# Bonus Episode: Meet Captain Sweatpants

An episode of [The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1801207070), 5 Oct 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://prefix.up.audio/s/mgln.ai/e/154/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY3280533145.mp3

Captain Sweatpants first appeared on “The Big Bang Theory” in Season 2 and quickly became one of the show’s most recognizable recurring characters. Now, for the first time, he’s opening up about his experience on the series and how a background role turned him into a fan favorite. He shares memories of working alongside the cast, what made the “Big Bang” set so special, and how the other shows he worked on afterward compared to his time at the comic book store. All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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