In each episode, Wells collects a deceased author via his "time machine" to discuss their life and work.

[3][4] The podcast was recorded live on a monthly basis at the UCB Theater in Los Angeles.

[4] Tompkins commented on the show's ending in an interview with Vulture: Yes, for a while I was able to feel like I had the energy to do several projects at once.

I had to make some tough decisions and really pare it down, which would also leave room to participate in other people's things and not be having to beg off because I've over-committed myself to projects that I have created.

Wells, appearing instead as the guest Mark Twain while Matt Gourley hosts the show as Carl Sagan.