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The Martin & Gina Mixtape and Trivia Def Jam 1:40:38

2d ago1:40:38

1:40:38

This week we're heading back to the 90s and celebrating Detroit's most excitable DJ and his equally comical lady-friend as we revisit all of our discussions of the 90s sitcom behemoth Martin! It's not a clip show... It's a mixtape! Plus we join forces to tackle a Martin trivia quiz with mildly embarrassing results... Segments in this episode: Marti…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 7: The Show Where Woody Shows Up & Three Valentines, with SPECIAL GUEST, Emmy-winning TV editor Mike Stivala 1:11:07

2d ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Marlessa's Dad joins us this week to offer his expert insights about these two iconic episodes! We discuss growing apart from old friends; connections with Cheers as Woody Harrelson enters the chat; and of course why over-preparing for a date might cause the whole evening to go up in flames (literally). Oh, and here's hoping ALL of your red flags g…

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School Radio Stations! 1:44:57

9d ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Dwayne Wayne woos the campus through the airwaves, Alex P. Keaton DJs his way into a controversial romance, and Corey and Shawn become the bad boys of the FM dial... this week's trope is school radio stations! Here's what we're watching: Welcome Back Kotter S3 E16 "Sweatwork" Family Ties S2 E7 "Sweet Lorraine" A Different World S1 E15 "Dr Cupid" Bo…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 6: Good Samaritan & Our Parents, Ourselves 1:06:16

9d ago1:06:16

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Today we have not one but TWO episodes where Frasier's inclination to help others backfires. "So are [we] saying you shouldn't help people?" Join us to discuss whether no good deed does in fact go unpunished. We also dive into how to let someone down after a date that goes wrong; healthy levels of cynicism; and Super Bowl parties. History Highlight…

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Fear of Public Speaking! [rerun] 1:32:53

16d ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Sheldon takes the stage, Blossom masters debate club, and the Golden Girls conquer terrors at 20,000 feet... This week's trope is fear of public speaking! Here's what we're watching: Golden Girls S3 E5 "Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself" Blossom S2 E17 "Losers Win" Herman's Head S2 E12 "Feardom of Speech" Big Bang Theory S3 E18 "The Pants Alternative…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 5: Roz, a Loan & Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz 1:06:24

16d ago1:06:24

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Spring may be on the way but IT IS STILL CHRISTMAS in our hearts because we are on a high after watching this holiday classic. And oh yes, Roz is there too… History Highlights: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/woman-iconic-v-j-photo-died-age-92-heres-her-story-180960435/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jews-christmas/…

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Save Our Hangout! 1:43:20

23d ago1:43:20

1:43:20

Zack and friends take to the airwaves, Charles wades into the muck of schoolboard corruption, and Webster harnesses the power of his own cuteness, all to avoid their favorite businesses becoming parking lots! This week's trope is SAVE OUR HANGOUT! Here's what we're watching: Webster S2 E12 "Katherine Fights City Hall" Charles in Charge S2 E9 "Pizza…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 4: How to Bury a Millionaire & The Seal Who Came to Dinner 1:01:00

23d ago1:01:00

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Niles is entering his budgeting era by moving from The Montana to The Shangri-La, so you know we’ll have a lot to talk about—including a dead seal draped in a peignoir. History Highlights: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/how-much-easier-was-it-for-baby-boomers-to-buy-a-home-in-seattle-lets-adjust-for-inflation/ https://antiquearchaeo…

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The Many Sitcoms of Ted Danson 1:44:34

1M ago1:44:34

1:44:34

From womanizing bartender to heavenly architect to inept mayor, we're examining the roles of sitcom legend Ted Danson! What is the secret to his charm, which show used him best, and most importantly, can a relationship survive if only one person likes "The Good Place?" The answers to all this and more in the Dansonest deep dive in town... Here's wh…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 3: First Do No Harm & Secret Admirer 55:21

1M ago55:21

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We know Frasier’s often looking for love in all the wrong places. So, what happens when he’s convinced a woman only likes him for his psychiatric expertise, or when he’s more focused on the idea of a mysterious “admirer” than the actual woman he’s dating? Let’s dive in… Historical Highlights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath https://p…

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FRASIER Deep Dive 2: Dial M for Martin & Hot Ticket 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

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Tensions are high this week, as Frasier continues to struggle with being out of work and the Crane brothers desperately try to secure tickets to the hottest play in Seattle. IS Frasier right that there’s “no such thing” as an accident? How can you distinguish loving an art form to fit in VS for its own sake? Grab a front row seat for these and othe…

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Valentine's Day Gone Awry! 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Fran the Nanny risks life and limb for love, Nell Carter dishes out highly questionable romantic advice, and Mike and Molly's plans are derailed by baker-related jealousy... this week's trope is Valentine's Day Gone Awry! Here's what we're watching: Gimme a Break S3 E16 "Valentine" Wings S2 E17 "Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places" The Nanny S…

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I.Q. Tests! 1:36:06

1M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

Night Court gets brainy, Good Times tackles racial bias, and Seinfeld presents a testing "caper" for the ages... This week's trope is I.Q. Tests! Here's what we're watching: Good Times S2 E7 "IQ Test" Night Court S6 E10 "Mental Giant" Seinfeld S3 E7 "The Cafe" Keenan & Kel S3 E7 "IQ Can Do Better"由Amy & Jay

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FRASIER Deep Dive 1: Good Grief & Frasier's Curse 1:00:04

1M ago1:00:04

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Grab some sherry, we’re rolling right into FRASIER’s sixth season with some riveting debates: how relatable Frasier is (or not) when grappling with the stages of grief, coincidence vs fate, the best ways to master emotional growth, and of course, if Frasier is being a bad celebrity. One thing is definite though: it’s fate that you’ll listen to this…

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Road Trips! 1:32:04

2M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Bart Simpson takes the wheel, Grace heads for Memphis, and Joey takes his ill fated spin-off on the open road... this week's trope is Road Trips! Here's what we're watching: Grace Under Fire S2 E21 "Memphis Bound" The Simpsons S7 E20 "Bart on the Road" Joey S1 E11 "Joey and the Road Trip" Parks & Recreation S3 E14 "Road Trip"…

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FRASIER is Listening (And We’re Gonna Talk About Him) 18:02

2M ago18:02

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One of the most lauded sitcoms ever that is often also considered one of the best written, Frasier also happens to be Marlessa’s favorite show of all time. Katie’s watching it for the first time (gasp!); will she need convincing of its greatness? Which Frasier season are they covering? Plus, what are Katie’s hot takes as a first-time viewer?…

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Welcome to Sitcom Studies 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Your hosts, TV industry marketer Marlessa and archivist Katie, welcome you to Sitcom Studies, the ultimate TV analysis podcast! Sitcoms have long had a profound impact on American media and culture, but which ones truly stand the test of time and are worth revisiting? Best friends Marlessa & Katie tackle a specific season of an iconic sitcom, each …

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Crossovers! 1:37:32

2M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Ricky Schroder and Arnold Drummond join forces for the scoop of the century, Urkel drops by the Tanner house, and Lucille Ball crosses paths with the man of steel himself... This week's trope is Crossover episodes! Here's what we're watching: I Love Lucy S6 E13 "Lucy and Superman" Silver Spoons S1 E7 "The Great Computer Caper" Full House S4 E16 "St…

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Going to Jail! 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

The Golden Girls are mistaken for sex workers, Mary Tyler Moore refuses to name names, and Ellen's antics fail to amuse the penitentiary crowd... This week's trope is Going to Jail! Here's what we're watching... The Mary Tyler Moore Show S5 E1 "Will Mary Hart Go to Jail?" Golden Girls S2 E2 "Ladies of the Evening" Ellen S2 E21 "Three Strikes" Every…

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The Sitcom Club - 093 - Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Feliz Navidad! Tilt and Gary return for a festive outing (really - it's outdoors) and discuss the 1977 Christmas (and final) edition of Bill Maynard's YTV sitcom.由Podnose

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"A Christmas Carol" Episodes! 1:38:08

3M ago1:38:08

1:38:08

Sanford and Son bring Dickens to the junkyard, Sophia makes the perfect Tiny Tim, and Mr. Belvedere gets a lot of use out of the old-timey sleeping cap and night gown that he already owned... This week's trope is episodes that spoof "A Christmas Carol!" Here's what we're watching: The Odd Couple S1 E12 "Scrooge Gets an Oscar" Sandford & Son S5 E12 …

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The New Sitcoms of 2024! 1:54:40

3M ago1:54:40

1:54:40

Damon Wayans and Reba McEntire triumphantly(?) return to prime time, an Oregon hospital becomes the setting for the latest "Office"-style mockumentary, and we boldly attempt to watch a second-degree Big Bang Theory spinoff while skipping Young Sheldon entirely... This week we're casting nostalgia aside and talking about the new sitcoms of 2024! Her…

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Threesomes & Orgies! 1:28:42

4M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Grace gets kinky with Jeremy Piven, Ted rides the sweet tricycle of love, and the gals of Absolutely Fabulous relive the swinging sixties, all with smoldering guest stars galore! Plus, Party Down provides an unofficial sequel to Eyes Wide Shut... This week's trope is Threesomes and Orgies! Here's what we're watching" Absolutely Fabulous S3 E3 "Sex"…

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Sitcom Thanksgivings! [rerun] 1:27:26

4M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

As God is our witness, we thought turkeys could fly... We're watching classic Thanksgiving episodes from the seventies to the aughties! Here's the lineup: WKRP in Cincinnati S1 E7 "Turkeys Away" Seinfeld S6 E8 "The Mom and Pop Store" King of Queens S6 E9 "Thanks, Man" It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S9 E10 "the Gang Squashes Their Beefs" This is …

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Shoplifting! 1:46:25

4M ago1:46:25

1:46:25

The Facts of Life gals pull a classic department store caper, Danny Partridge helps himself to a corner store yoyo, and Tim the Toolman Taylor must ferret out the Swiss army thief among his children... This week's trope is Shoplifting! Here's what we're watching: The Partridge Family S3 E22 "The Partridge Connection" Facts of Life S2 E6 "Shopliftin…

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Going on a Diet! 1:36:19

5M ago1:36:19

1:36:19

Bob Newhart vows to eat nothing but water, Old Christine breaks down the science of the protein shake, and my sister Sam takes on body-shaming in a mildly special episode... This week's trope is Going on a Diet! Here's what we're watching: The Bob Newhart Show S2 E11 "The Fit, the Fat and the Forty One" Gimme a Break S1 E5 "Do or Diet" My Sister Sa…

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Best Sitcom Hangouts! 1:23:20

5M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

From bars and restaurants to attics and garages, we're celebrating all the places where the gangs congregate and the zany schemes are hatched... This episode is all about our favorite sitcom hangout spots! Let us know what we missed at sitcomstudypodcast@gmail.com or instagram.com/sitcomstudypodcast Next week's trope is Going on a Diet!…

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The Charles in Charge Mixtape & Trivia Throwdown! 1:57:53

5M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

This week is all about the new boy in the neighborhood, who lives downstairs and it's understood... You know the rest- the hunky housekeeper and sage advice-giver has come up four times on the podcast so far, and we're revisiting all of our discussions about Charles, Buddy, the Powell Family, and to a lesser degree the Pembroke Family! Plus we'll f…

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Bachelor Parties! 1:41:50

5M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

Martin and Gina dive into debauchery, Lucy goes undercover at Ricky's "Daddy Shower," and Archie and Edith head upstate for a politically polarized wedding weekend (not to mention the back-door pilot for Maude)... This week's trope is Bachelor Parties! Here's what we're watching: I Love Lucy S2 E14 "Ricky Has Labor Pains" All in the Family S2 E24 "…

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Sitcom Shakespeare! 1:35:25

6M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

The immortal Fonz takes on the immortal Bard, Gilligan and the gang turn Hamlet into an opera, and Frasier and Niles stage a must-miss production for the ages... This week's trope is Shakespeare in Sitcoms! Here's what we're watching: Gilligan's Island S3 E4 "The Producer" Happy Days S2 E10 "A Star is Bored" Head of the Class S1 E8 "Critical Choice…

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Bar Wars, Slap Bets & Other Yearly Traditions! 1:52:58

6M ago1:52:58

1:52:58

Cheers forms a rivalry that will last for generations, How I Met Your Mother gets slap-happy, and the Community campus engulfs itself in paintball apocalypse... for the first of many times! This week's all about storylines that became beloved every-season traditions! Here's what we're watching: Cheers S4 E9 "From Beer to Eternity" & S6 E23 "Bar War…

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90s Reboots! 1:59:57

6M ago1:59:57

1:59:57

The Tanners return after three decades, Boy Meets World spawns a new generation, and the Fresh Prince is FINALLY reimagined as a gritty, melancholy drama... This week we're discussing 90s REBOOTS! Here's what we're watching: Girl Meets World S1 E1 "Girl Meets World" Fuller House S1 E1 "Our Very First Show Again" Bel-Air S1 E1 "Dreams and Nightmares…

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Kids Aging Several Years Between Seasons! 1:42:11

7M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

From the Keatons to the Seavers to the rich tapestry of Modern Family, sitcoms have a habit of blithely skipping over the terrible twos and playing fast and loose with the ages of their youngest cast members... This week's trope is kids who age several years between seasons! Here's what we're watching: Family Ties S5 E1 "Be True to Your Preschool" …

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Caught Smoking! 1:38:31

7M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

Beaver packs the perfect pipe, Arnold Drummond hits tobacco road, and Hank Hill employs the age-old parenting technique of making your child smoke the whole carton... This week's trope is Getting Caught Smoking! Here's what we're watching: Leave it to Beaver S2 E9 "The Pipe" Diff'rent Strokes S6 E12 "Where There's Smoke" King of the Hill S1 E10 "Ke…

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The British Sitcom Invasion! 1:48:40

7M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

Blimey! This week we're skipping across the pond to check out two iconic British sitcoms and the American remakes/imitators they inspired! Here's what we're watching: Man About the House S1 E1 "Three's a Crowd" Three's Company S1 E1 "Man About the House" Absolutely Fabulous S1 E1 "Fashion" Cybill S1 E1 "Virgin, Mother, Crone"…

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U.F.O. Sightings! 1:25:09

8M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Dick Van Dyke spots a flying saucer, Bob Newhart contemplates the likeliness of aliens, and Scott Baio solves the mysteries of the universe... This week's trope is UFO Sightings! Here's what we're watching: The Dick Van Dyke Show S5 E3 "Uhny Uftz" Newhart S1 E19 "Heaven Knows Mr. Utley" Charles in Charge S2 E19 "U.F. Oh No!" The Hogan Family S3 E21…

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Going to the Beach! 1:38:49

8M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Tony Danza rides the waves, Mister Ed soaks up the sun, and Monica Geller has a fateful run-in with a jellyfish... this week's trope is Going to the Beach! Here's what we're watching: Mister Ed S2 E23 "Ed the Beachcomber" Who's the Boss S2 E6 "Custody Part 1" Married with Children S3 E21 "Life's a Beach" Friends S4 E1 "The One with the Jellyfish"…

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Sitcom Olympics! (w/David Smith) 1:58:47

8M ago1:58:47

1:58:47

The doctors of MASH get whipped into shape, Dharma and Greg embark on equally inspirational quests, and the Goldbergs triumph in sports that don't exist... This week we're talking about the Olympics in sitcoms with sports professional David Smith! Here's what we're watching: M*A*S*H S6 E11 "The MASH Olympics" Dharma & Greg S1 E17 "The Official Dhar…

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The Saved by the Bell Mixtape 2:02:07

8M ago2:02:07

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We've covered the gang from Bayside four times so far, so we've extracted all of our Saved by the Bell discussions and combined them into one scheming, class-cutting, Belding-defying sensation! From our past episodes, we're listening to: SBTB S2 E5 "House Party" from our Party When the Parents Are Away podcast SBTB S4 E3 "Screech's Spaghetti Sauce"…

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Pranks & Practical Jokes! 1:35:45

8M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

Stephanie Tanner gets even, Jan Brady goes full American Psycho, and iCarly drags her brother back into the depths of prank addiction... This weeks trope is Pranks and Practical Jokes! Here's what we're watching: The Brady Bunch S2 E13 "The Impractical Joker" Coach S5 E20 "Dirty Tricks" Full House S7 E14 "Is It True About Stephanie?" iCarly S4 E3 "…

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Chain Letters! 1:26:13

9M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Edith Bunker plays it safe, Mrs. Garret lays down the law, and Tim the Toolman Taylor ends up with a classic case of black eye and green hands... This week's trope is Chain Letters (and the misfortune they cause)! Here's what we're watching: All in the Family S6 E6 "Chain Letter" Facts of Life S5 E13 "The Chain Letter" Home Improvement S1 E19 "Unch…

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Homemade Movies! 1:43:33

9M ago1:43:33

1:43:33

Doogie Howser portrays a zombie, Ben Seaver adds a touch of eroticism to the killer alligator genre, and the It's Always Sunny gang fail to make an impression on fellow Philadelphian M. Night Shyamalan... This week's trope is Making a Movie! Here's what we're watching: Growing Pains S5 E25 "Ben's Movie" Doogie Howser S2 E8 "Revenge of the Teenage D…

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Ripped From the Headlines! (w/Eric Paul) 1:41:45

9M ago1:41:45

1:41:45

Punky Brewster unpacks the Challenger explosion, Murphy Brown takes on Dan Quayle (in real life, somehow) and Brooklyn 99 tackles the many societal woes of 2020 New York City... This week we're talking Ripped From the Headlines Sitcoms with Eric Paul of Everything is a Primary Source! Here's what we're watching: WKRP in Cincinatti S2 E19 "In Concer…

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Dinner Parties! 1:41:51

9M ago1:41:51

1:41:51

Mary Tyler Moore loses control of the guest list, George Jefferson busts out a new tuxedo, and the Michael Scott / Jan Levinson household serves up a feast of delicious cringe (it must marinate for at least 3 hours)... This week's trope is Dinner Parties! Here's what we're watching: The Mary Tyler Moore Show S4 E10 "The Dinner Party" The Jeffersons…

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Obsessed with Chess! 1:26:51

10M ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Frasier is driven to madness by his dad's effortless victories, Bernie Mac delivers age-old wisdom in metaphors of knights and bishops, and Felix Unger falls back into the depths of his childhood obsession... This week's trope is CHESS! Here's what we're watching: The Danny Thomas Show S5 E13 "The Chess Game" Frasier S3 E18 "Chess Pains" The Bernie…

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Going to College! (w/Doug McCambridge) 1:45:05

10M ago1:45:05

1:45:05

Alex P. Keaton, Zack Morris and Will Smith all make spectacularly bad first impressions on their professors, and the Hogan Family faces an angry wolverine in a typical freshman prank gone wrong... This week's trope is Going to College and we're joined by college professor and fellow podcaster Doug McCambridge of Good Times Great Movies and Schitts …

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How to get the Final Chapters - for FREE 2:30

10M ago2:30

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Here's that link to get the final chapters. https://jamescary.samcart.com/products/audio-gospel-according-to-a-sitcom-writer Enjoy! You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HER…

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The Family Matters Mixtape 1:25:32

10M ago1:25:32

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This week we're going deep on the Winslows and their clumsy, catch-phrase prone neighbor by revisiting four of the times we've covered Family Matters on the podcast so far: S1 E16 "The Party" from our Party When the Parents Are Away podcast S2 E7 "Dog Day Halloween" from Held Hostage in a Bank S7 E14 "Life in the Fast Lane" from Hooked on Pills S1 …

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Raising Lazarus 8:14

10M ago8:14

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Hey! This is the final episode. I'm not keeping it the rest back for cynical reasons. Quite the reverse. This podcast isn't working. People aren't listening. No idea why. As I'm recording it, I'm actually thinking it's quite good and occasionally impressed with what my former self has written. But anyway, turns out people don't want short single-vo…

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Comic Books in Sitcoms! (w/Jordan D. White) 1:56:17

10M ago1:56:17

1:56:17

Bob Newhart returns to primetime for his least essential sitcom, The Simpsons anticipates the superhero movie craze, and the ladies of Big Bang Theory visit the comic shop and debate the subtleties of Thor's hammer... This week we're discussing comic books in sitcoms with Marvel Comics senior editor Jordan D. White! Here's what we're watching: Bob …

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