The Official Watchmen Podcast

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The official podcast of the HBO series Watchmen. Over three episodes, host Craig Mazin (HBO's Chernobyl) discusses Watchmen with its Executive Producer and Writer, Damon Lindelof. Join Mazin and Lindelof as they divulge narrative choices, explore the show’s connection with the groundbreaking graphic novel, and how it reflects our modern times. Watchmen airs Sundays on HBO at 9 PM.

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Interview with Writers Lila Byock, Christal Henry, and Stacy Osei-Kuffour

Host Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Emmy®-nominated Watchmen executive producer/writer Damon Lindelof discuss the writers room. Then Mazin talks with Emmy®-nominated supervising producers/writers Christal Henry and Lila Byock and story editor Stacy Osei-Kuffour about creating an anti-copaganda cop show and the terrifying experience of writing fearlessly. The Official Watchmen Podcast is produced by HBO® in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Aug 26, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Interview with Directors Nicole Kassell and Stephen Williams

Host Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Emmy®-nominated Watchmen executive producer/writer Damon Lindelof reunite to reflect on the series. Then Mazin is joined by Emmy®-nominated executive producers/directors Nicole Kassell and Stephen Williams to discuss their experiences working on Watchmen and the series’ cultural impact. The Official Watchmen Podcast is produced by HBO® in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Introducing “Lovecraft Country Radio”

Watchmen Executive Producer and Writer Damon Lindelof is back with two important announcements. First of all, The Official Watchmen Podcast is returning with two new episodes! Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) will be in conversation with Lindelof and some of the series' directors and writers. That's coming soon, but in the meantime, there's a new HBO podcast to hold you over. Lovecraft Country Radio is the official podcast of the new HBO series, Lovecraft Country. And we're sharing the pre-premiere episo...

Aug 16, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Eggs (Episodes 7 - 9)

For the podcast finale, host Craig Mazin and Watchmen writer and executive producer Damon Lindelof dive deep into episodes seven, eight and nine. They untie all the knots, from Senator Joe Keene and Judd Crawford, to Dr. Manhattan and Angela Abar, and every plotline in between. Make sure to watch the entire season of Watchmen before listening to this episode. The Official Watchmen Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Nostalgia (Episodes 4 - 6)

In this episode, Craig Mazin and Damon Lindelof dissect episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Watchmen, exploring how themes of motherhood and generational trauma are woven into the narrative through characters like Angela Abar and Laurie Blake. They unpack Adrian Veidt's bizarre experiments and his attempts to escape, and delve deep into Looking Glass's traumatic past and his eventual betrayal. A major focus is the groundbreaking revelation of Hooded Justice's true identity, highlighting racial injustice and the inherent “cultural scams” within superhero lore, culminating in the weaponization of nostalgia.

Nov 25, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2

Masks (Episodes 1-3)

Host Craig Mazin and showrunner Damon Lindelof explore the groundbreaking HBO series Watchmen, focusing on its bold thematic shift to race in America and the creative process of continuing a seminal graphic novel. They discuss the challenge of balancing homage with originality, the intricate world-building, and the show's use of "expositionless exposition" and countless Easter eggs. Lindelof also sheds light on the origins of central characters like Angela Abar and the enigmatic Adrian Veidt, promising that all mysteries will converge.

Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Official Watchmen Podcast is coming Nov 3

The Official Watchmen Podcast launches after the third episode of the series airs on November 3rd. Over three episodes, host Craig Mazin (HBO and Sky’s Chernobyl) discusses Watchmen with its Executive Producer and Writer, Damon Lindelof. Join Mazin and Lindelof as they divulge narrative choices, explore the show’s connection with the groundbreaking graphic novel, and how it reflects our modern times. Make sure to watch episodes one through three of Watchmen before listening. The Official Watchme...

Oct 25, 2019•2 min

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