IndieWire's Millions of Screens Podcast
1) If 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' Are the Pinnacle of Television, Why Keep Making It?
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 ...Show More
If 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' Are the Pinnacle of Television, Why Keep Making It?
1:00:20 | Sep 30th, 2021
2) Post-Emmy Super Show: Surprises, Snubs, and What's Next
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 telec...Show More
3) Emmy Predictions: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Puts the Competition In Check
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 i...Show More
4) Will 'The Crown' Sweep the Emmy Drama Race?
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 ear...Show More
5) Will the 'Ted Lasso' Backlash Affect the Show's Odds At the Emmys?
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 Gol...Show More
6) Brett Goldstein on 'Ted Lasso' Season 2, Zombie Roy Kent, and an Irrational Fear Inspired By 'Rookie of the Year'
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 scre...Show More
7) Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky on Making Sure 'Hacks' Hit the Right Comedic Notes
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...Show More
8) Emmy Comedy Routes to Victory for ‘Pen15’ and ‘Hacks’
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 outsi...Show More
9) Is 'The White Lotus' a Worthy 'Succession' Successor?
On this week's episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo discuss HBO's "The White Lotus," the six-episode limited series from creator Mike White. Additionally, Ben celebrates the announcemen...Show More
10) 'Ted Lasso' is Back!
On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo talk about the return of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso,” in the wake of the 20 Emmy nominations it earned for its debut season. Additionally...Show More