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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 35 MIN

‘The Terminator Decoupling’ with Production Designer John Shaffner

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Joining host Jessica Radloff to break down the first train episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is set decorator John Shaffner. John shares the challenges he faced when creating the train set for this episode. He also explains the problem that arose with the stairs on the set of “The Big Bang Theory” and how it led to a surprising connection to the set of “The Golden Girls.” Plus, John reveals how set decorating changed as the show became more successful. Watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max.    © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining host Jessica Radloff to break down the first train episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is set decorator John Shaffner. John shares the challenges he faced when creating the train set for this episode. He also explains the problem that arose with the stairs on the set of “The Big Bang Theory” and how it led to a surprising connection to the set of “The Golden Girls.” Plus, John reveals how set decorating changed as the show became more successful. Watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max.    © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joining host Jessica Radloff to break down the first train episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is set decorator John Shaffner. John shares the challenges he faced when creating the train set for this episode. He also explains the problem that arose...

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