# Behind the Scenes of NCIS: How Current and Former Showrunners Helped Shape the Hit Series

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Podcast: [NCIS: Partners & Probies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncis-partners-probies-7722926)
Published: 2026-03-24T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Current NCIS showrunner Steven Binder and former NCIS showrunner Frank Cardea join Partners & Probies hosts Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover. The two legendary executive producers discuss how they helped build and maintain the joyful spirit and dynamic storytelling of NCIS. We get behind the scenes stories of iconic episodes and moments - especially from the very beginning of NCIS. We hear what it's like at NCIS when the cameras aren't rolling. And we learn all about the pranks and hijinks some of the show's top talent get up to. NCIS: Partners & Probies is the only official CBS podcast for NCIS and is hosted by series stars Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover. Every Tuesday, enjoy the podcast wherever and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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