Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo

It’s our first ride-along episode! And it’s about a car! Perfect. To help break down this action-packed and emotionally driven episode, Emily and Carla are joined by Dwight Little, who directed a whopping 23 episodes over the span of the series. Dwight shares plenty of insights from decades in the film and television industry, including how he first got started on Bones by directing this very episode. The three of them unpack the ways Season 1 was still searching for the right tone, and the stellar performances that made this a standout episode.  To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.  Find out more about other shows on our network @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Boneheads, we’re headed to LA – the land of palm trees, Skybar, and… murder. Emily shares multiple stories about David Boreanaz attempting to set her up with various eligible bachelors, including the hotel bartender from this week’s episode. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Emily and Carla discuss the culture of plastic surgery and the pressure to maintain a certain look in Los Angeles. Then, Carla asks Emily about working with the episode's special guest, the iconic Penny Marshall.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    Make the switch to raw today! Maev is offering 20% off your first order at meetmaev.com/BONEHEADS.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t like to play favorites, but for this episode, we’ll make an exception. That’s right – today we’re talking about the beloved Bones Christmas episode, The Man in the Fallout Shelter. Emily and Carla share some cold goss about which Bones cast member would be most likely to spread a deadly fungus to their coworkers in real life. Then, they unpack Brennan’s emotional present-opening scene, and reveal a famous incorrect line in the episode that never got fixed. But first, Emily channels her inner Temperance Brennan to help identify some bone fragments in a friend’s back yard.    To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're excited to tell you about Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson. If you're into fun, candid conversations about life, relationships, and everything in between, you’ve got to check it out. Rachel and her longtime best friend Olivia Allen dive into the highs and lows of life with refreshing honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart. In fact, Emily and Carla were guests on the show and had an amazing time talking about everything from Bones to their shared love for synchronized swimming!And if you like this episode or just want more Rachel Bilson in your life, be sure to check out Broad Ideas wherever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.  Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What famous movie star auditioned for the role of Zack Addy? What was really in that Christmas present from Brennan’s parents? And who the hell is Crazy Dennis? Greg Yaitanes, the director of the Bones pilot, answers all this and more in this week’s episode of Boneheads. Greg, the Emmy award-winning director of House, Banshee, House of the Dragon, and Presumed Innocent, among others, tells Emily and Carla about casting Emily as Brennan, testing the pilot with audiences, and how the show went from “Brennan” to “Bones.” Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from the other Bones episodes he directed, The Man in the Fallout Shelter and The Woman at the Airport.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Keep up with Greg Yaitanes on Instagram and X @GregYaitanes.    Find out more about other shows on our network @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boner Alert! In today’s episode, we dive into Brennan’s first love interest on the show: her former anthropology professor, Dr. Michael Stires. Emily dishes out some cold goss about the actor who played Stires (Josh Hopkins), and reveals a surprising connection he had with one of her friends. Emily also shares insights about filming that sex scene with him, and she and Carla analyze Brennan’s pillow talk skills. Plus, we settle the rumors: did Emily and David Boreanaz ever date in real life? And, Carla confesses a little crush she had on a fellow Bones cast member.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our first Epps-isode! Emily kicks us off with some cold goss about this episode's guest stars, Heath Freeman (Howard Epps) and Rachelle Lefevre (Amy Morton). She and Carla unpack that iconic opening sequence (Booth: Reason for wanting a gun? Brennan: To shoot people), and Emily talks about what it was like filming those fun, playful scenes with David Boreanaz. Then, the duo reflects on their friendship, and Carla analyzes the difference between "Bones Emily" and "Post-Bones Emily." And finally, did they ever use real corpses on Bones? We’ll set the record straight once and for all.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a Hart Hanson special! This week on Boneheads, Emily and Carla are joined by none other than the creator of Bones himself, Hart Hanson. Get the ultimate insider scoop as Hart dives into everything that brought the iconic show to life – from his journey to joining the project, to casting Emily as Brennan, and unforgettable memories from filming the pilot (yes, including the “I can be a duck” scene). Hart talks about saying goodbye to beloved characters like Goodman and Zack, bringing in fan favorites like Cam and Sweets, and how they kept things fresh with a rotating cast of Squinterns. Plus, Hart tells the story of Emily’s Season 1 birthday surprise gone wrong.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Keep up with Hart Hanson on Instagram @hartdhanson, and check out his books on his website: harthanson.com/books.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DC’s hottest club is… Boneheads! This place has everything: flimsy walls, belly button rings, a modern mummy, a forensic anthropologist on meth. That’s right – this week, Emily and Carla are revisiting Episode 106 of Bones, The Man in the Wall. Emily shares behind-the-scenes stories about her club-going outfit, dubbing her lines, and how she prepared to act like she was on drugs. Plus, Emily and Carla answer a fan question about all the hard words they had to pronounce on the show.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come along with Emily and Carla as they unpack the saddest episode of Bones EVER! Emily talks about crying on set, nailing those heart-to-heart scenes with Michaela, and how she managed to shed a single tear in this episode. And just in time for spooky season, the duo share their most frightening makeup, hair, and wardrobe horror stories of all time. Plus, emergency credit cards, free cell phones, and Emily’s adventures at the podiatrist. Will Emily and Carla end up on wikiFeet by the end of this episode? Only time will tell.   To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram @boneheadspod.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Boneheads, we’re going inside the belly of the beast (literally). Emily and Carla take us on a trip to the most sexually charged town in America – Aurora, Washington – where they look back at the many interesting townsfolk Booth and Brennan encountered there, from hot delivery people to cannibalistic doctors. Emily sets the record straight on whether or not you can actually ship human remains in the mail, which, as we find out, she knows about from personal experience. Plus, Emily and Carla answer your fan questions about their favorite episodes from Season 1.   Follow Boneheads on Instagram @boneheadspod. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex. Lies. Blackmail. Suicide. Or is it murder? All of this and more on this week’s episode of Boneheads, as Emily and Carla re-examine the case of Nestor Olivos, elite prep school student and son of the Venezuelan ambassador. They answer all your most pressing questions about those sex tapes – Was it awkward for the actors to film? What’s the deal with the eyeroll? And were they as kinky as Zack seemed to think they were? Plus, Emily tells the story of a surprise superstar musician coming to visit the set, which leads to a walk down memory lane of all the iconic musical guests from Bones (Cyndi Lauper, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Mötley Crüe, Heavy D). And, Emily and Carla answer your fan questions!   Follow Boneheads on Instagram @boneheadspod. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Boneheads, Emily Deschanel and Carla “Drama” Gallo unpack everything from the second-ever episode of Bones. They talk about the skin condition, they talk about the flesh-eating beetles, they talk about Tessa! Inspired by the episode's deadly affair, Carla reveals who (or, more accurately, what) she’s currently having a secret love affair with. Then, the duo takes us behind the scenes on the Fox lot, where they worked side-by-side with the casts of other hit shows like Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and Arrested Development. And finally, an answer to the question we’ve all been asking – is Seeley Booth lactose intolerant?   Follow Boneheads on Instagram @boneheadspod. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury’s out on whether or not he’s king of the lab, but there’s no doubt about it – T.J. Thyne is the king of our hearts. Emily and Carla sit down (or should we say, snuggle up) with T.J. Thyne, their friend and Bones co-star who played the secretly rich bug and slime expert slash conspiracy theorist, Jack Hodgins, on all 12 seasons of the show. T.J. talks about how he got cast on Bones, his favorite memories from set, and his on-screen chemistry with Michaela Conlin (Angela Montenegro). Plus, T.J. tells the story of how he and Emily got in trouble while shooting the pilot episode of Bones.    Follow Boneheads on Instagram @boneheadspod. Keep up with T.J. Thyne on Instagram @tjthynegram.    Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Jeffersonian! We'll be recapping each episode of Bones in order, so please join us today for a behind-the-scenes trip back to 2005 and the pilot of Bones. In this episode, Emily spills all the details of the Bones audition process and reveals how she landed the role of Dr. Temperance Brennan. Carla takes us on a highlight reel of the pilot’s sexiest moments (from Angela’s boobs to Brennan’s boobs and everything in between). And Emily shares the secret to her on-screen chemistry with David Boreanaz (Seeley Booth), which is palpable even from the very first episode of the show (we all saw that scene at the gun range).   Follow Boneheads on Instagram @boneheadspod.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 20 years ago, “Bones” premiered on Fox. Now it’s time to go back and dig deeper! (Unlike the forensic excavation on the show, we don’t mean this literally.) Stars Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo are taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the murders, the characters, the sometimes-grisly bodies, and everything else you never knew about the show. Launching September 18, from Lemonada Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Boneheads...a new weekly podcast hosted by Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo, who reunite to rewatch one of Fox’s most popular crime procedural comedy-dramas, BONES. The show will include episode recaps, behind-the-scenes moments, and conversations with cast and crew friends. Dig deeper into the hit series that lasted twelve seasons! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.