Supernatural Then and Now

Thomas J. Wright directed 18 episodes of Supernatural. He is a living legend who got his start with Alfred Hitchcock and Rod Serling. Rich shadowed him on Supernatural. Rob and Rich learn about serial killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Jared Padalecki returns to the podcast for what might be the longest title of an episode we've ever had. He talks about his fear of clowns. Plus! A surprise guest! You'll never guess who it is. Here is a hint. She lives with Jared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Production designer and now director Jerry Wanek joins the episode. We dig into the Amazons, the Cobalt Room, and what it is like stepping into the big shoes on set. Rob and Rich learn how Amazons reproduce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Supernatural creator Eric Kripke returns to the podcast to talk about the season 5 finale and his exit from the show. He shares with us how he would have ended the series, the episode he always wanted to make, and what the SPN reunion was like on the set of The Boys.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

T.V.'s favorite director, Phil Sgriccia, returns to the podcast to share behind-the-scenes stories. Time After Time. This is such a fun episode; Robbie Thompson did an excellent job with the script. Jensen Ackles jumps in for a moment to share some thoughts. Rob and Rich learn the difference between Chronos and Kronos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Kevin McNally joins the podcast. He is a legend of film, tv, and the stage. He gives us the dish on Frank and everything Supernatural. Hear how he pranked the boys before they pranked him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Hear about Jim learning about Bobby's death, how he kept his eventual return secret from fans, and he emotional connection to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Rob and Rich gush all over this fantastic episode. The episode doesn't have the interview with Jim Beaver yet. We are recording that on Wednesday, but I know that the credits are some people's favorite part of the podcast, so we are publishing what we have for the drop on Saturday, May 17th and will release the interview portion on Thursday, May 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Editor Don Koch joins the podcast for the first episode to feature an editor from the show! Don worked on Supernatural for 11 seasons, so getting his perspective is excellent. Rob and Rich discover the Jersey Devil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Editor Don Koch joins the podcast for the first episode to feature an editor from the show! Don worked on Supernatural for 11 seasons, so getting his perspective is excellent. Rob and Rich discover the Jersey Devil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Emily Perkins, who played super-fan, Becky Rosen in Supernatural joins the podcast. Hear about her journey as an actor, where she thinks things with Chuck went, and her interpretation of the character. Rob and Rich spend far too much time wondering if Becky ever saw Sam's wiener. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Co-writer Ben Acker joins the podcast. Ben Acker and Ben Blacker were only on the show for one season, but had a great time there. For a brief period, most of the writers were named Ben. Rob and Rich are surprised Lily Dale and the Fox sisters are real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Sean Owen Roberts who played Chet the Leviathan joins the podcast. Hear about his audition with Jensen Ackles, stories about still getting recognized, and even more about nacho cheese. Rob and Rich discover what "slash fiction" is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

It is always such a delight to have a conversation with one of the behind-the-scenes folks who rarely get to share their Supernatural experience. In this episode, we interview Jose Manzano, who was in the Supernatural camera department for all 15 seasons. Rob and "Witch" have mixed opinions about the episode. It's almost like a Supernatural Buffy: The Vampire Slayer with James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter guest starring. www.patreon.com/spnthenandnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Jensen Ackles returns to the podcast. This time to discuss his second time directing an episode of the series. He shares stories from set about working with Colin Ford and Jewel Staite. Bring your own cheese because this is not cho' cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Jensen Ackles returns to the podcast. This time to discuss his second time directing an episode of the series. He shares stories from set about working with Colin Ford and Jewel Staite. Bring your own cheese because this is not cho' cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Mark Pellegrino, who famously played Lucifer, returns to the podcast. However, in season 7, is it Lucifer, a hallucination, or something in between? Mark also talks about his early days at conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Julian Richings made an incredible impression as the Horseman Death in just 5 episodes of Supernatural. He shares his story on getting into acting, getting cast on Supernatural and his philosophy on acting. We dive deep into the famous scenes of Death's entrance, preference for street food, and his relationship with the boys. Rob and Rich fanboy over Julian. Rich really loves The Witch. Here’s that code to get discounts on MAGIC MIND. It gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases. Use the code SUPERNATURAL20 at check out.  https://magicmind.com/supernatural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Misha Collins is back on the podcast to help launch Season 7. We hear how the producers tried to write Castiel off the show (again). Plus, we hear great behind-the-scenes stories about goo, vomit, and the direction Misha got on how to play Castiel. Try Magic Mind today! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code SUPERNATURAL20 at checkout. You can claim it at https://magicmind.com/supernatural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

It's been 3 years since we started the podcast. So, we decided to go back to the beginning and republish the pilot episode featuring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. Wow, our podcast has evolved! Rob and Rich are so earnest! Take this road down memory lane with us. What do you think about the differences? We look forward to looking back 3 years from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Hosts Rob Benedict and Rich Speight, Jr. are joined by producers Steve Hein and Trae Budde to try and pick their top 5 episodes from Season 6 of Supernatural, but there is a twist! Become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/SPNthenandnow to get lots of cool stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Sebastian Roche (Balthazar) joins the podcast. He talks about getting the gig, the other roles he auditioned for, how he isn't too much different from the character, and why he didn't come back. Rob and Rich wish they had a cool accent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Director John Showalter talks to us about some behind the scenes moments and discusses the performances of Jensen, Cindy and Sebastian. Rob and Rich are surprised to learn that H.P. Lovecraft is a real person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

This is a big Castiel episode and was a big swing for the team. Ben shares his experiences directing versus writing and why he enjoys "pajama work" over "muddy boots" work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Writer Adam Glass talks about killing the big-bad a little early, secrets from the writers' room, and how much of him (and others) ends up in the scripts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Everyone on the show had been waiting seasons to make a western and for the appearance of Samuel Colt. Director Guy Norman Bee gives us the inside scoop on what it was like to be on the set, how Jensen hurt his hand in the showdown and easter eggs you might have missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

It's always great to hear from Jim Beaver. Hear some great behind the scenes stories of working with Samantha Ferris. Rob and Rich have a unique point of view on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Guest star Steven Williams (Rufus) joins the podcast. Steven has an amazing career and perspective. Rufus, Bobby's one-time partner is a legendary hunter in the Supernatural world. Hear how Steven brought him to life. Rob and Rich share their delightful review of the ear-worm episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

We're finally there folks. Writer Ben Edlund dives deep into The French Mistake with Rob and Rich. The guys talk about the logic of the episode, how it came together, and what might have happened to Jared and Jensen on "Earth 2." Go to NordVPN.com/supernatural to get 4-Extra Months on a 2-Year Plan! NordVPN.com/supernatural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Well...they all can't be winners. Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to discuss the episode. He shares stories about how the mannequin's came together, real doll stories, and putting the show together in the edit. Fun Fact: Director Jeannot Szwarc directed Rob and Rich in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/supernatural... our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Supervising Sound Editor Michael Lawshe is back on the podcast. Be sure to listen to this one on fancy headphones or in your screening room with your 7.1 Dolby surround sound system. Hear about the sounds of hell and how to create a good beat down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Dragons! Director Phil Sgriccia joins the podcast to talk about Jensen trying to pull the sword, expanding what "supernatural" is, and great cast members. Rob misses Souless Sam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

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Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

Cindy Sampson, who plays Lisa Braeden, joins the podcast. It's an excellent conversation about Dean Winchester, Supernatural, and Ben's real father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Lindey McKeon, who plays everyones favorite reaper Tessa, joins the podcast. Did Tessa and Dean have a secret crush? Will Sam go crazy with his soul back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Rachel Miner played Meg in 11 episodes of Supernaturel. She share behind the scenes stories of working with Jared and Jensen, on screen kisses, and leather bikinis. She shares about how she handled her MS with the show and her experiences at conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Hear about writer Ben Edlund's fascination with fairies since childhood. As Ben does, he goes deep into the meaning of being the firstborn. He, at one point, thought an entire season about fairies and the fairy realm would be fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Jared Padalecki's stunt double, Mike Carpenter, joins us for a conversation about stunts on Supernatural. Mike worked as Jared's stunt double for all 15 seasons of the show. We also have a few producers and crew members sharing their favorite memories about Lou Bollo, the SPN stunt coordinator, who passed away in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

There's a new podcast that's perfect for spooky season and we've got a sample episode for you to check out -- please enjoy Fear Daily: Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain ... if you dare! Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join us as we explore the ghost stories and supernatural encounters left on an old online bulletin board that continues to operate somewhere in an unknown part of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt - a time capsule of society's greatest fears. Written by Brennan Storr, creator of The Ghost Story Guys, and hosted by Brandon Schexnayder, creator of Southern Gothic ... Fear Daily is guaranteed to be the stuff of nightmares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

Writer and executive producer Adam Glass joins the conversation. We talk about creepy casting, the love of comic books, and why fans don't like dogs as bad guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Director of the episode Guy Norman Bee comes back to the series. The last episode he directed was Asylum from season 1. He shares behind the scenes stories about vampires, stunts, and why nobody likes the Campbells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Writers Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder join the podcast to share their thoughts about writing for characters like Dean, Sam, and Bobby, where the ideas for the episode came from, and why Gabriel doesn't have his horn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

We talk to Boris the Vampire about casting Jensen in a movie, doing stunts, passing kidney stones and Boris being a 14 year old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

We talk to Boris the Vampire about casting Jensen in a movie, doing stunts, passing kidney stones and Boris being a 14 year old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

We talk to Boris the Vampire about casting Jensen in a movie, doing stunts, passing kidney stones and Boris being a 14 year old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

Rob and Rich have been on a breakneck schedule, so we weren't able to complete the interview in time for the podcast. However, please enjoy Rob and Rich's review, the deep dive into mythology, and some fun trivia about the episode. Our featured interview with Joseph Reitman (Boris the vampire) will be coming out this Wednesday or Thursday. Vampires and Twilight! Love you! Mean it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

Rob and Rich have been on a breakneck schedule, so we weren't able to complete the interview in time for the podcast. However, please enjoy Rob and Rich's review, the deep dive into mythology, and some fun trivia about the episode. Our featured interview with Joseph Reitman (Boris the vampire) will be coming out this Wednesday or Thursday. Vampires and Twilight! Love you! Mean it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

Sherriff Jody Mills returns in this classic episode. Kim Rhodes shares her thoughts on the return to the show, working with director Jensen Ackles, and planting the seeds for Jody and Bobby's relationship. The eternal conversation about spin-offs continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

Director Robert Singer joins the conversation to share behind the scenes of this gross episode. He also talks about changes in show-runners and talks about the talent directing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

Director John Showalter shares stories of working with babies, his journey with Supernatural, and behind-the-scenes stories. Do you think we'll ever see that rewatch project Jensen and Danneel made? Sam + Dean + Babies = Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024