# ‘The Hofstadter Isotope’ with Kevin Sussman

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Podcast: [The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-official-big-bang-theory-podcast-7247132)
Published: 2025-12-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-official-big-bang-theory-podcast/episodes/the-hofstadter-isotope-with-kevin-sussman
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Talking about his very first time appearing on “The Big Bang Theory” is Kevin Sussman, who plays the one and only Stuart Bloom. Kevin reveals the one item he wishes he had taken from the set when the show wrapped. He also shares that he originally auditioned for the role of Leonard. Plus, Kevin reveals that the role of Wolowitz was written for him! He explains why he ultimately wasn’t able to take the role and why he never told Simon Helberg. Watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max. © 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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