A fannish map of Mindy’s TV universe.
The gist
Mindy The Podcast follows The Mindy Project episode by episode, mixing recap, production notes, fashion details, and affectionate debate. It also branches into Mindy Kaling-adjacent work, from Sex, Lies, or College Girls hype to interviews with Mindy’s Book Club authors.
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About Mindy The Podcast
Mindy The Podcast is a fan-forward rewatch show centered on The Mindy Project, with a wider interest in Mindy Kaling’s creative orbit. Its core rhythm is conversational: episode summary, favorite moments, production credits, cast notes, fashion finds, music cues, and a steady trail of tangents. The energy is bright. The speakers often sound like they are comparing notes right after watching, still sorting out why a joke landed or why a storyline feels important. They pay attention to authorship. Writers and directors get named, discussed, and connected to other work, from BJ Novak and Vengeance to Chris McKenna’s Marvel credits and Jesse Peretz’s connection to Glow. Guest actors also become part of the pleasure. Randall Park, Jay Sue Park, Mort Burke, Cara Crane, and other performers are treated as clues in a larger TV map. The show is especially alive when it links sitcom plots to bigger creative themes. In the discussion of Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist, the speakers read Mindy’s storyline as a kind of response to an earlier experience of being told to lose 15 pounds in a writer’s room. Teen Patient becomes a chance to talk about mentorship, relationships, fashion, and music. Halloween turns into costume appreciation and writing-room curiosity. The format is not rigid. A remote-recording false start can stay in the texture, and an episode can become an Express-style primer for season two of Sex, Lies, or College Girls. The show also expands beyond television rewatching through interviews tied to Mindy’s Book Club and Mindy’s Book Studio. Melissa de la Cruz talks about adaptations and the surreal experience of seeing a book world become physical on screen. Jessie Sutanto talks about Read Between the Lies, Mindy’s imprint, cancel culture, internet drama, and the publishing world’s sharper edges. Across these episodes, Mindy The Podcast feels less like a recap machine than a running scrapbook of admiration, research, and pop-culture cross-references. It suits listeners who like their rewatch podcasts enthusiastic and specific, with enough looseness for laughter and enough homework to make the old episodes feel newly populated.
Made for: For fans of The Mindy Project who enjoy episode-by-episode commentary, production trivia, fashion details, and warm conversational tangents. It also fits listeners interested in Mindy Kaling’s books, shows, and creative collaborators.
What sets it apart: The show connects sitcom rewatching to a broader Mindy-centered ecosystem, moving naturally from writers and directors to costumes, music, book-club picks, and screen adaptations. Its charm comes from researched enthusiasm that still leaves room for messy, funny recording-room moments.
In their own words
A taste of what is to come from Mindy the podcast. A show about Mindy Kaling’s many creative endeavors. We are starting our show off with a rewatch of The Mindy Project.
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Episodes
- 1
My Cool Christian Boyfriend
The hosts discuss the episode 'My Cool Christian Boyfriend' from The Mindy Project, focusing on the character Casey and actor Anders Holm.
·38m - 2
Interview with Renika Williams
This episode features an interview with actress Renika Williams discussing her theater beginnings in Dayton, Ohio, her role in the Instagram series Placeholders, and her thoughts on social media-based shows.
·43m - 3
Danny's Friend
This episode of Mindy the Podcast features a discussion about Danny's friend, exploring Danny's home life on Staten Island, with trigger warnings for substance abuse and light-hearted movie references.
·38m - 4
Interview with Amy Lea
This episode features an interview with author Amy Lea about her book 'Woke Up Like This', including casual conversation about her life as a new mother and current events.
·40m - 5
Interview with Uzma Jalaluddin
This episode features an interview with author Uzma Jalaluddin about her romantic comedy novel 'Yours for the Season', discussing its themes, inspirations like Jane Austen, and connections to Philadelphia.
·51m - 6
NHIE Hype Show
The hosts discuss their excitement for Season 4 of Never Have I Ever, make predictions about the plot, and praise actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's performance and career potential.
·28m - 7
Mindy's Minute
This episode of the podcast reviews a hilarious episode of the TV show 'The Mindy Project' where Mindy hosts a medical segment on local news and Beverly struggles with modern technology at the hospital.
·34m - 8
Interview with Phoenix Mellow
This episode features an interview with costume designer Phoenix Mellow, discussing her work on projects like Black Panther and The Sex Lives of College Girls, her artistic upbringing, and her early fascination with fashion through Barbie dolls.
·1h 7m - 9
Harry & Mindy
The hosts discuss their excitement about upcoming episodes, particularly one with a Harry and Sally theme, and introduce a Valentine's Day date setup between characters.
·35m - 10
Interview with Salvador Perez
This episode features an interview with acclaimed costume designer Salvador Perez, discussing his decade-long career working on projects like The Mindy Project and Hocus Pocus 2, his presidency at the Costume Designers Guild, and reflections on his professional milestones.
·59m - 11
Mindy's Brother
The hosts struggle with a chaotic intro due to remote recording issues and confusion about episode order.
·32m - 12
Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party
This episode analyzes a Christmas party scene from a show where Mindy hosts an office party that gets ruined by Josh's girlfriend, while also discussing memorable music from the episode.
·31m - 13
Two to One
This episode analyzes a TV show episode titled 'Two to One', focusing on Mindy's character development, fashion choices, and themes like midwives and holistic medicine.
·35m - 14
Thanksgiving
This podcast episode discusses a Thanksgiving-themed TV episode where Mindy visits her friend Gwen's house, Jeremy meets Betsy's family, and Danny spends time alone at the hospital, while also covering writers and actors involved.
·38m - 15
Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist
This podcast episode analyzes episode five of The Mindy Project, focusing on a plot where Mindy's gynecologist retires and she makes a bet with Danny about him becoming her gynecologist.
·30m - 16
Halloween
This episode discusses a Halloween-themed TV episode, highlighting its creative costumes, notable writers including Chris McKenna from Marvel films, and director Jesse Peretz.
·29m - 17
Interview with Melissa de la Cruz
This episode features an interview with bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz discussing her new book 'When Stars Align' and her experiences with having her work adapted for screen.
·42m - 18
The One That Got Away
The hosts return from a break to discuss episode 16, 'The One That Got Away,' exploring themes of summer crushes and the idea of missed opportunities in relationships.
·40m - 19
Interview with Adam J Graves
This episode features an interview with Oscar-nominated director Adam J.
·1h 2m - 20
Interview with Danielle Prescod
This episode features an interview with author Danielle Prescod about her debut novel 'The Rules of Fortune', discussing its themes, characters, and the writing process.
·55m - 21
Interview with Lauren Thoman
This episode features an interview with author Lauren Thoman about her book 'I'll Stop the World', discussing its character development, release details, and availability on Amazon Prime and for pre-order.
·1h 5m - 22
Interview with Farah Naz Rishi
This episode features an interview with author Farah Naz Rishi discussing her writing career, the impact of the pandemic on publishing, and personal connections to Philadelphia.
·44m - 23
Interview with Charlene Wang
This episode features an interview with author Charlene Wang about her feminist revenge novel 'I'll Follow You', discussing its themes, Mindy's Book Club selection, and the book's exploration of social media, secret societies, and friendship dynamics in college settings.
·52m - 24
Interview with Amelia Diane Coombs
This episode features an interview with author Amelia Diane Coombs discussing her book 'Drop Dead Sisters', its sequel, and the realities of traditional publishing timelines.
·59m - 25
Mindy's Birthday
The hosts welcome their first guest Gio to discuss episode 17 of The Mindy Project, focusing on Mindy's birthday episode as a fan favorite with funny one-liners and character moments.
·39m - 26
SLCG Season 2 Hype Show
The hosts discuss season one of 'Sex, Lies, or College Girls' to build excitement for season two, sharing their favorite characters, episodes, and hopes for the upcoming season.
·26m - 27
Bunk Bed
The hosts discuss episode 11 of their podcast about a TV show where Mindy babysits her goddaughter while other characters uncover a secret in Danny's office.
·43m - 28
Harry & Sally
This episode discusses the cast, writers, and director of an episode titled 'Harry & Sally', highlighting contributions from Mindy Kaling, BJ Novak, and others.
·43m - 29
Teen Patient
This podcast episode analyzes the fashion, music, writing, directing, and characters of an episode of the TV show Mindy Project, focusing on Mindy's role as a mentor and relationship dynamics.
·29m - 30
Interview with Sonali Dev
This episode features an interview with author Sonali Dev about her book 'The Vibrant Years', which is the first pick for Mindy's Book Club and Mindy's Book Studio.
·1h 3m - 31
Interview with Sheila Yasmin Marikar
This episode features an interview with author Sheila Yasmin Marikar about her book 'Friends in Napa', discussing its publication, spoilers, and personal connections.
·56m - 32
Interview with Amina Akhtar
This episode features an interview with author Amina Akhtar discussing her book Almost Surely Dead, her remote life in Arizona with javelinas, and how real experiences influence her writing.
·54m - 33
Interview with Alli Frank & Asha Youmans
This episode features an interview with authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans about their book 'The Better Half', discussing its themes of race, generational differences, and friendship, along with their experience as a comedy writing duo.
·1h 2m - 34
Celebrating 10 Years of The Mindy Project!
This episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Mindy Project by discussing favorite moments, characters, and behind-the-scenes details from the TV series.
·44m - 35
Interview with Jesse Q. Sutanto
This episode features an interview with author Jessie Q.
·31m - 36
Hooking Up is Hard
This episode previews upcoming content about classic films like Harry met Sally and discusses director Paul Lieberstein's career and connections.
·46m - 37
Pilot
Hosts Kenz and Lee introduce their new podcast, focusing on rewatching and discussing The Mindy Project, while also planning to explore Mindy Kaling's other creative works.
·39m·3 clips - 38
Hiring and Firing
In this episode of Mindy The Podcast, hosts Kenz and Lee rewatch 'Hiring and Firing,' the second episode of The Mindy Project, discussing character introductions like Morgan Tookers and behind-the-scenes details such as the debut of the theme song.
·32m·3 clips - 39
In the Club
Hosts Lee and Ken rewatch episode three of The Mindy Project, discussing favorite moments, the writers including Mindy Kaling and Matt Warburton, and the creative team behind the show.
·38m·3 clips