Pluribus: The Official Podcast
- Episodes
- 20
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- May 12, 2026
About the podcast
Join Pluribus editor and host Chris McCaleb, along with members of the cast and crew, for an inside look at the making of the new Apple Original series. Each week, Chris leads a roundtable discussion of the latest episode with a mix of folks who brought the show to life: writers, directors, actors, and—of course—creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Seehorn. Watch new episodes Fridays on Apple TV, then listen to the official podcast to uncover Easter eggs and hear behind-the-scenes stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus premieres November 7 on Apple TV and new episodes of the podcast will drop alongside the show each week. Watch where available.
Episodes 20
S1E10Bonus:“Carol” and Carol: A Conversation
Meet two of Vince Gilligan’s favorite storytellers in this special bonus episode! Rhea Seehorn and Carol Burnett come together to trade tales of day jobs and quick changes, and they reveal just how mortifying …
Show notes
Meet two of Vince Gilligan’s favorite storytellers in this special bonus episode! Rhea Seehorn and Carol Burnett come together to trade tales of day jobs and quick changes, and they reveal just how mortifying auditions can get.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E9Bonus:Alison Tatlock & Darinka Arones
It takes a village! Co-writer and executive producer Alison Tatlock and Darinka Arones (Kusimayu) join Chris to break down the finale’s teaser, in which we visit Kusimayu’s home in the Peruvian highlands to see …
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It takes a village! Co-writer and executive producer Alison Tatlock and Darinka Arones (Kusimayu) join Chris to break down the finale’s teaser, in which we visit Kusimayu’s home in the Peruvian highlands to see her community perform a special ritual.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E9Full:La Chica o El Mundo
It’s time to choose: the girl or the world? Joining Chris to discuss the Season 1 finale are Vince, co-writer and director Gordon Smith, co-executive producer Trina Siopy, and Rhea Seehorn (Carol). The team …
Show notes
It’s time to choose: the girl or the world? Joining Chris to discuss the Season 1 finale are Vince, co-writer and director Gordon Smith, co-executive producer Trina Siopy, and Rhea Seehorn (Carol). The team recalls the long-awaited meeting of our heroes, the challenges of Carol’s two houses, and how this episode’s climactic ending changed drastically over the course of filming.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E8Bonus:The Sound Team
On this bonus episode, Chris gets technical with production sound mixer Phillip W. Palmer, supervising sound editor Nick Forshager, and re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin. Sounds like a party!Pluribus: The …
Show notes
On this bonus episode, Chris gets technical with production sound mixer Phillip W. Palmer, supervising sound editor Nick Forshager, and re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin. Sounds like a party!
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E8Full:Charm Offensive
Chris brings together executive producer Diane Mercer, director Melissa Bernstein, writer Jonny Gomez, and editor Skip Macdonald to delve into “Charm Offensive.” On the diner menu this week: extreme weather …
Show notes
Chris brings together executive producer Diane Mercer, director Melissa Bernstein, writer Jonny Gomez, and editor Skip Macdonald to delve into “Charm Offensive.” On the diner menu this week: extreme weather, croquet, and seduction!
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E7Bonus:Paul Donachie
Director of photography Paul Donachie chats with Chris about his early days as a camera operator shooting Formula 1® documentaries, the cinematic differences between Pluribus and Better Call Saul, and his …
Show notes
Director of photography Paul Donachie chats with Chris about his early days as a camera operator shooting Formula 1® documentaries, the cinematic differences between Pluribus and Better Call Saul, and his approach to supporting first-time directors.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E7Full:The Gap
Chris hosts Vince, writer and co-executive producer Jenn Carroll, director Adam Bernstein, and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) to discuss “The Gap.” The group digs into the episode’s many montages, Carol’s …
Show notes
Chris hosts Vince, writer and co-executive producer Jenn Carroll, director Adam Bernstein, and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) to discuss “The Gap.” The group digs into the episode’s many montages, Carol’s karaoke choices, and the truth behind those terrifying chunga palms.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E6Bonus:Jennifer Bryan
Costume designer Jennifer Bryan joins Chris on a special bonus episode to talk about dressing everyone in the entire world, the retro stylings of Mr. Diabaté’s Vegas, and Carol’s now-iconic yellow leather …
Show notes
Costume designer Jennifer Bryan joins Chris on a special bonus episode to talk about dressing everyone in the entire world, the retro stylings of Mr. Diabaté’s Vegas, and Carol’s now-iconic yellow leather jacket.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E6Full:HDP
Viva Las Vegas! Joining Chris this week to break down episode 6 are Vince, director Gandja Monteiro, writer Vera Blasi, and Samba Schutte (Mr. Diabaté). They chat about filming in Elvis’ suite at the Westgate …
Show notes
Viva Las Vegas! Joining Chris this week to break down episode 6 are Vince, director Gandja Monteiro, writer Vera Blasi, and Samba Schutte (Mr. Diabaté). They chat about filming in Elvis’ suite at the Westgate Resort & Casino, the frozen Easter egg that Carol finds in cold storage, and this episode’s very special cameo appearance.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E5Bonus:Mark Hansen
Pluribus property master Mark Hansen hops on with Chris to chat all things props! The two discuss Mark’s journey to Albuquerque, the TV version of a show-and-tell, and those mysterious milk cartons popping up …
Show notes
Pluribus property master Mark Hansen hops on with Chris to chat all things props! The two discuss Mark’s journey to Albuquerque, the TV version of a show-and-tell, and those mysterious milk cartons popping up all over town.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E5Full:Got Milk
Joining Chris for this week’s roundtable are director Gordon Smith, writer Ariel Levine, editor Joey Liew, and composer Dave Porter. The group discusses the episode’s “exodus” scene, how to select the right …
Show notes
Joining Chris for this week’s roundtable are director Gordon Smith, writer Ariel Levine, editor Joey Liew, and composer Dave Porter. The group discusses the episode’s “exodus” scene, how to select the right music for a montage, and where Dave begins when creating the musical score for a new project.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E4Bonus:Zetna Fuentes
From across the pond, director Zetna Fuentes chats with Chris about establishing a new character, working with the mayor of Albuquerque, and advice for those aspiring to direct.Pluribus: The Official Podcast is …
Show notes
From across the pond, director Zetna Fuentes chats with Chris about establishing a new character, working with the mayor of Albuquerque, and advice for those aspiring to direct.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E4Full:Please, Carol
Chris sits down with Vince, episode writer Alison Tatlock, Rhea Seehorn (Carol), and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) to talk about episode 4, “Please, Carol.” The team discusses the introduction of a new …
Show notes
Chris sits down with Vince, episode writer Alison Tatlock, Rhea Seehorn (Carol), and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) to talk about episode 4, “Please, Carol.” The team discusses the introduction of a new Old-Schooler, the truth behind filming Carol’s truth serum trip, and how production achieved the episode’s big “convergence.”
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E3Bonus:Miriam Shor
Miriam Shor (Helen) connects with Chris to chat about building a friendship with Rhea Seehorn, bringing her improv training to Barnes & Noble, and how to act cold in a hot ice hotel. Pluribus: The Official …
Show notes
Miriam Shor (Helen) connects with Chris to chat about building a friendship with Rhea Seehorn, bringing her improv training to Barnes & Noble, and how to act cold in a hot ice hotel.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E3Full:Grenade
Chris chats with Vince, episode writer and director Gordon Smith, production designer Denise Pizzini, and Karolina Wydra (Zosia) about the show’s third episode, “Grenade.” Gordon shares scenes that were cut …
Show notes
Chris chats with Vince, episode writer and director Gordon Smith, production designer Denise Pizzini, and Karolina Wydra (Zosia) about the show’s third episode, “Grenade.” Gordon shares scenes that were cut from the script, Denise explains how her team built an ice hotel in Albuquerque, and Karolina reminisces about meeting Vince and star Rhea Seehorn for the first time.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E2Bonus:Marshall Adams
Director of photography Marshall Adams dissects some of the most challenging sequences in the first two episodes, including the infamous “Scene 46” and the incredible live composite of the C-130 taking off over …
Show notes
Director of photography Marshall Adams dissects some of the most challenging sequences in the first two episodes, including the infamous “Scene 46” and the incredible live composite of the C-130 taking off over wreckage on the runway.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E1Bonus:Nito Larioza
Movement choreographer Nito Larioza joins Chris for a conversation about the episode “We Is Us” and his approach to designing the unique body language of The Others.Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV …
Show notes
Movement choreographer Nito Larioza joins Chris for a conversation about the episode “We Is Us” and his approach to designing the unique body language of The Others.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E2Full: Pirate Lady
Vince Gilligan joins Chris in the writers’ room again to chat about episode 2, “Pirate Lady,” with Karolina Wydra (Zosia), executive producer Diane Mercer, and production designer Denise Pizzini. The group …
Show notes
Vince Gilligan joins Chris in the writers’ room again to chat about episode 2, “Pirate Lady,” with Karolina Wydra (Zosia), executive producer Diane Mercer, and production designer Denise Pizzini. The group dives deep into the process of tackling a show with global scope and the collaboration between the art department and the visual effects team that brought this episode to life.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
S1E1Full:We Is Us
Chris McCaleb sits down in the Pluribus writers’ room with show creator Vince Gilligan, star Rhea Seehorn (Carol), and co-executive producers Jenn Carroll and Trina Siopy to discuss “We Is Us,” the first …
Show notes
Chris McCaleb sits down in the Pluribus writers’ room with show creator Vince Gilligan, star Rhea Seehorn (Carol), and co-executive producers Jenn Carroll and Trina Siopy to discuss “We Is Us,” the first episode of their new series for Apple TV. Vince breaks down the origins of Pluribus and the team reminisces about kicking off the unique new show in their old stomping grounds of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV. Watch where available.
Introducing Pluribus: The Official Podcast
Join Pluribus editor and host Chris McCaleb, along with members of the cast and crew, for an inside look at the making of the new Apple Original series. Each week, Chris leads a roundtable discussion of the …
Show notes
Join Pluribus editor and host Chris McCaleb, along with members of the cast and crew, for an inside look at the making of the new Apple Original series. Each week, Chris leads a roundtable discussion of the latest episode with a mix of folks who brought the show to life: writers, directors, actors, and—of course—creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Seehorn.
Pluribus: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV podcast produced by High Bridge Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.
Pluribus premieres November 7 on Apple TV and new episodes of the podcast will drop alongside the show each week. Watch where available.
