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Millions of Screens, IndieWire’s brand new TV podcast, provides an inside look at the TV industry, sharing conversations based in IndieWire’s original reporting, breaking down that ever-elusive Hollywood buzz about town, and highlighting thoughtful analysis of the best and most impactful series you’re watching right now. Hosted by TV Awards Editor Libby Hill, TV Deputy Editor Ben Travers, and Creative Producer Leo Garcia.
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On this week's episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo tackle the topic that sent the television Twitter aflame last week, essentially that there haven't been any good television shows since "The Wire" and "The Sopranos," a point of view that ignores the brilliant art created over the course of the past two decades. It also allows Leo to trot out his pet theory that all art exists on an ever-improving continuum thanks to a more inclusive industry, exponentially better technology, and a natural urge to improve what has come before it. Plus, Leo and Ben go way long on Mike Flanagan's latest limited series for Netflix, "Midnight Mass."
Additionally, Ben is forced to explain just what Tudum is.
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From the energetic (if not groundbreaking) Biz Markie tribute to Conan O’Brien’s devil-may-care anarchistic shenanigans, Ben, Libby, and Leo look back on the biggest surprises from Sunday’s Emmy telecast. Which is to say nothing of Netflix’s record-tying 44 Emmy victories, including “The Crown” sweeping the seven Drama categories. Plus, very quick predictions for next year’s awards: Could Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” repeat in a more crowded field?
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On this week’s episode, Leo and Libby talk through their predictions for the Limited Series categories at this year’s Emmys, primarily focusing on whether Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit” has retained its pole position after an excellent Creative Arts Emmy haul of nine awards in 10 nominations. Plus, Leo announces the renewal of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and the start of production for Season 3of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.”
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On this week's episode, Ben and Libby lock in their predictions for the Drama categories at this year's Emmys. Is anyone outside of Gillian Anderson a lock for an acting award? Can Netflix finally earn the Outstanding Drama Series it's been seeking with "The Crown?" Plus, Ben walks us through the return of FX's "What We Do In The Shadows" and the debut of HBO's "Scenes From A Marriage."
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On this week's episode, Ben and Libby lock in their predictions for the Comedy and Variety categories at this year's Emmys. Which of the Hannahs will take Supporting Actress in a Comedy? Can Brett Goldstein avoid any vote splitting issues to take Supporting Actor? Can anything stop Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" from taking the top prize? Plus, Ben walks us through two shows debuting this week: "Impeachment: American Crime Story" and "Only Murders in the Building" on opposite ends of the quality spectrum.
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He’s here, he’s there, he’s our guest on the podcast this week: Brett Goldstein, aka Roy Kent on Apple TV+‘s “Ted Lasso.” Brett walks Libby, Ben, and Leo through Roy Kent’s journey from script to screen in Season 2, from the Zoom writers’ room to a version of Roy searching for purpose in a world without football/soccer. Additionally, we make Brett pick his desert island television series. Plus, Ben and Libby geek out over HBO’s fall programming announcement, then argue about the Drama Emmy races, before Leo joins in to tackle the backlash that has arrived for “Ted Lasso” in the wake of its immense success.
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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo welcome Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, aka the co-creators of HBO Max’s “Hacks,” onto the pod to discuss joke writing during a pandemic, monster truck rallys, and Best Supporting Actress nominee Hannah Einbinder’s massive hands. Plus, Ben gives us his one-minute review of Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” Libby and Ben debate the divisiveness of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” Christmas special, and Ben and Libby advocate for shows in the Limited Series Emmy races, most notably Amazon Prime Video’s “The Underground Railroad.”
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo tackle the Comedy categories and talk about Hulu's 'Pen15' and HBO Max's 'Hacks' and whether there are viable routes to victory outside of Best Comedy Series and the acting categories. Plus, Ben luxuriates in the news that 'The White Lotus' has been renewed for a second season at HBO, Libby promises that if you give FX's "Reservations Dogs" a chance you won't be disappointed, and Ben and Leo argue about whether or not Lil' Dicky is satirizing hip hop in the wake of the Season 2 finale of FX's "Dave."
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss HBO's "The White Lotus," the six-episode limited series from creator Mike White. Additionally, Ben celebrates the announcement of the Season 3 renewal of "Tuca & Bertie" at Adult Swim, Libby wonders aloud if the $450 million Amazon is supposedly spending on "Lord of the Rings" means the series can't miss, and Ben regales us all with the joy that is "Olympics Highlights with Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg."
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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the return of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso,” in the wake of the 20 Emmy nominations it earned for its debut season. Additionally, Libby and Leo discuss how an added component to the second season dovetails with the recent high profile sports news surrounding Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka. Plus, Ben breaks down what the ratings for NBC and Peacock’s Olympic coverage means.
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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss the category fraud that is Disney+’s “Hamilton” occupying seven acting slots and a directing spot in Limited Series or TV Movie categories, when it is, in fact, neither. Just how can a stage show filmed in 2016 earn so many nominations for television in 2021? Additionally, Ben and Leo argue about whether Jonathan Majors cameo was enough to make the “Loki” finale good, while Libby gives a run down of the TCA nominations, which — surprise, surprise! — seem like they wereselected by a group of people who watch television.
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben and Libby break down what they see as the locks for potential nominations in the Emmy races for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Drama Series, and Outstanding Limited Series. Additionally, the hosts all dive into the teaser trailer for Season 3 of HBO's "Succession."
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss how Marvel has eschewed the typical moniker of showrunner for its first three series in favor of head writer for Jac Schaeffer ("WandaVision"), Malcolm Spellman ("The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"), and Michael Waldron ("Loki"). How has this change affected these first MCU series out of the gate? Additionally, the group discusses "The Many Saints of Newark" trailer and the news that "Succession" will be returning this fall.
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo are joined by William Jackson Harper of Amazon's "The Underground Railroad" to discuss hopping from the set of "The Good Place" to Barry Jenkins' epic series, improvising in Shakespearean vernacular, and acting opposite the revelatory Thuso Mbedu. Additionally, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about series and performers they hope the Emmy voters don't forget about with voting closing soon, including Showtime's "The Good Lord Bird," HBO's "We Are Who We Are," and Starz's "P-Valley."
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On this bonus episode of Millions of Screens, Rob McElhenney, the star/co-creator of Apple TV+'s "Mythic Quest," stops by to chat about comedy vs. drama, his unique relationship with fellow showrunner Megan Ganz, and the feedback he’d get from the writers’ rooms of "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" about "It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia." Also, Rob turns the tables on Ben and Libby to ask about their dissenting opinions of “Backstory!,” this season's standalone episode of "Mythic Quest." It may also be worth noting that this entire interview came about after Libby tweeted about Rob’s appearance on Seth Meyers a couple of weeks ago, which you’ll hear us talking about in the intro.
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On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo are joined by Seth Meyers of NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to discuss what he's going to miss most about not having an audience, producing Peacock's "A.P. Bio," and, most importantly, what his favorite Billy Joel song is. Additionally, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about series and performers they hope the Emmy voters don't forget about with voting opening, including Apple TV+'s "Mythic Quest," Hulu's "Pen15," and FX's "Breeders."
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On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo are thrilled to be joined by Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple of ‘Ted Lasso’ fame to talk about Rebecca and Keeley’s relationship, breaking on set, and how thrilled they are to be at the employ of real feminists Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly, and Brendan Hunt. Additionally, the trio tackle the premiere of Disney+’s “Loki,” the MCU’s latest foray into the television space, and wonder aloud where it ranks alongside “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”
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"Mare of Easttown"
"Philly D.A."
IndieWire Awards Spotlight
On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo go way long on the finale of HBO's "Mare of Easttown" in a spolier-laden chat about the limited series' finale. Additionally, Ben takes a trek to another part of Delaware County and walks Libby and Leo through "Philly D.A.," the new docuseries from PBS, which is being referred to as a non-fiction version of "The Wire." And finally, Libby previews the upcoming Emmy edition of "IndieWire Awards Spotlight."
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"Friends"
"In Treatment"
"Master of None"
"Mare of Easttown"
On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss the return of three shows long off the air (or assumed never to return) in the long-delayed “Friends” reunion from HBO Max (00:40), the soft reboot/fourth season of HBO’s “In Treatment,” (09:12) and the Bergman-inspired third season of Netflix’s “Master of None." (23:34) Additionally, the gang dives into Leo’s Final Murder Power Rankings ahead of the “Mare of Easttown” finale (39:44), while contemplating its existence as a spiritual successor (on account of the massive amounts of grief and trauma on display) to HBO’s “The Outsider.”
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