In the Know

Lauren Caspian is public radio's third most popular host. He's a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He's also a stop motion puppet. Each episode follows the making of an episode of Lauren's show In the Know, in which Lauren conducts in-depth interviews with real world human guests. Lauren collaborates with a diverse crew of NPR staff. They are also puppets and nimrods.

Comedy

Animation

In the Know

Comedy

Animation

Created By: Mike JudgeBrandon GardnerZach Woods
First Aired on: Jan 25, 2024
Popularity: 9.2097: 13 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Bandera Entertainment (US)ShadowMachine (US)
Status: Canceled: Show Canceled

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired 1 year ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1I'm No Hero25 min
Lauren Caspian, NPR’s third-most popular host, helps an unhoused person by inviting them into the studio and interviews Kaia Gerber and Jonathan Van Ness.
Episode 2Whose House?23 min
During Pledge Drive Day at “In the Know,” Lauren gives a big donor a studio tour and Sandy moves into the new lactation station. Fabian goes on the air to play clips from Lauren’s interviews with Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard and Norah Jones.
Episode 3Very Gross26 min
Lauren’s voice might be making listeners nauseous and Fabian is determined to protect them, even if it means canceling the show. Lauren attempts to interview Tegan and Sara and Nicole Byer before he’s shut down.
Episode 4Portrait of a Safety Rep on Fire22 min
Fabian and Carl compete for the role of office safety rep. Lauren attempts to interview Roxane Gay and Mike Tyson while distracted by a personal medical issue. Barb has an extraordinary afternoon in an office chair warehouse.
Episode 5Yogurt Week24 min
Lauren believes his body is racist and insists on hosting a live panel to end racism and maybe win a Peabody. Fabian forms an unexpected connection with MMA superstar Jorge Masvidal.