Supernatural Then and Now

You've heard his name before on the podcast, Sparkle. His real name is Stephen P. Arkle. He was the colorist on Supernatural for almost its entire run. Hear the story of how he stated out working on beauty pagents in Australia to working on a 15 year series and never working on the episodes with the sound on. Plus, Rob and Rich learn a little something about metafiction in classic mythology. Oh, and did you know the podcast will be live in Austin, Texas on November 19th? Patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We did two interviews for the episode and it ended up being too long, so we broke it up into two parts. Rich shares stories about his return to the series and how this episode led to him directing 11 episodes. Plus, we have a moment with Misha. You'll have to listen to find out who the second interview is with! patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misha Collins returns to the podcast! This time not to talk about Castiel, but to talk about directing a great episode of television. With all the stories about the pranks and hijinks on set, we thought this would be a stinger, but it's great! Misha shares the stories of the shenanigans, and the challenges of directing. Rob and Rich learn about harvesting souls. www.parteon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil McKinney played Henry Winchester in Supernatural and The Winchesters. He joins the podcast to discuss playing the character, a different role he originally auditioned for, and the impact the opportunity has had on his career. He shares some pretty funny behind-the-scenes stories of pranks on set. Rob and Rich talk about Supernatural episodes that never happened. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor Jimmy Pickel (not to be confused with Rich's friend for high-school) returns to the podcast. Hear about balancing humor and drama, Phil bringing down the hammer, and thoughts on Snookie's appearance. And whatever you do DON'T CROSS THE LINE!!! Rob and Rich learn about supernatural zoos. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Jenny Klein joins the podcast for this scary episode of Supernatural. Hear her story about starting as a writer production assistant, the origins of this idea, and her trips to set. She really gets sad about breaking up the Ghostfacers! Rob and Rich learn about Slender Man and Creepy Pasta. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich has been pretty wrapped up with shooting a movie over the past 2 weeks, so we weren't able to record a new episode for today. Please enjoy this flashback to when we put on Spotlight on Eric Kripke. We'll be back next Saturday with what is sure to be a fantastic episode featuring Jenny Klein talking about #thinman. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Wanek returns to the podcast to chat about this episode he directed. The group discusses the Men of Letters bunker, the return of Osric Chau and Lauren Tom, and Jerry's excellent shot choices. Rob and Rich learn a little something about the name Bartholomew. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Sgriccia returns to the podcast to discuss the only episode he directed in Season 9. He shares stories of putting Sam and Dean in a new setting, introducing a new monster (it's been awhile), and weirdness of cupping. Rob and Rich learn about pishtacos. Briana Buckmaster has entered the world! www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Qualls (Garth) returns to the podcast to talk about his role as Garth. He shares behind the scenes stories about scheduling issues with Man In The High Castle, challenges of being a werewolf, and his disgust of mayonnaise. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Norse mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Omundson (Cain) joins the podcast for his debut episode. Hear about how he channeled Bruce Lee, his college days with Rich, and why conventions & fans are so important to him. Why do people ask Rob to sign the first-blade? Plus, FELICIA DAY joins the podcast for a guest review. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Cain from the bible. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow The Guild Kickstarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always love a heavy mythology episode, and who better to bring it all together than executive producer Bob Singer. He directs this episode where all comes to a head with Sam facing Gadreel, Crowley collaborates, and the boys are in a bad place. Rob and Rich learn a little something about the biblical inspiration for Gadreel. Anyone from Poughkeepsi listening? www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writers Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner return to the podcast to share great behind-the-scenes stories of this heavy mythology episode. There is so much going on in this script that we had to go back to the source. Please Rob and Rich learn about X. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to welcome Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills) back to the podcast. She shares why this might not be her favorite episode, the joy of doing your own stunts, and why the relationship between Sam and Jody just works. Rob and Rich learn about the Roman goddess Vesta. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Adam Glass returns to the podcast to discuss this awesome Dean-backstory episode. Adam shares where the idea came from, why it was important to the franchise, and why this episode is so personal to him. Plus, Rob and Rich learn a little more about ghosts. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Robert Berens joins the podcast. Bob is a major architect of the show in seasons 9-15. He tells us how he got involved in the show, the challenges of coming up with a monster-of-the-week, and his role as a "sleeper-agent" for some fans. Rob and Rich learn a little something about categories of angels. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Tim Andrew makes his first appearance on the podcast. Tim directed 6 episodes of Supernatural. Hear about the joy of working with dogs, the antics on the set, and never heard before behind-the-scenes stories. Rob and Rich learn a little something about talking dog movies. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the show to talk season 9 and The Wizard of Oz. Learn what a bottle episode is, hear about shooting at the Men of Letters Bunker, and get info on the process of designing the look of the show. Rob and Rich learn about the books about Oz. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misha Collins returns to the podcast! He discusses Castiel being more human, feeling secure as a series regular on the show, and the SPN reunion on The Boys. This episode is a barrel of laughs!! Rob and Rich learn about Bartholomew. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaina Huffman joins the podcast to talk all things Abbadon. She plays one bad-ass knight from hell! Hear about stunt double hands, being naked in a tub, and cool costumes. Rob and Rich learn more about the bible. Rich wants to be Abbadon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tahmoh Penikett joins the podcast to talk about Ezekiel (and maybe another character). Tahmoh talks about his journey as an actor, meet fans at conventions, and Jared's influence on his performance. Rob and Rich learn about seeing things on your death bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a flashback to season 2, episode 1. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jensen Ackles join Richard Speight Jr. and Rob Benedict for the launch of Season 2 of the podcast. They dive into details about In My Time of Dying. These guys respect each other so much. Hear inappropriate stories from the set and about the new matching tattoos they just got. We'll be back with Season 9 on May 18th! www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new podcast we want to put on your radar! Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters) Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files, Supernatural, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/ Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) Jacob Kane makes a big life change Starring: Jamie…

Rob, Rich, and Steve pick their 5 favorite episodes from season 8. It is an impossible task because 8 is great (and not Speight!). Jeremy Carver had a great first season as the showrunner of Supernatural. There are several iconic episodes. Which ones will make the list? Listen to find out! Subscribe on Patreon to watch the video. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sheppard (Crowley) returns to the podcast to talk about the season finale of season 8 of Supernatural. Hear about him sitting in the chair, blowback for the opening scene with Kim Rhodes, and other behind-the-scenes stories. Rob and Rich learn angels being cast from heaven. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iving legend Curtis Armstrong joins the podcast for a walk through the 80s and the deep dive into Metatron. So much is covered in this conversation. Rob and Rich learn more about the Old Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Edlund returns to the podcast to discuss his swan song, the final episode he wrote for the show. Hear about the challenges of balancing multiple story lines, his thoughts on Sam's decline, and the appearance of Metatron. Rob and Rich learn a little something about curing demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's so great to have Felicia Day back on the podcast! Her portrayal of Charlie Bradbury is an important brick in the wall of Supernatural. She discusses working with Bob Singer, the incident on set that made her leave her body, and working with Robbie Thompson. She also discusses her new book! Rob and Rick learn about dream-hacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You talking to me? Director Guy Norman Bee returns to the podcast to discuss this heavy episode. Sam is making his way through the trails, and like a true hero, has gone to hell and back. Hear stories about the graffiti, creating hell, and having an episode with such a big cast. It's great to see Bobby again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Madison McLaughlin joins the podcast to discuss her role as Krissy Chambers. She shares on the set stories about Jensen Ackles and John Showalter being paternal on set, the challenges of being young in Hollywood, and the joy of the SPN Family. Rob and Rich learn about movies where kids hunt monsters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is always sad to see a character go in Supernatural, but it is always great to chat with Rachel Miner about our favorite television show. The pieces of season 8 are coming together! Hear from Rachel about her swan song with the show, flirting with...everyone, and how she got her start in acting. Rob and Rich learn about creepy crypts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are solving a crime from the past. Rob and Rich never reviewed the pilot of Supernatural or gave it a beard rating, so we are going back to the first episode to fix this mistake. Rob and Rich finally rewatch (as opposed to watching for the first time) the first episode of Supernatural and give it the rating it deserves. Plus, listen to the original interview with Jared and Jensen all over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not see his name in the credits, but Chad Kennedy had a big hand in the execution of Supernatural. A fan of the series from the start, Chad served as the supervising executive from Warner Brothers for 11 seasons. Hear how he got his start in the business, insider info on Warner Brothers, and why the themes of this episode served as an analogy for the season. Rob and Rich remember the titan Prometheus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to break down the post-production craft behind Supernatural’s “Man’s Best Friend with Benefits.” From refining pacing, to visual effects, sound design, and emotional continuity, Todd reveals how the episode evolves from script to screen. The trio discuss Chritian Campbell and Mischael Morgan's stellar performances. Rob and Rich get familiar with "familiars." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Parks, long time assistant director, joins the podcast to discuss his directorial debut on Supernatural. We love how the middle of Season 8 is such a shift for the Supernatural team, with so many of them getting a chance to try new roles on set. Kevin discusses working with Jared and Jensen, flexing new muscles, and hell-hounds. Rob and Rich learn about divine trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Rose joins the podcast for this fan favorite episode. He, Rob and Rich discuss shooting on set, Adam's approach to the role, and Nazi Nercomancers. Rob and Rich learn what a Golem is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serge Ladouceur returns to the podcast. This time not as Cinematographer by as a director! He, Rob, and Rich dig into this fan favorite episode. We hear about the excellent performances of Gil McKinney and Alaina Huffman. We hear the story of how Serge got bumped up and what didn't make it into the episode. Rob and Rich learn cool things about demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Creasser returns to the podcast to discuss his turn as Cinematographer on this fan favorite episode. They discuss the joy of working with Felicia Day and her return to the role of Charlie Bradbury. They celebrate late director Jeannot Szwarc. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Celtic trees. Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to videos, live-streams, and bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SPNthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Johnston, who played Samandriel, joins the podcast to discuss his role and experience with the show. The team discusses the thing on Samandriel's head, the joy of coming back as a guest actor, screaming, and hijinks. Do you think Matt Pike (Bugs) grew up to be Samandriel's vessel? #hotdogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor Jimmy Pickel joins the podcast to talk about his experience editing Citizen Fang. The conversation covers his start with the show, how he can enhance a moment, the inner-workings and politics of the post team (I can't imagine Phil mad). Rob and Rich learn a little something about local vampire lore in Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Meloche joins us for today's looney episode. Sam and Dean get wrapped up in the world of cartoons when they re-connect with a psychokinetic, played by Mike Farrell. The conversation dives deep into the visual effects of the show, and reminisce about what a great family the crew is. Rob and Rich learn what psychokinetic is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conventions, holidays, and family matters got in the way of getting the next Supernatural Then and Now episode out on time. However, this week in its place please enjoy this throwback episode to 2020 when Rob and Rich interview Alex Calvert for the Kings of Con podcast. They did into all things Alex, and it's wild to look back to life in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Tom doesn't just play Kevin's mom, she lit up screens in the Joy Luck Club and Bad Santa. Plus her voice is featured in King of the Hill and Rick and Morty. It is such an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her role as Linda Tran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Adam Glass returns to the podcast to discuss this monster-of-the-week episode. The guys bond over all being sons of the south, the mythology of specters, and the fun of writing for DJ Qualls. Plus, Adam gives us a little info about the new project he has works with Andrew Dabb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ty Olson, who plays Benny Lafitte on Supernatural, joins the podcast to share some great behind the scenes stories. They get into purgatory, the relationship with Dean, and Sam's girlfriend. Rob and Rich are surprised to learn their is a hierarchy of angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camera Operator Brad Creasser joins the show for this episode to discuss the "found footage" format. This episode dives deeper into Supernatural's werewolf mythology. Rob and Rich face-off on their points of view on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it and you got it! Sound master Michael Lawshe returns to the podcast with his bag of tricks. Hear how he creates those eerie heart beats, sounds of ripping flesh, and creating environment. He shares about collaborating with director, Jensen Ackles. This one is a treat for the ears, so be sure to listen in you 7.1 Dolby home theater. If you don't have one of those, headphones would work too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Dabb returns to the podcast to discuss all the changes in season 8, Benny, Kevin Tran, and Linda Tran. How much do you think dwarves gold is worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rob and Rich as we kick-off season 8 of the podcast. They are joined by Osric Chau to discuss prophets, purgatory, and pandemonium. Osric dives deep into the role of Kevin. We also get all the details about the legendary wrestling match with Jared Padalecki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob, Rich and Steve pick their top 5 from season 7. Trae pops in to share his thoughts too. Hilarity ensues. Plus, they pick their favorite episode from season 7. Can you guess what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices