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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast

Max
Stuart Fails To Save the Universe
HBO Max
Multiverse
The Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory
Lauren Lapkus
Kyle Newacheck

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast, presented by HBO Max, is the official companion podcast to the new Max Original series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Each week, Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton go deep on the latest episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, breaking down the multiverse chaos Stuart Bloom accidentally unleashed, the alternate-universe The Big Bang Theory char... more

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Latest Episodes

Joshua Malina returns as Captain Siebert on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast, while art director Walter Eckert reveals how the crew built war-torn Pasadena and reinvented The Big Bang Theory comic book shop.

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Riki Lindhome reveals how she brought Ramona Nowitzki into the SFTSTU multiverse, while VFX supervisor Tom Mahoney explains the centaurs, telepathy, Matrix homage and the multiverse.

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Director Jonathan Frakes joins the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to reveal why the void sequence was rebuilt and reshot, how cow world's wild comedy took shape, and what made Kevin Sussman's Stuart Prime scene work.

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Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt and Valerie Klarich join the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast for Bert’s wedding, Brian’s Big Bang Theory origin, and the massive village and 50-plus costumes that were all built from scratch.

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Mayim Bialik returns to the Big Bang Theory universe in a whole new way while Tommy Walker explains why Gary keeps working across every multiverse. Plus, the set designers Eugene Adamov and Francoise Cherry-Cohen reveal how they built this episode’s ... more

Wil Wheaton and prop master Sarah Snyder join the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to reveal how “Spoiler: Burt Is Magic” brought Wil’s wizard battle, octopus tattoo spell, and handmade magical props to life.

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Lauren Lapkus and Director Kyle Newacheck join the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to talk about how Denise changed across universes, Chuck Lorre’s unexpected phone call to Lauren, and the mechanics behind how the shock collar worl... more

Creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn join the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to share the show’s wild origin story, while John Ross Bowie reveals how Barry Kripke became a post-apocalyptic warlord.

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Recent Guests

Riki Lindhome
Actress who plays Ramona Nowitzki in the universe
Cosmic Salamander / The Big Bang Theory universe
Episode: Ep.7: Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment (with Riki Lindhome & Tom Mahoney)
Tom Mahoney
Visual Effects Supervisor, responsible for wormholes and centaurs
COS A / WB TV
Episode: Ep.7: Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment (with Riki Lindhome & Tom Mahoney)
Jonathan Frakes
Director of Episodes 105 and 106; former Captain Riker
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Episode: Ep.6: Spoiler: Corn is Delicious (with Jonathan Frakes)
Brian Posehn
Actor and comedian, D&D enthusiast, guest on the show
Independent/Actor
Episode: Ep.5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (with Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt & Valerie Klarich)
Valdar Wilt
Production designer for the show
Production Design
Episode: Ep.5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (with Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt & Valerie Klarich)
Valerie Klarich
Costume designer for the show
Costume Design
Episode: Ep.5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (with Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt & Valerie Klarich)
Mayim Bialik
Dr. Mayim Bialik, actress known for The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory / Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Episode: Ep.4: Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet (with Mayim Bialik & Tommy Walker)
Tommy Walker
Actor associated with Gary character in episode
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Episode: Ep.4: Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet (with Mayim Bialik & Tommy Walker)
Sarah Snyder
Prop Master for the show
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Episode: Ep. 3: Spoiler: Bert Is Magic (with Wil Wheaton & Sarah Snyder)

Hosts

Felicia Day
Host of the official behind-the-scenes companion podcast (primary host)
Wil Wheaton
Co-host discussing episode and acting approach

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#160
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#174
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#64
Netherlands/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#84
Belgium/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#97
Philippines/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#104
Spain/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#228
South Korea/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#244
Israel/TV & Film

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Ep.5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (with Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt & Valerie Klarich)
Q: How did Bert transition from a Big Bang Theory multi-cam character to a single-camera world?
Posehn explains that Bert retained core traits and jokes, but the physicality and pacing shifted to fit a single-camera format, with Frakes guiding the performances and the crew maintaining Bert's essential voice.
Ep. 2: Spoiler: Zack’s in This One (with Lauren Lapkus & Kyle Newacheck)
Q: What were the main challenges in keeping continuity across wildly different universes while still letting each episode feel new?
The key is to set and maintain a clear tone and character through lines, blocking, and performance, then use each universe's distinct aesthetic to refresh the look without breaking the audience's sense of the show as a single world.
Ep. 2: Spoiler: Zack’s in This One (with Lauren Lapkus & Kyle Newacheck)
Q: Kyle, you are the Director but also Executive Producer of this show. Can you talk a little bit about how you differentiate those two roles?
I lead as the Director to imprint my voice on the visual and tonal choices, while the Executive Producer role provides overarching creative consistency and coordinates with other directors to maintain continuity across the different universes.

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A companion show that pairs behind-the-scenes insights with deep dives into a multiverse-spanning sci-fi comedy, hosted by Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton. Across recent episodes, the discussion centers on how multi-camera storytelling evolves into single-camera formats, character interpretations across alternate universes, and the collaborative process with writers, designers, and crew. Guests range from creators and cast to prop masters and designers, offering a holistic look at production—covering acting approaches, practical effects, set design, and the balance between nostalgia for established properties and fresh storytelling. The show stands out for its insider access, guest diversity, and sustained focus on world-building across paralle... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Riki Lindhome
2. Tom Mahoney
3. Jonathan Frakes
4. Brian Posehn
5. Valdar Wilt
6. Valerie Klarich
7. Mayim Bialik
8. Tommy Walker

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