Best Ben Stiller And Adam Scott Podcasts (2025)

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

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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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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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Pachinko: Soo Hugh on Family, Korean History and Finding Home 34:40

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Gabe González is joined by Soo Hugh, showrunner of the Peabody Award-winning series Pachinko, Apple TV’s trilingual series set in Japan and Korea. Pachinko is an epic family drama spanning more than sixty years of history, during and after the Japanese occupation of Korea. Through the eyes of protagonist Sunja, who moves to Japan with her husband a…

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'Dept. Q' Writer & Director Scott Frank comes in for questioning 41:30

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As a former detective and a former resident of Edinburgh, respectively, we jumped at the chance to sit down with the Writer and Director of the new Netflix crime drama 'Dept. Q' for our first ever in-person interview. In this episode, we chat with Scott Frank about filming in Scotland and mastering the local slang, his research into real life detec…

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Interview: Marc Geller (aka Kier Eagan) 1:12:10

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we sit in hiatus between Seasons 2 and 3. Your host Ian Buckley is joined in this very special episode by an honoured guest as Marc Geller, the man behind the enigmatic Kier Eagan, graces the podcast with his presence. What Lumon secrets might he reveal? Please follow Marc on Instagram:…

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We Are Lady Parts: Nida Manzoor on Punk Music, Not Selling Out and The Burden of Representation 35:13

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Executive Director of the Peabody Awards and resident musician Jeffrey Jones talks with Nida Manzoor, creator and writer of the Peabody Award-winning We Are Lady Parts and the action comedy film, Polite Society. They dive deep into the show’s delightful use of punk music; Nida’s musical inspirations, as well as teaming up with her siblings to write…

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What do Trump's movie tariffs actually mean? We ask the experts 48:32

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In our first ever emergency episode, we unpick Donald Trump's 'tweet-bomb' from last week in which he announced a 100% tariff on all movies made in "foreign lands." This left a lot of us asking what this announcement might mean for the film industry in the UK and the US, so in this episode we try to make sense of the madness with the help of some e…

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Hacks: Jen Statsky and Margaret Cho on Women Hacking the Comedy Business 39:34

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Host Gabe González sits down with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series Hacks. We talk with Statsky about the complex relationship between the show’s two central characters - and their stark generational divide and friendship, while delving into broader themes of the complex history of women in comedy and the importance of f…

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Andor: Tony Gilroy on Oppressive Regimes and Popular Revolutions 36:01

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This week on We Disrupt This Broadcast, we’re talking about one of the most thrilling and politically thoughtful shows out right now - Andor. Peabody Awards Executive Director Jeffrey Jones talks with Andor creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy about the ideologies explored in the Disney+ series in the Star Wars story universe. They dive into how revo…

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Our outies met Ben Stiller and Adam Scott! BTS at the 'Severance' finale screening in London 31:27

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Talk about ‘Severance’ on your podcast enough and you might just get invited to a screening Q&A. That’s what happened to us anyway when we got to go to the season finale event at Everyman Cinemas in London and mingle with the cast and crew. To kick off Season 5 we're finally fulfilling our dream of becoming a 'Severance' podcast, for one episode at…

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

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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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Severance 2x10: Cold Harbor 1:38:20

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we conclude coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate finish the last 4% of their refinement, which means they get to discuss, with verve and wiles, 2x10 'Cold Harbor'. Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer Tony Bl…

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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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Severance: Ben Stiller & Adam Scott talk Severance, Corporate Abuse and Keeping our Humanity 39:23

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Host Gabe González takes a dive into the unsettling corporate world of the Peabody award-winning show Severance. Through the dystopian and satirical concept of splitting one’s consciousness into an “innie” (work self) and “outie” (home self), Severance explores the lengths corporations will go to dehumanize its workforce and the ways in which worke…

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Severance 2x09: The After Hours 1:23:39

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate watch all of the threads come together for 2x09 'The After Hours', but where will all the pieces land? Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer Tony Black Follow I…

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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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Severance 2x08: Sweet Vitriol 1:03:57

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate witness the return of a familiar face in 2x08 'Sweet Vitriol', heading away from the severed floor to explore her journey... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Produc…

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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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Severance 2x07: Chikhai Bardo 1:32:34

4M ago1:32:34

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head into multiple instances of severance for the seventh episode, 2x07 'Chikhai Bardo', but just who will emerge from the testing floor intact? Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Appleg…

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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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Mo: Mo Amer on Immigration, Palestine, and Reppin H-Town 38:36

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Comedian, writer and actor Mo Amer joins host Gabe González to talk about his Peabody-award winning show Mo. The show is a heartfelt yet hilarious glimpse into the lives of a Palestinian-American family waiting to be granted asylum in the US. The show explores grief, trauma, and our complicated immigration system while also depicting Amer’s deep lo…

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Severance 2x06: Attila 1:17:37

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head back down to the severed floor for the sixth episode, 2x06 'Attila', and see what they can refine from it... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer Tony Bla…

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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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Severance 2x05: Trojan's Horse 1:27:13

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head back down to the severed floor for the fifth episode, 2x05 'Trojan's Horse', and see what they can refine from it... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer …

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

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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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Severance 2x04: Woe's Hollow 1:29:54

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head off for some team building outdoors for the fourth episode, 2x04 'Woe's Hollow', but will they come back in one piece? Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Produce…

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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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Shrinking/Ted Lasso: Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein on Masculinity, Mental Health, and Forgiveness 40:23

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Jeffrey Jones, Executive Director of the Peabody Awards, dives into the topic of men’s mental health with guests Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. Bill Lawrence is the showrunner and creator of the Peabody-award winning series, Scrubs and Ted Lasso, as well as the current Apple+ hit Shrinking. His series have a central focus on the importance of m…

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Severance 2x03: Who Is Alive? 1:30:25

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head back down to the severed floor to data mine the third episode, 2x03 'Who Is Alive?', and see what they manage to refine... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Pro…

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

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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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Season 2 Trailer - We Disrupt This Broadcast 2:18

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We are back for season 2. Join us as we talk to the risk takers that help reinvent and reimagine the kinds of stories we see on TV and who disrupt what we’ve come to expect on our screens and in our culture. We Disrupt This Broadcast, a podcast from The Peabody Awards and Center for Media & Social Impact is produced and distributed in partnership w…

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Severance 2x02: Goodbye, Mrs Selvig 1:19:37

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we continue coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head back down to the severed floor to data mine the second episode, 2x02 'Goodbye, Mrs Selvig', and see what they manage to refine... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Execut…

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

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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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Severance 2x01: Hello, Ms Cobel 1:02:02

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we begin coverage of the much-anticipated Season 2. Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate head back down to the severed floor to data mine the premiere, 2x01 'Hello, Ms Cobel', and see what they manage to refine... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer …

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

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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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Severance Season 2 Final Preview 51:16

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST Your hosts Ian Buckley & Sarah Applegate preview Season 2 one last time before the imminent premiere... Host / Editor Ian Buckley Co-Host Sarah Applegate Executive Producer Tony Black Follow Illumination Above All on social media: Twitter: @severancepod BlueSky: @severancepod.bsky.social I…

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

6M 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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'Home Alone' costumes and Carling... it's the Pod Quiz Christmas Special! 58:22

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'Tis the season finale, so our now traditional Pod Quiz is back with a festive twist! Once again, we’ve spared all expense to make fancy dress costumes (this time as the Wet Bandits themselves, Harry and Marv) for our end-of-season Christmas party. Join us for a special episode stuffed with the best bits from the past 10 weeks as Laura get’s grille…

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Bluey: Creator Joe Brumm on Why Play is Essential to Shaping Good Humans 42:15

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In this episode of We Disrupt this Broadcast, Gabe González introduces us to the Peabody Award-winning series, Bluey, an outstanding animated children’s show that has become renowned as the best family co-viewing experience. WDTB Executive Producer Caty Borum interviews creator and writer Joe Brumm about how he developed a series that is funny, hea…

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'Paddington in Peru' Production Designer Andy Kelly answers questions from kids 37:51

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Let’s prepare for Paddington! Laura has returned from digging in the credits of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ having successfully unearthed the Production Designer, Andy Kelly, and the famous bear’s biggest fans have turned out in force to ask him about the movie. Standby for cuteness as the kids put their questions to Andy, and we find out the answers to …