The Succession Podcast
3 Seasons | Episodes | TV-MA
The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Roger Bennett (Season 2) and Kara Swisher (Seasons 3 and 4) unpack every episode with the show’s writers, producers, and directors.
Season-2 Episodes
Season-2 Episodes
Rich Doesn't Equal Smart
In the first episode of Season 3, host Kara Swisher unpacks a deliciously awkward phone call between Gerri and the president's press secretary. Kara is joined by former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri.
Narcissist, Taker, or A**hole
Host Kara Swisher is joined by organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss Episode 2 and dive into the complicated family business dynamics of the Roy children.
Comic Cowardice or False Power
Kara Swisher and executive producer Lucy Prebble talk about how the writers of the show walk the line between tragedy and comedy. We hear how Succession creator Jesse Armstrong pushes the writers to steer clear of anything that could veer into soap opera.
The Bigger the Party, the Bigger the Fraud
Kara Swisher and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discuss Episode 4. They dissect the business acumen of Logan Roy and his efforts to keep control of his company in the face of shareholder hostility.
Cringe Ranking
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 Episode 5, "Retired Janitors of Idaho."
Donor Pregnancy
Host Kara Swisher talks with political pundit Anthony Scaramucci about Episode 6, "What It Takes." Drawing on his brief-but-legendary stint as Trump's White House Director of Communications, he offers unique insight into the Roy family.
23-Foot Tall Pair of Spread Legs
Kara discusses Episode 7, "Too Much Birthday," with Succession production designer Stephen Carter and party designer for the wealthy Ken Fulk.
Onions and Football in Tuscany
Kara 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 conversations of the season.
The Finale
Kara 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 1 - The Munsters
Kara Swisher chats with Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and executive producer Frank Rich about "The Munsters," Episode 1 of the final season. Then, Kara talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of the news site Semafor, about the Roy kids' new media venture.
Episode 2 - Rehearsal
Host Kara Swisher and Succession executive producer/writer Lucy Prebble dig into the family dynamics on display in Episode 2, "Rehearsal." Then, Kara talks with divorce attorney to the stars, Laura Wasser, about Shiv and Tom's messy separation.
Episode 3 - Connor's Wedding
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.
Episode 4 - Honeymoon States
Sarah Snook sits down with Kara to unpack Episode 4, "Honeymoon States." Kara also welcomes back executive producer/writer Lucy Prebble and chats with James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams, authors of the book Unscripted, which covers the Redstone family.
Episode 5 - Kill List
Kara Swisher is joined by Kieran Culkin to discuss what's going on with Roman in Episode 5, "Kill List." Then, the former CEO of Twitter, Dick Costolo, shares thoughts on Lukas Matsson and the veracity of the deal at that Nordic retreat.
Episode 6 - Living+
Kara chats with J. Smith-Cameron about Episode 6, "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 to follow in his father's footsteps.
Episode 7 - Tailgate Party
Matthew Macfadyen joins Kara 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 writers.
Episode 8 - America Decides
Kara 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 writers create this incredibly tense episode: Ben Ginsberg and Jon Klein.
Episode 9 - Church and State
Kara unpacks Ewan's surprise eulogy with actor James Cromwell, and finds out how real-life funeral planner William Villanova helped the Succession team create a perfectly extravagant service for Logan. Finally, Kara checks in with Jeremy Strong.
Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 1
Kara unpacks the series finale, “With Open Eyes.” In Part 1, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsgård about why Lukas Matsson just can’t let Waystar Royco go. Then, Kara goes deep with Jeremy Strong to discuss the tragic end of Kendall.
Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 2
In Part 2 of the finale, Kara chats with director and executive producer Mark Mylod. He breaks down everything about the episode from the first table read to that tense boardroom showdown, the Tom/Shiv of it all, and the final fate of the Roy children.
