Pluribus: The Official Podcast

S1E10Bonus:“Carol” and Carol: A Conversation

S1E9Bonus:Alison Tatlock & Darinka Arones

This bonus episode of the Pluribus podcast features Chris McCaleb interviewing Alison Tatlock, executive producer and co-writer, and Darinka Arones, who plays Kusimayu. Darinka discusses her casting as Kusimayu, highlighting the unique fit with her background as a Peruvian film student fluent in Quechua. Alison shares ...

S1E9Full:La Chica o El Mundo

This episode of the Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 109, the season finale, focusing on key creative decisions and technical challenges. The panel discusses the evolution of the ending, highlighting the collaborative process with executives and the importance of considering all feedback. The conversa...

S1E8Bonus:The Sound Team

This podcast episode delves into the intricate sound design of the Apple TV series "Pluribus," particularly the challenges of creating a sonic landscape for a world radically quieter than our own. The panel, consisting of production sound mixer Phillip W. Palmer, rerecording mixer Larry Benjamin, and supervising sound ...

S1E8Full:Charm Offensive

The podcast episode delves into the making of "Charm Offensive," episode eight of Pluribus, focusing on its narrative shift and character development. Writer Jonny Gomez and director Melissa Bernstein discuss expanding a high school gymnasium scene to a full-scale sports arena, emphasizing the impact of using real extr...

S1E7Bonus:Paul Donachie

This episode of the Pluribus podcast features an interview with Paul Donachie, director of photography for the Apple TV series Pluribus, focusing on his work on episode 107. Donachie discusses the challenges and creative decisions behind shooting the episode's numerous driving montages in the Canary Islands, including ...

S1E7: The Gap

This episode of the "Pluribus" podcast features a roundtable discussion with the cast and creators of the Apple TV series, focusing on Episode 107, "The Gap." Host Chris McCaleb leads a conversation with executive producer Vince Gilligan, writer Jenn Carroll, director Adam Bernstein, and actor Carlos Manuel Vesga, expl...

S1E6Bonus:Jennifer Bryan

The podcast delves into the costume design for the Apple TV series "Pluribus," featuring costume designer Jennifer Bryan. Bryan discusses the unique challenge of dressing characters from around the world, aiming for a look distinct from typical sci-fi. She explains how cultural and status markers in clothing were minim...

S1E6Full:HDP

The Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 106, "HDP," of the Apple TV series, exploring the creative processes of writer Vera Blasi and director Gandja Monteiro as they integrate into the established team. The discussion highlights the collaborative environment fostered by executive producer Vince Gilligan...

S1E5: Mark Hansen

S1E5Full:Got Milk

The Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 105, "Got Milk?", of the Apple TV series, focusing on the creative decisions behind key scenes. The discussion highlights the challenges of filming the large-scale exodus scene, inspired by the film "I Am Cuba," and the complexities of compositing shots with visual...

S1E4Bonus:Zetna Fuentes

The podcast features an interview with Zetna Fuentes, the director of an episode of the Apple TV series "Pluribus." Fuentes discusses her approach to directing, particularly focusing on the challenges and excitement of joining the show mid-season and introducing a new major character. She emphasizes the importance of c...

S1E4Full:Please, Carol

This episode of the Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 104 of the Apple TV series, focusing on the introduction of the character Manusos. The panel, including creator Vince Gilligan and actor Carlos-Manuel Vesga, discusses the challenges of portraying Manusos, from eating haggis disguised as dog food to...

S1E3Bonus:Miriam Shor

This episode of the Pluribus podcast features Miriam Shor, who played Helen in the Apple TV series. Shor discusses her initial excitement and the secretive process of auditioning for the Vince Gilligan show, highlighting how even the audition scene provided a clear sense of the characters' relationships. She also share...

S1E3Full:Grenade

The Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 103, "Grenade," of the Apple TV series, focusing on the creative and logistical challenges faced during production. The discussion begins with the ice hotel flashback scene, detailing how the production team created a realistic set using plastic cubes and styrofoam...

S1E2Bonus:Marshall Adams

This podcast episode features Director of Photography Marshall Adams, delving into the intricate visual elements of the Apple TV series. Adams discusses the complex one-shot scene in episode 101, detailing how LED screens and a "biscuit" (a stripped-down Tesla) were used to create realistic driving effects and lighting...

S1E1Bonus:Nito Larioza

This bonus episode of the Pluribus podcast features an interview with Nito Larioza, the movement choreographer for the Apple TV series Pluribus. Larioza discusses his initial involvement with the show, emphasizing the collaborative brainstorming process with producers and director Vince, and his insistence on honest fe...

S1E2Full: Pirate Lady

This episode of the Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 102 of the Apple TV series, focusing on the intricate details of set design, character development, and the challenges of bringing the script to life. The construction of Air Force One and the custom-built cul-de-sac where Carol lives are highlighte...

S1E1Full:We Is Us

This episode of the Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 101, "We Is Us," of the Apple TV series, featuring creator Vince Gilligan, co-executive producers Trina Siopy and Jenn Carroll, and actress Rhea Seehorn. The discussion begins with the genesis of the show's concept, evolving from a "wish fulfillment...

Introducing Pluribus: The Official Podcast

Pluribus, The Official Podcast serves as a dedicated companion series to the Apple TV show Pluribus, hosted by editor Chris McCaleb. Recorded directly within the show's writers' room, the program features deep-dive conversations with creator Vince Gilligan and a rotating cast of key contributors, including stars Rhea S...