Extant Podcast Golden Spiral Media

It's a season two debrief with the people who know everything about Extant: the showrunners, Craig Shapiro and Liz Kruger, and the creator, Mickey Fisher! We were honored to talk to the brains behind the CBS summer series, and they were not shy about giving us some behind the scenes scoops.



Want to hear about how Charlie was almost killed off? Care to learn about the wormhole that almost ended the season? And what was the deal with that yellow meteor goo last season? These questions and many more are answered in this special interview edition of the Extant podcast. Read more...

The takedown of TAALR was the action-packed focus of the two-part season finale, which included Double Vision and The Greater Good. Everyone had their part to play in the final battle, and plenty of surprises kept us on the edge of our seats. But is this the series or the season finale?



Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Molly's doppleganger, Lucy's redemption, Ares' cooperation, JD's prophecy fulfilled, and TAALR's cliffhanger ending. Read more...

The focus turns away from the hybrids in Zugzwang and focuses on a new enemy: TAALR! With a surprising visit to Calderon that doesn't turn out as viewers might have expected, the price for taking down the true enemy might come at too great a cost. What will Molly do, and how will Julie and Charlie contribute to the fight given Julie's current position?



Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the loneliness of Calderon, the deepening relationships between Molly and JD as well as between Julie and Charlie, the short-sightedness of Stanton, and the true motivations of Lucy. Read more...

Both Molly and Lucy experience a kind of resurrection and each gain new allies in Don't Shoot the Messenger. Will Molly gain the trust of Terra or will she lose her granddaughter to the more belligerent Ares? And what's going on with Ethan?



Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about JD's confession of love, Toby's change of heart, Stanton's faith in the Humanichs, and who's really behind the explosion at GSC HQ. Read more...

Both Molly and Julie have a change of heart as the virus threatens to kill the show's main character in The Other Side. With both the Humanichs and the hybrids taking another dangerous turn, what will Molly's decision mean for the future of humanity?



Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the reconciliation of JD and Toby, the rebellion of Julie and Charlie, the infiltration of Terra and Ares, and the confessions many characters make at Molly's bedside. Read more...

All of life fights to remain extant in Arms and the Humanich, whether it's artificial, natural, or a mixture. Who has the right to continue to exist, and what measures can be taken to ensure their survival? These issues follow Molly and both of her sons in the latest episode of Extant.



Join us for show news, episode analysis, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Adhu's deterioration and his warning about Terra, JD's sacrifice and the role of his ex-wife, Lucy's manipulation and what her fate means for the Humanichs project, and the hard decisions facing Charlie and Julie moving forward. Read more...