Behind The Scenes

Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast.

We're kicking things off with episode one: Out of the Shadows. Host Gabi Collins sits down with showrunner Jess Brownell to talk about the themes and drama already being set up for the season. Plus, the costume team joins the show to talk about the inspiration behind the multiple glow-ups we've seen so far.

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shift their gaze to the stars, as the Staircase Project gears up to take flight. 

Rounding off this season of the 3 Body Podcast, Jason reconnects with showrunners David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo, to discuss the implications of Saul becoming a Wallfacer, and consider where the character’s paths may take them next. 

Maggie also talks to fellow space scientist Bobak Ferdowsi, flight engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, and engineering advisor to 3 Body Problem, about the logistics of the Staircase Project, and about how the pair’s love of science fiction shaped their careers. 

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering episodes 7 and 8 of the series, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now. 

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion ponder the existential question of how humanity might react to an impending alien invasion, and take a look at how Will’s story is affecting the Oxford 5. 

Director Jeremy Podsewa unpacks the emotional journey of Will's story, and describes the intricacies behind filming the paper boat sequences. 

Elsewhere, associate professor of psychology at Arizona State University, Michael Varnum, lends his expertise, as he and Maggie hypothesize on the possible reactions humanity might have to an impending alien invasion. 

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering episodes 6 and 7 of the series, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now. 

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shine a light on the mysterious world of the ETO. 

Minkie Spiro, one of 3 Body Problem’s directors, opens up about filming one the series’s most harrowing scenes and the moral quandary that unfolds in its wake. 

Maggie and Jason also call on the expertise of Dr. Alexandra Stein, social psychologist and author specializing in cults and extremist groups, to scrutinize the ETO, and explain the real world markers of a cult. 

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering episodes 4 and 5 of the series, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now. 

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion tackle the shady world of clandestine government operations, and put Wade’s actions under the spotlight. 

Cast members Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly, who play Da Shi and Tatiana, join Maggie and Jason to discuss the complexities behind their mysterious and enigmatic characters. 

Elsewhere former CIA officer, and founder of UAP-centric entertainment company To The Stars, Jim Semivan, lifts the lid on the techniques that governments and organizations use to spy on people, and questions whether governments are taking threats from outer space seriously enough. 

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering episodes 3 and 4 of the series, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now. 

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion are putting on their VR headsets and stepping into the 3 Body Game.

They are joined by 3 Body Problem’s VFX supervisors, Steve Kullback and Stefen Fangmeier, to discuss the creative process behind building the virtual reality game at the heart of the show. 

Maggie and Jason will also hear from 3 Body Problem’s science advisor, particle physicist Dr. Matthew Kenzie, as he dissects the mind-bending science we see on screen, and explains what the three-body problem theory actually is. 

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering episodes 2 and 3 of the series, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now.

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Episode 1 - Entering the 3 Body Problem world & China’s Cultural Revolution

Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion dive headfirst into Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, as they share their reactions to the opening episodes and welcome their first guests.

Jason sits down with 3 Body Problem’s award-winning showrunners Alexander Woo (True Blood), David Benioff, and Dan Weiss (Game of Thrones) to talk about what it was like to adapt the wonderfully complex, hard-sci book “The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu, and what we can expect from the series.

Also in this episode, Maggie and Jason are joined by best-selling author and historian, Jung Chang CBE (Wild Swans, Mao: The Unknown Story), as she offers first-hand insights into life during China’s Cultural Revolution, and explains just how close to reality the opening scenes are.

SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering the first 2 episodes of 3 Body Problem, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now.

The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Find the official MANA Podcast: One Piece here and enjoy a preview of episode 1!

Shōnen is one of the most popular categories of anime. Mainly targeting young males, Shōnen stories are often the first things that come to mind when people think about anime, and are known for their tales of heroism, camaraderie, and of course dope fights.

On the first episode of the MANA (Manga Anime Netflix Adaptation) Podcast, Matt sits down with actor, and fellow lifelong fan of anime, Tony Revolori (Scream 6, Willow, Spiderman) to talk about their favorite Shōnen anime, including their favorite tropes, and Tony offers his spiciest take on which beloved Shōnen series is better, Naruto or Bleach.

Timecodes for potential spoilers:

3:45 – Bleach

7:13 – Jujutsu Kaisen

7:54 – Chainsaw Man

13:00 – Chainsaw Man

21:40 – My Hero Academia

27:12 – Bleach & Naruto

32:51 – One Piece

41:11 – One Piece

42:32 - Bleach

The MANA Podcast is produced by Netflix and hosted by Matt Owens. Rae Votta and Josie Kavadoy are executive producers, Marvin Yueh is our senior producer and Sean Cook is our editor. Episodes were recorded earlier this year (2023).

Not sure what to watch tonight? We’ve got you covered! Now on Netflix is your go-to source for what’s premiering this week on Netflix – and why you won’t want to miss it. Presented in collaboration with Tudum.com, the Netflix site dedicated to fans. In this premiere episode of Now on Netflix, executive editor Henry Goldblatt is joined by writer Tara Bitran to preview the upcoming second season of Heartstopper. Plus, they share their recommendations for other great teen dramas and run through the top ten tv shows of the week.