Episode 7: The Mike White-iverse

Join hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman as they unpack Episode 3 of the series and chat with Walton Goggins about the emotional and social challenges that come with getting into character as Rick. Later, they hear from Aimee Lou Wood who shares her astrological insights on Chelsea and Rick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman break down all the key moments in Episode 2. They’re also joined by Tayme Thapthimthong and Lalisa Manobal, who play Gaitok and Mook, as well as Sam Nivola, who plays the youngest Ratliff, Lochlan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman are joined by Michelle Monaghan who plays Jaclyn Lemon and executive producer David Bernad to break down the season 3 premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, host Evan Ross Katz focuses on the life and career of the man who responsible for The White Lotus: Mike White. He talks to Mike about growing up as an aspiring playwright, the part religion played in his upbringing and his point of view, and the pros and pressures of wearing so many hats. Evan also chats with some of the people who know Mike best, including casting director Meredith Tucker, actress Molly Shannon, his fellow Survivor contestants Angelina Keeley and Alec Merlino, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Evan Ross Katz is joined by composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer who is responsible for The White Lotus music that you cannot get out of your head and sets the tone for the show. They discuss the elements of the iconic season 1 and 2 themes and scoring a show without having seen any of it. Plus, we hear from Jon Gries and his musical take on a specific character, and Evan speaks with Beatrice Granno about playing the aspiring musician, Mia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with the legendary Jennifer Coolidge who played The White Lotus fan favorite Tanya McQuoid. They discuss Jennifer’s approach to playing Tanya, her time on set, on land and at sea, and how she really feels after two seasons. Plus, we hear from Mike White and some of The White Lotus cast about the unique and wonderful experience of knowing and working with Jennifer Coolidge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because season 2 of The White Lotus takes on sex and romance, Evan Ross Katz sat with Savage Love’s Dan Savage to break down some of the relationships that fans couldn’t stop talking about. We also hear from Meghann Fahy and Will Sharpe about the complicated couple's trip, and Adam DiMarco talks through what Albie learned from his dad and grandfather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with the general managers of The White Lotus: Murray Barlett and Sabrina Impacciatore who played Armond and Valentina. They break down about their experiences on set and how they approached their roles, and Sabrina reveals why she thought she was getting fired. Plus, Murray discusses the scene that shocked everyone...and the other scene that shocked everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 1 of The White Lotus highlighted money – having it and not having it. In this episode, Evan Ross Katz is joined by culture writer and podcaster Hunter Harris to dive into the show’s take on wealth and its relationship to race and class. He also hears from some of the stars of season 1, Jake Lacy, Brittany O’Grady, and Natasha Rothwell, who discuss their experience of being on the show and give their perspective on playing characters each landing on a different spot on the upstairs/downstairs spectrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Evan Ross Katz examines how The White Lotus came to be and how it almost didn’t. He’s joined by the show’s creator Mike White, executive producer David Bernad, HBO’s EVP of Drama Programming Francesca Orsi, and casting director Meredith Tucker on how The Untitled Mike White Project was conceived, developed and cast to become The White Lotus. Plus, he talks to actors Jennifer Coolidge, Murray Bartlett, Jon Gries, and Lukas Gage on their fascinating journeys to becoming their characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices