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Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul

Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul

Caliber Studio 127 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein, who played Dr. Sara Tancredi and Agent Paul Kellerman on Prison Break, re-watch and discuss the series episode by episode. They share behind-the-scenes stories, host guests from the show, answer fan questions, and run contests. The podcast explores how TV and culture have changed since the show premiered in 2005.

Episodes

S4E13: “Deal Or No Deal” | How This Episode Breaks All of Prison Break’s Rules | Guest Michael O’Neill: Creating Herb Stanton
S4E13: “Deal Or No Deal” | How This Episode Breaks All of Prison Break’s Rules | Guest Michael O’Neill: Creating Herb Stanton Aug 19, 2026 3788 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss how “Deal or No Deal” departs from typical Prison Break planning-scene structure by keeping multiple groups’ conversations unresolved, creating an unsettled pace, and they highlight the early shock of the General killing a cardholder as a smart
S4E12: The Stealing of Scylla, Don Self's Betrayal & More Prison Break Reversals + Guest Stacy Haiduk
S4E12: The Stealing of Scylla, Don Self's Betrayal & More Prison Break Reversals + Guest Stacy Haiduk Aug 12, 2026 3899 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Happy Birthday, Paul Adelstein!  Today’s your birthday!!!  Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul discuss Prison Break episode 412 “Selfless,” focusing on how its Company-versus-convicts story echoes 2008’s financial-crisis anger and an emerging “eat the rich” zeitgeist, framing the Company
S4E11: “Quiet Riot” | Was Michael’s Tumor an exit ramp for Wentworth? | Prison Break’s Honeypots
S4E11: “Quiet Riot” | Was Michael’s Tumor an exit ramp for Wentworth? | Prison Break’s Honeypots Aug 5, 2026 2725 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein compare this episodes’ stealthy Scylla-heist set pieces to Entrapment and Mission: Impossible, including trivia that the Mission: Impossible theme rhythm spells “M-I” in Morse code. They praise director Kevin Hooks’ dynamic camera movement and staging,
S4E10: “The Legend” | Bellick’s Farewell | Scylla’s Designer | PB Casting Secrets with Scott Genkinger
S4E10: “The Legend” | Bellick’s Farewell | Scylla’s Designer | PB Casting Secrets with Scott Genkinger Jul 29, 2026 4294 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss “Prison Break” episode 410, “The Legend,” focusing on the unexpected emotional weight of Brad Bellick’s death and how the show crafts redemption arcs that humanize former antagonists. They explore plot threads including the hunt for Scylla’s de
S4E9: “Greatness Achieved” | Bellick vs Wyatt | Mahone’s unraveling | Gretchen & The General
S4E9: “Greatness Achieved” | Bellick vs Wyatt | Mahone’s unraveling | Gretchen & The General Jul 22, 2026 3249 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah and Paul focus on the impact of Brad Bellick’s death and debate whether his last-minute sacrifice functions as redemption given his history as a corrupt, selfish sadist; they frame it against Wyatt’s fate as Mahone tortures him for vengeance, then abruptly kills him, and they question
S4E8: “The Price” | PTSD and Torture Tropes | Sara and Michael | Roland’s Death
S4E8: “The Price” | PTSD and Torture Tropes | Sara and Michael | Roland’s Death Jul 15, 2026 3119 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah and Paul discuss Sara’s PTSD depiction and the added flashbacks of Gretchen torturing Sara, noting how killing a woman in front of Sara motivates her confrontation with Gretchen. They critique the season’s heavy use of torture as a narrative tool that often goes unquestioned, contras
S4E7: “Five The Hard Way” | Michael’s tumor | The wrong honeypot | Las Vegas
S4E7: “Five The Hard Way” | Michael’s tumor | The wrong honeypot | Las Vegas Jul 8, 2026 3403 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break episode 407, “Five the Hard Way,” opening with an explanation of the craps term “hard way” before reflecting on the production’s Las Vegas shoot at the newly opened Planet Hollywood, including staying and filming on-site, the surr
S4E6: “Blow Out” | The Mahones v Wyatt | Gretchen Now Becomes “The Wild Card” | Michael’s Nosebleeds
S4E6: “Blow Out” | The Mahones v Wyatt | Gretchen Now Becomes “The Wild Card” | Michael’s Nosebleeds Jul 1, 2026 3221 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break S4E6 “Blow Out,” focusing on how the episode unexpectedly humanizes Gretchen through a reunion with her sister and the reveal that her “niece” is actually her daughter, creating new emotional stakes and questions about the child’s
S4E5: “Safe And Sound” | The Nobility of Mahone | The Scylla “Horcrux” heist | S4’s Best Scene
S4E5: “Safe And Sound” | The Nobility of Mahone | The Scylla “Horcrux” heist | S4’s Best Scene Jun 24, 2026 3292 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break S4E5 “Safe and Sound,” focusing on what they call the series’ best scene so far: Pam Mahone identifying Wyatt and pushing Mahone toward revenge, praising the grounded performances and how the writing redirects Mahone’s obsessive “
S4E4: “Eagle and Angels” | Bruce Bennett’s Murder | Sara’s Temptation | Sara & Bellick’s Missed Opportunity
S4E4: “Eagle and Angels” | Bruce Bennett’s Murder | Sara’s Temptation | Sara & Bellick’s Missed Opportunity Jun 17, 2026 2947 This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah and Paul analyze Sara’s storyline after learning Bruce Bennett was murdered, focusing on her relapse temptation, the specificity of the bar and bathroom scenes, and how performance choices are shaped by coverage, shot order, inner monologue, and avoiding “indicating.” Sara describes
S4E3: “Shut Down” | Guest Wilbur Fitzgerald (Bruce Bennett) | Mahone’s Darkness | Bruce Bennett’s Death
S4E3: “Shut Down” | Guest Wilbur Fitzgerald (Bruce Bennett) | Mahone’s Darkness | Bruce Bennett’s Death Jun 10, 2026 3341 This episode of PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is sponsored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (Internationally) Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss “Prison Break” Season 4 Episode 3 “Shut Down,” focusing on Milan Cheylov’s directing, including the claustrophobic chase location, car-chase camerawork, sound design on Wyatt’s torture scenes, and an overall ris
S4E2: “Breaking and Entering” | Guest James Hiroyuki Liao (Roland Glenn) | T-Bag & Cannibalism
S4E2: “Breaking and Entering” | Guest James Hiroyuki Liao (Roland Glenn) | T-Bag & Cannibalism Jun 3, 2026 2701 This episode of PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is sponsored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (Internationally) Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break episode S4E2 “Breaking and Entering,” sharing behind-the-scenes context about filming in LA (including San Pedro docks and a warehouse set built on the Fox lot), a more relaxed cast dynamic from bei

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