From Peacock, IGN, and Realm, this is Rise or Die, the official companion podcast to the Peacock original series Those About To Die. On this podcast, host Dana Schwartz (Noble Blood) will go behind the scenes to learn about how the series was made. She talks with critically acclaimed director and executive producer Roland Emmerich, writer and producer Robert Rodat, visual effects supervisor Pete Travers and so many more folks who worked tirelessly to bring this gritty ancient rome to life.

Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.

Watch or listen to Rise or Die, premiering July 18th wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Those About To Die, streaming only on Peacock.