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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
Penny and Leonard Make It Official
May 18, 2026
40m 43s
The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast Is Back
May 12, 2026
2m 15s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/8/26 |  The Bernadette Effect | The hilarious Melissa Rauch joins host Jessica Radloff to discuss how she landed the role of Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on “The Big Bang Theory.” Melissa shares her journey from the unemployment office to one of television’s most beloved sitcoms and reveals how she developed Bernadette’s iconic voice (spoiler alert: it’s not her real voice!). She also reflects on the “Big Bang” audience, which she describes as “electric” and unlike anything she had ever experienced. Plus, she explains why she considers co-star Simon Helberg to be “mind-blowingly talented.” 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 | 36m 26s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Sheldon vs. Wil Wheaton | Sheldon Cooper’s ultimate nemesis, Wil Wheaton, joins host Jessica Radloff to look back on his unforgettable run on “The Big Bang Theory” — including why he calls his time on set “the best days of my life.” Wil shares why he almost passed on the role that would make him a fan-favorite villain, how growing up a self-proclaimed nerd made him the perfect fit for the show, and the real-life connection he felt with Sheldon and the gang. Plus, he reveals hidden Easter eggs and behind-the-scenes details from his iconic Season 3 episodes that even longtime fans might have missed. 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 | 40m 26s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | The Evolution of Howard Wolowitz | The one and only Simon Helberg joins host Jessica Radloff for a nostalgic look back at his 12 seasons as fan favorite Howard Wolowitz. Simon reflects on his unforgettable on-screen — and real-life — bromance with Kunal Nayyar and shares how Howard began to evolve once his relationship with Bernadette took center stage in Season 3. Plus, he reveals his first impressions of Melissa Rauch and opens up about what it’s like watching his old “Big Bang” episodes now through the eyes of his own children. 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 02s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Penny and Leonard Make It Official | “The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast” is back! To kick off the new season, host Jessica Radloff sits down with executive producer and showrunner Steve Molaro for a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the Penny and Leonard romance that launched Season 3. Steve shares why the writers were determined not to drag out the couple finally getting together — and why they immediately tested the relationship by making their first night together anything but perfect. Plus, he opens up about how Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki’s real-life relationship influenced the chemistry fans saw onscreen. 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 | 40m 43s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast Is Back | “The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast” is back—bringing you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the cultural phenomenon, “The Big Bang Theory.” Host Jessica Radloff dives into seasons three and four, unpacking the unforgettable storylines that had everyone talking. Tune in each week as she’s joined by fan favorites like Mayim Bialik, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Kevin Sussman, and more. Plus, every episode is available in video, so you can watch the conversations unfold. Stream all episodes of The Big Bang Theory on HBO Max. New episodes of “The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast” drop weekly starting May 18th —watch on HBO Max or listen wherever you get your podcasts. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2m 15s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ‘The Monopolar Expedition’ with David Saltzberg✨ | sciencetelevision+3 | David Saltzberg | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | The Big Bang TheoryDavid Saltzberg+3 | — | 36m 35s | |
| 12/15/25 | ‘The Classified Materials Turbulence’ with Kevin Sussman✨ | datingbehind the scenes+3 | Kevin Sussman | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Stuart BloomPenny+3 | — | 38m 52s | |
| 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 | — | 38m 43s | |
| 12/1/25 | ‘The Hofstadter Isotope’ with Kevin Sussman✨ | Big Bang TheoryKevin Sussman+4 | Kevin Sussman | HBO MaxWBEI+1 | — | Big Bang TheoryKevin Sussman+5 | — | 36m 23s | |
| 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 | — | 38m 02s | |
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| 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 | ||||||
| 8/18/25 |  ‘The Euclid Alternative’ with Producer Lee Aronsohn | Here to break down this hilarious episode where Sheldon’s friends stage an intervention for him because they want him to learn to drive is executive producer and writer Lee Aronsohn. Lee shares his opinion on whether the character of Sheldon was on the spectrum, and he explains why this episode finally feels like the Sheldon we see for the remainder of the series. Plus, Lee reveals why the “Shenny” scenes were always the easiest to write. 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 | 37m 56s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 |  ‘The Griffin Equivalency’ with Kunal Nayyar | Kunal Nayyar, aka Raj Koothrappali, is back! Kunal shares that to prepare for the show’s live tapings each week, he took a nap — and he reveals the hilarious way that co-star Jim Parsons woke him up. Kunal also discusses his first experiences with fame in the early days of the show, and how each of his castmates reacted to the newfound stardom. Plus, the one Raj quote that Kunal’s fans most often repeat back to him. You won’t want to miss this hilarious interview. Be sure to 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 | 40m 03s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 32 markets.