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 The official podcast about the HBO Original series Succession. Each week journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks real world events that echo the saga unfolding on screen. Guests include top journalists, writers, psychologists, as well as some of the people involved in making the TV show. Plus, weekly power rankings from the latest episodes of Succession — Who’s up? Who’s down? Who made the week’s biggest power play? Podcast episodes are available each week right after the latest episode of Succession airs Sundays on HBOMax. The official Succession podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

Amazing interviews and insights

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KmSS42
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2021-08-11
Roger is so well-researched and tuned into the show/Reddit community, citing specific quotes from articles, the shows, and actors themselves. Thank you for asking all of the right questions and giving us an inside look :)

Sound!

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NicolePGuerr
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2021-07-10
This is HBO right? Why is sound quality so bad. Sarah Snook over the phone?! So disappointing.

ROG!

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MM Girard
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2021-01-13
Love the tremendous introductions. Roger’s gift of language lends itself well to the world of Succession and it’s Shakespearean tragicomedy.

Wrong Host

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Acquaintance of the Pod
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2020-09-01
Too much Rog... has no edit function in his mind or laptop... enjoyed the actors though

As compelling as the show...

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whitneyswoboda
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2020-08-30
Insights from the cast are a magnificent testament to the masterful acting in Succession. Most fulfilling is Jeremy Strong’s incredibly cerebral analysis of Kendall Roy and his craft.

Insightful interviews

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A Gooner 3
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2020-08-19
Rog dives deep into one of the best written best acted most pertinent series since The Wire.

Better than Vaulter

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roman's future wife
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2020-08-18
Next level stuff for succession fans

R to the O-G. Dude be the OG

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Gianforcaro99
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2020-08-07
It’s Rog. It’s Succession. What more could you possibly need?

Lacks Any Personality or Interest

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Oldfashionedgrl
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2020-07-31
For a show as compelling as Succession, this podcast falls far below my expectations. The host has a very overinflated self aggrandizing manner and frankly, it’s not deserved. This podcast lacks personality, entertainment value, or a free flowing conversation. Just not good enough for something about such a great show!

You had me at football, but...

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Bob at Merritt Square FC
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2020-07-29
This pod is almost as tasty as a philly cheesesteak. Rog’s interview skills are sharp like a knife cutting effortlessly through a hunk of fresh beef, his observations full of substance like a fresh crispy roll and his references (Michael Corrleone, The Smiths, Begbie) run thick like majestic river of cheese. #gfop

Fantastic pod. Amazing show

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SusiegalNJ
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2020-07-25
Wow. I thought this show was good but listening to Rog’s insightful interviews you see the additional layers and how amazing it is. Thanks Rog!

Rog

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pulisicchelsea22
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2020-07-22
Go roj

Exceptional

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Real Ron Rockstone
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2020-07-22
This is next level for any true Succession fan. Will deepen their love for the series and the craft behind it. HBO clap clap clap

Rog is an inspired choice for host

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TCCvg
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2020-07-21
Rog is an inspired choice for host

Brilliant

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joeylikestoast
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2020-07-20
Wish Logan Roy was my dad!

Good stuff

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Snowsquall
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2020-07-20
Great pod

Rog!

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Anon11435
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2020-07-20
GFOP 4EVA!

Not sold yet…

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skurtzie
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2020-07-20
I am sure this will be an unpopular opinion, but I’m not loving this podcast. Perhaps it will evolve - I’m going off of the two episodes I’ve heard. I am a HUGE Succession fan and wanted to love this. Roger’s enthusiasm is encouraging, but it’s a bit over the top. I have no context for who he is or what his relationship to the show is. “Network sanctioned” podcasts tend to be a bit over-written and highly edited; more puffery than subjective discussion. So far, it’s very high-brow and interesting, but it’s very dense. Roger clearly knows how to craft a sentence. That said, I don’t think this is something I’ll rush to listen because it’s too verbose which doesn’t make it as free-flowing or fun.

It’s helping

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Edenwillow
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2020-07-20
This podcast is but a glass of water in the vast desert of my Succession thirst. But it is really delicious like Memphis tap water and I am grateful for it

Courageously Sub-optimally Brilliant

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Doug Jenson
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2020-07-19
From the crap part of Dundee

Love Rog presenting

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Michael837
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2020-07-17
Great stuff. Can’t wait to hear them all.

Optimal

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gilly126
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2020-07-17
Definitely not crap

WAR 🐷

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Anners33omgpop
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2020-07-16
My most favorite Gentlemen podcasters and my most favorite show, combined! What’s not to LOVE?! Extremely stoked, ya’ll! Love you Rog and Davo! GFOP 4eva!!

Courage

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BobRosburg
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2020-07-15
Definitely not suboptimal

Brilliant

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No-answer
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2020-07-15
Rog is a legend and to combine his wit and knowledge with one of the most well written shows, well that’s a job well done. Thank you.

Bravo

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Visc@B@rc@1
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2020-07-15
All the best of Roger Bennett-the wit, the self effacement, the references, the intelligence- all without shilling Budweiser. Love it!

Great start

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Tom Ontare
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2020-07-14
The first pod is great and looking forward to this podcast

Thought it would be crap

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123erdsa
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2020-07-14
Not crap

Brilliant!

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jgw0690
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2020-07-14
This is now at the top of my podcast rotation, Roger Bennett is a fantastic interviewer and the first episode sets a high bar I know will continue. Fingers crossed it continues when season three eventually arrives

Great Friend of the Pod

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O-G Trillionaire
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2020-07-14
If you've never listened to Men in Blazers because you don't like soccer, you've missed out on the wonderful Roger Bennet. Rog is fantastic at exploring the human element of soccer and it works brilliantly analyzing the complex relationships of Succession.

Phenomenal idea, phenomenal host

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jillyswest
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2020-07-14
Love Succession. Roger Bennett is marvelous and this is truly entertaining. Can’t wait for ‘Roman’ to be interviewed

The antidote for sad naps

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JoeyDuda1980
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2020-07-14
I’ve needed a succession fix for some time, and this hits the spot

Rog finally has some non-suboptimal content

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neel.lahiri
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2020-07-14
A legend, talking with legends, about a legendary piece of art.

Men In Blazers

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ChicagoBass
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2020-07-14
Roger Bennett is the best there is. Give it a listen like I did and you will be happy...

Awesome

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uh-lee-sa
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2020-07-14
Roger Bennett and Brian Cox left me wanting more of their bantering. I loved hearing the insight on the Succession patriarch’s feelings towards his tv children, along with snippets of his real life and its parallels with his character.

great pod

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Cydeko
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2020-07-14
really really great pod

Brilliant, above sub-optimal!

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pfend1
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2020-07-14
Rog doing Rog things, crushing it per usual

Just wonderful

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fiore223
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2020-07-14
Funny and insightful about soccer and life. This podcast has helped me get through the last few months.

Rog + Succession = Perfection

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danno1331
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2020-07-14
Roger Bennet's heart, empathy, curiosity, and attention to detail infuse this podcast with life and energy. Must listen for Succession fans, or fans of nerdy bald men.

not sub-optimal!

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Tom M philly
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2020-07-14
great job Rog...

Great Podcast!

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Perris62
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2020-07-14
Rog is one of the best interviewers in the game and getting to hear him talk about Succession is a treat, subscribe today!

James Lipton level interviewing

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DanteFlorence
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2020-07-13
Roger Bennett is the best interviewer that you haven’t heard of. He has the great knack of delving straight into the depths of his subjects with humor, humility, emotional intelligence and raw passion which is engaging and highly entertaining. The first Pod with Brian Cox reveals the psyche behind his Character Logan Roy, that brings out the humanity and fragility of the man, something that Rog teases out without effort. Also dives into Brian’s own life that he draws inspiration from in his character building.
Hugely entertaining and must listen to fans of the series as well as those who want to hear a great human story
Courage

Host Needs to improve

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DaveKha
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2020-07-13
Idk who this host is but he needs to match the tone of who he is interviewing . I mean his voice completely over powers Brian Coxs from the first episode and makes it very difficult to listen to. It feels like I’m listening to the guy who makes movie trailer voice overs. This podcast has potential due to its stellar line up of guests but dear god can we be less overly enthusiastic!

Succession

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Aiden554468
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2020-07-13
Fantastic pod

A terribly fun listen

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PooRichardson
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2020-07-13
Roger Bennett is a delight, as always, and this pod is truly great

AMAZING

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This pod is good
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2020-07-13
Great podcast with a great host

Unbelievable

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Logan Karofsky
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2020-07-13
This podcast just made me love succession more

CANNOT WAIT!!

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MicheleB16
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2020-07-11
So looking forward to this!!! Already obsessed.

Not Crap

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Jerry Cooke
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2020-07-11
This is not crap.