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The Pitt Podcast

HBO Max
The Pitt
Emergency Medicine
Noah Wyle
Healthcare
Nursing
Pittsburgh
Character Development
HBO Max
Patient Care Ethics
Dr. Joe Sachs
Trauma Medical Center
Malpractice Lawsuit
Addiction Recovery
Patient Care
John Wells
AI In Healthcare
Anxiety In Healthcare
PTSD
Medical Storytelling
Rehabilitation

Join Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris the hosts of The Pitt Podcast, the official companion podcast of The Pitt from HBO Max. After each episode, we’ll go inside The Pitt to break down what happens in each episode with the people at the heart of the show. Then head outside The Pitt to talk about the real medicine, the drama, the characters, the culture, the ethics, all of it. The first episode of ... more

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Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris speak with Sepideh Moafi (Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi) about Dr. Al Hashimi’s climactic season finale. Later Hunter and Alok speak with executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill about their reflections on Sea... more

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk to Noah Wyle, who wrote this episode, about Dr. Robby’s relationships in The Pitt, and the final hours before Dr. Robby’s sabbatical. Then they speak with director Uta Briesewitz about capturing the depth o... more

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris go behind the camera with Director of Photography Johanna Coelho and talk about the making of Season 2 Episode 13 of The Pitt. They also speak with Dr. Jacob Lentz, a medical consultant, about the intricacies th... more

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk with Brandon Mendez Homer (Nurse Donald Donahue) and Laëtitia Hollard (Nurse Emma Nolan) about their Juilliard training, representing nurses, and the real-world experiences they drew from to play their char... more

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Recent Guests

Noah Wyle
Actor, writer; guest on this episode discussing the season and his involvement
Actor, The Pitt (writer of the episode)
Episode: 8:00 P.M with Noah Wyle and Uta Briesewitz
Johanna Coelho
Director of Photography
The Pitt / HBO Max
Episode: 7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Dr. Jacob Lentz
Medical consultant on the show; ER physician at UCLA
UCLA / The Pitt
Episode: 7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Brandon Mendez Homer
Actor, Nurse Donahue on The Pitt
The Pitt / HBO Max
Episode: 6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Laëtitia Hollard
Actor, Nurse Emma on The Pitt
The Pitt / HBO Max
Episode: 6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Italo Brown
Board-certified emergency medicine physician
Stanford Emergency Medicine
Episode: 6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Alexandra Metz
Dr. Yolanda Garcia, executive physician character
The Pitt (TV show)
Episode: 5:00 P.M. with Alexandra Metz and Michael Hissrich
Michael Hissrich
Executive Producer of The Pitt
The Pitt / HBO Max
Episode: 5:00 P.M. with Alexandra Metz and Michael Hissrich
Simran Baidwan
Writer of The Pitt episode discussed in this episode
The Pitt / HBO Max
Episode: 4:00 P.M. with Simran Baidwan, Damian Marcano and Dr. Gita Pensa

Hosts

Dr. Alok Patel
Physician, journalist, and medical storytelling enthusiast
Hunter Harris
Co-host, cultural critic, and screenwriter

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Great show, great analysis

    Massively enhances my enjoyment of the show. Nothing beats listening to fellow fans deep dive into your fave show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brichar13
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Very interesting insights on all levels

    I love hearing Hunter’s perspective, because it helps me understand the frame of reference through which a non-medically trained person views healthcare from. Hunter has it spot-on in most things, but there is one thing I would caution. Beware of overly confident doctors (Park the Shark). They may be very good at what they do, but all doctors’ patients will have complications. It is inevitable. The overly confident doctors tend to be great when things are going well, but tend to be… less involve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    done. just done.
    United States12 days ago
  • Fantastic hosts and guests that dive deep into each weekly episode of the outstanding television show. Great supplemental information to the incredible scenarios that play out in The Pitt Emergency Department.

    Audible
    5
    Bradley Groth
    United States13 days ago
  • 2/13

    You missed Dr Baran Al Hashimi calling her therapist. Probably she is a patient in trauma therapy; she worked in Kabal, a war zone. More will be revealed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decumaria
    United States15 days ago
  • Painfully dull

    This show is so dull it almost feels like it’s narrated by AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EmilyNTilly89
    United States15 days ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#227
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#10
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#28
Italy/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Q: How long does a scene like this typically take, given the prosthetics and surgical complexity?
A typical prosthetic and surgery-heavy scene can take about two hours to shoot, depending on the level of complexity, with longer setups for larger open-chest or highly detailed sequences.
7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Q: Could you start out and please tell us, what exactly is a director of photography and what is your role on the show?
A director of photography translates the script into visual imagery, leading the camera, lighting, and grip departments to create an immersive, cinematic yet documentary-like look that follows the action as it happens.
6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Q: How does Juilliard training influence on-screen chemistry between you two actors?
Brandon and Laëtitia discuss their Juilliard background, shared vocabulary, and how that training created a shorthand that helps them improvise while staying authentic to medical scenes.
6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Q: What was it like running from room to room and not having a second to think in the ER?
Italo Brown describes the nonstop pace, the need to multitask, and how the fastest decisions are made in a matter of minutes, relying on a team and a constant mental checklist.
2:00 P.M. with Irene Choi, Lucas Iverson and Lyn Paolo
Q: How did you guys come onto the show and what were your auditions like?
Auditions were chaotic and deeply personal, with both actors rushing to meet deadlines, leading to a highly organic and emotional casting process where Irene felt seen as an Asian woman and Lucas found motivation to prove himself in a crowded, talented cast.

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Focusing on the intricacies of a medical drama series, the podcast features in-depth analyses of character dynamics, plot developments, and the ethical dilemmas faced in healthcare. Each episode includes engaging discussions with cast members and industry professionals, providing insights into character motivations and narrative choices, while also highlighting real-life medical issues reflected in the show. The hosts often tie emotional themes from both the fictional universe and actual medical experiences, which resonate deeply with listeners interested in the intersections of medicine, human experience, and storytelling.

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1. Into The Pitt
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Recent guests on The Pitt Podcast include:

1. Noah Wyle
2. Johanna Coelho
3. Dr. Jacob Lentz
4. Brandon Mendez Homer
5. Laëtitia Hollard
6. Italo Brown
7. Alexandra Metz
8. Michael Hissrich

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