The Succession Podcast

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  • 2020
  • 4 Seasons

The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series Succession. Journalist and host Kara Swisher unpacks every episode of this final season with the show's writers, producers, and directors. Plus, she taps real life experts outside the show.

The Succession Podcast is a series that ran for 4 seasons (28 episodes) between July 13, 2020 and on

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Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 2
11. Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 2
May 30, 2023
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.
Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 1
10. Episode 10 - With Open Eyes Part 1
May 28, 2023
Kara unpacks the series finale, "With Open Eyes." In Part 1, Kara talks with Alexander Skarsg
Episode 9 - Church and State
9. Episode 9 - Church and State
May 21, 2023
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 8 - America Decides
8. Episode 8 - America Decides
May 14, 2023
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 7 - Tailgate Party
7. Episode 7 - Tailgate Party
May 7, 2023
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 6 - Living+
6. Episode 6 - Living+
April 30, 2023
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 5 - Kill List
5. Episode 5 - Kill List
April 23, 2023
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 4 - Honeymoon States
4. Episode 4 - Honeymoon States
April 16, 2023
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 3 - Connor's Wedding
3. Episode 3 - Connor's Wedding
April 9, 2023
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 2 - Rehearsal
2. Episode 2 - Rehearsal
April 2, 2023
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 1 - The Munsters
1. Episode 1 - The Munsters
March 26, 2023
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.
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Where to Watch The Succession Podcast
The Succession Podcast is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Succession Podcast on demand at Max, Prime and Hulu.
  • Premiere Date
    July 13, 2020