Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

Inspired by their years of touring and the unique exuberance and crushing defeat of being a musician at SXSW, Fred and Carrie discuss how Blunderbuss came to life. Carrie discusses her passion for collecting posters, and Fred remembers the video that inspired interpretive canoe. It's one of the most guest-packed episodes in Portlandia history, featuring Selma Blair, Jenny Conlee, Gus Van Sant, James Mercer of The Shins, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, and Corin Tucker of Carrie's own Sleater-Kinney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We found the mayor, and he's joining us in the studio. Kyle MacLachlan exemplifies everything great about the Pacific Northwest. A brilliant performer, with an eclectic set of hobbies, and gentle humor and charm that ensnared all of us at Podlandia. Kyle discusses how he came to Portlandia, which famous actor-turned-singer inspired his Portland theme song, and whether David Lynch was a fan of the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you hear the mayor is missing? It's another packed episode for Fred, and it's one of Carrie's favorite episodes of season one. This episode is packed with superstar guests. Aubrey Plaza found herself in two separate sketches. Kumail Nanjiani makes his series debut and delivers a performance so hilarious he would eventually become one of the most revisited guest stars in the series' history. We've also got Edie McClurg of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter, and occasional actress Aimee Mann joins Fred and Carrie to recount an entire episode came to be named after her. The trio also discuss life on the road, their favorite songwriters, and the highs and lows of life as a musician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the best of sketch; it was a sketch we wouldn't revisit in 2026. This episode features two legendary guest appearances: Aimee Man and Sarah McLachlan, who appear in a wrap-around sketch inspired by a real-life story. Plus, what does it mean to sell out? How many times can you repurpose a prop in a single episode? And how bad was the food from the dinner scene really? Join Fred and Carrie as they revisit the best and worst of Aimee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.