

The Official Gilded Age Podcast
HBO
Join TCM’s Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers from The Bowery Boys on HBO’s official Gilded Age podcast. After each episode, they discuss what happened on screen and the real people, places and events featured on the show. Each week they’re joined by some of the cast and crew who bring the show to life, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and fun-filled history.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
“The Gilded Age as We Have Found It” with Kelli O’Hara, Dr. Stanley Burns, and John Carrafa
In this special bonus episode, hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers round out season three of The Gilded Age with their favorite moments and historical tidbits. Later, Kelli O’Hara joins the show to talk about Aurora’s encounter with divorce. Finally, medical consultant Dr. Stanley Burns and choreographer John Carrafa give a behind the scenes peek at bringing an added dose of realism to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
“My Mind is Made Up” with Louisa Jacobson, Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, and Sallie Richardson-Whitfield
Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers get into all the drama of the season finale. The pair speak with Louisa Jacobson about Marian’s lovelorn arc, then Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector on what it took to bring George Russell’s surgery to the screen. Finally, executive producer and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield joins the show to talk about season three’s cinematic flair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
“Ex-Communicated” with Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, Jordan Donica, and Sonja Warfield
Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers circle back with Gilded Age veterans Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, then hear what it’s like to be a newcomer to the show from Jordan Donica (Dr. William Kirkland). Lastly, the two talk with series writer and executive producer Sonja Warfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
“If You Want to Cook an Omelette” with Harry Richardson, David Crockett, and Deborah Kampmeier
Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers chat with Harry Richardson about what it’s been like playing Larry Russell, then hear more about the season’s arc from executive producer David Crockett. Later, the two get the behind the scenes scoop on shooting major moments with director Deborah Kampmeier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
“A Different World” with Ben Ahlers, Bob Shaw, and Douglas Purver
Ben Ahlers joins the show to give his insight on Jack’s rise through the ranks. Later, hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers hear from production designer Bob Shaw and visual effects supervisor Douglas Purver on all that went into bringing Gilded Age New York, Newport, and Sidmouth Castle to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
“Marriage is a Gamble” with Taissa Farmiga and Kasia Walicka Maimone
Taissa Farmiga, known for her role as Gladys in The Gilded Age, shares insights into bringing her character's wedding arc to life. The discussion highlights the tension between parental expectations and personal desires in arranged marriages. Costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone reveals the creative processes behind Gladys's wedding dress, blending historical accuracy with modern flair. They explore the emotional complexities surrounding weddings through captivating anecdotes, revealing the behind-the-scenes challenges of filming iconic scenes.

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 8min
“Love Is Never Easy” with Denée Benton and Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers talk with Denée Benton about Peggy’s evolving storyline, and what it’s like to portray this era of Black history. Then, co-executive producer Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar joins the pair to talk about the history behind what gets shown onscreen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 9min
“What the Papers Say” with Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, and Michael Engler
Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers talk with Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector about the tensions in the Russell household and what’s driving their characters. Then, executive producer and director Michael Engler joins the show to talk about this season of The Gilded Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 21min
“Who Is in Charge Here?” with Julian Fellowes, Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon
It’s 1884, and New York society is the wild west — competitive betrothals, divorces, and business deals aplenty. Join hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers as they unravel the power dynamics at play on 61st Street. The two sit down with Aunts Ada and Agnes, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski themselves, as well as the mind behind it all, Lord Julian Fellowes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2025 • 1min
Coming Soon: The Official Gilded Age Podcast Season 3
The HBO Original Series The Gilded Age is back, and so is The Official Gilded Age Podcast. Join hosts Alicia Malone (TCM) and Tom Meyers (The Bowery Boys) as they parse through characters’ storylines – and the real history that inspired them. Hear from cast and crew about what it takes to bring this slice of Gilded Age society to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices