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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9 snips
Apr 3, 2026 • 53min
7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz
Dr. Jacob Lentz, an emergency medicine attending who trains actors and vets clinical detail. Johanna Coelho, a documentary-trained director of photography who crafts immersive camera choreography. They discuss camera choices that make the ER feel immediate. They explain prepping actors for realistic procedures, coordinating prosthetics and SFX, and balancing documentary grit with cinematic storytelling.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 53min
6:00 P.M. with Brandon Mendez Homer, Laëtitia Hollard and Dr. Italo Brown
Dr. Italo Brown, a board-certified emergency physician and Stanford assistant professor, talks ER realities, clinician wellness, and workplace violence. Brandon Mendez Homer, Juilliard-trained actor who plays Nurse Donahue, shares his training, portraying nursing and fatherhood, and on-set stories. They discuss busy ED workflows, staffing strain, and preparing trainees for the emotional toll of emergency care.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 52min
5:00 P.M. with Alexandra Metz and Michael Hissrich
Michael Hissrich, executive producer who oversees production and story decisions. Alexandra Metz, actor who plays Dr. Yolanda Garcia and discusses character prep and relationships. They discuss Pittsburgh as the show's setting, the choice to tackle ICE and healthcare tensions, and the chemistry and dynamics between Garcia and Santos.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 53min
4:00 P.M. with Simran Baidwan, Damian Marcano and Dr. Gita Pensa
Simran Baidwan, writer and EP crafting season structure and slow-burn relationships. Damian Marcano, director focusing on authentic ensemble performance and rehearsal collaboration. Dr. Gita Pensa, emergency physician and malpractice consultant explaining litigation trends and emotional toll on clinicians. They discuss writing-directing teamwork, medical realism on set, and how malpractice affects clinicians professionally and emotionally.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 52min
3:00 P.M. with Shawn Hatosy, Cynthia Adarkwa and Dr. Justin Baker
Dr. Justin Baker, a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician, and Shawn Hatosy, actor and director on the show, join the conversation. They dive into bioethics, the doctrine of double effect, and complex bedside decision making. They also discuss character motivation, directing choices, theater-like long takes, and collaboration between writers and directors.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 56min
2:00 P.M. with Irene Choi, Lucas Iverson and Lyn Paolo
Lyn Paolo, costume designer who crafts scrubs, shoes, and blood effects to tell character stories. Lucas Iverson, actor with theater roots playing competitive med student James Ogilvy. Irene Choi, actor portraying Joy Kwan, navigating immigrant-family drives and on-shift confidence. They talk audition stories, ensemble dynamics, character inner lives, costume continuity, footwear choices, and realistic blood stenciling.
19 snips
Feb 20, 2026 • 50min
1:00 P.M. with Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva and Dr. Kathleen Sekula
Dr. Kathleen Sekula, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and forensic nursing expert. Kristin Villanueva, actress who plays Nurse Princess, discusses multilingual character work. Amielynn Abellera, actress who plays Nurse Perla, draws on family healthcare experience. They talk about SANE protocols, trauma-informed care, on-set medical realism, cyberattack downtime, and using Tagalog as theatrical asides.
9 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 49min
12:00 P.M. with Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa and Valerie Chu
Valerie Chu, executive story editor who shaped this nurse-centered script. Katherine LaNasa, actor playing Charge Nurse Dana Evans, on portraying toughness and vulnerability. Patrick Ball, actor playing Dr. Frank Langdon, on his character’s arc and return to work. They talk about a nurse-focused storytelling choice, character reconnections, on-set emotional scenes, and the writers’ room decisions behind the hour.
28 snips
Feb 6, 2026 • 43min
11:00 A.M. with Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Nina Ruscio and Matt Callahan
Isa Briones, actor who plays Dr. Trinity Santos, shares on-set anecdotes and her character’s instincts. Nina Ruscio, production designer, outlines the rapid ground-plan work and immersive hospital architecture. They discuss character dynamics, clinical gut instincts, set realism, lighting and prop sourcing in short, lively conversation.
10 snips
Jan 30, 2026 • 45min
10:00 A.M. with Fiona Dourif and Shabana Azeez
Shabana Azeez, actor who plays Dr. Victoria Javadi, talks about portraying a Gen Z influencer physician and learning medical terminology for the show. Short scenes unpack influencer persona and a lash-injury patient. Conversation also touches on rivalry dynamics, realism of medical procedures, and the cast’s process practicing jargon and procedures.
