The Vulture TV Podcast

Vulture's Matt Zoller-Seitz talks with Michael McKean and Peter Gould about AMC's Better Call Saul at this year's Split Screens Festival.

Vulture hosts, New York Magazine writer Boris Kacka and Variety critic Sonia Saraiya discuss the series finale of HBO's The Leftovers

Vulture hosts on the return of Twin Peaks and answer a listener's question about ambiguous endings.

From Big Little Lies to 13 Reasons Why, we're talkin' books as TV in 2017.

Vulture hosts talk theme songs and opening titles, about what they do for each show and how they've evolved.

Vulture hosts talk about this winter's biggest show Big Little Lies.

Matt Zoller-Seitz is joined by Mark Harris to talk about "Five Came Back."

Vulture hosts talk season one of This Is Us. Plus, an interview with former Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint on His Role in Snatch

Vulture hosts talk their favorite shows from this winter and what they are looking out for this spring.

Vulture hosts discuss the new Ryan Murphy show Feud. Plus, a special guest aria about asexuality and Riverdale.

Vulture hosts share their favorite drunk TV moments and their insight on the latest and final season of GIRLS

The Vulture TV Podcast roundtables about TV villains they love to hate and the new HBO show Big Little Lies

The Vulture TV hosts talk actors who've successfully reinvented themselves. Plus, they talk a little romance and sit down with Dan Stevens

Vulture hosts sit down with Senior Editor Jesse David Fox to talk about jokes on television

Vulture hosts chat about the new teen soap opera Riverdale. And Therese Anne Fowler discusses Amazon's Z: The Beginning of Everything, the new series based on her book

The Vulture Hosts dish about their television crushes and examine how they've changed their minds about some TV characters. Plus, they're joined by Homeland's Elizabeth Marvel

Vulture hosts discuss the debut of HBO's The Young Pope. Plus, an interview with Patrick Warburtron, who plays Lemony Snicket in A Series of Unfortunate Events

Vulture hosts share why they liked and/or disliked the OA. Plus, they're joined by Rita Moreno to talk about One Day at a Time.

Vulture hosts dish about what TV they're most excited for this year.

Vulture TV hosts talk about how love triangles are used on television. Plus, a chat with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator Rachel Bloom

Vulture hosts chat about their favorite shows this year and how, with so much good TV, they were able to choose

Vulture hosts chat about their favorite holiday TV moments with Alonso Duralde

The Vulture TV hosts sit down with Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy to talk about the series' first season.

SPOILER ALERT: Vulture hosts talk about what worked and didn't in the highly-anticipated Gilmore Girls reboot.

Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds and John Early share about the characters they play in 'Search Party'

Vincent Rodriguez visits the studio to talk about the new season of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"

Pamela Adlon joins Gazelle and Jen for an in-depth look at her FX series "Better Things." Plus: the best and worst of the 2016 election on TV.

Matt Zoller Seitz interviews the legendary Norman Lear.

Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair (HBO's "High Maintenance") tell us about their creative influences (beyond, you know, the obvious one).

Phoebe Waller Bridge joins our hosts to discuss her creative process on "Fleabag." Plus, recapping Vulture's attempt to crown TV's greatest couple.

Two great interviews this week!

Examining the formal experimentation of Joe Swanberg's "Easy" and HBO's "High Maintenance"

Matt and Alan regale the crowd at Strand Bookstore in New York.

"Mr. Robot" creator Sam Esmail joins Gazelle, Matt, and Jen for a candid conversation about season 2 of the USA series.

Dissecting the highs, lows, and surprises of the 2016 Emmy Awards

Newly-minted SNL co-head writer "SNL" talks about his journey in comedy, as well as his new film "Other People."

Previewing the fall slate of TV offerings, plus a conversation with Ava Duvernay about her directorial philosophies.

Gazelle, Matt, and Jen are joined by two legal experts to assess the accuracy (not to mention the narrative successes and failures) of the finale of HBO's "The Night Of."

Debating the validity of plot twists on TV, with a particular focus on "Mr. Robot" and "The Night Of"

Stephen Adly Guirgis, the co-creator of Netflix's "The Get Down," talks about telling coming of age stories on TV and collaborating with the "Wizard of Baz."

A conversation with Trevor Noah and NY Mag's Rembert Browne from this year's Vulture Festival.

Composers Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon join the team to talk about their creative process on "Stranger Things."

Deconstructing the trend away from prestige dramas, and more towards shorter, funnier series of varying lengths.

In honor of "Better Call Saul's" haul of Emmy nominations, this week we bring you Matt Zoller Seitz's interview with the cast and crew from the Vulture Festival.

A deep-dive into the beloved "show about nothing."

Matt and Jen reveal their choices for the best actor, actress and show of the year.

Exploring the trend in modern shows to reinvent themselves with each new season, especially on Orange is the New Black.

Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley joins Gazelle and Matt for an in-depth look at his creative process

Director Ezra Edelman joins Gazelle Emami, Matt Zoller Seitz, and Rembert Browne to discuss the lovable, mysterious, talented, and in most Americans' minds murderous man at the center of his new documentary

Matt pays tribute to the legendary 60 Minutes correspondent, who recently passed away after a legendary career.

The creators of the Starz series join Matt for an in-depth conversation about one of the most fascinating shows of 2016

Gazelle and Matt are joined by NPR's Eric Deggans and film critic Steven Boone for a careful look at the legacy of Roots.

Gazelle and Matt are joined live on stage in New York by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna

Vulture's Joe Adalian and Maria Elena Fernandez join Gazelle and Matt to talk about the phenomenon of Peak TV.

Gazelle is joined by guest panelists Tara Abell, Mallika Rao, and Alex Jung for an in-depth look at recent portrayals of trauma on TV - when it's successful, and when it falls flat.

Matt Zoller Seitz and an all-star cast of guests discuss favorite (and least favorite) dream sequences and politically-astute comedies.

A jam-packed episode featuring Joe Adalian on the uncertain future of HBO's "Vinyl," and much much more!

"Girls" showrunner Jenni Konner joins Gazelle and Matt to talk about the season five finale.

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael joins Gazelle and Matt in-studio to talk about his writing process and jazz inspirations as the creator and star of "The Carmichael Show"

Rembert Browne joins Gazelle and Matt to rave about the biggest (and best?) television series of 2016 so far.

Why "Broad City" isn't making us laugh as hard anymore. Plus, Michelle Monaghan explains how she built her character on "The Path."

Neve Campbell talks "House of Cards," "Party of Five," and more. Plus, Abraham Riesman on comics and TV.

An in-depth conversation about "The Americans" with showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields.

A bittersweet episode featuring an interview with Viola Davis, a fervent defense of Chris Carter, and a fond farewell.

Gearing up for the new season of "Gilmore Girls" on Netflix with the hosts of the "Gilmore Guys" podcast

A jam-packed episode featuring listener mail, Matt and Margaret's take on "11.22.63," and an interview with Steve Zissis.

Examining the influence of Martin Scorsese and Terrence Winter on HBO's "Vinyl," and whether said influence is good or extremely frustrating.

Why is Showtime always a bridesmaid?

A wide-ranging discussion with the writers of FX's new miniseries.

Keith Uhlich joins the crew to talk about the brand-new season of "The X-Files" on Fox.

Margaret and Matt reminisce about the golden age of "Sesame Street," and look ahead at the show's HBO run.

Analyzing the biggest surprises, triumphs, and disappointments of this year’s Golden Globes. How, if at all, could the Globes - and awards shows in general - do a better job for their viewers? Plus: how to tell if you’re watching a drama...

Joined by TV historian Stephen Bowie, we discuss the evolution of the role of the director in scripted television. As Stephen tells us, TV directors have been innovators since the 50’s, but they’ve only recently begun to gain notoriety for...

Matt talks to Clive Owen about his work on “The Knick,” as we anxiously await news on the future of his role on the Cinemax drama. Plus: Matt, Margaret, and Gazelle read your emails, debating historical accuracy in television storytelling,...

Nick Sandow (aka Joe Caputo on “Orange is the New Black”) joins Gazelle and Margaret for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of his role on the hit Netflix series, which just wrapped filming of season 4. Plus: a discussion of the...

Matt and Margaret share their picks for the best TV of 2015, and discuss the shifts in the landscape as original streaming shows increasingly challenge HBO for primacy. Plus: why certain shows need second seasons to find their footing, and...

“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” co-creator (and newly-minted Golden Globe nominee) Rachel Bloom joins Matt and Margaret for a special bonus episode. Rachel shares her interpretation of the role of music in the show, as well as her enduring love for...

HBO hasn’t revealed what’s next for “The Leftovers,” and Margaret and Matt are hoping for very different futures for the show. Plus: a spirited debate about the best way to watch “Battlestar Galactica,” and why...

An in-depth analysis of Netflix’s huge expansion in 2015. Is anyone else creating as much great original programming, with as much consistency? Plus, a comprehensive review of “Jessica Jones,” which just might feature the scariest...

Selections from live appearances by Vulture’s Matt Zoller Seitz, currently on tour to celebrate the launch of his book “Mad Men Carousel,” a comprehensive critical analysis of the seminal AMC series "Mad Men." Seitz, alongside...

Margaret and Matt discuss the seemingly nonstop barrage of hyper-mythologized storylines in new cable shows, with a particular focus on AMC’s new series “Into the Badlands.” Then, an in-depth conversation with director (and...

Aziz Ansari’s new Netflix series raises complex questions about racial representation on television. Matt, Gazelle, and guests Alex Jung and Mallika Rao go deep on the issue, examining the innovations of Master of None and other current...

The complex challenge of adapting films into television series, from "MASH" to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Parenthood," with a particular emphasis on the current season of FX's "Fargo." Plus: has television evolved into a more artistic form than...

A special live taping of the Vulture TV podcast at the New York Television Festival. Discover the origin stories of Matt and Margaret, as well as their uncensored opinions on the state of modern television. This episode is sponsored by...

Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Amy Brenneman joins Gazelle, Margaret, and Matt for an in-depth conversation about her role as Laurie on HBO’s “The Leftovers,” as well as the artistic philosophies that have informed her wide-ranging...

Margaret, Matt and Gazelle talk about the rare hour-long comedy, plus the CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Jane the Virgin." This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions 11:20 - 25:46 The pilot of The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"25:47 -...

Matt, Margaret and Gazelle explore a subject that has been more heavily present on TV recently. Which have done it well and which have failed? Plus the new season of The Leftovers. This episode contains spoilers in the following...

Matt, Margaret and Gazelle emerge from the flurry of fall television premieres and dive into ABC's Quantico, plus the new season of Empire.   This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions: Quantico: 16:38 - 35:53 Empire: 35:53 -...

Gazelle and Margaret are joined by Vulture West Coast Editor Joe Adalian and Vulture's Alex Jung to talk about the Emmys and all of the new fall tv shows you should keep your eye on. This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by ABC's...

Matt and Margaret discuss FX's "You're the Worst," and "The Bastard Executioner." Plus, they dive deep on television network's personalities.  This episode of The Vulture TV Podcast is sponsored by ABC's "Quantico."   This episode...

Gazelle, Matt and Margaret talk about all the times when TV messed with your minds (i.e. shocking twists - many spoilers ahead), then the first season of "Mr. Robot."   This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions   0:00...

Matt, Margaret and Gazelle light some candles, open a bottle of wine, and discuss "Hannibal’s" three-season run in this particularly festive edition of the Vulture TV Podcast (Matt even wore a suit). Plus, David Simon’s “Show Me a...

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt are joined by Vulture's West Coast Editor Joe Adalian to talk about the best TV pilots ever (as in, of all time), and the new "Walking Dead" spin-off, "Fear the Walking Dead."   This episode contains spoilers in the...

Gazelle and Margaret are joined by Vulture's Nate Jones for this week's episode. First up, 90s TV show reboots. The Fresh Prince, Full House, X-Files, Coach (!) - they just keep on coming. Why? Then, a discussion about David Simon's new HBO...

Gazelle, Margaret and Matt kick off their discussion about the end of True Detective's controversial second season, and USA's Mr. Robot, by discussing what a "cinematic" tv show is, anyway.  This episode contains spoilers in the following...