It’s not enough to re-watch five seasons of our favorite show, we always want more. Now, podcasts are filling this demand with interviews, in-depth analysis, references to theories, anecdotes and episode-by-episode insights.
The podcast era is reshaping the community format of television shows: we’ve done sit-down chats with friends and 140 characters on social media. Now, we get more through our headphones on our way to work.
Today we bring you a list of those podcasts that have been created by cast members, because they give us a unique perspective on the filming, the journey of the characters and everything that happened before the director said, “Action”.
Office Ladies (The Office)
Hosts: Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin)
In Office Ladies, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey focus on a specific episode of The Office. They watch it and then discuss it scene by scene, sharing details about the filming, funny anecdotes, emotional moments and analysis of the characters and plots.
Jenna and Angela offer unique insight into the series, as they lived the filming experience. They share personal memories, details about the creative process, what it was like to work on set and answer fan questions.
In addition, they often invite other members of the cast and crew to talk about the series.
Fans can listen to all these curiosities and stories on the main podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, among others.
Welcome to the OC, Bitches (The OC)
Hosts: Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts) and Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper)
This podcast also offers episode-by-episode analysis, which engages fans of the teen drama. The nostalgia generation is delighted with the details the two actresses share of the creative process, on-set work and personal memories of the time.
The podcast is available on major podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts, where fans can also hear from other cast and crew guests.
Fake Doctors, Real Friends (Scrubs)
Hosts: Zach Braff (John J.D. Dorian) and Donald Faison (Christopher Turk)
There is a lot of love between these two fictional doctors, who crossed the friendship barrier from in front of the cameras to real life. They recap everything they experienced during the filming of the comedy series and also have special guests — from other main actors to those who were in an episode as guests.
Fans who want to keep laughing with the witty comments of these two friends can listen to it on the major podcast platforms, such as Spotify and YouTube.
Talking Sopranos (The Sopranos)
Hosts: Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri)
The acclaimed television series, one of the best shows of all time, could not be without a podcast. In each episode the hosts share unique insights into the making of the show, and behind the scenes.
The Sopranos fan community is large and now a little more involved thanks to the audio that can be found on leading podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
That Was Us (This Is Us)
Hosts: Mandy Moore (Rebecca Pearson), Sterling K. Brown (Randall Pearson), and Chris Sullivan (Toby Damon)
These three actors realized there was much more to explore from This Is Us, the drama that aired from 2016 to 2022, and jumped on the project without hesitation.
In addition to commenting on the details in front of and behind the camera, the hosts explore the deep themes addressed in the series such as loss, racism, substance abuse and adoption.
They say that it’s not the case, in every project, that the cast and crew find the synchronicity and love that was felt throughout the set, and this is what they try to transmit in every episode of the podcast.
They are still family and you can check them out on the top podcast platforms.
How We Made Your Mother (How I Met Your Mother)
Host: Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby) and Craig Thomas (co-creator)
Ted Mosby himself (Josh Radnor) hosts this podcast — one of the newest ones on this list (only just being released in March 2025, ten years since How I Met Your Mother‘s last episode). The other host is one of the creators of the show, which is considered a stroke of genius among comedy shows for its flashback structure, where every detail is meticulously designed to complete the gear at the end of the series.
This means that nothing was random and that each script had a meaning for the five friends living in New York City.
In addition to the series analysis, the podcast promises some great guests. You can listen to the episodes on all major podcast platforms.