Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Neal Holman to revisit El Secuestro — Season 2, Episode 10 of Archer.

They dive into one of the most beloved episodes of the series—and a favorite of Judy Greer’s—exploring the evolving relationship between Pam and Cheryl, Amber finally feeling completely at home as Pam, and how Neal balanced wearing multiple hats while helping shape Archer. They also discuss Brett’s seemingly endless supply of blood, that Pam is a moped, the show’s graphic ads, and Neal’s signature mirror shots.

Also in this episode: kidnapping, painterly backgrounds, ocelot love, Archer’s soft spot for animals, 2 Truths and a Line, dry cleaner relationships, naked audio, the price of Pam, eyelines in animation, and the difference between rigged and fully drawn animation.

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Pierre Cerrato to revisit Placebo Effect — Season 2, Episode 9 of Archer.

Pierre shares what it was like serving as Floyd County’s resident Spanish speaker during recording sessions, the surprising number of languages spoken throughout the series, and how his career evolved from illustration to editing. He also reveals what it was like being one of Pam’s live-action reference models and discusses the hidden art of editing, audio design, radio edits, and how Archer’s sound evolved over the years.

Also in this episode: Zima, the punchline of alcoholic beverages; the comedic timing and instincts that make a great editor; Pierre’s career connection to H. Jon Benjamin; Joan Van Ark; off-mic moments in the recording booth; Amber’s legendary burps; “like clams to the slaughter”; and this week’s cocktail segment.

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Holly Brown to revisit Stage Two — Season 2, Episode 8 of Archer.

They talk about Holly’s new podcast, Everybody Knows But Me, her journey into comedy, and how she found the right path for her career. Holly also shares stories about growing up around television thanks to her dad’s work on Frasier, and what it took to make the leap into stand-up comedy.

Also in this episode: Cheryl’s weekends, the origins of “Get Some,” sitcom tropes, Pam’s legendary nom nom noms, cold biscuits, and the debut of our new segment, Sex With Me.

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Jesse Thorn talks about podcasting, acting, and the art of

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Lucky Yates (Dr. Krieger) to revisit Tragical History — Season 2, Episode 6 of Archer.

They discuss laugh tracks, the strange ways memory works, and why this episode illuminates so much about Cyril. Lucky talks about Planet of the Apes and how Krieger’s legendary Charlton Heston rant was a lifelong dream come true. The gang also dives into the wonders of the Archer Wiki, buoys versus gulls, and Pam’s Schützenmeister machine.

Also in this episode: Cyril’s childhood flashback, George Spelvin, “Hunch hunch, what what,” Amber and Lucky signing butts at conventions, our new segment 100,000 Point Pyramid, Gillette’s crisis vest, Cheryl’s computer disposal methods, Elijah Otis, the Spruce Goose, and the difference between Alan Cumming and Alan Turing.

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Chad Hurd (Animation Director, Producer, and Storyboard Artist) to revisit Double Deuce — Season 2, Episode 5 of Archer.

They talk about Maine, The Xtacles, playing Call of Duty at work, and the time Chad nearly lost an eye to his Emmy statue. Chad explains the role of an Illustration Director, why storyboards are so important to animation, and answers a question for the ages: does Archer have fingernails?

Also in this episode: WWI flashbacks, tontines, the origin of Archer's robe (which may or may not have belonged to Chad's wife), Eggs Woodhouse, the charm of making television in Atlanta, Jimmy Legs, young Woodhouse, the revelation that Baby Seamus was Matt Thompson's actual baby, the nightmare of animating mirrors, and a round of Real Spy Gadget or Fake AI Slop Image.

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Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane) to revisit Pipeline Fever — Season 2, Episode 4 of Archer.

They discuss cocktails and dive into the artistic beauty of Archer, Lana being fully over Archer’s horseshiz, and the deeply unsettling world of Archer Rule 34 and fan fiction production logistics. The gang also discusses Gandolf the eco-terrorist, New Orleans, whale oil, beaver buttholes, and the unfortunate realization that Malory is pretty MAGA.

Also in this episode: our cocktail segment with Aisha, the Hurricane, Casey’s grandpa and Harvey Wallbangers, Amber’s limited liquor references (“99 Bananas and… that’s basically it”), and the interesting conversations you end up having while waiting around on a target.

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Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) and the gang is joined by Maggie Wheeler (Trinette McGoon) to revisit Blood Test — Season 2, Episode 3 of Archer.

Maggie talks about getting her start in voice work, her early days in comedy, and her time on Friends. They also dig into her time on The New Show, Maggie’s work on SilverHawks, and the surprising connection between Janice from Friends and Trinette: ugly babies.

Also in this episode: the Wee Baby Seamus, our segment 2 Truths and a Line, “Who are you, Bo Ginsburg?”, the regional science of the upper decker, the geographical origins of “shit ass,” Peter Paul Mounds, and Barbie’s full name.

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Amber Nash (Pam Poovey) is joined by Kat Cressida (Uta) to revisit A Going Concern — Season 2, Episode 2 of Archer.

Kat shares her journey into voice acting, how she landed her role on Archer, and the process of developing Uta’s unforgettable voice after watching The Bourne Identity. They discuss the surprising fact that this episode was originally intended to be the Season 2 premiere, plus the long-awaited explanation behind Rasta Pam.

Also in this episode: Blob Marley, Kat’s time on Dexter’s Laboratory, loop groups, ADR, the art of voice matching, how physiology affects your voice, and the debut of our new segment, Inside the Voice Actor’s Studio.

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The RePhrasers are joined by Kari Wahlgren (Anke Schlotz) to kick off Season 2  Episode 1 Swiss Miss.

Kari shares how she knew she wanted to be a voice actor at just five years old, the reality of bad auditions, and what it takes to get into character. They talk vocal fry, singing lessons, mouth flap, and navigating disapproving parents, plus all the unforgettable moments from this episode—including Countess von Fingerbang, Green Russians, and yes… frozen boobs.

Also in this episode: our cocktail segment with Kari and plenty of behind-the-scenes voice acting insight.

Check out Kari’s band (a Slaughter tribute band):

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