Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit their cult-classic TV series Portlandia, documenting the hipster culture that defined Portland, Oregon. They recount the struggles, joys, and surprises of each episode with special visits from the Mayor and other beloved Portlandians.
Episodes
202: One Moore Episode
Fred and Carrie agree this is one of their favorite episodes and a great place to start if you’ve never watched Portlandia. They revisit the Allergy Pride Parade, introduce Doug and Claire and discuss the art (and agony) of binge watching Battlestar Galactica. They also reminisce about the Artisan Knot Shop, Jeff Goldblum’s genius, gentrification, the S&M bonfire, and how some trul
201: Mixologist
It's the beginning of season two and the source of the podcast's title! Fred and Carrie discuss "A-O, River!", Danger Aaron, restaurant frustrations, and more. A-O Rewatch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan Krisel Part 2
Director Jonathan Krisel returns for a second conversation with Fred and Carrie. This time, they discuss the period between the end of the first season and the start of the second. Who returned to the show? What upgrades did they receive? And what did they learn from their first season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
106: Baseball
Batty Batterson started as an improvised line that became a fully animated character. Carrie finds her groove with the mayor, and Fred fondly recalls the Ace Hotel's early days. The season one finale features some major guests, including Ron Funches, Nick Kroll, and Heather Graham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
105: Blunderbuss
Inspired by their years of touring and the unique exuberance and crushing defeat of being a musician at SXSW, Fred and Carrie discuss how Blunderbuss came to life. Carrie discusses her passion for collecting posters, and Fred remembers the video that inspired interpretive canoe. It's one of the most guest-packed episodes in Portlandia history, featuring Selma Blair, Jenny Conlee, Gus Van Sant, Jam
Kyle MacLachlan (The Mayor)
We found the mayor, and he's joining us in the studio. Kyle MacLachlan exemplifies everything great about the Pacific Northwest. A brilliant performer, with an eclectic set of hobbies, and gentle humor and charm that ensnared all of us at Podlandia. Kyle discusses how he came to Portlandia, which famous actor-turned-singer inspired his Portland theme song, and whether David Lynch was a fan of the
104: Mayor is Missing
Did you hear the mayor is missing? It's another packed episode for Fred, and it's one of Carrie's favorite episodes of season one. This episode is packed with superstar guests. Aubrey Plaza found herself in two separate sketches. Kumail Nanjiani makes his series debut and delivers a performance so hilarious he would eventually become one of the most revisited guest stars in the series' history. We
Aimee Mann
Singer, songwriter, and occasional actress Aimee Mann joins Fred and Carrie to recount an entire episode came to be named after her. The trio also discuss life on the road, their favorite songwriters, and the highs and lows of life as a musician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
103: Aimee
It was the best of sketch; it was a sketch we wouldn't revisit in 2026. This episode features two legendary guest appearances: Aimee Man and Sarah McLachlan, who appear in a wrap-around sketch inspired by a real-life story. Plus, what does it mean to sell out? How many times can you repurpose a prop in a single episode? And how bad was the food from the dinner scene really? Join Fred and Carrie as
102: A Song for Portland
Meet the mayor! Kyle MacLachlan makes his series debut in the episode originally intended to be the pilot. This episode features two cult-classic sketches: Put a Bird on It, which helped millennials decide how to decorate their first apartments, and Cacao, which gave rise to a vocal stim that many still use today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan Krisel Part 1
Fred and Carrie are joined by their longtime friend and collaborator, Jonathan Krisel. The name may be unfamiliar, but the work speaks for itself. Krisel's credits include writing and directing SNL shorts with The Lonely Island, directing episodes of Tim and Erik, The Kroll Show, and Baskets. If Carrie and Fred are the Paul and John of Portlandia - the face and heart of the group- you can think of
101: Farm
The pilot of Portlandia wasn't always called Farm. Originally, it was an entirely different episode. A hilarious examination of the farm-to-table movement, the Dream of the 90s musical number, and the introduction of the feminist bookstore, Women and Women First, perfectly set the tone for the series to come. All of that and we haven't even mentioned Steve Buscemi yet! Join Fred Armisen and Carrie
The Dream is Alive
The dream of podcasting is alive in 2026. It's been 15 years since the cult classic comedy series Portlandia introduced the world to the 90's time capsule filled with wacky characters that outlined the unique neighborhoods that make up the city. Now Carrie and Fred are back, reliving all the weirdness. To begin, they're starting with all the events that led up to the launch of Portlandia, includin
Introducing: Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein
In the magical world of Portlandia, the dream of the '90s still lives. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit their cult-classic TV series, which documented the hipster fad of birds as decor, unique bicycles, and intense mustache care that defined the capital of Oregon for an entire generation. During special visits from the Mayor and other beloved Portlandians, Carrie and Fred recount the str
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