Series synopsis
In the Know is an American comedy animation television series that premiered on Peacock on January 25, 2024. It ended on January 25, 2024. It was created by Mike Judge, Brandon Gardner, Zach Woods. It stars Zach Woods, Mike Judge, J. Smith-Cameron and Charlie Bushnell.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zach Woods as Lauren Caspian (voice)
- Mike Judge as Sandy (voice)
- J. Smith-Cameron as Barb (voice)
- Charlie Bushnell as Chase (voice)
- Carl Tart as Carl (voice)
- Caitlin Reilly as Fabian (voice)
Guest cast
- Kaia Gerber as Self
- Jonathan Van Ness as Self
- Tegan Quin as Self
- Sara Quin as Self
- Nicole Byer as Self
- Ken Burns as Self
- Finn Wolfhard as Self
- Norah Jones as Self
- Roxane Gay as Self
- Mike Tyson as Self
- Jorge Masvidal as Self
- Hugh Laurie as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 25, 2024 | January 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm No Hero 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. |
January 25, 2024 |
| 2 |
Whose House? 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. |
January 25, 2024 |
| 3 |
Very Gross 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. |
January 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2024 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |