Severed: The Ultimate Severance Podcast
Severed: The Ultimate Severance Podcast is a scene-by-scene re-watch of every episode of the first season of the TV show "Severance." It examines theories, searches through freeze frames, tracks the ascendency of Lumon CEOs, and breaks down details like the Waffle Party. The podcast is thorough and well-researched, covering behind-the-scenes and production info, performer bios, and shooting locations. It is designed for fans who have watched the entire series but want more detail and information.
Episodes
S2E65-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT06
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT06Welcome back for the sixtth, and final chapter of this Ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." If you've come this far, there's not a lot I can say. The wipe is over. Everyone is packing up and we are moving into an all new timeline.We find out what Mary was up to after she left Joel's apartment. Her reveng
S2E64-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT05
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT05Welcome back for Part Five of this Ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." If you've come this far, there's not a lot I can say. It's time to delve into Joel's humiliations. This is the cringy stuff Charlie Kaufman really likes to write about. It might leave you feeling just a bit sick to your stomach...tha
S2E63-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT04
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT04Welcome back for Part Four of this ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." If you've come this far, there's not a lot I can say. We are deeply into Joel's brain. Stan and Mary are naked at Joel's place and Weasel-Patrick is laying on the frozen Charles with a deeply manic Clementine.Howard's coming! Joel's
S2E62-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT03
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT03Welcome back for Part Three of this ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Now we've got Clem and PATRICK headed for the frozen Charles. Stan and Mary are partying over Joel's unconscious body as the mind wipe continues. Meanwhile, in his shorted out brain, Joel is trying to figure out how to hold onto at
S2E61-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT02
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT02Welcome back for Part Two of this ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We're headed to the Charles River for a 'Honeymoon on Ice.' Joel and Clementine, against all odds, are once again an item. We're also going to get to the offices of Lacuna, Inc...the mind wipe guys! This ORIGINS entry is a trippy 2004
S2E60-Severed ORIGINS-Eternal Sunshine-PT01
THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT01Well, actually it's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman wanted it to be even longer than that. His original title was 18 words! But, we'll get into that and a whole lot more. This is the 'Severed: Origins' series breaking down those things Dan Erickson has mentioned as being inspiration during hi
S2E59-ReRun-REWATCH10-PT03-Cold Harbor
IT'S THE END OF THE SEASON, REFINER!! (Part 3 of 3)Welcome to Part Three of "Cold Harbor", the Season Two Finale of "Severance." This Finale is a HUGE episode with fully half an hour more content than a regular S2 episode. That means we're taking a full THREE episodes of the podcast to cover it. This is Part 3 of 3.This one is CRAZY! We're going to discover there's a hidden goat sacrifice chamber
Severed Special - PROGRAMMING NOTE
HEY THERE, REFINER!!What's coming up for the 'Severed' Podcast? Listen to find out. We've got some great things coming up like a full 'ORIGINS' breakdown of the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Part one airs this Thursday.You'll find all the details in this audio clip. Hit 'play' to check it out!!
S2E58-ReRun-REWATCH10-PT02-Cold Harbor
TAKING THIS SEASON HOME, REFINER!! (Part 2 of 3)Welcome to Part Two of "Cold Harbor", the Season Two Finale of "Severance." This Finale is a HUGE episode with fully half an hour more content than a regular S2 episode. That means we're taking a full THREE episodes of the podcast to cover it. This is Part 2.This time out, Mark finishes the file "Cold Harbor"!! What does that mean? It means Gemma get
S2E57-ReRun-REWATCH10-PT01-Cold Harbor
[This is a re-run of a previously released podcast. Enjoy this encore presentation!]IT'S TIME TO TAKE THIS SEASON HOME, REFINER!!Welcome to Part One of "Cold Harbor", the Season Two Finale of "Severance." It's a HUGE episode with fully half an hour more content than a regular S2 episode.This time out, we head to the Damona Birthing Cabin. Innie and Outie Mark have a great conversation together. Co
S2E56-ReRun-REWATCH09-PT02-The After Hours
TIME TO FINISH OFF "THE AFTER HOURS"!!So glad to have you back on the Severed Floor, Refiner! This week we are finishing up the file called "The After Hours." We've got a big day planned! Mark and Devon are going to meet up with Cobel...and then wait all day with her out in the woods. Both innie and outie-Dylan are going to get so mad about the whole "Outie Familiy Visitation Suite" they BOTH deci
S2E55-ReRun-REWATCH09-PT01-The After Hours
CAN YOU BELIEVE WE'RE ON #9 ALREADY?Welcome back, Refiner! It's time to return to the Severed Floor for more re-watch! This time, we're taking a deep-dive look at 'The After Hours.' Ever want to have breakfast with the Eagans?? Okay, so maybe the George's? We'll get to do BOTH this time around! We're also going to find out what Ms. Huang's mission has been at Lumon (it involves a carved Walnut Hea
S2E54-ReRun-REWATCH08-PT02-Sweet Vitriol
ANOTHER BIG HUFF TO FINISH IT OFF, REFINER!!Welcome back to Salt's Neck for another week of fun and games with Harmony Cobel and her Aunt Sissy. Sissy lives in the shadow of Kier and the old Lumon Ether plant. Neither has made an appearance in this place for forty years or more, but Sissy still holds out hope. Harmony is searching for something. She's just sure Sissy didn't sell it to the poor as
INTRODUCING "Hello Carol: The Ultimate 'Plur1bus' Podcast
GET READY! HERE COMES THE ULTIMATE 'Plur1bus' PODCAST!Did you love the AppleTV series "Plur1bus"? Were you thinking about doing a re-watch?? I've got some great news for you! Coming February 5th, be watching for "Hello Carol: The Ultimate 'Plur1bus' Podcast."I'm Allen Stare. I'll be the host and producer for the show. I'm the same guy who has done full re-watches on two seasons of "Severance" with
S2E53-ReRun-REWATCH08-PT01-Sweet Vitriol
WE'RE BACK TO THE RE-WATCH THIS WEEK, REFINER!!Interviews are fun, and we love talking to the folks who make 'Severance' so incredible, but, we should never forget, this podcast was built on insanely detailed rewatches!! This week we are getting back into the S2 complete 'Severed' Re-watch with PART ONE of "Sweet Vitriol."We have not heard or seen anything from Harmony Cobel since her very scary p
S2E52-ReRun-REWATCH07-PT03-Chikhai Bardo
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]WELCOME BACK TO THE BARDO, REFINER!It's one of the most unusual episodes of 'Severance' so far. And we're about to finish digging into every nook and cranny!! Welcome back to the 'Severed' Deep Dive into 'Chikhai Bardo.'This time we're going to get into some of those ROOMS. What the heck has Mark S. been working o
S2E51-ReRun-REWATCH07-PT02-Chikhai Bardo
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]WELCOME BACK, REFINER! It's time to re-open "Chikhai Bardo'!Mark is still unconscious. Other than him being a slug on the sad couch, there is a LOT happening in this episode! We're flashing back...and then forward...then back again. This time out we're going to witness the blooming love affair between Mark Scout a
S2E50-ReRun-REWATCH07-PT01-Chikhai Bardo
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]ARE YOU READY, REFINER? IT DOESN'T GET MUCH COOLER THAN THIS...The episode "Chikhai Bardo" blew a lot of people away when it premiered as the 7th episode of the second season. A brand new leader was in the Director's Chair but she was a familiar face to both cast and crew. This is Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagne
S2E49-ReRun-REWATCH06-PT02-Atilla
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]WELCOME BACK FOR PART TWO OF "ATILLA"!!Comb your hair and put on your best shirt, Refiner! We're headed to dinner! Would you rather have a cozy little gathering at a friend's house, or maybe a meet up at a well-known local Chinese place? Either way, this week we've got you covered on 'Severed'!Outie-Irv has accept
S2E48-ReRun-REWATCH06-PT01-Atilla
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]WELCOME BACK, REFINER!!This time we're getting into the first half of the sixth episode of Season 2 of 'Severance.' This one is called "Atilla."Not gonna lie to you, there's a lot of smooching in this one, Refiner. Innie-Dylan and Gretchen are are all over each other down in the Outie Family Visitation Suite. Mark
S2E47-ReRun-REWATCH05-PT02-Trojan's Horse
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]COME ON, REFINER! GET DOWN HERE, WE'VE GOT A BUSY DAY AHEAD OF US!!We've got a funeral to get to for one thing. Irv's funeral, where we are going to meet the "Irv-head" melon. Dylan will be delivering the Eulogy. Ms. Huang is scheduled to provide accompaniment on Theremin.After the funeral we need to rush off to S
S2E46-ReRun-REWATCH05-PT01-Trojan's Horse
[THIS IS A RE-RUN OF A PREVIOUSLY RELEASED PODCAST. ENJOY THIS ENCORE PRESENTATION!!]READY TO GET BACK TO WORK, REFINER?It seems like ages since we've been down on the Severed Floor just...refining. This episode is trying to get us back on the refinement track. There will be obstacles, of course, like the gang's on-going suspicion about Helly. She's really Helly! I'm just SURE of it. (Or am I??)T
S2E44-ReRun-REWATCH04-PT02-Woe's Hollow
WELCOME BACK, REFINER! WE'RE ABOUT TO REACH THE HOLLOW!!Last we left our snowbound innies, they'd just met up with a disgusting dead seal. Irv wanted to eat it, no one else was so inclined.Now, the innies are about to reach their objective: Woe's Hollow. Here they will enjoy copious 'luxury meats' (?) along with unlimited toasted marshmallows and 4-ply tissue in the 'loo in case anything doesn't a
S2E42-ReRun-REWATCH04-PT01-Woe's Hollow
[This is a Re-Ruin of a previously released episode. Enjoy this Encore Presentation!]WELCOME BACK, REFINER! YOU'RE JUST IN TIME FOR THE ORTBO!!Not sure about an 'ORTBO'? Oh, that's not a problem. We've got marshmallows for the fire and seal meat a'plenty! (Is seal a 'luxury meat'?) It's one of the most unique and oddly compelling episodes of the entire series. This week, Refiner, we're headed to "
S2E41-ReRun-REWATCH03-PT02-Who Is Alive?
[NOTE: This episode is a Re-Run of a previously released podcast.]GLAD TO SEE YOU'VE RETURNED TO THE SEVERED FLOOR, REFINER!After last week, I thought you might have stayed with the goat people.This episode is chock full of everything that makes 'Severance' great. This time, we're going to head to the Outie Family Visitation Suite for the first time! Dylan has earned 18 minutes! Plus, Mark is able
S2E40-ReRun-REWATCH03-PT01-Who Is Alive?
[NOTE: This episode is a Re-Run of a previously released podcast.]WELCOME BACK TO THE SEVERED FLOOR, REFINER!The gang's all back together in MDR. Well, of course, with the notable personage of Helena Eagan secretly trying to fill a 'Helly R.' shaped hole at the Diamond Desk. She's doing enough of a job to fool Mark...kinda. He might be suspicious.Mark is empowered by Lumon's new 'we're listening'
S2E39-ReRun-REWATCH02-PT02-GoodbyeMrsSelvig
[NOTE: This episode is a Re-Run of a previously released podcast from May 15th of 2025. This version contains an added intro, otherwise it is the same previously released content.]HEY, REFINER! NO MESSING AROUND...WE'VE GOT A FILE TO GET TO!!Time to keep it going with Part TWO of the 'all outie' episode!! What were the outies up to as Mark and the gang were trying to get back to work? Mostly getti
S2E38-ReRun-REWATCH02-PT01-GoodbyeMrsSelvig
[NOTE: This episode is a Re-Run of a previously released podcast from May 8th of 2025. This version contains an added intro, otherwise it is the same previously released content.]HEY, REFINER! GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!!So, are you curious as to what was going on with those outies during the last week? We saw Mark and what's left of the MDR crew re-assemble at the diamond desk during Episode One. It wa
S2E36-ReRun-REWATCH01-PT02-HelloMsCobel
[NOTE: This episode is a Re-Run of a previously released podcast from May 1st of 2025. This version contains an added 90 second intro, otherwise it is the same previously released content.]HEY, REFINER! NO MESSING AROUND...WE'VE GOT A FILE TO GET TO!!Time to keep it going with Part TWO of the 'all outie' episode!! What were the outies up to as Mark and the gang were trying to get back to work? Mos
S2E35-ReRun-REWATCH01-PT01-HelloMsCobel
[NOTE: This is a RE-RUN of a Podcast Episode Originally published on 4/24/25. It contains a revised 90 second intro.]WOW, REFINER! GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK!!It's time to head back down to the Severed Floor of Lumon Industries. The Rewatch is ON!! We're going to fully review every moment of Season Two of 'Severance.'This episode, "Hello, Ms. Cobel" was the premier for Season Two. There had been a nea
S2E32-SPECIAL-Interview-Penko “The Sculptor” Platikanov
ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW THIS WEEK, REFINER!!No 'Severance' production person is safe! Vinny P. is tracking them down and locking them into interview slots for the show. This week we talked to a legendary figure in the world of 'Severance' props and set dec. We've got "Penko the Sculptor"!!Penko's last name, Platikanov, is a bit of a mouthful. Rather than say it incorrectly, the folks around the 'S
S2E29-SPECIAL-Interview-Graphics-Tansy Michaud
A SPECIAL TREAT THIS WEEK, REFINER!!We're having so much fun talking to 'Severance' production people, we're taking another week off from the re-watch to get in a FANTASTIC interview. Kick back and enjoy a really fun discussion with Tansy Michaud from the 'Severance' graphics department. Tanys is the lead designer for 'Severance.' She's been doing this since before there were any Lumon hallways. S
S2E28-SPECIAL-Interview-Sound-BobandJacob
A SPECIAL TREAT THIS WEEK, REFINER!!We're taking another little break from the very intense Season Two rewatch to talk to a couple of guys who know a LOT about 'Severance' Sound. Kick back and enjoy an animated discussion with Jacob Ribicoff and Bob Chefalas from the 'Severance' Sound Crew. Both of these guys are currently nominated for Emmys for their work on Severance. They know what they're tal
S2E25-SPECIAL-PT02-Interview-PropMasterCatMiller
WELCOME BACK, REFINER...READY FOR MORE 'PROP-TALK'??It's time for Part 2 of our epic discussion with 'Severance' prop master Catherine "Cat" Miller. Cat was kind enough to sit down with us for a LONG time to talk about all things 'Severance' props! There were some GREAT details. We heard our first hour last time. This time out we've got another full hour! Be listening for:"This pen is too...clicky
S2E24-SPECIAL-PT01-Interview-PropMasterCatMiller
WE'VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THIS EPISODE, REFINER!!Thanks to the hard work of Volunteer Researcher Vinny P (who is bucking for a promotion to Volunteer Producer) we were able to talk to 'Severance' Property Master Catherine "Cat" Miller. Catherine and her crew are responsible for everything a performer picks up, sits on, walks around...if it's 'stuff', it's a prop! She has some fascinating sto
S2E10 - EpiCap10 - Cold Harbor (Finale)
IT'S FINALE TIME, REFINER!!Strap yourself in! Mark is meeting with Cobel, Devon and...Mark. You heard me. We've got a fantastic 75 minutes in store this week. Some revelations, a lot of action, a few heartbreaking moments and, of course, goats.The sacred mission of the Goats is revealed!! We also discover how the goats are used in service to Kier.Oh, and speaking of Kier, he and Seth Milchick do a
S2-SPECIAL- An Interview with Marc Geller (Kier Eagan)
IT'S AN END OF SEASON SURPRISE!!Hey, Refiner! I know you're bummed because the season is over...so am I. What will lift your funk? How about a quick discussion with Kier Eagan himself, Mr. Marc Geller!Marc was kind enough to give the "Severed" podcast a few minutes of his precious time. With Refiners completing their 25th file, he has been pretty busy lately. We'll hear about his recitation of the
S2E09 - EpiCap09 - The After Hours
HEY, REFINER! WE'RE BACK IN KIER!!It was a long drive, but the action is back in Kier this week. And talk about action! Stuff is happening EVERYWHERE!Mark still hasn't made it into work. Basement brain surgery will do that to you. Helena is having eggs for breakfast as creepy ol' Daddy Jame watches. Later, Daddy Jame makes a visit to the severed floor that has me creeped out.Helly is raising hell
S2E08 - EpiCap08 - Sweet Vitriol
READY FOR A ROADTRIP, REFINER?!Harmony Cobel is headed home, and we're going with her. She's taking a long run up the coast to the little harbor town of Salt's Neck. It's where Harmony grew up and Lumon used to own a huge Ether Mill.The Ether Mill is long gone. With it went most of the residents. The ones who remain are dirt poor and addicted to ether. Celestine "Sissy" Cobel lives out on the poin
S2E07 - EpiCap07 - Chikhai Bardo
GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK, REFINER!Wow, is there a treat for you this week! This might even be better than the melon bar. It's an all new episode directed by an all new director. Jessica Lee Gagne is the stellar Director of Photography for all of Season One and Season Two so far. This week, she's taking the big chair and calling the shots as Director.Spoiler alert: She does an AMAZING job!We've got fl
S2E06 - EpiCap06 - Atilla
WELCOME BACK, REFINER! Hey, hope you brought the wine! I'm kidding!Welcome to the Valentine's episode of 'Severance'...a week late. Mark and Helly, and that's real life Helly R., are getting busy in another department. She wanted her 'own' memory. Mark S. was more than happy to make that happen.Dylan and Gretchen are 'enjoying the hugging' in the Family Visitor Center. These visits with Dylan's in
S2E05 - EpiCap05 - Trojan's Horse
WE'RE HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON, REFINER!Back again? So glad to have you! This week everyone is dealing with the fallout from the ORTBO. No more innie-Irv, and no WAY Helena Eagan is going back down there. She has a few choice words for those innies. It's not Helena Mark S. wants anyway, he wants his Helly R. back! We haven't seen her since the end of Season One.Helly R. returns to the severed fl
S2E04 - EpiCap04 - Woe's Hollow
WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPICAP. THIS ONE IS HUGE!Back again? So glad to have you! This week, the MDR crew is headed outside...yes, outside. It's all a part of the 'New' Lumon (Lumon is listening!). The innies said they wanted to go outside...so here they are! Lumon has deposited them in an incredibly snowy and desolate area around a place called "Woe's Hollow." Woe's Hollow holds particular meaning for
S2E03 - EpiCap03 - Who Is Alive?
WELCOME BACK REFINER! (Why are you squinting?)It seems like every episode so far in Season Two has been jam packed. This time around, in "Who is Alive?", we've got departmental reunions, Family Visitations, re-canonical paintings and a whole LOT of Goats! Yes, dear refiner, we return to the goat room...but it's not just the goat room. What we thought was the goat room last year was actually just t
S2E02 - EpiCap02 - Goodbye Mrs. Selvig
SEASON 2 ROLLS ON WITH THE 'ALL OUTIE' SHOW!Welcome back, Refiner! The fun of Season Two continues with EpiCap number two from "Severed." So, were you curious as to what was going on with our outies during that last episode? Then you're gonna LOVE this episode! We discover the "Uprising" only took place a few days ago. Dylan and Irv were fired initially for being a part of it, but then re-hired af
S2E01 - EpiCap01 - Hello Ms. Cobel
TIME TO GET BACK TO WORK, REFINER!It's been far too long since there's been productive output from the Severed Floor. Now that Season Two is underway, the "Severed" Podcast will be doing weekly "EpiCaps" (EPIsode reCAPS...get it?). This is NOT the detailed, shot-by-shot breakdown normally done as a re-watch. The re-watch episodes will be released AFTER the entire season of "Severance."EpiCaps are
S1E47-SEVERED: S2 Programming Notes for the 'Severed' Podcast
HEY, REFINER! SORRY TO BOTHER YOU AT HOME...I have a little something we need to discuss. It just couldn't wait until the next time you were back on the Severed Floor. I'll only need you for less time than it takes a four-year-old to count to one thousand.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check
S1E46 - SEVERED-S2 Sneak Peek Promo Breakdown
WELCOME BACK, REFINER!Didn't really expect to see you again until after the holidays. AppleTV+ just couldn't help themselves. They decided to release the first 8 minutes of the first episode of the new season. They did this on December 23rd, so I was a bit occupied at the time. But I'm back to the editor and I've had a chance to break it down!SPOILERS: Milchick's the new manager of the Severed Flo
S1E45 - SEVERED-S2 Elevator Pitch Promo Breakdown
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER! There's a new promo! Okay, so maybe not as exciting as the "Official Trailer" but it's good to see more promotion in the pipeline. This is a one-minute attempt to lure in new viewers. Adam Scott, Britt Lower and Ben Stiller all address the camera directly, talking as themselves. It's an interesting way to convert ne
S1E44 - SEVERED-S2 Official Trailer Breakdown
WELCOME BACK, REFINER!! HUGE NEWS!On December 7th, 2024, Apple TV + released an incredible 2 and a half minute "Official" Trailer for the new season of 'Severance.' IT'S AWESOME! Can a man talk for an hour about a less than three minute trailer? Easily! Check it out, gang...this is the biggest taste yet of what things are going to be like for Season Two. Based on this, I'd say the new season will
S1E43 - SEVERED-S2 Vanity Fair Article Breakdown
HUGE NEWS, REFINERS!Ben Stiller and Dan Erickson have emerged from the edit bay and are ready to talk about Season Two of 'Severance.' They sat down with Athony Breznican of 'Vanity Fair' Magazine for a Q&A. Plus, they brought along a dozen new images from the set to share.This is a walk-through of the interview. If you want to read it for yourself, and check out the pictures, head over to van
S1E42 - SEVERED-S2 Teaser Breakdown
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)LIVING LIFE 90 SECONDS AT A TIME...Apple TV+ is back with another glimpse into the weird world of "Severance" Season 2. As we move closer and closer to getting the gang back into MDR, this promo is telling us they might not be the gang we want! Oh, and Mark might be unsevered!! Er...I'm sorry...re-integrated. Milchick's back, Dylan might
S1E41 - SEVERED Origins - "Dark City" PT3
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER! ARE YOU READY FOR MORE DARKNESS...?We're back, and it's time to finish our current "Origins" project. We're going to get into the final hour of 'Dark City.' This movie is deceiving. It's only 90 minutes but, wow...Director Alex Proyas jammed a LOT of stuff into 90 minutes! Literally thousands of cuts are telling a m
S1E40 - SEVERED Origins - "Dark City" PT2
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK TO THE DARKNESS, REFINER!This is Part Two of our epic "Dark City" breakdown. This 1998 Sci-fi opus was a huge influence on Dan Erickson as he was creating 'Severance.' Last time, we met the players. This time out, we're going to dig into the mystery that is Dark City. Why is there no daylight? Why can't anyone seem to give di
S1E39 - SEVERED Origins - "Dark City" PT1
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!Support the showAPPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" plea
S1E37 - SEVERED - "S2 Trailer & Premier Date"
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER! Big news! The powers that be from Lumon have made a huge announcement. Er, umm...maybe it's the Powers that be at Red Hour/AppleTV+. Whoever it is, they've graced us with a release date. Sure, it's next year and it means there is, technically, a three-year difference between the premier of S1 and the premier of S2.
S1E36 - SEVERED Origins - "Being John Malkovich" PT03
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)LET'S FINISH THIS THING! This is it, Refiner...our final visit to the head of John Malkovich. Join me!!This episode has it ALL! We go to the "Malkovich" restaurant, we race through Johnny M.'s rather disturbing subconscious AND we discover the Future Vessel!! Will Lotte and Maxine get together? Will Craig ever find love? Will John Malkovi
S1E35 - SEVERED Origins - "Being John Malkovich" PT02
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME TO MORE WEIRDNESS!! It's time for "Being John Malkovich"-PT2. If you remember last time, our good buddy and frustrated puppeteer Craig Schwartz started a new job. While in the file room at LesterCorp. he discovered a tiny door. All indications are he's about to go through it...and we're going with him!This is PART TWO of the "Seve
S1-OTC2-Partial Season 2 Trailer
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)SORRY TO BOTHER YOU AT HOME, REFINER…This was just too good to keep. I didn't think I could wait until the next time you were down on the Severed Floor. On June 10th, 2024, Apple held it's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference. As part of the welcome, they debuted a promotional video teasing upcoming series and movies available during t
S1E34 - SEVERED Origins - "Being John Malkovich" PT01
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER! TIME FOR MORE "SEVERED: ORIGINS"!This week, we're beginning a voyage into the mind....of John Malkovich. It's time to break down the notorious and infamous "Being John Malkovich" from 1999. Dan Erickson has mentioned this as one of his inspirations while creating "Severance." It's easy to see the questions about 'se
S1E33 - SEVERED Origins - "White Christmas" (Black Mirror) PT02
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER!! Ready for more "Black Mirror" weirdness?? It's time to jump right back into the twisted mind of Charlie Brooker and his "Black Mirror" episode called "White Christmas"? Is it a Christmas Special? Is it a dark and twisted look at the future of Social Media? Is it a Crime Drama with a twist? Turns out, it's all three
S1E32 - SEVERED Origins - "White Christmas" (Black Mirror) PT01
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)HAPPY HOLIDAYS, REFINERS!! WELCOME BACK TO 'SEVERED'!! Ever wonder what it would be like to spend Christmas in a tiny cabin in a blizzard with John Hamm? Find out in this latest episode of "Severed: Origins." We're breaking down the incredible 'Christmas' Episode of the Black Mirror Anthology Series called "White Christmas." It's freaky a
S1E31 - SEVERED Origins - "The Lexington Letter"
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER!! IT'S TIME FOR MORE SEVERED!!Well, better late than never, right Refiner?? This week, "Severed: Origins" is finally taking some time to break down the weird little document Red Hour released a month after the premier of the show: "The Lexington Letter". It was presented as a whistleblower letter written by a Severed
S1E30 - SEVERED Origins - "Joe versus The Volcano" PT02
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK, REFINER!! READY TO JUMP INTO A VOLCANO?So glad to have you along for the exciting conclusion of "Joe versus The Volcano." Last time we were just about to board the "Tweedle-Dee" and head for the fictional island of Waponi-Woo.This time, we hit the water for some fishing...and falling in love...and falling overboard. It's a v
S1E29 - SEVERED Origins - "Joe versus The Volcano" PT01
Drop a note to Allen S. right here. (Can't respond...sorry.)WELCOME BACK TO THE SEVERED FLOOR, REFINERS!Our look at those things that inspired Dan Erickson as he was creating 'Severance' continues!! This time out, we're breaking down the 1990 fairy-tale Rom-com "Joe vs. The Volcano." It stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in their FIRST movie together! It was also written and directed by Oscar and Pulitz
S1-OTC-Special Production Update...
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU AT HOME, REFINERS!!I wouldn't have initiated the OTC if this were not something important. Make sure to check out the latest information about the Second Season of 'Severance'.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" w
S1E28 - SEVERED Origins - "The Truman Show" PT03
IT'S TIME TO END THIS THING, REFINERS!!Our three part "Truman Show" Origins Odyssey is about to come to an end. Truman's freakout is in full bloom. He crossed the bridge!! (This may or may not mean he has fixed his inner soul). There's a nuclear plant meltdown, a forest fire and a fugitive escapee in the woods...and that's all in the first 20 minutes of this final Opus.Meryl must bid us a fond fa
S1E27 - SEVERED Origins - "The Truman Show" PT02
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS!!It's time for more "Severed: Origins" as we continue to break down the 1998 Jim Carrey classic, "The Truman Show."I'm making a long winter meal out of this one, gang. We start this segment by meeting Truman's mother. The lovely Holland Taylor is stellar as "Mom." We hang out with Truman as he's watching some of the offerings on Seahaven's TV channel. Truman hears some weird
S1E26 - SEVERED Origins - "The Truman Show" PT01
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS!! The 'Severed' ORIGINS Series continues with a look at a fun an interesting movie from 1998. This time out, we take on "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir and Starring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris and Laura Linney.In this installment, we learn about the long and twisting path this movie took when it came to getting both a director and a script. We'll actually hit 'play' and f
S1E25 - SEVERED Origins - "Play Time" (1967 Movie)
WELCOME BACK, REFINER!!This week, the "Severed: Origins" series is taking a look at a masterpiece created by a French Madman. His name is Jacques Tati and the film we'll be discussing is his 1967 opus "Play Time." "Play Time" is like no film you've ever seen. We'll get into just exactly why it's so different. Since it is so different, I can't even break it down the way I would normally review a mo
S1E24 - SEVERED Origins - "The Backrooms" & "The Stanley Parable"
WELCOME BACK FOR MORE "ORIGINS", REFINER!! We've got some fun planned for today. Maybe not as exciting as an Egg Bar...but still a good time. The "Severed: Origins" series is taking a look at a couple of oddball inspirations cited by Dan Erickson as he was creating 'Severance.' This week, we're looking at a video game...and something called an internet "creepypasta." Don't worry if you're not fami
S1E23 - SEVERED Origins - "Office Space" PT02
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS! ARE YOUR TPS REPORTS COVERED??It's time for the second installment of our breakdown of "Office Space." The hilariously dry 1999 comedy was an influence on Dan Erickson as he was creating "Severance." That's why we're breaking it down as part of the "Severed: Origins" series.This time, Refiners, we'll be finishing up "Office Space." We've got a lot of ground to cover!! We me
S1BONUS - The ABCs of "Severance"
HEY THERE, REFINERS...READY FOR A LITTLE FUN??If you happen to hang out in the SeveranceAppleTVPlus sub on Reddit, you may have seen an "ABC" list being posted for the past few weeks. A dedicated Redditor named "Milchicksgirl" really put a lot of great work into compiling this list...and a lot of folks really got into it!! After reviewing the finished list, I noticed nearly all of the items listed
S1E22 - SEVERED Origins - "Office Space" PT01
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS!! IT'S TIME FOR MORE "ORIGINS" FUN!!This week, we're starting the breakdown of a 1999 comedy that was a huge influence on Dan Erickson and his creation of "Severance". It's the hilarious "Office Space" from Mike Judge. We'll get deep into the inner workings of Initech, what it can mean if you improperly cover a TPS report and just how bad a boss COULD be. It may not be the S
S1E21 - SEVERED Origins - "The Matrix" PT03
WELCOME BACK, INTREPID REFINER!! READY TO FINISH THIS THING??You've found yourself at the third and final installment of the Severed: Origins look at the 1999 blockbuster "The Matrix." It was one of those things that inspired Dan Erickson in the creation of "Severance."When we last left Morpheus and the crew, they were just preparing to jump into the Matrix and introduce Neo to the Oracle. This ti
S1E20 - SEVERED Origins - "The Matrix" PT02
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS!! ARE YOU READY FOR MORE "ORIGINS"?Last time we gathered, we were just getting into the 1999 sci-fi classic "The Matrix." It's about time to meet Morpheus. It's also about time to find out just what the heck "The Matrix" is and why Neo is such a threat to the continued peaceful existence of the A.I. that has all humanity enslaved in a giant VR machine.But I might be getting
S1E19 - SEVERED Origins - "The Matrix" PT01
WELCOME BACK, REFINERS! TIME FOR MORE "ORIGINS"...It's been a long, hot summer on the picket line for both WGA and SAG-AFTRA members. Nothing is moving so far in the way of negotiations or agreements. Instead of sitting around bored down here on the Severed Floor, I've started to take a look at those things that influenced Dan Erickson as he was creating "Severance." I'm calling it the "Severed: O
S1E18 - SEVERED Origins - "Sizzler Corporate Video" PLUS!
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN TODAY, REFINER!!Since things are kinda quiet down here on the Severed Floor, I've decided to lighten things up a bit. This week, we're going to do a full breakdown on the file marked "Sizzler" Corporate Video. It's loaded with Big Hair, Big Plates of Food and some Big Platitudes about corporate Steak House chain 'Sizzler.' Dan Erickson has talked about it in interviews as being
S1E17 - SEVERED Origins - "Brazil" PT03
WELCOME BACK FOR MORE, REFINER!! (My, you are a glutton for punishment, aren't you??)This is it! We've finally reached the third, and final, part of our "Severed: Origins" deep dive into the 1985 movie "Brazil." If this is the first installment you've found for "Brazil", STOP HERE!! You need to go back and find parts One and Two before you wade into this.Enjoy, refiners! Tons of interesting new go
S1E16 - SEVERED Origins - "Brazil" PT02
HEY THERE, REFINERS! Welcome back for more "Severed: Origins." This time out, we are continuing our re-watch of the 1985 Terry Gilliam dystopian sci-fi comedy "Brazil."We've got a LOT to cover....and we won't even finish it this week. The coffee is on, refiners...time to boot up your workstations and open the file called "Brazil."Having trouble finding "Brazil"? It's been pulled from streaming ser
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