Unpacking The Toolbox
Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts
Shondaland Audio in partnership with iHeartPodcasts present: Unpacking The Toolbox. Each week, BFFs and Scandal co-stars Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz dive into an episode of Scandal, reliving their favorite memories from the set and breaking down the episode with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and even more laughs. Joined by some of their fellow Scandal stars, Katie and Guillermo are sure to cover it all from the Olitz romance to the down-and-dirty deeds as Huckleberry Quinn. Calling all #Gladiators – Come join the Scandal fam for new episodes every Thursday, starting February 9th.
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101: Sweet Baby w/ Shonda Rhimes
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02/09/23 • 73 min
The one-and-only creator of Scandal, Shonda Rhimes joins Katie and Guillermo in their inaugural episode of Unpacking The Toolbox, covering the famous pilot that started it all. Guillermo is shocked to learn where “Gladiators in suits” came from, and Katie shares her once in a lifetime casting story. Plus, Shonda discusses never-before-heard details about the development process for the show, but not before Katie and Guillermo applaud themselves for still fitting into their Scandal shirts from ten years ago.
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107: Grant: For the People w/ Kerry Washington
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03/23/23 • 52 min
In an emotional episode, Katie and Guillermo welcome Kerry Washington to dive into life at the end of the first season, and what the future held for the Scandal fam. Kerry shares her casting story, how she felt destined for the role and the importance of being true to yourself on the screen. Plus, Kerry jokes how her romance with Fitz was her second-longest relationship after her husband, and Katie discovers a brand new nickname for Guillermo.
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104: Enemy of the State w/ Liza Weil
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03/02/23 • 54 min
During their rewatch of this shocking episode all about President Fitz’ affair with a young intern, Katie and Guillermo decided there was no better guest to bring on than the infamous Amanda Tanner herself, Liza Weil. Liza opens up about her difficulties during the audition process, all the way to the moment she asked to be in the harness when Amanda Tanner was pulled out of the river. Plus, Katie and Guillermo discuss hiking, enormous wine glasses and the necessity of letting out a little air during tense scenes... which of course means fart sounds galore.
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102: Dirty Little Secrets
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02/16/23 • 46 min
Katie and Guillermo dive into the second episode of Scandal while sharing some dirty little secrets of their own: Guillermo has a piece of the Scandal set in his home and Katie was terrified of having an on-screen fling with Gideon Wallace, played by Brendan Hines. It’s an episode that breaks down continuity errors, G’s special fan encounters, and... champion figure skater Oksana Baiul.
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209: Blown Away w/ Darby Stanchfield
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05/25/23 • 48 min
Katie and Guillermo practice their eye-hugging with the one and only Darby Stanchfield, AKA Sassy Abby, AKA Big Red, AKA Abby Whelan! Darby shares the story of her stare-down with Shonda Rhimes and what it was like to silently stick her fingers in Joshua Malina’s mouth... Plus, Katie & Guillermo dive into important moments from the episode, like when Huck finally gets laid.
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105: Crash and Burn
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03/09/23 • 56 min
As Katie starts this episode stuffed from an enormous lunch, it’s the perfect time for she and Guillermo to break down their favorite on-set meals, as well as how eating on camera can be the ultimate acting challenge. Then, Katie and Guillermo get into the shocking events of the episode, including the introduction of Charlie, “Huck-cam” and the return of the tear stick (or lack thereof!) in their emotional performances. Plus, Katie exposes her inability to name former presidents before reading some hilarious Tweets of the Times.
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103: Hell Hath No Fury
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02/23/23 • 58 min
Katie and Guillermo gush about how cool Harrison was in the early episodes of Scandal as the OPA team handles a twist-filled case. Huckleberry Quinn throws in some twists of their own as they discuss epic monologues, how hard it can be to cry under pressure, and... Tony Goldwyn’s abs? Plus, they both share some very personal feelings about the episode, and a possible connection they found on the dark web.
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BONUS: Oscar Winner Sergio Lopez-Rivera Unpacks the Industry
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10/12/23 • 52 min
Joining Katie, Guillermo and Betsy to unpack his career path is Oscar-winning makeup artist Sergio Lopez-Rivera. His love for fashion and design at a young age led him on an incredible journey from Spain to LA, beginning as a driver for some famous names that led to a breakout career filled with heartfelt moments.
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106: The Trail w/ Tony Goldwyn
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03/16/23 • 52 min
The one-and-only President Fitzgerald Grant joins Katie & Guillermo on this week’s episode to talk about everything from joining the Scandal cast, to what it was like directing the crazy OPA team. Plus, Tony Goldwyn shares his experiences breaking into the limelight as a sex symbol at 50 years old, being killed by Jason in Friday the 13th, and the “one minute” scene. And no episode would be complete without Katie & Guillermo talking about food – namely how Guillermo couldn’t eat on set as Homeless Huck, and why Katie thinks they should all make jam in Vermont.
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201: White Hat's Off w/ Joshua Malina
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03/30/23 • 56 min
Joshua Malina, our resident David Rosen and king of lawyer-speak is here to join Katie and Guillermo as they dive into life on set, prepping (or not prepping) before filming, and pranks on set. Josh messed with everyone on set except for Shonda Rhimes and Guillermo, and he explains exactly why. Then, Josh explains his casting process, and how he became a series regular. Plus, Katie & G break down some amazing quotes from the episode and realize that Katie is a terrible driver.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unpacking The Toolbox have?
Unpacking The Toolbox currently has 88 episodes available.
What topics does Unpacking The Toolbox cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, After Shows and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Unpacking The Toolbox?
The episode title '101: Sweet Baby w/ Shonda Rhimes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unpacking The Toolbox?
The average episode length on Unpacking The Toolbox is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unpacking The Toolbox released?
Episodes of Unpacking The Toolbox are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unpacking The Toolbox?
The first episode of Unpacking The Toolbox was released on Feb 2, 2023.
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