Foundation: The Official Podcast

The epic Season 2 finale is upon us—and so is a galactic war. Cassian Bilton (Brother Dawn) is here to talk all about it with Jason and David as they unpack “Creation Myths.” Together, they lament the tragic loss of a key character, share insights on the state of the Empire and Foundation, and discuss Dawn’s surprisingly hopeful future. Plus, David gives us a sneak peek of Season 3, where we’ll see more of a pivotal figure who will change everything: the Mule. 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

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The forever empress is here! Laura Birn (Demerzel) chats with Jason and David about her character’s tragic backstory, revealed in episode 9, “Long Ago, Not Far Away.” They discuss Demerzel’s complicated relationship with Cleon and how Day’s fragile ego leads to intergalactic destruction. And Jason wants to know what would possess Dr. Seldon to give Empire the Prime Radiant? 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

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Director Roxann Dawson joins Jason and David to talk all about episode 8, “The Last Empress.” They break down the challenges of creating an execution that’s broad-beamed across the galaxy. Plus, they unpack Salvor’s clever thinking while imprisoned on Ignis and how it leads to a meeting that has major repercussions for the rest of the series.

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Writer Eric Carrasco guests this week to discuss episode 7, “A Necessary Death,” with Jason and David. Eric shares his appreciation of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics and why he wanted to work on Demerzel’s storyline. David and Eric also talk about bringing Hari and Day together in the same room for the first time since the show’s premiere. 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Production designer Rory Cheyne sits down with Jason and David to dive into episode 6, “Why the Gods Made Wine.” Jason learns this was one of the most challenging episodes to make—thanks to an unexpected snowstorm and a flood. David and Rory go deep on how they created Hari’s home planet, Helicon, and why this was the right time to tell the story of Hari’s tragic past. Plus, David takes a stab at explaining superposition and quantum mechanics for all the non-physicists out there.

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

VFX supervisor Chris MacLean—the only person who just might rival David in sci-fi geek expertise—joins Jason and David to unpack episode 5, “The Sighted and the Seen.” From the Mentalics’ telepathic powers to Demerzel’s intricate cranial circuitry to the frightening-but-friendly Beki, Chris shares the behind-the-scenes stories about creating the show’s stunning visuals. Plus, David reveals which scene between Day and Sareth is his favorite of the season.

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Leigh Dana Jackson, writer and co-executive producer, is Jason and David’s guest this week to discuss episode 4, “Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly.” They talk about the state of Bel and Glawen’s relationship and how Bel’s time on Lepsis has changed him. Plus, we finally enter the Vault! David and Leigh weigh the implications of multiple Hari Seldons and even unpack the quantum mechanics of Hober Mallow’s poop. 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Lou Llobel (Gaal Dornick) sits down with Jason and David to talk about Season 2, episode 3, “King and Commoner.” David and Lou debate just how similar Gaal and Hari are and discuss the dangers of meeting your heroes. Lou also shares her thoughts on new characters Hober Mallow and Bel Riose and takes us behind the scenes on filming in the sand dunes of the Canary Islands. Jason closes by asking the question on everyone’s mind: How did Hari get his body back?! 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Leah Harvey (Salvor Hardin) joins Jason and David to dive into Season 2, episode 2, “A Glimpse of Darkness.” The three discuss the long-anticipated meeting of Salvor and Gaal—and the odd trio the characters make with Hari. David also talks about how the writers approached the Foundation’s new religious phase. Plus, Leah reveals that in an alternate universe, they might have ended up playing Gaal instead of Salvor. 

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

The Apple Original series Foundation is back. Host Jason Concepcion and showrunner David S. Goyer are back as well and ready to unpack the Season 2 premiere, “In Seldon’s Shadow.” After jumping 138 years into the future, much has changed on Trantor and Terminus. Jason and David check in on our characters — from Hari’s anger that he hasn’t gotten a good night’s sleep to the weirdest mother-daughter reunion of all time. Plus, they talk about the difficulties of filming that unforgettable opening fight scene, and Jason shares his theory about who is behind Day’s assassination attempt.

Foundation: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Season 2 of Foundation is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-