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

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]

Lucky Yates on Tragical History (Archer S2E6) — Heston Rants, Signed Butts & the 100,000 Point Pyramid

Amber, Christian, and Casey are joined by Lucky Yates (Dr. Krieger) to revisit Tragical History — Season 2, Episode 6 of Archer. They discuss laugh tracks, the strange ways memory works, and why this episode illuminates so much about Cyril. Lucky talks about Planet of the Apes and how Krieger’s legendary Charlton Heston rant was a lifelong dream come true. The gang also dives into the wonders of the Archer Wiki, buoys versus gulls, and Pam’s Schützenmeister machine. Also in this episode: Cyril’s childhood flashback, George Spelvin, “Hunch hunch, what what,” Amber and Lucky signing butts at conventions, our new segment 100,000 Point Pyramid, Gillette’s crisis vest, Cheryl’s computer disposal methods, Elijah Otis, the Spruce Goose, and the difference between Alan Cumming and Alan Turing. 📺 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]