Andy Muschietti (Executive Producer, Director) and Barbara Muschietti (Executive Producer) return to unpack Episode Two, from Charlotte Hanlon’s introduction, to the show’s evolving themes of fear, family, and belonging. And, of course, we break down those two unforgettable scare sequences, Juniper Hill, and Dick Hallorann’s importance to Derry. Then, one of the series concept artists, Vincent Proce, joins Marc and Princess to reveal how some of Derry’s nightmarish monsters take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Marc Bernardin and Princess Weekes debrief Episode One: from Cold War dread and small-town rot, to why The Music Man is the perfect needle-drop for a town with secrets. Then, Executive Producers Andy & Barbara Muschietti, with Andy in the director’s chair for this episode, join us to discuss origin stories, how It: Welcome to Derry evolved from the It films into an eight-episode series, the concept of a 27-year cycle, creating new characters and terrors, and how they balance providing answers with the power of the unknown. Spoilers for Episode 1 throughout. Watch first, then press play…and don’t forget your flashlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Official IT: Welcome to Derry Podcast takes you deep into the sewers of Maine’s most sinister suburb and behind the scenes of HBO’s new series. Hosted by Marc Bernardin and Princess Weekes, each episode features conversations with the cast, crew, and creative visionaries who bring to life the history, horror, and lore at the center of Welcome to Derry. From world-building and creature design to the legacy of fear that haunts every street, this is your invitation to explore the origins of IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices