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 Severance’s brilliant Prop Master, Cat Miller, to talk about building out the world of the MDR office and help answer some fan questions. To learn more a...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min
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 Ben wasn't invited to Conan's Mark Twain Prize event. Then, Ben and Adam talk with another Severace superfan -- Allen Stare, host of Severed: The Ultima...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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 question about Severance or the things that influenced it, call our hotline at 212-830-3816. We just might play your voicemail and answer your question on ...
Jun 25, 2025•2 min
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 got in a jar. Then, Ben and Adam are joined by the hosts of the podcast We Know Severance (Josh Wigler, Dr. Melissa Woodward, Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz) t...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 Zach Cherry are back on the podcast to talk about Helly and Dylan’s monumental decisions in the finale, Ben’s love of animatronics and drumlines, and th...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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 to our fan hotline. They discuss Natalie’s infamous smile, the different way she handles Milchick and Cobel, and how corporate “friendly feedback” ca...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 some of the your burning hotline questions, including: would you rather be a fetid moppet or a shambolic rube? To learn more about listener data and our ...
Mar 07, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 Gemma and Mark, and the origin story of Ms. Casey’s iconic wig. Then, Ben sits down with Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance’s main cinematographer and direct...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 of the episode and the relationships growing both inside and outside of Lumon. But wait — there’s even more! The guys also talk with Sarah Bock, who ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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, his relationship with Devon, and the actorly impulse to be liked. Then, Ben and Adam break down the rest of the episode and the challenges of crafti...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 world of Kier folk tunes he discovered while scoring this episode. Then, Ben and Adam talk about filming this monumental episode where the Outties go out-...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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. Plus, she reveals the three things she learned about goats while filming Severance: they are highly intelligent, they eat everything, and they are lit...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 asking: what do you eat for lunch at Lumon? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 questions from the Severed Floor Post Box and clairvoyant Zach Cherry predicts what will happen in next week’s episode. Our hearts go out to all those impac...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 version of a waffle party. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
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 say "go to two." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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-before-heard analysis in daily episodes, every weekday beginning Tuesday, January 7. The companion podcast will continue into Season 2, beginning Jan...
Jan 02, 2025•2 min
