The Spin-off

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The Spin-off episodes

May 06, 2015 Periscope, Pilot Season and a 2015 Upfronts Preview
Before the Spin-off crew disappears into the abyss that is covering the 2015 TV upfronts, they gather to report on what they're likely to find in New York this year. Plus, is using Periscope at live events piracy or free marketing for the networks?
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April 29, 2015 Julie Plec on Growing an Empire, Ardent Fans & Social Media
Julie Plec, showrunner of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, shares how she built her career, advice about getting into the industry and how she dealt with the departure of Nina Dobrev. This podcast contains explicit language.
50 min
April 29, 2015 Julie Plec on Growing an Empire, Ardent Fans & Social Media
Julie Plec, showrunner of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, shares how she built her career, advice about getting into the industry and how she dealt with the departure of Nina Dobrev. This podcast contains explicit language.
49 min
April 22, 2015 TV Guide WonderCon Showrunners Panel
In this bonus episode of The Spin-off, we share the recent TV Guide showrunners panel discussion from Wondercon. Spin-off host Michael Schneider moderates.
49 min
April 22, 2015 TV Guide WonderCon Showrunners Panel
In this bonus episode of The Spin-off, we share the recent TV Guide showrunners panel discussion from Wondercon. Spin-off host Michael Schneider moderates.
48 min
April 07, 2015 Re-boot Nation, the News Host Blues, Cable Domination
A slew of new re-boots is headed our way. How much of the original gang must be on board to make a re-boot a success? The Trevor Noah backlash was swift and fierce. Do we have unrealistic expectations for hosts of news shows, comedy or otherwise? The cable-broadcast divide continues to fall and cable continues its ratings takeover. Finally, our monthly downloads.
42 min
April 07, 2015 Re-boot Nation, the News Host Blues, Cable Domination
A slew of new re-boots is headed our way. How much of the original gang must be on board to make a re-boot a success? The Trevor Noah backlash was swift and fierce. Do we have unrealistic expectations for hosts of news shows, comedy or otherwise? The cable-broadcast divide continues to fall and cable continues its ratings takeover. Finally, our monthly downloads.
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April 06, 2015 'Better Call Saul' Panel Discussion
In this bonus episode, we share a recent panel discussion with the cast and creators of Better Call Saul moderated by Michael Schneider. Note: This podcast contains explicit language.
1 hr
April 06, 2015 'Better Call Saul' Panel Discussion
In this bonus episode, we share a recent panel discussion with the cast and creators of Better Call Saul moderated by Michael Schneider. Note: This podcast contains explicit language.
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April 01, 2015 Chatting with 'Fresh Off the Boat' Creator Nahnatchka Khan
Special guest Nahnatchka Khan joins Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. The creator of the new ABC comedy Fresh Off the Boat talks about the process of adapting Eddie Huang's memoir for television, the increase on-screen diversity, and how to cope with learning your mid-season comedy will air on Tuesday nights.
39 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…