Best Allen Stare Podcasts (2025)

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Points of Vibration (with Conan O'Brien and Allen Stare) 1:12:11

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26d ago1:12:11

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It's been a few months since the season two finale, but Ben and Adam just couldn't stay away from the mic. For their first episode back, they sit down with Conan O'Brien, a Severance superfan, to discuss how he inspired a pivotal scene from the finale, the fear and risk involved with making creative work, and they try to get to the bottom of why Be…

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I'm Actorbot (with Janelle Monáe & Sarah Edwards) 1:19:48

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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 s…

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S2E21 - REWATCH06-PT01 - Atilla 1:12:06

5d ago1:12:06

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WELCOME BACK, REFINER!! This time we're getting into the first half of the sixth episode of Season 2 of 'Severance.' This one is called "Atilla." Not gonna lie to you, there's a lot of smooching in this one, Refiner. Innie-Dylan and Gretchen are are all over each other down in the Outie Family Visitation Suite. Mark and innie-Helly R. have taken ov…

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Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard) 1:10:08

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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 questions that influence both Severance and Mike’s work, and the chall…

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S2E20 - REWATCH05-PT02 - Trojan's Horse 1:19:50

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COME ON, REFINER! GET DOWN HERE, WE'VE GOT A BUSY DAY AHEAD OF US!! We've got a funeral to get to for one thing. Irv's funeral, where we are going to meet the "Irv-head" melon. Dylan will be delivering the Eulogy. Ms. Huang is scheduled to provide accompaniment on Theremin. After the funeral we need to rush off to Seth's first monthly performance r…

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What’s Your Deal? (with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Cat Miller) 1:20:47

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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 age old question: Is falling funny? Then, Ben and Adam are joined by Sev…

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S2E19 - REWATCH05-PT01 - Trojan's Horse 1:15:40

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READY TO GET BACK TO WORK, REFINER? It seems like ages since we've been down on the Severed Floor just...refining. This episode is trying to get us back on the refinement track. There will be obstacles, of course, like the gang's on-going suspicion about Helly. She's really Helly! I'm just SURE of it. (Or am I??) There's going to be a funeral...Lum…

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We're coming back! 1:46

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The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is BACK this summer with five new episodes. Every week, starting Thursday, June 26th, Ben and Adam will unpack the movies and tv shows that have influenced Severance with very special guests. And they'll also talk with more Severance superfans about their burning questions. If you’ve got a quest…

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S2E18 - REWATCH04-PT02 - Woe's Hollow 1:35:38

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WELCOME BACK, REFINER! WE'RE ABOUT TO REACH THE HOLLOW!! Last we left our snowbound innies, they'd just met up with a disgusting dead seal. Irv wanted to eat it, no one else was so inclined. Now, the innies are about to reach their objective: Woe's Hollow. Here they will enjoy copious 'luxury meats' (?) along with unlimited toasted marshmallows and…

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S2E17 - REWATCH04-PT01 - Woe's Hollow 1:02:41

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WELCOME BACK, REFINER! YOU'RE JUST IN TIME FOR THE ORTBO!! Not sure about an 'ORTBO'? Oh, that's not a problem. We've got marshmallows for the fire and seal meat a'plenty! (Is seal a 'luxury meat'?) It's one of the most unique and oddly compelling episodes of the entire series. This week, Refiner, we're headed to "Woe's Hollow"!! Our adventure begi…

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S2E16 - REWATCH03-PT02 - Who is Alive? 1:09:27

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GLAD TO SEE YOU'VE RETURNED TO THE SEVERED FLOOR, REFINER! After last week, I thought you might have stayed with the goat people. This episode is chock full of everything that makes 'Severance' great. This time, we're going to head to the Outie Family Visitation Suite for the first time! Dylan has earned 18 minutes! Plus, Mark is able to finally ge…

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S2E15 - REWATCH03-PT01 - Who is Alive? 1:05:36

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WELCOME BACK TO THE SEVERED FLOOR, REFINER! The gang's all back together in MDR. Well, of course, with the notable personage of Helena Eagan secretly trying to fill a 'Helly R.' shaped hole at the Diamond Desk. She's doing enough of a job to fool Mark...kinda. He might be suspicious. Mark is empowered by Lumon's new 'we're listening' campaign. He's…

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S2E14 - REWATCH02-PT02 - Goodbye Mrs. Selvig 1:00:12

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HEY, REFINER! NO MESSING AROUND...WE'VE GOT A FILE TO GET TO!! Time to keep it going with Part TWO of the 'all outie' episode!! What were the outies up to as Mark and the gang were trying to get back to work? Mostly getting fired and re-hired by Lumon. We see Seth Milchick is a motorcycle guy. Dylan tries to get another job...but we learn being sev…

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S2E13 - REWATCH02-PT01 - Goodbye Mrs. Selvig 1:00:04

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HEY, REFINER! GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!! So, are you curious as to what was going on with those outies during the last week? We saw Mark and what's left of the MDR crew re-assemble at the diamond desk during Episode One. It was a busy week down on the Severed Floor with a lot of weird twists. This episode fills in those outie details. It's an 'all outi…

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S2E12 - REWATCH01-PT02 - Hello Ms. Cobel 57:22

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READY FOR PART TWO, REFINER?? SURE YOU ARE! So glad to have you back on the Severed Floor. No fancy intros, no wordy descriptions. You know why you're here. We've got a file to get back to. It's time to open "Hello Ms. Cobel" PT2...and let's GO!! **** A BIG 'thank you' to new Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding …

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S2E11 - REWATCH01-PT01 - Hello Ms. Cobel 1:05:26

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WOW, REFINER! GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK!! It's time to head back down to the Severed Floor of Lumon Industries. The Rewatch is ON!! We're going to fully review every moment of Season Two of 'Severance.' This episode, "Hello, Ms. Cobel" was the premier for Season Two. There had been a nearly three year lag since the final moments of Season One left us …

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Who Are You? (with SZA, Dan Erickson, and We Know Severance) 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

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The second season may be over, but the Severance Podcast is back with an extra special bonus episode, where Ben and Adam look at all of season 2 with some incredible guests. First, they welcome back everyone’s favorite brain-in-a-jar, Severance creator Dan Erickson, to answer your hotline questions and uncover the origin story behind how his brain …

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S2E10 - EpiCap10 - Cold Harbor (Finale) 42:13

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IT'S FINALE TIME, REFINER!! Strap yourself in! Mark is meeting with Cobel, Devon and...Mark. You heard me. We've got a fantastic 75 minutes in store this week. Some revelations, a lot of action, a few heartbreaking moments and, of course, goats. The sacred mission of the Goats is revealed!! We also discover how the goats are used in service to Kier…

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S2-SPECIAL- An Interview with Marc Geller (Kier Eagan) 8:40

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IT'S AN END OF SEASON SURPRISE!! Hey, Refiner! I know you're bummed because the season is over...so am I. What will lift your funk? How about a quick discussion with Kier Eagan himself, Mr. Marc Geller! Marc was kind enough to give the "Severed" podcast a few minutes of his precious time. With Refiners completing their 25th file, he has been pretty…

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S2E10: Cold Harbor (with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry) 1:23:06

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It is a momentous day — the season finale podcast is here! To break down Season 2 Episode 10, Ben and Adam are joined by Icelandic superstar Darri Olafsson, who plays Lumon’s very-own Mr. Drummond. He reveals how he balances playing a bureaucrat who is also an enforcer and how common it is to hang out with Björk in Iceland. Then, Britt Lower and Za…

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S2E09 - EpiCap09 - The After Hours 31:37

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HEY, REFINER! WE'RE BACK IN KIER!! It was a long drive, but the action is back in Kier this week. And talk about action! Stuff is happening EVERYWHERE! Mark still hasn't made it into work. Basement brain surgery will do that to you. Helena is having eggs for breakfast as creepy ol' Daddy Jame watches. Later, Daddy Jame makes a visit to the severed …

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S2E9: The After Hours (with Sydney Cole Alexander) 1:04:30

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If you did a word cloud of this week’s podcast episode, the number one word would be PENULTIMATE. Because this week, we’re talking all about Season 2 Episode 9 — that’s right, it’s the penultimate episode of the season. For this momentous occasion, Ben and Adam are joined by Sydney Cole Alexander, who plays Natalie, conduit to the Board and conduit…

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S2E08 - EpiCap08 - Sweet Vitriol 25:39

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READY FOR A ROADTRIP, REFINER?! Harmony Cobel is headed home, and we're going with her. She's taking a long run up the coast to the little harbor town of Salt's Neck. It's where Harmony grew up and Lumon used to own a huge Ether Mill. The Ether Mill is long gone. With it went most of the residents. The ones who remain are dirt poor and addicted to …

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S2E8: Sweet Vitriol (with Patricia Arquette and Jimmy Kimmel) 55:49

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For Season 2 Episode 8 of Severance, it’s the Harmony Cobel Show. And there’s no one better to break it down with Ben and Adam than Cobel herself — Patricia Arquette! They talk all about how she built Cobel’s backstory and how Newfoundland became the perfect Salt’s Neck. Then, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance superfan Jimmy Kimmel to answer som…

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S2E07 - EpiCap07 - Chikhai Bardo 33:20

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GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK, REFINER! Wow, is there a treat for you this week! This might even be better than the melon bar. It's an all new episode directed by an all new director. Jessica Lee Gagne is the stellar Director of Photography for all of Season One and Season Two so far. This week, she's taking the big chair and calling the shots as Director.…

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S2E7: Chikhai Bardo (with Dichen Lachman and Jessica Lee Gagné) 1:18:54

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This week, it’s finally time to take the elevator down to the testing floor. To break down all the revelations in Season 2 Episode 7, Ben and Adam are joined by Dichen Lachman, who plays Gemma / Ms. Casey. She shares what it was like filming in a brand new location with a new cast of characters, how she and Adam built out the relationship between G…

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S2E06 - EpiCap06 - Atilla 32:53

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WELCOME BACK, REFINER! Hey, hope you brought the wine! I'm kidding! Welcome to the Valentine's episode of 'Severance'...a week late. Mark and Helly, and that's real life Helly R., are getting busy in another department. She wanted her 'own' memory. Mark S. was more than happy to make that happen. Dylan and Gretchen are 'enjoying the hugging' in the…

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S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock) 1:14:06

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Legendary actor Christopher Walken, who plays Burt, is on the podcast this week to nerd out about acting with Ben and help break down Season 2 Episode 6. He reflects on the unique energy between him and John Turturro, playing two different sides of Burt, and why Bugs Bunny might be the greatest actor of all time. Then, Ben and Adam discuss the rest…

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S2E05 - EpiCap05 - Trojan's Horse 31:13

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WE'RE HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON, REFINER! Back again? So glad to have you! This week everyone is dealing with the fallout from the ORTBO. No more innie-Irv, and no WAY Helena Eagan is going back down there. She has a few choice words for those innies. It's not Helena Mark S. wants anyway, he wants his Helly R. back! We haven't seen her since the e…

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S2E5: Trojan's Horse (with Michael Chernus) 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

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This week, Ben and Adam welcome Michael Chernus — who plays Ricken Hale, the visionary author of “The You You Are” — to help unpack Season 2 Episode 5. And while you might expect Ricken to host a podcast of his own, Michael reveals that Ricken is actually post-podcast, so today’s episode is a really big deal. Together, they discuss Ricken’s writing…

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S2E04 - EpiCap04 - Woe's Hollow 29:55

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WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPICAP. THIS ONE IS HUGE! Back again? So glad to have you! This week, the MDR crew is headed outside...yes, outside. It's all a part of the 'New' Lumon (Lumon is listening!). The innies said they wanted to go outside...so here they are! Lumon has deposited them in an incredibly snowy and desolate area around a place called "Woe's…

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S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro) 1:06:30

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For Season 2 Episode 4, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance’s Emmy-winning composer, Theodore Shapiro — or, Teddy Shaps, as his friends call him. He pulls back the curtain on his long-standing collaboration with Ben Stiller, going all the way back to 2004’s Dodgeball; the four chords that unlocked Severance’s ear-worm of a main theme; and the worl…

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S2E03 - EpiCap03 - Who Is Alive? 26:02

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WELCOME BACK REFINER! (Why are you squinting?) It seems like every episode so far in Season Two has been jam packed. This time around, in "Who is Alive?", we've got departmental reunions, Family Visitations, re-canonical paintings and a whole LOT of Goats! Yes, dear refiner, we return to the goat room...but it's not just the goat room. What we thou…

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S2E3: Who Is Alive? (with Gwendoline Christie) 1:03:53

6M ago1:03:53

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To unpack Season 2 Episode 3, Ben and Adam are joined by Gwendoline Christie, who plays a mysterious new Lumon employee, for her first ever podcast. And she’s a natural! They talk all about her unique acting journey, the power of leaning into the absurd and obscene, and how protective her character is of her department -- the people and the goats. …

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S2E02 - EpiCap02 - Goodbye Mrs. Selvig 24:49

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SEASON 2 ROLLS ON WITH THE 'ALL OUTIE' SHOW! Welcome back, Refiner! The fun of Season Two continues with EpiCap number two from "Severed." So, were you curious as to what was going on with our outies during that last episode? Then you're gonna LOVE this episode! We discover the "Uprising" only took place a few days ago. Dylan and Irv were fired ini…

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S2E2: Goodbye Mrs. Selvig (with Dan Erickson) 1:04:06

6M ago1:04:06

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Everyone’s favorite brain in a jar, Severance creator Dan Erickson, is back with Ben and Adam to talk about Season 2 Episode 2. Dan reflects on creating an all-Outtie episode, wearing uncomfortable shoes in solidarity with actors, and the shared door-factory-universe between Severance and Monsters Inc. They also answer the question everyone’s been …

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S2E01 - EpiCap01 - Hello Ms. Cobel 24:50

6M ago24:50

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TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK, REFINER! It's been far too long since there's been productive output from the Severed Floor. Now that Season Two is underway, the "Severed" Podcast will be doing weekly "EpiCaps" (EPIsode reCAPS...get it?). This is NOT the detailed, shot-by-shot breakdown normally done as a re-watch. The re-watch episodes will be released …

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S2E1: Hello, Ms. Cobel (with Tramell Tillman) 1:14:47

6M ago1:14:47

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The wait is over. Ben and Adam break down the Season 2 Premiere with the incredible Tramell Tillman — aka Mr. Milchick, aka Mr. Milkshake. Tramell shares what it means for Milchick to become the new Floor Manager and argues that he really isn’t all that bad, once you get to know him. Plus, the pod unveils a few new perks: the guys answer fan questi…

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S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart) 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

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Ben and Adam welcome Jon Stewart — a borderline obsessive Severance superfan — to unpack the suspenseful Season 1 Finale. And he is here to demand answers. Jon talks about his visit to the set, the challenges of taking creative big swings, his constructive criticism on season 1 (spoiler alert: it’s all about wingspan), and The Daily Show’s very own…

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S1E8: What's for Dinner? (with John Turturro) 59:36

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Hollywood legend John Turturro, aka "Irving," joins the boys for their recap of Season 1 Episode 8, and he brought gossip! John gives us the skinny on his longtime working relationship with Christopher Walken, his friendship with Zach Cherry, and his missed connection with one of cinema's most celebrated auteurs. To learn more about listener data a…

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S1E7: Defiant Jazz (with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard) 1:19:41

6M ago1:19:41

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This was Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell's first time ever being on a podcast! Just kidding, but their recap of Season 1 Episode 7 features what is probably the podcast debut of Kristen's uncanny Patricia Arquette impression. Come for an obsessively detailed deep dive into the Music Dance Experience; stay to learn what Dax and Kristen mean when they s…

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S1E47-SEVERED: S2 Programming Notes for the 'Severed' Podcast 5:21

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HEY, REFINER! SORRY TO BOTHER YOU AT HOME... I have a little something we need to discuss. It just couldn't wait until the next time you were back on the Severed Floor. I'll only need you for less time than it takes a four-year-old to count to one thousand. Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recordi…

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S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman) 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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For Season 1 Episode 6, Ben and Adam are joined by Emmy-award nominated editor extraordinaire Geoff Richman, who offers a window into the intricate post-production process and talks about watching the show evolve throughout the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn …

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S1E5: The Grim Barbarity Of Optics and Design (with Jen Tullock) 1:14:41

6M ago1:14:41

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Ben and Adam are joined for a recap of Season 1 Episode 5 by the inimitable Jen Tullock, aka Mark's sister "Devon." They consider Devon and Ricken's unlikely courtship, the concept of "birthing retreats," and some far-out fan theories from Reddit about the mysterious baby goats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt…

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S1E4: The You You Are 57:45

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It's just Ben and Adam this week, and boy do the boys have a lot to say about Season 1 Episode 4. They'll also get into Ben's passion for self-help literature, Adam's love for his Eastbound & Down fleece half-zip, and their shared dedication to getting a good night's sleep. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://…

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S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower) 1:14:12

7M ago1:14:12

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The one and only Britt Lower, aka "Helly," joins Ben and Adam to dissect Season 1 Episode 3, and to help answer your burning questions about America's own Ben Stiller, including: Why is he obsessed with Adam Scott's hair? What is the name of his alter ego? What's his beef with daylight savings? To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac…

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S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry) 51:54

7M ago51:54

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This week, Ben and Adam unpack Season 1 Episode 2 with finger-trap connoisseur and all-around legend Zach Cherry, aka “Dylan.” Digressions include improvising with or without permission, John Turturro's brief but impactful tenure on USA's "Monk," and how fun it is to be on your phone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi…

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S1E1: Good News About Hell (with Dan Erickson and Jackie Cohn) 1:10:11

7M ago1:10:11

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In the Season 1 premiere, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn to discuss the origins and execution of the series' iconic pilot. They'll get into the mythic early drafts, Dan's mind-numbing (and Severance-inspiring) career before breaking into show biz, and much more. To learn more about liste…

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Introducing The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott 2:14

7M ago2:14

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The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the AppleTV+ workplace thriller with the series’ creators, cast, crew, and celebrity superfans. Executive producer/director Ben Stiller and star/executive producer Adam Scott will rewatch every episode of Season 1 and share in-depth, never…

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S1E46 - SEVERED-S2 Sneak Peek Promo Breakdown 42:52

7M ago42:52

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WELCOME BACK, REFINER! Didn't really expect to see you again until after the holidays. AppleTV+ just couldn't help themselves. They decided to release the first 8 minutes of the first episode of the new season. They did this on December 23rd, so I was a bit occupied at the time. But I'm back to the editor and I've had a chance to break it down! SPO…