Best Apple Tv Pineapple Street Studios Podcasts (2024)

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DVD Extras | 8 33:09

8M ago33:09

33:09

Like the DVD commentary of old, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Magnificent Jerk. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk

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Now Showing | 7 39:48

9M ago39:48

39:48

Maya returns to her aunties, nervous to tell them all that she’s learned. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk

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Chasing the Dream | 6 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

Galen takes the helm as a director in a final bid for success. Maya revisits his other scripts and realizes what he was trying to say all along. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk

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Bratislava | 5 36:01

9M ago36:01

36:01

Deep in Slovakia, a ragtag team of filmmakers do their best to create a high-octane action film. Maya finally learns how her uncle’s story was whitewashed. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk…

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Lowlife No. 1 | 4 31:48

9M ago31:48

31:48

Maya traces Galen’s surprising move to Hollywood to become an actor. And she learns that his greatest asset in this new world is his past. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk

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Choo Choo Cherry | 3 42:08

10M ago42:08

42:08

A recording reveals the crime that would ultimately put Galen in jail. But how bad did things need to get before it was time for him to make a change? Fiction becomes reality when Maya discovers the real-life love interest from his screenplay. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on …

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沙塵 (saa cen) | 2 28:14

10M ago28:14

28:14

Growing up in Oakland’s Chinatown, Galen Yuen was known for getting into trouble. But was he capable of murder? Maya ventures into her uncle’s past to learn the truth about a violent gang war and how it influenced his Hollywood screenplay. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Appl…

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The Screenplay | 1 27:42

10M ago27:42

27:42

Maya goes to visit her dying grandmother. While there, she’s given a box that sends her on a mission to discover her family’s biggest secrets and their connection to Rob Lowe, Burt Reynolds, and Ice-T. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk…

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S2E10: Creation Myths 51:34

10M ago51:34

51:34

The epic Season 2 finale is upon us—and so is a galactic war. Cassian Bilton (Brother Dawn) is here to talk all about it with Jason and David as they unpack “Creation Myths.” Together, they lament the tragic loss of a key character, share insights on the state of the Empire and Foundation, and discuss Dawn’s surprisingly hopeful future. Plus, David…

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Introducing Magnificent Jerk 3:03

10M ago3:03

3:03

Meet Maya Lin Sugarman and her uncle Galen in the true story—of a fake story—about a real life. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/MagnificentJerk

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S2E9: Long Ago, Not Far Away 46:30

10M ago46:30

46:30

The forever empress is here! Laura Birn (Demerzel) chats with Jason and David about her character’s tragic backstory, revealed in episode 9, “Long Ago, Not Far Away.” They discuss Demerzel’s complicated relationship with Cleon and how Day’s fragile ego leads to intergalactic destruction. And Jason wants to know what would possess Dr. Seldon to give…

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S2E8: The Last Empress 40:15

10M ago40:15

40:15

Director Roxann Dawson joins Jason and David to talk all about episode 8, “The Last Empress.” They break down the challenges of creating an execution that’s broad-beamed across the galaxy. Plus, they unpack Salvor’s clever thinking while imprisoned on Ignis and how it leads to a meeting that has major repercussions for the rest of the series. Found…

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S2E7: A Necessary Death 47:19

11M ago47:19

47:19

Writer Eric Carrasco guests this week to discuss episode 7, “A Necessary Death,” with Jason and David. Eric shares his appreciation of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics and why he wanted to work on Demerzel’s storyline. David and Eric also talk about bringing Hari and Day together in the same room for the first time since the show’s premiere. Foundat…

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S2E6: Why The Gods Made Wine 45:32

11M ago45:32

45:32

Production designer Rory Cheyne sits down with Jason and David to dive into episode 6, “Why the Gods Made Wine.” Jason learns this was one of the most challenging episodes to make—thanks to an unexpected snowstorm and a flood. David and Rory go deep on how they created Hari’s home planet, Helicon, and why this was the right time to tell the story o…

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S2E5: The Sighted and the Seen 45:21

11M ago45:21

45:21

VFX supervisor Chris MacLean—the only person who just might rival David in sci-fi geek expertise—joins Jason and David to unpack episode 5, “The Sighted and the Seen.” From the Mentalics’ telepathic powers to Demerzel’s intricate cranial circuitry to the frightening-but-friendly Beki, Chris shares the behind-the-scenes stories about creating the sh…

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S2E4: Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly 41:10

11M ago41:10

41:10

Leigh Dana Jackson, writer and co-executive producer, is Jason and David’s guest this week to discuss episode 4, “Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly.” They talk about the state of Bel and Glawen’s relationship and how Bel’s time on Lepsis has changed him. Plus, we finally enter the Vault! David and Leigh weigh the implications of multiple Hari Se…

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S2E3: King and Commoner 45:26

12M ago45:26

45:26

Lou Llobel (Gaal Dornick) sits down with Jason and David to talk about Season 2, episode 3, “King and Commoner.” David and Lou debate just how similar Gaal and Hari are and discuss the dangers of meeting your heroes. Lou also shares her thoughts on new characters Hober Mallow and Bel Riose and takes us behind the scenes on filming in the sand dunes…

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S2E2: A Glimpse of Darkness 36:11

12M ago36:11

36:11

Leah Harvey (Salvor Hardin) joins Jason and David to dive into Season 2, episode 2, “A Glimpse of Darkness.” The three discuss the long-anticipated meeting of Salvor and Gaal—and the odd trio the characters make with Hari. David also talks about how the writers approached the Foundation’s new religious phase. Plus, Leah reveals that in an alternate…

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S2E1: In Seldon’s Shadow 45:46

12M ago45:46

45:46

The Apple Original series Foundation is back. Host Jason Concepcion and showrunner David S. Goyer are back as well and ready to unpack the Season 2 premiere, “In Seldon’s Shadow.” After jumping 138 years into the future, much has changed on Trantor and Terminus. Jason and David check in on our characters — from Hari’s anger that he hasn’t gotten a …

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S2E1: Introducing Foundation: The Official Podcast Season 2 1:36

1y ago1:36

1:36

Welcome back to the world of Foundation, the epic Apple Original series based on the award-winning works of Isaac Asimov. Each week, join host Jason Concepcion, showrunner David S. Goyer, and special guests from the cast and crew, as they go behind the scenes of Season 2 and unpack what this story can tell us about power, community, and faith. Foun…

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Echo Chamber | 8 42:07

2y ago42:07

42:07

Decades after Ted Kaczynski was caught, we wrestle with a question that still hangs in the air: Was Ted a prophet or simply a murderer who terrorized a nation and killed three people? Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom…

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The Arrest | 7 42:44

2y ago42:44

42:44

The FBI descends on a small town in Montana, and the clock is ticking to catch Ted. Project UNABOM is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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The Devil's Dilemma | 6 37:42

2y ago37:42

37:42

David Kaczynski starts to accept the truth and finally reaches out to the FBI. But can agents convince their bosses that this is the guy? Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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The Manhunt | 5 37:27

2y ago37:27

37:27

UNABOM was the longest manhunt in FBI history. Why did it take several decades, a revolving door of agents, and hundreds of suspects to find Ted? Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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Parallel Brothers | 4 38:21

2y ago38:21

38:21

David and Ted were living strikingly similar lives, until David was pulled out of his hole. Literally. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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Roll of the Dice | 3 44:52

2y ago44:52

44:52

Satanic Panic, some key coincidences, and one arrogant guy place a group of friends in law enforcement’s crosshairs. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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What's Wrong With Ted? | 2 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Growing up, David Kaczynski knew there was something different about his brother, Ted. But how did he go from brilliant math professor to serial bomber? Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom…

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The Manifesto | 1 38:02

2y ago38:02

38:02

It was a normal day at the Washington Post—until an essay and a deadly threat arrived in the mailroom. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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Introducing Project Unabom 3:34

2y ago3:34

3:34

When the Unabomber was arrested in 1996, the world got its first glimpse of the serial bomber who had terrorized the nation for 18 years and murdered three people. Bearded and disheveled, he was the perfect depiction of a mad bomber. But what actually happened during those 18 years? What drove Ted Kaczynski to his dystopian vision of people overrun…

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S1E9: The Leap 42:14

2+ y ago42:14

42:14

The Season 1 finale deep dive is here. Jason and David waste no time unpacking the twists and revelations in “The Leap,” written and directed by David. They discuss Gaal’s epic journey home to Synnax, including the difficulties of shooting the scenes above and below water. They also talk about the implications of Hari as a deity. And they close out…

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S1E8: The First Crisis 39:08

2+ y ago39:08

39:08

Victoria Morrow, co-executive producer and writer, unpacks Season 1’s penultimate episode, “The First Crisis,” with Jason and David. They debate Hari’s motivations for setting things into motion. And they discuss the Brother Dawn twist that blindsided viewers (Jason especially), which David admits was deliberate. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produ…

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S1E7: The Missing Piece 42:50

2+ y ago42:50

42:50

Consulting producer and writer Liz Phang joins Jason and David to talk about episode 8, “The Missing Piece.” David reveals this is his favorite episode of the season while they discuss Brother Day’s complicated relationship with Demerzel, what radicalized the Anacreons, and Gaal’s mounting frustration with Hari’s betrayal. This is an Apple TV+ podc…

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S1E6: Mysteries and Martyrs 35:41

2+ y ago35:41

35:41

Jason and David break down episode 7 of Foundation, “Mysteries and Martyrs.” They discuss the concepts behind the Invictus and other Imperial spaceships—some are knife blades, others are donut holes. They also dive deep into Hari’s grand plan, Brother Day’s confrontation with Zephyr Halima, and how Brother Dawn’s storyline gives off YA vibes. This …

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S1E5: Death and the Maiden 30:44

2+ y ago30:44

30:44

Jason and David dive into episode 6 of Foundation, “Death and the Maiden.” They explore the big reveal that comes to Salvor in a vision, the mounting panic taking hold of Brother Dawn, and Luminism—a religion that suddenly poses a threat to Empire. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. https://apple.co/-Foundation-…

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S1E4: Upon Awakening 37:22

2+ y ago37:22

37:22

Leigh Dana Jackson is back to discuss episode 5, “Upon Awakening,” with Jason and David. They dive into Gaal’s home planet—the flooded world of Synnax—and her reasons for leaving. Plus, they talk about how the writers’ room grappled with all of the math. (Hint: They brought in experts.) This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Stu…

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S1E3: Barbarians at the Gate 36:54

2+ y ago36:54

36:54

Writer and co-executive producer Leigh Dana Jackson breaks down Foundation episode 4, “Barbarians at the Gate,” with Jason and David. They discuss what’s going on with Brother Dawn, how the Anacreons were conceived and adapted for the show, and why it’s important that space is multicultural. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Pineapple Stree…

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S1E2: The Mathematician’s Ghost 39:21

3y ago39:21

39:21

Jane Espenson—writer, co-executive producer, and Hugo Award winner—joins Jason and David to discuss Foundation episode 3, “The Mathematician’s Ghost.” They reveal the thinking behind Salvor Hardin and what makes her unique as a character. Plus, they dive into the backstory of the genetic dynasty. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Pineapple …

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S1E1: The Emperor’s Peace and Preparing to Live 46:52

3y ago46:52

46:52

Jason and David S. Goyer break down the first two episodes of Foundation: “The Emperor’s Peace” and “Preparing to Live.” Goyer gets candid about his personal relationship to the material, the process of modernizing Asimov’s works for television, and why a star bridge is a sci-fi lover’s favorite technology. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by…

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Introducing “Foundation: The Official Podcast” 1:23

3y ago1:23

1:23

Psychohistory. Empire. Encyclopedia Galactica. It’s all in Foundation, an Apple Original series adapted from the works of Isaac Asimov by David S. Goyer and streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Join Goyer and host Jason Concepcion as they discuss episodes every week in the Foundation official podcast. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Pineap…

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