Millions of Screens, IndieWire’s brand new TV podcast, provides an inside look at the TV industry, sharing conversations based in IndieWire’s original reporting, breaking down that ever-elusive Hollywood buzz about town, and highlighting thoughtful analysis of the best and most impactful series you’re watching right now. Hosted by TV Awards Editor Libby Hill, TV Deputy Editor Ben Travers, and Creative Producer Leo Garcia.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 20 hours 39 minutes
episode 1: "Can We Win An Emmy For This?"
In the pilot episode of IndieWire’s new TV podcast, Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss, amongst other things, their reactions to the season finale of ‘Succession’ (aka “the only good show on television”), the red carpet premieres of ‘Watchmen’ and ‘For All Mankind,’ and argue about the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the two new entrants into the forthcoming streaming war: Apple TV+ and Disney+.
episode 2: HBO's 'Watchmen:' "It's 'Blue Bloods' with a Blue Guy"
Who Watches 'Watchmen?' On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss HBO’s decision to release the pilot’s streaming numbers, Kirsten Dunst’s award hopes with the end of ‘On Becoming A God In Central Florida,’ as well as the upcoming premieres of ‘Mrs. Fletcher’ and the first half of the sixth season of ‘BoJack Horseman.’
episode 3: Apple TV+: "'The Morning Show?' More Like The Mourning Show"
With the launch of Apple TV+ just two days away, and the review embargo officially lifted, Ben, Libby, and Leo dive into Apple's initial launch titles 'The Morning Show,' 'Dickinson,' and 'For All Mankind' while discussing if Apple has done enough to educate potential customers on how exactly they can view these shows...
episode 4: Is HBO Max The Only Streaming Must-Have?
With last week’s rollout of Apple TV+, next week’s Disney+ launch, and the news of HBO Max’s forthcoming streaming offering, Libby, Ben, and Leo take a moment to figure out just which streaming services they would keep when given a strict budget. Additionally, Libby talks about the premiere of His Dark Materials on HBO and with the release of Netflix’s The Irishman in theaters, everyone picks a miniseries (and/or limited series) they’d be willing to sit through in a theater.
episode 5: Disney+: "Is Disney Skynet?"
Disney+ has officially arrived, complete with a headlining Star Wars property, an animated spork explaining concepts like currency in two-minute bursts, and reams of nostalgia porn to stream endlessly. It's with this in mind, that Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss what exactly the arrival of Disney+ means for the rest of the entertainment landscape, including Disney's decision to air four FX originals exclusively on Hulu...
episode 8: 'Fleabag' Is No. 1, But What Else Can We Learn From End Of The Year Lists
On this week's episode, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk through Ben's Best TV of 2019 list, where "Fleabag" claimed the number 1 spot, and delve into why we either enjoy/dread putting lists together, and what exactly we're seeking when we click on someone else's lists. Plus, we prognosticate about what insane nominations the HFPA may unleash unto the world Monday, and what the SAG Awards are likely to do two days later.
episode 10: Crackin' Yolks with Damon Lindelof in the Wake of HBO's 'Watchmen' Finale
On this week's podcast, Libby, Ben, and Leo sat down with Damon Lindelof, creator, executive producer, and showrunner of HBO's 'Watchmen' in advance of the show's finale...
episode 13: Winter TCAs (Part 1): “I’m A Sucker For Sizzles”
On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the Television Critics Association's Press Tour, otherwise known as the TCAs, where Ben and Libby have spent that last week...
episode 14: Winter TCAs (Part 2): Apple TV+, You're Doing It Wrong
On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the second half of the Television Critics Association's Press Tour, where Ben and Libby have spent what likely seems like the last month, focusing on Apple TV+'s inaugural session and HBO Max's somewhat confusing presentation on what exactly will be included when the streamer launches...
episode 18: Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ and ‘Love Is Blind:’ Defining the Value of Garbage TV
On this week’s podcast, Ben T. Travers grills his co-hosts, Leo and Libby, about their viewing choices, specifically why they each chose to watch several hours of “Love Is Blind” and “The Circle,” Netflix’s first forays into the trashier corners of reality television, when there’s so much prestige TV out there. Additionally, Ben walks us through his “Hunters” review and the group discusses their excitement for future pod favorite, “Run.”