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.



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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.
 
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Directing Bones (with Greg Yaitanes) 

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.



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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.
 
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108. The Girl in the Fridge

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.



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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.
 
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107. A Man on Death Row

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.



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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.
 
To stay up to date with Boneheads and send us your fan questions, follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boneheadspod/?hl=en">@boneheadspod</a>. 
 
Keep up with Hart Hanson on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hartdhanson/">@hartdhanson</a>, and check out his books on his website: <a href="https://www.harthanson.com/books">harthanson.com/books</a>. 
 
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For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

Creating Bones (with Hart Hanson)

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.



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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.
 
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 For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

106. The Man in the Wall

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.



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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.
 
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 For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

105. A Boy in a Bush

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.



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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.
 
Follow Boneheads on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boneheadspod/?hl=en">@boneheadspod</a>. Find out more about other shows on our network at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/?hl=en">@lemonadamedia</a> on all social platforms.
 
Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>. 
 For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

104. The Man in the Bear

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!



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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!
 
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103. A Boy in a Tree 

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?



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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?
 
Follow Boneheads on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boneheadspod/?hl=en">@boneheadspod</a>. Find out more about other shows on our network at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/?hl=en">@lemonadamedia</a> on all social platforms.
 
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102. The Man in the S.U.V. 

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. 



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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. 
 
Follow Boneheads on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boneheadspod/?hl=en">@boneheadspod</a>. Keep up with T.J. Thyne on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tjthynegram/?hl=en">@tjthynegram</a>. 
 
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Dissecting Jack Hodgins (with T.J. Thyne)

It’s time to travel back to the Jeffersonian – this time, with an insider tour from the squint squad who made “Bones” one of the longest-running primetime dramas in TV history. Emily Deschanel (Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan) and Carla Gallo (Daisy Wick) are besties who met on set and are ready to take you back to the beginning, episode by episode. How did the show start?  Which first-season episode aired out of order? Why did the Angelator become the Angelatron? And shouldn’t Brennan have been wearing gloves or something when she was reconstructing that skull? (The answer is yes.) Emily and Carla will also interview the cast, the crew, the directors, and the producers who made the show so special. Whether you’re a new watcher or already King of the Lab, we promise this rewatch will save you from ever saying “I don’t know what that means” again.

It’s time to travel back to the Jeffersonian – this time, with an insider tour from the squint squad who made “Bones” one of the longest-running primetime dramas in TV history. Emily Deschanel (Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan) and Carla Gallo (Daisy Wick) are besties who met on set and are ready to take you back to the beginning, episode by episode. How did the show start?  Which first-season episode aired out of order? Why did the Angelator become the Angelatron? And shouldn’t Brennan have been wearing gloves or something when she was reconstructing that skull? (The answer is yes.) Emily and Carla will also interview the cast, the crew, the directors, and the producers who made the show so special. Whether you’re a new watcher or already King of the Lab, we promise this rewatch will save you from ever saying “I don’t know what that means” again.

Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo

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