We Know Severance

Severance Rewatch: Back to Work Welcome back to We Know Scripted TV where We Know Severance! Severance is an Apple TV+ psychological thriller about employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that separates their work memories from their personal lives. When one employee, Mark, begins to question the true purpose behind “severance,” he uncovers disturbing secrets about his employer and the nature of identity itself. Every week, hosts Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Amanda Rabinowitz (@DrAmandaR) will break down an episode of Season 1 of Severance leading up to the Season 2 premiere on January 17th! Today, hosts Josh, Melissa, and Amanda dive headfirst into the surreal, suspenseful world of Severance. As they kick off their recap coverage, they explore the show’s unique premise, dissect the mind-bending twists, and revisit the big questions that have left fans theorizing. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about Lumon Industries, join them as they unpack every twist and turn that makes Severance a must-watch. Send feedback to severancerhap@gmail.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's scripted coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Severance podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist. Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts get together to talk about Maniac on Netflix. From the podcast:  What to Read if You Miss Severance Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist. Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts get together to talk about The Laithe of Heaven. From the podcast:  What to Read if You Miss Severance Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist. Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts get together to watch All Zach Cherry, All The Time. From the podcast:  What to Read if You Miss Severance Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Post Show Recaps was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the creative work being covered here wouldn’t exist. Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts get together to watch "Schmigadoon" on Apple TV Plus with special guest, Todd the Librarian (@librariantodd). From the podcast:  What to Read if You Miss Severance Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts use the theme of "Reckless Disco" to explore a number of lightly related topics, including some recklessness behind the scenes on "Severance," the disco music genre, acrostic poems about disco, and a half-hearted attempt to make you all play a video game. Next month, the team gets back together to watch "Schmigadoon" on Apple TV Plus. From the podcast:  Doctor Amanda’s “Reckless Disco” playlist on Spotify Doctor Amanda’s “Reckless Disco” playlist on Apple Josh and Amanda’s chat with WGA member Justin Shanes Puck’s report on Severance production woes Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts invite Ariel (@ThatOtherAriel) onto the Severance Media Club to discuss the film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts invite "The You You Are" Bot creator and MDR game inventor Daniel Shiffman (@shiffman) onto the Severance Media Club to discuss "Devs," the FX TV series starring Nick Offerman as the pioneer of a revolutionary algorithm. The Media Data Refinement division talks about the show in its entirety, and explore its connections to "Severance." Plus, they answer listener feedback and look ahead toward the April edition of the Severance Media Club ("Eternal Sunshine," baby!) and announce the poll for the May podcast (get ready to dance). Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts invite Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) onto the Severance Media Club to give his fresh takes on watching Severance for the first time. Your questions for Mike begin around 36ish minutes into the podcast. Then, at around 1 hour and 12ish minutes into the podcast, the group announces which Severance-adjacent project they're diving into for the March media club, and then they ask for your help deciding what to watch in April. Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents the Severance Media Club! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28), and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) reunite once a month to revisit Severance (sometimes with special guests), and watch other projects related to the Apple TV+ series. You get to help them decide what to watch, too! Head here to vote! Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts launch the first official meeting of the Media Data Refinement division. They outline their vision for the Severance Media Club and go over the initial list of projects they hope to discuss in the upcoming episodes. Weigh in on what you want them to watch by voting at postshowrecaps.com/mdr and check back on February 18 to find out the winner. Next up on the podcast: Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) joins the Severance Media Club to give his fresh takes on watching Severance for the first time, plus the group will announce which Severance-adjacent project they're diving into for the March edition of the podcast. Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Send feedback and participate in the Severance Media Club at postshowrecaps.com/mdr Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Visit the Post Show Recaps store by heading to postshowrecaps.com/merch Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps celebrates the past year of television with the 2022 in Review podcast series. All through December, PSR hosts of various different podcasts get back together one more time look upon how the year was shaped by some of your favorite TV shows. In this podcast, Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Dr. Amanda (@dramandar) and Melissa Woodward (@melissaw28) talk through “Severance” and its place in 2022. Check out previous episodes of the podcast series by subscribing to postshowrecaps.com/2022inreview Fill out our audience survey at postshowrecaps.com/survey2022 Support the podcast at patreon.com/postshowrecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to go Full Beast with Post Show Recaps' coverage of "Succession," the HBO TV series about an all-powerful family and the chaos left in their wake. Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Jess Sterling (@TheJessSterling) and Grace Leeder (@HiFromGrace) recap each episode of "Succession" on HBO and HBO Max. This week, Josh and Jess are joined by Doctor Amanda (@dramandar) for a surprise return podcast. In this bonus episode, the hosts go over all the Emmy nominations for season 3 of "Succession," discuss some of the finer points from the finale that are still sticking out following Jess' recent rewatch, and even diverge into a nice conversation about another S-show: "Severance." Support Post Show Recaps on Patreon at patreon.com/postshowrecaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents coverage of “Severance,” the Apple TV+ thriller about the mythical and perilous work-life balance. Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) is joined by co-hosts Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28) and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) to break down each and every episode of one of 2022’s buzziest dramas yet. Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts take another round of feedback for "Severance" Season 1 Episode 9, "The We We Are," with special guest Brooklyn Zed (@HardRockHope). Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Subscribe to the Binge Show Recaps feed at postshowrecaps.com/binge Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents coverage of “Severance,” the Apple TV+ thriller about the mythical and perilous work-life balance. Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) is joined by co-hosts Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28) and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) to break down each and every episode of one of 2022’s buzziest dramas yet. Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts interview actor Michael Chernus about his turn as Ricken Lazlo Hale, the fictional author of "The You You Are." Michael speaks with Josh, Melissa and Amanda about the funny bees, the funny book, and the not-so-funny themes at the heart of "Severance." The second season finale feedback podcast is still coming. Stay tuned! Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Subscribe to the Binge Show Recaps feed at postshowrecaps.com/binge Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post Show Recaps presents coverage of “Severance,” the Apple TV+ thriller about the mythical and perilous work-life balance. Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) is joined by co-hosts Melissa Woodward (@MelissaW28) and Doctor Amanda (@DrAmandaR) to break down each and every episode of one of 2022’s buzziest dramas yet. Adam Scott stars in “Severance” as Mark, an employee working for a mysterious company called Lumon Industries. He’s enrolled in the Severance program, which separates employees’ work memories from their personal life, creating a theoretically healthier balance that turns out to be much deadlier in practice. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, “Severance” also stars John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken, and more. In this podcast, the hosts answer feedback for "Severance" Season 1 Episode 9, "The We We Are," with special guest Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) of the "Better Call Saul" podcast here on Post Show Recaps, among so many other shows on this network. Subscribe to the “Severance” podcast feed at postshowrecaps.com/severance Subscribe to the Binge Show Recaps feed at postshowrecaps.com/binge Support Post Show Recaps by visiting patreon.com/postshowrecaps Send feedback to josh@postshowrecaps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices