RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast

Jeff Fastner on Jeu Monégasque (Archer S2E11) — Storyboards, Benoit & Monaco

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Jeff Fastner (Producer, Storyboard Artist, and Animator) to revisit Jeu Monégasque — Season 2, Episode 11 of Archer. Jeff talks about his unlikely path into animation, from acting in Tony n' Tina's Wedding to landing an animation internship and eventually helping build Archer from the ground up. He explains why animation is "acting with a pencil," what it's like being a storyboard artist and producer, and how the team learned as they went while creating one of television's most distinctive animated series. They also discuss designing Monaco, visually creating the Grand Prix, and Jeff serving as the face model for Benoit. Also in this episode: Bell Biv DeVoe and the East Coast Family, Malory's sex tapes, bearer bonds, rectangular casino chips, Glengoolie Black, Jeff and Neal Holman's legendary work partnership, Jeff's love of architecture and location design, Cintiq gloves, Bento Box Studios, Frankensteining characters, fashion plates, the incredible chase sequence at the end of the episode, a round of Real Spy Gadget or Fake AI Slop Image, and everyone's favorite automotive necessity: blinker fluid. 📺 FX's Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing [https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing]

Neal Holman on El Secuestro (Archer S2E10) — Ocelots, Mirror Shots & The Price of Pam

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Neal Holman to revisit El Secuestro — Season 2, Episode 10 of Archer. They dive into one of the most beloved episodes of the series—and a favorite of Judy Greer’s—exploring the evolving relationship between Pam and Cheryl, Amber finally feeling completely at home as Pam, and how Neal balanced wearing multiple hats while helping shape Archer. They also discuss Brett’s seemingly endless supply of blood, that Pam is a moped, the show’s graphic ads, and Neal’s signature mirror shots. Also in this episode: kidnapping, painterly backgrounds, ocelot love, Archer’s soft spot for animals, 2 Truths and a Line, dry cleaner relationships, naked audio, the price of Pam, eyelines in animation, and the difference between rigged and fully drawn animation. 📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing [https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing]

Pierre Cerrato on Placebo Effect (Archer S2E9) — Zima, Hidden Editing & Pam's Reference Photos

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Pierre Cerrato to revisit Placebo Effect — Season 2, Episode 9 of Archer. Pierre shares what it was like serving as Floyd County’s resident Spanish speaker during recording sessions, the surprising number of languages spoken throughout the series, and how his career evolved from illustration to editing. He also reveals what it was like being one of Pam’s live-action reference models and discusses the hidden art of editing, audio design, radio edits, and how Archer’s sound evolved over the years. Also in this episode: Zima, the punchline of alcoholic beverages; the comedic timing and instincts that make a great editor; Pierre’s career connection to H. Jon Benjamin; Joan Van Ark; off-mic moments in the recording booth; Amber’s legendary burps; “like clams to the slaughter”; and this week’s cocktail segment. 📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com [rephrasingpod@gmail.com] 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing [https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing]

Holly Brown on Stage Two (Archer S2E8) — Get Some, Cold Biscuits & Cheryl’s Weekends

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Holly Brown to revisit Stage Two — Season 2, Episode 8 of Archer. They talk about Holly’s new podcast, Everybody Knows But Me, her journey into comedy, and how she found the right path for her career. Holly also shares stories about growing up around television thanks to her dad’s work on Frasier, and what it took to make the leap into stand-up comedy. Also in this episode: Cheryl’s weekends, the origins of “Get Some,” sitcom tropes, Pam’s legendary nom nom noms, cold biscuits, and the debut of our new segment, Sex With Me. 📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing [https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing]

Jesse Thorn on Movie Star (Archer S2E7) — Interviewers-ing, Public Radio VS Entertainment Deathmatch & Jesse is current with SAG/AFTRA

Jesse Thorn talks about podcasting, acting, and the art of interviewers-ing. Then, they also talk about Archer. 📺 FX’s Archer is now streaming on Hulu. 📧 Send us fan content or questions: rephrasingpod@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @rephrasingpod Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing [https://maximumfun.org/joinrephrasing]