Paradise: Official Podcast (2026 - 2026)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan welcomes Enuka back to the pod to talk about Teri's character. Then, she's joined by composer Sid Khosla to explore music's essential role in the show, and expert Douglas Rushkoff describes the real billionaire bunkers being built today.

Ryan and Nicole Brydon Bloom analyze Jane's many complexities, and Ryan's own special appearance. Then, Ryan talks to Sarah Shahi about Gabriela's fight, and dissects the story behind the episode with writer-producers Scott Weinger and Nadra Widatalla.

Ryan and Julianne discuss Sinatra's emotional role in the explosive finale. Later, Sterling and Dan answer the questions we've been asking all season, like, finally, who the heck is Alex?