Introducing Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast

Introducing Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast

If you're enjoying the Big Bang Theory Podcast, we think you'll love the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast. Each week, Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton go deep on the latest episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, breaking down the multiverse chaos Stuart Bloom accidentally unleashed, the alternate-universe The Big Bang Theory characters showing up along the way, and what it all means for fans who've loved this world for over a decade. Expect Easter egg hunts, character deep dives, guest appearances from the cast and crew, and the kind of insider access that comes from knowing this universe from the inside out. Listen to Episode 1, "Spoiler: Gary Dies (with Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Zak Penn & John Ross Bowie)" now, and follow Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How Stuart Got His Own Spin-Off

Kevin Sussman joins host Jessica Radloff to share what went through his mind when he learned Stuart Bloom would be getting his own “Big Bang Theory” spin-off. He opens up about his excitement for “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” what fans can expect from the new series, and why he never imagined Stuart’s story would continue. Kevin also looks back on some of his favorite memories from “The Big Bang Theory” and reveals when he felt he was truly at his best playing the lovable comic bookstore owner. “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” premieres July 23 on HBO Max. All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Origin of Apartment 4A

Director Mark Cendrowski joins host Jessica Radloff to revisit one of Season 3’s most beloved episodes, “The Staircase Implementation.” From the group’s first meeting to the creation of Sheldon’s infamous Roommate Agreement — and the story behind the broken elevator — Mark reveals how the flashback episode brought some of “The Big Bang Theory’s” biggest mysteries to life. He also shares why Sheldon avoids making eye contact with his future friends in those early scenes, along with behind-the-scenes stories and hidden Easter eggs fans might have missed.    All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max.     © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mayim Bialik & the Women Who Changed ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Mayim Bialik and the first female writer on “The Big Bang Theory,” Maria Ferrari, join Jessica Radloff to discuss how Amy Farrah Fowler and Bernadette changed the series forever. Mayim recalls going from raising two young children to suddenly joining one of television’s biggest sitcoms, while Maria shares what it was like watching Mayim bring Amy to life for the very first time. They also reveal why the writers felt they’d never “run out of jokes” for Amy and Sheldon, and Mayim explains the unexpected concern she had before signing on as a series regular: what it would mean for her Ph.D. students.  All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

When Penny & Leonard (and Kaley & Johnny) Broke Up

Director Anthony Rich shares what was going on behind the scenes during one of “The Big Bang Theory’s” most emotional storylines: Penny and Leonard’s breakup in Season 3. He shares how the timing of the characters’ split closely overlapped with Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki’s real-life breakup, recalls a difficult day on set when Kaley became emotional, and reveals what he told her in that moment. Anthony also discusses the one part of Penny and Leonard’s breakup storyline that Kaley and Johnny both pushed back on — and why it mattered so much to them. All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]