Jo and Rob react to Dr. Robby’s moment (7:08) and question how much grace Dr. Langdon deserves (16:38)? Then, Part 1 of the PittFest investigative series: "What’s That Hippie Doing There?” (28:16), and the new anti-vax measles case (39:58). Finally, Part 2 of the PittFest series: "What Band Brought This Audience Together?” (45:38) 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 Robinso...
Apr 04, 2025•58 min
Jo and Rob discuss the very penultimate-y episode and the feeling of wanting more (3:03), the Duke T-shirt controversy (17:05), and an Emmy check-in (19:07), before Rockwell and Goggins’s disappointing con job sparks a list of their favorite con artist movies (31:27). Plus, judging the judgmental friend group (56:56), and will there be any consequences for Tim Ratliff (1:04:53)? Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Bill, Jo, and Mal attend the fight to recap the seventh episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss whether Saxon will experience a spiritual breakthrough, which characters would be the best (and worst) hang, and season-long nitpicks (2:31). Along the way, they talk about Greg’s true intentions and Rick’s terrible con (30:10). Later, they close with a handful of predictions for the season finale (01:06:53). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Jo and Rob discuss how the old-school model of ‘The Pitt’ has paid off in drawing audiences in (2:16), the new faces called into work after PittFest (23:20), and Dr. Robby’s powerful scene with his son, Jake (51:07). Plus, Jo lays out some 'ER' Easter eggs (1:00:44). 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 Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mah...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey visit set to recap the two-episode series premiere of ‘The Studio,’ the Apple TV+ comedy starring Seth Rogen. They discuss whether or not the satire will land with mainstream audiences, why the Matt Remick character is so fascinating, and the frenetic energy of its filmmaking style (1:35). Along the way, they highlight Seth Rogen’s strong performance and debate what the show is trying to criticize about Hollywood (16:30). Later, they talk through...
Mar 26, 2025•57 min
Jo and Rob dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss which characters are in the most trouble (4:06), how the show is leaning heavily into Buddhist ideals (12:18), Lochy’s true intentions (34:11), Rick’s sloppy con setup, and much more (39:39). 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 Hosts: Joanna Robinson...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jo and Rob are first joined by series creator Dan Erickson to talk about Helly’s decision to chase after Mark, Mr. Milchick’s complicated relationship with Lumon, his favorite theory, what a pineapple signifies in the world of ‘Severance,’ and much more (4:36). Later, they open up the mailbag to answer burning (listener) questions about the Season 2 finale (26:52). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Bill, Jo, and Mal reckon with the truth to recap the sixth episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. They discuss Lochy and Saxon’s handsy encounter, the most depraved HBO moments over the years, and other big takeaways (2:09). Along the way, they talk about the show’s many Emmy-worthy performances (41:19). Later, they close with a handful of predictions and their current death rankings (01:07:38). Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Jo and Rob head down the black hallway to recap the ‘Severance’ Season 2 finale. They discuss their instant reactions to the final episode of the season, which characters were missed the most, and Mark’s complicated relationship with his innie (4:13). Along the way, they unpack the emotional scene between Mark and Helly R. in the cubicle and that new, expansive Lumon painting (38:08). Later, they break down the closing sequence of Mark, Gemma, and Helly (59:36). Email us! [email protected] ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Jo and Rob react to the scene that’s been hailed the "highlight of the season" so far (4:06), the brotherly love at the Full Moon Party (7:49), and the most meme-able moments, including one just in time for March Madness (29:01). Plus, the viral cameo sparks debate of its place among the best TV monologues of all time (42:32). 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 ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Jo and Rob are back for an emergency pod to discuss the hit Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ (3:15), Stephen Graham’s performance as the father of the accused boy (9:42), and the advantages and disadvantages of the one-shot concept of the episodes (14:33). Plus, the two get into the standout episode of the four-part series (35:07). 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 N...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr
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•1 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
