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    <title>The Comeback Official Podcast</title>
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    <copyright>©2026 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.</copyright>
    <description>Hello, hello, hello! Each week, host and The Comeback aficionado Evan Ross Katz will be joined by co-creator, executive producer, writer and star Lisa Kudrow, and co-creator, executive producer, writer, director, and showrunner Michael Patrick King to dive into the third and final season of The Comeback. They’ll discuss the show’s origins, their writing journey, and why Valerie Cherish continues to resonate with fans after more than two decades. Evan will also speak to season 3 cast members, including Laura Silverman, Ella Stiller, Abbi Jacobson, and John Early who will share their experiences from set and what it means to be a part of this beloved series.</description>
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    <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Hello, hello, hello! Each week, host and The Comeback aficionado Evan Ross Katz will be joined by co-creator, executive producer, writer and star Lisa Kudrow, and co-creator, executive producer, writer, director, and showrunner Michael Patrick King to dive into the third and final season of The Comeback. They’ll discuss the show’s origins, their writing journey, and why Valerie Cherish continues to resonate with fans after more than two decades. Evan will also speak to season 3 cast members, including Laura Silverman, Ella Stiller, Abbi Jacobson, and John Early who will share their experiences from set and what it means to be a part of this beloved series.</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Hello, hello, hello! Each week, host and The Comeback aficionado Evan Ross Katz will be joined by co-creator, executive producer, writer and star Lisa Kudrow, and co-creator, executive producer, writer, director, and showrunner Michael Patrick King to dive into the third and final season of The Comeback. They’ll discuss the show’s origins, their writing journey, and why Valerie Cherish continues to resonate with fans after more than two decades. Evan will also speak to season 3 cast members, including Laura Silverman, Ella Stiller, Abbi Jacobson, and John Early who will share their experiences from set and what it means to be a part of this beloved series. </p>]]>
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      <title>Ep.8: "Valerie Cherish" with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King and Dan Bucatinsky</title>
      <description>Host Evan Ross Katz joins Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to unpack Valerie’s final chapter, as she faces the future of Hollywood, challenges AI, and ultimately reclaims her voice. Later in the episode, Dan Bucatinsky joins the podcast to reflect on Billy’s evolution, his breakout “Star Billy” moment, and what it means for both him and Valerie to finally go their separate ways. 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Host Evan Ross Katz joins Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to unpack Valerie’s final chapter, as she faces the future of Hollywood, challenges AI, and ultimately reclaims her voice. Later in the episode, Dan Bucatinsky joins the podcast to reflect on Billy’s evolution, his breakout “Star Billy” moment, and what it means for both him and Valerie to finally go their separate ways. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host Evan Ross Katz joins Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to unpack Valerie’s final chapter, as she faces the future of Hollywood, challenges AI, and ultimately reclaims her voice. Later in the episode, Dan Bucatinsky joins the podcast to reflect on Billy’s evolution, his breakout “Star Billy” moment, and what it means for both him and Valerie to finally go their separate ways. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3577</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ep.7: "Valerie Chases the Truth" with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, Damian Young and Malin Åkerman</title>
      <description>Evan Ross Katz, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King unpack the leak, Valerie’s backlash, and a turning point in her journey. Later in the episode,  Damian Young and Malin Åkerman join the podcast to reflect on Mark’s emotional journey, Juah’s return, and how both characters help ground Valerie at a breaking point.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Evan Ross Katz, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King unpack the leak, Valerie’s backlash, and a turning point in her journey. Later in the episode,  Damian Young and Malin Åkerman join the podcast to reflect on Mark’s emotional journey, Juah’s return, and how both characters help ground Valerie at a breaking point.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Evan Ross Katz, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King unpack the leak, Valerie’s backlash, and a turning point in her journey. Later in the episode,  Damian Young and Malin Åkerman join the podcast to reflect on Mark’s emotional journey, Juah’s return, and how both characters help ground Valerie at a breaking point.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep.6: Valerie’s Home Alone with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King and Jack O’Brien</title>
      <description>Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King as they unpack Valerie’s AI backlash, cast revolt, and breaking point. Later in the episode, Jack O’Brien joins the podcast to discuss playing Tommy, stepping into a beloved world, and becoming Valerie’s unexpected truth-teller on set.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King as they unpack Valerie’s AI backlash, cast revolt, and breaking point. Later in the episode, Jack O’Brien joins the podcast to discuss playing Tommy, stepping into a beloved world, and becoming Valerie’s unexpected truth-teller on set.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King as they unpack Valerie’s AI backlash, cast revolt, and breaking point. Later in the episode, Jack O’Brien joins the podcast to discuss playing Tommy, stepping into a beloved world, and becoming Valerie’s unexpected truth-teller on set.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 5: Valerie Lights a Candle with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King and Lance Barber</title>
      <description>Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down Episode 5, “Valerie Lights a Candle” as Valerie takes control of her AI sitcom, navigates a writer-less set, and reunites with Paulie G. Later, Lance Barber joins the podcast to discuss returning as Paulie G, evolving the character, and exploring a more vulnerable side of one of The Comeback’s most unforgettable figures.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down Episode 5, “Valerie Lights a Candle” as Valerie takes control of her AI sitcom, navigates a writer-less set, and reunites with Paulie G. Later, Lance Barber joins the podcast to discuss returning as Paulie G, evolving the character, and exploring a more vulnerable side of one of The Comeback’s most unforgettable figures.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down Episode 5, “Valerie Lights a Candle” as Valerie takes control of her AI sitcom, navigates a writer-less set, and reunites with Paulie G. Later, Lance Barber joins the podcast to discuss returning as Paulie G, evolving the character, and exploring a more vulnerable side of one of The Comeback’s most unforgettable figures.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2948</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ep.4: Valerie Does It All? With Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King and Abbi Jacobson</title>
      <description>Host Evan Ross Katz is joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to discuss Episode 4, “Valerie Does It All?,” as Valerie  scrambles to save her failing AI sitcom, faces chaos on set, and tries to take on everything as her world begins to unravel. Later, Abbi Jacobson joins the podcast to talk about playing showrunner Mary, stepping into The Comeback as a fan, and bringing a detached, modern industry perspective to Valerie’s world.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Host Evan Ross Katz is joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to discuss Episode 4, “Valerie Does It All?,” as Valerie  scrambles to save her failing AI sitcom, faces chaos on set, and tries to take on everything as her world begins to unravel. Later, Abbi Jacobson joins the podcast to talk about playing showrunner Mary, stepping into The Comeback as a fan, and bringing a detached, modern industry perspective to Valerie’s world.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host Evan Ross Katz is joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to discuss Episode 4, “Valerie Does It All?,” as Valerie  scrambles to save her failing AI sitcom, faces chaos on set, and tries to take on everything as her world begins to unravel. Later, Abbi Jacobson joins the podcast to talk about playing showrunner Mary, stepping into The Comeback as a fan, and bringing a detached, modern industry perspective to Valerie’s world.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3345</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ep.3: Valerie Faces Reality with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, John Early and Benito Skinner</title>
      <description>On Episode 303 of The Comeback Official Podcast, host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down “Valerie Faces Reality,” as Valerie mourns Mickey, struggles to let go, and delivers one of the show’s most emotional and hilarious goodbye moments.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>HBO</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>On Episode 303 of The Comeback Official Podcast, host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down “Valerie Faces Reality,” as Valerie mourns Mickey, struggles to let go, and delivers one of the show’s most emotional and hilarious goodbye moments.
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        <![CDATA[<p>On Episode 303 of The Comeback Official Podcast, host Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to break down “Valerie Faces Reality,” as Valerie mourns Mickey, struggles to let go, and delivers one of the show’s most emotional and hilarious goodbye moments.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3563</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ep.2: Valerie Has a Secret with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, Laura Silverman and Jimmy Burrows</title>
      <description>Host, Evan Ross Katz are joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King unpack  Valerie Cherish’s latest career move, starring in a multi-cam sitcom secretly written by AI. Later, Laura Silverman joins to discuss Jane’s return, and legendary director Jimmy Burrows reflects his role in the series.  
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Host, Evan Ross Katz are joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King unpack  Valerie Cherish’s latest career move, starring in a multi-cam sitcom secretly written by AI. Later, Laura Silverman joins to discuss Jane’s return, and legendary director Jimmy Burrows reflects his role in the series.  
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host, Evan Ross Katz are joined by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King unpack  Valerie Cherish’s latest career move, starring in a multi-cam sitcom secretly written by AI. Later, Laura Silverman joins to discuss Jane’s return, and legendary director Jimmy Burrows reflects his role in the series.  </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep.1: Valerie Gets a New Chapter with Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King and Ella Stiller</title>
      <description>Host, Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King as they break down the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s The Comeback. From Valerie Cherish’s return to the show’s AI satire and reality-TV origins, the creators revisit the cult classic’s most iconic ideas. Then, Evan is joined by Ella Stiller, who plays Patience, to discuss her love for Valerie.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Host, Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King as they break down the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s The Comeback. From Valerie Cherish’s return to the show’s AI satire and reality-TV origins, the creators revisit the cult classic’s most iconic ideas. Then, Evan is joined by Ella Stiller, who plays Patience, to discuss her love for Valerie.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host, Evan Ross Katz sits down with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King as they break down the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s The Comeback. From Valerie Cherish’s return to the show’s AI satire and reality-TV origins, the creators revisit the cult classic’s most iconic ideas. Then, Evan is joined by Ella Stiller, who plays Patience, to discuss her love for Valerie.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Comeback Official Podcast Trailer</title>
      <description>Hello, hello, hello! The Comeback Official Podcast is coming. Host Evan Ross Katz joins creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to revisit the HBO cult comedy The Comeback, explore the legacy of Valerie Cherish, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the series.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hello, hello, hello! The Comeback Official Podcast is coming. Host Evan Ross Katz joins creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to revisit the HBO cult comedy The Comeback, explore the legacy of Valerie Cherish, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the series.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hello, hello, hello! The Comeback Official Podcast is coming. Host Evan Ross Katz joins creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King to revisit the HBO cult comedy The Comeback, explore the legacy of Valerie Cherish, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the series.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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