Host Kara Swisher and Succession creator Jesse Armstrong unpack the electoral and familial chaos of episode 8, “America Decides.” Plus, Kara is joined by two political consultants who helped the Succession writers create this incredibly tense episode: Ben Ginsberg, a lawyer and advisor who played a central role in the Bush-Cheney administration, and Jon Klei ... Show More
Jun 2025
On With Kara Swisher featuring “Mountainhead” Writer/Director Jesse Armstrong
(This is an episode from the podcast "On With Kara Swisher”, from from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.) From media moguls to tech billionaires, Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning writer, producer and director Jesse Armstrong knows how to tap into the psyc ... Show More
51m 6s
May 2023
“With Open Eyes” Part 2 (with Director/Executive Producer Mark Mylod)
In part two of the series finale podcast, it’s time to say goodbye to the Roy family, once and for all. Host Kara Swisher sits down with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. He breaks down everything about episode 10, “With Open Eyes” – from the first table read, to that t ... Show More
39m 22s
May 2023
“With Open Eyes” Part 1 (with Jeremy Strong and Alexander Skarsgård)
Host Kara Swisher unpacks the Succession series finale, “With Open Eyes,” in a two-part supersized podcast. In part one, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsgård about why his tech billionaire character, Lukas Matsson, just can’t let Waystar Royco go. Then Kara goes deep with Jeremy S ... Show More
59m 3s
May 2023
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the eighth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the harrowing and accurate portrayal of a presidential election night, Roman’s true nature, and the terrifying impact that the Roy family has on the rest of the country. Along ... 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
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 9 Recap
Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the penultimate episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss Roman Roy’s disconcerting meltdown at Logan’s funeral, why “Church and State” is a masterpiece episode of television, and the indelible performances across the board. Alon ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2023
‘Succession' Hall of Fame: “Which Side Are You On?”
Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey, and they start by reacting to the announcement that the fourth season of HBO’s ‘Succession' will be the final one. Then, they discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of 'Succession,’ titled "Which Side Are You On?"
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49m 27s
Apr 2023
‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Precap
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 prominen ... Show More
36m 40s