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Welcome to TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical l…

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    The TV's Top 5 podcast is an incredible source of up-to-the-minute insider industry reporting and insightful discussions about the television industry. With Leslie's extensive knowledge and experience as a reporter and Dan's decades of expertise as a critic, this podcast offers a unique and valuable perspective on all things TV. From the latest news and trends to in-depth conversations with showrunners and industry professionals, this podcast keeps listeners informed and entertained week after week.

    One of the best aspects of The TV's Top 5 podcast is the dynamic between Leslie and Dan. Their chemistry is evident in their back-and-forth discussions, which are both informative and enjoyable. They have a great rapport that makes the podcast feel like a conversation between friends. Additionally, their expertise in different areas of the industry ensures that listeners get a well-rounded view of television from both the editorial and business sides.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is its consistency. The hosts deliver episodes on a weekly basis, providing listeners with a reliable source of information and entertainment. While they may not reinvent the wheel with each episode, they consistently inform, engage, and deliver high-quality content. This commitment to consistency is commendable and sets this podcast apart from others in the genre.

    On the downside, some listeners have expressed frustration with references to previous episodes or specific dates. They argue that these references disrupt the flow of dialogue and are less useful than the discussions between the hosts. However, it's important to note that if listeners are interested in finding specific information mentioned in an episode, they can easily search for it themselves or save it for future reference.

    In conclusion, The TV's Top 5 podcast is a must-listen for anyone remotely interested in the television industry. Leslie and Dan provide valuable insights into content, platforms, and entertainment as a whole while sharing personal anecdotes that add an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode. With their consistency, informed perspectives, and engaging discussions, this podcast is a standout in the crowded landscape of TV podcasts.



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    A Fond Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 21:26


    Thanks for the memories, Friends of the 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Paramount Woes, USA Grows and … the Hot Dog Wars (Yes, Really)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 69:02


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:06) Paramount Global sale dead (10:52) What's Up With… USA Network (19:38)  Hot Dog Wars (yes, really) (31:45) Critic's Corner (40:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What Should the Emmys do With ‘The Bear'? We Have an Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 64:35


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:03) Baldwins to TLC (6:27) Mailbag (17:05)  ATX TV Festival wrap up (37:36) Critic's Corner (44:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    ‘We Are Lady Parts' Creator on Scaling Up in Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 67:20


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:37) Hacks!  (6:02) June TV preview (13:27)  Showrunner Spotlight: Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts) (21:31) Critic's Corner (48:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The CW, Freevee and Brands That Could Have Been

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 74:52


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:07) RIP, The CW (13:08) RIP, Freevee  (26:33)  Mailbag (45:37) Critic's Corner (58:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Upfronts 2024 Wrap Up Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 99:18


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:44) Upfronts: Amazon and Netflix (13:25) Upfronts: Everyone else (35:55) Sportsball!  (1:05:16) Critic's Corner (1:13:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    A Big Week for Netflix's Live Efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 64:28


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:09) Streaming bundles (09:43) The Office returns (17:23) Netflix's live efforts (26:07) Critic's Corner (40:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    CBS Takes a Victory Lap Amid Paramount Global Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 59:01


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:33) Paramount CEO out (08:24) CBS fall schedule (13:09) May TV preview (28:22) Critic's Corner (37:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    State of Broadcast Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 47:20


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:09) State of Broadcast (08:12) 2024-25 Season Preview (13:29) Broadcast Pilots (18:25) Critic's Corner (23:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Did the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm' Finale Stick the Landing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 81:20


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:24) Reboots Nobody Wanted  (09:13) Dan's Reality Roundup (18:59) Series in Review: Curb Your Enthusiasm w/ Alan Sepinwall  (33:36) Critic's Corner (53:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Caitlin Clark a Slam Dunk for March Madness Ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 55:47


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (03:43) March Madness (10:28) Mailbag (17:17) Critic's Corner (34:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What's Up with ‘Euphoria' and Ronna McDaniel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 57:59


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:09) Euphoria delayed (15:22) Ronna McDaniel controversy (23:47) April TV preview (31:58) Critic's Corner (39:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Danai Gurira on Writing a ‘Walking Dead' Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 85:12


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:51) Showrunner Spotlight: Danai Gurira/The Walking Dead (14:54) Critic's Corner (50:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Why Netflix Is Getting Into the Ring With Mike Tyson and Jake Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 43:47


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (01:58) Netflix and sports  (09:22) Freeform's new strategy (18:34) Oscars preview (24:01) Critic's Corner (40:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Kings on Launching 'Elsbeth,' Ending 'Evil'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 99:39


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:14) Big week in series orders  (07:22) March TV preview (09:23) Showrunner Spotlight: Robert and Michelle King (CBS' “Elsbeth”) (33:44) Critic's Corner (1:10:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Amy Schumer on Making a Deeply Personal (and Timely) Second Season of 'Life & Beth'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 83:31


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (0:58) Network check-up: Freevee  (15:30) Colbert and Oliver returns (23:38) Amy Schumer interview (33:46) Critic's Corner (1:02:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Why the TV Industry's Contraction May Not Be a Bad Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 79:42


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:12) Super Bowl (6:51) Peak TV update (21:20) Karey Burke interview (29:18) Critic's Corner (1:00:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Making Sense of the New Sports Super-Streamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 73:09


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:50) Super Sports Streamer (11:09) SNL backlash (27:39) Mailbag (35:20) Critic's Corner (59:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    A Deep Dive Conversation About Streaming and Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 68:34


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:38) Streaming With Ads (10:23) February TV Preview (30:34) Next on Netflix (40:44) Critic's Corner (48:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Is Jon Stewart's Return Good for ‘The Daily Show'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 59:56


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:56) Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show (10:32) Netflix's $5B WWE deal (19:26) Paramount suitors (27:38) Critic's Corner (35:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Breaking Down the Emmys (and Finale Mania)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 95:08


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:35) Emmys winners (11:38) Emmys telecast  (23:10) Season in Review: Fargo, For All Mankind, The Curse (38:57) Critic's Corner (1:24:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Emmys Preview Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 65:04


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (0:51) The Mandalorian goes to the movies (5:10) Peak TV Contraction  (10:57) Emmys preview (21:56) Critic's Corner (47:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    2024 TV Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 53:57


    Top 3 of the Week: Headlines (4:39) 2024 Preview (12:22) Critic's Corner  (38:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Best (and Worst) TV of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 116:55


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (3:37) Netflix's data dump (7:07) Best TV of 2023  (23:33) Worst TV of 2023 (1:27:51) Critic's Corner (1:43:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    One Day at a Time Co-Creator Pays Tribute to Norman Lear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 88:35


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (5:31) SAG deal ratified (9:43) State of the Industry with Mike Royce  (13:54) RIP Norman Lear with Mike Royce (50:13) Critic's Corner (1:12:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Chuck Lorre on His Broadcast Future and Reuniting With Charlie Sheen (on Max's ‘Bookie')

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 75:02


    Top 5 of the Week: 1. Headlines (1:23) 2. December TV preview (10:24) 3-4. Chuck Lorre interview  (19:49) 5. Critic's Corner (58:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Merry Chrismukkah! The Inside Stories of ‘The O.C.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 65:04


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (2:06) Final Season Alert! (5:27) Cancellations  (15:06) The OC at 20 with Alan Sepinwall (22:42) Critic's Corner (42:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Strikes Are Over. What Happens Next? With ‘Beacon 23' Showrunner Glen Mazzara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 81:23


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:08) Actor's Strike Ends (6:41) Strike's Over. What's Next  (15:28) Showrunner Spotlight: Glen Mazzara, "Beacon 23" (25:03) Critic's Corner (1:00:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Inside the Sprawling (Adult) World of ‘Blue Eye Samurai'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 79:37


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (3:33) RIP Matthew Perry (13:12) November TV preview  (24:34) Showrunner Spotlight (33:29) Critic's Corner (1:00:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Latest on the Actors Strike, Plus What's Next for Jon Stewart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 66:35


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (3:15) Strike Zone (8:15) Jon Stewart and The Daily Show  (17:07) SNL season 49 (26:57) Critic's Corner (36:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Actors Strike at an Impasse, Marvel TV at a Crossroads

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 71:27


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (4:44) Strike Zone: SAG talks collapse (9:34) Marvel's TV reset  (16:52) Streamers rescue shows from Streamers (28:57) Critic's Corner (36:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    How THR Critics Picked the Best Shows of the 21st Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 87:02


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (4:01) October TV preview (15:52) Contraction via Cancellations  (23:19) Top 50 shows of the 21st century (35:23) Critic's Corner (1:06:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Chris Keyser Explains the New WGA Deal (and Why He's Done Negotiating)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 98:20


    Top 5 of the Week: Writers Strike Ends! (1:14) What Happens Now? (8:02) Chris Keyser interview  (13:49) Series in Review: Reservation Dogs (59:35) Critic's Corner (1:19:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    How the Entertainment Community Fund Is Supporting Workers Impacted by the Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 59:41


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (2:31) Strike Zone: The latest on the talks (13:17) Strike Zone: Daytime's u-turn  (17:49) Strike Zone: How to support those impacted  (20:15) Critic's Corner (37:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Disney-Charter Winners and Losers; Plus the Latest Strike Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 71:06


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (2:57) Drew Barrymore on the hot seat (18:56) Strike updates (27:31) Charter v. Disney explained (32:14) Critic's Corner (47:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Strike updates plus finale fever with Alan Sepinwall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 97:59


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (2:09) Strike Zone (13:20) September Preview (20:29) Season in Review (26:49) Critic's Corner (1:21:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The latest on the ongoing Writers Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 66:04


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag: Strike edition (1:54) Strike Zone: Latest updates on writers strike (8:29) A League of Their Own unrenewed (27:43) Mailbag: Non-strike edition (35:28) Critic's Corner (48:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Exploring the Connection Between AI and the Writers Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 71:48


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (2:07) Strike Zone: The latest news (18:15) Strike Zone: Simon Rich on AI and writers rooms (23:16) Linear TV viewing tumbles (51:33) Critic's Corner (1:01:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    WGA Negotiator on 100 Days of the Writers Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 106:48


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (6:35) WGA Negotiator on 100 Days of the Writers Strike (19:17) Disney earnings (1:11:28) TCA Awards winners (1:24:56) Critic's Corner (1:32:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Latest Strike News; Inside The CW's Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 96:41


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (1:18) Writers Strike update (19:33) August TV preview (24:38) Interview: The CW's Brad Schwartz (34:08) Critic's Corner (1:16:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Hollywood Strike Ripples include Surprise Profits, Tough Scheduling Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 61:10


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (2:15) RIP Sinead O'Conner (11:02) StrikeZone: Studios flush with cash (20:32) Strike Zone: Stream it or save it (29:45) Critic's Corner (40:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Justine Bateman: Pulling AI Into the Arts Is "Absolutely the Wrong Direction"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 89:51


    Top 5 of the Week: Mailbag (1:15) Netflix Earnings (9:59) Fall Schedules Revised (19:26) Strike Zone with Justine Bateman (28:33) Critic's Corner (1:06:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Actors strike casts a shadow on Emmy nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 72:35


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (1:14) Strike Zone: SAG-AFTRA on Strike (6:53) Emmy Nominees Announced (16:45) Iger Extends Disney Deal (42:17) Critics Corner (48:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    NBC shake-up; and a wave of cancellations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 57:26


    Top 5 of the Week: Headlines (0:51) NBC Streamlines (9:34) July Releases (16:45) Awards Season (27:26) Critics Corner (38:46)

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