Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
The Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast is the companion podcast for the new HBO Max sci-fi comedy, with Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day guiding fans through the show's expanding multiverse each week.
After every episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Wheaton and Day will break down Stuart’s latest attempt to put reality back together, discussing the biggest moments, Easter eggs, sci-fi references, multiverse theories and behind-the-scenes stories from the show.
The podcast will feature interviews with the show’s creators, cast and crew, including creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Zak Penn, and stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie.
Hosted by Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton is an actor, writer and host known to Big Bang Theory fans for playing a fictionalized version of himself and as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Felicia Day is an actress, writer and producer best known as the creator and star of the web comedy series The Guild and for her roles in Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Podcast Episodes
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#2: Spoiler: Zack's in This One (with Lauren Lapkus & Kyle Newacheck)
July 30, 2026
Guests: Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Kyle Newacheck (Director)
102. Spoiler: Zack's in This One·Episode GuideLauren Lapkus and director Kyle Newacheck join hosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to discuss the second episode, "Spoiler: Zack's in This One". Lapkus talks about the unexpected call from Chuck Lorre that brought her back as Denise, how the character changes across universes, and filming the episode's drone battle. She also discusses her own fandoms and collections. Later, Newacheck breaks down the making of the episode's AI shock-collar universe, the challenges of directing the show's sci-fi and action scenes, and bringing Penny and Zack back to The Big Bang Theory universe.
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#1: Spoiler: Gary Dies (with Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Zak Penn & John Ross Bowie)
July 23, 2026
Guests: Chuck Lorre (Creator), Bill Prady (Creator), Zak Penn (Creator), John Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke)
101. Spoiler: Gary Dies·Episode GuideCreators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn kick off the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast by telling hosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day how the new spin-off came together. Later, John Ross Bowie joins the conversation to discuss the premiere episode and explain how Barry Kripke ended up as a post-apocalyptic warlord.