The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

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 happen in next week’s episode.

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Here are some links to organizations supporting the relief efforts:

California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund

World Central Kitchen

California Community Foundation - Wildfire Recovery Fund

Pasadena Humane - Eaton Fire Emergency

Letters From Altadena: Wildfire Relief

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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 The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is an episode-by-episode, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the AppleTV+ workplace thriller with the series’ creators, cast, crew, and celebrity superfans. Executive producer/director Ben Stiller and star/executive producer Adam Scott will rewatch every episode of Season 1 and share in-depth, never-before-heard analysis in daily episodes, every weekday beginning Tuesday, January 7. The companion podcast will continue into Season 2, beginning January 17 and dropping every Friday with the release of each new episode. From Audacy Podcasts, Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios, Red Hour, and Great Scott. 

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