Best Classic Sitcoms Podcasts (2024)

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TCNW 794: Those Gossipin’ Men 33:25

4d ago33:25

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:33:25 Those Gossipin’ Men was the 15th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E15) Plot Summary Those Gossipin’ Men: Aunt Bee teaches Andy a lesson after he ridicules the Mayberry women for being such terrible gossips. Bee sets a trap to prove the men are just as bad […]…

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TCNW 793: Feedback, Trivia, and More 41:36

11d ago41:36

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:41:36 This week we’ll take some time to hear from the listeners/viewers like you. It’s been a few weeks since we last focused on your thoughts so we’ll be covering comments from several different podcast episodes. It’s always a real treat for me to hear from you and I know that […]…

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TCNW 792: The Horse Trader

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:33:58 The Horse Trader was the 14th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E14) Plot Summary The Horse Trader: Andy proves fallible when he cons a traveling antique dealer into buying the town’s old cannon with a fabulously fictional story of the cannon’s glorious past. Opie follows his […]…

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TCNW 791: Mayberry Tribute Artist Christie McLendon

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:34:45 I have a special guest this week that many of you will have seen at Mayberry events held over the last many years. Christie McLendon has been performing as the Charlene Darling character for folks since 2010 at Mayberry events. She creates parody songs related to Mayberry as well as […]…

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TCNW 790: Mayberry Filming Locations Part 2

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:29:42 This is part two of Codie’s report that began last week. I want to encourage you to possibly watch the video version of these reports because Codie shows us the sites and locations that he’s talking about and I don’t think you’d want to miss that. As a reminder from […]…

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TCNW 789: Mayberry Filming Locations

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:35:48 In early April 2024, members of the Mayberry Chapter of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) lead a group on a trip to the Los Angeles, California area. They visited major filming locations for TAGS including Franklin Canyon, Red Studios and the Desilu (Forty Acres) backlot. They also […]…

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TCNW 788: Lou Ann Poovie is Ms. Elizabeth MacRae 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:33:27 We received some sad news today here at Two Chairs No Waiting headquarters. The wonderful Elizabeth MacRae passed away on Monday May 27, 2024. She was 88 years old when she passed but she will always be remembered by Mayberry fans as a compassionate lady who enjoyed life and shared […]…

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TCNW 787: Mayberry Goes Hollywood 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:36:16 Mayberry Goes Hollywood was the 13th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E13) Plot Summary Mayberry Goes Hollywood: A Hollywood producer visits Mayberry and, taken with the town’s charm, decides to use it as the setting of a new film. The town members become screen-struck and busily […]…

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TCNW 786: Ellie for Council Review 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:28:14 Ellie for Council was the 12th episode filmed and the 10th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E10) Plot Summary Ellie for Council:Ellie runs for office, breaking the Mayberry tradition of what had been an all-male town council. Once again, Andy learns a lesson from Opie when he hears […]…

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TCNW 785: Clint Howard Turns 65

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:35:05 Jan and I were invited to attend a surprise birthday party for Clint Howard on April 20, 2024 out in Burbank, California. What an honor it was to be asked and there was no way we were going to pass on something like that. Clint’s wife, Kat, was who invited […]…

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TCNW 784: Mayberry in Granville TN 2024 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:32:19 On April 11-13, 2024 there was a wonderful Mayberry event in Granville, TN. I’ll give a report on the going’s on during the Mayberry – Lucy Festival and we’ll hear from a couple of folks who called in with their personal reports on the event. I hope that hearing about […]…

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TCNW 783: The Christmas Story

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:37:09 The Christmas Story was the 10th episode filmed and the 11th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E11) Plot Summary The Christmas Story: Andy and Barney keep the spirit of Christmas alive for Sam Muggins and his family after the town Scrooge, Ben Weaver, demands Andy keep Muggins incarcerated […]…

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TCNW 782: Mr. Trivia’s Trivia 35:00

3M ago35:00

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:35:00 Two Chairs No Waiting headquarters had a nice visit from Mayberry trivia expert, Paul Mulik, this past week. He was in Huntsville, AL competing in the North American Brass Band Championships. The band he’s in, Arkansas MusicWorks Brass Band, finished in second place so congratulations to Paul. In the spirit …

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TCNW 781: Stranger in Town 30:03

3M ago30:03

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:34:44 Stranger in Town was the 10th episode filmed and the 12th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E12) Plot Summary – Stranger in Town: Ed Sawyer, a mysterious stranger, arrives in Mayberry and puts the entire town on edge when he displays an eerie familiarity with the town’s people, […]…

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TCNW 780: Reports from Mayberry 33:10

4M ago33:10

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:33:10 The latest issue of the Weaver’s Newsletter hit the streets late last week so we’ll be going through some of the Mayberry news and reports that are found within. There’s great news about a BIG Mayberry fan and we hear from a few folks that made their way out to […]…

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TCNW 779: Andy the Matchmaker 36:20

4M ago36:20

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:36:20 Andy the Matchmaker was the ninth episode filmed and the 7th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E7) Plot Summary Andy the Matchmaker: In the show’s first try at finding a girl for Barney, the deputy is brought together with Miss Rosemary after Andy tricks him by deciding to […]…

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TCNW 778: A Feud is a Feud 32:00

4M ago32:00

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:31:59 A Feud is a Feud was the eighth episode filmed and the 9th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E9) Plot Summary of A Feud is a Feud:Andy is caught in the middle of two feuding mountain families when one’s son and the other’s daughter show up at the […]…

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TCNW 777: Opie’s Pal Howie – An Interview with Dennis Rush 59:09

4M ago59:09

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:59:09 This episode is a real treat for us all in that we get to hear from Opie’s buddy Howie Pruitt himself. Dennis Rush spends almost an hour visiting with us and telling stories of growing up as a child actor in Hollywood. We focus on The Andy Griffith Show, of […]…

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TCNW 776: Irresistible Andy 32:54

5M ago32:54

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:32:54 Irresistible Andy was the seventh episode filmed but it was the 5th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. Plot Summary of Irresistible Andy:Andy gets himself in his first jam with the opposite sex when he wrongly assumes Ellie is out to trap herself a husband. Andy tries to foil […]…

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TCNW 775: Ellie Comes to Town 37:19

5M ago37:19

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Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:37:19 Ellie Comes to Town was the sixth episode filmed but it was the 4th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. Plot Summary of Ellie Comes to Town:An outsider moves to town, Elinor “Ellie” May Walker – Ph.G (Pharmacy Gal), arrives to help her uncle at Walker’s Drug Store. Before […]…

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The Sitcom Club - 092 - Two Forgotten Sitcoms 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

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Season's greetings! Enjoy a previously unreleased episode in which Tilt and Gary discuss Granada's 1968 prison comedy Her Majesty's Pleasure and LWT's Lovely Couple from 1979.By Podnose

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The Sitcom Club - 091 - AYBS Pilot 1:29:51

2y ago1:29:51

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Our introductory 'cast for all things Are You Being Served? kicks off with a discussion on the road to the pilot episode for cast and crew.By Podnose

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169 - Best Series Closer 1:03:50

2y ago1:03:50

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Which Goodies season-ending episode is the best one? Jeffers and Steve chat about the recent 'best series closer' poll over at the Goodies Facebook Group -- analyzing each round & speculating on why things went the way they did! You can hear the 'Earthanasia' episode of Sitcom Showdown here: https://sitcomshowdown.libsyn.com/ss089-the-goodies You c…

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168 - YouTuber Tengy's Goodies Reviews 34:42

2y ago34:42

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An interview with Tengy, the YouTuber who spent 18 months reviewing every Goodies episode and building up a following along the way. What did Tengy discover on her Goodies journey? How volatile was her comments section? Which are her favourite episodes? Tune in to find out :) Watch Tengy on YouTubeBy Goodies Podcast

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167 - new Goodies novella with Barnaby Eaton-Jones 35:15

2+ y ago35:15

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With a new Goodies novella being released, here's an interview with its publisher and writer Barnaby Eaton-Jones. Jeffers tries to pry some behind-the-scenes secrets from Barnaby, while shamelessly aiming to drum up orders for this fresh new Goodies content! Find out if there's more Goodies books on the way (?) who is writing them (?) and how much …

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166 - Sally Wilton on Bill Oddie's music 46:29

2+ y ago46:29

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A chat with Sally Wilton about her Bill Oddie music research and her fan interactions with The Goodies. Plus news of a new Goodies book by Barnaby Eaton-Jones! Sally Wilton on Twitter: @chocimpress Goodies Podcast on Instagram: @goodiespodcastBy Goodies Podcast

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165 - Mastermind Jay Annabel 45:26

2+ y ago45:26

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The Goodies (series 5 and 6) was Jay Annabel's specialist subject on Mastermind Australia in 2021. Jeffers chats with Jay about his experiences on the show, plus a whole lot of general Goodies talk!By Goodies Podcast

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164 - Goodies Allstar Draft Xmas Special 1:05:31

2+ y ago1:05:31

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It's a Goodies All-Star Draft! Tengy joins the regulars to compete in selecting the best Goodies elements to create their dream teams. Fave songs! Fave creatures! Fave locations and gadgets and potions! This ep is also filled with guests including Alison Bean, Henri Phillips, Barnaby Eaton-Jones, Jay Annabel, Sally Wilton and the great Stevie Rigsb…

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The Sitcom Club - 090 - The Climber 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

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Gary and Tilt return to discuss the 1983 BBC sitcom The Climber, taking one or six detours along the way.By Podnose

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163 - Goodies Game Boards with Garry Azzaro 47:59

2+ y ago47:59

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Jeffers chats to the Goodies game board master Garry Azzaro who shares his 'meeting the Superchaps' story and the secrets of how he creates those amazing boards! Garry also reveals his other custom boards and interactions with his pop culture heroes, and the story of how it all started... www.internationalridicule.co.uk Find Garry on Instagram…

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162 - Best Series Openers 1:07:05

2+ y ago1:07:05

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Your votes in the 'Goodies Best Series Opener' battle bracket are analysed by Jeffers and Steve, who dish out the delicious insights and exploits! The series openers include: Beefeaters, Scotland, The New Office, Camelot, The Movies, Almighty Cod, Alternative Roots, Politics ... and Robot. Tune in for your poll results on the best bits of Tim Brook…

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The Sitcom Club - 089 - Cast Changes and Please Sir Series 4 51:46

3+ y ago51:46

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It’s all change as Gary and Tilt discuss various sitcom cast reshuffles and enjoy series 4 of Please Sir!By Podnose

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The Sitcom Club - 088 - Lame Ducks 1:04:00

3+ y ago1:04:00

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The Sitcom Club returns! Gary and Tilt are joined by Steve O’Brien to discuss PJ Hammond’s Lame Ducks.By Podnose

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161 - 50th Anniversary Thank You Goodies 1:12:20

3+ y ago1:12:20

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50 Goody years! Part two of the Goodies 50th anniversary celebrations includes a fab long natter with Barnaby Eaton-Jones, the actor / writer / producer who brought us 'The Big Ben Theory' in 2019 - the first new Goodies episode in decades! We also have messages from Goodies fans full of lovely thoughts on the 50th anniversary. Thanks team! Link to…

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160 - 50th Anniversary Three Interview Thriller 1:12:31

3+ y ago1:12:31

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This three-interview thriller special is PART ONE of our Goodies' 50th Anniversary celebrations, featuring fun chats with Sarah Le Fevre (Mastermind), Adrian Bishop-Laggett (BBC Senior Sound Supervisor) and Julian Gabriel Clarke (cosplayer with Goodies flair!) Listen to Sarah recall her Goodies grilling on Mastermind! (8:30 to 30:45) Listen to Adri…

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159 - Radio Goodies 1:15:27

3+ y ago1:15:27

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Radio Goodies is covered in this episode of the GP, completing the podcast's run of reviewing every ep of The Goodies! We also go over some good Bill news and talk about the upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations.By Goodies Podcast

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158 - The Movies 1:05:44

4y ago1:05:44

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The Goodies' series 5 opener 'The Movies' (1975) is the subject of this podcast ep, with Jeffers and Steve Gerlach having a right good natter about it. Jane joins Jeffers for the Goodies News, which includes some Graeme Garden audio but no word of Billykins! And of course, we all still love Tim Brooke-Taylor.…

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157 - Goodbye Tim 26:20

4+ y ago26:20

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A farewell to Tim Brooke-Taylor, a cherished Goodie and comedy legend, who died on 12 April 2020. R.I.P. Tim. We will miss you.By Goodies Podcast

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The Sitcom Club - 087 - More Forgotten Sitcoms 48:33

5y ago48:33

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Well, blimey, we're back! Gary and Tilt return with three forgotten ITV sitcoms - Turnbull's Finest Half Hour, Girls About Town and Inside George Webley.By Podnose

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156 - Do The Hustle 41:14

5+ y ago41:14

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We look at the The Goodies' various side-hustles, dodgy schemes and all manner of non-Goodies business. Plus lots of Goodies news, including a new upcoming audio adventure from the Superchaps!By Goodies Podcast

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The Sitcom Club - 086 - 2018 Christmas Selection Box 56:38

5+ y ago56:38

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The Sitcom ClubBy Podnose

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155 - The Music Lovers 53:44

5+ y ago53:44

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Jane and Jeffers discuss the Goodies' series 2 classic 'The Music Lovers', plus there's a chat with Steve Gerlach about what's missing from the recent Goodies complete BBC box set.By Goodies Podcast

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The Sitcom Club - 085 - More US Sitcoms Of The 21st Century 1:01:09

5+ y ago1:01:09

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It's part two of our up-to-date discussion on current/recent US shows, this time including Angie Tribeca, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superior Donuts and The Good Place.By Podnose

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The Sitcom Club - 084 - US Sitcoms Of The 21st Century 54:11

5+ y ago54:11

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What's going on here? 2018, you say? Blimey...Tilt and Gary have landed in the present day to discuss current American sitcoms including Parks and Recreation, Black-ish and Modern Family.By Podnose

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The Sitcom Club - 083 - Meet The Wife 58:07

6y ago58:07

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We're back to the Sixties for this week's SC as Gary and Tilt discuss Chesney and Wolfe's Meet The Wife starring Thora Hird and Freddie Frinton.By Podnose

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Goodies Podcast 154 - 2001 and a Box Set 53:53

6y ago53:53

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The Goodies BBC Collection box set has finally arrived, so Jeffers and Jane discuss the contents of this long-awaited DVD collection from Network Distribution, plus chat about the Goodies 1976 episode '2001 and a Bit'. Link: Goodies BBC Collection set at Network On AirBy Goodies Podcast

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The Sitcom Club - 082 - Grace And Favour 59:07

6y ago59:07

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Are You Being Served Again? Gary and Tilt are free to discuss Croft and Lloyd's Grace Brothers sequel from 1992.By Podnose

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The Sitcom Club - 081 - Hi-de-Hi! 1:08:47

6y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

The Sitcom Club returns - Gary and Tilt kick-off the new season with Croft and Perry's holiday camp classic Hi-de-Hi!By Podnose

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Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #1: Perfect Strangers Season 3, Ep #7 Recap 2:14:42

6y ago2:14:42

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Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast Ep #001 – A Podcast About Anything… Rob Cesternino and Akiva Wienerkur have been looking for another podcast to start since the finale of the Seinfeld: Post Show Recap in 2017. In each episode Rob & Akiva will spin a wheel of listener submitted podcast ideas to figure out what the next episode will be about. The first s…

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Rob & Akiva are STILL Trying to Figure out What to Podcast Next 1:32:52

6y ago1:32:52

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Rob and Akiva are STILL Trying to Figure Out What to do Next We Lied. We said the next time you heard Rob & Akiva it would be the start of a new podcast but the feedback was too all over the map… so we’re back with another podcast to figure it out. Listen to Rob and Akiva announce a comebackBy Seinfeld Episode Reviews and Recaps from Seinfeld Experts Rob Cesternino & Akiva Wienerkur

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