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Still Watching

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Join Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, and Hillary Busis as they recap and analyze the most exciting series on TV and streaming, and get the inside story on how they came together through interviews with television stars and creators. 

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Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Door" With Paula Fairfield

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days! This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Door" the fifth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Arya sees a play, Sansa confronts Littlefinger, Bran royally screws up. This episode's interview is with sound designer Paula Fairfield who is responsible for your favorite other-worl...

Apr 10, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Home" With Isaac Hempstead Wright

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Home" the second episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven and glimpses his past, Jon Snow rejoins the show. This episode's interview is with actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays Bran Stark in "Home" and ...

Apr 06, 201945 minSeason 7Ep. 12

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Mother's Mercy" With Hannah Waddingham

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Mother's Mercy" the tenth episode of the fifth season of Game of Thrones. Sansa makes her escape, Cersei takes a walk, and Jon dies. This episode's interview is with actress Hannah Waddingham, who plays Septa Unella in this episode of Game of Thrones ...

Apr 04, 201952 minSeason 7Ep. 11

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Hardhome" With Fabian Wagner

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hardhome" the eighth episode of the fifth season of Game of Thrones - the first fifth season pick for this rewatch. You remember this one: zombies! This episode's interview is with cinematographer Fabian Wagner, who has worked on Game of Thrones since s...

Apr 01, 20191 hrSeason 7Ep. 10

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Children" with Bryan Cogman

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Children" the tenth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones - and maybe the first excellent season finale. Brienne fights the Hound, Tywin goes to the bathroom, Arya decides to go on a boat trip. This week's interview features the return of ...

Mar 29, 201956 minSeason 7Ep. 9

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Mountain and the Viper" With Deb Riley

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Mountain and the Viper" the eighth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones.Reek plays Theon, Arya arrives at The Vale, Oberyn's fight doesn't go well. The interview is with production designer Deb Riley, who explains why she hates "camp" sce...

Mar 25, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 7Ep. 8

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Two Swords" With Tommy Dunne

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This episode Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Two Swords" the first episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones. Ice gets split into the titular weapons, pan-sexual princes in King's Landing, and a scuffle at the inn. Today's interview is with weapons master Tommy Dunne who discusses making the ...

Mar 22, 201953 minSeason 7Ep. 7

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Rains of Castamere" With David Nutter

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Rains of Castamere" the ninth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones. You remember this one, it's the one where Edmure Tully gets married. This week's interview is with David Nutter, who directed this Red Wedding episode and will return to Game...

Mar 19, 201931 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" with Joe Dempsie

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" the seventh episode of the third season of Game of Thrones. Theon gets cut, Brienne and Jaime face a bear . This week's interview is with Joe Dempsie who plays Gendry, secret bastard son of Robert Baratheon. Learn about your a...

Mar 16, 201948 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Kissed by Fire" With Bryan Cogman

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kissed by Fire" the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, where Jon Snow enters a cave and the Lannisters embrace their fates. This week's interview is with co-executive producer and writer of this episode, Bryan Cogman, who has been writin...

Mar 13, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Blackwater" with Neil Marshall

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Blackwater" the ninth episode of the second season of Game of Thrones. Wildfire action happens in the bay and drinking happens whenever Cersei is around! This week's interview is with Neil Marshall, the director of this episode of teh series and feature fi...

Mar 10, 201936 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Baelor" With Miltos Yerolemou

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Baelor" the ninth episode of the first season of Game of Thrones, and the one that set the tone (and several plotlines) for the rest of the series. This week's interview is with Miltos Yerolemou who appeared as Arya's mentor, the Braavosi Syrio Forel in th...

Mar 07, 201946 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" with Esmé Bianco

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones Re-Watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April. This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Winter is Coming" the first episode of the first season of Game of Thrones, give out some superlative awards (Direwolf cubs!), and discuss how this pilot had to be reshot. This week's interview is with Esmé Bianco who appeared as Ros on three seasons of th...

Mar 04, 201943 minSeason 7Ep. 1

True Detective Season 3 - "Now Am Found"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Now Am Found" the eighth and final episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. The whole story of Julie and the Hoyt family is revealed. Hays tries to find peace in three time periods. There is a meet-cute with a dog. Then, overall feelings on True Detective's third season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 27, 201946 minSeason 6Ep. 8

True Detective Season 3 - "The Final Country" with Daniel Sackheim

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Final Country" the seventh and penultimate episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. More of the mystery unravels through all three time periods. Amelia makes some important discoveries while researching for her book. An argument breaks apart a partnership. A secret in the woods. This week's interview features director Daniel Sackheim, who directed four of the eight episodes this season including "The Final Coun...

Feb 18, 20191 hr 28 min

True Detective Season 3 - "Hunters In the Dark"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hunters In The Dark" the sixth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. Things seem to wrap up in 1980, while the 1990 case surges forward thanks to Cousin Dan and a tall tale involving Lucy's former employer. In 2015, bodies have piled up. Things look bleak for Tom. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 11, 201959 minSeason 6Ep. 6

True Detective Season 3 - "If You Have Ghosts" with Scoot McNairy

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "If You Have Ghosts" the fifth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. Showrunner Nic Pizzolatto continues his run as writer/director. The situation at Woodard's blows up, Julie sees someone on TV, Old Man Stephen Dorff shows up. This episode features an interview with Scoot McNairy who plays Tom Purcell. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Feb 01, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 6Ep. 5

True Detective Season 3 - "The Hour and the Day" with Michael Greyeyes

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Hour and the Day" the fourth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. Showrunner Nic Pizzolatto steps into the directing chair and allows David Milch to share a co-writing credit. Hays and West see a possible connection between the local church and the Purcell crimes; as the detectives search for one suspect and round up another for interrogation, Woodard is targeted by a vigilante group. This episode features ...

Jan 28, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 4

True Detective Season 3 - "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" the second episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. Directed by Daniel Sackheim, Hays recalls his early romance with Amelia, as well as cracks in their relationship that surfaced after they married; ten years after the Purcell crimes, new evidence emerges, giving Hays a second chance to vindicate himself and the investigation. This episode includes an interview with Ray Fisher, who plays Dete...

Jan 14, 201944 minSeason 6Ep. 2

True Detective Season 3 - "The Great War and Modern Memory"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Great War and Modern Memory" the first episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series. Director Jeremy Saulnier and writer/creator Nic Pizzolatto introduce audiences to the setting and mystery for this season, which will see Detective Wayne Hays (Mahershala Ali) revisit a crime in the Ozarks in three different time periods. This week's podcast episode features an interview with Mamie Gummer, who plays Lucy Purcell thi...

Jan 14, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 6Ep. 1

The Romanoffs - "The One That Holds Everything" and 2018 Wrap-Up

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss The One that Holds Everything" the finale episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. This episode - featuring Hugh Skinner, Hera Hilmar and Ben Miles - In a story that circles the globe, a man tries to escape a family curse.. After discussing the episode, Joanna and Richard reflect back on 2018's Still Watching season (and what makes a good Still Watching show), then tease what's coming in 2019. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad...

Dec 06, 201838 minSeason 5Ep. 6

The Romanoffs - "End of the Line" with Annet Mahendru

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "End of the Line" the penultimate episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. This episode - featuring Katheryn Hahn, Jay Ferguson, Annet Mahendru, and Clea Duvall - On a trip abroad to pursue their legacy, a couple faces destruction. This week's interview is with Annet Mahendru who plays Elena Evanovich. The interview starts at 26 minutes and 39 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Nov 16, 201843 minSeason 5Ep. 6

The Romanoffs - "Panorama" with Radha Mitchell

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Panorama" the sixth episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode - featuring Griffen Dunne, David Sutcliffe, Juan Pablo Castañeda, and Radha Mitchell - In Mexico City, an idealistic reporter falls in love with his mysterious subject. This week's interview is with Radha Mitchell who plays Victoria Hayward. The interview starts at 39 minutes in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Nov 09, 201840 minSeason 5Ep. 5

The Romanoffs - "Bright and High Circle" with Andrew Rannells

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Bright and High" the fifth episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode - featuring Diane Lane, Ron Livingston, and Andrew Rannells - A trusted friend under suspicion tests the loyalties of a tightly-knit community. This week's interview is with Andrew Rannells who plays Alex Myers. The interview starts at 33 minutes and 53 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Nov 02, 201849 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Romanoffs - "Expectation" with Amanda Peet

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Expectation" the third episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode, featuring Amanda Peet, Jon Tenny, Emily Rudd, and John Slattery - Julia Wells has a secret with Slattery's Romanoff historian from "The Royal We". This week's interview is with Amanda Peet who plays Julian Wells. The interview starts at 18 minutes and 9 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Oct 26, 201830 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Romanoffs - "House of Special Purpose" with Jack Huston

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "House of Special Purpose" the third episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode, featuring Christina Hendricks, Isabelle Huppert , Jack Huston, and Paul Reiser, a movie star and a director go head to head in a battle over what is real. This week's interview is with Jack Huston who plays Samuel Ryan. The interview starts at 41 minutes and 25 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Oct 19, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The Romanoffs - "The Violet Hour" and "The Royal We" with Kerry Bishé

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "A Violet Hour" and "The Royal We," the two episodes of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In "A Violet Hour," featuring Aaron Eckhart, Marthe Keller, and Louise Bourgoin, an ancestral home holds the key to a family's future. In "The Royal We," Shelly (Kerry Bishé) is on a themed cruise by herself after he husband Michael (Corey Stoll) finds an excuse to cancel. This week's interview is with Kerry Bishé who plays Shelly in "The Royal We" Learn ab...

Oct 12, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Fall TV: The Good Place with Michael Schur

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson are taking time before a new season of Still Watching to survey the Fall TV landscape and catch up with some returning favorites. This week: NBC's The Good Place is back for its third season on NBC. Covering the first three episodes of the season (up through October 4th's episode), it's time to check in on Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and the others as they get a new outlook on life. This week's interview is series creator Michael Shur, who talks about the new season...

Oct 05, 201849 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Fall TV: Maniac with Julia Garner and Cary Fukunaga

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson are taking time before a new season of Still Watching to survey the Fall TV landscape and catch up with some returning favorites. This week: Netflix's limited series Maniac , featuring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone caught in Justin Theroux and Sonoya Mizuno's wacky drug trial. The show takes on mental illness while allowing for genre fun with the characters and a tour-de-force Emma Stone performance. Also included embedded in this week's episode is a Billy Magnusse...

Sep 23, 20181 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 5
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