Supernatural Then and Now

Andrew Dabb returns to the podcast to talk about the first attempt at a Supernatural spin-off. He shares the backstory of how it came together and the lessons he learned through the process. Its an honest conversation about television. Get tickets to SPN Then and now LIVE in Austin, TX on November 19th. www.spnthenandnow.com www.austintheatre.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Kathrine Ramdeen joins the podcast to chat about her role as Alex. Or is it Annie? Rob wishes this was the backdoor pilot, but as we all know, it kinda is. The fellas learn a little more about Stockholm syndrome. Get tickets to our first LIVE show in Austin, TX on November 19th at spnthenandnow.com patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've heard his name before on the podcast, Sparkle. His real name is Stephen P. Arkle. He was the colorist on Supernatural for almost its entire run. Hear the story of how he stated out working on beauty pagents in Australia to working on a 15 year series and never working on the episodes with the sound on. Plus, Rob and Rich learn a little something about metafiction in classic mythology. Oh, a...

We did two interviews for the episode and it ended up being too long, so we broke it up into two parts. Rich shares stories about his return to the series and how this episode led to him directing 11 episodes. Plus, we have a moment with Misha. You'll have to listen to find out who the second interview is with! patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Misha Collins returns to the podcast! This time not to talk about Castiel, but to talk about directing a great episode of television. With all the stories about the pranks and hijinks on set, we thought this would be a stinger, but it's great! Misha shares the stories of the shenanigans, and the challenges of directing. Rob and Rich learn about harvesting souls. www.parteon.com/spnthenandnow Learn...

Gil McKinney played Henry Winchester in Supernatural and The Winchesters. He joins the podcast to discuss playing the character, a different role he originally auditioned for, and the impact the opportunity has had on his career. He shares some pretty funny behind-the-scenes stories of pranks on set. Rob and Rich talk about Supernatural episodes that never happened. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow L...

Editor Jimmy Pickel (not to be confused with Rich's friend for high-school) returns to the podcast. Hear about balancing humor and drama, Phil bringing down the hammer, and thoughts on Snookie's appearance. And whatever you do DON'T CROSS THE LINE!!! Rob and Rich learn about supernatural zoos. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Jenny Klein joins the podcast for this scary episode of Supernatural. Hear her story about starting as a writer production assistant, the origins of this idea, and her trips to set. She really gets sad about breaking up the Ghostfacers! Rob and Rich learn about Slender Man and Creepy Pasta. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich has been pretty wrapped up with shooting a movie over the past 2 weeks, so we weren't able to record a new episode for today. Please enjoy this flashback to when we put on Spotlight on Eric Kripke. We'll be back next Saturday with what is sure to be a fantastic episode featuring Jenny Klein talking about #thinman. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Jerry Wanek returns to the podcast to chat about this episode he directed. The group discusses the Men of Letters bunker, the return of Osric Chau and Lauren Tom, and Jerry's excellent shot choices. Rob and Rich learn a little something about the name Bartholomew. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Sgriccia returns to the podcast to discuss the only episode he directed in Season 9. He shares stories of putting Sam and Dean in a new setting, introducing a new monster (it's been awhile), and weirdness of cupping. Rob and Rich learn about pishtacos. Briana Buckmaster has entered the world! www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Qualls (Garth) returns to the podcast to talk about his role as Garth. He shares behind the scenes stories about scheduling issues with Man In The High Castle, challenges of being a werewolf, and his disgust of mayonnaise. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Norse mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Omundson (Cain) joins the podcast for his debut episode. Hear about how he channeled Bruce Lee, his college days with Rich, and why conventions & fans are so important to him. Why do people ask Rob to sign the first-blade? Plus, FELICIA DAY joins the podcast for a guest review. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Cain from the bible. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow The Guild Kickstar...

We always love a heavy mythology episode, and who better to bring it all together than executive producer Bob Singer. He directs this episode where all comes to a head with Sam facing Gadreel, Crowley collaborates, and the boys are in a bad place. Rob and Rich learn a little something about the biblical inspiration for Gadreel. Anyone from Poughkeepsi listening? www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn...

Writers Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner return to the podcast to share great behind-the-scenes stories of this heavy mythology episode. There is so much going on in this script that we had to go back to the source. Please Rob and Rich learn about X. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to welcome Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills) back to the podcast. She shares why this might not be her favorite episode, the joy of doing your own stunts, and why the relationship between Sam and Jody just works. Rob and Rich learn about the Roman goddess Vesta. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Adam Glass returns to the podcast to discuss this awesome Dean-backstory episode. Adam shares where the idea came from, why it was important to the franchise, and why this episode is so personal to him. Plus, Rob and Rich learn a little more about ghosts. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Robert Berens joins the podcast. Bob is a major architect of the show in seasons 9-15. He tells us how he got involved in the show, the challenges of coming up with a monster-of-the-week, and his role as a "sleeper-agent" for some fans. Rob and Rich learn a little something about categories of angels. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Director Tim Andrew makes his first appearance on the podcast. Tim directed 6 episodes of Supernatural. Hear about the joy of working with dogs, the antics on the set, and never heard before behind-the-scenes stories. Rob and Rich learn a little something about talking dog movies. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the show to talk season 9 and The Wizard of Oz. Learn what a bottle episode is, hear about shooting at the Men of Letters Bunker, and get info on the process of designing the look of the show. Rob and Rich learn about the books about Oz. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misha Collins returns to the podcast! He discusses Castiel being more human, feeling secure as a series regular on the show, and the SPN reunion on The Boys. This episode is a barrel of laughs!! Rob and Rich learn about Bartholomew. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaina Huffman joins the podcast to talk all things Abbadon. She plays one bad-ass knight from hell! Hear about stunt double hands, being naked in a tub, and cool costumes. Rob and Rich learn more about the bible. Rich wants to be Abbadon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tahmoh Penikett joins the podcast to talk about Ezekiel (and maybe another character). Tahmoh talks about his journey as an actor, meet fans at conventions, and Jared's influence on his performance. Rob and Rich learn about seeing things on your death bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a flashback to season 2, episode 1. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jensen Ackles join Richard Speight Jr. and Rob Benedict for the launch of Season 2 of the podcast. They dive into details about In My Time of Dying. These guys respect each other so much. Hear inappropriate stories from the set and about the new matching tattoos they just got. We'll be back with Season 9 on May 18th! www.patreon.c...

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