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Behind the Billions

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Brian Koppelman and David Levien give a behind-the-scenes look into Billions, Season 5. Following each episode's airing on Showtime, the podcast will unpack the writing of the script, exclusive stories from production, the ideas behind the music cues, and much more. The 12-episode podcast season will also include interviews with cast and crew members as well as bonus podcast episodes devoted to inside stories from Billions.

Episodes

‘Billions,’ S3E10: “Redemption”

The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Miles Surrey connect to discuss that Ben Kim elevator scene (3:43), comparisons between Jock Jeffcoat and Rex Tillerson (9:53), and Maria Sharapova’s cameo (25:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 22

‘Billions’: S3E9, "Icebreaker"

The Ringer's Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the introduction of John Malkovich's character, Russian oligarch Grigor Andolov (3:05); how art imitates life through Jock Jeffcoat (14:!3); and how Axe and Taylor's relationship continues to evolve (25:27). More from The Ringer: ‘Billions’ Superlatives: The Disappearance of Dollar Bill’s Dollar Bill Ari Spyros of ‘Billions’ Is the Most Brilliantly Hateable Character on TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 21, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 21

‘Billions,’ S3E8: “All the Wilburys”

The Ringer’s Alison Herman and Chris Almeida link up to talk about Ari Spyros’s cringiest moments of the episode (17:06), the tense relationship between Axe and Taylor (10:42), and their MVPs and LVPs of the week (35:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 201850 minSeason 1Ep. 20

'Atlanta,' S2E11: "Crabs in a Barrel"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Micah Peters discuss the Season 2 finale of 'Atlanta' (4:17), the highlights of this season (24:13), and aspects of the season they wish had been different (37:49). More from The Ringer: The ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 19

‘Billions,’ S3E7: “Not You, Mr. Dake”

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Alison Herman discuss this Very Chuck Episode (5:00), Wendy's unsubtle seduction technique (29:17), and the best pop culture references of the week (45:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 18

'Atlanta,' S2E10: "FUBU"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Micah Peters take a trip down memory lane with this throwback episode. They discuss the heartbreaking twist (3:48), the best '90s moment (14:59), and what may be in store during next week's season finale (17:20). More from The Ringer: Subscribe to 'The Dave Chang Show' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 04, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 17

'Billions': S3E6, "The Third Ortolan"

The Ringer's Alison Herman and Miles Surrey discuss the significance of Chuck and Axe being on the same side (5:11), the most scarring food moments of the episode (7:32), and this week's MVPs (17:47). More from The Ringer: Read Miles' 'Billions' recaps here Subscribe to 'The Dave Chang Show' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 16

'Atlanta,' S2E9: "North of the Border"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Justin Charity discuss Pajama Jam (2:30), why Earn and Paper Boy's falling out was inevitable (14:13), and the episode's LVPs (38:33). More from The Ringer: Subscribe to 'The Dave Chang Show' Subscribe to 'Westworld: The Recappables' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Introducing 'Westworld: The Recappables'

The Ringer's David Shoemaker introduces a brand-new podcast, which will cover Season 2 of HBO's 'Westworld.' Subscribe to the 'Westworld: The Recappables' feed here. Don't worry, we will continue our recaps of 'Atlanta' and 'Billions' in this feed! In this episode, David Shoemaker, Chris Ryan, and Danny Heifetz discuss the Season 2 premiere of 'Westworld' (1:38), the most shocking moment of the episode (22:39), and what new plot theories were created (37:07). More from The Ringer: ‘Westworld’ Be...

Apr 23, 201845 minSeason 1Ep. 15

'Billions:' S3E5, "Flaw In The Death Star'

The Ringer's Sean Fennessey and Alison Herman discuss learning more about Taylor's life outside of Axe Capital (12:30), the best quotes from this episode (16:38), and why Dollar Bill is the Loser of the Week (26:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 14

'Atlanta' S2E8: "Woods"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Andrew Gruttadaro, and Justin Charity discuss Al's emotional journey through the woods (1:00), deer guts (4:32), and Brian Tyree Henry's Emmy-worthy performance (13:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 13

'Billions' S3E4: "Hell Of A Ride"

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin discuss how terrible Chuck is (1:55), why Taylor isn't as interesting this season (25:47), and the most scarring scene of the week (and maybe the year) featuring Chuck Sr. (37:05). More from The Ringer: 2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo The Nature of Consciousness in ‘Westworld’ Season 1, Episodes 1-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 201856 minSeason 1Ep. 12

'Atlanta:' S2E7, 'Champagne Papi'

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Micah Peters, and Justin Charity discuss Van's drama-filled trip to Drake's New Year's Eve party (1:04), how we learned Darius is back to normal after last week (6:32), and this week's MVP (19:46). More from The Ringer: Drake Is Too Big to Fail The Familiar Unpredictability of ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 11

'Billions' S3E3: “Generation Too Late”

The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Sean Fennessey break down how Axe is flexing behind the scenes to stay in the game (9:48), this week's MVPs (24:06), and the line of the episode (42:06). You can find the official Ringer web store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop More from The Ringer: Subscribe to Sean Fennessey's podcast 'The Big Picture' Everything from Giant Week ahead of HBO's 'Andre the Giant' documentary premiere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 09, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 10

'Atlanta' S2E6, "Teddy Perkins"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Victor Luckerson discuss the main themes of this week's wild ride with Darius (1:37), the commentary Donald Glover may have been making about his own career (17:58), and the most unsettling moments of the episode (23:25). More from The Ringer: Ostrich Eggs, Attics, and a Michael Jackson Look-alike: ‘Atlanta’ Embraces Horror Giant Week You can find the official Ringer web store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Apr 06, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 9

'Billions': S3E2, “The Wrong Maria Gonzalez”

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin discuss the introduction of the “Winkletech” twins (4:58), how on earth Wags was banned from Little League baseball for life (10:07), what's different about Taylor this season (18:35), and how Lara is still the absolute worst (26:12). You can find the official Ringer web store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 8

'Atlanta': S2E5, "Barbershop"

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan, and Justin Charity discuss what happens when Al's barber takes him on a wild adventure (1:51), the best hustle of the episode (5:21), and how this season of the show continues to be different from anything else on television (12:40). You can find the official Ringer web store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 201816 minSeason 1Ep. 7

'Billions': S3E1 "Tie Goes to the Runner"

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin discuss where we left off since last season of 'Billions' (2:13), the most scarring scene of the Season 3 premiere (13:39), Axe's new bachelor lifestyle (21:27), and what they're looking forward to the most in next week's episode (31:58). More from The Ringer: 'The Bill Simmons Podcast': ‘Billions’ and ‘Rounders’ With Brian Koppelman 'Binge Mode': 'Billions' Season 1 'Binge Mode': 'Billions' Season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Mar 26, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 6

‘Atlanta’ S2E4: "Helen"

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Micah Peters take a trip to Oktoberfest with Van and Earn and discuss their extremely awkward relationship conversations (3:47), the most surreal moment of the episode (10:55), and the least valuable player of the week (17:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 5

'Atlanta' S2E3: "Money Bag Shawty"

Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Micah Peters discuss what happens when Earn and Paperboy finally get a major payday (1:42), the crew's failed attempts to stunt (12:51), and what happens when you try to drunkenly race Michael Vick in a parking lot (9:34). More from The Ringer: Music Biz Commentary From ‘Atlanta’ and Julian Casablancas ‘Collateral’ Is Essential—and Timely—TV ‘Jersey Shore’ Creator and Former ‘Bachelor’ Producer Discusses What Makes a Great Reality Show Learn more about your ad ...

Mar 16, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 4

‘Atlanta’ S2E2: "Sportin' Waves"

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins, Hannah Giorgis, and Justin Charity unpack the music industry tropes that pop up when Earn and Paperboy visit a streaming service that definitely isn't Spotify (11:18). They also discuss Tracy’s failed gift card scheme (8:19) and the most awkward robbery they’ve ever seen (18:30). More from The Ringer: ‘Atlanta’ Traces the Anxiety of Early Rap Stardom 'Damage Control': Will the Real Donald Glover Please Stand Up? 'The Watch': New TV Alert: ‘Atlanta,’ ‘McMafia,’ and ‘L...

Mar 09, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 3

'Atlanta': S2E1 'Alligator Man'

The Ringer's Amanda Dobbins, K. Austin Collins, and Micah Peters discuss the Season 2 premiere of 'Atlanta' and hand out awards for the scenes they can't stop thinking about (4:22), the best guest star (10:40), and, of course, that alligator moment (15:40). More from The Ringer: The Surprising, Very Public Evolution of Donald Glover ‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Is Off to a Weird, Perfect Start 2018 Oscars coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 02, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 2

'Atlanta’: Season 1

The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins, Alison Herman, and Micah Peters discuss the award-winning first season of ‘Atlanta’ ahead of the Season 2 premiere. They give the award for the best episode (6:00), list their favorite guest stars (17:40) and what they’re looking forward to in Season 2 (32:29), and more. More from The Ringer: You Have to Take Donald Glover Seriously Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 201835 min
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