HBO's Succession Podcast

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HBO's Succession Podcast

The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks every episode of this final season with the show’s writers, producers, and directors. Plus, she taps real life experts outside the show – like business titans, whistleblowers, and political consultants – to find out just how terrifyingly accurate the world of Succession really is. You can stream all episodes of Succession and listen to the podcast on Max. The Official Succession Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios

  1. Introducing: On Set With

    SEP 13 · BONUS

    Introducing: On Set With

    If you're looking for more Succession content, here's a snippet of the On Set With episode covering Succession. Step inside the affluent, dysfunctional world of Succession with the people who brought it to life: production designer Stephen Carter and director of photography Patrick Capone. Join host SuChin Pak and learn about the psychology behind the Roys’ luxurious, impersonal apartments, how to create the perfect corporate environment for eavesdropping and sabotage, and what it takes to find the underbelly of the most picturesque places on earth.  Head to the On Set With feed to listen to the full episode. Follow On Set With wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    8 min
  2. “With Open Eyes” Part 2 (with Director/Executive Producer Mark Mylod)

    05/30/2023

    “With Open Eyes” Part 2 (with Director/Executive Producer Mark Mylod)

    In part two of the series finale podcast, it’s time to say goodbye to the Roy family, once and for all. Host Kara Swisher sits down with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. He breaks down everything about episode 10, “With Open Eyes” – from the first table read, to that tense boardroom showdown, the Tom/Shiv of it all, and the final fate of the Roy children. Kara Swisher is also the host of the New York Magazine podcast “On with Kara Swisher,” where she grills real billionaires, media tycoons and more. You can find it here: https://link.chtbl.com/onwithkara?sid=hbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  3. “With Open Eyes” Part 1 (with Jeremy Strong and Alexander Skarsgård)

    05/29/2023

    “With Open Eyes” Part 1 (with Jeremy Strong and Alexander Skarsgård)

    Host Kara Swisher unpacks the Succession series finale, “With Open Eyes,” in a two-part supersized podcast. In part one, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsgård about why his tech billionaire character, Lukas Matsson, just can’t let Waystar Royco go. Then Kara goes deep with Jeremy Strong to discuss the tragic end of Kendall and what his character really wanted all along. Part two, coming later this week, features an extended conversation with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  4. “Church and State” with James Cromwell, Jeremy Strong, and funeral planner William Villanova

    05/22/2023

    “Church and State” with James Cromwell, Jeremy Strong, and funeral planner William Villanova

    This week, it’s a full house to discuss the penultimate episode of Succession, “Church and State.” First, host Kara Swisher unpacks Ewan’s surprise eulogy with actor James Cromwell. Then, she finds out how real-life funeral planner William Villanova helped the Succession team create a perfectly extravagant service for Logan Roy. And finally, Kara checks in with Jeremy Strong about Kendall’s blockbuster speech and where he stands as we head into the series finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  5. “America Decides” with series creator Jesse Armstrong and political consultants Ben Ginsberg & Jon Klein

    05/15/2023

    “America Decides” with series creator Jesse Armstrong and political consultants Ben Ginsberg & Jon Klein

    Host Kara Swisher and Succession creator Jesse Armstrong unpack the electoral and familial chaos of episode 8, “America Decides.” Plus, Kara is joined by two political consultants who helped the Succession writers create this incredibly tense episode: Ben Ginsberg, a lawyer and advisor who played a central role in the Bush-Cheney administration, and Jon Klein, a political analyst and former president of CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  6. “Tailgate Party” with Matthew Macfadyen and political consultant Eric Schultz

    05/08/2023

    “Tailgate Party” with Matthew Macfadyen and political consultant Eric Schultz

    Matthew Macfadyen joins Host Kara Swisher to unpack Tom’s pre-election jitters and the state of his marriage in episode 7, “Tailgate Party.” Then, Kara chats with former Obama Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz, who advised the Succession writers on how to convey the all-too-real, cozy relationship between politics and media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  7. “Living+” with J. Smith-Cameron and Lorene Scafaria

    05/01/2023

    “Living+” with J. Smith-Cameron and Lorene Scafaria

    Host Kara Swisher sits down with J. Smith-Cameron to process episode six, “Living+” and the future of Gerri Kellman at Waystar Royco. Plus, director Lorene Scafaria discusses how Kendall walks the line between success and failure, as he tries to follow in his father’s footsteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
  8. “Kill List” with Kieran Culkin and Dick Costolo

    04/24/2023

    “Kill List” with Kieran Culkin and Dick Costolo

    Host Kara Swisher is joined by Kieran Culkin to discuss what’s going on with Roman in episode five, “Kill List” – the Roys’ Scandinavian adventure. Then, the former CEO of Twitter, Dick Costolo, shares thoughts on Lukas Matsson and the veracity of the deal at that Nordic retreat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
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The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks every episode of this final season with the show’s writers, producers, and directors. Plus, she taps real life experts outside the show – like business titans, whistleblowers, and political consultants – to find out just how terrifyingly accurate the world of Succession really is. You can stream all episodes of Succession and listen to the podcast on Max. The Official Succession Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios

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