A Million Little Stories

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A Million Little Stories is a podcast created and hosted by DJ Nash. It delves into behind the scenes stories and secrets about ABC's A Million Little Things.

Overview

Per its official description, A Million Little Stories features behind the scene interviews, show secrets, and other fun facts about the making of A Million Little Things. It also includes interviews with people DJ Nash has met through the show, and in his years writing for TV and doing stand up comedy all across the country.

A new episode is set to be released every Thrusday, starting on April 30, 2020. Each episode is meant to be "filled with a bunch of stories from life" so every week, guests have to either start or end their interview by telling a story that they want to share.

Starting with the second season, every new episode released on "show day" and would take "an inside look at last week's episode" of A Million Little Things, with "some of the behind the scenes things that went into making it".

Regular guests include cast members, crew members like writers, directors or producers, and series consultants.

Episodes

Season 1

Episode number	Title	Release date	Length (min:sec)
Episode 101	"The Pitch"/"The Pilot"	April 30, 2020	53:24
In his first episode, DJ shares one longer story. The pitch to A Million Little Things, word-for-word, exactly what he pitched, August 9, 2017, the day he sold the series to ABC.
Episode 102	"Romany Malco"	May 7, 2020	84:34
In a funny but at times moving interview, DJ talks to actor Romany Malco about their decade-long friendship, about the crazy way he came to play Rome, and about the lives that have been touched by the stories in A Million Little Things... not the least of which is theirs. And oh yeah, they also talk about Romany's upcoming movie, Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison.
Episode 103	"The Cast"/"The Casting of A Million Little Things"	May 14, 2020	69:02
In front of a virtual audience of over 50 actors, DJ speaks with the series' Casting Director Cathy Sandrich Gelfond about what it was like casting the series regulars for A Million Little Things.
Episode 104	"Gabriel Mann & Colin Hay"/"AMLT Composer Gabriel Mann with Special Guest Colin Hay"	May 21, 2020	70:40
In this episode, DJ takes an in-depth look with the show's composer Gabriel Mann at how the music and score are chosen for A Million Little Things. The first season, Colin Hay performed a special cover of his for the finale. Unbeknownst to Gabe, DJ gets Colin to show up, surprise Gabe, and perform his beautiful song.
Episode 105	"Executive Producer/Director James Griffiths"	May 28, 2020	54:30
James Griffiths has made eleven pilots. Ten of them have gotten on the air. DJ spends an hour talking with his friend, Executive Producer/Director James Griffiths about taking the script to A Million Little Things and putting it on the screen.
Episode 106	"Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen"/"AMLT Consultant Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen"	June 4, 2020	86:36
Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen heads the President's task force to reduce and eliminate suicide among veterans. She took the job under one condition: she could remain the consultant on A Million Little Things. In this podcast, she and DJ talk about how they work together to accurately and sensitively bring to life the show's issues, including: depression, suicide, PTSD, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Episode 107	"J.K. Simmons"/"J.K. Simmons (Father's Day Part 1)"	June 11, 2020	55:23
In honor of Father's Day, DJ connects with J.K. Simmons to talk to him about playing DJ's dad Mel in Growing Up Fisher. The two talk about the show, what goes into crafting a role, and the unexpected surprises of being a father.
Episode 108	"David Schwimmer"/"David Schwimmer (Father's Day Part 2)"	June 18, 2020	46:10
In Part 2 of his three-part Father's Day special, DJ talks with one of TV's most beloved stars David Schwimmer about directing the pilot to Growing Up Fisher, fatherhood, and how Schwimmer made it okay for DJ to look this way.
Episode 109	"Father's Day/Growing Up Fisher Interview"/"Growing Up Fisher Dad Interview (Father's Day Part 3)"	June 23, 2020	46:21
In Part 3 of his three-part Father's Day special, DJ talks with the most amazing man he's ever met in his life, his father, about his own experiences as a dad and what it was like having J.K. Simmons portray him on Growing Up Fisher.
Episode 110	"Comedian Royale Watkins"	July 3, 2020	72:01
At the heart of it, A Million Little Things is a show about friendship. DJ spends the finale of Season 1 of the podcast with one of his best friends, comedian Royale Watkins, talking about friendship, marriage, and a million little things.

Season 2

Episode number	Title	Release date	Length (min:sec)
Episode 301	"An Inside Look at 'Hit & Run'"	December 3, 2020	40:15
With Season 3 of A Million Little Things back on the air, showrunner DJ Nash spends 40 minutes talking with Michelle Leibel, who co-wrote the premiere with him, about some of the behind the scenes fun and drama that went into writing the script and bringing it to television.
Episode 302	"An Inside Look at 'Writings On The Wall'"	December 10, 2020	64:06
In this behind the scenes look at Episode 302 of A Million Little Things Michelle Leibel returns to talk with DJ about being the child of someone who's physically challenged, whether or not you can stay in touch with exes, and some of the many, many, many practical jokes that are played on set and in the writers' room of A Million Little Things.
Episode 303	"An Inside Look at 'Letting Go'"	December 17, 2020	49:43
Michelle Leibel is back joining DJ as they talk about where some of the funny moments in this week's episode came from and how important it was to the writers to tell Rome's story.
Episode 304	"Holiday Special?"/"Office Holiday Party"	December 24, 2020	46:31
In this Christmas Eve episode, DJ, Michelle, and special guest Claudia joke about spending the holidays with family, those animated holiday specials and other happy memories of two Jewish kids growing up with Christmas. But most importantly, they answer questions from the Millionaires about life and making A Million Little Things.
N/A	Mid-Season Premiere with DJ and the Writers	March 10, 2021	21:44
In anticipation of the mid-season premiere of A Million Little Things, DJ gathered the writers to talk about what it's like to work on the show and to take a story from idea to your living room.
Episode 305	An Inside Look at "Non-Essential‪"‬	March 18, 2021	34:26
DJ and his old pal Michelle get together to discuss this week's episode of A Million Little Things, whether or not the moon landing really happened, and a few other things.
Episode 306	An Inside Look at "Miles Apart‪"	March 25, 2021	52:55
In this week's episode, DJ takes an inside look at the episode of A Million Little Things called Miles Apart, talking with Actor Allison Miller, Director Tessa Blake, Editor Lauren Connelly and Writer Michelle Leibel about how the character Maggie came to be and how the writing, direction, editing and acting approached the subject of Maggie's abortion.
Episode 307	An Inside Look at "Timing"	April 1, 2021	36:42
DJ and Michelle take an inside look at Episode 307, discussing Dakota taking the fall for Eddie, Maggie's podcast, OCD tendencies, and how much disinfecting of an airplane seat is too much.
Episode 308	An Inside Look at "The Price of Admission"	April 7, 2021	55:17
In a special episode of the podcast, DJ sits down with Grace Park, Terry Chen, Claudia Vaughan, and Dr. Russell Jeung, founder of StopAAPIHate.org. They spend the hour talking about the increase in violence and hate speech toward the AAPI community and the portrayal of AAPI characters in Hollywood. Be sure to check out a very moving and unfortunately timely discussion.
Episode 309	An Inside Look at "The Lost Sheep"	April 14, 2021	41:15
In this episode, DJ and Michelle talk about the effects of social media, addressing important current issues in the show, and signs that are bigger than ourselves.
Episode 310	An Inside Look at "Trust Me"	April 21, 2021	66:53
In this episode, DJ talks with writer Elizabeth Laime, director Tessa Blake, and actors Lizzy Greene and Andrew Leeds about how they took the difficult topic of grooming and brought it to network television. An episode that's filled with laughs, tears, and Lizzy making fun of DJ.
Episode 311	An Inside Look at "Redefine"	May 5, 2021	45:54
DJ and Michelle are back (this time vaccinated and in person) to talk about breaking the season over Zoom, all their favorite jokes that didn't make it to script, and the wonder of cat actors.
Episode 312	An Inside Look at "Junior"	May 12, 2021	55:22
In this week's episode, DJ talks with actor James Roday Rodriguez about how he came to play Gary, pitches that have helped shape the character, and what it's like seeing DJ cry.
Episode 313	An Inside Look at "Listen" and "United Front"	May 26, 2021	36:40
In this week's episode, DJ and Michelle discuss Episode 313 "Listen" and Episode 314 "United Front", talking about capturing different characters' viewpoints of the same complex topic and Michelle's incredible haircut. (That's how you wanted me to word it, right Michelle?)
Episode 314	An Inside Look at "Not Alone" and "No One is to Blame"	June 9, 2021	63:10
In preparation for the A Million Little Things season finale, DJ and Michelle discuss Episodes 315 ("Not Alone") and Episode 316 ("No One is to Blame"), talking about fielding criticism on social media, the responsibility of being a mentor, and the fun of writing the ups and down of Katherine's dating life.
Episode 315	An Inside Look at "Justice Part 1" and "Justice Part 2"	June 23, 2021	60:27
DJ is joined by fellow writers Terrence Coli, Elizabeth Laime, and Michelle Leibel to discuss A Million Little Things' two-episode finale and their favorite on-camera and off-camera moments from Season 3.

Season 3

Episode number	Title	Release date	Length (min:sec)
Episode 401	An Inside Look at "Family First," "Not The Plan," and "Game Night"	October 13, 2021	26:44
DJ and Michelle are back for Season 4 of A Million Little Things, recapping Episodes 401-403. They discuss the Season 3 cliffhanger, some great new guest cast, and DJ's dream to play drums with Sting.
Episode 402	An Inside Look at "Fingers Crossed"	April 15, 2022	77:22
DJ & Michelle are FINALLY back! Having just finished filming the finale to Season 4 of A Million Little Things, in this two-part episode, DJ and Michelle talk about what went in to writing this week's show, "Fingers Crossed." And then Michelle takes over as host (good luck, everyone) and asks DJ about directing his first episode of television!
Episode 403	An Inside Look at "Fingers Crossed" Part 2	April 20, 2022	48:34
In Part 2 of this Episode, Michelle takes over as host and asks DJ questions about what it was like directing his first episode of television!
Episode 404	An Inside Look at "Lesson Learned" with Guests Grace Park and Cameron Esposito	April 27, 2022	47:55
In this week's episode, Grace Park and Cameron Esposito join DJ to talk about fake love on screen and real life off screen. Please be sure to check out this provocative yet funny episode of A Million Little Stories.
Episode 405	An Inside Look at "60 Minutes" with Guest Allison Miller	May 4, 2022	63:29
Join DJ and his guest Allison Miller as she talks about her directorial debut on A Million Little Things and the differences between prepping as an actor and as a director. Spend an hour with Allison Miller and discover what DJ already knew - that she's even more delightful off camera than she is on camera.
Episode 406	An Inside Look at "Slipping" with Guests David Giuntoli and Alyssa Carroll	May 11, 2022	46:45
In this week’s episode, DJ talks with David Giuntoli about directing his first episode of AMLT and with Alyssa Carrol about what goes into editing the series. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, where Alyssa has the greatest last word.
Episode 407	An Inside Look at "Out of Hiding" with Guests Romany Malco and Ash Spencer	May 18, 2022	60:22
In the lead up to the finale, DJ sits down with Romany Malco and Ash Spencer to talk about Rome and Maddox's story. The three of them discuss bullying, feeling like an outsider and all the other crap we all dealt with in high school. Hear the story behind this story and see why this episode took three tries to end.
Episode 408	An Inside Look at How To Get A Job Writing or Directing Television	May 25, 2022	64:38
This season on A Million Little Things, a bunch of people got their big break. Join guests first-time Producing Director, Joanna Kerns, and first-time Writers Michelle Leibel, Claudia Vaughan and Lucile Masson, as they talk with first-time Director DJ Nash about their experiences on the show.
Episode 409	An Inside Look at "Just In Case"	June 1, 2022	62:12
DJ and Michelle take a look back at the season finale of A Million Little Things, talking about some of the last minute changes that went into the episode and share their favorite moments from Season 4.

Season 4

Episode number	Title	Release date	Length (min:sec)
Episode 500	An Inside Look at Season 5	February 8, 2023	24:17
We're back! Join host DJ Nash, along with special guests Terrence Coli, Michelle Leibel and Rachel Craft as they talk about the upcoming season of A Million Little Things, including how they started working on the show, what they like about it and what to expect for our group of friends as we close out their stories.
Episode 501	An Inside Look at "The Last Dance" with Guest David Marshall Grant	February 15, 2023	43:24
In this week's episode, DJ is joined by special guest David Marshall Grant, who not only has written for A Million Little Things but also starred in last week's episode. Take a listen as they talk about how they met, funny stories from the writer's room, and how DJ convinced DMG to play this part.
Episode 502	An Inside Look at "Think Twice" with Guest Lou Beatty Jr.	February 22, 2023	43:24
In this episode DJ sits down with Lou Beatty Jr. who plays Walter Howard on A Million Little Things, in a conversation you simply won’t want to miss. See how much this guy really is like the guy he plays on TV. Only even more kind.
Episode 504	An Inside Look at "A Bird in the Hand" with Michelle Leibel	March 8, 2023	32:27
We're back! After a short hiatus last week, DJ is back with Michelle Leibel to talk about wrapping production on the series, their favorite things to do in Boston, as well as the real stories that inspired this week's episode of A Million Little Things.
Episode 505	An Inside Look at "No Place Like Home" with Guest Romany Malco	March 14, 2023	59:24
In this episode, DJ sits down once again with Romany Malco to talk about directing, collaborating and being "the Black guy from 40 Year Old Virgin."
Episode 506	An Hour with Romy Rosemont, Sam Pancake and Liz Vassey	March 23, 2023	55:43
DJ sits down with Romy Rosemont, Sam Pancake and Liz Vassey talking about acting, Hollywood and friendship. Be sure to check out this hilarious hour with three of the funniest people DJ's ever met.
Episode 507	An Hour with Writers Katie Scheines, Claudia Vaughan and MDJ Clarke	March 29, 2023	56:36
Be sure to check out this special hour as DJ talks with Katie Scheines, Claudia Vaughan and MDJ Clarke about how they each got their start writing on A Million Little Things.
Episode 508	An Inside Look at "Dear Diary" with Guests Bresha Webb and Lily Citrin	April 6, 2023	37:57
DJ sits down with writer Lily Citrin and actor Bresha Webb as they break down some of the pivotal moments in last week's episode. Get an inside look at the writer's process on the show, as well as how personal stories help create authentic moments on the screen.
Episode 509	An Inside Look at "Father's Day" with DJ Nash, Andrew Leeds and Christopher Lloyd	April 12, 2023	57:37
In this week's podcast, DJ lets Andrew Leeds host as he interviews DJ about directing Episode 509 - Father's Day, and then DJ takes the mic back and speaks with Christopher Lloyd about Taxi and his special appearance on A Million Little Things.
Episode 509	A Bonus Look at "Father's Day" with Writers Michelle Leibel & MDJ Clarke	April 18, 2023	24:02
In this bonus episode DJ sits down with Michelle Leibel and MDJ Clarke, the writers of episode 509, to talk about putting together the episode, and funny stories of lessons they've learned being on staff. A great listen for anyone looking to break into writing for television.
Episode 510	An Inside Look at "The Salesman" with First-Time Director Christina Moses	April 19, 2023	45:53
In this week's episode, DJ sits down with actress Christina Moses to talk about directing her first episode of television. They break down the Director's process, talk about the incredible group of storytellers we have on our show and how you learn to take opportunities in this business.
Episode 511	An Inside Look at "Ironic" with Guest Stephanie Szostak	April 27, 2023	49:19
In this episode DJ sits down with Stephanie Szostak to talk about all things Delilah. She finally explains where Delilah was all this time and answers all the questions you had for her. Be sure not to miss this great hour with two friends catching up!
Episode 512	An Inside Look at "Tough Stuff" with Director Joanna Kerns	May 1, 2023	42:13
Today DJ sits down with America's Mom Joanna Kerns to talk about what made Episode 512 more like a movie than an episode of television. Hear DJ talk with his directing mentor and dear friend.
Episode 513	An Inside Look at "Tough Stuff" with Writer Elizabeth Laime	May 2, 2023	68:19
In this special episode, DJ sits down with writer Elizabeth Laime to talk about episode 512 of A Million Little Things. They also discuss how they first met, the advice that has stuck with them over the years, podcasting and everything in between.
Episode 514	An Inside Look at A Million Little Things with Showrunner Terrence Coli	May 2, 2023	44:10
In this special episode, DJ sits down with Showrunner Terrence Coli to talk about their journey working together for the past three seasons on A Million Little Things.

Production

On May 18, 2019, DJ Nash revealed that he started working on a podcast related to his drama series, A Million Little Things. He also mentioned that he did a first technical test of his equipment with his kids that same week. In October 2019, he announced that he would continue working on the podcast "as soon as [they] finish writing the scripts" for Season 2.

In January 2020, Nash reiterated that development of his podcast would resume once the production of the series' second season would be wrapped. On April 22, 2020, he revealed that series psychological consultant, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, would be a guest on the podcast. The next day, Nash announced that he finished recording the first episode, and that series regular Romany Malco would also be a guest. He then mentioned that the podcast would be "out in a couple weeks".

On April 30, 2020, Nash officially released the first episode of his podcast, A Million Little Stories. As revealed in the first episode, "ABC has been asking [Nash] for a while to do a podcast."

On December 3, 2020, Nash announced the release of the first episode of his podcast's second season. He also revealed that a new episode would be published every Thursday morning on "show day". These new episodes are meant to take "an inside look at last week's episode" of A Million Little Things, with "some of the behind the scenes things that went into making it".

Trivia

• Per DJ Nash, the podcast's title is a reference to the main series', but also to the fact that he loves telling stories.
• Originally, "Romany Malco" was supposed to be the third episode of the podcast, while "The Cast"/"The Casting of A Million Little Things" was meant to be the second episode. It is unknown why their release order was changed.

External links

• Official Wesbite
• Official iTunes page
• Official Libsyn page