Explore every episode of the podcast The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast
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| Coming Soon: The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:02:05 | |
âThe Official Big Bang Theory Podcastâ is on its way! Hosted by Glamour Senior Editor and New York Times Best Selling Author Jessica Radloff, the podcast will explore every episode of the beloved show, starting with Seasons 1 and 2. Each week, weâll take a deep dive into one episode, sharing untold stories, backstage secrets, and the decisions that shaped the series. Weâll also talk to guests like co-creator Chuck Lorre, Kunal Nayyer, and guest star Christine Baranski.   © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Unaired Pilot with Chuck Lorre and Peter Roth | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:54:00 | |
In the inaugural episode of âThe Official Big Bang Theory Podcast,â host Jessica Radloff is joined by the showâs co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre and former chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group Peter Roth. Chuck and Peter take us back to the very beginning as they discuss the original, unaired pilot. They reveal how they got a highly unusual second chance to create another pilot after the first one wasnât picked up. Plus, they explain why they steered away from the risquĂ© tone that was prominent in the first pilot and why they recast the role of Penny. Be sure to watch all episodes of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ on Max. © 2025 WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 'The Pilot' with Director James Burrows | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:36:34 | |
Host Jessica Radloff is joined by the legendary director of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ pilot, James Burrows. James, who has directed iconic sitcoms like âCheers,â âFrasier,â and âFriends,â reflects on the casting changes between the first and second pilots, the significance of the sperm bank scene, and the memorable stairway and car scenes. Burrows also shares insights into the castâs chemistry and the showâs success and legacy. Plus, James reveals that moment during filming when he looked at Chuck Lorre and knew they had âgotten it right.â Go back and watch the pilot of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ on Max! © 2025 WBEI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Hamburger Postulateâ with Sara Gilbert | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:34:54 | |
Emmy winner Sara Gilbert joins host Jessica Radloff to discuss her role as Leslie Winkle on "The Big Bang Theory." She recalls her surprise at being asked to be on the show and her initial nervousness being a guest star. She also shares how excited she was to reunite with âRoseanneâ co-star Johnny Galecki. Plus, the one critique Sara had of herself while watching the episode back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Luminous Fish Effectâ with Dave Goetsch | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
Executive producer and writer Dave Goetsch is back this week to discuss âThe Luminous Fish Effect,â the episode that marks Laurie Metcalfâs first appearance as Mary Cooper, Sheldonâs mother. Dave recalls the early days of the show, including casting Laurie. He also discusses how he and the writers created Sheldonâs backstory, including the mixed feelings on whether Sheldon should ever date and find love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Fuzzy Boots Corollaryâ with Dave Goetsch | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:46:07 | |
Host Jessica Radloff welcomes executive producer and writer Dave Goetsch, who played a key role in âThe Big Bang Theoryâ throughout all 12 seasons of the show. Dave recalls the challenges and successes of the early episodes, including the introduction of characters like Sara Gilbertâs Leslie Winkle and the dynamic between Leonard, Penny, and Sheldon. Dave also discusses how doing a second pilot helped further define Sheldonâs character. Plus, how that infamous dance scene in this episode came about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Big Bran Hypothesisâ with Director Mark Cendrowski | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:45:47 | |
Helping to break down the second episode of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ is Mark Cendrowski, who directed 244 episodes of the hit show. Mark recalls his initial meeting with Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as how nervous he was to follow the legendary James Burrows in directing the show. Mark also shares with host Jessica Radloff the advice he gave each cast member after Season 1 wrapped. Plus, find out why he always keeps a ping pong table on set! Donât forget, all episodes of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ are available to stream on Max. © 2025 WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 'The Middle Earth Paradigmâ with Anthony Rich | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:26:56 | |
For the classic Halloween episode from the first season of âThe Big Bang Theory,â host Jessica Radloff is joined by director Anthony Rich, who worked on the show from the very beginning. Anthony shares why episodes like these are such a challenge to shoot and recalls a mishap with an extra that somehow made it into the final cut. Jessica and Anthony also discuss Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuocoâs real-life feelings behind the scenes during this episode. Plus, why this episode was a game-changer for Johnny and his character Leonard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Dumpling Paradoxâ with Anthony Rich | 05 May 2025 | 00:25:26 | |
Director Anthony Rich is back for âThe Dumpling Paradox,â which marks Mrs. Wolowitzâs first time on âThe Big Bang Theory.â Anthony shares memories of the incredible Carol Ann Susi, who voiced the character of Mrs. Wolowitz, and her larger-than-life personality. Plus, they discuss the moment during this episode when Johnny Galecki broke character â and chances are you never noticed it before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Special Bonus Episode with Melissa Rauch & Raegan Revord | 07 May 2025 | 00:38:50 | |
Get ready for an incredible bonus episode! Host Jessica Radloff is joined by Melissa Rauch, aka Bernadette, from âThe Big Bang Theoryâ and âYoung Sheldonâ star Raegan Revord. The trio discuss the huge reunion between Melissa and her âBig Bangâ husband Howard Wolowitz, aka Simon Helberg, happening on Melissaâs show âNight Court.â Plus, Raegan discusses her time playing Missy on âYoung Sheldonâ and recalls meeting the âBig Bangâ cast for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Cooper-Hofstadter Polarizationâ with David Saltzberg | 19 May 2025 | 00:42:05 | |
Jessica Radloff is joined by the person Chuck Lorre called âthe most valuable player for the entire seriesâ â the science consultant, Professor David Saltzberg. David shares the integral part he played in each episode of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ and how he ensured the accuracy of all the scientific dialogue. Plus, the one guest star who appeared on the show who David âfreaked outâ meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Grasshopper Experimentâ with Kunal Nayyar | 12 May 2025 | 00:29:47 | |
The one and only Kunal Nayyar, aka Raj Koothrappali, is here! Kunal shares some of his favorite moments from his time on the show and discusses how hard it was not to break during the live tapings thanks to his âgeniusâ co-stars. He also reveals why his character continues to mean so much to people in Delhi, India. Plus, why Kunal believes âThe Big Bang Theoryâ contained 279 of the greatest scripts in television history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Loobenfeld Decayâ with Producer Lee Aronsohn | 26 May 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
Executive producer and writer of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ Lee Aronsohn joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about this iconic episode â the first time Sheldon knocks three times. Lee shares how Sheldonâs three knocks came to be and why it felt so authentically âSheldon.â He also reveals what shocked him the most about the cast members of âThe Big Bang Theory.â Plus, Lee shares how he can tell they were still âfinding Sheldonâs characterâ at this point in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Pancake Batter Anomalyâ with Director Nikki Lorre | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:40:41 | |
Director Nikki Lorre joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about a âBig Bangâ classic â the âSoft Kittyâ episode. Nikki discusses what it was like working her way up the ranks with her dad, Chuck Lorre, running the show. She shares whether she was open with the cast and crew about who her father was. Then, Nikki and Jessica discuss how Jim Parsons was taught the âSoft Kittyâ song â and it involved a recorder. Plus, Nikki reveals whether a cast member ever got so sick that they couldnât make a Tuesday night taping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Jerusalem Dualityâ with Set Decorator Ann Shea | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
Host Jessica Radloff is joined by âBig Bangâ set decorator Ann Shea, who shares how that iconic set came to be. Ann reveals the huge design change that occurred between the first and second pilots. She also discusses the iconic props that became staples of Sheldon and Leonardâs apartment and why multiples of several key items had to be purchased. Plus, Ann shares the one item in Pennyâs apartment that she was able to splurge on once the show was picked up and became a bona fide hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Bat Jar Conjectureâ with Director Anthony Rich | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:30:23 | |
Helping to break down the classic âPhysics Bowlâ episode of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ is director Anthony Rich. Anthony shares what he recalls about watching Sara Gilbert and Johnny Galecki work together again after their âRoseanneâ days. He and host Jessica Radloff also discuss the Batman Cookie Jar, which made its first appearance in this episode. Anthony then reveals the complexities that go into shooting an episode like this with a lot of extras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Nerdvana Annihilationâ with John Shaffner | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:39:27 | |
Host Jessica Radloff is joined by âBig Bangâ production designer John Shaffner to discuss the infamous âTime Machineâ episode. John recalls his first reaction when he was told he would need to build a time machine. Then, Jessica shares Kaley Cuocoâs admission that this was the episode that made her âfall a little bit in loveâ with co-star Johnny Galecki. Find out when it happened! Plus, John reveals the secret âgumâ wall located on set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Pork Chop Indeterminacyâ with Missy Cooper, AKA Courtney Henggeler | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:40:58 | |
Missy Cooper is here! Courtney Henggeler, who played Sheldonâs twin sister Missy, joins Jessica to talk about her first appearance on the show. Courtney recalls her âBig Bangâ audition and who encouraged her to use a southern accent. Despite not being in many episodes, Courtney reveals she still gets âtables at restaurantsâ thanks to this role. Courtney also shares what it was like coming back in season 11 and meeting Reagan Revord, who plays Missy Cooper on âYoung Sheldon,â for the first time.  © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Tangerine Factorâ with Producer and Writer Steve Molaro | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:33:23 | |
Helping to break down the Season 1 finale is executive producer and writer Steve Molaro. Steve, who was with the show for all 12 seasons and went on to co-create âYoung Sheldon,â reveals that he almost left âBig Bangâ after this episode. He also shares how his personal dating history was incredibly similar to Leonardâs relationship with Penny. Then, Steve and host Jessica Radloff discuss why they think the audience didnât react when Leonard kissed Penny for the first time. Donât miss this incredible recap filled with behind-the-scenes secrets from the entire series.  © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Peanut Reactionâ with Emmy Winner VernĂ©e Watson | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:38:23 | |
The nurse everyone loves, Emmy winner VernĂ©e Watson, joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about the hilarious episode âThe Peanut Reaction.â VernĂ©e plays the nurse who treats Howard when he comes to the hospital for an alleged allergic reaction to peanuts. VernĂ©e recalls her infamous line âThis hospital is not equipped to treat stupidâ and shares how nervous she got when Chuck Lorre was on set. VernĂ©e also discusses her great relationship with Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki and reveals that they once came to her house and spent time with her kids and grandkids.  © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Bad Fish Paradigmâ with Chuck Lorre | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:45:49 | |
Helping break down the first episode of Season 2 is âBig Bangâ co-creator Chuck Lorre. Onscreen during this episode, Leonard and Penny face the aftermath of their first date. Chuck reveals that behind the scenes, he had recently learned that co-stars Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki were dating. He shares how Kaley told him and his hilarious reaction. Chuck also recalls Jim Parsonsâ audition for Sheldon, and how he transformed the character of Sheldon into something they had never even considered. Plus, how Chuckâs first trip to Comic-Con helped him realize the true power of âThe Big Bang Theory.â  © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Codpiece Topologyâ with Executive Producer Eric Kaplan | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:37:19 | |
Executive Producer Eric Kaplan worked on âThe Big Bang Theoryâ for 11 seasons, and heâs sharing all kinds of secrets while breaking down the second episode of Season 2, also known as the Renaissance Fair episode. Eric reveals why one of the first questions he asked Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady while interviewing was whether Penny and Leonord ultimately would end up together, and he shares why that question landed him the job. He also listens to the first joke he wrote that made it into the show. Plus, Eric reveals the hilarious song he taught the âBig Bangâ cast and crew.  © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Griffin Equivalencyâ with Kunal Nayyar | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:36:33 | |
Kunal Nayyar, aka Raj Koothrappali, is back! Kunal shares that to prepare for the showâs live tapings each week, he took a nap â and he reveals the hilarious way that co-star Jim Parsons woke him up. Kunal also discusses his first experiences with fame in the early days of the show, and how each of his castmates reacted to the newfound stardom. Plus, the one Raj quote that Kunalâs fans most often repeat back to him. You wonât want to miss this hilarious interview. Be sure to watch all episodes of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| âThe Barbarian Sublimationâ with Faye Woods | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:39:34 | |
Here to discuss one of Kaley Cuocoâs favorite episodes of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ is the woman who got all the dirt: hairstylist Faye Woods. Faye recalls the infamous scene from this episode where Kaley has a Cheeto in her hair and shares how it came to be. Plus, Faye reveals Kaleyâs one haircut that gave Chuck Lorre PTSD and almost cost Faye her job. Donât forget, all episodes of âThe Big Bang Theoryâ are available to stream on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||