RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Neal Holman to revisit El Secuestro — Season 2, Episode 10 of Archer . They dive into one of the most beloved episodes of the series—and a favorite of Judy Greer’s—exploring the evolving relationship between Pam and Cheryl, Amber finally feeling completely at home as Pam, and how Neal balanced wearing multiple hats while helping shape Archer . They also di...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Pierre Cerrato to revisit Placebo Effect — Season 2, Episode 9 of Archer . Pierre shares what it was like serving as Floyd County’s resident Spanish speaker during recording sessions, the surprising number of languages spoken throughout the series, and how his career evolved from illustration to editing. He also reveals what it was like being one of Pam’s...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Holly Brown to revisit Stage Two — Season 2, Episode 8 of Archer . They talk about Holly’s new podcast, Everybody Knows But Me , her journey into comedy, and how she found the right path for her career. Holly also shares stories about growing up around television thanks to her dad’s work on Frasier , and what it took to make the leap into stand-up comedy....

Jesse Thorn talks about podcasting, acting, and the art of interviewers-ing. Then, they also talk about Archer. 📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Lucky Yates (Dr. Krieger) to revisit Tragical History — Season 2, Episode 6 of Archer . They discuss laugh tracks, the strange ways memory works, and why this episode illuminates so much about Cyril. Lucky talks about Planet of the Apes and how Krieger’s legendary Charlton Heston rant was a lifelong dream come true. The gang also dives into the wonders of...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Chad Hurd (Animation Director, Producer, and Storyboard Artist) to revisit Double Deuce — Season 2, Episode 5 of Archer . They talk about Maine, The Xtacles , playing Call of Duty at work, and the time Chad nearly lost an eye to his Emmy statue. Chad explains the role of an Illustration Director, why storyboards are so important to animation, and answers a...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane) to revisit Pipeline Fever — Season 2, Episode 4 of Archer . They discuss cocktails and dive into the artistic beauty of Archer , Lana being fully over Archer’s horseshiz, and the deeply unsettling world of Archer Rule 34 and fan fiction production logistics. The gang also discusses Gandolf the eco-terrorist, New Orleans, whale oil,...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) and the gang is joined by Maggie Wheeler (Trinette McGoon) to revisit Blood Test — Season 2, Episode 3 of Archer . Maggie talks about getting her start in voice work, her early days in comedy, and her time on Friends . They also dig into her time on The New Show , Maggie’s work on SilverHawks , and the surprising connection between Janice from Friends and Trinette: ugly bab...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Kat Cressida (Uta) to revisit A Going Concern — Season 2, Episode 2 of Archer . Kat shares her journey into voice acting, how she landed her role on Archer , and the process of developing Uta’s unforgettable voice after watching The Bourne Identity . They discuss the surprising fact that this episode was originally intended to be the Season 2 premiere, plus the...

The RePhrasers are joined by Kari Wahlgren (Anke Schlotz) to kick off Season 2  Episode 1 Swiss Miss. Kari shares how she knew she wanted to be a voice actor at just five years old, the reality of bad auditions, and what it takes to get into character. They talk vocal fry, singing lessons, mouth flap, and navigating disapproving parents, plus all the unforgettable moments from this episode—includi...

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Big news! Our RePhrasing D&D episode has officially dropped on Maximum Fun, and this lil episode is your sneak peek. Christian and Casey take Amber (Paghm Pughfegrim) on the adventure of a life time into the Lost Mines of Phandelver. Here’s a taste, just like wolves eating goblins.  Want the full adventure and more exclusive extras? Become a member and help support the show. Join here: https://max...

Amber Nash, Christian Danley, and Casey Willis are back with Bonus Episode #2 , packed with visual treats straight from the listeners. From incredible cosplay (Pam, Krieger, and even Poovey Farms racing) to pets named after Archer characters, this one is a celebration of the fans and the creativity they bring to the show. We also talk about the legendary artist Adam Hughes and Amber's very first P...

It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters . In this episode, Amber Nash ( RePhrasing: An Archer Rewatch Podcast ) recounts what distinguishes a good podcast from a mediocre one, and J. Keith van Straaten explains how many hours go into making one episode of Go Fact Yourself . If this glamor...

Amber Nash, Christian Danley, and Casey Willis are back with a bonus episode packed with listener goodies. The gang dives into some of the quotes fans say all the time, answers questions from listeners, and serves up a fresh Stir-Friday, maybe.   📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us your questions or fan content: rephrasingpod@gmail.com   📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod He...

In this special bonus episode, Amber Nash, Christian Danley, and Executive Producer Casey Willis are doing what they do best—wandering through the woods—when they stumble upon a mysterious cassette tape. What’s on it? A secret recording of a podcast episode no one was ever meant to hear… until now. Consider this a found-footage audio experiment, equal parts curiosity, coincidence, and questionable...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by former Archer animation director Mack Williams to revisit Dial M for Mother — Season 1, Episode 10 — and explore how Archer’s animation evolved across the first season. Mack shares stories about being a mover and shaker in Atlanta’s art scene, how he got into the business with Matt and Adam, and the massive amount of work that went into leveling up the show fro...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by former Archer editor Andy Sipes to revisit Job Offer — Season 1, Episode 9 of Archer . They chat about working with John Cena (and discovering he’s an Archer fan), the sanctity of comedy writers’ rooms, and why editors are so important to animation. Andy reflects on how Adam Reed’s writing shaped his own sensibilities, the chaos of Adult Swim days, and actors’...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by H. Jon Benjamin (Archer) and Chris Parnell (Cyril Figgis) to revisit The Rock — Season 1, Episode 8 of Archer . They talk Jon’s hair-transplant mishap, Archer tattoos, and his run-in with tattooed truck drivers. Chris shares thoughts on Cyril’s very complicated parents, and both Jon and Chris admit to moments of feeling self-conscious about their own line reads...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Archer’s Art Director Neal Holman to revisit Skytanic — Season 1, Episode 7 of Archer . They talk crisis vests, art school, and the great airship debate (in which Amber insists she was absolutely right). Neal digs into how Archer developed its signature look, the origins of the East Atlanta pubes, boob-jiggle physics, Sealab 2021 , Frisky Dingo , and the new an...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) reunites with Lucky Yates (Dr. Krieger) to revisit Skorpio — Season 1, Episode 6 of Archer . They talk about how Lucky ended up in the show’s opening credits, his puppetry roots, and kissing Will Forte. They dive into the brilliance of their improv shows Very Special Episode and House Arrest , introduce the brand-new segment Archer D&D , and reminisce about Fort Kickass, “e...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) reunites with Executive Producer Matt Thompson to revisit Honeypot — Season 1, Episode 5 of Archer. They talk about being surprised by just how good Season 1 still is, Chris Parnell’s almost-role as Major Jakov, and Archer’s string of questionable choices. Matt and Amber also dive into Woodhouse’s forced friendship, Floyd County employees playing video games on the clock, a...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by the hilarious and endlessly talented Judy Greer (Cheryl/Carol/Carina) to revisit Killing Utne — Season 1, Episode 4 of Archer . They talk about celebrity fans of the show (including Jamie Lee Curtis!), Judy’s curiosity about Michelle Obama’s movie habits, and the art of understanding twisty plots. Judy also shares stories from her career in film and TV and her...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) welcomes Coby Bell, the voice of Conway Stern, to talk all things episode 3. Coby shares what it’s like being a dad to two sets of twins, how he auditioned for Conway, and why he used Michael Beach as vocal inspiration. They get into the differences between voice acting and live action, Conway Stern cosplay, and a taste of “Schützenmeister".   Also in this episode: the debu...

Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane) to rewatch Training Day , the second episode of Archer . Together, they unpack Lana’s taste in men, Archer’s undeniable “rizz,” and why confidence and competence are the sexiest combo. They talk about how comedy is like being an athlete—you’ve got to train—and how Malory keeps control of Sterling. This episode also marks Cyril’s makeover...