Episode
“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
51:20
Published: Mon Apr 17 2023
Description
Sarah Snook sits down with Host Kara Swisher to unpack episode four, “Honeymoon States.” Kara also welcomes back executive producer/writer Lucy Prebble and speaks with James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams, authors of the new book Unscripted, which covers the Redstone family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The host discusses the plot development in a TV series, particularly the character growth and storyline, with a guest.
00:00 - 03:26 (03:26)
Summary
The host discusses the plot development in a TV series, particularly the character growth and storyline, with a guest. They delve into one of the character's role in the narrative and analyze how potential character development will impact future episodes.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker reflects on the complexities and conflicts of maternal love, including feelings of competition, self-loathing, frustration, and fear, particularly in relation to the viability of a pregnancy.
03:26 - 07:40 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the complexities and conflicts of maternal love, including feelings of competition, self-loathing, frustration, and fear, particularly in relation to the viability of a pregnancy.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Shiv is contemplating the ways her family will hold her back instead of propelling her forward, leading her to feel cornered into joining her family's team.
07:41 - 15:02 (07:20)
Summary
Shiv is contemplating the ways her family will hold her back instead of propelling her forward, leading her to feel cornered into joining her family's team. The power of media to shape a nation's response to decision making and policy is also highlighted.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The Succession season 2 finale depicted the Roy family gathering to mourn the death of their friend, revealing the unexpected ways in which characters process grief and find a sense of satisfaction through it.
15:02 - 21:16 (06:14)
Summary
The Succession season 2 finale depicted the Roy family gathering to mourn the death of their friend, revealing the unexpected ways in which characters process grief and find a sense of satisfaction through it.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The details within a scene can often make or break a film or TV show.
21:16 - 26:02 (04:46)
Summary
The details within a scene can often make or break a film or TV show. Sometimes the smallest idea can lead to the most compelling stories.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The hosts discuss Kendall's cathartic decision to separate himself from his father's reputation and business, and whether Logan thinks the other family members are qualified to succeed him.
26:02 - 30:59 (04:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss Kendall's cathartic decision to separate himself from his father's reputation and business, and whether Logan thinks the other family members are qualified to succeed him.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The dynamic of competitiveness between parent and child is a central theme in the TV series 'Succession'.
30:59 - 40:13 (09:14)
Summary
The dynamic of competitiveness between parent and child is a central theme in the TV series 'Succession'. The same theme is also explored in the book 'The Curse' by Sarah Langan, which deals with the legacy of a cursed family from the perspective of a young girl.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
A discussion about the vulnerability of women in corporate power struggles and how they almost came to take control of the companies in the show "Succession".
40:13 - 44:53 (04:40)
Summary
A discussion about the vulnerability of women in corporate power struggles and how they almost came to take control of the companies in the show "Succession". The discussion highlights how layers of people around those in power may protect them.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Although the characters Shiv Roy from Succession and Sherry Redstone from the real-life media industry share similarities such as being female businesswomen with powerful fathers, the comparison ends there as Sherry was not sidelined like Shiv and was instead involved in the business.
44:53 - 49:14 (04:21)
Summary
Although the characters Shiv Roy from Succession and Sherry Redstone from the real-life media industry share similarities such as being female businesswomen with powerful fathers, the comparison ends there as Sherry was not sidelined like Shiv and was instead involved in the business.
Episode“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Journalists James Stewart and Rachel Abrams, along with Succession executive producer Lucy Preble, discuss the character arcs of the hit show Succession and how they resonate with real-life stories of the ultra-rich.
49:14 - 51:24 (02:09)
Summary
Journalists James Stewart and Rachel Abrams, along with Succession executive producer Lucy Preble, discuss the character arcs of the hit show Succession and how they resonate with real-life stories of the ultra-rich. Despite the drama and power struggles, they note that the show ultimately delivers a happy ending for some of its characters.