Swisher visited the set and was given an unprecedented look behind the curtain. Producers “never really hid any of the problems” that go along with creating a massive series, she said.
“They really did show me what it was like to work on a show like that—a high-profile, high-pressure show. I was glad they opened themselves up and they weren’t trying to just score PR points, and that’s why it was good. That’s why the podcast was good.”
According to Swisher, the podcast’s highlights came when things weren’t easy. For instance, when she was originally allotted just 10 minutes to speak with actor Brian Cox who played patriarch Logan Roy, about his surprise demise, her reaction was: “Really? Are you kidding?”
But 10 minutes turned into much more, leading to one of Swisher’s most memorable moments.
“He does not get off the phone. And he was delightful. He was funny. He was forthright about not wanting to be killed off.”
The Succession podcast came to an end along with the series finale in May. Swisher reiterated that, though appointment TV is a dying breed, Succession bucked the trend for a reason.
“Those people put out a fantastic show, and they deserve every kudos they get. I just was lucky enough to be able to ride along,” she said.
This story is part of the Audio Awards special feature.
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