Supernatural Then and Now

It's so great to have Felicia Day back on the podcast! Her portrayal of Charlie Bradbury is an important brick in the wall of Supernatural. She discusses working with Bob Singer, the incident on set that made her leave her body, and working with Robbie Thompson. She also discusses her new book! Rob and Rick learn about dream-hacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You talking to me? Director Guy Norman Bee returns to the podcast to discuss this heavy episode. Sam is making his way through the trails, and like a true hero, has gone to hell and back. Hear stories about the graffiti, creating hell, and having an episode with such a big cast. It's great to see Bobby again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Madison McLaughlin joins the podcast to discuss her role as Krissy Chambers. She shares on the set stories about Jensen Ackles and John Showalter being paternal on set, the challenges of being young in Hollywood, and the joy of the SPN Family. Rob and Rich learn about movies where kids hunt monsters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is always sad to see a character go in Supernatural, but it is always great to chat with Rachel Miner about our favorite television show. The pieces of season 8 are coming together! Hear from Rachel about her swan song with the show, flirting with...everyone, and how she got her start in acting. Rob and Rich learn about creepy crypts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are solving a crime from the past. Rob and Rich never reviewed the pilot of Supernatural or gave it a beard rating, so we are going back to the first episode to fix this mistake. Rob and Rich finally rewatch (as opposed to watching for the first time) the first episode of Supernatural and give it the rating it deserves. Plus, listen to the original interview with Jared and Jensen all over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not see his name in the credits, but Chad Kennedy had a big hand in the execution of Supernatural. A fan of the series from the start, Chad served as the supervising executive from Warner Brothers for 11 seasons. Hear how he got his start in the business, insider info on Warner Brothers, and why the themes of this episode served as an analogy for the season. Rob and Rich remember the titan Prometheus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to break down the post-production craft behind Supernatural’s “Man’s Best Friend with Benefits.” From refining pacing, to visual effects, sound design, and emotional continuity, Todd reveals how the episode evolves from script to screen. The trio discuss Chritian Campbell and Mischael Morgan's stellar performances. Rob and Rich get familiar with "familiars." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Parks, long time assistant director, joins the podcast to discuss his directorial debut on Supernatural. We love how the middle of Season 8 is such a shift for the Supernatural team, with so many of them getting a chance to try new roles on set. Kevin discusses working with Jared and Jensen, flexing new muscles, and hell-hounds. Rob and Rich learn about divine trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Rose joins the podcast for this fan favorite episode. He, Rob and Rich discuss shooting on set, Adam's approach to the role, and Nazi Nercomancers. Rob and Rich learn what a Golem is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serge Ladouceur returns to the podcast. This time not as Cinematographer by as a director! He, Rob, and Rich dig into this fan favorite episode. We hear about the excellent performances of Gil McKinney and Alaina Huffman. We hear the story of how Serge got bumped up and what didn't make it into the episode. Rob and Rich learn cool things about demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Creasser returns to the podcast to discuss his turn as Cinematographer on this fan favorite episode. They discuss the joy of working with Felicia Day and her return to the role of Charlie Bradbury. They celebrate late director Jeannot Szwarc. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Celtic trees. Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to videos, live-streams, and bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SPNthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Johnston, who played Samandriel, joins the podcast to discuss his role and experience with the show. The team discusses the thing on Samandriel's head, the joy of coming back as a guest actor, screaming, and hijinks. Do you think Matt Pike (Bugs) grew up to be Samandriel's vessel? #hotdogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor Jimmy Pickel joins the podcast to talk about his experience editing Citizen Fang. The conversation covers his start with the show, how he can enhance a moment, the inner-workings and politics of the post team (I can't imagine Phil mad). Rob and Rich learn a little something about local vampire lore in Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Meloche joins us for today's looney episode. Sam and Dean get wrapped up in the world of cartoons when they re-connect with a psychokinetic, played by Mike Farrell. The conversation dives deep into the visual effects of the show, and reminisce about what a great family the crew is. Rob and Rich learn what psychokinetic is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conventions, holidays, and family matters got in the way of getting the next Supernatural Then and Now episode out on time. However, this week in its place please enjoy this throwback episode to 2020 when Rob and Rich interview Alex Calvert for the Kings of Con podcast. They did into all things Alex, and it's wild to look back to life in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Tom doesn't just play Kevin's mom, she lit up screens in the Joy Luck Club and Bad Santa. Plus her voice is featured in King of the Hill and Rick and Morty. It is such an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her role as Linda Tran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Adam Glass returns to the podcast to discuss this monster-of-the-week episode. The guys bond over all being sons of the south, the mythology of specters, and the fun of writing for DJ Qualls. Plus, Adam gives us a little info about the new project he has works with Andrew Dabb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ty Olson, who plays Benny Lafitte on Supernatural, joins the podcast to share some great behind the scenes stories. They get into purgatory, the relationship with Dean, and Sam's girlfriend. Rob and Rich are surprised to learn their is a hierarchy of angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camera Operator Brad Creasser joins the show for this episode to discuss the "found footage" format. This episode dives deeper into Supernatural's werewolf mythology. Rob and Rich face-off on their points of view on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it and you got it! Sound master Michael Lawshe returns to the podcast with his bag of tricks. Hear how he creates those eerie heart beats, sounds of ripping flesh, and creating environment. He shares about collaborating with director, Jensen Ackles. This one is a treat for the ears, so be sure to listen in you 7.1 Dolby home theater. If you don't have one of those, headphones would work too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Dabb returns to the podcast to discuss all the changes in season 8, Benny, Kevin Tran, and Linda Tran. How much do you think dwarves gold is worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rob and Rich as we kick-off season 8 of the podcast. They are joined by Osric Chau to discuss prophets, purgatory, and pandemonium. Osric dives deep into the role of Kevin. We also get all the details about the legendary wrestling match with Jared Padalecki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob, Rich and Steve pick their top 5 from season 7. Trae pops in to share his thoughts too. Hilarity ensues. Plus, they pick their favorite episode from season 7. Can you guess what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sera Gamble worked on Supernatural for 7 years and ran the show for seasons 6 and 7. She went on to create such hits as The Magicians and You. She joins the podcast and shares stories about her start with the series, lessons from Bob and Eric, and her favorite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 7 wouldn't be complete without a conversation with James Patrick Stewart. We learn his secret to creating Dick Roman, his favorite moments from the season, all things leviathan, and how he got his start in acting. Rob and Rich nerd out a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've made it to the season 7 finale of Supernatural. We had a great conversation with Bob Singer about this episode and the entire season 7. We delve into the look of the Leviathan, the return of Baby, saying goodbye to Bobby, and the awesomeness of Rachel Miner. Plus, Jared and Jensen pop in to share some thoughts on season 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Guy Norman Bee joins us for the penultimate episode of Season 7 of the show. We dig into the Alpha Vampire, fun easter-eggs, and why corn syrup is the perfect bad guy. Rob and Rich are sad that Deborah unsubscribed from Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and director Ben Edlund returns to the podcast to this fantastic episode. They dig into the introduction of Kevin Tran, the leviathan, and the end of season 7. Rob and Rich discuss the "Word of Rob." "Pull my finger." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally!! We are at an episode we've been so excited to cover. Felicia Day joins the podcast, and we discuss her introduction to Supernatural, Charlie Bradbury, behind-the-scenes moments, and casting a "Felicia Day Type." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In anticipation of Felicia Day joining the podcast for Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons tattoo, here is a throwback to when Rob and Rich interviewed Felicia on Kings of Con back in 2021. It does have profanity for those who listen with kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writers Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming join the podcast. They have an incredible career that started with the icon Norman Lear, then went to Scarecrow and Mrs. King, to Lois & Clark, and eventually Supernatural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Qualls, who you know as Garth, joins the podcast to discuss this fun episode. Hear about DJ's early career, Mr. Fizzles, and the joy of playing a hunter. Rich kills a spider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Genevieve popped into the interview with Jared it wasn't just 2 minutes it was a half hour! Here is the full conversation where they discuss Genevieve's time on the show, how she was nervous when she started, and why she was always going to Eric Kripke for answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to discuss the return of Castiel. The team also discusses the evolution of the show and behind-the-scenes moments. Rob and Rich forget what amnesia is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know him as Pestilence. However, He became famous as Max Headroom. Hear his stories from the set. Rob is star-struck. www.spnthenandnow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary-Ann and Lee Anne worked as graphic designers on Supernatural for all 15 seasons. Hear how they interpreted the scripts, why their names often appear on documents in the series, and details on John Winchester's journal. Rob and Rich learn about curse boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas J. Wright directed 18 episodes of Supernatural. He is a living legend who got his start with Alfred Hitchcock and Rod Serling. Rich shadowed him on Supernatural. Rob and Rich learn about serial killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Padalecki returns to the podcast for what might be the longest title of an episode we've ever had. He talks about his fear of clowns. Plus! A surprise guest! You'll never guess who it is. Here is a hint. She lives with Jared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Production designer and now director Jerry Wanek joins the episode. We dig into the Amazons, the Cobalt Room, and what it is like stepping into the big shoes on set. Rob and Rich learn how Amazons reproduce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supernatural creator Eric Kripke returns to the podcast to talk about the season 5 finale and his exit from the show. He shares with us how he would have ended the series, the episode he always wanted to make, and what the SPN reunion was like on the set of The Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.V.'s favorite director, Phil Sgriccia, returns to the podcast to share behind-the-scenes stories. Time After Time. This is such a fun episode; Robbie Thompson did an excellent job with the script. Jensen Ackles jumps in for a moment to share some thoughts. Rob and Rich learn the difference between Chronos and Kronos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McNally joins the podcast. He is a legend of film, tv, and the stage. He gives us the dish on Frank and everything Supernatural. Hear how he pranked the boys before they pranked him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about Jim learning about Bobby's death, how he kept his eventual return secret from fans, and he emotional connection to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Rich gush all over this fantastic episode. The episode doesn't have the interview with Jim Beaver yet. We are recording that on Wednesday, but I know that the credits are some people's favorite part of the podcast, so we are publishing what we have for the drop on Saturday, May 17th and will release the interview portion on Thursday, May 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices