The Spin-off

by KCRW
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Hosted by TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian, KCRW's The Spin-off is the podcast that takes you inside the television industry. Twice a month we feature in-depth conversations with people who are changing what and how we watch. You'll hear from showrunners, writers, actors, executives and other TV journalists tackling the latest news and evolutions in television.

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  • misadventurer
    Great insights for those too busy to read the rags
    Sadly the final episode was only 6 minutes, cutting off mid sentence - hopefully a full version will be released
  • Mooj58
    TV nerds unite
    B+
  • Scared of Tex Mex
    When TV news goes political
    Nothing like enjoying one of your favorite podcasts only to run into a 20 minute political rant where guests insult and bulldoze everyone who is not a Clinton fan.
  • loobee
    Facinating discussion
    I like the focus on the television industry specifically. It is such an exciting time with the new technology and the incredible programming all over the "dial". This team does a great job taking on one topic at a time. Great interviews with show-runners.
  • Augiesasso
    Another great podcast
    I've been listening since it didn't have a name. The hosts are great in their reporting of the TV business. The hosts are great at bringing news to todays fragmented and multilayered television world. I grew up on TV. Before cable, with a B&W TV with rabbit ears. My sister circling the shows in TV guide, planning her week of viewing. Those were the days of 3 networks, 3 independent channels and a host of UHF stations. The spinoff is great.
  • WorldOfSuck
    Oh great, MORE TV talk.
    At first, this started a bit more like The Business. It was insightful, had insider information on showbiz, and I occasionally learned things from it. But as time went on, all the useful info went out the window. For at least the last 6 months, the show has been nothing but self-important TV reviews and monday morning quarterbacking on scheduling and ratings. You know, like THE ENTIRE FREAKING INTERNET HAS. The hosts are now mostly just critics, who are smart but have no real insight into how the business of TV works beyond that of your more obsessed TV consumer. What a waste. This could’ve been a show with substance, but it’s just posturing and opinion from people who aren’t important. Unsubscribed.
  • Rise From The Ash
    Interesting Discussion on Television
    This podcast is really great and delves deep into all the interesting topics in television each month. Subscribe!!!
  • Heart of an Artichoke
    Entertaining entertainment news podcast
    My favorite part of The Business has always been the Hollywood news banter section so this is a great addition. I like the roundtable format. I wish it updated a little more frequently than monthly or that the Business had a little more actual news in it.
  • modmica
    Gives me a headache
    I wish this would be removed from the feed of the 'The Business' podcast. I really don't like the 'banter' style. The hosts talk over each other. It is too 'lively.' It takes itself too seriously. I think they should aim for a different tone for the show. Not my cup of tea.
  • Eric M. Lin
    Great podcast!
    Meaningful discussion on current TV issues. Keep up the good job!
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