Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack
SmartLess Media
An iconic duo is back! Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack return to host the ultimate Will & Grace re-watch podcast. Each week on JUST JACK & WILL, Sean, who has never seen it before, and Eric, who may have seen it too much, break down an episode of Will & Grace with charm and chemistry. They revisit jokes, share never before heard stories, reunite with their fellow cast members and fabulous guest stars, and showcase the team who helped Will & Grace win an astounding 18 Emmy Awards. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Just Jack & Will ad-free. Start a free...
New Show! SmartLess Presents ClueLess with Elliott Kalan and Sean Hayes!
Welcome to a brand new, bite-sized game show from SmartLess Media, this is ClueLess, where every episode contains a different main game and cliffhanger puzzle, and every episode this season also contains Sean Hayes! Host Elliott Kalan (Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, The Flop House) will lead Sean and a rotating guest through each episode's conundrum, from anagrams to pop culture math puzzles to singing robots, and more! New episodes every Monday and Thursday, foll
Dec 2, 2024 • 7:02
I've Never Seen Suits Before (w/ Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty)
This week on Just Jack & Will, we're sharing a sneak peek of a new re-watch podcast that we think you'll love. Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) starred on the hit TV series Suits. But they have never really watched the show... until now! Join Patrick and Sarah on their new podcast as they watch episodes, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and talk with creators and co-stars. Sidebar is out now! Listen to Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts,
Sep 24, 2024 • 7:14
Listen Now: Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli
When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power.So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power.From Wondery, Bl
May 22, 2024 • 4:16
Listen Now: The Competition
Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls. The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for prestige. A
May 10, 2024 • 7:14
SmartLess Media Presents: Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker
Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor Elna Baker. And each week they bring a new guest to tell y
Apr 15, 2024 • 6:43
222 - My Best Friend’s Tush (w/ Tom Gallop)
Please take a seat for this week’s Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric get to the bottom of episode 222, “My Best Friend’s Tush.” They talk about the Subway Tush song, Butfford the spokes-puppet, Joan Collins going ham on a taco, and how many takes, ironically, it took Sean to remember the line “you do the talking.” Then, they welcome Rob of Rob & Ellen fame, the hilarious Tom Gallop, to discuss his new chocolate business, his new chocolate podcast, and of course some very funn
Apr 11, 2024 • 59:36
223 and 224 - Ben? Her? (w/ Jim Colucci)
(Screaming like a howler monkey) OH MY GOD! IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WILL & GRACE! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Sean & Eric actually can’t believe they’ve reached the end of the season, and they also can’t believe how much was cut for syndication from the original one-hour version. They talk about powder blue Shetland ponies, The Odd Couple, the magic of Gregory Hines’ monologue, and wonder if this episode painted the show into enough of a corner. Then, they welcome their pal Jim Colucci, Will & Grac
Apr 11, 2024 • 1:07:01
221 - There But For The Grace Of Grace (w/ Amy Crofoot)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all burning salads and half-hearted apologies as Sean & Eric review episode 221. They discuss the fantastic guest turns by Orson Bean and Piper Laurie, the epic story of the Future Jack that never was, and just how special it was being in the room when Gregory Hines was in full flight. Then, they welcome a key member of the Will & Grace crew from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, the fabulous Amy Crofoot, who was Deb Messing’s stand-i
Apr 4, 2024 • 53:04
220 - Girls, Interrupted (w/ Neil Patrick Harris)
Welcome Back Home to Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric try to convert you into a fan of episode 220. They discuss the strange story of babies in the year 2000 named IUMA, the total commitment of guest star Molly Shannon, and learn the present day location of this episode’s music box. Then, they welcome all-around entertainer par excellence Neil Patrick Harris, to talk about what it was like playing Bill twenty-four years ago, and how worried he was that he wasn’t supposed to be there. Gosh and be
Mar 21, 2024 • 51:26
Listen Now: The Big Flop
On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all time and try to answer the age-old question: who thought THIS was a good idea?Recently The Big Flop looked at The Swan, a horrifying reality TV show where women spent months undergoing physical transformations and then were made to compete in a beauty pageant. This dream opportunity quickly became a viewing nightmare, and unsurprisingly, it all led
Mar 15, 2024 • 7:08
219 - An Affair To Forget (w/ Laura Kightlinger)
Welcome to Will & Grace: After Dark, as Sean & Eric review the only W&G episode ever to be rated TV-14! They discuss how funny Rob and Ellen are in this one, the sole appearance of Will’s service stairwell, and are compelled to note the abundance of breast-based comedy. Then, they welcome the co-writer of this episode, and Nurse Sheila herself, the fabulously funny Laura Kightlinger, to ask her just where this raunchy storyline came from. Much like the Apple Brown Betty that ended the Battle Of
Mar 14, 2024 • 51:06
218 - Sweet And Sour Charity (w/ Daryl Sabara)
They say charity begins at home, and this week Sean & Eric put that to the test when they review an episode infamously disliked by cast & crew, “Sweet And Sour Charity.” They talk about the great energy of the A-scene, the genius of the set for Karen’s closet, try to pinpoint exactly where it went awry, and maybe, just maybe, find some things they like about it. Then, they welcome future Spy Kid and former Murphy Brown baby Daryl Sabara to the show to talk about playing Broccoli
Mar 14, 2024 • 59:09
SmartLess Media Presents: WikiHole with D’Arcy Carden
Join host D’Arcy Carden on a wild ride into the internet’s most interesting and interconnected Wikipedia entries. Each episode will feature D’Arcy’s panel of comedians falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes to discover bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked. What’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for our panel to figure out.Listen to WikiHole: Wondery
Mar 4, 2024 • 7:22
217 - The Hospital Show (w/ Jennifer Elise Cox)
This week on Just Jack & Will, your primary care providers Sean & Eric take episode 217’s temperature and find it feverishly funny! They talk about L.A. rain, Lovespring International, this giant hospital set, Members Only jackets, and much more. Then, they welcome the star of this episode’s most famous moment, and one of the most famous Will & Grace bloopers, Jennifer Elise Cox stops by to run some tests on the pathology of Nurse Trainee Pitman. Ready to get Neiled?Have a question about Will &
Feb 29, 2024 • 43:56
215 - Advise And Resent (w/ Corey Parker)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all blind dates and bad advice as Sean & Eric review 215, “Advise And Resent.” They discuss Eric’s raccoon haunting, piccolo bread flutes, Scottish brogues, and losing your whistle. Then, they welcome Corey Parker, who played the first recurring partner on Will & Grace, to talk about Josh’s motivations and explosions. Got skirt?Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWi
Feb 22, 2024 • 45:36
216 - Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend’s Back (w/ Chris Potter)
This week on Just Jack & Will, get ex-cited to talk about ex-es as Sean & Eric get back in touch with episode 216. They talk about the very touching A-story, the very funny B-story, and all the other important topics: Stove Top Stuffing, Marlo Thomas, and Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows. Then, they welcome Heartland star Chris Potter to talk about playing Will’s ex-boyfriend, and also tying Eric to a chair in Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years. Chrome, black leather, a shower for six, DONE!Have a questi
Feb 22, 2024 • 58:14
214 - Acting Out (w/ Al Roker)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all location, location, location, as Sean & Eric review “Acting Out,” the first on-location episode of Will & Grace! They discuss hitting your marks while riding a bicycle, the joys of a classic walk-and-talk, the origin of the “Faye Dunaway in a wig cap” line, and talk a whole lot about Tootsie. Then, they welcome the iconic Al Roker to talk about his long history of “as himself” cameos, the real life event that inspired this episode, his
Feb 15, 2024 • 1:00:31
213 - Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He’s Kept Me In The Closet And I’m So Sad (w/ Perry King)
This week on Just Jack & Will, lotta dads, lotta daddies as Sean & Eric give a lifetime achievement award to episode 213 of Will & Grace. They talk about having to wait awkwardly for your takeout, sing the theme song to Baretta, and spend plenty of time reminiscing about the legend Sydney Pollack. Then, they welcome a true cult icon, the fabulous Perry King, to talk about playing John Marshall in this episode, and whether he really would go see the Backstreet Boys, but in all honesty they just w
Feb 1, 2024 • 51:34
212 - He’s Come Undone (w/ Markus Flanagan)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality actors on a set, working with Mike Nichols, Jimmy Burrows’ Zen directing style and more. I get Showtime, that’s sex.Have a question about Will & Grace
Jan 25, 2024 • 55:34
211 - Seeds Of Discontent (w/ Megyn Price)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about Tupperware parties, directing yourself, and the scenes that were cut for “too much chemistry.” Just put the junk in the cup.Have a question about Will
Jan 18, 2024 • 52:50
210 - Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy (w/ Kristin Chenoweth)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts and fan of the show, Kristin Chenoweth to discuss Broadway, lip licks, Jimmy Burrows, and her favorite movie of 2023. Win, win win. Sneaky, sneaky, s
Jan 11, 2024 • 53:21
209 - I Never Promised You An Olive Garden (w/ Penn Badgley)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley to discuss his first on-screen appearance ever, as Boy #1 in this very episode of Will & Grace! Why are you screaming at me?Have a question about
Jan 11, 2024 • 52:33
208 - Terms Of Employment (w/ Bob Clendenin)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraordinaire Bob Clendenin to talk about shooting multiple takes of the training video, getting a compliment from Jim Burrows, and why it’
Jan 4, 2024 • 53:58
206 - To Serve And Disinfect (w/ Steve Sandoval)
This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, production staple from the start to the end of Will & Grace, Steve “Ball” Sandoval joins them to explain exactly what a production
Dec 21, 2023 • 49:36
207 - Homo For The Holidays (w/ Veronica Cartwright)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of wine Will drinks. Then, they welcome acting legend and Jack’s actual mother, Veronica Cartwright, to talk about revisiting this episode, wonder why she n
Dec 21, 2023 • 54:29
205 - Polk Defeats Truman (w/ Jeff Greenstein)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk about the original draft of this script, and just how collaborative the writing process was. I guess there’s no arguing with frontier logic. Have a q
Dec 7, 2023 • 49:19
204 - Whose Mom Is It Anyway? (W/ Peter Gurski)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are all-singin’, all-dancin’ when Debbie Reynolds returns as Bobbi Adler. They talk about daylight savings, The Music Person, the Virgin Megastore, Death Of A Salesperson, Nash Bridges, and taking suggestions from the floor. Then, Will & Grace art department staple, and lead set decorator for the reboot, Peter Gurski joins them to talk about the work that went into creating new sets every week, and to show off his collection of Will & Grace access passe
Nov 30, 2023 • 56:50
203 - Das Boob (w/ Lori Eskowitz-Carter)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have a stacked episode to get a feel for, as they handle 203, “Das Boob.” They talk about (and through) invisible braces, perform the original deleted opening scene, and try to figure out why John Gregorio became Donald Dorio, and just what happened to Judy Lombardosi. Then, costume designer extraordinaire Lori Eskowitz-Carter joins them to talk about how challenging it was and how little time she had to create the iconic exploding Waterbra. Yeah. The l
Nov 23, 2023 • 49:05
202 - Election (w/ Adam Barr)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric elect to cover “Election,” the second episode of Will & Grace’s second season, and note a delightful new edginess to their characters. They talk about the large guest cast, clarify that neither of them were Dharma or Greg, and Sean reminisces about how friendly to work with that bird wasn’t. Then, they welcome back writer Adam Barr to discuss big group scenes and B-stories. Guapo, Guapo, Guapo. There, there, there.Have a question about Will & Grace, esp
Nov 16, 2023 • 48:18
122 - Object Of My Rejection (Live at Tribeca w/ Debra Messing)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric close out Season 1 of Will & Grace with a special live show recorded June 12, 2023 at the SVA Theatre for the Tribeca Film Festival. They talk about Tonys, Shelley Morrison, & insuring a sports car, then welcome their special guest Debra Messing. The three talk about their character growth and hair cuts over Season 1, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce about the one line that’s never left them. Tonight on Springer
Nov 9, 2023 • 55:55
201 - Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? (w/ James Burrows)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric crack open the second season of Will & Grace, with the titular best friends handling their codependency by moving ten feet apart, and Jack living with his new green card bride Rosario in the back of Karen’s penthouse. They discuss VHS tapes, the summer reruns that brought the show to a bigger audience, appearing in your nude, and the invention of the online reservation, and Eric talks about the first scene where he really felt comfortable as the leading
Nov 9, 2023 • 51:58
121 - Alley Cats (w/ Alex Herschlag)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric score big as they break down the ultra-competitive Alley Cats. They discuss KissCams, Free Enterprise, playing games with Biff and Reg, and Riverdance. Then, they welcome writer Alex Herschlag to talk about this very silly B story and the deleted scene that gets the A Story to the bowling lanes. She’s got a winner’s thirst, Will.Have a question about Will & Grace, Season 1 or 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text t
Nov 2, 2023 • 51:11
120 - Saving Grace (w/ Peter Chakos)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are really tickled by guest star Miguel Ferrer and his deadpan delivery. They discuss Lucky Chums, the large number of Easter egg names and faces that appear, auditioning for Down With Love, and talk about the jokes they wrote for each other throughout the series. Then, they welcome Peter Chakos, the editor of the entire original run of Will & Grace, to talk about the many tricks he’d have to employ when, like this episode, he was g
Oct 26, 2023 • 48:47
119 - Will Works Out (w/ Jon Kinnally)
This week on Just Jack & Will, there’s a lot to work out as Sean & Eric review “Will Works Out,” the only episode from the original run that was never shown in syndication. They talk about mp3.com, hollow weights, Barbra Streisand, and Jack’s silent “Funkytown.” Then, they welcome key Will & Grace writer Jon Kinnally to dig deep about this episode and its themes. Here’s a dozen shares of G.E.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear them! E
Oct 19, 2023 • 52:22
118 - Grace, Replaced (w/ Tim Kaiser)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the debut episode for Molly Shannon’s fan favorite character, Val. They talk about kissing contests, rigged outfits, cinched jumpsuits, and wonder about all the deleted scenes in this hilarious show. Then, they welcome their producer extraordinaire, from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, Tim Kaiser comes by to explain how a TV producer gets a show like Will & Grace from script to screen. So sickie won’t be sickie anymore
Oct 12, 2023 • 52:29
117 - Secrets and Lays (w/ Dava Savel)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric talk about the first out-of-town episode of Will & Grace, as the crew head to Karen’s cabin in Vermont to distract Will from an unhappy anniversary. They cover fake snow, undercooked roasts, pre-show rituals, and talk about a deleted scene starring a famous TV dad. Then, they welcome the writer of this episode and many other fabulous programs, Dava Savel, to talk about her season on the show, her original draft script, and the famou
Oct 5, 2023 • 58:57
116 - Yours, Mine or Ours (w/ Scott Icenogle)
This week on Just Jack & Will, will he/won’t he and is he/isn’t he, as Will and Grace find themselves fighting over the same guy in one of series co-creator Max Mutchnick’s favorite-ever episodes. Sean & Eric discuss the usual: needlepoint, elevator doors, golf clubs, cabanas, and gaydar, oh my. Then, they welcome composer and Sean’s actual human husband, Scott Icenogle, to talk about watching Sean watch his own show, and what Will & Grace taping Scotty saw before they even
Sep 28, 2023 • 49:13
113 - The Unsinkable Mommy Adler (w/ Lori Eskowitz-Carter)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric find themselves singin’ in the praise as they review the great Debbie Reynolds’ debut as Bobbi Adler. They talk about popcorn shrimp, card game logic, stage echoes, and the fantastic blooper that really stole the show. Then, they welcome their costume designer on every season of Will & Grace, and even in their personal lives, the wonderful Lori Eskowitz-Carter, to talk about the look of all four main characters, and to tell stories
Sep 14, 2023 • 54:49
114 and 115 - Big Brother Is Coming (w/ Max Mutchnick and David Kohan)
This week on Just Jack & Will, oh brother, it’s a big bonus size two-parter, the first To Be Continued in Will & Grace history! Sean & Eric cover both installments of this family affair, as Will’s estranged brother Sam comes to town, and it takes Grace to make the peace, to break the peace, and Jack and Karen to lay down some hard truths. Then, they welcome co-creators and co-writers of these episodes, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, to talk about building out our characters’ family lives, FINGO-
Sep 14, 2023 • 1:02:05
111 - Will On Ice (w/ Michael Patrick King)
This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all nice on ice as Sean and Eric review an early Will & Grace episode which was inexplicably aired eleventh. They discuss gray chest hairs, Dominican parades, Hot Pot Guy, and the first celebrity who ever appeared as themselves, figure skating legend Rudy Galindo. Then, they welcome Sex And The City/And Just Like That… writer/director/producer Michael Patrick King to talk about writing this episode, his time on the show, and refusing notes fro
Aug 31, 2023 • 58:24
112 - My Fair Maid-y (w/ Adam Barr)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review an episode of Will & Grace that’s maid to order. They discuss the original guest star, remember the great Wendie Jo Sperber, and talk Zen gardens, tennis rackets, and staplers, oh my. Then, they welcome the writer of the episode, the fabulous Adam Barr, who does not remember this one fondly, but might be pleasantly surprised. Poor Eve!Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.
Aug 31, 2023 • 53:07
110 - The Big Vent (w/ Glenda Rovello)
This week on Just Jack & Will, eavesdrop as Sean and Eric review a Will & Grace episode about drama overheard and drama performed. Sean doesn’t remember a second of it, Eric doesn’t remember how it ends, so neither of them is prepared for Untitled Jack McFarland Fall Project Entitled Jack: A Meditation In Three Parts. Then, they welcome production designer extraordinaire Glenda Rovello to talk about creating the sets and styles of the show from the very beginning. ¡Hola!Have a question about Wil
Aug 24, 2023 • 52:42
109 - The Truth About Will And Dogs (w/ Jim Colucci)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review the debut of Klaus von Puppy! They talk about their own rescue dogs, Eric explains the many degrees of separation contained in a single joke, and the guys round-up every one of the pop culture references in the episode. Then, they welcome Jim Colucci, the author of Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored, to talk about his personal relationship to the show and his experience writing the book on set in Season 6. May we bite your sno
Aug 17, 2023 • 51:20
108 - The Buying Game (w/ Bob Greenblatt)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review an episode about Jack’s magic fingers and Grace’s magic tears. They talk about Eric’s accents, Sean’s physical business, and are compelled to look up “dolphin shorts and slouch socks.” Then, they welcome Bob Greenblatt, the chairman of NBCUniversal at the time of the Will & Grace reboot, to discuss his fandom of the original show, the changing landscape of gay representation on TV throughout the 90s, and we learn the origin of the reboot’s orig
Aug 3, 2023 • 54:22
107 - Where There's A Will, There's No Way (w/ Julian McMahon)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean and Eric review the episode where Grace puts a moratorium on fun in a misguided attempt to save her love life. Topics include Lilith Fair, headstands, taxes, and Rolodexes, and they wonder where exactly Jack lives at this point in the series. Then, they welcome actor Julian McMahon to talk about his single scene appearance as “Hot Guy In Elevator,” the early days of cable TV, and the very zen piece of advice he received from Jim Burrows. Bok Choy?
Aug 3, 2023 • 58:09
106 - William, Tell (w/ David Kohan)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review “William, Tell,” an episode with a very interesting backstory. They talk about splitting up Jack with Grace and Will with Karen, performing phone calls live, and how the show is already able to incorporate sincere emotional moments among the jokes. Then, they welcome co-creator David Kohan to discuss the original idea for this episode, and the limits of those sincere moments in the context of 1998 network television. Enjoy this e
Jul 27, 2023 • 52:21
105 - Boo! Humbug (w/ Tracy Poust)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the first Halloween episode of Will & Grace, and at least one of them isn’t charmed. They talk about Harlin’s eerily silent children, Grace’s Laura Petrie look, and use this episode’s formula to work out what their drag queen names would be. Then, they welcome the co-writer of the episode, Tracy Poust, who tells them the complicated backstory of how this script made it to air. Let’s shuck right down to the cob.Have a question about Will & Grace,
Jul 13, 2023 • 52:31
104 - Between A Rock And Harlin's Place (w/ Gary Grubbs)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the episode that gave the world “Just Jack” and at least one of them is distracted by their own comic delivery. They talk about Jack & Karen’s strange dance, all the behind-the-scenes cameos in the cafe, and debate whether or not Grace’s catastrophic interior design is really all that bad. Then, they welcome the original Will & Grace guest star, Gary Grubbs, to talk all things Harlin Polk. And that’s with a bang. Hav
Jul 13, 2023 • 53:03
103 - Head Case (w/ Debra Messing)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are joined by the one-and-only Debra Messing to review the third episode of Will & Grace, in which an argument over the size of their bathrooms causes friction. They talk about Deb’s memories of being cast, golden gifts from executives, what they learned from their bloopers, and much more. Then, they go through episode three together scene-by-scene, noting all the lines they love, and all the hats they regret. It’s Just Jack…& W
Jul 6, 2023 • 50:41
102 - A New Lease On Life (w/ James Burrows)
This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the second episode of Will & Grace, in which Grace moves in and Karen and Jack finally meet. They reenact a scene, talk about blow-up dolls, salad acting, and touching stomachs, and Sean struggles a little with early Jack. Then, they welcome legendary director James Burrows to talk about directing every single episode of Will & Grace. Peter Paul & Mary, you listeners are fabulous.Have a question about Will & Grace
Jun 29, 2023 • 45:22
101 - The Pilot (w/ Max Mutchnick)
On the first episode of Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the Will & Grace pilot, finding lots to love and some hairstyles to regret. They talk about the sharp writing, the vivid sets, the little details that can indicate a character’s backstory, and wonder how on earth anyone could have missed that Will is gay. Then, they welcome co-creator Max Mutchnick as their very first guest, who tells us about everything from the original show pitch to casting to the theme song. Sh
Jun 22, 2023 • 1:02:59
Episode 0
On this introductory episode of Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric take a Moment Of Presentness and find out about each other’s lives and careers before they even met! We learn about nine pound bowls of pasta, Super Bowl commercials, Street Justice, their auditions for Will & Jack, the original fifth character, and much more. Spend some time getting to know about Sean, Eric, and their friendship before the epic rewatch begins!Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear th
Jun 22, 2023 • 38:06
Introducing Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack
An iconic duo is back! Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack return to host the ultimate Will & Grace re-watch podcast. Each week on JUST JACK & WILL, Sean, who has never seen it before, and Eric, who may have seen it too much, break down an episode of Will & Grace with charm and chemistry. They revisit jokes, share never before heard stories, reunite with their fellow cast members and fabulous guest stars, and showcase the team who helped Will & Grace win an astounding 18 Emmy Awards. Subscribe to Siri
Jun 5, 2023 • 2:27