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The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

Audacy, Red Hour, Great Scott

34 episodes

Hi, we're Ben Stiller and Adam Scott. We have severed ourselves from the world for 5 years, making the workplace thriller Severance. While we have no memory of what happened during that time, we thought we should make a companion podcast for all the Innies who will have no recollection of watching, in an attempt to reintegrate them with their memory of the show. For seasons one and two, we did an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown with the creators, cast, crew, and fans of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning TV show. We shared in-depth, never-before-heard analysis, alongside guests including creator Dan Erickson, stars Britt Lower ("Helly"), Zach Cherry ("Dylan"), John Turturro ("Irving"), Christopher Walken ("Bert"), Patricia Arquette ("Cobel") and Tramell Tillman ("Milchick"), and celebrity superfans like SZA, Jon Stewart, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Now we're bringing on special guests to talk about the tv shows, movies and cultural touchpoints that influenced us while making Severance. Sometimes we'll talk with the people behind those inspirational works, sometimes we'll talk with fellow fans, and through it all, we'll keep answering your hotline questions. If you’ve got a question about Severance or the stuff that influenced it, call us at 212-830-3816. From Audacy Podcasts, Red Hour, and Great Scott.

Episodes

  1. Platypus Economics

    · 1:33 · Bonus

    From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/PE_SEV

  2. Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)

    · 30 min · Explicit

    It's a bittersweet day, because it's Ben and Adam's final podcast episode for awhile! For this special episode, Adam talks to Yul Vazquez, who plays Petey, Mark's best friend (but Mark is just Petey's very good…

  3. Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X (with Alia Shawkat)

    · 46 min · Explicit

    For the penultimate episode of the podcast, Ben and Adam are joined by their penultimate podcast guest: Alia Shawkat, who plays Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X. They talk about Alia's early career as a child actor on…

  4. The Science of Severance (with Karen Aldridge, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Mike Lang)

    · 59 min · Explicit

    This week, the podcast turns its focus to one of Severance's biggest influences: the science of the brain. First, Ben and Adam talk to one of their favorite fictional scientists, Karen Aldridge, who plays Dr. Asal…

  5. Effort and Ease (with Merritt Wever & Ramy Youssef)

    · 59 min · Explicit

    This week, Ben and Adam welcome two incredible actors to the podcast to break down the craft of performing. First, they talk to Emmy-winning actress, Merritt Wever, about joining the cast as Gretchen in season 2, the…

  6. Tournament of Fripperies (Live with the Cast and Creators of Severance)

    · 53 min · Explicit

    On August 16, 2025, Ben Stiller and Adam Scott convened Severance's Emmy-nominated cast and creators for a live taping of the podcast. They welcome the great actor and comedian Patton Oswalt to step in as the host of…

  7. The Look of Severance (with Jeremy Hindle)

    · 51 min · Explicit

    Ben and Adam are back! And this week, they are joined by Severance's Emmy-nominated production designer Jeremy Hindle – aka The Man with All The Handles, because he's got a handle on everything. Together, they dive…

  8. Your Numbers Are Bad (with Damon Lindelof and Dan Erickson)

    · 55 min

    Today is the Lost / Severance crossover we've all been waiting for. Adam sits down with Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of Lost, and Dan Erickson, the big brain who created Severance, for a wide-ranging conversation…

  9. I'm Actorbot (with Janelle Monáe & Sarah Edwards)

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    This week, Ben and Adam welcome actor, musician, and world-builder Janelle Monáe to the podcast to talk about their creative process and how sci-fi influences their work. They share what inspires them to build…

  10. Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)

    · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    Ben and Adam are joined today by Mike Schur, who has created or produced many of the best TV shows of the last 20 years, including Parks & Recreation, The Office, The Good Place, and, most recently, the Netflix series…

  11. What’s Your Deal? (with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Cat Miller)

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    This week, Ben and Adam welcome longtime collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who recently co-created the Apple TV+ series The Studio. They talk about what influenced their distinct style of comedy, making…

  12. Points of Vibration (with Conan O'Brien and Allen Stare)

    · 1 h 05 min · Explicit

    It's been a few months since the season two finale, but Ben and Adam just couldn't stay away from the mic. For their first episode back, they sit down with Conan O'Brien, a Severance superfan, to discuss how he…

  13. We're coming back!

    · 1:46 · Trailer

    The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is BACK this summer with five new episodes. Every week, starting Thursday, June 26th, Ben and Adam will unpack the movies and tv shows that have influenced…

  14. Who Are You? (with SZA, Dan Erickson, and We Know Severance)

    · 58 min · Explicit

    The second season may be over, but the Severance Podcast is back with an extra special bonus episode, where Ben and Adam look at all of season 2 with some incredible guests. First, they welcome back everyone’s favorite…

  15. S2E10: Cold Harbor (with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry)

    · 1 h 16 min · Explicit

    It is a momentous day — the season finale podcast is here! To break down Season 2 Episode 10, Ben and Adam are joined by Icelandic superstar Darri Olafsson, who plays Lumon’s very-own Mr. Drummond. He reveals how he…

  16. S2E9: The After Hours (with Sydney Cole Alexander)

    · 57 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    If you did a word cloud of this week’s podcast episode, the number one word would be PENULTIMATE. Because this week, we’re talking all about Season 2 Episode 9 — that’s right, it’s the penultimate episode of the…

  17. S2E8: Sweet Vitriol (with Patricia Arquette and Jimmy Kimmel)

    · 49 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    For Season 2 Episode 8 of Severance, it’s the Harmony Cobel Show. And there’s no one better to break it down with Ben and Adam than Cobel herself — Patricia Arquette! They talk all about how she built Cobel’s backstory…

  18. S2E7: Chikhai Bardo (with Dichen Lachman and Jessica Lee Gagné)

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E7 · Explicit

    This week, it’s finally time to take the elevator down to the testing floor. To break down all the revelations in Season 2 Episode 7, Ben and Adam are joined by Dichen Lachman, who plays Gemma / Ms. Casey. She shares…

  19. S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock)

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    Legendary actor Christopher Walken, who plays Burt, is on the podcast this week to nerd out about acting with Ben and help break down Season 2 Episode 6. He reflects on the unique energy between him and John Turturro,…

  20. S2E5: Trojan's Horse (with Michael Chernus)

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E5 · Explicit

    This week, Ben and Adam welcome Michael Chernus — who plays Ricken Hale, the visionary author of “The You You Are” — to help unpack Season 2 Episode 5. And while you might expect Ricken to host a podcast of his own,…

  21. S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)

    · 59 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    For Season 2 Episode 4, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance’s Emmy-winning composer, Theodore Shapiro — or, Teddy Shaps, as his friends call him. He pulls back the curtain on his long-standing collaboration with Ben…

  22. S2E3: Who Is Alive? (with Gwendoline Christie)

    · 57 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    To unpack Season 2 Episode 3, Ben and Adam are joined by Gwendoline Christie, who plays a mysterious new Lumon employee, for her first ever podcast. And she’s a natural! They talk all about her unique acting journey,…

  23. S2E2: Goodbye Mrs. Selvig (with Dan Erickson)

    · 57 min · S2 E2 · Explicit

    Everyone’s favorite brain in a jar, Severance creator Dan Erickson, is back with Ben and Adam to talk about Season 2 Episode 2. Dan reflects on creating an all-Outtie episode, wearing uncomfortable shoes in solidarity…

  24. S2E1: Hello, Ms. Cobel (with Tramell Tillman)

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E1 · Explicit

    The wait is over. Ben and Adam break down the Season 2 Premiere with the incredible Tramell Tillman — aka Mr. Milchick, aka Mr. Milkshake. Tramell shares what it means for Milchick to become the new Floor Manager and…

  25. S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart)

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E9 · Explicit

    Ben and Adam welcome Jon Stewart — a borderline obsessive Severance superfan — to unpack the suspenseful Season 1 Finale. And he is here to demand answers. Jon talks about his visit to the set, the challenges of taking…

  26. S1E8: What's for Dinner? (with John Turturro)

    · 53 min · S1 E8 · Explicit

    Hollywood legend John Turturro, aka "Irving," joins the boys for their recap of Season 1 Episode 8, and he brought gossip! John gives us the skinny on his longtime working relationship with Christopher Walken, his…

  27. S1E7: Defiant Jazz (with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard)

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E7 · Explicit

    This was Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell's first time ever being on a podcast! Just kidding, but their recap of Season 1 Episode 7 features what is probably the podcast debut of Kristen's uncanny Patricia Arquette…

  28. S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman)

    · 57 min · S1 E6 · Explicit

    For Season 1 Episode 6, Ben and Adam are joined by Emmy-award nominated editor extraordinaire Geoff Richman, who offers a window into the intricate post-production process and talks about watching the show evolve…

  29. S1E5: The Grim Barbarity Of Optics and Design (with Jen Tullock)

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E5 · Explicit

    Ben and Adam are joined for a recap of Season 1 Episode 5 by the inimitable Jen Tullock, aka Mark's sister "Devon." They consider Devon and Ricken's unlikely courtship, the concept of "birthing retreats," and some…

  30. S1E4: The You You Are

    · 52 min · S1 E4 · Explicit

    It's just Ben and Adam this week, and boy do the boys have a lot to say about Season 1 Episode 4. They'll also get into Ben's passion for self-help literature, Adam's love for his Eastbound & Down fleece half-zip, and…

  31. S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E3 · Explicit

    The one and only Britt Lower, aka "Helly," joins Ben and Adam to dissect Season 1 Episode 3, and to help answer your burning questions about America's own Ben Stiller, including: Why is he obsessed with Adam Scott's…

  32. S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry)

    · 46 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    This week, Ben and Adam unpack Season 1 Episode 2 with finger-trap connoisseur and all-around legend Zach Cherry, aka “Dylan.” Digressions include improvising with or without permission, John Turturro's brief but…

  33. S1E1: Good News About Hell (with Dan Erickson and Jackie Cohn)

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E1 · Explicit

    In the Season 1 premiere, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn to discuss the origins and execution of the series' iconic pilot. They'll get into the mythic early…

  34. Introducing The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

    · 2:14 · Trailer

    The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the AppleTV+ workplace thriller with the series’ creators, cast, crew, and celebrity superfans. Executive…

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