# Susan Bluestein's Enduring NCIS Influence

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Podcast: [NCIS: Partners & Probies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncis-partners-probies-7722926)
Published: 2026-04-14T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Susan Bluestein joins Partners & Probies hosts Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover. The former NCIS casting director describes how she got Mark Harmon, Michael Weathlerly, and Sean Murray placed on NCIS. Bluestein gives insights on how she worked with NCIS creator Don Bellisario and influenced the choices he made. She also tells us about the legendary projects she's worked on and talks about her legacy in Hollywood. 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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