The Ultimate Deep Dive into Apple TV's Severance (and Plur1bus): with Allen Stare

Exploring Severance and Beyond: A Deep Dive with Allen StareIn this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin and Allen Stare, creator of the acclaimed Severed: The Ultimate Severance Podcast and host of the brand new (as of February 2026) Hello Carol: The Ultimate Plur1bus Podcast spend time exploring themes of work-life balance and corporate satire.Vanessa and Allen do some behind-the-scenes storytelling about what makes Severance such a phenomenon—plus listeners gain insights into Allen’s passion for deep analysis, storytelling, and his latest projects. Hello Carol: The Ultimate Plur1bus podcast being his newest endeavor into ultimate rewatch territory.Key Topics:The origins and creative process behind AppleTV's Severance and its thematic depthHow corporate culture and identity resonate with audiencesThe role of humor and satire in dark, heavy series like SeveranceAllen’s deep research techniques, including identifying Easter eggs and production detailsThe inspiration and influence of Office Space, Breaking Bad, and other pop culture on Allen’s podcastsPractical advice on maintaining work-life balance and finding joy in hobbies that spill over into workThe importance of detail-oriented viewing and enjoying media on a layered levelBehind the scenes stories from production, including script insights and casting detailsThe cultural commentary on employee identity and corporate control in modern workplacesHow Allen’s podcasts serve as love letters to storytelling and analytical engagementResourcesHello Carol - The Ultimate Pluribus Podcast by Allen StareSevered: The Ultimate Severance Podcast by Allen StareApple TV+ Severance: https://tv.apple.com/show/severanceThe Matrix (1999):Office Space (1999)Sandy Pony Donuts: https://sandypony.comAllen Stares shares a passion for storytelling, detailed analysis, and connecting with audiences over themes of work and identity. His podcasts go beyond surface-level critique, offering a richly layered exploration of beloved series and their cultural impact. Whether you’re a Severance fan or just love deep dives into media, Allen’s work enriches understanding and sparks curiosity. Get busy taking a listen to Hello Carol: the Ultimate Plur1bus Podcast-- you won't be sorry.Click here to get in touch Thanks for listening!Please share the show with anyone who may enjoy it. We'd love it if you'd leave us a 5 star review wherever you're listening- it helps listeners find the show and we read every review.If you'd like to submit an "Untangle This" question, a comment, or an episode idea-- Email us:[email protected] is available to consult professionally with individual clients. If you'd like to work with Vanessa , reach out here:https://vanessagorelkin.com/contact-us#12398ed6-3711-4e15-ae41-4711059fd6abIf you'd like to read about Vanessa's background, treatment perspective and techniques, or other handy information about her practice, check out her Psychology Today profile here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/vanessa-gorelkin-scottsdale-az/809467