The Vulture TV Podcast

Matt, Margaret and Gazelle light some candles, open a bottle of wine, and discuss "Hannibal’s" three-season run in this particularly festive edition of the Vulture TV Podcast (Matt even wore a suit). Plus, David Simon’s “Show Me a Hero.” This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 2:01 – 21:06 – “Hannibal,” the full series 21:06 – 35:44 – The conclusion of HBO’s David Simon mini-series “Show Me a Hero” This episode is sponsored by TNT and their new series “Public Morals,” from creator Edward Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt are joined by Vulture's West Coast Editor Joe Adalian to talk about the best TV pilots ever (as in, of all time), and the new "Walking Dead" spin-off, "Fear the Walking Dead." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 17:55 - 36:50 - "Fear the Walking Dead" on AMC This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by TNT’S “PUBLIC MORALS,” which premieres on Tuesday August 25th at 10/9 central on TNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle and Margaret are joined by Vulture's Nate Jones for this week's episode. First up, 90s TV show reboots. The Fresh Prince, Full House, X-Files, Coach (!) - they just keep on coming. Why? Then, a discussion about David Simon's new HBO mini-series "Show Me a Hero." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 15:23 - 29:50 - David Simon's Mini-Series "Show Me a Hero" on HBO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt kick off their discussion about the end of True Detective's controversial second season, and USA's Mr. Robot, by discussing what a "cinematic" tv show is, anyway. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: The second season of True Detective: 9:08 - 31:22 USA's "Mr. Robot": 31:55 - 47:15 This episode is sponsored by TNT's "Public Morals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle Emami, Matt Zoller Seitz, and guest-host Jesse David Fox discuss Key and Peele, which Comedy Central just announced will be ending after its 5th season. Then a battle between Netflix's two alt-comedy returns -- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp vs. Arrested Development Season 5. And finally a listener question about our use of the term "strong female character." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 12:25 - 24:30 Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, first half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt talk about the series premier of E's I Am Cait, the German spy show Deutschland 83, and the end of season 2o f "Bojack Horseman." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: The series premier of I Am Cait: 1:20-14:40 Deutschland 83: 14:45-26:20 Bojack Horseman season 2: 26:25 - 40:37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt talk about The Emmy nominations, plus consider the recent spate of shows about washed-up stars: "Bojack Horseman" and FX's new show "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: Sunday night's episode of "Halt and Catch Fire": 6:11 - 6:49 "Bojack Horseman": 16:30 - 31:30 and "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll": 31:30 - 46:26 Also, a survey to help out Panoply Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved. Panoply.fm/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulture TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz interviews Ray McKinnon, who in addition to acting on shows such as Deadwood and Sons of Anarchy, is the creator of Rectify. Here's the link to our survey: Panoply.fm/survey Please take a minute to fill it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Margaret go it alone this week, with Gazelle on vacation. First, a deep discussion about the mechanics and art of marathoning shows, plus "Rectify," "Masters of Sex" and "True Detective." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions Rectify 10:57 - 23:55 Masters of Sex 25:33 - 37:17 True Detectives 37:18 - 47:47 The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by Warby Parker. Go to warbyparker.com/Vulture to choose your five, free Home Try On frames. By visiting the URL, you will get free three day shipping on your final frame choice. Also, a survey to help out Panoply Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved. Panoply.fm/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gazelle, Matt and Margaret kick off this episode with a spirited discussion on hate watching television - what makes for a good hate watch? What shows have landed in their hate watching rotation? Then, a discussion of the most recent episode of "True Detective". And finally, they dive in to the final half of the third season of "Orange is the New Black." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions The most recent episode of Halt and Catch Fire: 1:33-3:08 The second episode of AMC's Humans: 3:08 - 6:34 The most recent episode of True Detective: 16:52 - 29:32 The second half of the third season of Orange is the New Black: 30:46 - 44:04 This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by Casper. Get $50 toward any mattress by visiting www.casper.com/VULTURE and using promo code VULTURE. This episode of The Vulture TV podcast is also sponsored by Harrys.com. Go to Harrys.com now and Harry's will give you $5 off if you use the code VULTURE with your first purchase at check out. Get $5 off the starter set, and start shaving smarter today!. This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by HULU. Seinfeld- Check Out Every Moment Every Episode Now Streaming On Hulu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss low concept vs. high concept shows, and the ebb and flow of the trends for both. They then dive into Amazon's new high concept show "Catastrophe." This episode contains spoilers for Amazon's "Catastrophe" This episode is brought to you by Hulu. Watch all 9 seasons of Seinfeld and so many other shows on all of your supported devices with your Hulu subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Lyons and Matt Zoller Seitz discuss the Season 2 premiere of True Detective, the first half of the Season 3 of Orange is the New Black. Plus! At the end of the show Vulture's Alex Jung interviews Annie Golden, who plays Norma on Orange is the New Black, a rare chance to hear her talk. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 3:30 - 16:45 True Detective Season 2, episode 1. 17:00 - 43:19: Orange is the New Black Season 3, first half. This episode is brought to you by Hulu. Watch all 9 seasons of Seinfeld and so many other shows on all of your supported devices with your Hulu subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami and Vulture editor Alex Jung interview Anna Chlumsky (over rosé) about the Veep season finale and her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Game of Thrones season finale spectacular. First, Margaret, Matt and Gazelle talk about the Game of Thrones finale. Then, Vulture's Game of Thrones experts Jennifer Vineyard and Nate Jones join Gazelle to talk about the Game of Thrones books. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 0:00 - 31:31: Game of Thrones, the fifth season finale 31:31 - 48:53: Game of Thrones, the books This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code VULTURE at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami dive into “Hannibal” and “Halt and Catch Fire.” The following sections contain spoilers 5:25 - 30:15: Sunday’s episode of Hannibal 30:15 -40:24: Halt and Catch Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami and Vulture editor Alex Jung discuss Lifetime’s new scripted drama “UnREAL,” and “The Whispers,” a new supernatural drama about kids. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 7:29 - 24:48: Lifetime’s “UnREAL” 24:48 - 35:55: ABC’s “The Whispers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss the series finale of Mad Men. This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is brought to you by Squarespace. Squarespace is the easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. Try Squarespace, at Squarespace.com, and enter offer code VULTURE at checkout to get 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami and Vulture editor Nate Jones talk Game of Thrones and Mad Men. Plus, Vulture’s West Coast Editor Joe Adalian talks all about Upfronts with Preston Beckman, AKA @maskedscheduler Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 0:43 - 1:56 - The most recent episode of Game of Thrones 1:56 - 3:11 - The season finale of Grey’s Anatomy 3:12- 4:48 - Sunday night’s Veep 6:50 - 22:27 - Sunday night’s Game of Thrones 22:28 - 38:59 - Sunday night’s episode of Mad Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami dive into The Last Man on Earth and the most recent episode of Mad Men. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 2:35 - 3:53 - The most recent episode of Mad Men 4:16 - 18:12 - The Finale of The Last Man on Earth 18:12 - 40:37 - The Most Recent Episode of Man Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami are joined by two special guests -- Vulture senior editor and resident comedy expert Jesse Fox and computer programmer and Vulture’s Silicon Valley recapper Odie Henderson. They dig into Sunday night’s episode of Silicon Valley and the new season of Louie. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 1:45 - 2:20 - The most recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy 2:20 - 6:57 - The most recent episode of Mad Men 6:57 - 9:16 - The latest episode of Silicon Valley 9:46 - 30:10 - Silicon Valley 30:10 - 43:04 - The most recent episode of Louie The Vulture TV Podcast is brought to you by Squarespace, the easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. Squarespace features an elegant interface, beautiful templates, and 24/7 customer support. Right now, go to Squarespace.com, and enter the offer code VULTURE at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace. Build it Beautiful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami dissect the season three finale of “The Americans” - one of their favorite shows. Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire series of “The Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami dig into the most recent episode of Mad Men, “The Forecast.” Spoilers Mad Men, Season 7 Episode 10: “The Forecast” 2:43 - 40:06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami dig into the premiere of “Game of Thrones,” and the second episode from the final season of “Mad Men.” Plus, Vulture’s West Coast Editor Joe Adalian interviews Ben Wexler, the show runner of the new show “The Comedians.” Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 5:40 - 21:55 : Season premiere of Game of Thrones 21:55 - 32:39: The Comedians 32:39 - 50:35: Mad Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss last night’s Mad Men premiere. NYMag music critic Lindsay Zoladz talks about the music in Mad Men. Plus, Vulture’s West Coast Editor Joe Adalian talks with AMC’s president Charlie Collier about the Mad Men roll out. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 0:10 - 1:46: Season 3, Episode 10 of The Americans 1:48 - 3:52: Last week’s episode of Being Mary Jane 5:00 - End: Mad Men Season 7 Part 2, Episode One: “Severance” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss Mad Men episodes that deserve a repeat viewing before the premiere of the final season on April 5th, and discuss how much award shows matter, anyway. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 0:33-2:20: The season finale of The Fosters, the most recent episode of Better Call Saul, the most recent episode of The Mindy Project. 2:36-21:10: Mad Men Season 2, Mad Men Season 5 21:22-26:00: Bloodline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss the biggest TV moment of the year from HBO’s The Jinx, dive into the new season of Community on Yahoo, and finally (sort of) answer the question, “Is The Wire really better than The Sopranos?” Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: 2:00-4:30: Empire Season 1 finale, Justified Season 6 Episode 9, The Americans Season 3 Episode 8 4:30-13:05: The Jinx full series 13:05 - 22:35: Community Season 6 through Episode 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss Fox’s breakout hit, Empire; Joe Adalion interviews Empire’s show runner Ilene Chaiken; Plus a listener question about just how much Mindy Kaling The Mindy Project can sustain. Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: Empire Season 1 through episode 10 from 2:45-21:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss Last Man On Earth, Joe Adalion interviews Last Man’s co-Executive Producer Andy Bobrow, and the gang wrap up their discussion on the end of House of Cards Season 3. Plus, are web-series the farm-teams for TV development? Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episodes 1-3 from 2:30-23:15 House of Cards Season 3, Full Season from 23:35-37:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss Girls, the first half of Season 3 of Netflix’s House of Cards, and how the broadcast networks are making better shows. This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: Girls Season 4 through Episode 7 from 01:00 - 12:15 House of Cards Season 3 through Episode 6 from 12:15 - 19:45 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s little doubt that TV is driving the cultural conversation, but there could still stand to be more great conversation about TV. That’s where the Vulture TV Podcast comes in. In this weekly podcast, New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV writer Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami will go deep on what matters most the world of television, what makes good TV, and how good TV gets made. Their conversation could, and will, encompass everything from the hot-button points of a given show—did you see what happened on Mad Men?—to a discussion of TV’s new diversity boom (Black-ish, Shondaland, Jane the Virgin). Our TV reporter Joe Adalian will also come on as a guest to talk about the business of TV. Other segments might include discussions with showrunners and writers, looks back at beloved and/or underappreciated TV shows, and segments where our experts respond to listener questions. It’ll be sharp, funny, and unique—in true Vulture fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices