This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric talk about the first out-of-town episode of Will & Grace, as the crew head to Karen’s cabin in Vermont to distract Will from an unhappy anniversary. They cover fake snow, undercooked roasts, pre-show rituals, and talk about a deleted scene starring a famous TV dad. Then, they welcome the writer of this episode and many other fabulous programs, Dava Savel, to talk about her season on the show, her original draft script, and the famous “Puppy Episode” of ...
Sep 28, 2023•59 min•Ep. 17
This week on Just Jack & Will, will he/won’t he and is he/isn’t he, as Will and Grace find themselves fighting over the same guy in one of series co-creator Max Mutchnick’s favorite-ever episodes. Sean & Eric discuss the usual: needlepoint, elevator doors, golf clubs, cabanas, and gaydar, oh my. Then, they welcome composer and Sean’s actual human husband, Scott Icenogle, to talk about watching Sean watch his own show, and what Will & Grace taping Scotty saw before they even met. Ahhh, Mombasa. H...
Sep 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 16
This week on Just Jack & Will, oh brother, it’s a big bonus size two-parter, the first To Be Continued in Will & Grace history! Sean & Eric cover both installments of this family affair, as Will’s estranged brother Sam comes to town, and it takes Grace to make the peace, to break the peace, and Jack and Karen to lay down some hard truths. Then, they welcome co-creators and co-writers of these episodes, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, to talk about building out our characters’ family lives, FINGO-...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 14
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric find themselves singin’ in the praise as they review the great Debbie Reynolds’ debut as Bobbi Adler. They talk about popcorn shrimp, card game logic, stage echoes, and the fantastic blooper that really stole the show. Then, they welcome their costume designer on every season of Will & Grace, and even in their personal lives, the wonderful Lori Eskowitz-Carter, to talk about the look of all four main characters, and to tell stories of dressing Debbie. I...
Sep 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 13
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review an episode of Will & Grace that’s maid to order. They discuss the original guest star, remember the great Wendie Jo Sperber, and talk Zen gardens, tennis rackets, and staplers, oh my. Then, they welcome the writer of the episode, the fabulous Adam Barr, who does not remember this one fondly, but might be pleasantly surprised. Poor Eve! Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail...
Aug 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 12
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all nice on ice as Sean and Eric review an early Will & Grace episode which was inexplicably aired eleventh. They discuss gray chest hairs, Dominican parades, Hot Pot Guy, and the first celebrity who ever appeared as themselves, figure skating legend Rudy Galindo. Then, they welcome Sex And The City/And Just Like That… writer/director/producer Michael Patrick King to talk about writing this episode, his time on the show, and refusing notes from Jimmy Burrows. ...
Aug 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 11
This week on Just Jack & Will, eavesdrop as Sean and Eric review a Will & Grace episode about drama overheard and drama performed. Sean doesn’t remember a second of it, Eric doesn’t remember how it ends, so neither of them is prepared for Untitled Jack McFarland Fall Project Entitled Jack: A Meditation In Three Parts. Then, they welcome production designer extraordinaire Glenda Rovello to talk about creating the sets and styles of the show from the very beginning. ¡Hola! Have a question about Wi...
Aug 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 10
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review the debut of Klaus von Puppy! They talk about their own rescue dogs, Eric explains the many degrees of separation contained in a single joke, and the guys round-up every one of the pop culture references in the episode. Then, they welcome Jim Colucci, the author of Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored, to talk about his personal relationship to the show and his experience writing the book on set in Season 6. May we bite your snoots from loves? H...
Aug 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 9
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review an episode about Jack’s magic fingers and Grace’s magic tears. They talk about Eric’s accents, Sean’s physical business, and are compelled to look up “dolphin shorts and slouch socks.” Then, they welcome Bob Greenblatt, the chairman of NBCUniversal at the time of the Will & Grace reboot, to discuss his fandom of the original show, the changing landscape of gay representation on TV throughout the 90s, and we learn the origin of the reboot’s orig...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min•Ep. 8
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review the episode where Grace puts a moratorium on fun in a misguided attempt to save her love life. Topics include Lilith Fair, headstands, taxes, and Rolodexes, and they wonder where exactly Jack lives at this point in the series. Then, they welcome actor Julian McMahon to talk about his single scene appearance as “Hot Guy In Elevator,” the early days of cable TV, and the very zen piece of advice he received from Jim Burrows. Bok Choy? Bok Choy. Ha...
Jul 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 7
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review “William, Tell,” an episode with a very interesting backstory. They talk about splitting up Jack with Grace and Will with Karen, performing phone calls live, and how the show is already able to incorporate sincere emotional moments among the jokes. Then, they welcome co-creator David Kohan to discuss the original idea for this episode, and the limits of those sincere moments in the context of 1998 network television. Enjoy this episode with love ...
Jul 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 6
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the first Halloween episode of Will & Grace, and at least one of them isn’t charmed. They talk about Harlin’s eerily silent children, Grace’s Laura Petrie look, and use this episode’s formula to work out what their drag queen names would be. Then, they welcome the co-writer of the episode, Tracy Poust, who tells them the complicated backstory of how this script made it to air. Let’s shuck right down to the cob. Have a question about Will & Grace,...
Jul 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 5
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the episode that gave the world “Just Jack” and at least one of them is distracted by their own comic delivery. They talk about Jack & Karen’s strange dance, all the behind-the-scenes cameos in the cafe, and debate whether or not Grace’s catastrophic interior design is really all that bad. Then, they welcome the original Will & Grace guest star, Gary Grubbs, to talk all things Harlin Polk. And that’s with a bang. Have a question about Will & Grac...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 4
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are joined by the one-and-only Debra Messing to review the third episode of Will & Grace, in which an argument over the size of their bathrooms causes friction. They talk about Deb’s memories of being cast, golden gifts from executives, what they learned from their bloopers, and much more. Then, they go through episode three together scene-by-scene, noting all the lines they love, and all the hats they regret. It’s Just Jack…& Will…& Grace! Have a quest...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 3
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the second episode of Will & Grace, in which Grace moves in and Karen and Jack finally meet. They reenact a scene, talk about blow-up dolls, salad acting, and touching stomachs, and Sean struggles a little with early Jack. Then, they welcome legendary director James Burrows to talk about directing every single episode of Will & Grace. Peter Paul & Mary, you listeners are fabulous. Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want t...
Jun 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 2
On the first episode of Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the Will & Grace pilot, finding lots to love and some hairstyles to regret. They talk about the sharp writing, the vivid sets, the little details that can indicate a character’s backstory, and wonder how on earth anyone could have missed that Will is gay. Then, they welcome co-creator Max Mutchnick as their very first guest, who tells us about everything from the original show pitch to casting to the theme song. Shalom, our lonesome pr...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1
On this introductory episode of Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric take a Moment Of Presentness and find out about each other’s lives and careers before they even met! We learn about nine pound bowls of pasta, Super Bowl commercials, Street Justice, their auditions for Will & Jack, the original fifth character, and much more. Spend some time getting to know about Sean, Eric, and their friendship before the epic rewatch begins! Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear t...
Jun 15, 2023•38 min0
An iconic duo is back! Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack return to host the ultimate Will & Grace re-watch podcast. Each week on JUST JACK & WILL, Sean, who has never seen it before, and Eric, who may have seen it too much, break down an episode of Will & Grace with charm and chemistry. They revisit jokes, share never before heard stories, reunite with their fellow cast members and fabulous guest stars, and showcase the team who helped Will & Grace win an astounding 18 Emmy Awards. Subscribe to Siri...
Jun 05, 2023•2 min
