Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack

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An iconic duo is back! Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack return to host the ultimate Will & Grace re-watch podcast. Each week on JUST JACK & WILL, Sean, who has never seen it before, and Eric, who may have seen it too much, break down an episode of Will & Grace with charm and chemistry. They revisit jokes, share never before heard stories, reunite with their fellow cast members and fabulous guest stars, and showcase the team who helped Will & Grace win an astounding 18 Emmy Awards.

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Our Editor's Take

In the late 1990s, Will & Grace changed the network television landscape. It was one of the first TV shows to have a gay character as a lead and depict them positively. Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack is a podcast that celebrates this influential sitcom.

The hosts of this podcast are two people who were crucial to the show's success. One is none other than the actor who played Will himself, Eric McCormack. The other is the actor who played Will's best friend Jack, Sean Hayes. Both have gone on to have successful careers since the conclusion of the show's original run.

McCormack has leading roles in multiple television shows and plays. He has most recently played the lead roles in Netflix's Travelers and TNT's Perception. He also costarred on Broadway in the comedic play The Cottage.

Sean Hayes is a Tony-award-winning actor, pianist, producer, and podcaster. In 2023, he won a Tony Award for his role in the play Good Night, Oscar. He has also been cohosting the popular comedy podcast Smartless since 2020. His cohosts on that program are close friends Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.

Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack sees the pair looking back at their most famous roles. In each podcast episode, the duo discusses a specific episode of the show and then interviews a creative team member.

Debra Messing, the actor who played Grace, appears on the podcast's third episode. Longtime fans of the show will likely be happy to hear the pair reunite once again. Series cocreators David Kohan and Max Mutchnnick also each appear in an episode.

Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack further examines the beloved show. New episodes of the podcast premiere on Thursday of each week.

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SmartLess Media Presents: Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker

SmartLess Media Presents: Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker

Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor Elna Baker. And each week they bring a new guest to tell you all about how they “grabbed the bull by the bunglesteen” or “really hogwrenched that spatooly.”Listen to Pretty Sure I Can Fly: Wondery.fm/PSICFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

223 and 224 - Ben? Her? (w/ Jim Colucci)

223 and 224 - Ben? Her? (w/ Jim Colucci)

(Screaming like a howler monkey) OH MY GOD! IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WILL & GRACE! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Sean & Eric actually can’t believe they’ve reached the end of the season, and they also can’t believe how much was cut for syndication from the original one-hour version. They talk about powder blue Shetland ponies, The Odd Couple, the magic of Gregory Hines’ monologue, and wonder if this episode painted the show into enough of a corner. Then, they welcome their pal Jim Colucci, Will & Grace expert and author of Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored, to talk about the end of Season 2 and to quiz them on what they remember! That’s a filthy note. But also tender and gentle in spots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

222 - My Best Friend’s Tush (w/ Tom Gallop)

222 - My Best Friend’s Tush (w/ Tom Gallop)

Please take a seat for this week’s Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric get to the bottom of episode 222, “My Best Friend’s Tush.” They talk about the Subway Tush song, Butfford the spokes-puppet, Joan Collins going ham on a taco, and how many takes, ironically, it took Sean to remember the line “you do the talking.” Then, they welcome Rob of Rob & Ellen fame, the hilarious Tom Gallop, to discuss his new chocolate business, his new chocolate podcast, and of course some very funny stories about Will & Grace. That’s not the way legal would put it, but yes.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially the Season 2 finale? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

221 - There But For The Grace Of Grace (w/ Amy Crofoot)

221 - There But For The Grace Of Grace (w/ Amy Crofoot)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all burning salads and half-hearted apologies as Sean & Eric review episode 221. They discuss the fantastic guest turns by Orson Bean and Piper Laurie, the epic story of the Future Jack that never was, and just how special it was being in the room when Gregory Hines was in full flight. Then, they welcome a key member of the Will & Grace crew from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, the fabulous Amy Crofoot, who was Deb Messing’s stand-in, but also played numerous parts and handled lots of other backstage jobs throughout the show. Darling, when the moonlight hits you like that, I can just make out the venom glistening on your front fangs.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

220 - Girls, Interrupted (w/ Neil Patrick Harris)

220 - Girls, Interrupted (w/ Neil Patrick Harris)

Welcome Back Home to Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric try to convert you into a fan of episode 220. They discuss the strange story of babies in the year 2000 named IUMA, the total commitment of guest star Molly Shannon, and learn the present day location of this episode’s music box. Then, they welcome all-around entertainer par excellence Neil Patrick Harris, to talk about what it was like playing Bill twenty-four years ago, and how worried he was that he wasn’t supposed to be there. Gosh and begorrah, gosh and begorrah…Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

219 - An Affair To Forget (w/ Laura Kightlinger)

219 - An Affair To Forget (w/ Laura Kightlinger)

Welcome to Will & Grace: After Dark, as Sean & Eric review the only W&G episode ever to be rated TV-14! They discuss how funny Rob and Ellen are in this one, the sole appearance of Will’s service stairwell, and are compelled to note the abundance of breast-based comedy. Then, they welcome the co-writer of this episode, and Nurse Sheila herself, the fabulously funny Laura Kightlinger, to ask her just where this raunchy storyline came from. Much like the Apple Brown Betty that ended the Battle Of Guadalcanal.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

218 - Sweet And Sour Charity (w/ Daryl Sabara)

218 - Sweet And Sour Charity (w/ Daryl Sabara)

They say charity begins at home, and this week Sean & Eric put that to the test when they review an episode infamously disliked by cast & crew, “Sweet And Sour Charity.” They talk about the great energy of the A-scene, the genius of the set for Karen’s closet, try to pinpoint exactly where it went awry, and maybe, just maybe, find some things they like about it. Then, they welcome future Spy Kid and former Murphy Brown baby Daryl Sabara to the show to talk about playing Broccoli Boy at age 6. You don’t want to mess with the almighty, Grace, you don’t want to go to he-ell. You know what heat and sulfur does to your ha-air.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

217 - The Hospital Show (w/ Jennifer Elise Cox)

217 - The Hospital Show (w/ Jennifer Elise Cox)

This week on Just Jack & Will, your primary care providers Sean & Eric take episode 217’s temperature and find it feverishly funny! They talk about L.A. rain, Lovespring International, this giant hospital set, Members Only jackets, and much more. Then, they welcome the star of this episode’s most famous moment, and one of the most famous Will & Grace bloopers, Jennifer Elise Cox stops by to run some tests on the pathology of Nurse Trainee Pitman. Ready to get Neiled?Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

216 - Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend’s Back (w/ Chris Potter)

216 - Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend’s Back (w/ Chris Potter)

This week on Just Jack & Will, get ex-cited to talk about ex-es as Sean & Eric get back in touch with episode 216. They talk about the very touching A-story, the very funny B-story, and all the other important topics: Stove Top Stuffing, Marlo Thomas, and Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows. Then, they welcome Heartland star Chris Potter to talk about playing Will’s ex-boyfriend, and also tying Eric to a chair in Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years. Chrome, black leather, a shower for six, DONE!Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

215 - Advise And Resent (w/ Corey Parker)

215 - Advise And Resent (w/ Corey Parker)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all blind dates and bad advice as Sean & Eric review 215, “Advise And Resent.” They discuss Eric’s raccoon haunting, piccolo bread flutes, Scottish brogues, and losing your whistle. Then, they welcome Corey Parker, who played the first recurring partner on Will & Grace, to talk about Josh’s motivations and explosions. Got skirt?Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

214 - Acting Out (w/ Al Roker)

214 - Acting Out (w/ Al Roker)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all location, location, location, as Sean & Eric review “Acting Out,” the first on-location episode of Will & Grace! They discuss hitting your marks while riding a bicycle, the joys of a classic walk-and-talk, the origin of the “Faye Dunaway in a wig cap” line, and talk a whole lot about Tootsie. Then, they welcome the iconic Al Roker to talk about his long history of “as himself” cameos, the real life event that inspired this episode, his work ethic, his sense of fun, and so much more. By the way, you have milk in the refrigerator that’s so bad, it’s now good cheese.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

213 - Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He’s Kept Me In The Closet And I’m So Sad (w/ Perry King)

213 - Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He’s Kept Me In The Closet And I’m So Sad (w/ Perry King)

This week on Just Jack & Will, lotta dads, lotta daddies as Sean & Eric give a lifetime achievement award to episode 213 of Will & Grace. They talk about having to wait awkwardly for your takeout, sing the theme song to Baretta, and spend plenty of time reminiscing about the legend Sydney Pollack. Then, they welcome a true cult icon, the fabulous Perry King, to talk about playing John Marshall in this episode, and whether he really would go see the Backstreet Boys, but in all honesty they just want to ask him about their favorite Perry King parts. Don’t get too attached to that, I have a coat of yours that would go perfect with it.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

212 - He’s Come Undone (w/ Markus Flanagan)

212 - He’s Come Undone (w/ Markus Flanagan)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality actors on a set, working with Mike Nichols, Jimmy Burrows’ Zen directing style and more. I get Showtime, that’s sex.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

211 - Seeds Of Discontent (w/ Megyn Price)

211 - Seeds Of Discontent (w/ Megyn Price)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about Tupperware parties, directing yourself, and the scenes that were cut for “too much chemistry.” Just put the junk in the cup.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

210 - Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy (w/ Kristin Chenoweth)

210 - Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy (w/ Kristin Chenoweth)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts and fan of the show, Kristin Chenoweth to discuss Broadway, lip licks, Jimmy Burrows, and her favorite movie of 2023. Win, win win. Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

209 - I Never Promised You An Olive Garden (w/ Penn Badgley)

209 - I Never Promised You An Olive Garden (w/ Penn Badgley)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley to discuss his first on-screen appearance ever, as Boy #1 in this very episode of Will & Grace! Why are you screaming at me?Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

208 - Terms Of Employment (w/ Bob Clendenin)

208 - Terms Of Employment (w/ Bob Clendenin)

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraordinaire Bob Clendenin to talk about shooting multiple takes of the training video, getting a compliment from Jim Burrows, and why it’s not such a bad thing to be typecast. Okay, so we’re in that head space.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

207 - Homo For The Holidays (w/ Veronica Cartwright)

207 - Homo For The Holidays (w/ Veronica Cartwright)

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of wine Will drinks. Then, they welcome acting legend and Jack’s actual mother, Veronica Cartwright, to talk about revisiting this episode, wonder why she never made another appearance, and even tell a few stories about working with Alfred Hitchcock. Haha! Bibb lettuce.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

206 - To Serve And Disinfect (w/ Steve Sandoval)

206 - To Serve And Disinfect (w/ Steve Sandoval)

This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, production staple from the start to the end of Will & Grace, Steve “Ball” Sandoval joins them to explain exactly what a production coordinator does, how he got his nickname, and also helps get to the bottom of a Will & Grace mystery: was Karen’s video actually filmed or not? Letting me keep this tux means never having to say you’re sorry.Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

205 - Polk Defeats Truman (w/ Jeff Greenstein)

205 - Polk Defeats Truman (w/ Jeff Greenstein)

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk about the original draft of this script, and just how collaborative the writing process was. I guess there’s no arguing with frontier logic. Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com, call or text to 818-308-4012, maybe the guys will answer your question on the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.