This week, Ben and Adam welcome actor, musician, and world-builder Janelle Monáe to the podcast to talk about their creative process and how sci-fi influences their work. They share what inspires them to build futuristic worlds like the one in Dirty Computer, why they are drawn to the concept of duality, and how family parties can be a surprising source for ... Show More
Jul 24
Your Numbers Are Bad (with Damon Lindelof and Dan Erickson)
Today is the Lost / Severance crossover we've all been waiting for. Adam sits down with Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of Lost, and Dan Erickson, the big brain who created Severance, for a wide-ranging conversation about fandom, how Lost inspired Severance, the origins of the "my ... Show More
57m 58s
Jul 10
Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)
Ben and Adam are joined today by Mike Schur, who has created or produced many of the best TV shows of the last 20 years, including Parks & Recreation, The Office, The Good Place, and, most recently, the Netflix series A Man on the Inside. They talk about the sticky philosophical ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 3
What’s Your Deal? (with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Cat Miller)
This week, Ben and Adam welcome longtime collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who recently co-created the Apple TV+ series The Studio. They talk about what influenced their distinct style of comedy, making amateur movies as kids, and they try to get to the bottom of the ag ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2024
‘Squid Game’ Season 2, ‘What If…?’ Season 3, and Ringer-Verse Recommends: December 2024
Green light! Ben and Daniel Chin discuss the second season of ‘Squid Game,’ focusing on how the streaming phenomenon follows up its first act without the element of surprise, its new spin on the formula from the sensational Season 1, and the future of the franchise. Then, they re ... Show More
1h 42m
Mar 2025
General Questions | S1E1 "Pilot"
This week, Josh and Craig sit down with HIIMYM’s co-creator, Carter Bays to discuss the origins of the show, the creative process, and the journey from pitch to pilot. They dive into the early days of development, the challenges of casting, and how the show’s unique storytelling ... Show More
42m 45s
Mar 2020
Episode 203 - Jacob Hopkins / Known For: The Amazing World of Gumball / Dragons: Rescue Riders / The Goldbergs / True Blood
Welcome back ASPers and fans of blue cats! On this week's episode, Josh sits down with actor Jacob Hopkins to discuss his transition from the most powerful vampire in "True Blood", to blue cat boy in "The Amazing World of Gumball". They also chat about how he got into acting, his ... Show More
49m 18s
Jan 2025
‘Severance’ Season 2 Premiere: Are You Innie or Outie?
Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney play the ball game to recap the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance.’ They start by briefly looking back at the first season, before discussing some behind-the-scenes context on the three-year hiatus between seasons, their anticipation for its return, ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2024
Endings and Beginnings: The Post Show Recaps Series Finale
It's the final episode of Post Show Recaps! But it's also a series of new beginners for the network's various podcasters, including three who were there from the very beginning: Josh Wigler, Rob Cesternino, and Antonio Mazzaro. The trio unite one last time to send PSR off with th ... Show More
52m 22s
Nov 2021
The Simpsons & F is for Family writer & producer Michael Price about writing Emmy-winning Comedy Shows
Today on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Tobias Vees welcome 3-time Emmy-winning writer & producer Michael Price. His long lists of credits include The Simpsons, The Simpsons Movie (2007), several Lego Star Wars Specials, F is for Family and many more! Mike dives deep into h ... Show More
59m 24s