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- 🇦🇺AU · TV & Film#46100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · TV & Film#6330K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · TV & Film#7130K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · TV & Film#1065K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · TV & Film#1085K to 30K
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203K to 664K🎙 Weekly cadence·43 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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407K to 1.3M🇦🇺23%🇳🇱23%🇬🇧8%+26 more - Active Followers
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122K to 398K
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How the First Female Writer Changed ‘The Big Bang Theory’
Jun 22, 2026
35m 18s
Of All 279 Episodes, This One Is Kunal Nayyar’s Favorite
Jun 15, 2026
42m 14s
The Bernadette Effect
Jun 8, 2026
36m 26s
Sheldon vs. Wil Wheaton
Jun 1, 2026
40m 26s
The Evolution of Howard Wolowitz
May 25, 2026
42m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 |  How the First Female Writer Changed ‘The Big Bang Theory’ | When Maria Ferrari joined “The Big Bang Theory” in Season 3, she became the show’s first female writer — and helped bring a fresh perspective to the series. In this episode, Maria sits down with host Jessica Radloff to discuss how she helped shape Penny into a more relatable and nuanced character. She also shares what it was like stepping into a writers’ room dominated by men and the challenges and opportunities that came with being the first woman on the writing staff. Plus, Maria reflects on writing her very first “Big Bang” episode, which went on to become one of the series’ most beloved fan favorites. All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 35m 18s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Of All 279 Episodes, This One Is Kunal Nayyar’s Favorite | Kunal Nayyar, beloved by fans as Raj Koothrappali, joins host Jessica Radloff to revisit his all-time favorite episode of “The Big Bang Theory”: “The Adhesive Duck Deficiency.” Kunal shares behind-the-scenes stories and hidden Easter eggs from the fan-favorite episode, including why co-creator Chuck Lorre told him and co-star Johnny Galecki to put their shirts back on during one memorable scene. He also reflects on the extraordinary success of the series, why “The Big Bang Theory” was always bigger than any one cast member, and the personal sacrifices the cast made to ensure they never missed a taping. All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 14s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | The Bernadette Effect✨ | acting journeysitcoms+3 | Melissa Rauch | HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory | — | Bernadette Rostenkowski-WolowitzMelissa Rauch+5 | — | 36m 26s | |
| 6/1/26 | Sheldon vs. Wil Wheaton✨ | Big Bang TheoryWil Wheaton+4 | Wil Wheaton | HBO MaxWBEI | — | Big Bang TheoryWil Wheaton+5 | — | 40m 26s | |
| 5/25/26 | The Evolution of Howard Wolowitz✨ | nostalgiacharacter evolution+4 | Simon Helberg | HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory | — | Howard WolowitzSimon Helberg+7 | — | 42m 02s | |
| 5/18/26 | Penny and Leonard Make It Official✨ | Penny and Leonard romancebehind-the-scenes+3 | Steve Molaro | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Big Bang TheoryPenny+7 | — | 40m 43s | |
| 5/12/26 | The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast Is Back✨ | behind-the-scenesThe Big Bang Theory+4 | Mayim BialikKunal Nayyar+2 | HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory | — | Big Bang Theorypodcast+5 | — | 2m 15s | |
| 12/22/25 |  ‘The Monopolar Expedition’ with David Saltzberg✨ | sciencetelevision+3 | David Saltzberg | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | The Big Bang TheoryDavid Saltzberg+3 | — | 40m 05s | |
| 12/15/25 |  ‘The Classified Materials Turbulence’ with Kevin Sussman✨ | datingbehind the scenes+3 | Kevin Sussman | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Stuart BloomPenny+3 | — | 42m 22s | |
| 12/8/25 |  ‘The Vegas Renormalization’ with Jodi Lyn O’Keefe✨ | guest star experiencecasting+3 | Jodi Lyn O’Keefe | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Jodi Lyn O’KeefeBig Bang Theory+3 | — | 42m 13s | |
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| 12/1/25 |  ‘The Hofstadter Isotope’ with Kevin Sussman✨ | Big Bang TheoryKevin Sussman+4 | Kevin Sussman | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Big Bang TheoryKevin Sussman+5 | — | 39m 53s | |
| 11/24/25 |  ‘The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition’ with Director Mark Cendrowski✨ | Big Bang Theoryepisode discussion+3 | Mark CendrowskiValerie Azlynn | HBO MaxWBEI | — | Big Bang TheoryMark Cendrowski+5 | — | 41m 32s | |
| 11/17/25 | ‘The Work Song Nanocluster’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn✨ | Penny Blossomsbusiness+3 | Lee Aronsohn | Penny BlossomsHBO Max+2 | — | Penny BlossomsLee Aronsohn+3 | — | 35m 30s | |
| 11/10/25 | ‘The Terminator Decoupling’ with Production Designer John Shaffner✨ | set designtelevision production+3 | John Shaffner | HBO MaxWBEI+2 | — | train setset decorator+5 | — | 32m 14s | |
| 11/3/25 | ‘The Cushion Saturation’ with Set Decorator Ann Shea✨ | set decorationThe Big Bang Theory+3 | Ann Shea | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | couch episodeAnn Shea+5 | — | 29m 15s | |
| 10/27/25 | ‘The Maternal Capacitance’ with Christine Baranski, AKA Leonard’s Mother Beverly✨ | actingtelevision+3 | Christine Baranski | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Christine BaranskiLeonard's mother+4 | — | 37m 06s | |
| 10/20/25 | ‘The Financial Permeability’ with Audience Warm-Up Comedian Mark Sweet✨ | audience warm-upcomedy+4 | Mark Sweet | The Big Bang TheoryHBO Max+1 | — | Big Bang TheoryMark Sweet+5 | — | 44m 08s | |
| 10/13/25 |  ‘The Friendship Algorithm’ with Barry Kripke’s John Ross Bowie | Back to break down another episode is John Ross Bowie, who played Barry Kripke across 11 seasons of “The Big Bang Theory.” John discusses why he believes the show had such a strong female viewership and how the character of Penny became all of us. John also reveals who he was closest to out of the cast and which cast members he still talks to regularly. Plus, John shares why he asked director Mark Cendrowski for an extra take during one of his scenes in this episode. Catch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 39m 55s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  ‘The Killer Robot Instability’ with Barry Kripke’s John Ross Bowie | Helping to break down his very first episode on “The Big Bang Theory” is Barry Kripke’s John Ross Bowie. John reveals that he actually auditioned for the role of Leonard initially. He also shares how he landed the role of Barry and how his character came to have a speech impediment. He talks about how friendly the entire cast was, including Kayley Cuoco, who gave him a ride from the parking lot across the street to the studio. Plus, John discusses the brilliance of seeing Jim Parsons playing the role of Sheldon up close. You can watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 55s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 |  ‘The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis’ with Producer and Writer Steve Molaro | Showrunner Steve Molaro joins host Jessica Radloff to break down the episode that Steve claims has one of the series’ best storylines. He recalls the vibration of the stage on the night of the taping when Penny gives Sheldon the napkin signed and used by Leonard Nimoy. Plus, Steve shares how going against co-creator Chuck Lorre’s outline for this episode ended up cementing his place in “The Big Bang Theory” universe forever. You can watch this episode and all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 35m 54s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 |  ‘The Vartabedian Conundrum’ with Director Nikki Lorre | Director Nikki Lorre is back to talk about what host Jessica Radloff calls “one of her favorite ‘Big Bang’ episodes of all time.” In “The Vartabedian Conundrum,” Leonard tries to slow down his relationship with Stephanie before realizing that they are actually living together. Nikki recalls Sara Rue’s brilliance in the role of Stephanie and shares why her character wasn’t in any future episodes. Then, Nikki reveals how often her dad, co-creator Chuck Lorre, came to her to discuss the show’s storylines since she was the same age as the characters. Plus, Nikki shares whether she ever had a relationship in real life that made its way into the show’s storyline. You can watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 24s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  ‘The White Asparagus Triangulation’ with Director Anthony Rich | Director Anthony Rich is back to discuss this hilarious episode, which is rich in “Shenny” scenes. Host Jessica Radloff and Anthony talk about why scenes with Sheldon and Penny together onscreen are always among their favorites. Then, Anthony drops some serious behind-the-scenes secrets, including the hilarious way he learned that Kaley Cuoco was dating co-star Johnny Galecki. Plus, Anthony shares how ping-pong tournaments played a key role in cast bonding. You can watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 39m 38s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  ‘The Lizard-Spock Expansion’ with Dr. Stephanie Barnett’s Sara Rue | Sara Rue, aka Dr. Stephanie Barnett, joins host Jessica Radloff to break down “The Lizard-Spock Expansion.” After revealing that she once auditioned for the role of Penny, Sara shares why she was so excited to play a doctor on “The Big Bang Theory.” Sara also recalls watching Jim Parsons during the table read and realizing that he was even more talented than everyone said he was. Plus, how her three-episode stint on the show turned into a longtime friendship with Parsons. Catch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 51s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  ‘The Panty Pinata Polarization’ with Dave Goetsch | Writer and executive producer Dave Goetsch is back, and he’s helping break down “The Panty Piñata Polarization.” But first, Dave and host Jessica Radloff share why they are both surprisingly grateful that “Big Bang” ended after Season 12. Then, Dave discusses how “America’s Next Top Model” became a central character in this episode and how the writers split up storylines each week. Plus, why Dave loves the dynamic between Penny and Sheldon in this episode. You can watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 32s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 |  ‘The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem’ with Riki Lindhome, AKA Ramona | She played physics grad Ramona Nowitzki, who became Sheldon’s stalker/platonic girlfriend on the show, and now Riki Lindhome is helping break down this hilarious episode of “The Big Bang Theory.” Riki shares her initial reaction when she found out she had to give Jim Parsons a pedicure in this episode and how the two “locked in” during the scene. She also discusses what it was like playing Sheldon’s first love interest on the show and recalls her reaction when she received Bill Prady’s call during Season 10, asking her to come back as a guest star. Plus, the surprising way Riki left her mark on the show forever. Don’t forget, all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available for streaming on HBO Max. © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 20s | ||||||
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29 placements across 29 markets.
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29 placements across 29 markets.