Episodes

  • If 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' Are the Pinnacle of Television, Why Keep Making It?

    If 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' Are the Pinnacle of Television, Why Keep Making It?
    Sep 30 2021
    On this week's episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo tackle the topic that sent the television Twitter aflame last week, essentially that there haven't been any good television shows since "The Wire" and "The Sopranos," a point of view that ignores the brilliant art created over the course of the past two decades. It also allows Leo to trot out his pet theory that all art exists on an ever-improving continuum thanks to a more inclusive industry, exponentially better technology, and a natural urge to improve what has come before it. Plus, Leo and Ben go way long on Mike Flanagan's latest limited series for Netflix, "Midnight Mass." Additionally, Ben is forced to explain just what Tudum is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Post-Emmy Super Show: Surprises, Snubs, and What's Next

    Post-Emmy Super Show: Surprises, Snubs, and What's Next
    Sep 23 2021
     From the energetic (if not groundbreaking) Biz Markie tribute to Conan O’Brien’s devil-may-care anarchistic shenanigans, Ben, Libby, and Leo look back on the biggest surprises from Sunday’s Emmy telecast. Which is to say nothing of Netflix’s record-tying 44 Emmy victories, including “The Crown” sweeping the seven Drama categories. Plus, very quick predictions for next year’s awards: Could Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” repeat in a more crowded field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Emmy Predictions: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Puts the Competition In Check

    Emmy Predictions: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Puts the Competition In Check
    Sep 16 2021
    On this week’s episode, Leo and Libby talk through their predictions for the Limited Series categories at this year’s Emmys, primarily focusing on whether Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit” has retained its pole position after an excellent Creative Arts Emmy haul of nine awards in 10 nominations. Plus, Leo announces the renewal of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and the start of production for Season 3of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Will 'The Crown' Sweep the Emmy Drama Race?

    Will 'The Crown' Sweep the Emmy Drama Race?
    Sep 9 2021
    On this week's episode, Ben and Libby lock in their predictions for the Drama categories at this year's Emmys. Is anyone outside of Gillian Anderson a lock for an acting award? Can Netflix finally earn the Outstanding Drama Series it's been seeking with "The Crown?" Plus, Ben walks us through the return of FX's "What We Do In The Shadows" and the debut of HBO's "Scenes From A Marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?

    Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?
    Sep 2 2021
    On this week's episode, Ben and Libby lock in their predictions for the Comedy and Variety categories at this year's Emmys. Which of the Hannahs will take Supporting Actress in a Comedy? Can Brett Goldstein avoid any vote splitting issues to take Supporting Actor? Can anything stop Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" from taking the top prize? Plus, Ben walks us through two shows debuting this week: "Impeachment: American Crime Story" and "Only Murders in the Building" on opposite ends of the quality spectrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Brett Goldstein on 'Ted Lasso' Season 2, Zombie Roy Kent, and an Irrational Fear Inspired By 'Rookie of the Year'

    Brett Goldstein on 'Ted Lasso' Season 2, Zombie Roy Kent, and an Irrational Fear Inspired By 'Rookie of the Year'
    Aug 26 2021
    He’s here, he’s there, he’s our guest on the podcast this week: Brett Goldstein, aka Roy Kent on Apple TV+‘s “Ted Lasso.” Brett walks Libby, Ben, and Leo through Roy Kent’s journey from script to screen in Season 2, from the Zoom writers’ room to a version of Roy searching for purpose in a world without football/soccer. Additionally, we make Brett pick his desert island television series. Plus, Ben and Libby geek out over HBO’s fall programming announcement, then argue about the Drama Emmy races, before Leo joins in to tackle the backlash that has arrived for “Ted Lasso” in the wake of its immense success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky on Making Sure 'Hacks' Hit the Right Comedic Notes

    Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky on Making Sure 'Hacks' Hit the Right Comedic Notes
    Aug 19 2021
    On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo welcome Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, aka the co-creators of HBO Max’s “Hacks,” onto the pod to discuss joke writing during a pandemic, monster truck rallys, and Best Supporting Actress nominee Hannah Einbinder’s massive hands. Plus, Ben gives us his one-minute review of Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” Libby and Ben debate the divisiveness of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” Christmas special, and Ben and Libby advocate for shows in the Limited Series Emmy races, most notably Amazon Prime Video’s “The Underground Railroad.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Emmy Comedy Routes to Victory for ‘Pen15’ and ‘Hacks’

    Emmy Comedy Routes to Victory for ‘Pen15’ and ‘Hacks’
    Aug 12 2021
    On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo tackle the Comedy categories and talk about Hulu's 'Pen15' and HBO Max's 'Hacks' and whether there are viable routes to victory outside of Best Comedy Series and the acting categories. Plus, Ben luxuriates in the news that 'The White Lotus' has been renewed for a second season at HBO, Libby promises that if you give FX's "Reservations Dogs" a chance you won't be disappointed, and Ben and Leo argue about whether or not Lil' Dicky is satirizing hip hop in the wake of the Season 2 finale of FX's "Dave." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins