RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast

Amber, Christian, and Casey dive into the uARM (Ultimate Archer Reference Matrix) for a bonus episode dedicated to the pop culture references, historical deep cuts, and obscure details packed into Archer Season 2. There are far too many references in Archer to cover them all, so this time we’re focusing on a selection of Christian’s favorites. We’re unpacking the background behind some of the show...

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Lucky Yates for a special bonus episode as they venture outside the world of Archer to revisit the obscure 1976 TV series Monster Squad . Does anyone actually remember this show? Amber doesn't but she likes it, the guys don't. They discuss the Batman influence, Saturday morning cartoons, teams and vans in ’70s television, Queen Bee, Dracula, Bruce the Wolf...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Ona Grauer (Katya Kazanova) to revisit Double Trouble — Season 2, Episode 13 of Archer . Ona shares how she got her start in acting, her journey from Halifax to Vancouver, and that voicing Katya was the very first voice acting role of her career. They discuss Russian accents, comedic timing, and that Katya was the only woman Archer would ever actually marr...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Flula Borg to revisit White Nights — Season 2, Episode 12 of Archer . The gang dives into Flula's paragliding experience, love languages, and the seemingly unenthusiastic world of German audiences. From whipped cream bikinis to big knobbly vibrating eggplants, no topic is too strange as they compare stories about gas station toilets, concussions, and the o...

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Jeff Fastner (Producer, Storyboard Artist, and Animator) to revisit Jeu Monégasque — Season 2, Episode 11 of Archer . Jeff talks about his unlikely path into animation, from acting in Tony n' Tina's Wedding to landing an animation internship and eventually helping build Archer from the ground up. He explains why animation is "acting with a pencil," what it...

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...