Misha Collins is back on the podcast to help launch Season 7. We hear how the producers tried to write Castiel off the show (again). Plus, we hear great behind-the-scenes stories about goo, vomit, and the direction Misha got on how to play Castiel. Try Magic Mind today! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code SUPERNATURAL20 at checkout. You can claim it at https://magicmind.com/supernatural Learn more a...
Mar 10, 2025•52 min•Season 7Ep. 1
It's been 3 years since we started the podcast. So, we decided to go back to the beginning and republish the pilot episode featuring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. Wow, our podcast has evolved! Rob and Rich are so earnest! Take this road down memory lane with us. What do you think about the differences? We look forward to looking back 3 years from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•49 min
Hosts Rob Benedict and Rich Speight, Jr. are joined by producers Steve Hein and Trae Budde to try and pick their top 5 episodes from Season 6 of Supernatural, but there is a twist! Become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/SPNthenandnow to get lots of cool stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Sebastian Roche (Balthazar) joins the podcast. He talks about getting the gig, the other roles he auditioned for, how he isn't too much different from the character, and why he didn't come back. Rob and Rich wish they had a cool accent. https://www.patreon.com/c/SPNthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Director John Showalter talks to us about some behind the scenes moments and discusses the performances of Jensen, Cindy and Sebastian. Rob and Rich are surprised to learn that H.P. Lovecraft is a real person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 21
This is a big Castiel episode and was a big swing for the team. Ben shares his experiences directing versus writing and why he enjoys "pajama work" over "muddy boots" work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Writer Adam Glass talks about killing the big-bad a little early, secrets from the writers' room, and how much of him (and others) ends up in the scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Everyone on the show had been waiting seasons to make a western and for the appearance of Samuel Colt. Director Guy Norman Bee gives us the inside scoop on what it was like to be on the set, how Jensen hurt his hand in the showdown and easter eggs you might have missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 18
It's always great to hear from Jim Beaver. Hear some great behind the scenes stories of working with Samantha Ferris. Rob and Rich have a unique point of view on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Guest star Steven Williams (Rufus) joins the podcast. Steven has an amazing career and perspective. Rufus, Bobby's one-time partner is a legendary hunter in the Supernatural world. Hear how Steven brought him to life. Rob and Rich share their delightful review of the ear-worm episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 16
We're finally there folks. Writer Ben Edlund dives deep into The French Mistake with Rob and Rich. The guys talk about the logic of the episode, how it came together, and what might have happened to Jared and Jensen on "Earth 2." Go to NordVPN.com/supernatural to get 4-Extra Months on a 2-Year Plan! NordVPN.com/supernatural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 15
Well...they all can't be winners. Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to discuss the episode. He shares stories about how the mannequin's came together, real doll stories, and putting the show together in the edit. Fun Fact: Director Jeannot Szwarc directed Rob and Rich in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/supernatural... our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Learn more about your ad choic...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Supervising Sound Editor Michael Lawshe is back on the podcast. Be sure to listen to this one on fancy headphones or in your screening room with your 7.1 Dolby surround sound system. Hear about the sounds of hell and how to create a good beat down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Dragons! Director Phil Sgriccia joins the podcast to talk about Jensen trying to pull the sword, expanding what "supernatural" is, and great cast members. Rob misses Souless Sam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Need some help getting through the Thanksgiving holidays? Please enjoy this sample episode of Anomalie where Ruth Connell (Rowena) takes you on a journey to a magical enclave to teach you a strength incantaion, allowing you to manifest a better now. Seek Anomalie. Hear its magic. www.seekanomalie.com https://www.instagram.com/seekanomalie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024•31 min
Cindy Sampson, who plays Lisa Braeden, joins the podcast. It's an excellent conversation about Dean Winchester, Supernatural, and Ben's real father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2024•56 min
Lindey McKeon, who plays everyones favorite reaper Tessa, joins the podcast. Did Tessa and Dean have a secret crush? Will Sam go crazy with his soul back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Rachel Miner played Meg in 11 episodes of Supernaturel. She share behind the scenes stories of working with Jared and Jensen, on screen kisses, and leather bikinis. She shares about how she handled her MS with the show and her experiences at conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Hear about writer Ben Edlund's fascination with fairies since childhood. As Ben does, he goes deep into the meaning of being the firstborn. He, at one point, thought an entire season about fairies and the fairy realm would be fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Jared Padalecki's stunt double, Mike Carpenter, joins us for a conversation about stunts on Supernatural. Mike worked as Jared's stunt double for all 15 seasons of the show. We also have a few producers and crew members sharing their favorite memories about Lou Bollo, the SPN stunt coordinator, who passed away in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2024•58 min
Writer and executive producer Adam Glass joins the conversation. We talk about creepy casting, the love of comic books, and why fans don't like dogs as bad guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Director of the episode Guy Norman Bee comes back to the series. The last episode he directed was Asylum from season 1. He shares behind the scenes stories about vampires, stunts, and why nobody likes the Campbells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Writers Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder join the podcast to share their thoughts about writing for characters like Dean, Sam, and Bobby, where the ideas for the episode came from, and why Gabriel doesn't have his horn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 6
We talk to Boris the Vampire about casting Jensen in a movie, doing stunts, passing kidney stones and Boris being a 14 year old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Rob and Rich have been on a breakneck schedule, so we weren't able to complete the interview in time for the podcast. However, please enjoy Rob and Rich's review, the deep dive into mythology, and some fun trivia about the episode. Our featured interview with Joseph Reitman (Boris the vampire) will be coming out this Wednesday or Thursday. Vampires and Twilight! Love you! Mean it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Sherriff Jody Mills returns in this classic episode. Kim Rhodes shares her thoughts on the return to the show, working with director Jensen Ackles, and planting the seeds for Jody and Bobby's relationship. The eternal conversation about spin-offs continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Director Robert Singer joins the conversation to share behind the scenes of this gross episode. He also talks about changes in show-runners and talks about the talent directing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Director John Showalter shares stories of working with babies, his journey with Supernatural, and behind-the-scenes stories. Do you think we'll ever see that rewatch project Jensen and Danneel made? Sam + Dean + Babies = Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Mitch Pileggi (Samuel Campbell) joins the podcast. He gives the fellas a peak into what's to come for Season 6. Sam is back and he is acting weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 02, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Rob and Rich fight to the death to select the top 5 episodes from Season 5. The final choice will melt your eyeballs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 23
