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Matt Walsh & Timothy Simons on 'Veep' and Pronouncing "Nevada" May 10, 2016

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Matt Walsh and Timothy Simons play Mike McLintock and Jonah Ryan, respectively, on HBO's Veep. They tell us about the experience of starring in a show about a dysfunctional government in the middle of a crazy election year, and working in a new location with a new showrunner for Season 5.

Ben Winston, EP of 'The Late, Late Show with James Corden' Apr 18, 2016

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Ben Winston never planned to pursue a career in American late night television, but when his good friend James Corden got the call and invited Winston along, he took the leap and moved across the ocean. He tells us how he first met Corden, how they've approached their first year of The Late, Late Show, and why he looks at YouTube numbers before the Nielsen ratings.

Showrunners Ilene Chaiken & Michelle Ashford Apr 04, 2016

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Michelle Ashford, creator of Masters of Sex and Empire showrunner Ilene Chaiken sit down with Michael Schneider to talk about their process of becoming TV writers and executive producers, and why they don’t typically call themselves "showrunners."

New Shows Losing Viewers Faster & the Media and Trump Mar 17, 2016

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Why are viewers flirting with new shows but failing to commit? Then, we talk about the media's role, or not, in Donald Trump's rise from reality star to presidential front-runner.

Fox's Dana Walden & Gary Newman Are 'Frenemies' with SVOD Mar 03, 2016

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In this special edition of the Spin-Off, we bring you a conversation between Michael Schneider and Fox chiefs Dana Walden and Gary Newman, recorded as a part of Paley Dialogues LA, hosted by the Paley Media Council.

Shakeup at ABC and Family Comedies Dominate Pilot Season Feb 26, 2016

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In a surprisingly-timed move, Paul Lee is out at ABC, and Channing Dungey is in. And in the midst of pilot season, all the major networks have family comedy fever.

Steve Harvey Talks Miss Universe, Family Feud and His Faith Feb 10, 2016

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Comedian and Family Feud host Steve Harvey joins Michael Schneider on this special edition of The Spin-Off. The two recently sat down for a wide-ranging conversation at the annual conference of the National Association of Television Program Executives.

Cord Cobblers and What TV Can Learn from 'Making a Murderer' Jan 20, 2016

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The Spin-off crew steps away from the 2016 Television Critics Association gathering to talk about prevailing themes at this year's TCA and look ahead to what the TV landscape may look like in the coming months.

The Year That Was Peak TV, Tackling Tough Social Issues Dec 23, 2015

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In our final " of 2015, we look back on the year that was in television. Have we reached the peak of "Peak TV?"

Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg on Justice in 'Jessica Jones' Dec 17, 2015

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Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg is no stranger to big projects with passionate fan bases. But she tells us the response to Netflix's Jessica Jones has been "beyond anything I hoped for." She shares the challenges and thrills of working within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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