Host Kara Swisher unpacks the Succession series finale, “With Open Eyes,” in a two-part supersized podcast. In part one, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsgård about why his tech billionaire character, Lukas Matsson, just can’t let Waystar Royco g

“Tailgate Party” with Matthew Macfadyen and political consultant Eric Schultz

May 8th, 2023 33m 43s

Matthew Macfadyen joins Host Kara Swisher to unpack Tom’s pre-election jitters and the state of his marriage in episode 7, “Tailgate Party.” Then, Kara chats with former Obama Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz, who advised the Succession writ

“With Open Eyes” Part 2 (with Director/Executive Producer Mark Mylod)

May 30th, 2023 39m 22s

In part two of the series finale podcast, it’s time to say goodbye to the Roy family, once and for all. Host Kara Swisher sits down with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. He breaks down everything about episode 10, “With Open Eyes” –

“Church and State” with James Cromwell, Jeremy Strong, and funeral planner William Villanova

May 22nd, 2023 36m 3s

This week, it’s a full house to discuss the penultimate episode of Succession, “Church and State.” First, host Kara Swisher unpacks Ewan’s surprise eulogy with actor James Cromwell. Then, she finds out how real-life funeral planner William Vill

“America Decides” with series creator Jesse Armstrong and political consultants Ben Ginsberg & Jon Klein

May 15th, 2023 48m 50s

Host Kara Swisher and Succession creator Jesse Armstrong unpack the electoral and familial chaos of episode 8, “America Decides.” Plus, Kara is joined by two political consultants who helped the Succession writers create this incredibly tense e

“Living+” with J. Smith-Cameron and Lorene Scafaria

May 1st, 2023 37m 34s

Host Kara Swisher sits down with J. Smith-Cameron to process episode six, “Living+” and the future of Gerri Kellman at Waystar Royco. Plus, director Lorene Scafaria discusses how Kendall walks the line between success and failure, as he tries t

“Kill List” with Kieran Culkin and Dick Costolo

Apr 24th, 2023 37m 24s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by Kieran Culkin to discuss what’s going on with Roman in episode five, “Kill List” – the Roys’ Scandinavian adventure. Then, the former CEO of Twitter, Dick Costolo, shares thoughts on Lukas Matsson and the veracity

“Honeymoon States” with Sarah Snook, Lucy Prebble, James B. Stewart & Rachel Abrams

Apr 17th, 2023 51m 20s

Sarah Snook sits down with Host Kara Swisher to unpack episode four, “Honeymoon States.” Kara also welcomes back executive producer/writer Lucy Prebble and speaks with James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams, authors of the new book Unscripted, whic

“Connor’s Wedding” with Jesse Armstrong, Mark Mylod, and Brian Cox

Apr 10th, 2023 47m 42s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by series creator Jesse Armstrong and episode director Mark Mylod. Then she has a spirited conversation with actor Brian Cox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser

Apr 3rd, 2023 41m 3s

Host Kara Swisher and Succession executive producer/writer Lucy Prebble dig into the family dynamics on display in season four, episode two, “Rehearsal.” Then Kara talks with divorce attorney to the stars, Laura Wasser, about Shiv and Tom’s mes

“The Munsters” with Jesse Armstrong, Frank Rich, and Ben Smith

Mar 27th, 2023 47m 32s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to unpack “The Munsters”, episode one of the final season. Then, Kara talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of the news site Semafor, about the Roy k

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Coming Soon: The Final Season

Mar 13th, 2023 1m 28s

Join Host Kara Swisher on HBO’s Official Succession podcast as she unpacks the show’s final season with the people behind the series and real-life experts who reveal just how accurate the world of Succession really is. The first podcast episode

The Finale (with Jesse Armstrong and Frank Rich)

1 Dec 13th, 2021 37m 12s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich to discuss the shooting of episode 9, reaching those surprising betrayals in the finale, and life in the writers’ room. Episode 9, “All The Bell

Onions and Football in Tuscany (with Hunter Harris and Mark Mylod)

Dec 6th, 2021 30m 56s

Host Kara Swisher talks with pop culture writer Hunter Harris and Succession Director Mark Mylod about episode 8, “Chiantishire.” Despite being in Tuscany for a lavish wedding, the Roys seize the moment to have some of the most devastating conv

“23-Foot Tall Pair of Spread Legs” (with Stephen Carter)

Nov 29th, 2021 25m 1s

Host Kara Swisher talks with Succession production designer Stephen Carter and party designer for the wealthy Ken Fulk for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 7, “Too Much Birthday.” With Kara, Stephen talks about how set ideas ca

“Donor Pregnancy” (with Anthony Scaramucci)

Nov 22nd, 2021 27m 41s

Host Kara Swisher talks with political pundit Anthony Scaramucci for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 6, “What It Takes.” Using his brief-but-legendary stint as Trump’s White House Director of Communications he offers unique in

“Cringe Ranking” (with Aminatou Sow)

Nov 15th, 2021 27m 5s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by writer and podcast host Aminatou Sow to discuss the world of privilege and role of race in Succession. They discuss the Roys’ private jets at stake in season 3, episode 5 “Retired Janitors of Idaho,” and Aminatou

“The Bigger the Party, the Bigger the Fraud” (with Mark Cuban)

Nov 8th, 2021 25m 26s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by entrepreneur and NBA governor Mark Cuban for a conversation corresponding to season 3, episode 4, “Lion in the Meadow.” They dissect the business acumen of Logan Roy and his efforts to keep control of his company

“Comic Cowardice or False Power” (with Lucy Prebble)

Nov 1st, 2021 39m 11s

In the third episode of the podcast (corresponding with Season 3, Episode 3, “The Disruption,”) Kara Swisher and Succession Executive Producer Lucy Prebble talk about how the writers of the show walk the line between tragedy and comedy. We hear

“Narcissist, Taker, or A**hole” (with Adam Grant)

Oct 25th, 2021 31m 16s

Host Kara Swisher is joined by organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss Season 3, Episode 2, “Mass in Time of War,” and dive into the complicated family business dynamics of the Roy children. Kara and Adam talk about what happens when

Rich Doesn't Equal Smart (with Jennifer Palmieri)

Oct 18th, 2021 35m 3s

In the first episode of the Succession podcast, host Kara Swisher unpacks the season three premiere episode, “Secession,” which features a deliciously awkward phone call between Gerri and the president’s press secretary. Kara is joined by forme

Coming Soon: HBO’s Succession Podcast

Oct 11th, 2021 1m 50s

HBO’s Emmy-winning show Succession is back for a third season. After each week’s episode airs, join host Kara Swisher and her guests as they unpack how the real world is reflected in the world of Succession on screen. She’ll dive into family dy

Matthew Macfadyen

Aug 31st, 2020 34m 14s

Host Roger Bennett is joined by Emmy nominee Matthew Macfadyen, who plays Tom Wambsgans, the brown-nosed king of beta-maleness and cuckold crown prince of doomed love. Matthews talks transforming his velvety British voice into Tom's American ac

Alan Ruck

Aug 24th, 2020 29m 24s

Host Roger Bennett is joined by Alan Ruck, who plays Connor Roy, the Presidential hopeful, sugar daddy and Napoleon artifact aficionado. Alan talks what one line unlocked Connor for him, his character's relationship with "the golden trio" of Ro

J. Smith-Cameron

Aug 17th, 2020 34m 33s

Host Roger Bennett is joined by J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri Kellman, Waystar Royco’s General Counsel, the smartest person in the room and a true boss in a sea of manboys. Smith-Cameron talks Gerri as a strong, empowering female role, her