The Pitt Podcast

Dr. Alok Patel, Hunter Harris

Booking Overview

The Pitt Podcast is a behind-the-scenes companion to HBO Max’s The Pitt, hosted by Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris. Each episode brings in cast, creators, and healthcare story experts to unpack how the show is made—plus the real-world medicine and ethics behind it.

Metrics

Episodes: 17

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 139 - 159, 60s Ad: 165 - 184

Contact Information

Host

Dr. Alok Patel - Physician and host of The Pitt Podcast; provides medical context and perspective on the real medicine, ethics, and healthcare realities portrayed in The Pitt.

Hunter Harris - Co-host of The Pitt Podcast and companion-show host, guiding discussions with cast and creators and connecting on-screen drama to real-world healthcare culture and ethics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
High-recognition television talent connected to The Pitt (cast, executive producers, directors, writers, cinematography) and/or recognized healthcare professionals who can speak specifically to medical realism (medical consultants, clinical experts).
Required Achievements:  
Major credits on HBO Max scripted series, Executive production/directing/writing leadership, Published/recognized clinical consulting or expertise in medical accuracy for media, Significant awards or notable public profiles within TV and/or healthcare communication

Recent Guest Discussions

R. Scott Gemmill - Series Reflections—creative Direction And What Fans May See Next.

John Wells - Reflections On Season 2 And Expectations/themes For Season 3.

Sepideh Moafi - Portraying Dr. Baran Al-hashimi; Approach To Character Arcs And Emotional/thematic Beats Tied To The Episode’s Finale.

Uta Briesewitz - Directing Choices; Capturing Emotional Depth; Filming The Show From The Perspective Of Healthcare Workers.

Noah Wyle - Writing The Episode; Character Relationships Involving Dr. Robby; Framing Of The Final Hours Before Dr. Robby’s Sabbatical.

Recent Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Ethics, Medical Accuracy, TV, Health Policy, Hospital, Clinical, Health Drama, Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Pitt Podcast
:

9:00 P.M with Sepideh Moafi, John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill

April 17, 2026

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris speak with Sepideh Moafi (Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi) about Dr. Al Hashimi’s climactic season finale. Later Hunter and Alok speak with executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill about their reflections on Season 2 and what fans might see in Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8:00 P.M with Noah Wyle and Uta Briesewitz

April 10, 2026

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris talk to Noah Wyle, who wrote this episode, about Dr. Robby’s relationships in The Pitt, and the final hours before Dr. Robby’s sabbatical. Then they speak with director Uta Briesewitz about capturing the depth of emotion in the cast’s performances and filming the show from the perspective of the healthcare workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7:00 P.M with Johanna Coelho and Dr. Jacob Lentz

April 03, 2026

Hosts Dr. Alok Patel and Hunter Harris go behind the camera with Director of Photography Johanna Coelho and talk about the making of Season 2 Episode 13 of The Pitt. They also speak with Dr. Jacob Lentz, a medical consultant, about the intricacies that go into ensuring medical accuracy on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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