# ‘The Tangerine Factor’ with Producer and Writer Steve Molaro

An episode of [The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1801207070), 14 Jul 2025, 37 min.

Audio: https://prefix.up.audio/s/mgln.ai/e/154/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY1560711345.mp3?updated=1777929513

Helping to break down the Season 1 finale is executive producer and writer Steve Molaro. Steve, who was with the show for all 12 seasons and went on to co-create “Young Sheldon,” reveals that he almost left “Big Bang” after this episode. He also shares how his personal dating history was incredibly similar to Leonard’s relationship with Penny. Then, Steve and host Jessica Radloff discuss why they think the audience didn’t react when Leonard kissed Penny for the first time. Don’t miss this incredible recap filled with behind-the-scenes secrets from the entire series. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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