Smother's" Work Is Never Done
Wendi McLendon-Covey plays the funny, loving Beverly Goldberg on ABC's sitcom The Goldbergs, which is heading into its third season. She's followed her gut over the years, even when that meant disregarding advice from a manager. *This podcast contains explicit language.*
35 min
June 17, 2015 Producer Mark Burnett on Faith, Family and Facial Hair
Mark Burnett on how faith has been a guiding force in television. The newly clean-shaven producer shares how he keeps Survivor feeling fresh, what he thinks of the Duggars and why he’s convinced The Voice will never go off the air.
Note: This podcast contains explicit language.
51 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…