Chris and Wos start their conversation by discussing the real-world parallels within ‘Succession,’ and juxtaposing Logan Roy’s natural leadership and media savvy against the kids’ vengefully naive motivations. Next, they take a look at the show's focus on Kerry's rise to prominence and Connor’s lingering presidential campaign (18:22). After the break they sp ... Show More
Apr 2023
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”
Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00), how Connor may be the sibling that holds the most power (27:14), and some of the funniest scenes from this episode (40:46).
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51m 49s
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
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
May 2023
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+"
Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ "Living+." They break down how each of the kids continues to deal with their grief (1:00), the surprise success of Kendall's pitch for "Living+" (23:06), and the appearance that Logan Roy sort of makes in this episode ... Show More
52m 17s
May 2023
Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'
Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Succession,' "Church and State." They talk about Roman's breakdown at the funeral, the use of language in this episode (1:00), how the kids continue to grieve Logan by trying to become him (26:34), and how this episode is simi ... Show More
54m 39s
Apr 2023
What Rupert Murdoch and Succession’s Logan Roy Have in Common (and Don’t)
Today, after Kara and Nayeema discuss what the Dominion defamation lawsuit might mean for Rupert Murdoch and News Corp, we turn to a fictional media story of Logan Roy and HBO’s Succession. Our guests are Brian Cox, series creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod. SPOILER ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2021
“Comic Cowardice or False Power” (with Lucy Prebble)
In the third episode of the podcast (corresponding with Season 3, Episode 3, “The Disruption,”) Kara Swisher and Succession Executive Producer Lucy Prebble talk about how the writers of the show walk the line between tragedy and comedy. We hear how Succession creator Jesse Armstr ... Show More
39m 11s