Psychohistory. Empire. Encyclopedia Galactica. It’s all in Foundation, an Apple Original series adapted from the works of Isaac Asimov by David S. Goyer and streaming exclusively on Apple TV. Join Goyer and host Jason Concepcion as they discuss episodes every week in the Foundation official podcast.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

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Jason and David S. Goyer break down the first two episodes of Foundation: “The Emperor’s Peace” and “Preparing to Live.” Goyer gets candid about his personal relationship to the material, the process of modernizing Asimov’s works for television, and why a star bridge is a sci-fi lover’s favorite technology.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

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Jane Espenson—writer, co-executive producer, and Hugo Award winner—joins Jason and David to discuss Foundation episode 3, “The Mathematician’s Ghost.” They reveal the thinking behind Salvor Hardin and what makes her unique as a character. Plus, they dive into the backstory of the genetic dynasty.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

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Writer and co-executive producer Leigh Dana Jackson breaks down Foundation episode 4, “Barbarians at the Gate,” with Jason and David. They discuss what’s going on with Brother Dawn, how the Anacreons were conceived and adapted for the show, and why it’s important that space is multicultural.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Leigh Dana Jackson is back to discuss episode 5, “Upon Awakening,” with Jason and David. They dive into Gaal’s home planet—the flooded world of Synnax—and her reasons for leaving. Plus, they talk about how the writers’ room grappled with all of the math. (Hint: They brought in experts.)

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

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Jason and David dive into episode 6 of Foundation, “Death and the Maiden.” They explore the big reveal that comes to Salvor in a vision, the mounting panic taking hold of Brother Dawn, and Luminism—a religion that suddenly poses a threat to Empire.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

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Jason and David break down episode 7 of Foundation, “Mysteries and Martyrs.” They discuss the concepts behind the Invictus and other Imperial spaceships—some are knife blades, others are donut holes. They also dive deep into Hari’s grand plan, Brother Day’s confrontation with Zephyr Halima, and how Brother Dawn’s storyline gives off YA vibes.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-

Consulting producer and writer Liz Phang joins Jason and David to talk about episode 8, “The Missing Piece.” David reveals this is his favorite episode of the season while they discuss Brother Day’s complicated relationship with Demerzel, what radicalized the Anacreons, and Gaal’s mounting frustration with Hari’s betrayal.

This is an Apple TV podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios.

https://apple.co/-Foundation-