Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective

Join Elizabeth, Lauren, and Daniel as we recap our favorite medical drama! We're taking a weekly look back at each episode of the hit TV series "ER". We'll break down every episode, as well as look at how each episode impacts the overall story of the iconic 15 season show. Theme music provided by Andrew Edwards of Blue Police Box Music.

Patreon Movie Commentary Preview - "Up in the Air"

It's our first movie commentary! Watch along with us as we talk about the 2009 Best Picture nominee "Up in the Air," starring George Clooney.  You can help make these a monthly occurrence by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast Until then, you can find new commentaries for sale at settingthetonepodcast.bandcamp.com  

03-09
01:50:27

Patreon Preview - Season 1 Recap

What a long, strange season it's been. This week, we're joined by Jake from The Popular Court and we're talking about our favorite (and least favorite) events, storylines, and characters from season 1! This is the first half the the episode, made free for all you kind folks. To help us unlock the full episode, please head on over to https://www.patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast and become a Patron today! 

04-09
47:12

STT Interviews: Carly Blake

Hey STT fans! We’ve got a very special BONUS episode this week featuring former ER crew member Carly Blake! Carly worked behind the scenes in both production and post production from 2004-2009 and had all kinds of inside info to share with us. Big thank you to Carly Blake of PunkRox Productions and thexfiles25.com for joining us!

06-07
44:10

STT Interviews: Darren Leis

On this edition of STT Interviews, Lizzie and Daniel sit down with Darren Leis! Darren worked as a Med Tech with the props department from seasons 10 through 15. Ever wondered how some of the great practical effects in trauma scenes are pulled off? Here's your chance to find that out, and more!

07-12
46:14

STT Interviews - Troy Evans

On this edition of STT Interviews, we get the chance to sit down with Troy Evans! Mr. Evans is known to ER fans for his role as everyone’s favorite grumpy desk clerk: Frank Martin. We talk about his unusual path to Hollywood, the honor of having been featured in Abby’s last scene, and much more!

08-09
40:15

Patreon Preview: The Lounge

Content warning: descriptions of invasive/gross medical procedures It's our pilot episode of The Lounge! We wanted to give everyone a look at what the show will look like once we reach the stretch goal over on patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast On this episode, Lizzie describes getting a steroid injection, Daniel tells the tale of how he almost cut a thumb off, and Lauren is just generally horrified by all of it. 

08-23
52:28

STT Interviews: Christine Elise

On this month's edition of STT Interviews, we're chatting with Harper Tracy herself, Christine Elise! Join us as we discuss her journey to the show, why she left, how she feels about her character, and more!  Want these interviews two weeks early? Subscribe to our Patreon through the link below to get early access to a new interview every month!  https://www.patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast    

09-13
37:19

Patreon Preview - Season 2 Recap

We've made it! 2 seasons down, 13 to go.  Join us this week for your free look at the first half of our season 2 recap. In this version, you can hear us recap the broad stories of the season, mourn the characters who got Bob'd, and hear our initial thoughts and feelings about the season as a whole.    Want to hear the whole episode? Subscribe to our Patreon at the $5 tier or above to gain immediate access to this episode and more! Simply follow the link below! https://www.patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

09-17
42:33

STT Interviews: Gloria Reuben

This month we are talking with Ms. Jeanie Boulet herself, Gloria Reuben! Hear all about her thoughts on Jeanie’s legacy as a character, working with Eriq LaSalle, and going on tour with Tina Turner!

10-11
30:31

STT Interviews: Lyn Alicia Henderson

On this month's edition of STT Interviews, we are chatting with Lyn Alicia Henderson, better known to ER fans as EMT Pamela Olbes. Lyn worked on the show for 14 seasons making the 12th most appearances all time!

11-08
34:25

STT Interviews: Chloe Greenfield

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with Chloe Greenfield. Chloe played Sarah Riley for 24 episodes across three seasons. We talk about how a spontaneous decision to attend an audition led to her start in acting as well as what it was like going through those tumultuous teenage years in front of a primetime audience.   Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

12-13
34:07

The Bes-tt of STT: Season 1

Happy Holidays from all of us at STT! We thought this would be a fun way to close out the longest year of our lives and end on a laugh. Grab some snacks, this sucker tips the scales at almost 3 hours long! But it was so much fun to relive these moments and marvel at just how far we've come (seriously, thank you for sticking with us through those early audio quality growing pains).

12-27
02:55:00

STT Interviews: Conni Marie Brazelton

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with Conni Marie Brazelton, better known to ER fans as Nurse Connie Oligario. She brings us her unique perspective on what it was like to be on the show from the very beginning and when she knew they had a hit on their hands.   Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

01-10
43:42

STT Interviews: Emily Wagner

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with Emily Wagner, better known to ER fans as EMT Doris Pickman. As one of the longest tenured cast members on the show, she brings us a unique perspective on the all the different casts and how the show evolved over time.   Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

02-14
26:08

Patreon Preview - Season 3 Recap

We’re ⅕ of the way through the series! Listen as we give our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of season 3, offer some general thoughts on the season as a whole, and run down the exceptionally long list of awards this season was nominated for.    Want to hear the whole 2+ hour episode? Subscribe to our Patreon at the $5 or above level to hear that and get more exclusive content each month, plus a free sticker!    https://www.patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

02-25
46:09

STT Interviews: Angel Laketa Moore

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews we’re talking with Angel Laketa Moore, better known to ER fans as Nurse Dawn Archer. Angel chats with us about her start in acting, what it was like breaking into show business on such an iconic show, and what it was like to be one of the first fictional characters portraying the fallout of Hurricane Katrina.   Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

03-14
30:51

S2E17 - "All In"

This week: Wilson gets some lessons in gambling, Cuddy gets a bit of tunnel vision at the poker table, House is haunted by a past mistake, and the whole team must come together to save a little boy with a rapidly progressing deadly illness.       P.S. - Happy April Fool's Day!

04-01
51:54

STT Interviews: Marc Jablon

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with Marc Jablon! Marc played medical student Larry Weston for parts of two seasons. Marc had all sorts of fun anecdotes for us including what it was like filming Abby and Luka’s wedding in a surprising location and the fear that comes along with getting thrust into an established group of actors. Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

04-11
53:10

STT Interviews: Martin Davich

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with series composer, Martin Davich. Martin composed the score for an astonishing 330 out of 331 episodes of the series. Hear all about the creative process that went into creating some of those iconic pieces and how the tone of the show evolved over time. Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast

05-09
43:46

STT Interviews: Ellen Crawford & Mike Genovese

On this month’s edition of STT Interviews, we’re talking with the ER power couple, Ellen Crawford and Mike Genovese! Ellen played nurse Lydia Wright for parts of 10 seasons and Mike played officer Al Grabarsky. Ellen and Mike shared with us some of their earliest memories of their time on the show as well as what it was like having an on screen wedding.   Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast.

06-13
01:41:42

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