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Shondaland Audio in partnership with iHeartPodcasts present: Unpacking The Toolbox. Each week, BFFs and Scandal co-stars Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz dive into an episode of Scandal, reliving their favorite memories from the set and breaking down the episode with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and even more laughs. Joined by some of their fellow Scandal stars, Katie and Guillermo are sure to cover it all from the Olitz romance to the down-and-dirty deeds as Huckleberry Quinn. Calling all #Gladiators – Come join the Scandal fam for new episodes every Thursday, starting February 9th.

Unpacking The Toolbox Shondaland Audio

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 477 Ratings

Shondaland Audio in partnership with iHeartPodcasts present: Unpacking The Toolbox. Each week, BFFs and Scandal co-stars Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz dive into an episode of Scandal, reliving their favorite memories from the set and breaking down the episode with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and even more laughs. Joined by some of their fellow Scandal stars, Katie and Guillermo are sure to cover it all from the Olitz romance to the down-and-dirty deeds as Huckleberry Quinn. Calling all #Gladiators – Come join the Scandal fam for new episodes every Thursday, starting February 9th.

    303: Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington w/ Cynthia Stevenson

    303: Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington w/ Cynthia Stevenson

    In a new case-of-the-week style episode, guest star Cynthia Stevenson joins Katie and Guillermo to break down an explosive episode. Plus, Katie shares some secret info about Kerry Washington’s time on set. Then Cynthia talks about her style of method acting while Guillermo gushes over a new favorite horror movie connection. 

    What do you think, Gladiators? Email us at UTT@Shondaland.com or leave us a voicemail at 805-298-1474 to share your thoughts about the show, about food, about life, but mostly about the show. We would love to hear from you!
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    • 41 min
    302: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner w/ Kerry Washington

    302: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner w/ Kerry Washington

    Katie and Guillermo are no strangers to working on the weekend from their time on Scandal, and they’d record any time day or night, or over a cliff, for the one-and-only Kerry Washington. Kerry shares never-before-told stories from her newly-published book, and deep dives into the development of Olivia’s character. Plus, the OPA team answers your burning fan questions.

    What do you think, Gladiators? Email us at UTT@Shondaland.com or leave us a voicemail at 805-298-1474 to share your thoughts about the show, about food, about life, but mostly about the show. We would love to hear from you!
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    • 54 min
    301: It’s Handled w/ Tom Verica

    301: It’s Handled w/ Tom Verica

    We’re back through Hell or High Water! Shondaland royalty, director Tom Verica, joins Katie & Guillermo for the inaugural episode of Season 3 to discuss Kerry’s unbelievable acting in this episode, and the shocking reveals of Papa Pope. Plus Guillermo and Tom reminisce about a blooper with a shake-weight, and Tom shares his favorite recording session from his time on Scandal. Then Katie asks Tom about directing love scenes and all the… spit. What do you think, Gladiators? Email us at UTT@Shondaland.com or leave us a voicemail at 805-298-1474 to share your thoughts about the show, about food, about life, but mostly about the show. We would love to hear from you!
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    • 49 min
    Unpacking The Toolbox Season 2 Launches April 11th!

    Unpacking The Toolbox Season 2 Launches April 11th!

    We’re back through Hell or High Water! Unpacking The Toolbox premieres with brand new episodes every Thursday starting April 11th. 
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    • 1 min
    216: Top of the Hour

    216: Top of the Hour

    As Quinn gets the spotlight of this week’s episode, Katie and G gush over some of their favorite moments including a never-before-shared story about an rewritten line from the pilot. But wait – there’s always room for a mid-way tangent about Rosie O'Donnell, before they get into some of the best Tweets of the season so far. 
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    • 39 min
    215: Boom Goes the Dynamite w/ Sam Page

    215: Boom Goes the Dynamite w/ Sam Page

    Kicking off the first of what’s sure-to-be many amazing guest star interviews, Katie and Guillermo invite Sam Page (Will Caldwell) to dig into his experience on set as a short-term star. Katie and G can’t stop laughing at Huck’s stank in this episode, and Sam admits how nervous he was working with Kerry Washington. And was an unfortunate first table read the reason it took Sam almost ten years to become a series regular on a Shondaland show? Probably not, but the story behind it is hilarious.
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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
477 Ratings

477 Ratings

IOB22 ,

Love it!!!

I think the only thing better than having a dedicated “rewatch” Scandal podcast, is getting to know Katie and G. They are hilarious and the perfect pair to help us rewatch Scandal.

LANFLAN ,

Excellent! Very entertaining!

I just started rewatching Scandal a month ago! I saw an article about this podcast today! Coincidence! So excited to listen this! Will make my rewatch even better!

JenN3889 ,

One of the best rewatch podcast!

Nonetheless it has been incredibly irritating all the amounts of repeats. I get it, the strike etc… but would it kill somebody to record a 5 min something advising of the future of the podcast?

The chemistry between Katie and Guillermo is soul-mate like. It puts a smile on my face, the theme song is 10/10 I sing it all freaking day. I hope after they end the seasons they continue doing a podcast together!

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