S1E6: "Riots, Drills, and the Devil Pt 1" | Michael Cudlitz (C.O. Bob) | How T-Bag Fight Went Wrong

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein introduce their Prison Break rewatch podcast episode “Riots, Drills, & The Devil” Part One, noting script revision page colors, an original title that used “Jesus” instead of “The Devil,” and a dialogue change in a Sarah/Michael scene to slow the romance. They briefly rewatch the episode, then welcome guest Michael Cudlitz (C.O. Bob), who discusses how he got involved with the show, working in Chicago at the real Joliet prison, and the pace and demands of TV guest roles. Cudlitz shares a stunt story involving being dragged on metal stairs and accidentally hit by Robert Knepper, while Sarah describes feeling protected during intense infirmary scenes and later learning a comment about her being “too tired” affected how much she was written into episodes. The conversation expands into safety protocols for screen violence, the realities of filming in a prison, and reflections on masculinity and changing on-set culture. Fan questions cover whether C.O. Bob helped Cudlitz’s career, recognition from fans, a fan-fiction scenario saving Bob, and his last meal choice. Subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at [email protected] And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands.  If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices