The White Lotus Official Podcast

Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman revisit their predictions and dive into the show’s exploration of identity. Plus, Josh sits down with Aimee Lou Wood to talk about Chelsea’s complexity, her soulmate connection to Rick, and the challenges of keeping that explosive finale under wraps.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman sit with creator Mike White to reflect on the finale, what ended up on the cutting room floor, and the themes of identity and Buddhism throughout the season. Mike also shares how his experiences in Thailand inspired many of his ideas and gives a glimpse into what’s to come for Season 4.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman unpack the Season 3 finale, reflecting on its biggest moments and the emotional impact of saying goodbye to certain characters. They share their personal connections to the season, revealing which characters resonated with them the most. Finally, they sit down with Natasha Rothwell to discuss Belinda’s time in Thailand.

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Savage Love’s Dan Savage returns to the podcast for a deep dive into Episode 7 and a discussion on the season so far with host Jia Tolentino. Together, they explore the psychosexual dynamics between Lochlan and Saxon, desire and identity, and Dan’s take on the overarching themes across all three seasons.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman dive into Episode 7 to break down Rick and Frank’s undercover operation, Muay Thai fights, and Greg/Gary’s party . Then, Jon Gries, who plays Greg Hunt, weighs in on the big question—did he orchestrate Tanya’s death?

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman break down the aftermath of the Full Moon Party and everything Episode 6. Then, Patrick Schwarzenegger reflects on his journey to playing Saxon Ratliff. Later, Leslie Bibb opens up about Kate’s perfectionism and how she and her real-life partner Sam Rockwell kept his cameo a secret.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman unpack Episode 5 and the infamous full moon party—plus, Josh shares his experience as an extra in the scene. Then, Carrie Coon discusses the concept of being an alpha in a friendship and Laurie’s relationships with Kate and Jaclyn. Later, Parker Posey Victoria Ratliff reflects on Victoria’s reality...and her accent. 

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman break down Episode 4 and talk through the process of getting into Timothy Ratliff’s mindset with Jason Isaacs. Then, they speak with Sarah Catherine Hook, who plays Piper Ratliff, who reflects on how she relates to her character.

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Join hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman as they unpack Episode 3 of the series and chat with Walton Goggins about the emotional and social challenges that come with getting into character as Rick. Later, they hear from Aimee Lou Wood who shares her astrological insights on Chelsea and Rick.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman break down all the key moments in Episode 2. They’re also joined by Tayme Thapthimthong and Lalisa Manobal, who play Gaitok and Mook, as well as Sam Nivola, who plays the youngest Ratliff, Lochlan.

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Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman are joined by Michelle Monaghan who plays Jaclyn Lemon and executive producer David Bernad to break down the season 3 premiere.

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On this episode, host Evan Ross Katz focuses on the life and career of the man who responsible for The White Lotus: Mike White. He talks to Mike about growing up as an aspiring playwright, the part religion played in his upbringing and his point of view, and the pros and pressures of wearing so many hats. Evan also chats with some of the people who know Mike best, including casting director Meredith Tucker, actress Molly Shannon, his fellow Survivor contestants Angelina Keeley and Alec Merlino, and more.

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Host Evan Ross Katz is joined by composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer who is responsible for The White Lotus music that you cannot get out of your head and sets the tone for the show. They discuss the elements of the iconic season 1 and 2 themes and scoring a show without having seen any of it. Plus, we hear from Jon Gries and his musical take on a specific character, and Evan speaks with Beatrice Granno about playing the aspiring musician, Mia.

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Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with the legendary Jennifer Coolidge who played The White Lotus fan favorite Tanya McQuoid. They discuss Jennifer’s approach to playing Tanya, her time on set, on land and at sea, and how she really feels after two seasons. Plus, we hear from Mike White and some of The White Lotus cast about the unique and wonderful experience of knowing and working with Jennifer Coolidge.

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Because season 2 of The White Lotus takes on sex and romance, Evan Ross Katz sat with Savage Love’s Dan Savage to break down some of the relationships that fans couldn’t stop talking about. We also hear from Meghann Fahy and Will Sharpe about the complicated couple's trip, and Adam DiMarco talks through what Albie learned from his dad and grandfather.

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Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with the general managers of The White Lotus: Murray Barlett and Sabrina Impacciatore who played Armond and Valentina. They break down about their experiences on set and how they approached their roles, and Sabrina reveals why she thought she was getting fired. Plus, Murray discusses the scene that shocked everyone...and the other scene that shocked everyone.

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Season 1 of The White Lotus highlighted money – having it and not having it. In this episode, Evan Ross Katz is joined by culture writer and podcaster Hunter Harris to dive into the show’s take on wealth and its relationship to race and class. He also hears from some of the stars of season 1, Jake Lacy, Brittany O’Grady, and Natasha Rothwell, who discuss their experience of being on the show and give their perspective on playing characters each landing on a different spot on the upstairs/downstairs spectrum.

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Host Evan Ross Katz examines how The White Lotus came to be and how it almost didn’t. He’s joined by the show’s creator Mike White, executive producer David Bernad, HBO’s EVP of Drama Programming Francesca Orsi, and casting director Meredith Tucker on how The Untitled Mike White Project was conceived, developed and cast to become The White Lotus. Plus, he talks to actors Jennifer Coolidge, Murray Bartlett, Jon Gries, and Lukas Gage on their fascinating journeys to becoming their characters.

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Join writer, podcaster, and White Lotus superfan Evan Ross Katz as he looks back at seasons 1 and 2 of The White Lotus with cast, crew, and cultural critics. Together, they’ll revisit the show’s origin, take a look behind the scenes, and unpack the storylines that made The White Lotus a cultural phenomenon that we can’t stop talking about. The first episode drops January 16 and season 3 premieres February 16 on HBO and Max.

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