Ryan and Shailene try to recover from a shocking twist in Annie's journey. Sterling and James unpack Xavier and Cal's unique bond, and the bunker's first birth. Then, writer-producers Stephen Markley and John Hoberg describe writing this intense episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Shook Up (Episode 1 Discussion)
2026-02-23 | 35 mins.
Ryan talks to “Paradise”'s two newest stars Shailene Woodley, who plays survivor Annie, and then Thomas Doherty, who plays the mysterious Link, about the surprising season premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Life on the Outside (Episode 2 Discussion)
2026-02-23 | 30 mins.
Ryan and Sterling chat before Enuka Okuma joins to discuss Xavier and Teri's meet-cute. Then, Sterling reunites with his “This Is Us” daughter and “Paradise” PA, Eris Baker, and Professor Jonathan Mijs unpacks the research that helped build Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome (Back) to Paradise (Episode 3 Discussion)
2026-02-23 | 35 mins.
We're finally back in Paradise! Ryan and Julianne Nicholson discuss Sinatra's new phase. Then, Jon Beavers unpacks Billy's many layers, and Charlie Evans and Aliyah Mastin talk about Jeremy and Presley's rebellions and relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recap: A Look Back into Paradise
2026-02-16 | 28 mins.
Host Ryan Michelle Bathé discusses “Paradise”'s origins with prolific creator Dan Fogelman and one of the show's biggest stars (and her real-life husband) Sterling K. Brown. James Marsden joins to discuss Season 1’s most memorable twists and turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Paradise” actor, super fan and family member Ryan Michelle Bathé talks to the cast and crew that brought the spellbinding second season to life, from the show's biggest stars - like her husband, Sterling K. Brown - to creator Dan Fogelman and beyond.