The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast

S1 E1 - Penny and Leonard Make It Official

Showrunner Steve Molaro joins for a deep dive into the highly anticipated Penny and Leonard romance that launched Season 3 of "Big Bang."

May 19, 2026 • 39m

S1 E2 - The Evolution of Hoard 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.

May 25, 2026 • 41m

S1 E3 - 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."

Jun 1, 2026 • 38m

S1 E4 - The Bernadette Effect

The hilarious Melissa Rauch joins Jessica Radloff to discuss how she landed the role of Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on "The Big Bang Theory."

Jun 8, 2026 • 33m

S1 E5 - Of All 279 Episodes, This One Is Kunal Nayyar's Favorite

Kunal Nayyar joins host Jessica Radloff to revisit his all-time favorite episode of "The Big Bang Theory": "The Adhesive Duck Deficiency."

Jun 15, 2026 • 39m

S1 E6 - How the First Female Writer Changed 'The Big Bang Theory'

When Maria Ferrari joined "The Big Bang Theory" in S3, she became the show's first female writer — and helped bring a fresh perspective to the series.

Jun 22, 2026 • 32m

S1 E7 - When Penny & Leonard (and Kaley & Johnny) Broke Up

Director Anthony Rich shares what was going on behind the scenes during the storyline of Penny and Leonard's breakup in Season 3.o discuss one of The Big Bang Theory's more emotional storylines: Leonard and Penny's Season 3 breakup, which coincided with Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki's real-life split. Anthony tells host Jessica Radloff about a difficult day on set when Kaley Cuoco became emotional, and shares what he told her in that moment. He also discusses one aspect of Leonard and Penny's breakup that both Kaley and Johnny pushed back on.

Jun 29, 2026 • 33m

S1 E8 - Mayim Bialik & the Women Who Changed 'The Big Bang Theory'

Mayim Bialik and "Big Bang" writer Maria Ferrari join Jessica Radloff to discuss how Amy Farrah Fowler and Bernadette changed the series forever.

Jul 6, 2026 • 45m

S1 E9 - The Origin of Apartment 4A

From the group's first meeting to the story behind the broken elevator — director Mark Cendrowski talks about the infamous flashback episode.

Jul 13, 2026 • 47m

S1 E10 - How Stuart Got His Own Spin-Off

Kevin Sussman joins host Jessica Radloff to share what went through his mind when he learned Stuart Bloom would be getting a "Big Bang" spin-off.

Jul 20, 2026 • 40m