Bill, Jo, and Mal hit the dance floor to recap the fifth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss the surprising arrival of an exciting guest star, the ongoing uncertainty of which characters are in the most danger, and Jaclyn’s steamy moment with the Russians (1:24). Along the way, they talk about whether or not Fabian has ulterior motives, as well as the shocking sequence between Saxon and Lochy (35:57). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:05:15). Email us! prestiget...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Before heading to the ominous Cold Harbor, Jo and Rob do a check-in on the opening credits (10:08), play a guessing game of “Who’s the secret Eagan?” (13:10), and run through each character’s arc in the episode (19:19). Plus, the best zinger of the episode (1:00:19) and payoffs or lack thereof so far (1:05:13). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Pr...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Rob and Joe are back at the busiest hospital in TV to speculate on what’s to come (21:17), follow the breadcrumbs to the big Dr. Langdon reveal (28:53), and take a look at the patient caseload so far (37:15). Plus, the return of flashbacks (53:31), and are there any ER cameos we’d like to see (58:14)? Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Try Coffee mate Creamers Now: http://coffeemate.com...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Jo and Rob ponder prosthetic penises and circumcisions, thanks to an email question (10:27); theories about Rick’s father issues in Bangkok (29:21); and the blond blob’s journey to find fun (42:16). Plus, a breakdown of characters' book choices (49:02), and Rob and Jo cast Tanya for an upcoming in-universe biopic on the doomed heiress played by Jennifer Coolidge (59:04). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Bill, Jo, and Mal escape the karmic cycle to recap the fourth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite story lines, another Gaitok fumble, and the major flaw of the episode (2:41). Along the way, they debate about a certain (potential) prosthetic and break down the scenes on the yacht (25:09). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:00:40). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Jo and Rob find solace in the nine to recap the eighth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss Harmony Cobel’s highly anticipated return, an array of guest stars, and how the reveal of who originally designed the Severance program changes things (2:49). Along the way, they unpack a Dieter Eagan theory and briefly jump over to the literature corner (30:09). Later, Jo unboxes some Lumon swag as they revisit a handful of Cobel lines from previous episodes with the additional context of her da...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney react to the unraveling of Tim Ratliff (6:29), Trump playing a role in this season (20:33), and Walton Goggins finally turning on the con man charm (29:36). Plus, some "nice guy" talk about Gaitok (38:53) and, with the inclusion of Parker Posey following Jennifer Coolidge, which Christopher Guest character actor do we want to see in Season 4 (50:16)? Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Bill, Jo, and Mal turn in their phones to recap the third episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their biggest takeaways, which characters are most likely to die at this point, and the ominous tsunami dream sequence (8:28). Along the way, they break down the nuanced bond between Jaclyn and Laurie and whether or not Saxon is actually a virgin (33:21). Later, they close with a handful of predictions (01:04:33). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channe...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Jo and Rob go from door to door to recap the seventh episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They run through a handful of listener questions before discussing their interpretations of the lore-heavy episode, the grim nature of the testing floor, and whether or not Gemma decided to get severed (4:12). Along the way, they highlight what makes this the strongest episode of the show to date and Jessica Lee Gagné’s dazzling directorial debut (34:55). Later, Joanna is joined by ‘Lost’ cocreator and showrunn...
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 49 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney respond to some email theories (3:23) before analyzing the Ratliff family identity (17:13), a connection from Walton Goggins’s character to ‘King Lear’ (23:29), and the cracks beginning to show in the blond friend group (30:58). Plus, discussing a potential Russian connection to the hotel robbery (44:37), keeping an eye on the nice guy character, Gaitok (48:25), and talking about the strong incest vibes coming from the Ratliff kids (54:11). Email us! prestigetv@sp...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Bill, Jo, and Mal compare biometrics to recap the second episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss their favorite moments, episode MVPs, and why Walton Goggins was the standout performer (1:51). Along the way, they break down the robbery sequence and Jason Isaacs’s questionable accent work (31:03). Later, they close with a handful of theories and predictions for what’s next (42:49). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘T...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Jo and Rob eradicate their childish folly to recap the sixth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They address a handful of burning listener questions before discussing how Helly reckons with the truth about Mark’s entanglement with Helena, their favorite scene, and Dr. Reghabi’s true intentions (4:45). Along the way, they theorize on the potential meaning behind Wintertide and unpack Milchick’s response to his less-than-glowing performance review (38:02). Later, they analyze the ominous dinner part...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney kick off the deep dive with a breakdown of Parker Posey’s and Jason Isaacs’s Southern accents, the trio of blond friends, and impressions from the opening credits (4:33). Plus literary connections of characters (37:45), some Walton Goggins theories (44:16), and is a natural disaster on the horizon? (53:57) Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Try Coffee mat...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin head to Thailand to recap the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.’ They discuss why the Ratliff family is a perfect set of travelers for this series, the intriguing dynamic between the trio of longtime friends, and what connects this season to the previous two (1:46). Along the way, they talk through a few early theories and the major character reveal toward the end of the episode (27:08). Later, they close with a handful of predictions for wha...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Jo and Rob break down the theme of loneliness following the characters' return from the company ORTBO last week (7:56), the best fruit to carve out a head for a Lumon funeral (30:43), and Helena’s desire to return to the severed floor as herself and not Helly R. (52:10). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Kai Grady...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Jo and Rob head back to Pittsburgh to recap Episodes 3-6 of ‘The Pitt.’ They discuss how the Max series actually works better as a binge, Noah Wyle’s strong performance as the grizzled lead doctor, and why the emergency room is the perfect setting for a workplace drama (1:17). Along the way, they point out which medical staff member's story line they’re most invested in and which character they’re most conflicted by (19:50). Later, they talk through Dr. McKay’s problematic oversharing (35:25). E...
Feb 10, 2025•47 min
Jo and Rob go on an ORTBO to recap the fourth episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss why this was such a thrilling episode, Irving’s emotional sacrifice, and one refiner’s identity crisis finally coming to a head (3:35). Along the way, they talk through the biblical imagery present throughout the start of the season and Helena’s most obvious tell (24:20). Later, they break down the final sequence involving Milchick’s removal of the Glasgow Block (51:26). Email us! [email protected] S...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Jo and Rob hand out missing posters to recap the third episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the highly anticipated return of the goats, the degree of difficulty that accompanies a theory show like this, and what truly differentiates the innies from the outies (2:17). Along the way, they talk about Irving’s growing suspicions and Gwendoline Christie’s introduction as one of the leaders of the goat collective (25:55). Later, they break down the potential ramifications of Mark’s reintegrat...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Jo and Rob lay a trap to recap the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss their thoughts on the season as a whole, how the final episode compares to the ending of the French series it’s based on, and how the Danny story line left them wanting more (2:37). Along the way, they talk through the dissatisfying payoff of the season-long tease involving Martian’s hospitalization and Richard Gere’s precise usage throughout the season (15:51). Later, they highlight how the show nailed the various ...
Jan 27, 2025•38 min
Jo and Rob broke their lease to recap the second episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2. They discuss the innie vs. outie structure of the season so far, their latest theories on what’s behind the macrodata refinement process, and why Lumon is so interested in Mark S. specifically (9:06). Along the way, they talk about Helena’s potential motivation for going undercover as Helly on the severed floor (28:38). Later, they theorize about who Irving is calling at the end of the episode and what might’ve hap...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey grab their tape recorders to revisit the ‘Twin Peaks’ pilot episode, “Northwest Passage.” They discuss what the series represents in David Lynch’s storied catalog of works, the mystery crime drama’s somewhat surprising level of mainstream popularity, and their personal history with the show (5:49). Along the way, they dive into Kyle MacLachlan’s role as Agent Dale Cooper (33:56). Later, they unpack the unforgettable final moments of the episode and the flawed i...
Jan 22, 2025•58 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, and how they felt about the first episode back (2:53). Along the way, they theorize on the introduction of Miss Huang, and the truth behind Helly’s identity (41:03). Later, they talk through how the final shot of the epi...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney work the overnight shift at the emergency room to recap the two-episode premiere of ‘The Pitt,’ the Max original series from much of the creative team behind ‘ER.’ They discuss it as a spiritual successor to the popular ’90s drama, their relationship with the medical procedural genre, and how its high-concept premise is executed (1:35). Along the way, they talk through their favorite and least favorite characters so far (24:15). Later, they consider whether the ba...
Jan 10, 2025•56 min
Rob and Joanna are back from break to discuss what they’ve been watching over the holidays (2:50), and give a quick Golden Globes recap (11:03). Then, it’s time to hop back into ‘Squid Game’ to discuss the rest of Season 2 (14:23), which games were most diabolical (40:20), and a few predictions for Season 3 (58:20). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play life or death games as they look back at their thoughts on season one of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ (1:52), before diving into their feelings of Season two (5:58), and discussing which new characters they’re most invested in (40:27). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2024•54 min
Jo and Rob look for a left-field lead to recap the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of ‘The Agency.’ They discuss the recent boom of spy shows this year, how the Showtime drama is balancing its several concurrent plotlines, and why Osman is a perfectly calibrated character (2:31). Along the way, they theorize who Martian is talking to in the flash-forward sequences and touch on Danny’s competence as a young spy (25:40). Later, they break down the decision to make the mystery around Coyote’s dis...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney take a look back at the year in (prestige) television! They start by reading through listener emails that make the case for shows they missed in 2024 and then debate which streamer won the year (5:39). Along the way, they bid adieu to this year’s various ‘Prestige TV’ emails by ranking them (51:10). Later, they present their top TV moments of the past 12 months (54:57). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episo...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad’ episode “Ozymandias.” They discuss why it’s such an important piece of TV history, the Rian Johnson of it all, and their relationship with the AMC drama (1:49). Along the way, they talk about how the show would’ve been remembered had this episode been its series finale and its lasting legacy on how dramatic television is structured (12:11). Later, they give out a handful of awards, including best line, most i...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney protect their secret identities as they recap ‘Black Doves,’ the Netflix spy thriller starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. They discuss their overall impressions of the series, why it works so well as a binge, and point out their favorite kill of the show (9:21). Along the way, they rank their top five performances from the season and talk through their thoughts on how ‘Love Actually’ has aged over the years (18:35). Later, they unpack how the various plotlin...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney come bearing gifts: a holiday binge guide to get you through the season! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of 'The Prestige TV Podcast' and 'The Watch' and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024•36 min
