Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to talk about when he really knew that the show would end after Season 4 (1:00), the influences he pulled from to make this final season (24:22), and how the final scenes of the finale came to be (44:13).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Jesse Armstrong
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Jul 14
Will Apple Own the Emmys This Year? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E4 With Joanna Robinson.
Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about Apple’s surprising Emmy turnout, the Outstanding Drama Series nominations, the state of comedy, and more takeaways from this year’s slate of Emmy nominations (2:50). Then they talk about the surprising lack of summer TV and the pot ... Show More
50m 16s
Jul 10
‘Star City’ Season Finale With Creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert. Plus, Emmy Nominations!
Andy talks about the most notable surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations (2:48). Later, he is joined by ‘Star City’ cocreators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert to discuss why they felt drawn to making a spy drama in the world of ‘For All Mankind,’ how ‘Chernobyl’ influence ... Show More
57m 19s
Dec 2021
The Finale (with Jesse Armstrong and Frank Rich)
Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to discuss the shooting of episode 9, reaching those surprising betrayals in the finale, and life in the writers’ room. Episode 9, “All The Bells Say” has one of the most painful s ... Show More
37m 12s
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' Season 4, Episode 2 Precap
Chris and Wos get together to celebrate the new season of HBO's 'Succession' and share their reactions to its eventful first episode. They begin by examining the impressive attention to detail within their favorite scenes, the individual acting performances, and wardrobe. Next th ... Show More
40m 50s
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?"
Hosts: Bill Simmons, ... Show More
49m 27s
May 2023
‘Succession’ Season 4 Wrap-Up, Plus an Interview With Mark Mylod
Joanna Robinson is joined by Van Lathan to share their closing thoughts on ‘Succession’ Season 4 and the HBO series as a whole. They discuss Kendall’s fall from grace this season, how the show’s ending compares to ‘Hamlet,’ and the trickle-down effect of the internal strife among ... Show More
1h 28m
May 2023
‘Succession’ Series Finale Recap
Bill and Sean are back to break down the ‘Succession’ series finale. They discuss how the final episode stuck the landing and stayed true to the show’s themes, what went into Shiv’s last-minute decision to back out, and Kendall’s fate. Along the way, they talk about Tom and Lukas ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2023
“The Munsters” with Jesse Armstrong, Frank Rich, and Ben Smith
Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to unpack “The Munsters”, episode one of the final season. Then, Kara talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of the news site Semafor, about the Roy kids’ new media venture. Learn more a ... Show More
47m 32s