The Prestige TV Podcast

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‘The Last of Us’ S2E6 Precap: An Episode of Gut Punches, Plus, Co-creator Neil Druckmann and Writer Halley Gross May 22, 2025

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It’s the penultimate episode! Jo and Rob recap Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us’ and get nostalgic with some key character flashbacks.

(0:00) Intro

(1:56) Addressing viewer criticism

(21:33) Mushroom apocalypse museum choice

(26:27) Digging into Joel’s flashbacks

(33:10) The complicated father-daughter relationship

(53:54) Co-creator Neil Druckmann and writer Halley Gross

(1:22:25) **SPOILERS**

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘Poker Face’ Season 2, Episodes 1-4: Best Guest Stars, Favorite Jokes, and Meth Gators May 19, 2025

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Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney pick a spot on the map as they recap the first four episodes of ‘Poker Face’ Season 2.

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) How the second season changes the central premise for the better

(14:44) Best guest star

(18:49) Favorite joke

(20:53) Best episode

(21:55) Charlie Cale fits

(24:28) Best murder

(27:08) Most delightful visual

(32:18) Best needle drop

(34:24) Most appealing Charlie odd job

(40:15) Charlie’s smartest move

(42:05) Charlie’s dumbest move

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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, Episode 5: Mr. Fielder Goes to Washington (Kinda) May 19, 2025

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Charles and Jodi stand in front of Congress to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2.

(0:00) Intro

(2:33) Checking in on the Nathan Fielder discourse

(21:18) Instant reactions

(46:11) Is this Fielder’s most sincere season of TV to date?

(51:19) Wings of Podcasting (a.k.a. the mailbag)

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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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‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Episodes 6-7: Is Coop Losing His Cool? May 16, 2025

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Jo and Rob decide if Coop is losing it as they recap the sixth and seventh episodes of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors.'

(0:00) Intro

(6:01) The bender

(7:33) Is Coop losing his cool?

(16:23) Art henchmen

(19:43) Hunter and Tori

(23:23) Likable characters

(40:35) Coop voiceovers

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kevin Pooler

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5: Ellie Kicks Off Her Revenge Tour. Plus, Costume Designer Ann Foley May 15, 2025

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Jo and Rob feel her love as they recap Episode 5 of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and break down Ellie’s first steps on her path of vengeance.

(0:00) Intro

(10:52) Spores in the show vs. the game

(15:59) Checking in on ‘The Last of Us’ discourse

(34:22) Why this episode felt somewhat rushed

(42:44) Costume designer Ann Foley interview

(01:02:21) Video game **SPOILERS** section

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Ann Foley

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 4: Nathan Fielder, Dating Coach May 12, 2025

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Charles and Jodi drop subtle hints to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2.

(0:00) Intro

(4:24) How this episode felt like a return to form of sorts

(9:37) Nathan Fielder, the TV producer

(16:03) Colin and Emma’s manufactured relationship

(26:08) Sexy Einstein

(31:14) Is Nathan lost in his own plot?

(45:56) Wings of Podcasting (a.k.a the mailbag)

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Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘Hacks’ Season 4 Midseason Check-In: Funniest Writers' Room on TV? May 09, 2025

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Mallory Rubin and Nora Princiotti discuss their relationship with the hit Max show (2:34), before talking favorite episodes (12:21), scenes (20:13), and one-liners of the season so far (27:54). Then they close out the show with their favorite duo (39:23).

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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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‘The Studio’ Episodes 3-8: Midseason Awards, A-List Cameos, and Best Fake Movie May 09, 2025

Show notes

Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck walk the red carpet to recap Episodes 3-8 of ‘The Studio.’

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) How the show is operating as both a broad workplace comedy and an insider satire

(13:25) Apple’s take on the Golden Globes

(15:02) Midseason awards: best episode, most accurate character, favorite cameos, etc.

(39:11) Closing thoughts

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Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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‘The Last of Us’ S2, E4 Precap: ‘Take On Me’ and Jeffrey Wright’s Menace With Kate Herron May 08, 2025

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Jo and Rob check in with overall thoughts on the season so far (8:42), including Ellie and Dina branching out into the post-apocalyptic adult world (16:32), and the introduction of Jeffrey Wright’s character, Isaac (24:41). Then, director Kate Herron joins to discuss Episode 4 (34:47). **SPOILERS** in the air (1:03:37), with a discussion of Ellie’s differences: game vs. TV (1:14:15), and when will we get an expected story shift (1:18:56)?

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Kate Herron

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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The Rehearsal’ Season 2, Episode 3: Favorite Episode of TV Ever? May 05, 2025

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Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker kick off the episode with a bold question: Is this their favorite television episode ever (:56)? Plus, the ethics of cloning dogs (5:19), Nathan becomes Sully Sullenberger (20:17), and is this season a culmination for the comedian (33:21)? Finally, the episode's epic needle drops (36:22), and a dip into the listener mailbag (52:57).

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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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