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With more than 20 years' experience covering TV business, Michael Schneider often appears on news and entertainment shows as a television expert. He is the executive editor at Indiewire and editor-at-large for Variety. He previously spent five years as chief content officer for TV Guide magazine, and once served as judge on a Fox Reality Channel show you probably didn't see. He's also a former television editor of Variety and Daily Variety, and the LA Bureau Chief of Electronic Media. He blogs at Franklin Avenue. Schneider is also co-host of KCRW’s The Spinoff.

FROM Michael Schneider

The Spin-off says so long (for now!)

The Spin-off says so long (for now!) We're wrapping up four fabulous years of podcasting, but not before one final episode. The Spin-off crew reflects on the upfronts, Cannes vs Netflix, and the future of television.

37 MIN, 4 SEC May 31, 2017

In 'Free Fire,' Ben Wheatley wants to "meet the audience halfway"

In 'Free Fire,' Ben Wheatley wants to "meet the audience halfway" British filmmaker Ben Wheatley has built up a cult following with his hyper-violent, darkly funny movies. His newest film Free Fire is an action comedy starring Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, and a whole lot of guns. The movie has the broadest commercial appeal of any of his work to date, but it's still a Ben Wheatley film, which means, spoiler alert...a lot of people die.

28 MIN, 30 SEC Apr 22, 2017

Damon Lindelof on the end of 'The Leftovers'

Damon Lindelof on the end of 'The Leftovers' Writer-producer Damon Lindelof wrapped up the hit series Lost in 2010, and he still gets lashed by fans who hated the ambiguous ending. Now as Lindelof launches the final season of The Leftovers on HBO -- another series that revolves around a mystery -- he still cares what people think of his work, but this time, he's stay far away from Twitter.

28 MIN, 30 SEC Apr 10, 2017

'The Walking Dead' panel discussion

'The Walking Dead' panel discussion WEB BONUS: Just in time for the Season 7 finale, we bring you a conversation about The Walking Dead, recorded at the annual gathering of the National Association of Television Program Executives. Michael Schneider sat down with Josh Sapan, the president and CEO of AMC; Gale Anne Hurd, the executive producer of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead; and Colman Domingo, the actor who plays Victor Strand on Fear the Walking Dead.

44 MIN, 50 SEC Mar 31, 2017

Netflix domination, Emmys overload, and another writers' strike?

Netflix domination, Emmys overload, and another writers' strike? People in the industry always joke about Netflix taking over. With Netflix adding more and more kinds of shows, plus movies, have those jokes officially turned to real fear? Plus, it's Emmy season! Oh wait, the Emmys aren't until September? With the amount of campaigning already going on, you wouldn't know it. And is another writers' strike looming on the horizon?

41 MIN, 14 SEC Mar 30, 2017

Stephen Colbert on a hot streak; pilot season by the numbers

Stephen Colbert on a hot streak; pilot season by the numbers For the third week in a row, Stephen Colbert has bested Jimmy Fallon in the ratings. The current president is no doubt part of the reason. And, in this year's pilot season, overall series orders are down this year, but networks are still dealing with a mid-season logjam.

32 MIN, 14 SEC Feb 24, 2017

TV in the age of Trump and media trends of 2017

TV in the age of Trump and media trends of 2017 Long-time TV reporters are finding their beats now apply to politics as the new POTUS continues to be obsessed with ratings. And looking to the year ahead, will broadcast streaming services like CBS All Access be able to break through?

36 MIN, 42 SEC Jan 31, 2017

Sterling K. Brown & Brian Tyree Henry on their breakout year

Sterling K. Brown & Brian Tyree Henry on their breakout year Actors and long-time friends Brian Tyree Henry and Sterling K. Brown tell us how they first met (there were drag queens involved!), their evolving careers and why 2016 was a year that stood out and changed both of their lives. They both played memorable parts on FX shows -- Brown portrayed prosecutor Chris Darden in The People vs. O.J. Simpson and Henry introduced us to rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles on Atlanta.

38 MIN, 14 SEC Jan 11, 2017

Hollywood news banter

Hollywood news banter Indiewire executive editor Michael Schneider joins Kim Masters to discuss top entertainment news stories of the week. Megyn Kelly makes her move . The former Fox host will be going to NBC to host a daily daytime show as well as a weekend news magazine. Tucker Carlson will take over her old time slot at Fox. Greta Van Susteren will also be moving on from Fox. She'll host a 6pm show on MSNBC . The loss of Carrie Fisher is a terrible tragedy. It's also a big problem for Lucasfilm and the Star Wars universe. Fisher already filmed her scenes for Star Wars VIII, but Leia was set to have a bigger part in Episode IX.

5 MIN, 37 SEC Jan 09, 2017

Gearing up for the Golden Globes

Hollywood Breakdown

Gearing up for the Golden Globes The Golden Globes are on Sunday, and host Jimmy Fallon has promised a fun, light-hearted show. But with Trump's inauguration just days away, is Hollywood in the mood to party?

3 MIN, 32 SEC Jan 05, 2017

Hollywood news banter

Hollywood news banter Matt Belloni of the Hollywood Reporter and Michael Schneider of IndieWire and Variety join Kim Masters to discuss the big entertainment stories we'll be keeping an eye on in 2017. The AT&T Time Warner merger still has a lot of hoops to jump through, but it looks very likely that it will happen. If it does go through, Peter Chernin may be poised for a top role . Another proposed merger, the recombining of CBS and Viacom, will not be going through, however -- at least at the moment. Can Viacom make its properties strong enough to garner a price that would please CBS shareholders? Keep an eye on what's happening at HBO . They've only got two seasons left of their hit Game of Thrones, and Westworld isn't coming back until 2018. It's likely they've been kept on a short leash to make the company more appealing to be purchased (by someone like AT&T).

6 MIN, 43 SEC Jan 02, 2017

The year in film and television: 2016 edition

The year in film and television: 2016 edition Banter buddies Matthew Belloni of The Hollywood Reporter and Michael Schneider of IndieWire and Variety join Kim Masters to mega-banter the year that was 2016. There were major mergers in play while others went away, Disney ruled the box office, Megyn Kelly took down Roger Ailes, and traditional TV ratings declined while thanks to Netflix, the number of shows continued to rise.

28 MIN, 31 SEC Dec 24, 2016

Looking back at the year in late night

Hollywood Breakdown

Looking back at the year in late night With Samantha Bee, we finally have a woman hosting a late night show, Seth Meyers delivers cutting commentary and hosts like Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah find their footing.

3 MIN, 17 SEC Dec 22, 2016

The year in TV and debating the usefulness of TCA press tour

The year in TV and debating the usefulness of TCA press tour In our final episode of 2016, The Spin-off crew reflects on the year that was in television, and discusses the decision of ABC, NBC and CBS to skip out on the executive panels in the upcoming Television Critics Association press tour. They also talk about the recent ratings dip of AMC mega hit The Walking Dead. Plus, a holiday-themed Download segment.

38 MIN, 37 SEC Dec 21, 2016

Drew Carey, Wayne Brady and the legacy of game shows

Drew Carey, Wayne Brady and the legacy of game shows In this bonus edition of The Spin-off, we share a panel discussion from the Paley Center, celebrating CBS' number one spot in daytime television for 30 years. This conversation was all about daytime game shows, specifically those CBS stalwarts The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal. Michael Schneider sat down with the show hosts and executive producers to talk about the special role of game shows within the world of television.

42 MIN, 58 SEC Dec 07, 2016

Election, escapism and 'Gilmore Girls'

Election, escapism and 'Gilmore Girls' In the first episode since the election, The Spin-off crew contemplates the role TV news had in this year's presidential contest, and what TV might look like going forward. Plus, what's up with NFL ratings this year, and Dan's take on the newest Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix.

37 MIN, 56 SEC Nov 23, 2016

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28 MIN, 31 SEC May 31, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Jared Kushner want a back channel with Russians? News broke Friday that President Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, tried setting up a back channel between the Trump transition team and the Russian government. What are the consequences for Kushner, President Trump, and the investigation into Russian meddling?

50 MIN, 52 SEC May 30, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.

51 MIN, 10 SEC Jun 02, 2017

Revisiting showrunner Steven Bochco on his memoir

Revisiting showrunner Steven Bochco on his memoir Steven Bochco, the writer-producer behind record-breaking Emmy winners Hill Street Blues, LA Law and NYPD Blue, fought battles with everyone from out-of-control actors to network censors in his long career. He isn’t afraid to tell those tales in his memoir, Truth Is a Total Defense. This week we revisit the conversation where he shared some of his favorite stories with us.

28 MIN, 30 SEC May 27, 2017