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Ep 90Inside the state of 'Star Trek' with franchise captain Alex Kurtzman
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: More unrenewed shows (3:21) SNL is back in the studio (18:11) 'Gilmore Girls' is coming to The CW (26:15) Showrunner Spotlight: Alex Kurtzman ('Star Trek Discovery' & 'Clarice') (31:47) Critics Corner (1:12:27) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 89Gillian Flynn on Amazon’s Pandemic Drama ‘Utopia’; October TV Preview
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Recap of this weeks presidential debate (4:02) New high-profile original programming (12:42) Mailbag! (23:22) Showrunner Spotlight: Gillian Flynn ('Utopia') (40:42) Critics Corner (1:11:33) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 88'Fargo' creator Noah Hawley on season 4; Emmys wrap and DC's streaming strategy
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmys recap (2:52) The fate of DC Universe is official (11:52) Guilds and studios reach deal to return to production (18:54) Showrunner Spotlight: Noah Hawley ('Fargo') (26:47) Critics Corner (1:03:48) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 87‘PEN15’ stars on season two; Emmys preview, why ‘Stumptown’ was canceled
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: What to expect from the Emmys, with Michael O'Connell (6:08) ABC's 'Stumptown' gets canceled (25:17) NBCUniversal loses key creative executive (35:15) Showrunner Spotlight: Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine ('PEN15') (41:42) Critics Corner (1:25:48) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 86'Teenage Bounty Hunters' creatorKathleen Jordan; why 'Walking Dead' and 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' are ending
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Netflix delivers bombshell of an executive change (5:25) The end of an era at AMC and E! (14:02) John Landgraf addresses the press corp (23:47) Showrunner Spotlight: Kathleen Jordan ('Teenage Bounty Hunters') (32:47) Critics Corner (57:39) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 85Inside Hulu's 'Woke' with Mo Marable; How Netflix signed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Summer TV wrap
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Another big week for Netflix (4:42) Hits and misses of Summer TV (12:38) Mailbag!!! (21:41) Showrunner Spotlight: Mo Marable ('Woke') (30:07) Critics Corner (1:04:40) 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 84'Power' boss Courtney Kemp on growing the franchise; why TV shows are "unrenewed" and understanding
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 83‘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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 82Inside ‘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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 81Interview 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 80Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms analysis, and returning to Production
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 79Inside 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 78An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hall, how coronavirus continues to impact the TV industry and remembering Naya Rivera
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 77Sara 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, 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 76Inside 'Search Party's' curious path to HBO Max; TV’s racial reckoning and Hulu’s big arrivals
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 75On the Case With the 'Perry Mason' creators Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald; How COVID-19 Is Impacting Awards Season and Sports
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 74Hollywood'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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 73A 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 72Meet 'Bob's Burgers'; (and 'Central Park') creator Loren Bouchard, plus what to watch in June
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 71Inside ‘Homecoming’ Season 2 with Sam Esmail; ABC and CBS’ Fall Strategies
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 70Inside '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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 69'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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 68‘Rick and Morty’ duo on their new show, ‘Solar Opposites’; Hank Azaria on ‘Brockmire’s’ end; and how Hollywood can go back to work
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 67‘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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 66Inside “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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 65“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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 64Quibi 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 63‘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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 62The 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 61Coronavirus’ impact on the entertainment industry, ‘Westworld’ season three preview and an interview with ‘Better Things’ star Pamela Adlon
EThe 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 60‘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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59Inside 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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58‘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, 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 57'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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56'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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 55'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 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 54Peacock's Streaming Strategy Decoded, Breaking TV News From TCA and an Interview with 'The Good Fight' and 'Evil' creators Robert and Michelle King
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Peacock unveils its launch plans So much news from TCA What's new with The CW Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53FX CEO on Hulu partnership, ‘911: Lone Star’ preview with showrunner Tim Minear plus a Peak TV forecast for 2020
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: FX has released its annual Peak TV update A chat Whit John Landgraf ABC came armed with a ton of news Showrunner Spotlight: Tim Minear Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52'Party of Five' creator on Freeform’s immigration-themed reboot, plus a 2020 TV preview
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The most anticipated scripted series Big narratives to keep an eye on in 2020 Golden Globes preview with Scott Feinberg Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Lippman Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 512019 in review: biggest stories of the year, best and worst TV shows and an interview with Ramy Youssef
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The highs and lows in the streaming wars with Natalie Jarvey The shows we said goodbye to What stood out in 2019 An interview with Ramy Youssef Critics Corner featuring Emily VanDerWerff 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 50'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators on season three and beyond; ‘Watchmen’ finale preview; and ‘Survivor’ failures
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Golden Globe and SAG nominations It's the end of a chapter at Marvel Survivor and the turmoil surrounding it Showrunner Spotlight: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino Critics Corner featuring Josh Wigler 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 49'America’s Got Talent,’ Gabrielle Union and NBC’s culture woes plus an interview with Nichelle Tramble Spellman of Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told”
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: News over the holiday break NBC launches investigation into AGT CBS and Viacom's re-merger has officially closed Showrunner Spotlight: Nichelle Tramble Spellman Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 48An interview with ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Morgan about season three and the drama’s future; why Baby Yoda matters, Apple backlash and what to watch over Thanksgiving
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Talking Baby Yoda with Aaron Couch Apple is digging a hole for itself Mailbag! Showrunner Spotlight: Peter Morgan Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 47“Friends” reunion, Hallmark’s programming chief on its big (and heteronormative) holiday programming plans, plus an interview with DC Universe’s “Harley Quinn” showrunners
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: "Friends" Reunion? Hallmark's holiday plans with Bill Abbott Executive turnover Showrunner Spotlight: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 46The Little Mermaid and ABC’s Live success; FX on Hulu explained; an interview with Shameless creator John Wells and what to expect from Disney+
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: A big week for ABC's live events department FX (has the movies) on Hulu Another streaming service launching this week Showrunner Spotlight: John Wells Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 45‘Game of Thrones’ pickups and passes, what to expect from HBO Max, AMC’s surprising cancellation, an interview with The Morning Show exec producer Kerry Ehrin and Apple’s first four shows reviewed
EThe five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Game of Thrones’ weird week HBO Max unveiled AMC cancels "Lodge 49" Showrunner Spotlight: Kerry Ehrin Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 44An interview with “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof, plus Marvel’s big TV changes and CBS’ good news
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Big change at Marvel TV CBS gives vote of confidence to all five fall freshman shows Let's go to the MAILBAG! Showrunner Spotlight: Damon Lindelof Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 43Fall’s first cancellation, Julie Plec on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trilogy, Apple’s learning curve and Netflix faces headwinds as the Streaming Wars approach
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: The first casualty of the new broadcast season Countdown to Apple TV+ Netflix has reported its third-quarter earnings Showrunner Spotlight: Julie Plec Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 42Ronan Farrow’s new bombshell, a “Breaking Bad” refresher for “El Camino” and an interview with “The Walking Dead” content chief Scott Gimple
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Ronan Farrow's upcoming book is the talk of the town NBCUniversal's forthcoming streamer "El Camino" is out today Showrunner Spotlight: Scott Gimple Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 41Netflix cancellations, the status of scripted at TNT and TBS, postseason baseball and why networks love sports and an interview with "Sorry for Your Loss" creator Kit Steinkellner
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: Four is the new six Network check-in: TNT, TBS and HBO Baseball and Sports Showrunner Spotlight: Kit Steinkellner Critics Corner 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 Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices