The Prestige TV Podcast

Latest Episodes:

‘The Agency’ Season 1 Finale: Sudden Eruptions of Violence Jan 27, 2025

Show notes

Jo and Rob lay a trap to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss their thoughts on the season as a whole, how the final episode compares to the ending of the French series it’s based on, and how the Danny story line left them wanting more (2:37). Along the way, they talk through the dissatisfying payoff of the season-long tease involving Martian’s hospitalization and Richard Gere’s precise usage throughout the season (15:51). Later, they highlight how the show nailed the various forms of spy communication (31:55).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 2: What Does Helena Want? Jan 25, 2025

Show notes

Jo and Rob broke their lease to recap the second episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the innie vs. outie structure of the season so far, their latest theories on what’s behind the macrodata refinement process, and why Lumon is so interested in Mark S. specifically (9:06). Along the way, they talk about Helena’s potential motivation for going undercover as Helly on the severed floor (28:38). Later, they theorize about who Irving is calling at the end of the episode and what might’ve happened to him right before the Overtime Contingency Protocol ended (45:02).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Twin Peaks’ Hall of Fame: “Pilot” With Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey grab their tape recorders to revisit the ‘Twin Peaks’ pilot episode, “Northwest Passage.” They discuss what the series represents in David Lynch’s storied catalog of works, the mystery crime drama’s somewhat surprising level of mainstream popularity, and their personal history with the show (5:49). Along the way, they dive into Kyle MacLachlan’s role as Agent Dale Cooper (33:56). Later, they unpack the unforgettable final moments of the episode and the flawed international version of the episode (48:12).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie? Jan 17, 2025

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, and how they felt about the first episode back (2:53). Along the way, they theorize on the introduction of Miss Huang, and the truth behind Helly’s identity (41:03). Later, they talk through how the final shot of the episode potentially reveals something about the mysterious macrodata refinement process (59:43).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Pitt’ Series Premiere: ‘ER’ Is (Kind of) Back! Jan 10, 2025

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Pitt,’ the Max original series from much of the creative team behind ‘ER.’ They discuss it as a spiritual successor to the popular ’90s drama, their relationship with the medical procedural genre, and how its high-concept premise is executed (1:35). Along the way, they talk through their favorite and least favorite characters so far (24:15). Later, they consider whether the barrier to entry is too high for the show to widely catch on (36:31).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Squid Game, Season 2 (Part 2) Jan 07, 2025

Show notes

Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50), and give a quick Golden Globes recap (11:03). Then, it’s time to hop back into ‘Squid Game’ to discuss the rest of Season 2 (14:23), which games were most diabolical (40:20), and a few predictions for Season 3 (58:20).

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Squid Game S2, Episodes 1-3: Let the Games Begin…Again Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on season one of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ (1:52), before diving into their feelings of Season two (5:58), and discussing which new characters they’re most invested in (40:27).

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Agency’ Mid-Season Check-in: The Hole in the Boat Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

Jo and Rob look for a left-field lead to recap the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss the recent boom of spy shows this year, how the Showtime drama is balancing its several concurrent plotlines, and why Osman is a perfectly calibrated character (2:31). Along the way, they theorize who Martian is talking to in the flash-forward sequences and touch on Danny’s competence as a young spy (25:40). Later, they break down the decision to make the mystery around Coyote’s disappearance the season’s main through line (38:42).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Top TV Moments of the Year and the Best Shows We Missed Dec 18, 2024

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney take a look back at the year in (prestige) television! They start by reading through listener emails that make the case for shows they missed in 2024 and then debate which streamer won the year (5:39). Along the way, they bid adieu to this year’s various ‘Prestige TV’ emails by ranking them (51:10). Later, they present their top TV moments of the past 12 months (54:57).

Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com

Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more!

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Breaking Bad’ Hall of Fame: “Ozymandias” Dec 13, 2024

Show notes

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad’ episode “Ozymandias.” They discuss why it’s such an important piece of TV history, the Rian Johnson of it all, and their relationship with the AMC drama (1:49). Along the way, they talk about how the show would’ve been remembered had this episode been its series finale and its lasting legacy on how dramatic television is structured (12:11). Later, they give out a handful of awards, including best line, most iconic shot, favorite overlooked detail, best fit, and much more (28:22).

Email us! tiptopinthepink@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Kai Grady

Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected