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Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Argestes" the sixth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO.As Logan looks to finalize a deal to buy the Pierce family's papers and TV stations, a threat to the deal arises from an unexpected quarter; Tom worries about ATN's new slogan after learning some distressing news from Greg. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Tern Haven," the fifth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO. This week's interview is with actress J. Smith-Cameron who plays Gerri Killman. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Safe Room," the fourth episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, where there's a funeral and a problematic ATN anchor. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hunting," the third episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, which involves a creepy boar hunt and a kitchen viral video. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Vaulter," the second episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, and how accurately the show portrays online media. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Summer Palace," the first episode of the second season of Succession on HBO, and how the fall of Kendall makes way for the rise of Shiv. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "I Want to Know" the seventh and final episode second season of Big Little Lies on HBOThis week in Monterey - things wrap up for all of moms as Ziggy has advice for Jane, Madeline finds a solution to her marriage, Renata finally loses it, Bonnie cracks, and Celeste finally faces down Mary Louise in the courtroom. This week's guest interview is with is actress Poorna Jagannathan who plays Celeste's lawyer Katie Richmond in the second season of Big Little Lies.This week's interview begins at 57 minutes and 3 seconds. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Bad Mother" the sixth and penultimate episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOThis week in Monterey - Madeline wears a dress. Renata has to let the nanny go. Celeste's legal troubles with Mary Louise reveal some distressing truths. Bonnie has some confessions to make. Jane's relationship gets more complicated after some police questioning. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kill Me" the fifth episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOThis week in Monterey - Mary Louise twists the knife legally and in a conversation with Renata. Madeline and Ed have some car conversations, Bonnie is torn between her family and her mother, and Celeste and Jane continue to deal with their kids and the truths about Perry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "She Knows" the fourth episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOThis week in Monterey - Mary Louise ends up making a play for the boys, Celeste has an encounter, Renata enthusiastically welcomes everyone, and some visions complicate the situation for Bonnie. But more importantly: disco party. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The End of the World" the third episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOThis week's interview features P.J. Byrne who plays Principal Warren Nippal. Go Otters! Back in Monterey: Mary Louise shows up to talk to Jane and Ziggy, more questionable therapy sessions, and Madeline has to take some responsibility (sometimes). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Tell Tale Hearts" the second episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOAnother mother enters the fold - Elizabeth Howard, Bonnie's mother, played by Crystal Fox, this episode's guest interview! Back in Monterey: Mary Louise doesn't believe Celeste, Ziggy learns some hard truths, and Madeline's life keeps crumbling. All the while, Bonnie gulps down water. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "What Have They Done?" the first episode of the second season of Big Little Lies on HBOIn the second season, Andrea Arnold takes over directing duties as we return to Monterey, California for another season of Big Little Lies. Meryl Streep joins the already packed cast as Mary Louise, Celeste's step-mother. The new addition complicates the relationship between Celeste and her boys, and the attempts of the "Monterey Five" to keep their secret. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones.This final Game of Thrones episode, Joanna Robinson and Katey Rich discuss "The Iron Throne" the sixth episode of the season and finale episode of Game of Thrones! The end has come, tragedy strikes, and now our watch has ended. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew.This week, Joanna Robinson and Katey Rich discuss "The Bells" the fifth and penultimate episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones! The forces of Daenerys Targaryen make their final move on Queen Cersei and King's Landing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Last of the Starks" the fourth episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, and a divisive one! Team Daenerys takes some serious hits, Jaime and Brienne have a brief moment, Cersei and Euron provoke the opposition.This episode's interview is with returning guest sound designer Paula Fairfield who was responsible for the sounds of killing another dragon, plus an entire Army of the Dead last week. Paula discusses using endangered animal sounds for dragons and creating the sounds of a million wights. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Long Night" the third episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Winterfell is under attack, the Army of the Dead breaches the walls. Melisandre shows up and cheers up Arya for a power play.This episode's interview is with Visual Effects Producer Steve Kullback and Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Bauer who talk about creating the Army of the Dead and the Battle of Winterfell. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" the second episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Drinks around the fire turns to knighting, Gendry and Arya re-connect, and Theon returns to Winterfell.This episode's interview is with writer and co-executive producer Bryan Cogman, who gets his final solo writing credit on the series with this week's "love letter" episode littered with memorable character interactions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones, covering the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Winterfell" the first episode from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Bran is ready to hurry things along. Jon takes a ride. Lots of people reunite with Arya.This episode's interview is with actor John Bradley who plays Samwell Tarly, the eldest non-burnt Tarly who has been to The Wall and the Citadel, curing Jorahs and revealing parent-facts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season THAT PREMIERES TONIGHT! This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Winds of Winter," the most important episode in their re-watch and the tenth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Cersei makes her ultimate power grab, Tommen falls. This episode's interview is with composer Ramin Djawadi who composes the music for Game of Thrones, including the theme, the Rains of Castamere, and the stunning piano piece that opens "The Winds of Winter" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in fewer than 48 hours!This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Spoils of War" the fourth episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones. This episode's interview is with special effects supervisor Sam Conway who monitors stunts and visual effects elements on set to pull off things like dragons and sept explosions, including breaking the record for stunt-people set on fire at once with "Spoils of War." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days!This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Door" the fifth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Arya sees a play, Sansa confronts Littlefinger, Bran royally screws up.This episode's interview is with sound designer Paula Fairfield who is responsible for your favorite other-worldly sounds on Game of Thrones, be they dragon or wight. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Home" the second episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones. Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven and glimpses his past, Jon Snow rejoins the show.This episode's interview is with actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays Bran Stark in "Home" and the Three-Eyed Raven version of Bran in the upcoming final season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season in mere days.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Mother's Mercy" the tenth episode of the fifth season of Game of Thrones. Sansa makes her escape, Cersei takes a walk, and Jon dies.This episode's interview is with actress Hannah Waddingham, who plays Septa Unella in this episode of Game of Thrones and up until that character's wine-waterboarding fate is sealed in a future season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hardhome" the eighth episode of the fifth season of Game of Thrones - the first fifth season pick for this rewatch. You remember this one: zombies!This episode's interview is with cinematographer Fabian Wagner, who has worked on Game of Thrones since season four, including "Hardhome, "The Battle of the Bastards," and the upcoming season's long night-battle episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Children" the tenth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones - and maybe the first excellent season finale. Brienne fights the Hound, Tywin goes to the bathroom, Arya decides to go on a boat trip.This week's interview features the return of co-executive producer Bryan Cogman, who has to admit that "The Children" is his favorite episode of his re-watch so far, plus he explains some differences between the books and season four, especially as it pertains to Tyrion. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This episode, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Mountain and the Viper" the eighth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones.Reek plays Theon, Arya arrives at The Vale, Oberyn's fight doesn't go well.The interview is with production designer Deb Riley, who explains why she hates "camp" scenes with fake snow and cryptically alludes to the most challenging part of the final season's design. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This episode Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Two Swords" the first episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones. Ice gets split into the titular weapons, pan-sexual princes in King's Landing, and a scuffle at the inn.Today's interview is with weapons master Tommy Dunne who discusses making the very important "hero" swords for Game of Thrones, and which character he wished he got to make a weapon for. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Rains of Castamere" the ninth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones. You remember this one, it's the one where Edmure Tully gets married.This week's interview is with David Nutter, who directed this Red Wedding episode and will return to Game of Thrones this upcoming season for three episodes of the final season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Bear and the Maiden Fair" the seventh episode of the third season of Game of Thrones. Theon gets cut, Brienne and Jaime face a bear .This week's interview is with Joe Dempsie who plays Gendry, secret bastard son of Robert Baratheon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kissed by Fire" the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, where Jon Snow enters a cave and the Lannisters embrace their fates.This week's interview is with co-executive producer and writer of this episode, Bryan Cogman, who has been writing for the show since the very beginning. In this lengthy conversation, Joanna and Bryan dig deep into Jaimie Lannister and the particulars of writing Game of Thrones. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Blackwater" the ninth episode of the second season of Game of Thrones. Wildfire action happens in the bay and drinking happens whenever Cersei is around!This week's interview is with Neil Marshall, the director of this episode of teh series and feature films like The Descent and the upcoming Hellboy, who shares how he was able to bring the first "battle episode" to life on a short schedule. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones re-watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Baelor" the ninth episode of the first season of Game of Thrones, and the one that set the tone (and several plotlines) for the rest of the series. This week's interview is with Miltos Yerolemou who appeared as Arya's mentor, the Braavosi Syrio Forel in the first season of Game of Thrones, and shares what he'd like to see in the final season of the show. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Still Watching: Game of Thrones Re-Watch, covering classic episodes of Game of Thrones paired with interviews of the cast and crew leading up to the final season this April.This week, Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Winter is Coming" the first episode of the first season of Game of Thrones, give out some superlative awards (Direwolf cubs!), and discuss how this pilot had to be reshot.This week's interview is with Esmé Bianco who appeared as Ros on three seasons of the show including rare footage from the pilot that never made it to air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Now Am Found" the eighth and final episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.The whole story of Julie and the Hoyt family is revealed. Hays tries to find peace in three time periods. There is a meet-cute with a dog. Then, overall feelings on True Detective's third season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Final Country" the seventh and penultimate episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.More of the mystery unravels through all three time periods. Amelia makes some important discoveries while researching for her book. An argument breaks apart a partnership. A secret in the woods.This week's interview features director Daniel Sackheim, who directed four of the eight episodes this season including "The Final Country" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Hunters In The Dark" the sixth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.Things seem to wrap up in 1980, while the 1990 case surges forward thanks to Cousin Dan and a tall tale involving Lucy's former employer. In 2015, bodies have piled up. Things look bleak for Tom. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "If You Have Ghosts" the fifth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.Showrunner Nic Pizzolatto continues his run as writer/director. The situation at Woodard's blows up, Julie sees someone on TV, Old Man Stephen Dorff shows up.This episode features an interview with Scoot McNairy who plays Tom Purcell. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Hour and the Day" the fourth episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.Showrunner Nic Pizzolatto steps into the directing chair and allows David Milch to share a co-writing credit. Hays and West see a possible connection between the local church and the Purcell crimes; as the detectives search for one suspect and round up another for interrogation, Woodard is targeted by a vigilante group.This episode features an interview with Michael Greyeyes who plays Brett Woodard.For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter WATCHING50 at checkout.This week's episode was brought to you in part by Audible. Go to Audible.com/WATCHING or text WATCHING to 500500 and listen for a change. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" the second episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.Directed by Daniel Sackheim, Hays recalls his early romance with Amelia, as well as cracks in their relationship that surfaced after they married; ten years after the Purcell crimes, new evidence emerges, giving Hays a second chance to vindicate himself and the investigation. This episode includes an interview with Ray Fisher, who plays Detective Hays' son Henry in the 2015 timeline. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "The Great War and Modern Memory" the first episode of the third season of True Detective, HBO's mystery anthology series.Director Jeremy Saulnier and writer/creator Nic Pizzolatto introduce audiences to the setting and mystery for this season, which will see Detective Wayne Hays (Mahershala Ali) revisit a crime in the Ozarks in three different time periods.This week's podcast episode features an interview with Mamie Gummer, who plays Lucy Purcell this season. The interview starts ar 48 minutes and 52 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss The One that Holds Everything" the finale episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. This episode - featuring Hugh Skinner, Hera Hilmar and Ben Miles - In a story that circles the globe, a man tries to escape a family curse..After discussing the episode, Joanna and Richard reflect back on 2018's Still Watching season (and what makes a good Still Watching show), then tease what's coming in 2019. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "End of the Line" the penultimate episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. This episode - featuring Katheryn Hahn, Jay Ferguson, Annet Mahendru, and Clea Duvall - On a trip abroad to pursue their legacy, a couple faces destruction.This week's interview is with Annet Mahendru who plays Elena Evanovich. The interview starts at 26 minutes and 39 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Panorama" the sixth episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode - featuring Griffen Dunne, David Sutcliffe, Juan Pablo Castañeda, and Radha Mitchell - In Mexico City, an idealistic reporter falls in love with his mysterious subject.This week's interview is with Radha Mitchell who plays Victoria Hayward. The interview starts at 39 minutes in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Bright and High" the fifth episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode - featuring Diane Lane, Ron Livingston, and Andrew Rannells - A trusted friend under suspicion tests the loyalties of a tightly-knit community.This week's interview is with Andrew Rannells who plays Alex Myers. The interview starts at 33 minutes and 53 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "Expectation" the third episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode, featuring Amanda Peet, Jon Tenny, Emily Rudd, and John Slattery - Julia Wells has a secret with Slattery's Romanoff historian from "The Royal We". This week's interview is with Amanda Peet who plays Julian Wells. The interview starts at 18 minutes and 9 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "House of Special Purpose" the third episode of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In this episode, featuring Christina Hendricks, Isabelle Huppert , Jack Huston, and Paul Reiser, a movie star and a director go head to head in a battle over what is real.This week's interview is with Jack Huston who plays Samuel Ryan. The interview starts at 41 minutes and 25 seconds in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson discuss "A Violet Hour" and "The Royal We," the two episodes of the Amazon original series The Romanoffs. In "A Violet Hour," featuring Aaron Eckhart, Marthe Keller, and Louise Bourgoin, an ancestral home holds the key to a family's future. In "The Royal We," Shelly (Kerry Bishé) is on a themed cruise by herself after he husband Michael (Corey Stoll) finds an excuse to cancel.This week's interview is with Kerry Bishé who plays Shelly in "The Royal We" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson are taking time before a new season of Still Watching to survey the Fall TV landscape and catch up with some returning favorites. This week: NBC's The Good Place is back for its third season on NBC. Covering the first three episodes of the season (up through October 4th's episode), it's time to check in on Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and the others as they get a new outlook on life. This week's interview is series creator Michael Shur, who talks about the new season of television's feel-good show and expanding the cast while allowing for returning favorites in the new setting.Michael Schur interview starts at 13 minutes and 18 seconds. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices