About the pod

“THIS IS YOUR HALF HOUR CALL. HALF HOUR TO PLACES."

Half Hour, Steppenwolf’s popular podcast, ran for two jam-packed seasons in 2020 and 2021. The 23 episodes are filled with candid conversations featuring an eclectic mix of some of the most vital personalities in American theatre: renowned actors, genius playwrights, visionary directors and driven activists. Inspired by the most magical amount of time there is in the theatre—the thirty minutes before a show begins—Half Hour makes connections between artists inside and outside of the Steppenwolf family. To hear their stories. To learn about their path. And to discover what motivates them to create art.

Half Hour was hosted by ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain, Audrey Francis, James Vincent Meredith, Caroline Neff, and Karen Rodriguez. The show was produced by Patrick Zakem, mixed and edited by Matthew Chapman. Half Hour is always available on our website and on all of your favorite podcast platforms.