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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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Episodes

Still Watching: The Crown — Season 3 Preview

Joanna Robinson, Julie Miller, Katey Rich, and Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair are Still Watching: The Crown Season 3 on Netflix with a special podcast miniseries. Get ready for Season 3 of The Crown, coming to Netflix this Sunday November 17th with this preview episode! Team Vanity Fair gets you all caught up with what to expect from the royal family and the new cast members joining the show this year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Nov 14, 201932 minSeason 12Ep. 1

Still Watching: The Mandalorian — "Chapter One" with Jon Favreau and Carl Weathers

Joanna Robinson and Anthony Breznican of Vanity Fair return to a galaxy far far away for "Chapter One" the series premiere of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The show introduces a Mandalorian bounty hunter who tracks a target for a well-paying client while the podcast hosts check in with Greef Carga actor Carl Weathers and showrunner Jon Favreau. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 12, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 13Ep. 2

Introducing Still Watching: The Mandalorian

Joanna Robinson and Anthony Breznican of Vanity Fair travel a long time ago to a galaxy far far away to cover the groundbreaking new Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Future episodes will include conversations with the cast and crew but this preview contains spoiler-free clips of our interviews with series stars Carl Weathers, Gina Carano and the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Nov 07, 201947 minSeason 13Ep. 1

Still Watching: His Dark Materials

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Lyra's Jordan" the first episode of HBO and BBC's His Dark Materials series, based on the trilogy of Philip Pullman novels. the film adaptation The Golden Compass didn't earn a sequel at the box office, but all signs are this series is blasting straight ahead. This podcast primarily discusses the episode "Lyra's Jordan," but also includes a "spoiler" discussion based on the books. The spoiler section begins at 38 minutes and 41 seconds into the podcast...

Nov 05, 201954 minSeason 11Ep. 2

Still Watching: Watchmen

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice" the first episode of Damon Lindelof's Watchmen "remix" series on HBO. Watch as this superhero property takes on race and policing in America. This week's guest is actor with Tim Blake Nelson who plays the mysterious Looking Glass, a hero with a mirror mask but no mirrors in his house, on Watchmen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Oct 21, 20191 hr 35 minSeason 11Ep. 1

Succession Season 2 - Episode 10: "This is Not for Tears" with Annabelle Dexter-Jones

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "This is Not for Tears" the tenth and final episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. Logan weighs whether a member of the family, or a top lieutenant, will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company's tarnished reputation. Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing, as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. This week's guest is actor with Annabelle Dexter-Jones who played Naomi Pierce in season two of Succession. Learn ab...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 10Ep. 10

Succession Season 2 - Episode 9: "DC"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "D.C." the ninth and penultimate episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress; Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness; in Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 07, 201947 minSeason 10Ep. 9

Succession Season 2 - Episode 8: "Dundee" with Dame Harriet Walter

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Dundee" the eighth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. The entire Roy clan travels to Logan's hometown of Dundee, Scotland, for a celebration of Logan's 50 years in the business; Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa's play. This week's interview is with Dame Harriet Walter, who plays Lady Caroline Collingwood on the show. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Sep 30, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 10Ep. 8

Succession Season 2 - Episode 7: "Return"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Return" the seventh episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. When Kendall and Roman are sent to the U.K. to negotiate with their mother, an uninvited Shiv shows up to get answers from her father, who has been dodging her; Rhea's continued presence raises eyebrows among the Roy kids, as Logan seeks her counsel. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 23, 201938 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Succession Season 2 - Episode 6: "Argestes"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Argestes" the sixth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO.As Logan looks to finalize a deal to buy the Pierce family's papers and TV stations, a threat to the deal arises from an unexpected quarter; Tom worries about ATN's new slogan after learning some distressing news from Greg. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 16, 201937 minSeason 10Ep. 6

Succession Season 2 - Episode 5: "Tern Haven" with J. Smith-Cameron

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Tern Haven," the fifth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. This week's interview is with actress J. Smith-Cameron who plays Gerri Killman. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 09, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 10Ep. 5

Succession Season 2 - Episode 4: "Safe Room"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Safe Room," the fourth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, where there's a funeral and a problematic ATN anchor. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 02, 201946 minSeason 10Ep. 4

Succession Season 2 - Episode 3: "Hunting"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hunting," the third episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, which involves a creepy boar hunt and a kitchen viral video. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 26, 201944 minSeason 10Ep. 3

Succession Season 2 - Episode 2: "The Vaulter"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Vaulter," the second episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, and how accurately the show portrays online media. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 19, 201935 minSeason 10Ep. 2

Succession Season 2 - Episode 1: "The Summer Palace"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Summer Palace," the first episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, and how the fall of Kendall makes way for the rise of Shiv. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 12, 201944 minSeason 10Ep. 1

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "I Want To Know" with Poorna Jagannathan

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "I Want to Know" the seventh and final episode second season of Big Little Lies on HBO This week in Monterey - things wrap up for all of moms as Ziggy has advice for Jane, Madeline finds a solution to her marriage, Renata finally loses it, Bonnie cracks, and Celeste finally faces down Mary Louise in the courtroom. This week's guest interview is with is actress Poorna Jagannathan who plays Celeste's lawyer Katie Richmond in the second season of Big Littl...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 33 min

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "Bad Mother"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Bad Mother" the sixth and penultimate episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO This week in Monterey - Madeline wears a dress. Renata has to let the nanny go. Celeste's legal troubles with Mary Louise reveal some distressing truths. Bonnie has some confessions to make. Jane's relationship gets more complicated after some police questioning. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jul 15, 201942 minSeason 9Ep. 6

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "Kill Me"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kill Me" the fifth episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO This week in Monterey - Mary Louise twists the knife legally and in a conversation with Renata. Madeline and Ed have some car conversations, Bonnie is torn between her family and her mother, and Celeste and Jane continue to deal with their kids and the truths about Perry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jul 08, 201951 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "She Knows"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "She Knows" the fourth episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO This week in Monterey - Mary Louise ends up making a play for the boys, Celeste has an encounter, Renata enthusiastically welcomes everyone, and some visions complicate the situation for Bonnie. But more importantly: disco party. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 01, 201949 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "The End of the World" with P.J. Byrne

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The End of the World" the third episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO This week's interview features P.J. Byrne who plays Principal Warren Nippal. Go Otters! Back in Monterey: Mary Louise shows up to talk to Jane and Ziggy, more questionable therapy sessions, and Madeline has to take some responsibility (sometimes). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jun 24, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "Tell Tale Hearts" with Crystal Fox

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Tell Tale Hearts" the second episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO Another mother enters the fold - Elizabeth Howard, Bonnie's mother, played by Crystal Fox, this episode's guest interview! Back in Monterey: Mary Louise doesn't believe Celeste, Ziggy learns some hard truths, and Madeline's life keeps crumbling. All the while, Bonnie gulps down water. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

Jun 17, 201955 minSeason 9Ep. 2

Still Watching Big Little Lies: "What Have They Done?"

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "What Have They Done?" the first episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBO In the second season, Andrea Arnold takes over directing duties as we return to Monterey, California for another season of Big Little Lies. Meryl Streep joins the already packed cast as Mary Louise, Celeste's step-mother. The new addition complicates the relationship between Celeste and her boys, and the attempts of the "Monterey Five" to keep their secret. Learn abo...

Jun 10, 201952 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Iron Throne"

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones. This final Game of Thrones episode, Joanna Robinson and Katey Rich discuss "The Iron Throne" the sixth episode of the season and finale episode of Game of Thrones! The end has come, tragedy strikes, and now our watch has ended. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 20, 201952 min

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Bells"

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew. This week, Joanna Robinson and Katey Rich discuss "The Bells" the fifth and penultimate episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones! The forces of Daenerys Targaryen make their final move on Queen Cersei and King's Landing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...

May 14, 20191 hr 1 min

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Last of the Starks" With Paula Fairfield

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Last of the Starks" the fourth episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, and a divisive one! Team Daenerys takes some serious hits, Jaime and Brienne have a brief moment, Cersei and Euron provoke the opposition. This episode's interview is with returning guest sound designer...

May 07, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Long Night" With Steve Kullback and Joe Bauer

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Long Night" the third episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Winterfell is under attack, the Army of the Dead breaches the walls. Melisandre shows up and cheers up Arya for a power play. This episode's interview is with Visual Effects Producer Steve Kullback and Visual Ef...

Apr 30, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" With Bryan Cogman

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" the second episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Drinks around the fire turns to knighting, Gendry and Arya re-connect, and Theon returns to Winterfell. This episode's interview is with writer and co-executive producer Bryan Cogman, who gets h...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Winterfell" With John Bradley

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew. This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Winterfell" the first episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Bran is ready to hurry things along. Jon takes a ride. Lots of people reunite with Arya. This episode's interview is with actor John Bradley who plays Samwell Tarly, the eldest non-burnt Tarly who has been to The Wa...

Apr 15, 201949 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "The Winds of Winter" With Ramin Djawadi

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 THAT PREMIERES TONIGHT! This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Winds of Winter," the most important episode in their re-watch and the tenth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Cersei makes her ultimate power grab, Tommen falls. This episode's interview is with composer Ramin Djawadi who ...

Apr 14, 201958 minSeason 7Ep. 15

Still Watching Game of Thrones: "Spoils of War" With Sam Conway

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 fewer than 48 hours! This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Spoils of War" the fourth episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones. This episode's interview is with special effects supervisor Sam Conway who monitors stunts and visual effects elements on set to pull off things like dragons and sep...

Apr 13, 201958 minSeason 7Ep. 14
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