The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

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

Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)

September 18, 2025 • 33 mins

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 friend). They talk about shooting the very first scene of the show and the joy of playing two guys who just really like each other. Then, Ben and Adam answer more fan hotline questions to close out the season. To learn mor...

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Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X (with Alia Shawkat)

September 11, 2025 • 49 mins

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 Arrested Development, why she doesn't own a TV, and being type cast as an angry teenager. Plus, they discuss what it was like to be the first ones back on set for season 2 of Severance. Then, they answer some fan hotline qu...

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

September 4, 2025 • 62 mins

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 Reghabi, about working with their science consultant on set and what it's like pretending to perform brain surgery. Then, they are joined by a real scientist, Carleton neuroscience professor and host of the Minding The Br...

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Effort and Ease (with Merritt Wever & Ramy Youssef)

August 28, 2025 • 61 mins

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 dangers of over preparing for a role, and whether Gretchen had an affair with Dylan’s Innie. Then, the guys are joined by Ramy Youssef, a great comedian, actor, writer, director, AND Severance superfan. Together, they ...

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

August 21, 2025 • 56 mins

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 the first-ever Tournament of Fripperies, a Severance-themed game show that tests contestants' knowledge of Severance and of each other. The all-star lineup includes Britt Lower, John Turturro, Zach Cherry, Patricia Arq...

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The Look of Severance (with Jeremy Hindle)

August 14, 2025 • 54 mins

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 deep into the original lookbook for the show, how Jeremy expanded the world in season 2, and the importance of designing with emotion. Plus, Jeremy helps answer some of your burning fan questions about furniture and colo...

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

July 24, 2025 • 57 mins

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 about fandom, how Lost inspired Severance, the origins of the "mystery box" show, and why Dan keeps getting sent 27 Dresses memes. Then, Ben and Adam answer some fan hotline questions, including: are Mark's fishes okay?!...

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

July 17, 2025 • 75 mins

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 futuristic worlds like the one in Dirty Computer, why they are drawn to the concept of duality, and how family parties can be a surprising source for material. Then, Ben and Adam sit down with Severance costume designer Sarah...

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Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)

July 10, 2025 • 66 mins

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 A Man on the Inside. They talk about the sticky philosophical questions that influence both Severance and Mike’s work, and the challenges of creating and defining a distinct tone for a show. Plus, Mike reveals the sup...

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

July 3, 2025 • 76 mins

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 amateur movies as kids, and they try to get to the bottom of the age old question: Is falling funny? Then, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance’s brilliant Prop Master, Cat Miller, to talk about building out the world of t...

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

June 26, 2025 • 68 mins

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 inspired a pivotal scene from the finale, the fear and risk involved with making creative work, and they try to get to the bottom of why Ben wasn't invited to Conan's Mark Twain Prize event. Then, Ben and Adam talk with anot...

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We're coming back!

June 25, 2025 • 3 mins

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 Severance with very special guests. And they'll also talk with more Severance superfans about their burning questions. If you’ve got a question about Severance or the things that influenced it, call our hotline at 212-830-381...

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

March 28, 2025 • 61 mins

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 brain-in-a-jar, Severance creator Dan Erickson, to answer your hotline questions and uncover the origin story behind how his brain got in a jar. Then, Ben and Adam are joined by the hosts of the podcast We Know Sever...

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

March 21, 2025 • 79 mins

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 balances playing a bureaucrat who is also an enforcer and how common it is to hang out with Björk in Iceland. Then, Britt Lower and Zach Cherry are back on the podcast to talk about Helly and Dylan’s monumental decision...

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S2E9: The After Hours (with Sydney Cole Alexander)

March 14, 2025 • 60 mins

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 season. For this momentous occasion, Ben and Adam are joined by Sydney Cole Alexander, who plays Natalie, conduit to the Board and conduit to our fan hotline. They discuss Natalie’s infamous smile, the different way she han...

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

March 7, 2025 • 51 mins

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 and how Newfoundland became the perfect Salt’s Neck. Then, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance superfan Jimmy Kimmel to answer some of the your burning hotline questions, including: would you rather be a fetid moppe...

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

February 28, 2025 • 74 mins

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 what it was like filming in a brand new location with a new cast of characters, how she and Adam built out the relationship between Gemma and Mark, and the origin story of Ms. Casey’s iconic wig. Then, Ben sits down wi...

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S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock)

February 21, 2025 • 70 mins

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, playing two different sides of Burt, and why Bugs Bunny might be the greatest actor of all time. Then, Ben and Adam discuss the rest of the episode and the relationships growing both inside and outside of Lumon. But w...

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S2E5: Trojan's Horse (with Michael Chernus)

February 14, 2025 • 66 mins

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, Michael reveals that Ricken is actually post-podcast, so today’s episode is a really big deal. Together, they discuss Ricken’s writing, his relationship with Devon, and the actorly impulse to be liked. Then, Ben and Ada...

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S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)

February 7, 2025 • 62 mins

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 Stiller, going all the way back to 2004’s Dodgeball; the four chords that unlocked Severance’s ear-worm of a main theme; and the world of Kier folk tunes he discovered while scoring this episode. Then, Ben and Adam tal...

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Episodes

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

Effort and Ease (with Merritt Wever & Ramy Youssef)

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

The Look of Severance (with Jeremy Hindle)

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

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

Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)

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

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

We're coming back!

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

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

S2E9: The After Hours (with Sydney Cole Alexander)

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

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

S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock)

S2E5: Trojan's Horse (with Michael Chernus)

S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)

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