The Penguin Official Podcast explores the brutal rise and fall of power in Gotham City through the eyes of Oz Cobb, aka, The Penguin. Host and film critic Amy Nicholson speaks with the creators, cast and crew of The Penguin to unpack each episode after it airs on Max. This podcast offers an intimate look at the making of a modern-day villain, revealing the chilling depths of his ambition and the devastating consequences of quest for power.
Over the course of 8 episodes, Amy Nicholson unpacks The Penguin with the help of creators, cast and crew members like Series Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Lauren LeFranc, Executive Producer and The Batman writer/director Matt Reeves, actors Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti and more. The podcast deepens fan engagement with the show, by answering questions viewers might have after watching and hearing behind-the-scenes information. It also provides exclusive insights from cast like Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, who speak in depth about what it was like filming, what these characters meant to them and more. Overall, the intention of The Penguin companion podcast was to bring viewers behind-the-scenes of the series, providing more access and information into the creation of the series.
The podcast saw success across a variety of platforms. The show charted on Apple and Spotify’s Top US Charts and TV & Film charts and was featured on Apple’s TV & Film page. It also garnered several press hits on outlets like Decider and CBR.
