Jo and Rob use their X-ray vision goggles to recap the third episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (1:38) Mailbag check-in (11:23) Instant reactions (20:29) Kylie, her dad, and Santos (24:10) Tony Chinchiolo: Worst hang ever (25:53) The Triage Bros. (29:23) Mrs. Kovalenko and Dr. Robby (36:45) The motorcycle accident (41:40) Dr. Hazel Eyes (45:35) The history of Pittsburgh fireworks (55:30) Code Black incoming Email us! doctorsidebangs@gmail.com or prestigetv@spotify.com Follow us on IG a...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr
Jo, Rob, and Jodi return to break down the latest episode of' ‘Industry.’ They answer listener mailbag questions, dig into the dynamics between Yas and Henry, explore how class shapes the episode, and, yes, discuss Kit Harington’s butt. Intro (0:00) Listener Mailbag Check-In (2:29) How Does This Episode Stack Up? (14:04) Ghost Dads (17:22) Needle Drop Corner (25:35) Enter Lady Cordelia (31:07) Is Yasmin the Grey Lady? (39:06) Whitney Halberstram vs. Henry Muck (44:45) Harper’s Conversation With ...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Jo and Rob visit Triage Island to recap the second episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 (0:00) Instant reactions (3:05) Mailbag check-in (15:05) Dr. Al-Hashimi vs. Dr. Robby (23:35) Is Whitaker set up to fail this season? (27:34) Favorite moments of the episode (31:50) Ogilvie and Javadi’s simmering rivalry (37:57) Fluid Watch (44:10) Jo’s maggot story Email us! doctorsidebangs@gmail.com or prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Pod...
Jan 16, 2026•54 min
Jo and Rob are joined by Jodi to recap the premiere of 'Industry' Season 4. They start the episode with a mini look back to Season 3 before diving into the latest of the show's world, the new characters of the season, and much more. 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - A mini Season 3 look back 17:39 - Recap begins 26:53 - The music of ‘Industry’ 33:33 - Which ‘Industry’ character are you? 35:43 - How would you explain these concepts? 39:45 - Creating an ‘Industry’ email 46:48 - The real-world influence...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 6 min
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney glove up to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Pitt.’ (0:00) Intro (3:03) It’s the Fourth of July! (kind of) (6:42) The Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center org chart (18:02) Coming up with the ‘Pitt’ S2 email address (24:05) Favorite moments of storytelling (40:27) Introducing Dr. Al-Hashimi (44:59) Dr. Robby and Whitaker (a.k.a HuckleRobby) (55:55) Cases we’re most interested in Email us! doctorsidebangs@gmail.com or prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer T...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 12 min
Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin team up to discuss and dissect the Season 1 finale of Canadian hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (00:00) Intro (4:10) Heated Rivalry’s placement on the list of best shows of 2025 (9:00) How the cottage changed Shane and Ilya’s relationship (22:09) The delight of a happy ending (29:10) Shane’s questionable choices for cottage meals (37:00) Shane’s glistening eyeballs (48:35) Mal’s horny questions for Jo about Season 1 Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to ...
Dec 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The finale of ‘Pluribus’ has arrived, and so has Manousos to New Mexico! Jo and Rob are here to parse through the ending of Season 1. (0:00) Intro (3:37) Did it feel like a finale? (10:39) Carol’s decisions (20:53) Joining the hivemind (31:53) The use of time (38:51) Final takeaways (48:45) Mailbag questions: first time podding (54:15 ) Most anticipated shows of 2026 (58:56) 'White Lotus' Season 4 dream cast (1:03:50) Top shows of 2025 (1:12:29) Character crossover (1:15:04) Favorite intro seque...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Back by popular demand, Joanna Robinson welcomes Mallory Rubin onto the pod to discuss Episode 5 of Canadian hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (00:00) Intro (5:30) Mal’s 'Heated Rivalry' journey (30:10) Rose’s introduction and her use in the plot (36:52) Mal’s take as a sports super-fan (53:00) The All-Star Game (56:00) Ilya’s phone call to home (1:03:00) Hopes and predictions for the finale Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The ...
Dec 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min
With the finale steadily approaching, Jo and Rob are here to help break down the second-to-last-last episode of the first season of ‘Pluribus’. (0:00) Intro (8:04) Connectivity and empathy (14:37) Hive-mind theater (23:53) Carole in the New World (40:37) Rob’s hypothetical (42:37) A Manousos question (47:44) Breaking down the info nuggets (56:57) Anticipating the finale Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Jo and Rob traversed the gap to give you their thoughts on the latest episode of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’. (0:00) Intro (2:24) The odyssey of Episode 7 (12:18) Questions from the inbox (29:09) Act 1: Carol’s best day (37:04) Act 2: The Manousos journey (50:34) Carol’s patriotism Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com 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 Producer: D...
Dec 13, 2025•57 min
In honor of the The Ringer’s Best TV Episodes of the Century list, Jo and Rob pick up the phone to revisit and induct the ‘Lost’ episode “The Constant” into the Prestige TV Hall of Fame. (0:00) Intro (25:19) Favorite characters (28:05) Best performances (28:31) Best line (31:48) Most iconic shot (32:40) Favorite underrecognized detail (33:19) Best moment (36:37) The runner-up pick Check out The Ringer’s list of The 100 Best TV Episodes of the Century! Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe t...
Dec 09, 2025•56 min
Joanna Robinson welcomes her friend Richard Lawson onto the pod to discuss Episodes 1-3 of the steamy Canadian hockey romance that's capturing the internet’s heart, ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (0:00) Intro (1:43) First impressions of the show (6:30) The show’s core audience (19:10) The Scott and Kip subplot (33:04) Shane and Ilya’s story line (44:05) Standout scenes Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so much mor...
Dec 08, 2025•55 min
Jo and Rob know you need some space, but the latest episode of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’ deserves a recap, so here it is! (0:00) Intro (3:17) Thoughts on episode 6 (9:40) The tricky balance of Koumba (13:30) Listener emails (20:04) Let’s talk about consent (32:46) Human-Derived Protein (40:26) Carol’s isolation (46:46) Giliigan-verse shots Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so ...
Dec 05, 2025•54 min
In honor of the The Ringer’s Best TV Episodes of the Century list, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney head to the White House to revisit and induct ‘The West Wing’ episode “Two Cathedrals” into the Prestige TV Hall of Fame. (0:00) Intro (3:21) What makes ‘The West Wing’ so special? (6:25) Why is “Two Cathedrals” famous? (30:21) Favorite characters (31:33) Best performance (37:55) Most iconic shot (38:50) Favorite underrecognized detail (40:13) Best moment (44:22) The runner-up pick Check out The Ri...
Dec 04, 2025•55 min
Rob and Jodi are still on hold with Red Ball Market Global, but took the time to look back at Season 1 of HBO’s ‘The Chair Company.' (0:00) Intro (1:49:00) Love/hate relationship with the show (5:52) What happened in the finale? (11:22) Tim Robinson’s comedy cadence (26:08) Favorite side characters (32:32) Comedy of the workplace (39:17) Least favorite side characters (44:58) The Mike reveal (47:14) So many great characters Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe ...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Jo and Rob are back for Episode 5 of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus.' (00:00) Intro (06:40) Listener emails (15:01) We start in the hospital… (18:50) Evacuating from the hospital (23:36) The different sides of Carol (26:02) The high budget’s limitations (28:39) The wolves and grief (36:57) The return to Sprouts (44:33) Sports corner Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so much more! Ho...
Nov 26, 2025•55 min
Jo and Rob are back for Episode 4 of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus. (00:00) Intro (2:43) Listener emails (10:01) Dispatches from Paraguay (18:53) Meanwhile, in Albuquerque (22:42) Freeze frame Mahoney: the whiteboard (39:49) Carol's truth serum (50:30) Guest character actors Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com 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 Bea...
Nov 21, 2025•56 min
Jo and Rob just binged Netflix’s new miniseries ‘The Beast in Me’ and are here for a spoiler-filled discussion of the tense thriller. (0:00) Intro (0:50) Should you watch? (5:16) Let’s talk about Matthew Rhys (10:25) **SPOILERS**: Did he do it? (20:18) Similar stories (25:51) Let’s talk about Claire Danes (41:19) Best on-screen criers (48:47) Favorite “We’re not so different” moment Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for ...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘Death by Lightning.’ They talk about “history spoilers,” choices made for the finale, the accuracy of the project, and much more! (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Choices for the series (06:36) Adapting the book (09:54) The accuracies versus inaccuracies of the series (18:29) The actors' portrayals of historical figures (31:46) The brain in the jar Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gm...
Nov 18, 2025•40 min
Jo and Rob have rejoined the hive mind to dig into the third episode of Apple TV’s new series, ‘Pluribus’. (00:00) Intro (6:24) Digging into the emails (25:34) Negative Nancy at the ice hotel (37:02) Carol on the plane (42:24) Golden Girls (48:56) The totality of a person (1:06:11) Uniforms in the show (1:08:24) 'Breaking Bad'/'Better Call Saul' Easter eggs Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Pres...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Jo and Rob take a break from licking donuts to recap the first two episodes Apple TV’s new series, ‘Pluribus’. (00:00) Intro (1:09) Apple TV crashes (2:39) The ‘Pluribus’ budget (7:18) What makes this a Vince Gilligan show (16:29) Naming the email address (22:25) What is the show about? (38:08 ) Breaking down what happened (59:07) Most Gilligan-esque moments Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com or lickingthedonut@gmail.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Pre...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Rob Mahoney and Yasi Salek break out some dance moves to recap ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (3:09) Reactions to Season 2 (14:23) Why the relationships around Noah and Joanne are more compelling (26:12) Are the big pop needle drops overused? (35:37) The future of the show Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Yasi Salek Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Be...
Oct 30, 2025•54 min
Jo and Rob are back to break down the Season 5 finale of ‘Slow Horses,' look back at the season as a whole, and consider what the future has in store for the beloved series. Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com 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 Producer: Kevin Pooler Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 2 min
After a few weeks off, we're back in the saddle. Joanna is joined by one of our favorite TV critics, Alan Sepinwall, to recap and react to everything that's happened since our last 'Slow Horses' breakdown. Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Alan Sepinwall Producer: Kevin Pooler Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2025•53 min
Bill, Jo, and Rob run from the feds to recap the finale of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (1:00) Where does ‘Task’ land among the pantheon of HBO great shows? (5:56) Mark Ruffalo’s performance (11:07) Favorite scene of the episode (14:31) What would ‘Task’ Season 2 look like? (19:05) The extended shoot-out (23:22) Nitpicks (24:46) Final arcs (46:36) Is this show better if we know the identity of the mole earlier? Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full epi...
Oct 20, 2025•57 min
Bill and Jo run through the woods to recap the sixth episode of ‘Task.’ (0:00) Intro (1:58) The shootout (10:52) What is Grasso’s backstory? (15:26) Maeve and Tom (21:56) What’s left? (34:30) Finale predictions (44:56) Series creator Brad Ingelsby talks about casting Tom Pelphrey, the scenes he’s most proud of, a potential second season, and much more Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! ...
Oct 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Jo, Rob and Bill dive into the quarry for what might just be the best episode of the season, so far. (0:00) Intro (1:19) The showdown (12:26) Bad things happen at quarries (15:06) The mole reveal (21:51) Listener email: Who’s the deer? (28:32) Perry’s villainy (34:14) What happens to Maeve? (36:38) Good people rankings (38:34) Sister subplot (44:02) Predictions Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so m...
Oct 06, 2025•58 min
On this episode of Hooked, Jo and Rob go to therapy with Van to talk through why "College" will make you obsessed with ‘The Sopranos’! (0:00) Intro (03:15) What is ‘The Sopranos’? (08:06) When did Van watch ‘The Sopranos’? (22:23) Season 1, Episode 5: "College" (37:04) How were women treated in the show? (55:10) What is the most ’90s thing about the show? (1:00:21) Final thoughts Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestig...
Oct 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Jo and Rob are back to breakdown a great early-season 'Slow Horses' episode and the important questions about kitchen implements. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Kevin Pooler Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2025•44 min
Bill, Jo and Rob are still on the case in this recap of the fourth episode of HBO’s ‘Task’. (0:00) Intro (2:07) The daughter detour (07:12) Let’s talk about Perry (17:50) Has the mole been revealed? (24:59) Listener emails (28:17) Let’s talk about Cliff (41:23) Predictions (45:52) More listener emails Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahone...
Sep 29, 2025•52 min
