Supernatural Then and Now

It's always great to hear from Jim Beaver. Hear some great behind the scenes stories of working with Samantha Ferris. Rob and Rich have a unique point of view on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest star Steven Williams (Rufus) joins the podcast. Steven has an amazing career and perspective. Rufus, Bobby's one-time partner is a legendary hunter in the Supernatural world. Hear how Steven brought him to life. Rob and Rich share their delightful review of the ear-worm episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're finally there folks. Writer Ben Edlund dives deep into The French Mistake with Rob and Rich. The guys talk about the logic of the episode, how it came together, and what might have happened to Jared and Jensen on "Earth 2." Go to NordVPN.com/supernatural to get 4-Extra Months on a 2-Year Plan! NordVPN.com/supernatural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well...they all can't be winners. Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to discuss the episode. He shares stories about how the mannequin's came together, real doll stories, and putting the show together in the edit. Fun Fact: Director Jeannot Szwarc directed Rob and Rich in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/supernatu...

Supervising Sound Editor Michael Lawshe is back on the podcast. Be sure to listen to this one on fancy headphones or in your screening room with your 7.1 Dolby surround sound system. Hear about the sounds of hell and how to create a good beat down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dragons! Director Phil Sgriccia joins the podcast to talk about Jensen trying to pull the sword, expanding what "supernatural" is, and great cast members. Rob misses Souless Sam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Sampson, who plays Lisa Braeden, joins the podcast. It's an excellent conversation about Dean Winchester, Supernatural, and Ben's real father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindey McKeon, who plays everyones favorite reaper Tessa, joins the podcast. Did Tessa and Dean have a secret crush? Will Sam go crazy with his soul back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Miner played Meg in 11 episodes of Supernaturel. She share behind the scenes stories of working with Jared and Jensen, on screen kisses, and leather bikinis. She shares about how she handled her MS with the show and her experiences at conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about writer Ben Edlund's fascination with fairies since childhood. As Ben does, he goes deep into the meaning of being the firstborn. He, at one point, thought an entire season about fairies and the fairy realm would be fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Padalecki's stunt double, Mike Carpenter, joins us for a conversation about stunts on Supernatural. Mike worked as Jared's stunt double for all 15 seasons of the show. We also have a few producers and crew members sharing their favorite memories about Lou Bollo, the SPN stunt coordinator, who passed away in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and executive producer Adam Glass joins the conversation. We talk about creepy casting, the love of comic books, and why fans don't like dogs as bad guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director of the episode Guy Norman Bee comes back to the series. The last episode he directed was Asylum from season 1. He shares behind the scenes stories about vampires, stunts, and why nobody likes the Campbells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writers Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder join the podcast to share their thoughts about writing for characters like Dean, Sam, and Bobby, where the ideas for the episode came from, and why Gabriel doesn't have his horn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Boris the Vampire about casting Jensen in a movie, doing stunts, passing kidney stones and Boris being a 14 year old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Rich have been on a breakneck schedule, so we weren't able to complete the interview in time for the podcast. However, please enjoy Rob and Rich's review, the deep dive into mythology, and some fun trivia about the episode. Our featured interview with Joseph Reitman (Boris the vampire) will be coming out this Wednesday or Thursday. Vampires and Twilight! Love you! Mean it! Learn more about...

Sherriff Jody Mills returns in this classic episode. Kim Rhodes shares her thoughts on the return to the show, working with director Jensen Ackles, and planting the seeds for Jody and Bobby's relationship. The eternal conversation about spin-offs continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Robert Singer joins the conversation to share behind the scenes of this gross episode. He also talks about changes in show-runners and talks about the talent directing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director John Showalter shares stories of working with babies, his journey with Supernatural, and behind-the-scenes stories. Do you think we'll ever see that rewatch project Jensen and Danneel made? Sam + Dean + Babies = Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Pileggi (Samuel Campbell) joins the podcast. He gives the fellas a peak into what's to come for Season 6. Sam is back and he is acting weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Rich fight to the death to select the top 5 episodes from Season 5. The final choice will melt your eyeballs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it. Steve Boyum joins us to celebrate Kripke's final episode. We discussed when Chuck knew he was God, the famous Jared/mirror scene, changing showrunners, and finales. We'll be covering Swan Song in multiple episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Phil Sgriccia joins to discuss Crowley and Bobby's kiss, Death's entrance, Sam's sacrifice, and the penultimate episode of a legendary season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sheppard (Crowley) joins the podcast. We find out that many of Mark's favorite moments as Crowley are in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Pellegrino shares the joys and challenges of playing Lucifer, why the character is different after season 5, and on-set stories of killing pagan gods. Guest star Richard Speight, Jr. (Loki) makes a surprise appearance in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices