The Big Bang Buzz - Big Bang Theory Podcast and News

In an alternate universe, this was episode 159. The episode in which we try to talk about Bitcoin, despite barely understanding it. Also in our discussion -  nostalgia (Leonard's old hoodies!), trying to figure out if the timeline fits, ZACK!, the Penny POV we've waited years for, a recycled joke, and talking about flash drives!Download here Running time: 26:03, 18.1 MB

Kripke is returning "one wast time!" (Which has since turned into TWO last times!)Big Bang has officially broken the record for the Longest Running Multi-Camera SitcomHas there been too much focus on the Nobel story line? Was it kind of pointless this week? Can we please buy copies of The Frightened Little Astronaut? (Bonus - check out this fanart!)Plus a bit of speculation from us regarding episode 19, and how we thought the pressure on Amy might play outDownload here 

Last Saturday at WonderCon was the last ever Big Bang Theory panel. :( The writers joined together once more for an Inside the Writers' Room discussion, which was moderated by Wil Wheaton! This podcast episode is audio from the full panel, where they talked about the day the found out the show was ending, Shatner and other guest stars, flash mobs, the legacy of the show, and much more! Enjoy! Download here Running time: 1:01:31, 65.4 MB

The series finale will air on May 16!Johnny and Kaley were on the TV Guide cover - read an excerpt from the article hereThe writers were at WonderCon, and you can see livetweets from the panel on our twitterWe try to guess each other's fantasy celebrity game night, and read answers we got from listenersWhy was the previously on so long? Was Beverly being sincere with Leonard? Does Amy really need to trick Sheldon into wanting kids? This plus more in the episode discussion!Experimenting with Babies is a REAL book, and the author did an AMA on RedditDownload here Running time: 1:19:18, 59.2 MB

Mayim talked about the stages of grief and the series endingYoung Sheldon has been renewed for two more seasons - and we have a lot of opinions for two people who don't watch the showA behind-the-scenes picture reveals future guest starsDo either of us actually understand Super Asymmetry at all? How familiar were we with the guest stars? And a question for you - who would be at your fantasy game night? This plus more in our episode discussion!Download here Running time: 1:17:35, 59.9 MB

One of our longest episodes ever, packed with news and excitement! Stage 25 at WB Studios has been dedicated to The Big Bang Theory!William Shatner is finally guest starring! Plus - Kevin Smith, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joe Manganiello, and another visit from Wil WheatonSpeaking of Wil - he wrote a blog post looking back at his experience on Big Bang Big Bang will end with a 2-part series finale Last week the cast and crew surprised everyone with their third and final flash mob!The two of us were lucky enough to be at the taping with the flash mob - and meet Johnny afterwards! -  and we talk about our experience that nightIs Sheldon acting out-of-character trying to get Zack's attention? Did the writers address our concerns with the donation storyline? What does it really mean to leave part of yourself behind? And why was that cereal scene so long? All part of our episode discussion!And finally - Funko is releasing a new line of Big Bang Theory Pops! We talk about our favorites and which characters we think could have been done betterDownload here Running time: 1:44:09, 79.5 MB

Go Karen! The whole cast will be on Ellen on 1/31!Our episode discussion includes the complications of working with/for a friend, trying to make sense of the passage of time in recent episodes, and lots of Nobel Prize discussion. (Is the ideal ending to the series one where they don't win?)Download here Running time: 57:11, 36.4 MB

Big Bang Theory, we still love you, but you've got a lot of explaining to do. The best thing about this episode? Kaley and Johnny's Titanic photo, clearly.Was this supposed to be a weird compromise of Leonard's desire to have kids? What's really his motivation here? Why is Penny being presented in the wrong? And in this incredibly complicated situation, why is Sheldon the only one asking the important questions??Shouldn't Raj and Anu talk about the situation with her ex? Do we see any kind of spark between them? Is Raj finally making some long-overdue progress?Download here Running time: 49:16, 36.6 MB

This episode is not brought to you by Sock of the Month Club, but they're awesome anyways. Johnny, Kaley, and Jim were on the cover of Entertainment Weekly - and we're giving away two copies on twitter!Mayim interviewed Rati Gupta on Grok NationOur episode discussion includes lots of excitement over the paintball fun, all our thoughts on Raj and Anu's fight, and some behind-the-scenes details from when we were at the taping!Download here Running time: 53:04, 38.7 MB

We weren't able to match up our schedules this past week to record an episode on The Paintball Scattering - and since that's the one we saw taped together in December, we really want to do that podcast together. So instead of one of us bringing you a solo episode, here's one from our season 11 backlog! We'll be back soon to talk about the latest for season 12, with season 11 episodes scattered in among the new ones. Enjoy! Did Amy really think Sheldon was showing empathy? When are high fives acceptable in bed? Was Ruchi too harsh on Raj? This plus more in our episode discussion - including some surprising emotion about Dumbo...Download here Running time: 29:13, 21.7 MB