Episodes

  • ‘The Nerdvana Annihilation’ with John Shaffner

    ‘The Nerdvana Annihilation’ with John Shaffner
    Jun 23 2025
    Host Jessica Radloff is joined by “Big Bang” production designer John Shaffner to discuss the infamous “Time Machine” episode. John recalls his first reaction when he was told he would need to build a time machine. Then, Jessica shares Kaley Cuoco’s admission that this was the episode that made her “fall a little bit in love” with co-star Johnny Galecki. Find out when it happened! Plus, John reveals the secret “gum” wall located on set.

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    39 mins
  • ‘The Bat Jar Conjecture’ with Director Anthony Rich

    ‘The Bat Jar Conjecture’ with Director Anthony Rich
    Jun 16 2025
    Helping to break down the classic “Physics Bowl” episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is director Anthony Rich. Anthony shares what he recalls about watching Sara Gilbert and Johnny Galecki work together again after their “Roseanne” days. He and host Jessica Radloff also discuss the Batman Cookie Jar, which made its first appearance in this episode. Anthony then reveals the complexities that go into shooting an episode like this with a lot of extras.

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    30 mins
  • ‘The Jerusalem Duality’ with Set Decorator Ann Shea

    ‘The Jerusalem Duality’ with Set Decorator Ann Shea
    Jun 9 2025
    Host Jessica Radloff is joined by “Big Bang” set decorator Ann Shea, who shares how that iconic set came to be. Ann reveals the huge design change that occurred between the first and second pilots. She also discusses the iconic props that became staples of Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment and why multiples of several key items had to be purchased. Plus, Ann shares the one item in Penny’s apartment that she was able to splurge on once the show was picked up and became a bona fide hit.

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    32 mins
  • ‘The Pancake Batter Anomaly’ with Director Nikki Lorre

    ‘The Pancake Batter Anomaly’ with Director Nikki Lorre
    Jun 2 2025
    Director Nikki Lorre joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about a “Big Bang” classic — the “Soft Kitty” episode. Nikki discusses what it was like working her way up the ranks with her dad, Chuck Lorre, running the show. She shares whether she was open with the cast and crew about who her father was. Then, Nikki and Jessica discuss how Jim Parsons was taught the “Soft Kitty” song — and it involved a recorder. Plus, Nikki reveals whether a cast member ever got so sick that they couldn’t make a Tuesday night taping.

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    41 mins
  • ‘The Loobenfeld Decay’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn

    ‘The Loobenfeld Decay’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn
    May 26 2025
    Executive producer and writer of “The Big Bang Theory” Lee Aronsohn joins host Jessica Radloff to talk about this iconic episode — the first time Sheldon knocks three times. Lee shares how Sheldon’s three knocks came to be and why it felt so authentically “Sheldon.” He also reveals what shocked him the most about the cast members of “The Big Bang Theory.” Plus, Lee shares how he can tell they were still “finding Sheldon’s character” at this point in the series.

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    43 mins
  • ‘The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization’ with David Saltzberg

    ‘The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization’ with David Saltzberg
    May 19 2025
    Jessica Radloff is joined by the person Chuck Lorre called “the most valuable player for the entire series” — the science consultant, Professor David Saltzberg. David shares the integral part he played in each episode of “The Big Bang Theory” and how he ensured the accuracy of all the scientific dialogue. Plus, the one guest star who appeared on the show who David “freaked out” meeting.

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    42 mins
  • ‘The Grasshopper Experiment’ with Kunal Nayyar

    ‘The Grasshopper Experiment’ with Kunal Nayyar
    May 12 2025
    The one and only Kunal Nayyar, aka Raj Koothrappali, is here! Kunal shares some of his favorite moments from his time on the show and discusses how hard it was not to break during the live tapings thanks to his “genius” co-stars. He also reveals why his character continues to mean so much to people in Delhi, India. Plus, why Kunal believes “The Big Bang Theory” contained 279 of the greatest scripts in television history.

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    30 mins
  • A Special Bonus Episode with Melissa Rauch & Raegan Revord

    A Special Bonus Episode with Melissa Rauch & Raegan Revord
    May 7 2025
    Get ready for an incredible bonus episode! Host Jessica Radloff is joined by Melissa Rauch, aka Bernadette, from “The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon” star Raegan Revord. The trio discuss the huge reunion between Melissa and her “Big Bang” husband Howard Wolowitz, aka Simon Helberg, happening on Melissa’s show “Night Court.” Plus, Raegan discusses her time playing Missy on “Young Sheldon” and recalls meeting the “Big Bang” cast for the first time.

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    39 mins