Lauren Caspian is public radio's third most popular host. He's a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He's also a stop motion puppet. Each episode follows the making of an episode of Lauren's show In the Know, in which Lauren conducts in-depth interviews with real world human guests. Lauren collaborates with a diverse crew of NPR staff. They are also puppets and nimrods.
Cast: Zach Woods, Mike Judge, J. Smith-Cameron
Season 1
6 episodes
1. I'm No HeroLauren Caspian, NPR’s third-most popular host, helps an unhoused person by inviting them into the studio and interviews Kaia Gerber and Jonathan Van Ness.TV-MACC25minJan 25, 2024
2. Whose House?During Pledge Drive Day at “In the Know,” Lauren gives a big donor a studio tour and Sandy moves into the new lactation station. Fabian goes on the air to play clips from Lauren’s interviews with Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard and Norah Jones.TV-MACC23minJan 25, 2024
3. Very GrossLauren’s voice might be making listeners nauseous and Fabian is determined to protect them, even if it means canceling the show. Lauren attempts to interview Tegan and Sara and Nicole Byer before he’s shut down.TV-MACC26minJan 25, 2024
4. Portrait of a Safety Rep on FireFabian and Carl compete for the role of office safety rep. Lauren attempts to interview Roxane Gay and Mike Tyson while distracted by a personal medical issue. Barb has an extraordinary afternoon in an office chair warehouse.TV-MACC22minJan 25, 2024
5. Yogurt WeekLauren believes his body is racist and insists on hosting a live panel to end racism and maybe win a Peabody. Fabian forms an unexpected connection with MMA superstar Jorge Masvidal.TV-MACC24minJan 25, 2024
6. ThinksgivingLauren spends Thanksgiving attempting to impress his 13-year-old son Ginsberg by interviewing Hugh Laurie. Fabian is caught between her principles and her family.TV-MACC23minJan 25, 2024
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In the Know
Lauren Caspian is public radio's third most popular host. He's a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He's also a stop motion puppet. Each episode follows the making of an episode of Lauren's show In the Know, in which Lauren conducts in-depth interviews with real world human guests. Lauren collaborates with a diverse crew of NPR staff. They are also puppets and nimrods.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mike Judge, Brandon Gardner, Zach Woods
- Studio
- Bandera Entertainment, ShadowMachine
Maturity rating
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