Winchester Radio

Concerned about the physical toll the second trial took on Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) benches his brother from hunting until he heals up.  So, when geektastic hacker Charlie (guest star Felicia Day) stumbles upon a case and finds the boys, Dean decides it’s time to teach Charlie how to be a hunter-in-training.  While happy to see “her highness,” the boys suspect Charlie is hiding something; a secret that could get her killed.  Robert Singer directed the episode written by Robbie Thompson (#820).

Director Guy Bee joins us for our discussion of Supernatural's 'Taxi Driver.'

 

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) respond to a call from Kevin (guest star Osric Chau), who is terrified after hearing Crowley’s (guest star Mark Sheppard) voice in his head.  After hearing Kevin’s news, Sam and Dean team up with reaper named Ajay (guest star Assaf Cohen), who helps them deal with the second trial from the Tablet.  Meanwhile, Dean receives a visit from Naomi (guest star Amanda Tapping) and realizes he must find Benny (guest star Ty Olsson) and ask for a huge favor.  Guy Bee directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner.

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate some recent vampire kills and are surprised to learn Krissy Chambers (guest star Madison McLaughlin) is involved.  They find Krissy and learn her father was killed and she’s been taken in by a man named Victor (guest star Adrian Hough), who has taken in a group of orphan kids to teach them how to hunt.  Victor is helping the teenagers find the vampires who took their parents so they can get revenge.  Sam is intrigued by Victor’s method of giving the teenagers a home life as well as a hunting life, but Dean is suspicious of Victor’s motives.  John F. Showalter directed the episode written by Adam Glass (#818).

Castiel (Misha Collins) reappears in Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) life and tells them Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) has unleashed several demons into a small town.  The demons are looking for Lucifer’s Crypt, which holds a valuable asset, but Castiel lies to Sam and Dean about what it is.  While interrogating a demon, the three discover Crowley has been torturing Meg (guest star Rachel Miner), who knows the exact location of the crypt.  Sam and Meg fight to hold Crowley off while Dean and Castiel go in search of the crypt.  Thomas J. Wright directed the episode written by Robbie Thompson.

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are stumped when they investigate a possible zombie case where an amnesiac man (guest star John Reardon) dies and then revives himself once a day.  After the guy is attacked by the goddess Artemis (guest star Anna Von Hooft), Sam and Dean realize he’s not a zombie but instead a god, more specifically, Prometheus.  Steve Boyum directed the episode written by Daniel Loflin.

Discussion of Supernatural's episode, 'Man's Best Friend with Benefits' with special guest Mishael Morgan (Portia).

 

A police officer named Kevin (guest star Christian Campbell), who turned to witchcraft after working a case with Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles), is plagued by nightmares in which he murders innocent people.  However, when the murders actually happen, Sam and Dean are called in by Kevin’s “familiar” (guest star Mishael Morgan) to help -- but the brothers aren’t sure they want to save a witch.  John Showalter directed the episode written by Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming.

Director Kevin Parks joins us for our discussion of Supernatural's episode, 'Trial and Error.'

 

Kevin (guest star Osric Chau) deciphers the tablet and figures out how to close the gates of Hell.  He tells Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) that according to the tablet one person must face a series of three tests designed by God.  The first one – kill a hellhound.  Sam and Dean argue over who should complete the trials.  Kevin Parks directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb.

Our discussion of Supernatural's 8.12 and 8.13 episodes, 'As Time Goes By,' and 'Everybody Hates Hitler.'

 

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are stunned when a man who claims to be Henry Winchester (guest star Gil McKinney), their grandfather, suddenly appears in their hotel room demanding to know where he can find John Winchester.  Henry has time-traveled to stop a demon named Abbadon (guest star Alaina Huffman) and was looking for John’s help.  Through Henry, Sam and Dean learn more about their father and the Winchester blood line.  Serge Ladouceur directed the episode written by Adam Glass.

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Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the death of Rabbi Bass (guest star Hal Linden, “Barney Miller”), who spontaneously combusted.  The case becomes ever more confusing when they learn that the Rabbi was researching Nazi Necromancers.  Sam and Dean are attacked by a Golem (guest star John DeSantis) who turns out to belong to the Rabbi’s grandson, Aaron (Adam Rose).  The key to the case lies with the Golem but Aaron doesn’t know how to control him, which leaves everyone in danger.  Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Bed Edlund.

Our special guest for this podcast is Felicia Day (Supernatural's Charlie).

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the mysterious deaths of two LARPers (Live Action Role Playing) who were playing a game entitled Moondoor.  The guys are thrilled to discover the Queen of Moondoor is none other than Charlie (guest star Felicia Day).  The three learn that a fairy (guest star Tiffany Dupont) has been commandeered to harm people and the only way to stop her is to find her master.  Jeannot Szwarc directed the episode written by Robbie Thompson.

Naomi (guest star Amanda Tapping) tells Castiel (Misha Collins) that Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) is holding an angel captive and Castiel must rescue him before Crowley finds out their secrets.  Castiel turns to Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help.  Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) meets with Amelia (guest star Liane Balaban) who asks him to make a choice: stay with her or leave and never contact her again.   Robert Singer directed the episode written by Jenny Klein.