# ‘The Bad Fish Paradigm’ with Chuck Lorre

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Podcast: [The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-official-big-bang-theory-podcast-7247132)
Published: 2025-07-21T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-official-big-bang-theory-podcast/episodes/the-bad-fish-paradigm-with-chuck-lorre
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## Resource

Helping break down the first episode of Season 2 is “Big Bang” co-creator Chuck Lorre. Onscreen during this episode, Leonard and Penny face the aftermath of their first date. Chuck reveals that behind the scenes, he had recently learned that co-stars Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki were dating. He shares how Kaley told him and his hilarious reaction. Chuck also recalls Jim Parsons’ audition for Sheldon, and how he transformed the character of Sheldon into something they had never even considered. Plus, how Chuck’s first trip to Comic-Con helped him realize the true power of “The Big Bang Theory.” © 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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