11 episodes

A behind-the-scenes companion podcast for the new HBO Max limited series, “Station Eleven.” Hosted by Patrick Somerville (Station Eleven, The Leftovers, Maniac) and Angelica Jade Bastién (New York Mag/Vulture), this podcast allows fans to experience the show on an entirely new level with behind-the-scenes insights and deep dives into storylines, themes, and characters through conversations with the cast and crew of “Station Eleven.”  

Station Eleven: The Podcast HBO Max

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 294 Ratings

A behind-the-scenes companion podcast for the new HBO Max limited series, “Station Eleven.” Hosted by Patrick Somerville (Station Eleven, The Leftovers, Maniac) and Angelica Jade Bastién (New York Mag/Vulture), this podcast allows fans to experience the show on an entirely new level with behind-the-scenes insights and deep dives into storylines, themes, and characters through conversations with the cast and crew of “Station Eleven.”  

    Episode 101 "Wheel of Fire" with Himesh Patel

    Episode 101 "Wheel of Fire" with Himesh Patel

    When two strangers share their names, they’re no longer strangers. And when a global pandemic happens in the midst of strangers meeting, that also changes the relationship a bit. And that’s where we find our characters in Episode 101 of “Station Eleven.” From the death of an actor and missing in action child wranglers to doomsday cell phone calls and stockpiling at a grocery store, Kirsten and Jeevan unknowingly bind themselves together as the world falls apart. Join hosts Angelica Jade Bastién (Vulture) and Patrick Somerville (Creator of “Station Eleven'') as they dive into Episode 101: “Wheel of Fire.” They’ll dig into the importance of trust between characters and share insights into building a character with actor Himesh Patel (Jeevan on “Station Eleven''). 
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    • 39 min
    Episode 102 “Hawk from a Handsaw” with Jeremy Podeswa

    Episode 102 “Hawk from a Handsaw” with Jeremy Podeswa

    Sometimes the most dangerous thing about being alone in year 2020 is no one knowing who you are. Thankfully, there’s family and companionship in the Traveling Symphony, our rag tag team of actors and musicians dedicated to creating art in the post-apocalyptic world of “Station Eleven.” In this week’s episode, Patrick and Angelica are exploring the culture of the Traveling Symphony and the dramatic end of Episode 102 “A Hawk from a Handsaw.” They’ll dig into behind-the-scenes insights with director Jeremy Podeswa, and talk about pros and cons of a world without technology.
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    • 44 min
    Episode 103 “Hurricane” with Hiro Murai and Danielle Deadwyler

    Episode 103 “Hurricane” with Hiro Murai and Danielle Deadwyler

    It’s never easy being an artist, especially when you are working through a personal chaos. This is what we see in the artistry and life of Miranda Carroll. From her meet-cute with Arthur in a diner to her final moments of life, Miranda is a complex character with a life as complicated as the art she creates and the choices she makes. In this episode, Patrick and Angelica are joined by actor Danielle Deadwyler (Miranda Carroll in “Station Eleven”) and Episode 103 director Hiro Murai. Together they dig into Miranda’s backstory, developing a character, and how to craft a love story without it taking over a story.
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    • 52 min
    Episode 104 “Rosencratz and Gildenstern Aren’t Dead” with Helen Shaver

    Episode 104 “Rosencratz and Gildenstern Aren’t Dead” with Helen Shaver

    Post-pans may be without trauma, but they don’t seem to understand the idea that you shouldn’t talk to strangers. This is at the crux of many of the arguments between Alex and Mackenzie in Episode 104. Join Angelica and Patrick as they discuss all of the complicated relationships and dynamics in “Station Eleven” with director Helen Shaver. We’ll also hear from Helen about how she gets the most out of her actors while also making them feel safe on set.
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    • 40 min
    Episode 105 “Severn City Airport” with Ruth Ammon

    Episode 105 “Severn City Airport” with Ruth Ammon

    Sometimes in a pandemic, an airport is no longer an airport. It becomes a home and a community. . . . and sometimes a prophet isn’t a prophet, but a child who burned the past to the ground. Episode 105 of “Station Eleven” gave us a major plot twist and revealed not everything is what it appears to be. This week, Angelica and Patrick dig into the big reveal of this episode and share which character they identify with most. They’re joined by head of production design for “Station Eleven,” Ruth Ammon who shares behind-the-scenes secrets about how she conceives of and creates entire worlds, where she finds inspiration and what it’s like to build an entire airport in pieces. 
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    • 41 min
    Episode 106 “Survival Is Insufficient” with Helen Huang

    Episode 106 “Survival Is Insufficient” with Helen Huang

    We invite you to join the Undersea. If you know the prophecy, you should say it. . . From burning billboards to bedtime stories under the stars, Episode 106 of “Station Eleven” brought us inside the Museum of Civilization, more tragedy for the Traveling Symphony, and an unexpected understanding of David and his followers. When Kirsten tracks down a wounded David and his Undersea, she agrees to join them on their journey to the Museum of Civilization. On this episode of the podcast, hosts Angelica Jade Bastién (Vulture) and Patrick Somerville (“Station Eleven” Show Runner/Creator) are joined by Costume Designer Helen Huang. Helen shares how she crafted and shaped the look of the Undersea children and the unexpected places from which she drew inspiration for Dr. Eleven’s spacesuit. We also learn how she approaches characters’ looks as they evolve in a storyline and the challenges of costuming a show in the middle of a real-life pandemic.
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
294 Ratings

294 Ratings

Blooming Bee ,

Excellent Companion Podcast

I absolutely loved Station Eleven (the show) and was immediately interested in how it was made during the pandemic. I waited until I had seen all the episodes before I read too much because I was wary of spoilers. (I only wish I had noticed this podcast sooner.) The tension of the story/characters, as well as the stunning visuals and fantastic performances, held me through each episode. After finishing the series, I watched it again and loved being able to piece things together, knowing what happens. Now, more than a month after my second viewing and I came upon this podcast. I'm loving hearing about the process! Great hosts, interesting guests, thoughtful conversations. Thank you!!!!

Paul Switzer ,

Not an episode recap

I listened to this podcast hoping to hear a recap about every episode to fill in the blanks and mention things I might have missed. Too much time was spent talking about the production and the set and the actors IMO. I still listened but I kept wanting the podcast to talk about what transpired in every episode. Great series and I highly recommend it but this podcast was disappointing in the sense of what I was looking for.

JMNC ,

Love the topic; hosts ruin it

I enjoyed the show so much but the podcast is so unintelligent by comparison. The female host (Angelica?) is almost unlistenable. I understand the virtue-signal reasoning in choosing her but it takes away from the conversations and even from the show. Stopping listening so I can enjoy re-watching.

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