Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo

This week on Boneheads, we’re going inside the belly of the beast (literally). Emily and Carla take us on a trip to the most sexually charged town in America – Aurora, Washington – where they look back at the many interesting townsfolk Booth and Brennan encountered there, from hot delivery people to cannibalistic doctors. Emily sets the record straight on whether or not you can actually ship human remains in the m...

If you’ve been missing Cam Saroyan as much as we have, get excited. Tamara Taylor joins Emily and Carla for a full video interview. Tamara recounts David Boreanaz helping with her audition and the moment they almost killed off her character. Plus, the “f*ck ass bob.” 

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We only got Dr. Daniel Goodman for one season, but Jonathan Adams gave an unforgettable performance as the erudite, deep-voiced boss of the Jeffersonian. Emily and Carla reconnect with Jonathan 20 years later to talk about everything from his first Bones audition to the day he got the call that he wouldn’t return for season two. He shares how he processed leaving the show, and how he feels about it now. Plus, Jonathan talks a...

What famous movie star auditioned for the role of Zack Addy? What was really in that Christmas present from Brennan’s parents? And who the hell is Crazy Dennis? Greg Yaitanes, the director of the Bones pilot, answers all this and more in this week’s episode of Boneheads. Greg, the Emmy award-winning director of House, Banshee, House of the Dragon, and Presumed Innocent, among others, tells Emily and Carla about casting ...

Prepare for a thorough examination of how Bones came to be! In this episode we sit down with Executive Producer Barry Josephson as he shares the inside scoop on when he first encountered Kathy Reichs's thrilling novels (spoiler alert: he knew it was gold), the early days of production, and the unforgettable first chemistry read between Emily and David Boreanaz. We'll also hear some surprising stories about Barry’s career, inc...

It’s hard to measure our obsession with the lab’s forensic facial reconstructionist Angela Montenegro, compared to the endearing woman who plays her, Michaela Conlin. Luckily, this episode with Michaela is packed with discussions about both of them! Michaela reflects on her time on the show and dives into your listener questions in this all-access interview. We know Angela for her free spirit, zingers, and big heart. Bu...

It’s a Hart Hanson special! This week on Boneheads, Emily and Carla are joined by none other than the creator of Bones himself, Hart Hanson. Get the ultimate insider scoop as Hart dives into everything that brought the iconic show to life – from his journey to joining the project, to casting Emily as Brennan, and unforgettable memories from filming the pilot (yes, including the “I can be a duck” scene). Hart...

Kathy Reichs is as close to a real-life Temperance Brennan as there is. Forensic anthropologist? Check. Crime-solving genius? Double-check. Best-selling author? Triple-check! Listen again as, Emily and Carla snagged the Real Deal for a chat about her extraordinary life and how she became the inspiration for Bones. From her haunting accounts of real-life murder investigations, to juggling academia, forensics, fiction writing and mot...

Hi Boneheads! While we're on break, we wanted to share with you Emily's episode on David Duchovny's podcast Fail Better. Behind Emily's amazing performance as Brennan, she was battling a lot. She was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at a young age, so she often struggled to master the intricate anatomical jargon week after week. Pushing through panic attacks on set and challenging moments with showrunner Hart Hanson, Emily persever...

Hey Boneheads! We're taking a break, but we're bringing back this ride along with Patricia Belcher. She's the actor behind beloved no-nonsense attorney, Caroline Julien. Since this was her first appearance on Bones, Patricia has all the cold goss on this New Orleans episode. She gives us her hot takes on the voodoo, the overly gruesome murders, and how David Boreanaz loved her character so much, he told the writers to bring her bac...

BYOB and get tipsy with Carla and Emily as they guide Derek Waters (Drunk History) through episode 207 “The Girl with the Curl.” Can they successfully explain this wacky episode of “Bones” while boozed? Plus, they talk about Emily’s cameo on American Idol and the guest actress that eventually starred in “Modern Family.”

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A hotel explosion turned murder cover up leads the Jeffersonian team down a rabbit hole. They come up against a formidable opponent: diplomatic immunity. Carla and Emily talk about Danny Woodburn’s stellar performance, insensitive behavior from Brennan, and the wild logistics of this episode’s murder. Plus, Carla got whisked away to a birthday surprise mid-Boneheads meeting! 

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The Jeffersonian tackles their grossest cadaver yet. It’s a crime involving stolen money, infidelity and a Godiva 3000. Carla and Emily question how the victim has the time for not one, but two families. Plus, we’re joined by guest star Melinda McGraw. She talks about her personal connection to the episode, which features a playground specifically for special needs kids. 

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Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. The Deep Dive captures the friendship of two women trying to survive adult ...

We're taking a lil' summer break, so this week we're rerunning the beloved Bones Christmas episode from season one. Emily and Carla share some cold goss about which Bones cast member would be most likely to spread a deadly fungus to their coworkers in real life. Then, they unpack Brennan’s emotional present-opening scene, and reveal a famous incorrect line in the episode that never got fixed. But first, Emily channels her inn...

Sarah Paulson has never seen Bones. But she is Carla’s friend of almost 40 years. Carla and Emily test Sarah’s imagination of the Bones universe. Plus, Carla talks about her life right before she got the role of Daisy. Don’t miss Sarah’s new Hulu show “All’s Fair” airing this fall!

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Serial killer Howard Epps returns, and he’s taking the Jeffersonian on a wild goose chase. Can Booth and Brennan uncover his trail of clues before another person dies? Carla and Emily muse on psychopathology and serial killers. How do two murderers link up, “Folie à Deux” style? Plus, lots of cold goss and even a message from “Bones” creator Hart Hanson!

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A teen boy’s body is found in a garbage truck. Everyone assumes the culprit is his girlfriend, who’s in the foster care system. Brennan, a foster kid herself, isn’t ready to jump to conclusions. Carla and Emily talk about the Shakespearean tragedy of the episode, along with Hodgins and Angela’s blossoming romance. Plus, Emily has a doctorate! 

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We’re off this week, but wanted to leave you with one of our all-time favorite podcasts: Add to Cart!

Hosted by the hilarious Kulap Vilaysack (comedian, writer, director) and veteran journalist SuChin Pak, Add to Cart offers a smart, subversive look at the things we buy—and why. Each week, Ku and Su get into honest (and often TMI) convos about all the stuff they’re adding to or removing from their carts. From beau...