3 Body Podcast

‌

Episodes

‌

3 Body Podcast

Netflix

3 Body Problem arrives on Netflix on March 21st, and The 3 Body Podcast will be with you every step of the way to dissect and discuss this mind-boggling series. Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion will talk to a range of people involved in the making of the show, including the showrunners, directors, and the VFX supervisors, to give unparalleled behind-the-scenes insight. They’ll also chat with experts in the field, from NASA scientists, to ex-CIA operatives, about the real-world implications of what unfolds on screen. The 3 Body Podcast, coming March 21st. New episodes every Thursday.

Episodes

The science behind the Staircase Project & season recap with 3 Body Problem’s showrunners

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shift their gaze to the stars, as the Staircase Project gears up to take flight. Rounding off this season of the 3 Body Podcast, Jason reconnects with showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, to discuss the implications of Saul becoming a Wallfacer, and consider where the character’s paths may take them next. Maggie also talks to fellow space scientist Bobak Ferdowsi, flight engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, and engineerin...

Apr 25, 2024•52 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Humanity’s reaction to an alien invasion & telling Will’s story

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion ponder the existential question of how humanity might react to an impending alien invasion, and take a look at how Will’s story is affecting the Oxford 5. Director Jeremy Podsewa unpacks the emotional journey of Will's story, and describes the intricacies behind filming the paper boat sequences. Elsewhere, associate professor of psychology at Arizona State University, Michael Varnum, lends his expertise, as he and Maggie hypothesize on the poss...

Apr 18, 2024•52 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Cults and The ETO & capturing the Panama Canal sequence

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shine a light on the mysterious world of the ETO. Minkie Spiro, one of 3 Body Problem’s directors, opens up about filming one the series’s most harrowing scenes and the moral quandary that unfolds in its wake. Maggie and Jason also call on the expertise of Dr. Alexandra Stein, social psychologist and author specializing in cults and extremist groups, to scrutinize the ETO, and explain the real world markers of a cult. SPOILER ALERT: We will be ...

Apr 11, 2024•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Secret government organizations & exploring the characters of Da Shi and Tatiana with Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion tackle the shady world of clandestine government operations, and put Wade’s actions under the spotlight. Cast members Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly, who play Da Shi and Tatiana, join Maggie and Jason to discuss the complexities behind their mysterious and enigmatic characters. Elsewhere former CIA officer, and founder of UAP-centric entertainment company To The Stars, Jim Semivan, lifts the lid on the techniques that governments and organizatio...

Apr 04, 2024•50 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Exploring the 3 Body Game & the Three-body problem theory explained

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion are putting on their VR headsets and stepping into the 3 Body Game. They are joined by 3 Body Problem’s VFX supervisors, Steve Kullback and Stefen Fangmeier, to discuss the creative process behind building the virtual reality game at the heart of the show. Maggie and Jason will also hear from 3 Body Problem’s science advisor, particle physicist Dr. Matthew Kenzie, as he dissects the mind-bending science we see on screen, and explains what the t...

Mar 28, 2024•46 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Entering the 3 Body Problem world & China’s Cultural Revolution

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion dive headfirst into Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, as they share their reactions to the opening episodes and welcome their first guests. Jason sits down with 3 Body Problem’s award-winning showrunners Alexander Woo (True Blood), David Benioff, and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) to talk about what it was like to adapt the wonderfully complex, hard-sci book “The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu, and what we can expect from the series. Also in this episo...

Mar 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Coming Soon…The 3 Body Podcast

Mar 04, 2024•3 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast