The Prestige TV Podcast
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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.
Recent Episodes
20 episodes‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13: Back Online
Jo and Rob debrief Episode 13 and share spoiler casting news for the upcoming third season of ‘The Pitt.’ Intro (0:00) Mailbag check-in (2:17) Breaking down the night shift (8:30) How the outage worked as a story line (16:00) Nurse Jesse check-in (19:26) What still needs resolving before the season finale (25:30) We’re OUT on nurse Noelle Hastings (26:25) Digby’s standout moment (28:37) Charting, scanning, shredding (32:27) Dr. Mohan’s emotional arc (37:00) The Robby-Dana conversation (43:48) Whitaker and Ogilvie wrap up (50:26) Duke’s diagnosis reveal (53:10) Sara Wyle’s turmeric eyes (55:36) Season 3 casting news (spoiler warning) (58:49) The Specialists Spotlight (1:03:55) Outro (1:05:08) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Love Story’ Finale: Closing Time
Jo and Rob close out all things ‘Love Story,’ unpacking the tragic season finale and looking ahead to what’s next for the series. Intro (0:00) Finale overview (0:37) Constance Zimmer’s performance (3:35) Grace Gummer’s dialogue challenge (4:42) The trouble with Caroline Kennedy as a character (9:17) Revisiting the beginning (11:52) The restaurant scene (14:09) Breaking down the crash (15:37) Handling difficult celebrity moments onscreen (24:04) Wig Watch (30:34) Where we stand with Paul Anthony Kelly (33:55) Worst and best of the season (39:15) The Score (41:12) Jo’s side quest (43:05) Outro (57:38) Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12: Amor Fati
Jo and Rob brush up on their Latin to recap ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12. (0:00) Instant reactions (2:11) Mailbag check-in (12:36) Who left first? (16:19) Code Hula Hoop (23:06) Dana vs. Robby (30:26) Should the Pitt have two attending physicians? (36:55) MAGA Monica (39:15) Mateo’s back! (42:49) Mohan, Mel, and the older couple (48:31) Bending and breaking the ED rules (58:22) Should we be worried about Santos? (01:05:25) The cliff-hanger Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Love Story’ Episodes 4-8: Press-ed
Jo and Rob dive deep into all things Carolyn and JFK Jr., breaking down the drama, performances, and defining moments as they recap up to the penultimate episode of ‘Love Story.’ Intro (0:00)The big picture (0:43)Rob’s first impressions (3:14)That Paul Anthony Kelly accent (8:02)Standout scenes (8:35)"Common People" needle drop (9:17)"Exit Strategy" breakdown (12:23)Best character performances (19:29)Diana vs. Carolyn (23:57)The price of fame (26:47)Caroline Kennedy check-in (33:05)Who could actually sue? (34:47)Carolyn’s mother (37:13)Finale expectations (38:28)Rob’s suggestions (41:30)Outro (47:03) Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so much more! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11: The ICE Episode
Jo and Rob hold onto their comfort baseball to recap the 11th episode of ‘The Pitt,’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (3:18) Mailbag check-in (12:04) Instant reactions (20:25) Santos confronts Langdon (28:47) Funniest moment of the episode (32:22) Mel is going through it (37:58) Duke and Robby (40:15) Thoughts on the ‘Buffy the Vampire’ reboot cancellation (42:11) The ICE storyline (50:24) The cliffhanger Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 10: Seventh Circle of Hell
Jo and Rob finish their deposition to recap the ninth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (4:32) Instant reactions (6:27) Mailbag check-in (17:57) Tough episode for Dr. Robby (25:20) Strong episode for Dr. Langdon (32:05) Are we back in on Ogilvie? (36:50) Park the Shark (38:43) Dr. Al-Hashimi’s bold move (40:18) Roxie, Dr. McKay, and Javadi (45:24) Duke is here! (48:27) Dr. Mel King and Becca (52:46) **Diagnosis Spoiler Warning** Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles, Chris Thomas, and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 9: Fireworks, Furries, and a Foineeeee Radiologist
Jo and Rob use the fax machine to recap the ninth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Instant reactions (6:55) Mailbag check-in (16:01) The hot radiologist has entered the chat (17:37) Hottest moments on ‘The Pitt’: Listener edition (21:54) The fireworks incident (26:55) Becca, Mel, and Langdon (29:46) Howard goes to surgery (32:25) Is this the conclusion of Roxie’s story? (35:11) When the medical system fails (51:04) The furry! Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! 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: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ S4 Finale: "Both, And" … What the Hell Just Happened?
Jo, Rob, and Jodi try to untangle the chaos of the highly charged Season 4 finale of ‘Industry.’ Intro (0:00) Honest reactions to the finale (:48) Yas’s point of no return (5:47) Did the show cross the line with Yas? (8:45) Breaking down “Both, And” (12:29) Is Yas actually holding the power? (16:20) The jet scene breakdown (20:14) Is Whitney coming back? (22:03) Yas and Henry's divorce speech dissected (25:27) Lord Mostyn and Henry at lunch (27:38) Henry’s Englishman act (31:25) The Eric of it all (38:09) The voicemail (42:04) Who was that dinner really for? (47:14) Season 5: Expectations vs. desires (52:52) Outro (1:00:58) Email us! [email protected] us on IG and TikTok!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 Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 8: Panic! At the Discharge
Jo and Rob go analog to recap the eighth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (1:33) Instant reactions (7:23) Mailbag check-in (13:17) Langdon and Santos (19:47) Jackie and Jaquie (25:18) Jackson’s potential diagnosis (29:05) ‘The Pitt’ goes off the grid (33:02) Howard’s storyline (39:30) Roxie and her parents (44:40) Emma’s moment with Ilana (51:25) Javadi and Ogilvie joining forces (53:31) **Diagnosis Spoiler Warning** Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Motion Backgrounds By: AAvfx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ S4E7: Tainted Love
Jo, Rob, and Jodi unpack romance, death, and ’80s bangers in the penultimate episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4. Intro (0:00) Rapid-fire “Well, actually …” (7:16) Yas and Henry: What are we watching? (9:05) Yas’s power struggle (14:33) The Norton conversation (18:34) Shoulder pad report (24:21) Politics front: Lisa, Sebastian, Jennifer, and Ricky Martyn (26:14) Is Whitney dead? (31:48) Whitney’s love triangle: Henry vs. Jonah (34:53) Frenemies: Harper and Yas (39:16) Needle Drop Corner (46:54) ’80s songs we missed (50:06) Finale questions (53:11) Outro (59:20) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] us on IG and TikTok!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 Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 7: The Night Shift Starts Early
Jo and Rob come in for a double to recap the seventh episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (5:14) Mailbag check-in (17:47) Instant reactions (19:17) Shipping Abbot and Mohan (21:57) Top five hottest moments on 'The Pitt' (27:23) What’s happening with Dr. Al-Hashimi? (34:10) Roxie and her family (36:46) Langdon confronts Robby (45:08) Santos: The baby whisperer (52:18) The blackout (59:14) Ilana Miller, Dana, and Emma Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 6: False Bottom
Jo, Rob, and Jodi go to the club to recap the sixth episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4. (0:00) Intro (2:50) Instant reactions (4:20) The Whitney (Houston) of it all (9:36) The ongoing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell (19:41) Dear Henry (28:20) Yas and Harper’s love story (42:58) The downfall of Eric Tao (01:12:07) Needle drop corner Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, and Jodi Walker Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Love Story' Episodes 1-3: American Royal-Tea
Jo and Katey Rich tackle the Kennedys, Calvin Klein, the ’90s, and much more as they dissect the first three episodes of Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story.’ Email us! [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Prestige TV Podcast and so much more! Intro (0:00) JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette memories (1:54) ‘The People vs. O.J. Simpson’ vibes (3:43) Too much Jackie O? (5:45) Royal family comparisons (8:13) Book connections (12:30) Inside the making of the show (16:09) The chemistry between Carolyn and JFK Jr. (18:10) Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn (21:01) How do we feel about Paul Anthony Kelly? (21:45) Naomi Watts (24:00) The real meet-cute (28:09) Daryl Hannah (29:20) Is this show for the girls? (30:33) Revisiting the ’90s (32:08) Let’s talk about Calvin Klein (36:29) The internet reacts to the show’s fashion (37:53) We have to talk about the dog (39:57) The plane crash (42:40) Outro (47:47) Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Katey Rich Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 6: Nurse Week
Jo and Rob bury the knot to recap the sixth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (2:13) Instant reactions (5:52) Mailbag check-in (16:26) Our beloved Louie (19:54) This season’s newcomers (32:55) Sunshine-flavored LaCroix taste test (36:07) Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s fridge rules (38:03) Did Robby make the right call? (39:53) Our biggest nitpick (42:38) What’s next for Roxie? (51:54) Santos is struggling (57:16) Is the Evel Knievel fit outdated? (01:00:40) Furry Watch Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ S4E5: Golightly to Ghana
Rob, Jo, and Jodi explore celestial connections, feeling big, and what went down in Accra as they unpack Season 4, Episode 5 of ‘Industry.’ Intro (0:00)Question for Jodi (1:01)Mailbag Check-in (3:39)Harper’s Self-Belief and Survival (12:27)Is There a Best Version of Eric? (19:28)Kwabena vs. Sweetpea (22:25)Calling Out the Whiteness (36:02)Fashion Corner (39:20)Tony Day (42:45)Whitney in Ghana: Why? (48:37)Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face” (50:34)Is Tenacity Enough for Recovery? (56:02)Harper/Sweetpea Face-Off (57:43)Sex: Empowerment and Choice (1:00:50)Margin Call (1:04:03)The Harper-Eric Exchange (1:08:45)Outro (1:12:40) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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 MahoneyGuest: Jodi WalkerProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 5: “BABY JANE DOE!”
Jo and Rob dictate their charts to recap the fifth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (2:46) Mailbag check-in (27:29) Instant reactions (32:48) The complexity of Dr. Al-Hashimi (37:17) Dr. Mohan and the Diaz family (41:28) Noelle Hastings and Dr. Robby’s love life (50:14) Will there be a big event this season? (54:24) Roxie, hospice, and a death doula (58:17) What will happen with the inmate patient? (01:06:18) Is Louie going to be okay? Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ S4E4: Daddy, Drugs, and Drama
Rob, Jo, and Jodi break down all the madness of 'Industry' S4E4: daddy energy, cult vibes, and pure coke-fueled chaos. Intro (0:00)Jodi Walker check-in (1:02)'Chicken Shop Date'! (2:49)U.K. politics and show overlap (6:09)Jim Dycker: Coked and collapsing (13:24)Comms catastrophe (20:23)Sweetpea espionage (21:14)Henry thinks he’s Steve Jobs (23:46)Pierpoint takedown? (27:01)Yas-Harper divide (28:07)Glazed up and confused: Henry x Whitney (33:58)Whitney Halberstram cult leader (37:16)Jonah’s exposé (38:47)Hayley’s power play (40:40)Elevator encounters (42:09)Yas's manipulation tactics (45:45)Daddy energy overload (52:11)OnlyFans side quest (54:11)Rishi: Curse or chaos? (56:43)Hitchcock: Suspense or surprise? (1:02:13)Needle Drop Corner (1:09:08)Outro (1:15:36) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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 MahoneyGuest: Jodi WalkerProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 4: Friends With Farm Benefits
Jo and Rob get on the books to recap the fourth episode of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2. (0:00) Intro (4:22) The July effect revisited (8:50) The superpower of 'The Pitt' (21:53) Conflict around Dr. Robby (28:04) Langdon’s road to recovery (31:15) The Dr. J reveal (36:17) ‘Morning Glory Milking Farm’ (40:38) Hardcore parkour (53:48) MRSA Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3: Watching the Sausage Get Made
Jo and Rob team up to take on that threesome, Don Draper parallels, room service orders, and more during this week’s recap of Episode 3 of ‘Industry’ Season 4. Intro (0:00)Homage to Jodi (0:43)‘Habseligkeiten’: What We Carry With Us (1:35)Mailbag Check-in (3:31)Girlboss Yasmin (13:24)Muck Cuck (17:26)Let’s Talk About Fascism (24:42)Needle Drop Corner (30:39)‘Mad Men’ Energy (35:35)Shifting Team Dynamics (43:13)Shady Journalism Hour (46:04)Kenny’s back! (Unfortunately/Fortunately?) (53:09)Eric’s $10 Million Problem (55:12)Room Service Orders (56:53)Eric and Harper Go Head-to-Head (57:48)The Rishi/Sweet Pea Confrontation (1:03:37)Outro (1:05:40) Email us! [email protected] or [email protected] Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles and Ashleigh Smith Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 3: What’s Worse Than Maggots?
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! [email protected] or [email protected] Follow us on IG and TikTok! 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: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices