Rob and Rich fight to the death to select the top 5 episodes from Season 5. The final choice will melt your eyeballs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it. Steve Boyum joins us to celebrate Kripke's final episode. We discussed when Chuck knew he was God, the famous Jared/mirror scene, changing showrunners, and finales. We'll be covering Swan Song in multiple episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only do we have Matt Cohen and Amy Gumenick as guest for the episode, but we have a special surprise guest reviewer. Hear about the stunts, performances and behind the scenes moments of this important Mary and John Winchester lore episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st Assistant Director and co-producer Kevin Parks is a walking encyclopedia of Supernatural knowledge. Hear firsthand about how they had to stop filming because someone thought there was a sniper in the area. He shares plenty of great behind-the-scenes stories. Rob and Rich teach us a little something about vampires and tell us why Eric Kripke wanted to avoid vampires at first. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Star Taylor Cole (Sarah Blake) shares stories about fighting a haunted painting with Sam and Dean. She talks about getting the giggles with Jared and Jensen. Hear about her crazy scream. Rob and Rich share some real-life stories of haunted paintings. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Supernatural producer Todd Aronauer comes back to the podcast to share insights about how Something Wicked came together, behind-the-scenes stories, and learn about more of the crew that made the show happen. Kim Rhodes joins Rob and Rich for the review. We learn about her tattoo rating system. This is a wicked cool episode! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's ready to face ghosts!?! Guest stars AJ Buckley and Travis Wester join the podcast to talk about their introduction to the Supernatural universe and the entry of their characters. They share details about what was improvised and what wasn't, and what a joy it was to be on the set. They fellas even jump ahead a little to Ghostfacers. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad, the guy literally closest to the action, joins the show. Brad shot on Supernatural for all 15 seasons, at times even substituting as Cinematographer. He shares stories of working with Jared, Jensen, and Nicki Aycox, stories of making shadow monsters (spoiler, it wasn't monkeys), and why you should be careful when you eat calzone. Rob and Rich talk about first meeting Brad and how he was their first friend on set. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Jessica Steen joins the podcast and talks about shooting nights, how creepy Missy Bender is, and how she doesn't like getting locked in cages. Matt Cohen (the OG 1970s John Winchester) joins Rob and Rich to review the episode. Rob and Rich learn that the Benders are inspired by a true-life murderous family. "Demons I get. People are crazy." Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Director of this episode, Phil Sgriccia, returns to the podcast. Hear stories about getting the sets to feel authentic, how Phil uses real magic to create the special effects, and find out what a "cut out car" is. Rich and Phil connect over all the rules for how directors should cover hunters in certain situations. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Composer Jay Gruska joins the show and shares his Supernatural origin story, and how he enjoyed collaborating with Christopher Lennertz to design the musical landscape. He discusses the performances in the episode and the loyalty of the Supernatural community. Rob and Rich ponder Dean's awkwardly long sex scene. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Star Julie Benz joins the podcast. She shares stories about how she got started in acting, how much she loved working with Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, who from the show she got to kiss, and what it was like working in mud. Plus Jared and Jensen pop-in to have some fun with Rob and Rich. Don't fear the reaper! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Producer Bob Singer and Production Designer Jerry Wanek (two titans of television) return to talk about Scarecrow, one of Season 1's scariest episodes. Hear about how the town wasn't a real-sized town, who came up with the look of the scarecrow, shooting in the fog, and how much everyone loved shooting Nicki Aycox, for the debut of Meg. Take a break from and listen. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jerry Wanek became a Co-Producer John Marcynuk became production designer. It's always great to shine a spotlight on the crew of Supernatural. John shares some wonderful stories. He spills the beans on mirror and window tricks in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Guy Bee and Producer and Post Supervisor Todd Aronauer join the show to talk about the super creepy episode, Asylum. Guy has directed several episodes of Supernatural, and Todd is one of the few people that worked on the pilot and then went on to work on the series for years. We get details about how they shot at an actual abandoned asylum and how they accomplished many of the super freaky ghost effects. Also, hear why Todd had to sleep on Kripke's couch. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visual Effects Supervisor Ivan Hayden joins the podcast. Hear details about the visual effects craft and hear Rob and Rich's theories about Missouri Moseley and the reasons the boys return home. Everything is on fire! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest star Tyler Johnston and co-writer Rachel Nave Dworkin discuss Bugs with hosts Richard Speight, Jr. and Rob Benedict. Hear stories about Tyler getting into a strange white van and how Rachel got cheated out of a toaster oven. Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles pop in to share a story from the set. Bugs, it isn't as bad as you remember. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Producer McG talks about how he first met Eric Kripke and heard the pitch for Supernatural. He shares secrets behind some of the special effects of the episode. Jane McGregor who played Lori Sorenson also joins the episode and shares why they had to do re-shoots and that her dogs didn't get along with Jared's dogs. And of course Rob and Rich crack jokes. Supernatural Then and Now continues with never before heard insights from the cast, crew and producers. Follow Story Mill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Wanek, Production Designer, Producer and Director, shares details about this super gross episode. Rob Benedict, Richard Speight, Jr. and Jerry’s talk about the sewer, the rats, and peeling ones skin off. Here about why most sets had to be built, and how the brothers were almost stuck staying in Motel 6s across the country. Plus, a very special surprise guest calls in.  Supernatural Then and Now continues with never heard insights from the cast. Follow Story Mill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director and Producer Phil Sgriccia and Composer Chris Lennertz share details about music, editing, and the creative process. Jovanna Burke (Bloody Mary) pops in and shares some great BTS stories about the make-up and special FX. This episode is packed and super fly! Supernatural Then and Now continues with never before heard insights from the cast, crew and producers. Follow Story Mill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director of Photography Serge Ladouceur talks about the look he developed for the show and shares details about Phantom Traveler with hosts Rob Benedict and Richard Speight, Jr. Also, Serge and Bob Singer talk about working together and with Jared and Jensen. Jensen pops in and shares a funny story about working with Bob as a director. This baby is full! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Singer, Supernatural's 15 year Executive Producer, tells us how he got involved in the show, describes his directing style and shares some great behind-the-scenes stories about shooting with kids and water. Bob spends some time with hosts Rob Benedict and Richard Speight, Jr. remembering Kim Manners, who directed Dead In The Water and a bunch of other episodes but passed away in season 4. Amy Acker who was the guest star in Dead In The Water pops in and tells us some crazy stories about the bathtub scene. Find out what "faked" means. This is a ride you don't want to miss! Supernatural: Then and Now continues with never before heard insights from the cast, crew and producers. Follow StoryMill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles join the conversation with hosts Richard Speight Jr. and Rob Benedict for the premiere episode of Supernatural: Then & Now. The road trip begins with Sam and Dean Winchester themselves here to discuss the pilot episode of Supernatural, written by Eric Kripke and directed by David Nutter.  The boys join us to talk about auditioning and meeting, what goes into a pilot, lighting ceilings on fire, and much more as we get this show on the road. Follow StoryMill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are back again with hosts Rob Benedict and Richard Speight Jr. as our journey continues. The actors behind Sam and Dean Winchester are here to discuss the second episode of Supernatural, season one, “Wendigo,” written by Eric Kripke with a story by Ron Milbauer, and directed by David Nutter.  Join Rob, Rich, and the boys, to recall their first episode shot in Vancouver, setting the tone of the show, becoming brothers on-screen and off, the origin of “Saving people, hunting things, the family business.” Supernatural: Then and Now continues with never before heard insights from the cast. Follow StoryMill Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storymillmedia/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoryMillMedia Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new episode is coming a little late this week, likely on Wednesday or Thursday. In the meantime please enjoy this sample episode of the latest podcast from Story Mill Media, Your Mom Is A Podcast. Join comedians and real-life pals Milana Vayntrub & Sandeep Parikh as they embark on the hilarious journey of parenting improvement! In each episode, they sit down with accomplished individuals, but here's the twist: they grill their moms beforehand! Then, in a Newlywed-style game, the hosts playback and compare answers for laughs, tears, and heartfelt parenting wisdom. Tune in to witness Milana and Sandeep navigate the highs and lows of raising exceptional humans. Sandeep was featured in The Guild with Felicia Day. Milana's credits include Marvel's Squirrel Girl and This Is Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director James Conway joins the podcast. He shares stories about Jared Padalecki fighting nothing, tricks of perspective, and tropes of horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Phil Sgriccia and actress Samantha Ferris (Ellen) join the podcast for a lively discussion about this episode. Hear about everybody that cried, how much damage was done from blowing things up, and saying goodbye to some of our favorite characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Kripke and director James Conway join the podcast. Eric discuss speaking to the fans through the show. James shares some great behind-the-scenes stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Kripke joins the podcast and shares some laughs with Rob and Rich. We hear about the evolution of The Trickster, why certain shows are spoofed, and why this is one of Kripke's favorite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know Hal Ozsan you should. This was a great conversation about acting, writing and Supernatural fans. Find out which Supernatural alum Hal was engaged to and whose old man hands were used in the card close ups. Plus Eric Kripke stops by to answer some fan submitted questions. This episode will melt your ears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Andrew Dabb joins the podcast. Hear some secrets of the writers' room, the show's perspective on the anti-christ, and the influences on this episode. It's great that Sam and Dean are back together. *Canton Ohio is the home of the Football Hall of Fame, not baseball. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Creasser joins the show and shares stories of having Paris Hilton on set on set, where the wax figures came from, details of camera work. Rob and Rich get real with the beard rating. Supernatural Theater returns with special guest Briana Buckmaster. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Phil Sgriccia joins to discuss Crowley and Bobby's kiss, Death's entrance, Sam's sacrifice, and the penultimate episode of a legendary season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Ben Edlund joins us for this episode. There are great stories about what's real, God, and hippie Castiel. Future Dean is certainly not a direction we want Dean to head down. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secrets start to reveal themselves. Are you putting the pieces together? On this walk through nature, you’ll explore a lush green forest, learn the secrets of a lost society, and gain the key to confronting an uncertain future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director J. Miller Tobin joins the podcast to share some great behind the scenes stories. We talk stunts, brothels, sexy Lucifer and more. Demore Barnes makes a stellar entrance as the archangel Raphael.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Sgriccia joins the podcast to discuss the episode. It's crazy that all of Phil's episodes feel like movies! Phil shares some great behind-the-scenes stories in this episode that brings back so many fan-favorite characters. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misha joins to podcast to kick-off season 5. We know Castiel was barely in the episode, but we still have a fun conversation about the it and great moments throughout season 5. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Rich have the impossible task of deciding their top 5 episodes from season 4 of Supernatural. This will surely invite some spirited reactions and conversations.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about Eric's early career, Tarzan, stories about developing Supernatural, and how much he loves the people from the show. And can we please stop talking about angels.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruth Connell (Rowena from Supernatural) lends her voice to this new podcast, made for fans of fantasy and meditation. Please consider listening to this sample episode. In the violet light of late morning and you come upon a seemingly abandoned witch’s cottage. Inside you’ll find a grimoire, which holds many secrets to magic. In it you find how to center yourself by making a tranquility potion.  Listen to episodes as you would a guided meditation, seated in a quiet comfortable space without distractions. We recommend using headphones. Thank you for listening. You can learn more at: www.seekanomalie.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Kripke joins the podcast for a pinnacle episode he wrote and directed. Hear his love of Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Genevieve Padalecki, Misha Collins, Bob Singer and the Supernatural Family.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Padalecki delivers a stellar performance in a heart breaking episode of Supernatural. Will the brothers ever be able to reconcile? (Misha Collins cheats at Wordle). Jerry Wanek joins the podcast to reflect on this seminal episode and all of season 4. Plus, Bob Singer pops in to share some directing secrets.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sheppard (Crowley) joins the podcast. We find out that many of Mark's favorite moments as Crowley are in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always great to have Todd on the podcast. He offers such great insight to the inner-workings of the show. Plus Misha Collins stops by to share his thoughts on playing Jimmy Novak.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's ready for J3? Like the 5th Beatle, the 3rd Winchester is often not mentioned. However, Jake Abel will never be forgotten. Hear his stories from set and Supernatural conventions. Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Rich share their thoughts on Rob's first appearance. Director Mike Rohl joins the conversation to celebrate this iconic episode.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurt Fuller is so great as Zachariah. Hear his point of view on angels. He has such fond memories of the show and working with Jared and Jensen. In our book he'll always be a good guy.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE: Robert Wisdom, who played Uriel, joins us for this action packed episode. Learn great stuff about the angels in Supernatural. WARNING: We didn't bleep this one! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary TV director Steve Boyum joins us to discuss behind the scenes stories. Sam and Dean learn to be ghosts and a great character dies. Oh Boyum is this a great episode! Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices