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Supernatural Then and Now

Trial and Error with Kevin Parks (S8EP14)

Supernatural Then and Now

Story Mill Media / Realm

Comedy Interviews, Comedy, Tv & Film

4.92.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 February 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

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

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0:00.0

In 2005, two brothers hit the road in search of their father, and wound up fighting demons, angels, monsters, and fate itself.

0:17.0

Over the next 15 years, supernatural became more than just a TV show.

0:22.2

It became a family with one of the most passionate fan bases in the world.

0:26.2

I'm Rob Benedict.

0:27.4

I played Chuck Shirley.

0:28.9

You might also know me as God.

0:30.5

And I'm Richard Spade Jr.

0:32.2

I played Loki, the Trickster, and Gabriel.

0:35.6

And I also directed more than a few episodes.

0:38.4

Now, we spent years making this show,

0:40.1

but we never actually sat down to watch every single episode in order until now.

0:45.2

And that means that each week we're watching Supernatural from the beginning.

0:49.1

Now diving into season eight,

0:51.3

the year of purgatory, prophets, and the pursuit to close the gates of hell.

0:55.6

And we'll be joined by cast, writers, directors, and the crew who help bring each episode to life.

1:01.6

You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, our honest reactions, and maybe learn a little about how

1:06.3

television gets made along the way.

1:08.0

Now, I'm warning you, there's going to be spoilers.

1:14.6

And remember, this is our first time truly watching the series. So if we miss a detail or don't remember what happens three seasons from now, well, that's part of the fun.

1:21.6

So join us as we keep the engine running, hit the open road, and fall even deeper in love with Supernatural.

1:36.7

Hey, everybody. This is Rob Benedict. And I'm Richard Spate, Jr. And we're talking about

1:41.6

season eight, episode 14, trial and error. Yeah, man. It sounds like a

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