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Dark Matter: The Official Podcast

Dark Matter: The Official Podcast

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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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 27, 2026

Episodes

E144m

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.

Aug 27, 2026

E238m

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.

Sep 3, 2026

E340m

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.

Sep 10, 2026

E443m

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.

Sep 17, 2026

E541m

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.

Sep 24, 2026

E641m

What the Universe Is Made Of (With Mac Quayle)

World X changes everything. Blake and Jacque unpack the revelations that redefine Season 2, while composer Mac Quayle discusses creating the show's distinctive musical identity. Science communicator Kalpana Pot also explores the quantum concepts that inspired Dark Matter.

Oct 1, 2026

E743m

The Pyramid (With Amanda Brugel)

The season's storylines begin to collide as Blake and Jacque break down Charlie's first solo journey through the Box, Laurel's mysterious role in the multiverse, Blair's confrontation with Leighton, and Jason and Jason2 finally coming face-to-face since their climactic exchange in the Season 1 finale. Amanda Brugel reflects on expanding Blair's role, while James Deveney of Raiders of the Lost Podcast joins for a fan-focused discussion about the show's world-building.

Oct 8, 2026

E840m

The Basic Oneness of Everything (With Margo Martindale)

Step inside Season 2's intimate bottle episode as Blake and Jacque reveal how Laurel's story reshaped the season. Margo Martindale talks about bringing Laurel to life, while Hunter Clark of Hidden Movie Details uncovers the Easter eggs, clues, and connections woven throughout Dark Matter.

Oct 15, 2026

E943m

How to Build the Box (With Oakes Fegley)

As Season 2 closes in on the finale, Blake and Jacque examine the long-awaited confrontation between Jason and Jason2, Charlie's reunion with his twin brother Max, and Leighton's reckoning with the consequences of the Pyramid. Oakes Fegley discusses playing multiple versions of Charlie and Max, while Jim and Luke of BingetownTV join the conversation about the season's biggest turning points.

Oct 22, 2026

E1038m

No Quiet Life (With Dayo Okeniyi & Alice Braga)

Season 2 reaches its epic conclusion as Blake and Jacque share how the finale came together, from its ambitious action sequences to its emotional farewells. Dayo Okeniyi reflects on portraying every version of Leighton and the remarkable evolution of one of the show's most complex characters, while Alice Braga dives into Amanda's harrowing journey and her long-awaited reunion with Jason.

Oct 29, 2026

Actors

Blake Crouch

Blake Crouch

Self - Host

Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry

Self - Host

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