We are solving a crime from the past. Rob and Rich never reviewed the pilot of Supernatural or gave it a beard rating, so we are going back to the first episode to fix this mistake. Rob and Rich finally rewatch (as opposed to watching for the first time) the first episode of Supernatural and give it the rating it deserves. Plus, listen to the original interview with Jared and Jensen all over again.

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You may not see his name in the credits, but Chad Kennedy had a big hand in the execution of Supernatural. A fan of the series from the start, Chad served as the supervising executive from Warner Brothers for 11 seasons. Hear how he got his start in the business, insider info on Warner Brothers, and why the themes of this episode served as an analogy for the season. Rob and Rich remember the titan Prometheus.

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Producer Todd Aronauer returns to the podcast to break down the post-production craft behind Supernatural’s “Man’s Best Friend with Benefits.” From refining pacing, to visual effects, sound design, and emotional continuity, Todd reveals how the episode evolves from script to screen. The trio discuss Chritian Campbell and Mischael Morgan's stellar performances. Rob and Rich get familiar with "familiars."

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Kevin Parks, long time assistant director, joins the podcast to discuss his directorial debut on Supernatural. We love how the middle of Season 8 is such a shift for the Supernatural team, with so many of them getting a chance to try new roles on set. Kevin discusses working with Jared and Jensen, flexing new muscles, and hell-hounds. Rob and Rich learn about divine trials.

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Adam Rose joins the podcast for this fan favorite episode. He, Rob and Rich discuss shooting on set, Adam's approach to the role, and Nazi Nercomancers. Rob and Rich learn what a Golem is.

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Serge Ladouceur returns to the podcast. This time not as Cinematographer by as a director! He, Rob, and Rich dig into this fan favorite episode. We hear about the excellent performances of Gil McKinney and Alaina Huffman. We hear the story of how Serge got bumped up and what didn't make it into the episode. Rob and Rich learn cool things about demons.

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Brad Creasser returns to the podcast to discuss his turn as Cinematographer on this fan favorite episode. They discuss the joy of working with Felicia Day and her return to the role of Charlie Bradbury. They celebrate late director Jeannot Szwarc. Rob and Rich learn a little something about Celtic trees.

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Tyler Johnston, who played Samandriel, joins the podcast to discuss his role and experience with the show. The team discusses the thing on Samandriel's head, the joy of coming back as a guest actor, screaming, and hijinks. Do you think Matt Pike (Bugs) grew up to be Samandriel's vessel? #hotdogs

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Editor Jimmy Pickel joins the podcast to talk about his experience editing Citizen Fang. The conversation covers his start with the show, how he can enhance a moment, the inner-workings and politics of the post team (I can't imagine Phil mad). Rob and Rich learn a little something about local vampire lore in Louisiana.

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Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Meloche joins us for today's looney episode. Sam and Dean get wrapped up in the world of cartoons when they re-connect with a psychokinetic, played by Mike Farrell. The conversation dives deep into the visual effects of the show, and reminisce about what a great family the crew is. Rob and Rich learn what psychokinetic is.

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Conventions, holidays, and family matters got in the way of getting the next Supernatural Then and Now episode out on time. However, this week in its place please enjoy this throwback episode to 2020 when Rob and Rich interview Alex Calvert for the Kings of Con podcast. They did into all things Alex, and it's wild to look back to life in 2020.

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