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The Evolution of Streaming and a Late-Night Check-In Nov 17, 2015

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Long gone are the days when Netflix was the only streaming game in town. Now, networks are increasingly starting to offer their own streaming subscription services. As content continues to multiply, how will consumers respond? Plus, CBS announced they'll put Stephen Colbert in the coveted post-Super Bowl spot -- the first time for a talk show to ever go there.

Betsy Beers on Executive Producing in Shondaland Nov 04, 2015

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Betsy Beers is Shonda Rhimes' producing partner and the executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. She tells us how she transitioned from acting, to movie development to producing for television and the myriad hats she wears within Shondaland.

*Note: This podcast contains explicit language.

TV Development Trends & Behind-the-Scenes Drama Oct 28, 2015

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Another day, another reboot. The Spin-Off crew dives into this year's TV development trends, including the seemingly unstoppable pattern of bringing old shows or movies back from the dead. And, are behind-the-scenes struggles to blame for this year's disappointing fall broadcast season, or is it just another example of the system being broken?

Fall TV Fails to Excite, New Faces in Late Night Oct 01, 2015

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Fall TV is officially up and running, and while people are still turning up for linear TV, the general sense of excitement around this year's new shows pales in comparison to last year. And all the new late night hosts are now in place, most recently Trevor Noah replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.

Paul Scheer Tackles TV 'like Pioneer Life' Sep 16, 2015

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As the final season of the FX show The League kicks off, actor/writer/comedian Paul Scheer stops by to talk about his many jobs and why he’s willing to take "a lower level of money to do a higher level of creative freedom."

Keegan-Michael Key on the End of 'Key & Peele,' What's Next Sep 09, 2015

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Keegan-Michael Key is one half of the hit Comedy Central duo Key & Peele. This week, after five seasons and much acclaim, Key and Jordan Peele wrap up the series. Key reflects on what made the show work so well and tells us what's up next.

Preston Beckman: The Scheduler Unmasked Aug 26, 2015

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TV scheduler Preston Beckman has years of experience at both NBC and Fox. As he prepares to retire, he reflects on his career, his most and least successful scheduling decisions and tells us why, in an age of VOD and DVR, scheduling still matters.

Summer 2015 TCA's: Streaming Media Boom & Networks as Brands Aug 13, 2015

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The Spin-off crew steps away from the Beverly Hilton, the home of the summer TCA gathering, to report back on this year's press tour. The story of the season seems to be the explosion in content streaming media outlets. Other noteworthy presentations focused on the current TV glut and the potential that the bubble could burst, as well as the increasing importance of brand identity for networks.

Homeland's Alex Gansa on Bouncing Back, Hive Mind Criticism Jul 29, 2015

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Alex Gansa and Homeland have had a hot and cold relationship with the Emmys. After being shut out last year, the show is back with several big nominations in 2015. The Showtime drama's co-creator and showrunner talks about how they approached Season 4 with a clean slate and what's in store for Season 5.

A Changing Comic-Con; Scrambling to Scrub Pariahs from TV Jul 15, 2015

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The Spin-Off crew finds a few moments in between Comic-Con and the announcement of Emmy nominations to report back on this year's fan gathering in San Diego. As television festivals and gatherings proliferate around the nation, is the cost and hassle of Comic-Con still worth it? Plus, this summer has seen several instances of the real world and the TV world colliding -- think Cosby, Trump and the Confederate flag. We look at the differing network responses to each of these incidents.

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