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. This is the Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott, an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown with the creators, cast, crew, and fans of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning TV show. In advance of Season 2 premiering January 17 on Apple TV+, director/executive producer Stiller and star/executive producer Scott will rewatch every episode of Season 1 and share in-depth, never-before-heard analysis, alongside guests including creator Dan Erickson, producer Jackie Cohn, stars Zach Cherry ("Dylan"), John Turturro ("Irving") and Britt Lower ("Helly"), and celebrity superfans Jon Stewart, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. The podcast will continue weekly following new episodes of Season 2. From Audacy Podcasts, Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios, Red Hour, and Great Scott. If you’ve got a question about Severance, call our hotline at 212-830-3816. We just might play your voicemail and answer your question on the podcast.

Episodes

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

March 28, 2025 • 65 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 • 83 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 • 64 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 • 55 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 • 78 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 • 74 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 • 70 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 • 66 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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S2E3: Who Is Alive? (with Gwendoline Christie)

January 31, 2025 • 63 mins

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, the power of leaning into the absurd and obscene, and how protective her character is of her department -- the people and the goats. Plus, she reveals the three things she learned about goats while filming Severance: t...

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S2E2: Goodbye Mrs. Selvig (with Dan Erickson)

January 24, 2025 • 64 mins

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 with actors, and the shared door-factory-universe between Severance and Monsters Inc. They also answer the question everyone’s been asking: what do you eat for lunch at Lumon? To learn more about listener data and o...

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

January 17, 2025 • 74 mins

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 argues that he really isn’t all that bad, once you get to know him. Plus, the pod unveils a few new perks: the guys answer fan questions from the Severed Floor Post Box and clairvoyant Zach Cherry predicts what will ha...

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S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart)

January 16, 2025 • 69 mins

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 creative big swings, his constructive criticism on season 1 (spoiler alert: it’s all about wingspan), and The Daily Show’s very own version of a waffle party. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...

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

January 15, 2025 • 59 mins

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 friendship with Zach Cherry, and his missed connection with one of cinema's most celebrated auteurs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...

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

January 14, 2025 • 79 mins

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 impression. Come for an obsessively detailed deep dive into the Music Dance Experience; stay to learn what Dax and Kristen mean when they say "go to two." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...

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S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman)

January 13, 2025 • 63 mins

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 throughout the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

January 10, 2025 • 74 mins

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 far-out fan theories from Reddit about the mysterious baby goats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...

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S1E4: The You You Are

January 9, 2025 • 57 mins

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 their shared dedication to getting a good night's sleep. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...

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S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

January 8, 2025 • 74 mins

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 hair? What is the name of his alter ego? What's his beef with daylight savings? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

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S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry)

January 7, 2025 • 51 mins

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 impactful tenure on USA's "Monk," and how fun it is to be on your phone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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

January 7, 2025 • 70 mins

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 drafts, Dan's mind-numbing (and Severance-inspiring) career before breaking into show biz, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}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)

S2E3: Who Is Alive? (with Gwendoline Christie)

S2E2: Goodbye Mrs. Selvig (with Dan Erickson)

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

S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart)

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

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

S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman)

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

S1E4: The You You Are

S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry)

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

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

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