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TV's Top 5

The Hollywood Reporterwww.hollywoodreporter.com
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you’d like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at [email protected]. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe. Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg

Episodes

'Power' boss Courtney Kemp on growing the franchise; why TV shows are "unrenewed" and understanding

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: The pandemics impact on shows (3:00) ABC and CBS unveiled more concrete premiere dates (13:48) Mailbag (23:00) Showrunner Spotlight: Courtney Kemp ('Power') (35:16) Critics Corner (1:26:00) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments tha...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 35 minEp. 84

‘Ellen Show’ shake-up, Netflix’s talk show woes

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Takeaways from the DNC (3:23) Trouble at The Ellen DeGeneres Show (14:27) Netflix talkshows continue to fizzle (21:56) 'Tosh.0' just got cancelled (30:59) Critics Corner (40:59) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be su...

Aug 21, 202051 minEp. 83

Inside ‘Lovecraft Country’ with showrunner Misha Green; the industry’s big consolidation changes and Comedy Central’s future, explained

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: WarnerMedia restructuring executive ranks, with Kim Masters (3:19) The future of Comedy Central coming into focus (19:28) Controversial 'Black-ish' episode has seen the light of day (25:22) Showrunner Spotlight: Misha Green ('Lovecraft Country') (31:08) Critics Corner (59:17) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Cr...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 82

Interview with Bill Lawrence of Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’; NBC’s major changes, Disney’s big ‘Mulan’ move, and writers vs. agencies winding down

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Battle over packaging fees is winding down (4:26) Disney changes streaming strategy (10:35) NBC's Paul Telegdy is being investigated (18:19) Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (22:26) Critics Corner (1:04:38) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode wil...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 81

Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms analysis, and returning to Production

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmys nominees have been revealed (2:22) The Emmys goes virtual (15:27) A major change at AMC (20:16) Showrunner Spotlight: Krista Vernoff ('Grey's Anatomy') (26:08) Critics Corner (1:00:34) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments th...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 80

Inside the World of HBO's 'Betty'; Emmy Nominations Preview

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmy nominations preview, with Scott Feinberg (4:06) Major League Baseball is back! (21:56) Mailbag time (28:13) Showrunner Spotlight: Crystal Moselle ('Betty') (42:44) Critics Corner (1:12:08) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 79

An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hall, how coronavirus continues to impact the TV industry and remembering Naya Rivera

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: TV community bids farewell to two beloved personalities (4:31) The ways coronavirus is impacting the TV world (9:50) HBO Max readying a TV spinoff for the upcoming Batman film (16:34) Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (24:05) Critics Corner (59:46) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be t...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 78

Sara Bareilles opens up about going from 'Waitress' to creating Apple's 'Little Voice'

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: There's a lot going on in the streaming space (1:58) The latest in the world of basic and premium cable (12:31) What's happening with the broadcast networks (18:18) Showrunner Spotlight: Sara Barielles and Jessie Nelson ('Little Voice') (23:32) Critics Corner (59:54) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, wil...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 77

Inside 'Search Party's' curious path to HBO Max; TV’s racial reckoning and Hulu’s big arrivals

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Two more FX scripted originals moving to FX on Hulu (7:39) Television beginning to right some recent wrongs (13:37) Showtime going to air its James Comey miniseries (22:06) Showrunner Spotlight: Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers ('Search Party') (33:01) Critics Corner (1:02:02) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Televis...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 76

On the Case With the 'Perry Mason' creators Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald; How COVID-19 Is Impacting Awards Season and Sports

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: NBC and ABC reveal their 2020-21 broadcast season schedules (4:22) COVID's impact on awards season (16:51) The pandemics impact on sports (25:16) Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald ('Perry Mason') (35:52) Critics Corner (1:13:19) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode w...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 75

Hollywood's response to calls for police reform; a chat with the showrunners from 'Love, Victor'

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Hollywood's response to calls for police reform (4:35) Mailbag! (14:45) An update on TV production, with Lacey Rose (32:51) Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('Love, Victor') (42:24) Critics Corner (1:09:44) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken int...

Jun 12, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 74

A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With the 'Law & Order: SVU' Showrunner

Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe! Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienb...

Jun 05, 202049 minEp. 73

Meet 'Bob's Burgers'; (and 'Central Park') creator Loren Bouchard, plus what to watch in June

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: 'Men of a Certain Age' on HBO Max, with Mike Royce (2:56) A look at the most anticipated June premieres (15:39) An executive change at Freeform (26:53) Loren Bouchard ('Central Park') (33:35) Critics Corner (1:12:22) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be br...

May 29, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 72

Inside ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 with Sam Esmail; ABC and CBS’ Fall Strategies

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: ABC has firmed up its 2020-21 season (2:59) CBS unveils "Fall" schedule... (12:29) HBO Max launch is finally upon us (20:53) Sam Esmail ('Homecoming') (28:18) Critics Corner (1:00:18) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will...

May 22, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 71

Inside 'Snowpiercer's' long journey with Graeme Mason; How the broadcast networks are prepping for fall

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: CW has busy week of programming moves (5:22) Fox revels fall schedule (14:05) How broadcast schedulers are coping, with Preston Beckman (23:04) Graeme Manson ('Snowpiercer') (35:11) Critics Corner (1:01:20) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into ...

May 15, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 70

'Dead to Me' creator previews season 2; Henry Winkler interview; plus will TV series write coronavirus into the episodes?

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Will scripted TV address COVID-19 with Lacey Rose (6:12) Hell week? (15:13) 'The Happy Days of Garry Marshall' with Henry Winkler (26:49) Liz Feldman ("Dead to me") (43:12) Critics Corner (1:11:09) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segm...

May 08, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 69

‘Rick and Morty’ duo on their new show, ‘Solar Opposites’; Hank Azaria on ‘Brockmire’s’ end; and how Hollywood can go back to work

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: How TV can return to work with Bryn Sandberg (5:12) About the 'Parks and Recreation' special (16:43) 'Brockmire' and baseball with Hank Azaria (25:21) Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan ("Solar Opposites") (57:07) Critics Corner (1:33:22) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talki...

May 01, 20201 hr 45 minEp. 68

‘The Office’ creator Greg Daniels on a reboot/revival, his new Amazon and Netflix satire shows

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: A busy week for HBO and HBO Max (3:46) Netflix first quarter earnings (12:24) A "Parks and Recreation" reunion?! (16:31) Showrunner Spotlight: Greg Daniels ("Upload" and "Space Force") (21:24) Critics Corner (58:43) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be bro...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 67

Inside “One World: Together at Home”; J.J. Abrams Tackles DC; ‘Killing Eve’s’ Future

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Audrey Morrissey on her "One World: Together at Home" fundraiser (4:31) HBO Max announcements (16:14) Talkin' trash TV (19:50) Showrunner Spotlight: Suzanne Heathcote ("Killing Eve") (26:59) Critics Corner (49:58) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broke...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 66

“Mrs. America” creator on the Cate Blanchett drama series; ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ finale reviews and how broadcast networks are filling voids

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: How the networks are handling themselves (4:29) Two family comedies wrapped this week (13:36) Mailbag! (22:59) Showrunner Spotlight: Dahvi Waller ("Mrs. America") (38:15) Critics Corner (1:14:21) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segmen...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 65

Quibi launch and April TV preview; inside Apple‘s ‘Home Before Dark’

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Have you seen TIGER KING? (5:45) All about Quibi with Natalie Jarvey (16:12) April TV preview (25:35) Showrunner Spotlight: Dana Fox ("Home Before Dark") (33:40) Critics Corner (1:10:42) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that w...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 64

‘One Day at a Time’ and its uncertain future; Coronavirus TV updates

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Olympics postponed and how it impacts NBCUniversal (5:17) What shows are still going strong (12:18) Mailbag! (16:41) Showrunner Spotlight: Gloria Calderón Kellett ("One Day at a Time") (29:53) Critics Corner (1:01:36) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be b...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 63

The larger impact of coronavirus on the TV industry, what to watch while quarantined and an interview with the ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ boss

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: The impact of coronavirus on the TV landscape (2:13) How late-night hosts are coping (14:39) How coronavirus is impacting streamers (20:15) Showrunner Spotlight: Liz Tigelaar ("Little Fires Everywhere") (32:49) Critics Corner (1:08:56) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 62

Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment industry, ‘Westworld’ season three preview and an interview with ‘Better Things’ star Pamela Adlon

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Coronavirus updates with Chris Gardner (3:40) Catching up from last week (16:43) 'Westworld' is back with Josh Wigler (25:21) Showrunner Spotlight: Pamela Adlon (32:49) Critics Corner (1:04:56) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be ...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 61

‘Better Call Saul’ bosses on season five and what’s next, inside Disney’s shake-up, Dick Wolf’s epic deal and the unscripted boom

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Disney changes (2:54) Dick Wolf’s new deal (13:05) Unscripted TV boom (19:22) Showrunner Spotlight: Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (“Better Call Saul”) (27:34) Critics Corner (59:41) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to del...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 60

Inside Amazon's Nazi-hunting drama series 'Hunters,' plus a critics' discussion on the year in television so far

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The year in TV so far with Inkoo Kang (4:14) How the growing need for content is impacting TV studios (18:42) Mailbag!!! (26:10) Showrunner Spotlight: David Weil (38:49) Critics Corner (1:17:09) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 59

‘Locke & Key’ creators on the long road to Netflix; pilot season and possible Writers Guild strike, explained

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: How the broadcast networks are prepping for the upcoming season (3:29) The network perspective on pilot season with Fox Entertainment president (12:28) How networks and streamers are preparing for a potential strike with THR's senior writer, Bryn Sandberg (28:40) Showrunner Spotlight: Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill (37:23) Critics Corner (1:10:59) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, ...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 58

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' boss interviewed; Disney's streaming gains; and Showtime's puzzling cancellation, explained

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Disney has reported its first-quarter earnings (6:29) WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH... Showtime (15:50) Moooooookie (22:08) Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Goor (27:59) Critics Corner (1:03:31) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to del...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 57

'BoJack Horseman' creator on ending his Netflix animated comedy, why streamers are investing heavily in animation and a preview of the big game on Sunday

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The Big Game is this Sunday (5:09) 'True Detective' creator Nic Pizzolatto is on the move (11:18) Streamers are investing in animation (15:02) Showrunner Spotlight: Raphael Bob-Waksberg (20:57) Critics Corner (1:03:08) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into fi...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 56

'Better Call Saul' creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould on ending the 'Breaking Bad' prequel; an interview with 'Star Trek: Picard' showrunner Michael Chabon and Netflix’s new “ratings,” explained

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: New Netflix "Data" (5:04) Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould talk about ending "Better Call Saul" (10:58) Mailbag! (25:24) Showrunner Spotlight: Michael Chabon (37:06) Critics Corner (55:30) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 55
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