The Prestige TV Podcast

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'The Simpsons' Draft: Best Episodes, Characters, and More Jun 17, 2025

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Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Charles Holmes, and Mina Kims hold a ‘Simpsons’ draft as they celebrate the release of Alan’s new book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny:How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television-and America-Forever.

(01:22) First Times Being Introduced to ‘The Simpsons’

(8:18) “Which Character Are You?”

(09:31) ‘The Simpsons’ Draft

(11:58) The Difference Between Parody and Reference

(1:12:57) Does The Simpsons Endure

(1:16.23) Draft Recap

(1:18.04) Honorable Mentions

(1:25:04) Thanks For Watching!

Alan’s Book: https://t.co/rLsf4XMl03

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Hosts: Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Mina Kimes, and Charles Holmes

Producers: Justin Sayles, Ashleigh Smith, Donnie Beacham Jr.

Video Supervision: Nick Kosut

Additional Production Support: John Richter

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‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 5-8: Midseason Awards! Jun 13, 2025

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Jo and Rob take the field to recap the episodes 5-8 of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2.

(0:00) Intro

(13:49) Midseason awards

(16:19) Best episode

(28:21) Charlie Cale fits

(28:52) Best murder

(30:39) Most delightful visual

(32:02) Best needle drop

(33:09) Most appealing Charlie odd job

(36:50) Charlie’s smartest move

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kevin Pooler

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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Golf on Screen: 'Stick' Eps. 1-3 (Plus ‘Happy Gilmore' and 'Tin Cup' ) With Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Jun 05, 2025

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In honor of the new Apple TV+ show 'Stick’, Jo and Rob tee off with a discussion of some golf cinematic classics.

(0:00) Intro

(3:38) ‘Happy Gilmore’

(4:54) ‘Tin Cup’

(8:40) Favorite sports movie of all-time

(14:17) ’Stick’

(24:20) The ‘Ted Lasso’ of it all

(26:21) Needle Drops

(32:06) Little dogs

(37:32) Anticipating Timothy Olyphant

(46:35) Jo gets the ‘Happy Gilmore’ references

(47:25) Rob’s ‘Tin Cup’ takeaways

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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'The Better Sister' Review: Your Summer Mystery Binge Drop With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson Jun 02, 2025

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Bill and Joanna visit the Hamptons to recap all eight episodes of ‘The Better Sister,’ the Prime Video thriller starring Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel.

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) Why the limited series works surprisingly well

(5:44) The TV whodunit playbook

(7:28) Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks’s performances

(19:54) The ghost conversations

(21:36) **SPOILERS**

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Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘Hacks’ Season 4 Finale: Fashion Emergencies, Bad Karaoke, and a TMZ Hoax May 30, 2025

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Mal and Nora relax to the max to recap the Season 4 finale of ‘Hacks.’

(0:00) Intro

(5:01) Thoughts on both the finale and the season as a whole

(11:59) What’s the next evolution of Deborah and Ava’s relationship?

(22:21) Favorite episode

(32:32) Best scene

(38:09) Favorite plotline

(44:01) Funniest one-liner

(51:57) Favorite duo

(56:53) Closing thoughts

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Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale: Who Framed Coop? May 30, 2025

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Jo and Rob reexamine the evidence to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors.’

(0:00) Intro

(2:31) Where does the show go from here?

(5:34) Why the monologue-heavy style of the show became exhausting

(18:44) Coop’s heel turn

(23:36) The lack of payoff for supporting characters

(32:51) The killer revealed

(39:36) Which characters will be back in S2?

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale: A Verdict on the Cliff-Hanger May 29, 2025

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Season 2 comes to a close, and Jo and Rob are here to recap the divisive ending of the hit HBO show.

(0:00) Intro

(3:12) Finale ratings

(11:03) Recapturing the game’s perspective shift

(27:00) The accidental vs. intentional violence

(35:40) Jesse and Dina’s arc

(49:57) Abby and Isaac

(56:57) **Spoiler Warning**

(59:36)The verdict on the cliff-hanger

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Finale: Nathan Fielder Lands the Plane May 26, 2025

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One last flight in the cockpit with Jodi and Charles to recap the Season 2 finale of ‘The Rehearsal.’

(0:00) Intro

(4:54) Episode recap

(10:57) What’s real and what’s not?

(29:23) Did it go too far?

(33:40) Email from a neurodivergent viewer

(39:52) Did the show end on an up or downbeat?

(45:02) Where this show ranks

(48:03) What’s next?

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Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Studio’ Season 1 Finale Behind the Scenes With Matt Belloni May 23, 2025

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Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck are joined by host of The Town—and star of ‘The Studio’—Matt Belloni to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Studio.’

(0:00) Intro

(1:34) Matt’s journey from voice cameo to recurring character

(6:04) CinemaCon

(9:28) Did the show live up to its promise?

(17:01) The type of studio depicted in the show

(24:25) Celebrity cameos galore

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Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck

Guest: Matt Belloni

Producer: Kevin Pooler

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 8 With Bill Simmons May 23, 2025

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Bill Simmons joins Jo and Rob as they post bail to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 1.

(0:00) Intro

(1:02) Bill makes the case for why it’s a great show

(11:54) Who’s the guilty suspect?

(20: 13) The drug-fueled clubbing montage

(23:57) Amanda Peet’s career

(32:49) Unresolved threads heading into the finale

(38:52) Is Apple TV+ back?

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Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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