
Dark Matter: The Official Podcast
Hosted by showrunner Blake Crouch and executive producer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, this podcast takes listeners deeper into the series with a robust roster of cast members, key creatives, and industry experts. Together, they explore the show's biggest moments, the science behind the multiverse, the creative process, and how the series expands beyond Crouch's original novel.
First Aired
2026-08-03
Status
Returning Series
Network
YouTube
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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Before Season 2 begins, Blake Crouch and Jacque Ben-Zekry revisit the biggest moments from Season 1, explore how the novel became an Apple TV series, and prepare listeners for whatβs ahead. Executive producer Matt Tolmach joins them to discuss adapting Blake's best-selling novel and bringing the world of Dark Matter to life.
E2. A Quiet Life (With Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly)
Go behind the scenes of the explosive Season 2 premiere as Blake and Jacque reveal how they expanded Dark Matter beyond the original novel. Then Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly discuss returning to the roles of Jason and Daniela Dessen, and physicist Daniel Whiteson explores the real science behind the multiverse.
E3. A Perfect World (With Chris Diamantopoulos)
The origins of the Box take center stage as Blake and Jacque share how they made the "perfect world" a reality. Chris Diamantopoulos reflects on shaping the multiple versions of Agent Mac, and astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler explores the science and philosophy behind alternate realities and identity.
E4. Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible (With Jimmi Simpson)
The action ramps up as Blake and Jacque talk about building episode 3's biggest set pieces while expanding the mythology of the Box. Jimmi Simpson shares his thoughts on playing different versions of Ryan Holder, and BookTok creator Smitty asks fan-submitted questions about adapting Dark Matter beyond the novel.
E5. Stars, Hide Your Fires (With Patricio Ferrell)
Emotions run high as Blake and Jacque break down one of the season's most pivotal episodes. Production designer Patricio Farrell shares how he brought to life the Box, the Corridor, and World X, while Mike's Book Reviews joins the conversation from a fan's perspective.
E6. Love and Be Loved (With Joel Edgerton)
A different kind of love story unfolds as Blake and Jacque dive into this week's standalone episode "Love and Be Loved" and the inspiration behind it. Joel Edgerton talks about learning American Sign Language and portraying Jason24, while director Alik Sakharov shares how he crafted the episode's intimate cinematic style.
Cast
Blake Crouch
Self - Host
Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry
Self - Host
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