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'Portlandia,' 'Togetherness' and 'Last Man on Earth' Panel Jul 08, 2015

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Showrunners and stars from three different shows from three different networks join Michael Schneider for a panel discussion about the creative forces that drive their programs. *This podcast contains explicit language,

For Wendi McLendon-Covey, a "Smother's" Work Is Never Done Jun 24, 2015

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Wendi McLendon-Covey plays the funny, loving Beverly Goldberg on ABC's sitcom The Goldbergs, which is heading into its third season. She's followed her gut over the years, even when that meant disregarding advice from a manager. *This podcast contains explicit language.*

Producer Mark Burnett on Faith, Family and Facial Hair Jun 17, 2015

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Mark Burnett on how faith has been a guiding force in television. The newly clean-shaven producer shares how he keeps Survivor feeling fresh, what he thinks of the Duggars and why he’s convinced The Voice will never go off the air.

Note: This podcast contains explicit language.

Emmy Campaign Overload; Have We Reached Peak Binge? Jun 03, 2015

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Now that the upfronts are over, Emmy campaigns are kicking into high gear. Years ago, TV awards were not a big deal, but now, huge amounts of time and money go into a quest for Emmys. What's driving the change? Plus, the ability to binge-watch a show used to be a fun novelty. But now that we're drowning in new content, people are starting to speak out against the all-at-once style show release.

Chad Hodge and the Mysterious World of 'Wayward Pines' May 29, 2015

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Wayward Pines executive producer Chad Hodge chats with Michael Schneider about what initially drew him to the series and why he decided to structure his show in an unconventional way.

Meet the People Who Decide When and If Shows Live or Die May 20, 2015

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Scheduling executives Andy Kubitz at ABC and Kelly Kahl at CBS explain the ins and outs of network TV planning. Now that the upfronts are over and we know which shows are airing when, Kahl and Kubitz tell us what goes into that kind of decision making and why passion from fans simply isn't enough to keep a struggling show on the air.

Robert Kirkman and Steven Yeun on 'The Walking Dead' May 13, 2015

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TV Guide's Michael Schneider moderates a Walking Dead panel at a recent gathering of the National Association of Broadcasters in Las Vegas. Steven Yeun, Robert Kirkman and AMC president Charlie Collier talk the number one show on all of television, as well as the upcoming companion series, Fear the Walking Dead.

Periscope, Pilot Season and a 2015 Upfronts Preview May 06, 2015

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Before the Spin-off crew disappears into the abyss that is covering the 2015 TV upfronts, they gather to report on what they're likely to find in New York this year. Plus, is using Periscope at live events piracy or free marketing for the networks?

Julie Plec on Growing an Empire, Ardent Fans & Social Media Apr 29, 2015

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Julie Plec, showrunner of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, shares how she built her career, advice about getting into the industry and how she dealt with the departure of Nina Dobrev. This podcast contains explicit language.

TV Guide WonderCon Showrunners Panel Apr 22, 2015

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In this bonus episode of The Spin-off, we share the recent TV Guide showrunners panel discussion from Wondercon. Spin-off host Michael Schneider moderates.

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