The Pitt Podcast

HBO Max

Join Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris the hosts of The Pitt Podcast, the official companion podcast of The Pitt from HBO Max. After each episode, we’ll go inside The Pitt to break down what happens in each episode with the people at the heart of the show. Then head outside The Pitt to talk about the real medicine, the drama, the characters, the culture, the ethics, all of it. The first episode of Season 2 of The Pitt drops January 8th. Watch The Pitt Podcast on HBO Max, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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17 episodes
Updated April 17
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April 17 · 57 min
9:00 P.M with Sepideh Moafi, John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris speak with Sepideh Moafi (Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi) about Dr. Al Hashimi’s climactic season finale. Later Hunter and Alok speak with executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill about their reflections on Season 2 and what fans might see in Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 10 · 46 min
8:00 P.M with Noah Wyle and Uta Briesewitz
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk to Noah Wyle, who wrote this episode, about Dr. Robby’s relationships in The Pitt, and the final hours before Dr. Robby’s sabbatical. Then they speak with director Uta Briesewitz about capturing the depth of emotion in the cast’s performances and filming the show from the perspective of the healthcare workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 3 · 52 min
7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris go behind the camera with Director of Photography Johanna Coelho and talk about the making of Season 2 Episode 13 of The Pitt. They also speak with Dr. Jacob Lentz, a medical consultant, about the intricacies that go into ensuring medical accuracy on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 27 · 52 min
6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk with Brandon Mendez Homer (Nurse Donald Donahue) and Laëtitia Hollard (Nurse Emma Nolan) about their Juilliard training, representing nurses, and the real-world experiences they drew from to play their characters. They also talk with Dr. Italo Brown (Emergency Medicine Physician) about the physical and mental challenges of working in an emergency department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 20 · 51 min
5:00 P.M. with Alexandra Metz and Michael Hissrich
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris speak with Alexandra Metz (Dr. Yolanda Garcia) about the sources she tapped into to find Garcia’s disposition, being a part of a show that speaks to pressing issues in our society, and what’s really going on between Garcia and Santos. Then Hunter and Alok talk with Executive Producer Michael Hissrich about what made Pittsburgh the right setting for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 13 · 53 min
4:00 P.M. with Simran Baidwan, Damian Marcano and Dr. Gita Pensa
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris speak with writer and executive producer Simran Baidwan and director Damian Marcano about the teamwork between directors and writers on The Pitt and why the show has resonated with so many audiences. Then Hunter and Alok speak with Dr. Gita Pensa about the impact medical malpractice cases have on healthcare providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 6 · 52 min
3:00 P.M. with Shawn Hatosy, Cynthia Adarkwa and Dr. Justin Baker
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk with Shawn Hatosy (Dr. Jack Abbot) and writer Cynthia Adarkwa about Dr. Robby and Dr. Abbot’s dynamic, how The Pitt compares to theater, and the collaboration between the directors and writers. Hunter and Alok also speak with Palliative Care Physician Dr. Justin Baker, about bioethics, the Doctrine of Double Effect, and decision making in health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 27 · 56 min
2:00 P.M. with Irene Choi, Lucas Iverson and Lyn Paolo
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris sit down with Irene Choi and Lucas Iverson (med students Joy Kwon and James Ogilvie) to discuss their audition process, what it felt like to join the cast of The Pitt, and what they really think is going on in their characters’ heads. Hunter and Alok also speak with The Pitt’s costume designer Lyn Paolo about personalizing scrubs, choosing the right footwear for a character and even blood stencils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 20 · 50 min
1:00 P.M. with Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva and Dr. Kathleen Sekula
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris sit down with Amielynn Abellera and Kristin Villanueva (Nurse Perlah Alawi and Nurse Princess Dela Cruz) to talk about the challenges facing nurses, their characters' Shakespearean asides and how they keep track of all the goings on in the Pitt. Then Hunter and Alok speak with Dr. Kathleen Sekula about the critical role of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 13 · 48 min
12:00 P.M. with Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa and Valerie Chu
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris sit down with Patrick Ball and Katherine LaNasa (Dr. Frank Langdon and Charge Nurse Dana Evans) and talk about Season 2 Episode 6 of The Pitt. Hunter and Alok also speak with executive story editor Valerie Chu about the show’s collaborative writing process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 6 · 42 min
11:00 A.M. with Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Nina Ruscio and Matt Callahan
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris sit down with Isa Briones and Gerran Howell (Trinity Santos and Dennis Whitaker) and talk about Season 2 Episode 5 of The Pitt. Then Hunter and Alok speak with production designer Nina Ruscio, and set decorator Matt Callahan, about The Pitt’s set design elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 30 · 45 min
10:00 A.M. with Fiona Dourif and Shabana Azeez
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris sit down with Fiona Dourif and Shabana Azeez (Dr. Cassie McKay and med student Victoria Javadi) and talk about Season 2 Episode 4 of The Pitt. Then Hunter and Alok discuss the mental health challenges and trauma health care workers in the U.S. face every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 23 · 50 min
9:00 A.M. with Sepideh Moafi and Shawn Hatosy
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk with Sepideh Moafi and Shawn Hatosy (Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi and Dr. Jack Abbot) about Season 2, Episode 3 of The Pitt. They also speak with Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider about the challenges of personality-altering medical conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 16 · 45 min
8:00 A.M. with Supriya Ganesh, Taylor Dearden and Rick Ladomade
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris interview Supriya Ganesh and Taylor Dearden (Dr. Samira Mohan and Dr. Melissa King) about Season 2, Episode 2 of The Pitt. They also speak with Rick Ladomade, property master, about balancing realism and creativity on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 9 · 49 min
7:00 A.M. with Noah Wyle and Dr. Joe Sachs
Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris interview Noah Wyle (Dr. Robby), The Pitt executive producer, director, writer and actor about the start of a new shift and a new season of the show. They also speak with Dr. Joe Sachs, physician, TV writer, and The Pitt co-executive producer about medical accuracy on the show and how specific health care issues are selected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 6 · 47 min
Looking Back at Season One
In the first episode of The Pitt Podcast, hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris look back at their favorite moments from season one of the show and talk to executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 min
Coming Soon: The Pitt Podcast
Get ready for The Pitt Podcast, the Official Companion podcast of The Pitt from HBO Max. Each week, join hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris as they go inside The Pitt to talk about each episode and the people who make the show possible. Then, step outside The Pitt to hear about the real medicine and issues raised in the show. The podcast episodes drop every Thursday after The Pitt airs on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices