Hello, Cruel World with Mark Pellegrino (S7EP2)

Lauren Tom doesn't just play Kevin's mom, she lit up screens in the Joy Luck Club and Bad Santa. Plus her voice is featured in King of the Hill and Rick and Morty. It is such an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her role as Linda Tran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Adam Glass returns to the podcast to discuss this monster-of-the-week episode. The guys bond over all being sons of the south, the mythology of specters, and the fun of writing for DJ Qualls. Plus, Adam gives us a little info about the new project he has works with Andrew Dabb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ty Olson, who plays Benny Lafitte on Supernatural, joins the podcast to share some great behind the scenes stories. They get into purgatory, the relationship with Dean, and Sam's girlfriend. Rob and Rich are surprised to learn their is a hierarchy of angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camera Operator Brad Creasser joins the show for this episode to discuss the "found footage" format. This episode dives deeper into Supernatural's werewolf mythology. Rob and Rich face-off on their points of view on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it and you got it! Sound master Michael Lawshe returns to the podcast with his bag of tricks. Hear how he creates those eerie heart beats, sounds of ripping flesh, and creating environment. He shares about collaborating with director, Jensen Ackles. This one is a treat for the ears, so be sure to listen in you 7.1 Dolby home theater. If you don't have one of those, headphones would work too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Dabb returns to the podcast to discuss all the changes in season 8, Benny, Kevin Tran, and Linda Tran. How much do you think dwarves gold is worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rob and Rich as we kick-off season 8 of the podcast. They are joined by Osric Chau to discuss prophets, purgatory, and pandemonium. Osric dives deep into the role of Kevin. We also get all the details about the legendary wrestling match with Jared Padalecki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob, Rich and Steve pick their top 5 from season 7. Trae pops in to share his thoughts too. Hilarity ensues. Plus, they pick their favorite episode from season 7. Can you guess what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sera Gamble worked on Supernatural for 7 years and ran the show for seasons 6 and 7. She went on to create such hits as The Magicians and You. She joins the podcast and shares stories about her start with the series, lessons from Bob and Eric, and her favorite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 7 wouldn't be complete without a conversation with James Patrick Stewart. We learn his secret to creating Dick Roman, his favorite moments from the season, all things leviathan, and how he got his start in acting. Rob and Rich nerd out a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices