This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality actors on a set, working with Mike Nichols, Jimmy Burrows’ Zen directing style and more. I get Showtime, that’s sex. Have a question about Wil...
Feb 01, 2024•56 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about Tupperware parties, directing yourself, and the scenes that were cut for “too much chemistry.” Just put the junk in the cup. Have a question ab...
Jan 25, 2024•53 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts and fan of the show, Kristin Chenoweth to discuss Broadway, lip licks, Jimmy Burrows, and her favorite movie of 2023. Win, win win. Sneaky, s...
Jan 18, 2024•53 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley to discuss his first on-screen appearance ever, as Boy #1 in this very episode of Will & Grace! Why are you screaming at me? Have a qu...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraordinaire Bob Clendenin to talk about shooting multiple takes of the training video, getting a compliment from Jim Burrows, and why it’s not suc...
Jan 04, 2024•54 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of wine Will drinks. Then, they welcome acting legend and Jack’s actual mother, Veronica Cartwright, to talk about revisiting this episode, wond...
Dec 25, 2023•54 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, production staple from the start to the end of Will & Grace, Steve “Ball” Sandoval joins them to explain exactly what a production coordinat...
Dec 21, 2023•50 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk about the original draft of this script, and just how collaborative the writing process was. I guess there’s no arguing with frontier log...
Dec 14, 2023•49 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are all-singin’, all-dancin’ when Debbie Reynolds returns as Bobbi Adler. They talk about daylight savings, The Music Person, the Virgin Megastore, Death Of A Salesperson, Nash Bridges, and taking suggestions from the floor. Then, Will & Grace art department staple, and lead set decorator for the reboot, Peter Gurski joins them to talk about the work that went into creating new sets every week, and to show off his collection of Will & Gr...
Dec 07, 2023•57 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have a stacked episode to get a feel for, as they handle 203, “Das Boob.” They talk about (and through) invisible braces, perform the original deleted opening scene, and try to figure out why John Gregorio became Donald Dorio, and just what happened to Judy Lombardosi. Then, costume designer extraordinaire Lori Eskowitz-Carter joins them to talk about how challenging it was and how little time she had to create the iconic exploding Waterbra. Yea...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric elect to cover “Election,” the second episode of Will & Grace’s second season, and note a delightful new edginess to their characters. They talk about the large guest cast, clarify that neither of them were Dharma or Greg, and Sean reminisces about how friendly to work with that bird wasn’t. Then, they welcome back writer Adam Barr to discuss big group scenes and B-stories. Guapo, Guapo, Guapo. There, there, there. Have a question about Will...
Nov 23, 2023•48 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric crack open the second season of Will & Grace, with the titular best friends handling their codependency by moving ten feet apart, and Jack living with his new green card bride Rosario in the back of Karen’s penthouse. They discuss VHS tapes, the summer reruns that brought the show to a bigger audience, appearing in your nude, and the invention of the online reservation, and Eric talks about the first scene where he really felt comfortable as...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric close out Season 1 of Will & Grace with a special live show recorded June 12, 2023 at the SVA Theatre for the Tribeca Film Festival. They talk about Tonys, Shelley Morrison, & insuring a sports car, then welcome their special guest Debra Messing. The three talk about their character growth and hair cuts over Season 1, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce about the one line that’s never left them. Tonight on Springer: Shallow...
Nov 09, 2023•56 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric score big as they break down the ultra-competitive Alley Cats. They discuss KissCams, Free Enterprise, playing games with Biff and Reg, and Riverdance. Then, they welcome writer Alex Herschlag to talk about this very silly B story and the deleted scene that gets the A Story to the bowling lanes. She’s got a winner’s thirst, Will. Have a question about Will & Grace, Season 1 or 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail....
Nov 02, 2023•51 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are really tickled by guest star Miguel Ferrer and his deadpan delivery. They discuss Lucky Chums, the large number of Easter egg names and faces that appear, auditioning for Down With Love, and talk about the jokes they wrote for each other throughout the series. Then, they welcome Peter Chakos, the editor of the entire original run of Will & Grace, to talk about the many tricks he’d have to employ when, like this episode, he was given some...
Oct 26, 2023•49 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, there’s a lot to work out as Sean & Eric review “Will Works Out,” the only episode from the original run that was never shown in syndication. They talk about mp3.com, hollow weights, Barbra Streisand, and Jack’s silent “Funkytown.” Then, they welcome key Will & Grace writer Jon Kinnally to dig deep about this episode and its themes. Here’s a dozen shares of G.E. Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear them! Email us ...
Oct 19, 2023•52 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the debut episode for Molly Shannon’s fan favorite character, Val. They talk about kissing contests, rigged outfits, cinched jumpsuits, and wonder about all the deleted scenes in this hilarious show. Then, they welcome their producer extraordinaire, from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, Tim Kaiser comes by to explain how a TV producer gets a show like Will & Grace from script to screen. So sickie won’t be sickie anymore! Have a ...
Oct 12, 2023•52 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 05, 2023•59 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 28, 2023•49 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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 l...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dressi...
Sep 14, 2023•55 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 07, 2023•53 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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 B...
Aug 31, 2023•58 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 24, 2023•53 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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 reboo...
Aug 10, 2023•54 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 03, 2023•58 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 wi...
Jul 27, 2023•52 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 W...
Jul 20, 2023•53 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ques...
Jul 13, 2023•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 
