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The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you're binging and the ones you're waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.
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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 sequence
(1:19:48) Book-to-TV adaptation wish list
(1:25:01) A show’s oral history you’d like to read
(1:27:35) What to watch after ‘Lost’
(1:36:30) Favorite donut or water ice flavor
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
Video Supervision: Jon Jones
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson
Producer: Devon Baroldi
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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2Jo 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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Jodi Walker
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Host: Joanna Robinson
Guest: Mike Makowsky
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Yasi Salek
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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.
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Kevin Pooler
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles and Kai Grady
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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 RobinsonGuest: Alan SepinwallProducer: Kevin PoolerAdditional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles and Kai Grady
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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?
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Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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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
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Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Brad Ingelsby
Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles
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**The Prestige TV Podcast** is a show that offers in-depth discussions and analysis of the hit series *The Prestige*, exploring its themes, characters, episodes, and fan theories. Each episode dives into storytelling choices, behind-the-scenes insights, and narrative breakdowns that appeal to dedicated viewers and newcomers alike. The hosts engage with the show’s mysteries and dramatic twists, Delta Executor making the podcast a go-to for fans who want richer appreciation and critical conversation about the series. Overall, it blends **entertainment and thoughtful critique** for anyone passionate about *The Prestige*.
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Charles Holmes is a complete 100% f****** moron
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one of my favourite episodes that was not mentioned: $$$pringfield. "i'm not a state I'm a monster" "i said get in" etc etc.
has the ringer done any other simpsons pods? i would subscribe immediately.
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Yes!! I'm so happy and jealous that y'all got to chat with the legend that is Gary Oldman! Awesome interview
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Bill, I pray you see this. Charles and Vann have to go. Unlistenable!! I tried to listen to a few episodes about an amazing show “the Last of Us”, and I had to turn it off early 3 times. From Vann blathering on endlessly about the Super Bowl and Patrick Mahomes to Charles talking like he’s fucking Vanilla Ice, these 2 are ruining what should be one of your best podcasts! Please, show us some mercy and put these 2 clowns out of work. The world always needs more road flaggers!
van maKes me turn off every podcast he on, dude think he woke but no u just annoying
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love this podcast about Westworld. One improvement I'd suggest, replace the guy who never seems to get it, with someone who can add to the show. He's a downer....
I totally agree about Bob and Carol. I got more concerned about the dogs when he gets in the car. if anything happens to them, I'm out. The Old Man is truly a great show. thank you FX!
Re: episode description -- Did you mean Kendall's sad birthday party and Kendall's emotional state?