This week, the podcast turns its focus to one of Severance's biggest influences: the science of the brain. First, Ben and Adam talk to one of their favorite fictional scientists, Karen Aldridge, who plays Dr. Asal Reghabi, about working with their science consultant on set and what it's like pretending to perform brain surgery. Then, they are joined by a rea ... Show More
Sep 2025
Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)
It's a bittersweet day, because it's Ben and Adam's final podcast episode for awhile! For this special episode, Adam talks to Yul Vazquez, who plays Petey, Mark's best friend (but Mark is just Petey's very good friend). They talk about shooting the very first scene of the show an ... Show More
33m 44s
Sep 2025
Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X (with Alia Shawkat)
For the penultimate episode of the podcast, Ben and Adam are joined by their penultimate podcast guest: Alia Shawkat, who plays Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X. They talk about Alia's early career as a child actor on Arrested Development, why she doesn't own a TV, and being type cast ... Show More
49m 4s
Aug 2025
Effort and Ease (with Merritt Wever & Ramy Youssef)
This week, Ben and Adam welcome two incredible actors to the podcast to break down the craft of performing. First, they talk to Emmy-winning actress, Merritt Wever, about joining the cast as Gretchen in season 2, the dangers of over preparing for a role, and whether Gretchen had ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
#644 ft. Steve McQueen, John David Washington & Danielle Deadwyler, Josh Cooley
It's another epic episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt sits down in person with all our guests. First, there's the great Steve McQueen, writer and director of Blitz, to talk about how he approached the World War II drama, and working with Paul Weller. [ ... Show More
1h 58m
Jun 2023
Imitation Game (with Dylan Hafer)
<p>Oh happy day, oh happy day-yyy! Sarah awakes fresh as a daisy, because her favorite flower is in bloom (she's talking about Shan). Thrilled at the opportunity to see fresh confessional looks and seasonal giggles, with equal parts curiosity and inspo about Pump Rules and RHONJ, ... Show More
1h 30m
Jan 2025
Episode 2: Money, Money, Money
Season 1 of The White Lotus highlighted money – having it and not having it. In this episode, Evan Ross Katz is joined by culture writer and podcaster Hunter Harris to dive into the show’s take on wealth and its relationship to race and class. He also hears from some of the stars ... Show More
41m 55s
Feb 2025
Episode 7: The Mike White-iverse
On this episode, host Evan Ross Katz focuses on the life and career of the man who responsible for The White Lotus: Mike White. He talks to Mike about growing up as an aspiring playwright, the part religion played in his upbringing and his point of view, and the pros and pressure ... Show More
35m 58s
Mar 2022
S1 Ep.1: “The Swan” (with Adam McKay)
In the first episode of the Winning Time podcast, host Rodney Barnes talks to executive producer, director, and “Hoop Head” Adam McKay. They discuss the origin of the series and how the showtime Lakers transformed sports entertainment in the late 70s.
The official Winning Time p ... Show More
31m 21s