‘The Jerusalem Duality’ with Set Decorator Ann Shea
Host Jessica Radloff is joined by “Big Bang” 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 Leonard’s apartment and why multiples of several key items had to be purchased. Plus, Ann shares the one item in Penny’s 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.
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‘The Pancake Batter Anomaly’ with Director Nikki Lorre
Director Nikki Lorre joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about a “Big Bang” classic — the “Soft Kitty” 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 “Soft Kitty” song — and it involved a recorder. Plus, Nikki reveals whether a cast member ever got so sick that they couldn’t make a Tuesday night taping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘The Loobenfeld Decay’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn
Executive producer and writer of “The Big Bang Theory” Lee Aronsohn joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about this iconic episode — the first time Sheldon knocks three times. Lee shares how Sheldon’s three knocks came to be and why it felt so authentically “Sheldon.” He also reveals what shocked him the most about the cast members of “The Big Bang Theory.” Plus, Lee shares how he can tell they were still “finding Sheldon’s character” at this point in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization’ with David Saltzberg
Jessica Radloff is joined by the person Chuck Lorre called “the most valuable player for the entire series” — the science consultant, Professor David Saltzberg. David shares the integral part he played in each episode of “The Big Bang Theory” and how he ensured the accuracy of all the scientific dialogue. Plus, the one guest star who appeared on the show who David “freaked out” meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘The Grasshopper Experiment’ with Kunal Nayyar
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 “genius” co-stars. He also reveals why his character continues to mean so much to people in Delhi, India. Plus, why Kunal believes “The Big Bang Theory” contained 279 of the greatest scripts in television history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.