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.
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.
E02 · 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 Sarah and Nicole Byer before he's shut down.
E03 · 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.
E04 · Portrait of a Safety Rep on Fire
Fabian and Carl compete for the role of office safety rep; Lauren attempts to interview Roxanne Gay and Mike Tyson while distracted due to a personal medical issue; Barb has an extraordinary afternoon in an office chair warehouse.
Episode 5
