Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul

Caliber Studio

Just have a little faith. We got a runner! Welcome to Prisneyland, Fish. And welcome to the Prison Break re-watch podcast you always knew you needed.

Sarah Wayne Callies (Dr. Sara Tancredi) & Paul Adelstein (Agent Paul Kellerman) re-watch and re-live the show episode by episode. The on-screen adversaries and real-life friends share never-before-heard stories about filming the series and welcome guests including the actors, directors and writers from Prison Break’s 5 seasons. They answer fan questions, run a few contests, and dig into the way TV - and our culture - has changed since the show premiered in 2005.

Whether you’re a fan from way back or new to the show: come join us. We’ll leave the door open for you.

Listen to every episode here and WATCH every episode on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PrisonBreakPodcast

Subscribe to our Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary with our WATCH PARTY episodes, released every week one day ahead of the podcast episode. ALSO - You'll get all of our FanFiction video episodes and access to our Discord Server where you can join our very active community and talk all things Prison Break and join exclusive chats with Sarah and Paul - https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884

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130 episodes
Updated July 29
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Feb 28, 2024 · 48 min
S1E6: "Riots, Drills, and the Devil Pt 1" | Michael Cudlitz (C.O. Bob) | How T-Bag Fight Went Wrong
Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein introduce their Prison Break rewatch podcast episode “Riots, Drills, & The Devil” Part One, noting script revision page colors, an original title that used “Jesus” instead of “The Devil,” and a dialogue change in a Sarah/Michael scene to slow the romance. They briefly rewatch the episode, then welcome guest Michael Cudlitz (C.O. Bob), who discusses how he got involved with the show, working in Chicago at the real Joliet prison, and the pace and demands of TV guest roles. Cudlitz shares a stunt story involving being dragged on metal stairs and accidentally hit by Robert Knepper, while Sarah describes feeling protected during intense infirmary scenes and later learning a comment about her being “too tired” affected how much she was written into episodes. The conversation expands into safety protocols for screen violence, the realities of filming in a prison, and reflections on masculinity and changing on-set culture. Fan questions cover whether C.O. Bob helped Cudlitz’s career, recognition from fans, a fan-fiction scenario saving Bob, and his last meal choice. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2024 · 50 min
S1E5: "English, Fitz Or Percy" | Paper Cranes & Michael's Sentimentality | Top Quotes | Stacy Keach
Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein recap Prison Break season one’s “English, Fitz or Percy,” noting the episode’s sharp writing by the late Zach Estrin and honoring other cast members who have died, including DuShon Brown and John Heard. They highlight the episode’s standout moments and recurring phrases (“We got a runner,” “have a little faith,” and “We’re not breaking out of a Jamba Juice, gentlemen”), the first young Michael/Lincoln flashback, and Michael’s emerging sentimentality (the paper crane). Much of the discussion focuses on Stacy Keach’s career, craft, and performance as Pope, plus memories of working with him and Deanna Dunagan. They also discuss how TV in 2005 became more cinematic and the demands of close-up “act out” acting. In fan questions, they describe filming in a real prison, on-set relationships, scenes they wished for, and a line that caused repeated laughter, then announce a listener call-in line for voicemails and fandom stories. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2024 · 37 min
S1E4: "Cute Poison" | Guest Silas Weir Mitchell | Haywire's Insight Into Michael | Fox River 8
Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein welcome their first actor guest, Silas Weir Mitchell, who played Haywire on Prison Break, to discuss the episode “Cute Poison” and Haywire’s characterization as mentally ill yet highly intelligent rather than generically “crazy.” Mitchell recalls filming at Joliet prison, describing its harsh conditions and eerie atmosphere, and explains how Haywire going off meds connects to his heightened perception of Michael Scofield’s plan. They talk about influences like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the show’s tightly plotted, dialogue-precise writing with minimal improvisation, and the value of letting scenes breathe compared to modern pacing. Mitchell reflects on being typecast in pathological roles, contrasts Prison Break with Grimm’s flexibility, shares his most difficult scene (a loosely directed “boat” sequence), and discusses how directors can better communicate story beats. The conversation also covers differences in power and responsibility as guest star, recurring, or series regular, and how Prison Break leaned into unexpected character value to deepen humanity and strengthen the central narrative. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2024 · 46 min
S1E3: "Cell Test" | Director Brad Turner on Prison Break's Pacing | Balancing Thrills & Character
Sarah & Paul welcome their first guest, episode director and Peabody Award winner, Brad Turner. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss the brutal early Prison Break episode “Cell Test” and welcome their first guest, director Brad Turner, who explains how he helped establish the show’s pace and visual style immediately after the pilot under tighter TV schedules and budgets. Turner describes shooting largely on practical prison locations because sets weren’t ready, the challenges of filming in cramped cells without movable walls, and a memorable incident where the crew was locked inside Joliet during a statewide prison lockdown. He talks about bringing a 24-inspired sensibility to tension and pacing, the importance of treating the prison as a major character, and his approach to collaborating respectfully with actors as custodians of their characters while managing story turns. They highlight the value of quieter, character-driven moments like Lincoln and LJ’s visitation scene and discuss Turner returning years later to direct season-four finales, noting the cast’s professionalism and continuity. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 · 49 min
S1E2 WATCH PARTY: "Allen" (Bonus Episode!)
Join the "Watch Party" and re-watch PRISON BREAK Season 1, Episode 2: "Allen" alongside Sarah Wayne Callies & Paul Adelstein as they provide real-time commentary and insight. The first two Watch Party episodes are available for free. For future episodes, subscribe to us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prisonbreakpodcast/ And email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com Leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 · 43 min
S1E2: "Allen" | How T-Bag's Name Made It Through Network Censors | Tattoo Storytelling | Joliet
Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein introduce their “Prison Breaking” rewatch podcast, trade name-origin stories, and explain how Paul’s character shifted from “Agent Kellerman” to using Paul’s real first name, noting a possible historical nod in the surname. They discuss confusion around the show’s episode numbering and identify Episode 101, “Allen,” written by Paul Scheuring and directed by Michael Watkins, then summarize its dense plot (an impending race riot, Michael’s struggle to retrieve a crucial screw, and Veronica receiving a tape implicating Lincoln) and its strong 2005 ratings and TV competition. In their rewatch highlights and breakdown, they analyze the tattoo-as-blueprint storytelling device, the escalating obstacles, and the shocking toe-cutting ending, plus behind-the-scenes production chaos, heavy rewrites, and the challenge of shooting Chicago/Joliet prison locations across extreme weather. They also cover moving to Chicago, filming in Millennium Park, memorable cast/crew anecdotes (including Sarah’s persistent black-eye discoloration origin), and Teabag’s introduction, popularity, and how his name made it onto network. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 · 48 min
S1E1 WATCH PARTY: "Pilot" (Bonus Episode!)
Join the Watch Party and re-watch the Prison Break pilot episode alongside Sarah Wayne Callies & Paul Adelstein as they provide real-time commentary and insight. The first two Watch Party episodes are available for free. For future episodes, subscribe to us on Patreon. https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prisonbreakpodcast/ Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 · 53 min
S1E1: "Pilot" | The Many Plot Twists of Prison Break | Michael & Lincoln's Bond | Sarah's Audition
In our inaugural episode, cast members and real-life friends, Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein, reunite to dig deep into the first episode of Prison Break. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prisonbreakpodcast/ Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024 · 3 min
What's a "Watch Party"???
Sarah & Paul tell you what's a "Watch Party", how you can listen along with us, and how you can subscribe! Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prisonbreakpodcast/ Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2024 · 2 min
Trailer
Join Sarah Wayne Callies & Paul Adelstein as they return to Fox River and discover all the details and stories you always wanted to know! Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prisonbreakpodcast/ Email us at prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices