Bill Simmons is joined by Joanna Robinson and Derek Thompson to discuss the Season 1 finale of 'Succession.' They analyze how this finale established the tone as the show came into its own and set the stakes for the series to come.
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Joanna Robinson, Derek Thompson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Oct 28
Mailbag: Comfort TV, Prestige Animation, and Post-Show Depression
Jo and Rob open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on finales that gave them the most post-show grief, their favorite performances of the year (so far), which TV characters would benefit from having bangs, which animated shows qualify as prestige television, and much mor ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2023
The Beginning of the End for 'Succession'
Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments in this episode indicate that this is the final season for the show (1:00), how Kendall, Shiv, and Roman are now being set up against Logan (23:19), and where Tom stands after sidin ... Show More
55m 3s
Mar 2023
The Scary Suns and Mobley’s Rise With Rob Mahoney, and the Incredible Season 1 Finale of 'Succession' With Derek Thompson and Joanna Robinson
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the challenging Suns, and the Nuggets biggest rival in the Western Conference (1:45), the Timberwolves rounding into shape, Evan Mobley's development, early playoff thoughts, and more (21:37). Then in an excerpt from T ... Show More
1h 56m
Aug 2018
‘Succession,’ S1E10: “Nobody Is Ever Missing” | The Recappables
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with staff writer Justin Charity to discuss the jarring events of the season's final episode (1:00), its most lasting moments (17:30), and who should be crowned the winner of the episode (21:20). Then, Fennessey is joined by an arra ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2023
Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3
Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how writer Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod handled Logan Roy’s death (1:00), the performances give by Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook (22:29), and where the show ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2023
Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’
Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most about the show, and make some predictions for the finale (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by ‘City on Fire’ showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to talk about adapting the show f ... Show More
1h 2m