Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

About Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

In the magical world of Portlandia, the dream of the '90s still lives. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit their cult-classic TV series, which documented the hipster fad of birds as decor, unique bicycles, and intense mustache care that defined the capital of Oregon for an entire generation. During special visits from the Mayor and other beloved Portlandians, Carrie and Fred recount the struggles, joys, and surprises of each episode.

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   203: Cool Wedding

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein discuss "Cool Wedding," exploring Iris and Spike's unconventional nuptials and their own creative traditions.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   202: One Moore Episode

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit a favorite Portlandia episode, discussing its iconic moments and the art of binge-watching in this interview.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   201: Mixologist

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit "A-O, River!" discussing restaurant frustrations and the podcast's namesake in this interview episode.

4. 

   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jonathan Krisel Part 2

   Host Fred Armisen and Host Carrie Brownstein interview Director Jonathan Krisel about the creative evolution of their show between seasons one and two.

5. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   106: Baseball

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein discuss the animated character Batty Batterson and recall early days in this interview episode.

6. 

   10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   105: Blunderbuss

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein interview guests about the inspiration and creation of Portlandia's "Blunderbuss" episode, exploring music, art, and unique experiences.

7. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kyle MacLachlan (The Mayor)

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein interview actor Kyle MacLachlan about his Portlandia role, musical inspirations, and David Lynch's potential viewership.

8. 

   27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   104: Mayor is Missing

   Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein discuss the "Mayor is Missing" episode, highlighting Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, and Edie McClurg's memorable performances.

9. 

   20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Aimee Mann

   Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann joins hosts Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to discuss how an episode was named after her, life on the road, and the musician's journey.

10. 

    13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

    103: Aimee

    Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit "Aimee" with Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan, exploring sketch comedy's evolution and the meaning of selling out.

11. 

    6 Aug 2026

    102: A Song for Portland

    Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein interview Kyle MacLachlan about Portlandia's "A Song for Portland" episode, exploring iconic sketches and their lasting cultural impact.

12. 

    30 Jul 2026

    Jonathan Krisel Part 1

    Host Fred Armisen and Host Carrie Brownstein interview Director Jonathan Krisel about his foundational creative contributions to the show Portlandia, revealing his essential role in its visual identity and iconic sketches.

13. 

    23 Jul 2026

    101: Farm

    Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein discuss the pilot episode of Portlandia, "Farm," exploring its evolution and iconic moments in this interview.

14. 

    16 Jul 2026

    The Dream is Alive

    Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit the origins of Portlandia, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of its creation and early influences in this interview.

15. 

    9 Jul 2026

    Introducing: Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

    Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit Portlandia's iconic '90s hipster culture, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from their beloved show.

Inside a recent episode

203: Cool Wedding

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Uh, our friends we had around us, like it looked like, like some sort of alternative looking people. And then Dana, Dana Milken back as she is, we've talked about her before. She's in the, you know, the chicken farm episode. She plays the, um, the server and that, uh, and now she's playing the wedding planner. And so in this part one, we're just going and talking to her about what we want from our wedding and that we want it to be a cool wedding. And she's great. She's great. She really doesn't like she never tries to be funny or have like a comedic reaction. It's very real. Totally. And this, you know what else? […]

Who has been a guest on Podlandia: A-O Rewatch with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jonathan Krisel
• Kyle MacLachlan
• Aubrey Plaza
• Kumail Nanjiani
• Edie McClurg

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

218 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

122 ratings

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