Unpacking The Toolbox

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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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  • JKB94
    It’s Fun
    Each time I rewatch a Scandal episode there are new tidbits or characters I may have missed. This podcast does a nice job going over background, behind the scenes and anecdotal things to complement my rewatch. Small suggestion- hosts talk over each other and guests, makes it hard to follow. Also , maybe cut back on the profanity.
  • GeoffreyWithJ
    Best of the best!
    This is the most engaging podcast I’ve ever listened to! I was delighted to discover that there was a rewatch podcast, so I dove back in. Scandal is still delicious the second (or third) time around all on its own, but with Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz reliving their memories and dishing on key scenes, this podcast really takes it to the next level! I didn’t think I could love this show or these characters more, but now I want to hang out with them all over again! They’re so down-to-earth and relatable that it’s like joining your friends for a backyard BBQ while they talk about old times and catch up with each other. I need this podcast to cover every single episode so that I can hear all the back stories behind them. Oh! And Betsy Beers joined them during the SAG-AFTRA strike to showcase the behind-the-scenes crew and all they did to make the show the monster hit it was! Katie, Guillermo, and Betsy are so good at drawing out everyone's best stories. I have never enjoyed a podcast so much that I don’t dare skip an episode — I don’t want to miss out on all the good stuff… and it’s chock full of good stuff!
  • Cimplie
    LOVE IT!!
    I am SO excited to find this podcast! Katie and G are SO FUNNY!! And the love they have for this show just excites me more!! Lets go all the OG Gladiators!! I really hope you guys are coming back!! We haven't had new episodes since August 2024. Please come back we love you!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
  • Ngdsrycjgiu
    WHERE ARE YOU?
    Why can’t we know if this is ever coming back???
  • loverofscandal
    COME BACK PLEASE
    When will you guys be back? Really missing the episodes. Did the podcast get cancelled?
  • 82GG
    Where are yall!
    love this podcast…where did you go???
  • Creh-Shawn
    🩵
    Love the Podcast! But PLEASE stop talking over each other. Specially when there are guest! Can’t even hear the end of stories being told because of the interruptions. And the “wow” “omg” “yes”
  • Savvedlady
    The president’s wife
    I, hate Mellie Grant!!!!
  • SweetSouthernSass
    Katie please stop the clapping
    Love scandal and all the actors. Fun pod to listen to but Katie please stop the clapping, when you listen with headphones it's really annoying
  • Master A. Chu
    Scandal forever
    Don’t come after me but I never watched scandal when it aired on prime time. But I just finished watching the entire show! O MY GAWD …so good. Thank you Katie and G for this podcast. It’s kinda hard to wrap my head around how funny, relatable and normal you guys are in real life after watching your guys on TV. I can’t wait for more unpacking!
  • Nicole80017
    Must Listen!
    A must listen for any Scandal Fan! Listening to Katie and Guillermo is like hanging out with friends every week. I love hearing all of the behind the scenes and interviews with cast members. The absolute best!
  • waleriax
    Love it
    One of my favorite podcasts and one of my favorite shows
  • @lex s.
    More talk about the episode?
    Love Katie and G. They are hilarious and have great chemistry, but PLEASE talk about the actual episode more 😩
  • MobMcFly
    Columbus brought me back!!!
    I stopped listening after awhile. The amends was worth the wait. 🔥🔥🔥
  • LADH
    Love It, But…
    This episode with Columbus was the one I most wanted to hear and y’all all three talked at the same time so we can’t even hear what he’s saying!! Come on guys! I love this so very much, but sometimes the side stories become a little too much, and I wish we could keep it more focused on the show and behind the scenes stories that are show related.
  • OmegaFresh
    LYLAS!!
    This rewatch pod is THE best! Love these two sweeties so much. Alllllll the inside scoop for all the Gladiators and so much fun actor intel for anyone who wants to know about that BTS life. Loves it!…mean it.
  • rrrrr6262
    The best day ever!!
    I’m so excited to here Katie and G. Having Shonda on for this first episode was the best idea. Loved hearing how everyone was hired. Also, I’m listening at a fast speed to keep up with the Scandal theme. Just started rewatching the pilot. Omg. It’s even better the second time.
  • Vmhey
    LOVE Y’ALL
    SO glad the podcast is back. Love all the guests but love both of you!!!! Please do all 7 seasons lol
  • AmeliaCat
    Not always about Scandal
    Katie and G have great chemistry and that can be fun when they are interviewing a fellow castmate but can be tedious when it’s just them talking about everything BUT Scandal. It’s getting less and less about the show and more about their friendship.
  • QueenSugarToni
    Reliving the Gladiator
    I am totally reliving my Gladiator moments on Hulu and now listening to this magical and amazing podcast! I am totally hooked!!!🧰
  • Loops511
    Scandalfan.
    Loved the pod I initially. Great way to relive a memorable show. And thank you for your time and effort. But disappointingly it’s quality has been slipping. Your banter can be fun in small doses but kinda hard when it’s nearly half the pod.
  • IOB22
    Love it!!!
    I think the only thing better than having a dedicated “rewatch” Scandal podcast, is getting to know Katie and G. They are hilarious and the perfect pair to help us rewatch Scandal.
  • LANFLAN
    Excellent! Very entertaining!
    I just started rewatching Scandal a month ago! I saw an article about this podcast today! Coincidence! So excited to listen this! Will make my rewatch even better!
  • AUTerri
    what happened? no new episodes
    what the heck happened? why no new episodes from yall without any explanation to your fans?
  • Jone$$$$
    New episodes??
    all I see are repeat episodes? are you guys done covering the series? If so can we get a update on the podcast of what’s happening? hope you guys come back
  • Dydjfiijifddguyh
    This normally would’ve been five stars, but…
    Normally, this would’ve gotten all the stars for me, but the actor strike has been over for months now, and they’re still giving us repeats. It’s so annoying. All I want is new content. what is really annoying on top of all that is they don’t label the repeats as repeats so you get excited that there’s a new one and then you realize I’ve heard this already.
  • JenN3889
    One of the best rewatch podcast!
    Nonetheless it has been incredibly irritating all the amounts of repeats. I get it, the strike etc… but would it kill somebody to record a 5 min something advising of the future of the podcast? The chemistry between Katie and Guillermo is soul-mate like. It puts a smile on my face, the theme song is 10/10 I sing it all freaking day. I hope after they end the seasons they continue doing a podcast together!
  • valiegirl26
    Fun rewatch pod - love the banter!
    Scandal was one of my favorite shows and I’m really enjoying this podcast so far. Sure there’s a lot of cursing so listen with caution if around younger ears but I love hearing all about the behind the scenes and what things were like on set. Excited for more!! Edit: lately this keeps coming up on my feed with “new episodes” but they’re just all repeat, not sure why that’s happening but it’s very annoying. At least mark it as a repeat episode.
  • Jo_Jo1234567890987654321
    Where is the new content?!
    I absolutely loved listening to this podcast every Thursday, but now every notification I receive is for an episode I’ve already heard. Ahh.
  • Kiraz76
    Irritated
    I have loved the podcast especially learning about various aspects of making a show. For example, what the show runner does, costume designers, make up artists. I have enjoyed the interviews. But lately the podcast will come to the top of my feed as if there is a new show but it’s a repeat of shows I’ve already listened to. That’s pretty irritating. But I still give this podcast a 5 because I have learned so much. Not just about each episode thus far of Scandal but also about the human beings who helped on the show. Their stories are inspiring.
  • Whozur
    Love!
    I’m new to Scandal and am a bit ahead of the podcast, but I love the dynamic between Katie and Guillermo. I hope they continue for the whole series!
  • SLAYYYYY135
    Love it.
    Best rewatch podcast ever! Looking forward to new episodes. 😁
  • SKGSR
    Next season pls
    Love this podcast. Now that the strike is over, give us new episodes!
  • Theresa Joy
    Hosts having the most fun
    The best rewatch podcasts have hosts that seem like best friends, and this one is no exception. It’s just a blast listening to them talk
  • Scorpio's Smile
    Ha!
    I'm rewatching Scandal and now when it's on, I find myself singing "It's the Scandal rewatch podcast show..." it makes me laugh so much!!!😂😂
  • KJoy75
    Love it
    I love this podcast. It gives me another opportunity to watch Scandal and hear the background stories. I love it.
  • StephLee757
    More focus on show please!
    I love their personalities and banter but it always feel like the breakdown of the show is an afterthought to their conversation. A consistent format to follow would be helpful.
  • rebelsblue35
    MY FAVORITE PODCAST
    I usually only like true crime podcasts but y’all…. The chemistry, the jokes, the stories, everything I never knew I needed! I’ve watched the series countless times and this makes the show so much better! I need more episodes than one a week love y’all!
  • Cyelkirk
    Eff yeah!
    Love them both and how fun to go back through one of my favorite shows of all time with them!
  • Blanca Yaneth
    Needs structure
    Love scandal and these two together and their chemistry. If the show was called “Katie and G talk about nothing” I’d tune in and give it 5 stars. But it’s not about nothing. They spend way too much time talking about irrelevant things. I want more stuff that is actually about scandal and a tad more structure. Not too much. Just some.
  • Bella von Hofman
    Scandalfam
    I am IN LOVE with these two! This whole cast. I will always be obsessed with anything scandal!! I’m so in love with G and katie’s laugh their friendship is pure gold.
  • c.denaro
    Love the podcast!
    Watched Scandal when it was first aired and doing a rewatch with my boyfriend. Great guests, recaps of episodes and Katie and Guillermo are so funny together!! Katie’s laugh IS EVERYTHINGGGGGG!!!
  • ItsChrisHere
    Guillermo and Katie slay 🥰
    I follow Guillermo on instagram and saw this podcast. Inspired a rewatch along with the podcast once a week. There are spoilers. This is definitely for the OG gladiators. It’s rated explicit so why the backlash for cursing in reviews is absurd. So good to hear the backstories as well as the review of the show. Love you two!
  • *dk**
    Quinn and Huck!!!!
    I love how funny they are together!! My one request is an episode with Hollis Doyle!! He is so evil lol
  • ceb7766
    Frustrated by spoilers!
    Loving the podcast overall!! I’m just frustrated with the amount of spoilers casually shared w/o a second thought. I watched 3/4 of the series a long time ago and was looking forward to finishing it along with the podcast. I still will, but what a bummer that so many major spoilers are being dropped already! I’m only on episode 5! I’d loved to be surprised during each episode with details and plot twists I’d forgotten. I’m enjoying the energy of the show and how excited the hosts are.
  • E Diddy 69
    Gladiators are the best!
    Love love love this podcast! I recommended to my mom who also loves Scandal and she’s listening now too. Love the side stories and am formally requesting all the dirty dirty! Thanks Katie and Guillermo. Love you!
  • ept4813
    Love it!
    Patiently waiting for Jakes first appearance this season! I love how they are into the show just like the fans!
  • Christine Wise
    Living for this podcast!!!!
    I saw a TikTok with Kerry that was telling people to go listen to this podcast! I was considering a rewatch but this show put into action and I am not mad. Best idea ever! The best part is that Katie and Guillermo are as big of fans of the show as we are. They love the same moments I do and get stoked about the storylines that all Gladiators do. Loving this experience. Side note Katie and G are incredible at hosting.
  • 5Calli
    Gladiators unite
    This is such an awesome podcast. I was a Scandaloholic and I love rewatching the episodes and hearing real life stories that happened during the taping and getting all the juice. I love Guillermo and Katie!
  • JuliaBakerFan
    Happy Birthday Mr President episode
    Love this podcast! But the Thomas Jefferson Sally Hemings discussion on the Happy Birthday Mr President episode made me cringe. They weren’t in love with each other. She was his property and most likely a teenager at the time. Rather than an affair, it was actually a crime.
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