Nearly 20 years ago, “Bones” premiered on Fox. Now it’s time to go back and dig deeper! (Unlike the forensic excavation on the show, we don’t mean this literally.) Stars Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo are taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the murders, the characters, the sometimes-grisly bodies, and everything else you never knew about the show. Launching September 18, from Lemonada Media.
Welcome back to the Jeffersonian! We'll be recapping each episode of Bones in order, so please join us today for a behind-the-scenes trip back to 2005 and the pilot of Bones. In this episode, Emily spills all the details of the Bones audition process and reveals how she landed the role of Dr. Temperance Brennan. Carla takes us on a highlight reel of the pilot’s sexiest moments (from Angela’s boobs to Brennan’s boobs and everything in between). And Emily shares the secret to her on-screen chemistry with David Boreanaz (Seeley Booth), which is palpable even from the very first episode of the show (we all saw that scene at the gun range).
The jury’s out on whether or not he’s king of the lab, but there’s no doubt about it – T.J. Thyne is the king of our hearts. Emily and Carla sit down (or should we say, snuggle up) with T.J. Thyne, their friend and Bones co-star who played the secretly rich bug and slime expert slash conspiracy theorist, Jack Hodgins, on all 12 seasons of the show. T.J. talks about how he got cast on Bones, his favorite memories from set, and his on-screen chemistry with Michaela Conlin (Angela Montenegro). Plus, T.J. tells the story of how he and Emily got in trouble while shooting the pilot episode of Bones.
This week on Boneheads, Emily Deschanel and Carla “Drama” Gallo unpack everything from the second-ever episode of Bones. They talk about the skin condition, they talk about the flesh-eating beetles, they talk about Tessa! Inspired by the episode's deadly affair, Carla reveals who (or, more accurately, what) she’s currently having a secret love affair with. Then, the duo takes us behind the scenes on the Fox lot, where they worked side-by-side with the casts of other hit shows like Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and Arrested Development. And finally, an answer to the question we’ve all been asking – is Seeley Booth lactose intolerant?
Sex. Lies. Blackmail. Suicide. Or is it murder? All of this and more on this week’s episode of Boneheads, as Emily and Carla re-examine the case of Nestor Olivos, elite prep school student and son of the Venezuelan ambassador. They answer all your most pressing questions about those sex tapes – Was it awkward for the actors to film? What’s the deal with the eyeroll? And were they as kinky as Zack seemed to think they were? Plus, Emily tells the story of a surprise superstar musician coming to visit the set, which leads to a walk down memory lane of all the iconic musical guests from Bones (Cyndi Lauper, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Mötley Crüe, Heavy D). And, Emily and Carla answer your fan questions!
This week on Boneheads, we’re going inside the belly of the beast (literally). Emily and Carla take us on a trip to the most sexually charged town in America – Aurora, Washington – where they look back at the many interesting townsfolk Booth and Brennan encountered there, from hot delivery people to cannibalistic doctors. Emily sets the record straight on whether or not you can actually ship human remains in the mail, which, as we find out, she knows about from personal experience. Plus, Emily and Carla answer your fan questions about their favorite episodes from Season 1.
Come along with Emily and Carla as they unpack the saddest episode of Bones EVER! Emily talks about crying on set, nailing those heart-to-heart scenes with Michaela, and how she managed to shed a single tear in this episode. And just in time for spooky season, the duo share their most frightening makeup, hair, and wardrobe horror stories of all time. Plus, emergency credit cards, free cell phones, and Emily’s adventures at the podiatrist. Will Emily and Carla end up on wikiFeet by the end of this episode? Only time will tell.
DC’s hottest club is… Boneheads! This place has everything: flimsy walls, belly button rings, a modern mummy, a forensic anthropologist on meth. That’s right – this week, Emily and Carla are revisiting Episode 106 of Bones, The Man in the Wall. Emily shares behind-the-scenes stories about her club-going outfit, dubbing her lines, and how she prepared to act like she was on drugs. Plus, Emily and Carla answer a fan question about all the hard words they had to pronounce on the show.
It’s a Hart Hanson special! This week on Boneheads, Emily and Carla are joined by none other than the creator of Bones himself, Hart Hanson. Get the ultimate insider scoop as Hart dives into everything that brought the iconic show to life – from his journey to joining the project, to casting Emily as Brennan, and unforgettable memories from filming the pilot (yes, including the “I can be a duck” scene). Hart talks about saying goodbye to beloved characters like Goodman and Zack, bringing in fan favorites like Cam and Sweets, and how they kept things fresh with a rotating cast of Squinterns. Plus, Hart tells the story of Emily’s Season 1 birthday surprise gone wrong.
It’s our first Epps-isode! Emily kicks us off with some cold goss about this episode's guest stars, Heath Freeman (Howard Epps) and Rachelle Lefevre (Amy Morton). She and Carla unpack that iconic opening sequence (Booth: Reason for wanting a gun? Brennan: To shoot people), and Emily talks about what it was like filming those fun, playful scenes with David Boreanaz. Then, the duo reflects on their friendship, and Carla analyzes the difference between "Bones Emily" and "Post-Bones Emily." And finally, did they ever use real corpses on Bones? We’ll set the record straight once and for all.
Boner Alert! In today’s episode, we dive into Brennan’s first love interest on the show: her former anthropology professor, Dr. Michael Stires. Emily dishes out some cold goss about the actor who played Stires (Josh Hopkins), and reveals a surprising connection he had with one of her friends. Emily also shares insights about filming that sex scene with him, and she and Carla analyze Brennan’s pillow talk skills. Plus, we settle the rumors: did Emily and David Boreanaz ever date in real life? And, Carla confesses a little crush she had on a fellow Bones cast member.
What famous movie star auditioned for the role of Zack Addy? What was really in that Christmas present from Brennan’s parents? And who the hell is Crazy Dennis? Greg Yaitanes, the director of the Bones pilot, answers all this and more in this week’s episode of Boneheads. Greg, the Emmy award-winning director of House, Banshee, House of the Dragon, and Presumed Innocent, among others, tells Emily and Carla about casting Emily as Brennan, testing the pilot with audiences, and how the show went from “Brennan” to “Bones.” Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from the other Bones episodes he directed, The Man in the Fallout Shelter and The Woman at the Airport.
This week we're excited to tell you about Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson. If you're into fun, candid conversations about life, relationships, and everything in between, you’ve got to check it out. Rachel and her longtime best friend Olivia Allen dive into the highs and lows of life with refreshing honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart. In fact, Emily and Carla were guests on the show and had an amazing time talking about everything from Bones to their shared love for synchronized swimming!
We don’t like to play favorites, but for this episode, we’ll make an exception. That’s right – today we’re talking about the beloved Bones Christmas episode, The Man in the Fallout Shelter. Emily and Carla share some cold goss about which Bones cast member would be most likely to spread a deadly fungus to their coworkers in real life. Then, they unpack Brennan’s emotional present-opening scene, and reveal a famous incorrect line in the episode that never got fixed. But first, Emily channels her inner Temperance Brennan to help identify some bone fragments in a friend’s back yard.
This week on Boneheads, we’re headed to LA – the land of palm trees, Skybar, and… murder. Emily shares multiple stories about David Boreanaz attempting to set her up with various eligible bachelors, including the hotel bartender from this week’s episode. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Emily and Carla discuss the culture of plastic surgery and the pressure to maintain a certain look in Los Angeles. Then, Carla asks Emily about working with the episode's special guest, the iconic Penny Marshall.
It’s our first ride-along episode! And it’s about a car! Perfect. To help break down this action-packed and emotionally driven episode, Emily and Carla are joined by Dwight Little, who directed a whopping 23 episodes over the span of the series. Dwight shares plenty of insights from decades in the film and television industry, including how he first got started on Bones by directing this very episode. The three of them unpack the ways Season 1 was still searching for the right tone, and the stellar performances that made this a standout episode.
We are so thrilled to be joined today by Eric Millegan — that’s right, the one and only Zackaroni, Zack Addy! Emily and Eric’s friendship has endured long after the cameras stopped rolling, and it’s time for them to catch up, reminisce and gossip. Eric recounts the story of the charmed trip to LA when he landed the role of Zack, and how it all coincided with his diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder. Emily and Eric share plenty of stories from set, and Eric explains how it all went down when he found out he wasn’t going to be a series regular. Plus, Carla discusses why she feels her (and her character’s) fate is so entwined with Eric’s. It’s an all Zack-cess interview with everyone’s favorite genius (who can’t drive)!
Brennan and Booth are here to save the day (as always) in this comic-book-themed episode about a young, nerdy “superhero” who died protecting others. Emily has plenty of cold goss, including why she was in tears while filming, and how Aaron Paul’s guest appearance as a morose comic store owner/artist with swoopy bangs might have launched his career. Plus, Carla recounts working with Aaron years later on a huge blockbuster. Later on, this episode’s writer, Elizabeth Benjamin, calls in from her writers room during lunch break to give her insights on how they created such a fully realized world for the comics-obsessed teens at the center of the story.
It’s a gritty case this week full of gangs, gardens and guns galore. Not without its cringe moments, at the core of this week’s episode is a still-relevant exploration of the tough choices immigrant families are forced to make. After checking in with each other about the L.A. wildfires, Emily and Carla dig in on this horticultural episode, unearthing plenty of cold goss (bad wigs, vegan pupusas), and Emily learns just how young Carla was when she began her professional acting career. Grab your trowel, everyone, and let’s get in the weeds on Bones! RIP to Jeannot Szwarc. We’ll miss you!
Prepare for a thorough examination of how Bones came to be! In this episode we sit down with Executive Producer Barry Josephson as he shares the inside scoop on when he first encountered Kathy Reichs's thrilling novels (spoiler alert: he knew it was gold), the early days of production, and the unforgettable first chemistry read between Emily and David Boreanaz. We'll also hear some surprising stories about Barry’s career, including his time as Whoopi Goldberg's roommate! Emily and Carla discover behind-the-scenes secrets they never knew, and learn more about why we should all be eternally grateful to this man. No Barry, No Bones! So listen up!
Oh gosh, there are too many mysteries to count in this episode! The team is called to a fairway to confirm the victims of a small private plane crash, only to find two mysterious victims: one who wasn’t supposed to be on the plane and one from long before the crash. Then there's Jesse Kane, the handsome, brooding enigma who might have killed his dad and definitely has a crush on Brennan. Emily and Carla ponder all their own lingering queries, including this episode's iconic (horrific) use of a woodchipper, and discuss the logistics on various filming locations. But the biggest question of all hangs heavy in the air: Can Booth finally help Brennan uncover the mystery of her missing parents?
What’s better than one body in the lab? Two bodies in the lab! The Booth and Brennan Love Meter is off the charts in this pivotal and memorable episode featuring a dead mob boss, a sadistic serial killer and a corrupt FBI agent. Despite the gunshots and exploding refrigerators, the real action is between our two co-stars with enough tension to make anyone “hot-blooded” (cue the air guitar). Emily bravely recounts her near-miss with a flaming stunt double (yikes!) and analyzes the early signs of Booth and Brennan's feelings for each other. And because we like to keep things real, Carla regales us with the thrilling saga of her colonoscopy prep, reminding us all about the importance of preventative care.
Kathy Reichs is as close to a real-life Temperance Brennan as there is. Forensic anthropologist? Check. Crime-solving genius? Double-check. Best-selling author? Triple-check! This week, Emily and Carla snagged the Real Deal for a chat about her extraordinary life and how she became the inspiration for Bones. From her haunting accounts of real-life murder investigations, to juggling academia, forensics, fiction writing and motherhood, Kathy truly embodies Brennan’s “do-it-all” attitude and aptitude. Plus, she gives the inside scoop on the differences between the Brennan in her books and the Brennan we all know and love from the TV Series. Kathy has all the answers to your burning questions in this can’t-miss interview!
The Jeffersonian crew descends into the depths of another murder on this spectacularly subterranean storyline. Turns out, there’s not just a dead body in the tunnels below D.C., there’s secret treasure, underground societies and even a love triangle. There’s also plenty of cold goss down there (or, as Emily reveals, on the Fox sound stage) including a cast member from The Office who played a pivotal role. Plus this episode’s victim, Marni, joins us from beyond the grave! Guest star Fay Wolf catches up with Emily and Carla to discuss her role and gives the inside scoop on what it’s like to get uploaded to the Angelator. Grab your flashlight and climbing gear, we’re going deep!
Break out your desert attire — this week we’re trying to unravel the mystery around Angela’s part-time lover, who has unfortunately become just a dusty skull. But don’t be sad! Because, guess what? Michaela Conlin is here to discuss this Angela-centric episode — including the heartbreak her character was feeling. Emily and Michaela talk about peyote and Palmdale (the rare overnight shooting location) and unpack why this episode was a turning point for the friendship between Brennan and Angela. You’ll get all that plus Emily and Carla’s signature look at a case filled with mystical visions, counterfeit bills and slack-jawed coyotes.
It’s hard to measure our obsession with the lab’s forensic facial reconstructionist Angela Montenegro, compared to the endearing woman who plays her, Michaela Conlin. Luckily, this episode with Michaela is packed with discussions about both of them! Michaela reflects on her time on the show and dives into your listener questions in this all-access interview. We know Angela for her free spirit, zingers, and big heart. But did you know that Michaela is an expert at drawing an ostrich named Ebenezer? Emily, Carla and Michaela dish on all that went on behind the scenes over the years, including Michaela’s audition story, how their friendships formed, and why portraying Angela and Brennan helped give them both more confidence. All that, plus enough giggles to make your cheeks burn from smiling!
AHOY MATTIES!! Batten down ye hatches because we’ve landed upon the infamous pirate episode! Booth and Brennan receive a 300-year-old finger bone from an ocean dig site known for buried treasure. Excitement and pirate accents infect the whole team, spreading like the syphilis the deceased had a bad case of. Before you can say “shiver me timbers” Hodgins uncovers the rest of the skeleton, a mayor shows up dressed as a pirate, and a millionaire finds his way to the Jeffersonian. At the time, this episode was not a cast favorite, but who doesn't love a little pirate pun, here and tharrrrrr? Plus there’s some COLD GOSS on attempted matchmaking behind the scenes and all the real life diving that went into this episode. Arrrrrr.
That’s right, we’re digging up an old episode! Now that we’re almost to the end of Bones Season 1, we just had to revisit our Boneheads conversation with TJ Thyne. The jury’s out on whether or not he’s king of the lab, but there’s no doubt about it – T.J. Thyne is the king of our hearts. Emily and Carla sit down (or should we say, snuggle up) with T.J. Thyne, their friend and Bones co-star who played the secretly rich bug and slime expert slash conspiracy theorist, Jack Hodgins, on all 12 seasons of the show. T.J. talks about how he got cast on Bones, his favorite memories from set, and his on-screen chemistry with Michaela Conlin (Angela Montenegro). Plus, T.J. tells the story of how he and Emily got in trouble while shooting the pilot episode of Bones.
Hop in for this ride along to the Big Easy with Patricia Belcher, the actor behind beloved no-nonsense attorney, Caroline Julien. Since this was her first appearance on Bones, Patricia has all the cold goss on this New Orleans episode. She gives us her hot takes on the voodoo, the overly gruesome murders, and how David Boreanaz loved her character so much, he told the writers to bring her back! And good thing they did, because some of Patricia’s favorite all time scenes are helping Booth and Brennan FINALLY admit their feelings for each other. But, we’re getting ahead of ourselves!
We only got Dr. Daniel Goodman for one season, but Jonathan Adams gave an unforgettable performance as the erudite, deep-voiced boss of the Jeffersonian. Emily and Carla reconnect with Jonathan 20 years later to talk about everything from his first Bones audition to the day he got the call that he wouldn’t return for season two. He shares how he processed leaving the show, and how he feels about it now. Plus, Jonathan talks about shaping Goodman’s character, why he doesn’t always take director notes, and what he did after leaving Bones.