Supernatural Then and Now

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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Rob, Rich, and Steve pick their 5 favorite episodes from season 8. It is an impossible task because 8 is great (and not Speight!). Jeremy Carver had a great first season as the showrunner of Supernatural. There are several iconic episodes. Which ones will make the list? Listen to find out! Subscribe on Patreon to watch the video. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Mark Sheppard (Crowley) returns to the podcast to talk about the season finale of season 8 of Supernatural. Hear about him sitting in the chair, blowback for the opening scene with Kim Rhodes, and other behind-the-scenes stories. Rob and Rich learn angels being cast from heaven. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iving legend Curtis Armstrong joins the podcast for a walk through the 80s and the deep dive into Metatron. So much is covered in this conversation. Rob and Rich learn more about the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Edlund returns to the podcast to discuss his swan song, the final episode he wrote for the show. Hear about the challenges of balancing multiple story lines, his thoughts on Sam's decline, and the appearance of Metatron. Rob and Rich learn a little something about curing demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoi...

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...

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...

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 "famil...

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 a...

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 megaph...

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...