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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#8: We're as Confused as You Are (with Joshua Malina and Walter Eckert)
September 10, 2026
Guests: Joshua Malina (Captain Siebert), Walter Eckert (Art Director)
108. Spoiler: We're as Confused as You Are·Episode GuideJoshua Malina joins hosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to discuss his return as Captain Siebert, after his recurring role on The Big Bang Theory as President Siebert. Malina explains how an online post and a “shameless” message to Bill Prady helped land him the guest spot, and reflects on the different creative experiences of his early and later TBBT appearances and the freedom he found on Stuart. Outside of the Big Bang Theory universe, he also shares the remarkable story of how he once saved Aaron Sorkin’s life. Later, art director Walter Eckert discusses how the crew creates a new universe each week, from reimagining Stuart’s familiar comic book store to building wildly different environments for every episode.
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#7: Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment (with Riki Lindhome and Tom Mahoney)
September 3, 2026
Guests: Riki Lindhome (Ramona Nowitzki), Tom Mahoney (VFX Supervisor)
107. Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment·Episode GuideRiki Lindhome joins hosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to discuss “Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment.” Lindhome explains how a single text to Bill Prady brought her back into the Big Bang Theory orbit, why she sees Ramona Nowitzki as basically the same person in each universe, only with different levels of rage and success, and how she became the cast’s unofficial vocal coach for “Come On Eileen.” Later, VFX supervisor Tom Mahoney discusses the making of the episode’s telepathy universe, the complicated multiverse chase, and how the centaurs seen in the following episode were personalized using the cast’s real-life pets.
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#6: Spoiler: Corn is Delicious (with Director Jonathan Frakes)
August 27, 2026
Guests: Jonathan Frakes (Director)
106. Spoiler: Corn is Delicious·Episode GuideDirector Jonathan Frakes joins hosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to discuss “Spoiler: Corn Is Delicious”. Frakes reveals how the episode’s cow universe found its grossly comic tone, why the endless-void sequence had to be rebuilt and reshot, and how Kevin Sussman’s scenes with Stuart Prime were brought to life. He also reflects on directing Kunal Nayyar as a doomsday prophet, while Felicia and Wil share their theories about Stuart Prime.
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#5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (with Brian Posehn, Valdar Wilt & Valerie Klarich)
August 20, 2026
Guests: Brian Posehn (Bert), Valdar Wilt (Production Designer), Valerie Klarich (Costume Designer)
105. Spoiler: Bert Gets Married·Episode GuideBrian Posehn joins hosts Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast to discuss “Spoiler: Bert Gets Married”. Posehn recalls the call from Chuck Lorre to come back as Bert, how his own nerd interests inform the character, and how Bert finds love in paradise in this episode. Later, production designer Valdar Wilt and costume designer Valerie Klarich discuss creating the episode’s tropical village on a Burbank set, including the 50-plus costumes built from scratch and the large crew needed to bring it to life. The guests also reflect on working with director Jonathan Frakes.
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#4: Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet (with Mayim Bialik & Tommy Walker)
August 13, 2026
Guests: Mayim Bialik (Amy Farrah Fowler), Tommy Walker (Gary), Eugene Adamov (Set Designer), Francoise Cherry-Cohen (Set Designer)
104. Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet·Episode GuideHosts Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day discuss "Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet" with guests Mayim Bialik and Tommy Walker on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast. Bialik talks about returning to the Big Bang Theory universe as a different version of Amy, while Walker discusses Gary's various multiverse personas. Later, set designers Eugene Adamov and Francoise Cherry-Cohen join the hosts to discuss building the episode's distinctive worlds, from its unsettling psychiatric hospital to its surreal suburban neighborhood.
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#3: Spoiler: Bert Is Magic (with Wil Wheaton & Sarah Snyder)
August 6, 2026
Guests: Wil Wheaton (Wil Wheaton), Sarah Snyder (Prop Master)
103. Spoiler: Bert is Magic·Episode GuideWil Wheaton pulls double duty on the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Official Podcast as he tells co-host Felicia Day about his guest appearance in "Spoiler: Bert Is Magic." Wheaton looks back on how the episode reimagined his Big Bang Theory character as a fireball-throwing enforcer, from the magical attack inspired by his own octopus tattoo to the Vulcan salute he improvised for his battle with Bert. Later, prop master Sarah Snyder joins Wheaton and Day to discuss the episode's handmade comic books and magical props, as well as the 30-pound Vari-State Quantum Interference Device and other props from the show so far, including recreated Big Bang Theory items fans should look out for.
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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.