Best Nelson Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Halloween Special! 1:04:20

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23h ago1:04:20

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Tim and Maggie are celebrating all things Halloween on this week’s episode. They talk about some of their favorite urban legends, what they are dressing up as this year and some of the Psych Halloween Specials they enjoyed the most like “Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast.” Sponsors: quince.com/pineapple for free shipping on your order and 365-day return…

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Kirsten Nelson Joins Tim at GalaxyCon St. Louis 1:02:50

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Tim catches up with Kirsten Nelson, our Chief Vick, live from GalaxyCon St. Louis to talk about filming the Psych pilot while pregnant, leading during the SAG-AFTRA strike, helping families who lost their homes in wildfires, and her work planting trees around Los Angeles. They also get into her new writing project about roller derby pastors and a f…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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Ernie Hudson Talks About His Time Filming Psych and Boston Blue 1:27:59

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Hollywood legend and former Psych guest star Ernie Hudson joins Tim and Maggie and talks about his experience with Psych and the crew, what he has learned from his decades in the industry, how he almost ended up serving in Vietnam and what it’s like working with Maggie again on Boston Blue. Sponsors: quince.com/pineapple for free shipping on your o…

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Psych Writer & Producer Todd Harthan Takes Fan Questions 33:52

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This week Psych writer and producer Todd Harthan joined Tim and Maggie to answer fan questions and talk about their time together on the show. Todd answers questions like what he learned from working on Psych that he still uses today, how he learned to get the most from actors he works with and which characters from Psych would fit on his new hit s…

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James Roday Rodriguez & Todd Harthan Join Tim & Maggie 48:57

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Tim and Maggie welcome Psych writer/producer Todd Harthan, along with a surprise visit from James Roday Rodriguez, to look back on their time with the show, revisit unforgettable set memories, and share where their journeys have taken them since the series ended. The two share how their friendship began back in school, what it was like bringing Sha…

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Bruce Smith Reads Mary Ruefle 40:40

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Bruce Smith joins Kevin Young to read “Open Letter To My Ancestors” by Mary Ruefle, and his own poem “The Game.” Smith, the author of eight poetry collections, including the forthcoming “Hungry Ghost,” has received awards from the Academy of American Poets and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to fellowships from the Guggenheim …

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Tim & Maggie watch “Model Behavior” 1:00:19

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Tim and Maggie sit down to watch Model Behavior, the 2000 Disney Channel favorite that marked one of Maggie’s earliest roles, and Justin Timberlake’s film debut. Maggie shares how she landed the part, what it was like working with Justin and Kathie Lee Gifford, and what she learned from the experience. Plus, Tim and Maggie reflect on where she was …

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Dulé Hill Joins Tim and Maggie! 56:31

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Dulé Hill stops by to hang with Tim and Maggie, answering fan questions, spilling behind-the-scenes secrets, reminiscing about his favorite moments as Gus, and filling us in on what he’s been up to these days! Sponsor: BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/pineapple today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Ask Taggie Anything - Part Three 34:21

2M ago34:21

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This week Tim and Maggie finish out this batch of Ask Taggie Anything! They cover topics like what other sitcoms would their characters fit in? What would be their karaoke song to duet together? And what are some of their favorite Lassiter “I would rather” lines? This episode is sponsored by Lola Blankets - Our listeners are getting a huge 35% off …

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Ask Taggie Anything - Part Two 24:45

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Maggie and Tim are back with some all-new questions from the Psych-Os in Part Two of Ask Taggie Anything! They answer questions like, which profession would they choose if they weren't actors? What their dream plot line would be for Psych 4 and their favorite thing about each other. This episode is sponsored by Lola Blankets - Our listeners are get…

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Ask Taggie Anything - Part One 34:43

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This week Maggie and Tim are taking questions from the Psych-Os in Part One of Ask Taggie Anything! They talk about how they prefer their pineapples, their first impressions when they met each other, what they would change about Psych or their characters and more! This episode is sponsored by: Lola Blankets - Our listeners are getting a huge 35% of…

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Maggie Talks About Celebrating Her Birthday on the Set of Boston Blue & Tim Checks in 24:47

2M ago24:47

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This week Maggie updates us from Toronto where she is filming Boston Blue and talks about how special it was to celebrate her birthday on set with her co-stars and how filming her new show reminds her of her time on Psych. And Tim checks in from Colorado Springs Comic Con where he caught up with some of the Psych fans! This episode is sponsored by …

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Garrett Hongo Reads Charles Wright 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Garrett Hongo joins Kevin Young to read “T’ang Notebook” by Charles Wright, and his own poem “On Emptiness.” Garrett Hongo is the author of several books of poetry and nonfiction, including “Ocean of Clouds” and “The Perfect Sound: A Memoir in Stereo.” He's received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts,…

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Maggie Talks To Asher Grodman About His Life with Zazie on Unconditional 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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This week we are airing another episode of Unconditional featuring the hilarious Ghosts star, Asher Grodman, to talk about his deep bond with his dog, Zazie. From her playful energy to her unwavering companionship, Asher shares how Zazie has been a grounding force in his life, especially during challenging times. Sponsors: Go to Lumen.me/pineapple…

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Tim & Maggie Catch Up on Their New Shows & Birthday Celebrations 54:52

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This week, Tim and Maggie catch up from two different corners of the continent, Maggie joins live from Toronto, where she’s filming Boston Blue, while Tim just wrapped filming the newest season of Paradise. They chat about birthday celebrations, life on set, and share some exciting goals they have for the future. Make sure to follow @bostonbluecbs …

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Tim Sits Down with Kurt Fuller at GalaxyCon Raleigh to Talk Psych and Behind-the-Scenes Stories 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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Recorded live at GalaxyCon Raleigh, Tim catches up with Kurt Fuller to reflect on their early days of acting and what they were doing when they first learned about Psych. They look back on how it all started, from audition stories to memorable moments on set. This episode is sponsored by Cornbread Hemp. Save 30% on your first order by going to corn…

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Psych and Me Time with Maggie 20:56

3M ago20:56

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Maggie shares a behind the scenes glimpse into her experience filming her new show, and how the close knit bond on set reminds her of the closeness she felt while working on Psych. She also reflects on big life shifts and what’s ahead, both personally and for the future of the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi 38:47

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney joins Kevin Young to read “Hammond B3 Organ Cistern,” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and her own poem “Kaepernick.” Debevec-McKenney is the author of the new poetry collection “Joy Is My Middle Name.” She was a Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, and a creative-writing fellow at Emory University. H…

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Tim’s Life with Dogs! 1:27:53

4M ago1:27:53

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This week’s Psychologists Are In is a deeply personal crossover with Unconditional, as Tim shares the moving journey of his life with dogs. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to BetterHelp.com/pineapple to get $10 off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tim & Maggie Talk About The 19th Anniversary Of The Psych Debut & Their New TV Shows 45:10

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This week, Tim and Maggie look back on the 19th anniversary of Psych and how their lives have changed since then. Tim talks about his now-iconic beard and Maggie shares what it’s like filming Boston Blue in Toronto—plus a look at where the podcast is filming live in the coming weeks! This episode is sponsored by Lumen - Go to ⁠lumen.me/pineapple⁠ f…

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Maggie Talks To Oliver Stark About His Love For Animals on Unconditional 1:23:20

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Since we're on hiatus this week, we wanted to bring you a cute episode from Unconditional! Actor Oliver Stark (from one of our favorite shows, 9-1-1) sits down with Maggie and talks about all of the love and sometimes heartbreak that can go into having a pet and how much Oliver’s life has changed from experiences rescuing animals. Subscribe to the …

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Jimmi Simpson Reunites with Tim & Maggie To Talk Psych & New Projects 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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Jimmi Simpson joins Tim and Maggie to talk about his time on Psych and how he took an unconventional path from acting classes to roles on hit shows like Westworld and House of Cards to writing and producing his new movie SLAY. Sponsor: BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/pineapple today to get 10% off your first month Find out more about how you can …

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Megan Fernandes Reads Hala Alyan 31:25

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Megan Fernandes joins Kevin Young to read “Half-Life in Exile,” by Hala Alyan, and her own poem “On Your Departure to California.” Fernandes’s books include “I Do Everything I’m Told” and “Good Boys.” Her poems have been published widely, and she’s received fellowships from the Yaddo Foundation, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and the Hawthornden …

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Tim & Maggie Celebrate Pride Month! 23:18

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Tim and Maggie talk about Pride Month and their support of the LGBTQ community and how love and authenticity is one of the strongest emotions you can feel. They also give updates on the Psych Pod Tour 25’ and where the fans can come and see live recordings of The Psychologists Are In! This episode is sponsored by Cornbread Hemp. Save 30% on your fi…

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Psych Writer & Producer Andy Berman’s Epilogue Story 1:01:37

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This week Maggie and Tim are joined by Psych Writer & Producer Andy Berman to talk about what his life was like after the show ended. Andy talks about getting married, having a child and all of the projects he has been involved with as an actor, writer and producer. This episode is sponsored by Cornbread Hemp. Save 30% on your first order by going …

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Throwback to Talking with Andy Berman 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

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This week, Maggie & Tim are joined by one of their favorite writers from the show. Someone who may be known for their delicious nuts… Andy Berman! Together, they talk about the aforementioned nuts, of course, Andy’s favorite dog breed, and how working in TV isn’t all glitz and glamor. It's a lot like doing homework! This episode is sponsored by Lum…

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Maggie’s Epilogue Story After Psych 56:56

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This week we catch up on Maggie’s epilogue story and learn more about what happened in her life after Psych wrapped up. Tim and Maggie talk about the different projects that she went on after the show ended, working with acting legend James Caan, what she learned from Psych and some great career advice she got along the way. Sponsor: Cornbread Hemp…

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Unconditional Episode with Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

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We're sharing a special episode from Maggie's other podcast Unconditional! Maggie welcomes her real-life best friend Melanie Lynskey (Emily Bloom from Psych) and the hilarious Jason Ritter for tales of cats named Donut and Mark R, Jason's ridiculous cat voices, and why you shouldn't let cute animals fool you. Warning: Contains pet and friendship go…

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Erika Meitner Reads Philip Levine 36:27

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Erika Meitner joins Kevin Young to read “What Work Is,” by Philip Levine, and her own poem “To Gather Together.” Meitner’s books include “Useful Junk” and “Holy Moly Carry Me,” which won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award in Poetry. She is currently a Mandel Institute Cultural Leadership Program Fellow, and she’s the director of the M.F.A. program…

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Tim’s Epilogue Story After Psych 56:22

6M ago56:22

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This week Tim and Maggie talk about Tim’s journey after filming Psych and all of the challenges and accomplishments he has had since the show wrapped up. They talk about how much they have both grown personally and professionally since the show has been over and Tim tells us how the podcast and fans have helped him so much in his recovery after his…

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Tim & Maggie Watch the Psych After Pshow 33:28

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This week Tim and Maggie watched the Psych After Pshow for the first time and shared their mixed emotions about watching it. They talk about what they liked and didn’t like about the reunion special, why they had mixed emotions about it and how the Psycho-s can be more involved with the podcast moving forward! This episode is sponsored by Reliefban…

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Bonus Episode: Steve Franks On The Series Finale 1:51:38

6M ago1:51:38

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Maggie and Tim reflect on the Psych series finale with a very special guest—Steve Franks, the creator of the show! Steve talks about how he envisioned the show ending since writing the Pilot episode, his ideas for a series reboot and all of the fun they had with the fans at PsychOdelphia! This episode is sponsored by GoPure Beauty - For a limited t…

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S8 E10: The Break-Up 1:31:30

6M ago1:31:30

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This week Tim and Maggie cover the Psych series finale, The Break-Up. From filming with Val Kilmer to the emotional goodbyes, they reflect on the moments that hit hardest, on screen and off, as big life changes unfolded and a new chapter began! This episode is sponsored by Lumen - Go to lumen.me/pineapple for 15% off your Lumen. Learn more about yo…

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David St. John Reads Larry Levis 41:30

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David St. John joins Kevin Young to read “Picking Grapes in an Abandoned Vineyard,” by Larry Levis, and his own poem “The Shore.” St. John is the author of many poetry collections and the recipient of honors including the Rome Fellowship and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize from the Folg…

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Live From Chicago C2E2 with Kurt Fuller and Kirsten Nelson 1:06:01

7M ago1:06:01

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This week Maggie is joined by Kurt Fuller and Kirsten Nelson at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) to talk about what it was like filming some of the last scenes of the show, the different things going on in their personal lives as the show was wrapping up and how they kept in touch with fans ever since! This episode is sponsored by - Re…

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S8 E9: Nightmare on State Street 1:29:41

7M ago1:29:41

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Maggie and Tim are joined by legendary actor Bruce Campbell to talk about Psych S8 E9: Nightmare on State Street. They also talk about the perks of being a member of The Elks Club, what it was like for Bruce to work as a PA on a set with Frank Sinatra and some of the great props from Psych that they still have today! This episode is sponsored by Lu…

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Origin Story Throwback with James Roday Rodriguez 1:13:46

7M ago1:13:46

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As we gear up for PsychCon next week, here’s a little throwback to James’ first episode on the pod! Preparing to record the episode about the series finale has us deep in our feelings, so it was the perfect time to reminisce and revisit James' origin story. In this episode, we talk about his journey on how he became Shawn Spencer, how he almost gav…

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Psych-O's Q&A #5 1:15:50

7M ago1:15:50

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In this fifth fan episode, Maggie and Tim are joined by Psych-Os from all over the world—literally, from Pennsylvania to Singapore! Patreon fans Carina, Erica, and Candice got the chance to ask some awesome questions about dream Psych episodes, favorite guest stars, celebrity lookalikes, and the on-set moments that had them cracking up. Want to be …

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Edward Hirsch Reads Gerald Stern 31:05

7M ago31:05

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Edward Hirsch joins Kevin Young to read, “96 Vandam,” by Gerald Stern, and his own poem “Man on a Fire Escape.” Hirsch's honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pablo Neruda International Presidential Medal of Honor, and a National Jewish Book Award. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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S8 E8: A Touch of Sweevil 1:16:02

7M ago1:16:02

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Maggie and Tim are joined by Vincent Ventresca who plays James Earl Craig in S8 E8: A Touch of Sweevil. They talk about some of the hilarious physical comedy in this episode, what other projects Tim and Vincent worked on together and how important it is to have the great hair that Tim and Vincent still do! This episode is sponsored by Lume: As a sp…

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S8 E6: 1967 - A Psych Odyssey 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

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Maggie and Tim are feeling the emotions of reflecting back on the last season of Psych as they cover Season 8 Episode 6 - 1967: A Psych Odyssey this week! They both share how fun it was to film this unique episode, including some of the physical comedy that Tim is most proud of in his acting career! Sponsor: BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/pineap…

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S8 E7: Shawn & Gus Truck Things Up 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

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Maggie and Tim reflect on Season 8 Episode 7 - Shawn & Gus Truck Things Up and talk about the emotions they felt knowing the series was coming to an end, what they would name their food trucks, who on the cast was the best cook and where they spotted the hidden pineapple for this episode! Sponsor: Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/pineapplefree and …

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S8 E5: COG Blocked 58:40

8M ago58:40

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Maggie and Tim return this week to talk all about Season 8 Episode 5 - COG Blocked. The two reflect back on how they felt as the show was coming to an end and what their lives were like back then. They also talk about the hilarious fake name that Gus had in this episode and one of their favorite scenes that reminded them of a Hollywood action movie…

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Jericho Brown Reads Elizabeth Alexander 36:29

8M ago36:29

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Jericho Brown joins Kevin Young to read, “When,” by Elizabeth Alexander, and his own poem, “Colosseum.” Jericho Brown, who received the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for his collection “The Tradition.” He’s a 2024 MacArthur Fellow and a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Steve Franks and Chris Henze Join To Talk Psych Con 2025! 1:00:25

8M ago1:00:25

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Steve Franks and Chris Henze join Maggie and Tim to talk about all of the exciting things they have planned for Psych Con this year! They go over everything from customized Psych drinks, a custom writing and audition session and even the attempt to break a world record! Sponsor: LumeDeodorant.com and use code PINEAPPLE15 for 15% off Learn more abou…

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S8 E3: Remake A.K.A. Cloudy... With a Chance of Improvement 1:23:55

9M ago1:23:55

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This week, Maggie & Tim are joined by Andy Berman and Michael Weston (Adam Hornstock!) to dive into Psych Season 8, Episode 3, Remake A.K.A. Cloudy... With a Chance of Improvement. They’re breaking down the courtroom chaos, the challenges of remaking a classic case, and the bloopers that had everyone in stitches. Grab your pineapple and tune in! Sp…

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Steve Franks' Love for Trains, Travel, and Spooky Cereal Mascots 1:19:33

9M ago1:19:33

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This week on The Psychologists Are In, Maggie revisits a fan-favorite chat with creator Steve Franks! Originally aired on her other podcast, Me Time, they swap stories about childhood road trips, train travel, and hidden gems in new cities—plus cocktails, classic cereal mascots, and great local eats. Get ready for a fun, nostalgic ride! Sponsor: Gr…

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S8 E2: S.E.I.Z.E. the Day 48:51

9M ago48:51

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This week, Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson dive into the fan-favorite episode "S.E.I.Z.E. the Day" from Psych Season 8! Join them as they unpack Shawn and Gus's hilariously disastrous attempt to turn their side hustle as life coaches into a steady income—only to stumble into a chaotic case involving Lassie's heroics. Maggie and Tim also recap th…

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Kevin Young and Deborah Garrison Discuss “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker” 35:48

9M ago35:48

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This year, The New Yorker turns one hundred years old, and, to celebrate the occasion, we’re publishing an anthology: “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker, 1925-2025.” Deborah Garrison, a poet and an editor at Knopf, who worked closely with The New Yorker on this exciting project, joins Kevin Young to discuss the anthology. Learn about your ad ch…