We talk about hammer toes, French revolutionaries, and anachronistic coffee cups. All that and more as we watch season 8, episode 4 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @da…

November 2-8, 1996 This week Ken welcomes Denver Comedian Geoff Tice to the show. Ken and Geoff discuss how Denver become a comedy hub reminiscent of Boston's golden era,being both a comic and graphic designer, Colorado's vibrant comedy scenne, Comedy Works,expert insights on the evolution of comedy flyers and the quirky charm of '90s TV Guide adve…

March 24- April 1, 1984 This week Ken welcomes Philly comic Chip Chantry BACK to the show. Ken and Chip discuss uninspired TV landscape of 1984, significant TV weddings, his last visit and the evolution of virtual podcasting since then, the fascinating world of VR and hologram technology, take a historical detour into the "Pepper's Ghost" illusion—…

We talk about flaming desserts, pre-loaded pop tarts, and chokey chicken. All that and more as we watch season 8, episode 3 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoy…

June 19-26, 1976 This week Ken welcomes Professor of Russian & Slavic Studies and Senior Academic Convenor for the Global Network at New York University and author of Marvel Comics in the 1970s: The World Inside Your Head (Cornell, 2022), Meanwhile, in Russia…: Russian Internet Memes and Viral Video (Bloomsbury, 2022), Soviet-Self-Hatred: The Secre…

January 3-9, 1998 This week Ken welcomes comedian, filmmaker and all around good dude Jeff Cerulli to the show. Ken and Jeff discuss documentary films, hot dog eating contests, TV Eating Contests, The Simpsons, Senior Year of High School, The Spin Doctors, mail order CDs, TV Guide appearing in movies, The Ice Storm, The Postman, Equal, smoking bans…

We talk about a shared early '90s sitcom universe, grocery store music playlists, and magnetic mannequins. All that and more as we watch season 8, episode 2 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod…

May 18, 2018 This week Ken welcomes comedian Caitlin Peluffo. Ken and Caitlin discuss chipper hellos, being pumped, Caitlin's partner's love of Alice Cooper, Chubby Checker, Alice Cooper's Elvis story, growing up in the Bay Area, moving to NYC, depicting cities for the wealthy, Golden Retrievers, The Property Brothers, twins, the not twin sibling, …

We talk about crudité, Dexatrim, and party arrival etiquette. All that and more as we watch season 8, episode 1 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoypod Twitter:…

February 26 - March 3, 1972 RETURNING guests to the show comedians Irene Bremis (watch her special Sweetie) and TV's Frank Conniff join Ken this week. Ken, Irene and Frank discuss growing up in New York, the horrors of Staten Island, good pizza, racism, Mary Tyler Moore, Sherlock Holmes cigarettes, Doral Cigarettes, True Cigarettes, killing women, …

March 31 - April 6, 1990 This week Ken welcomes SF based comic behind the new special "They are Gonna Know", Richard Sarvate. Ken and Richard discuss nostalgia, doing your research, experiencing emotions, Bob Saget, America's Funniest Home Videos, how kids today wouldn't know what a VHS Camcorder is, growing up in Freemont CA, the great comedy scen…

August 1-7, 2004 This week Ken welcomes Maine's own Ricky from the Old Sorts of Words YouTube Channel. Ken and Ricky discuss hey girl hey, Judge Dredd, Millie the Model, how impressed Ken is by Patsy Walker, Tank Girl, UK Comics, pre MCU Comic Book Movies, Addams Family, the Addams Family movies, Krypto, being terrified of wrestling promos, Edward …

We talk about eligious noodles, the yellow pages, and wedding samosas. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 24 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoypo…

May 3-9, 1997 This week Ken welcomes comedian and man behind the comedy special "Harangue" (watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9qlvlgkiJs), Kevin Casey White. Ken and Kevin discuss being live in Mexico City, international waters, loving John Carpenter, Big Trouble in Little China, smokers coughs, homaging the Thing title car, growing up i…

We talk about doppelgangers, pre-voicemail phone messages, and the disappearance of chewing gum jingles. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 23 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@…

March, 11 - 1995 This week Ken welcomes comedian, and man behind the new special "Jew Verses the Volcano", Adam Newman. Ken and Adam discuss their mutual obsession with guitars, Sam Kinison, getting into magic, being awkward, learning card tricks out of spite, Dealt, Penn & Teller Fool Us, The X-Files, Dorfin', If I Did It, the OJ Simpson Trial, fi…

June 30 - July 1, 2001 This week Ken welcomes comedian behind the album "America's Uncle Dad", Sean Keane to the show. Ken and Sean discuss the Bay Area, Oakland, Jawbreaker, doing stand up at video stores, how stand up comedy is the hobo of the performing arts world, Nash Bridges, Midnight Caller, everybody's one acting credit, the world right bef…

We talk about marshmallows, spit takes, and dating in the ‘90s. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 22 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoypod Twitt…

August 20 - 26, 1988 This week Ken welcomes comedian and she of the stand up album "Soft Bones", the great Ellie Hino. Ken and Elli discuss Minneapolis, not knowing Canadian geography, growing up in Madison WI, Prince, Chris Farley, MTV, Target stores, corporate lingo, 21 Jump St, Fox TV's early days, Richard Grieco, Peter DeLouise, getting stoned …

We talk about the late, greats Shelly DuVall, Robin Williams, and Jerry Springer. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 21 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @d…

July 22-28, 1995 This week Ken welcomes comedian (his new special "Above Ground Comedian" is out now), Chris Martin to the show. Ken and Chris discuss being from the UK, Ken living in London, doing stand up, moving to LA, The New Adventures of Superman vs Lois and Clark, Cain-iacs, Dog Boys, softcore, Channel 5, Mario Lopez, snooker, Sunday UK TV, …

We talk about multidirectional panes of glass, songs about states, and the return of Serge. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 20 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Ins…

In this very special extra episode of the show Ken welcomes writer, director, film scholar and personal hero of Ken's, Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid&Nancy) to the show. Ken and Alex discuss growing up watching Westerns, moving to LA, his final film, Dead Souls by Golgos, punk, The Clash, Joe Strummer, Repo Man, the sequel to Repo Man, comic books, the un…

March 16-22, 1991 This week Ken welcomes the comedian behind the album "Rocky Mountain Bi", Andie Main. Ken and Andie discuss moving away from Denver, growing up in Portland, doing a "reverse Oregon Trail", thin air, the wonder of dogs, fancy dress, Barbara Walters overdressed with the Ninja Turtles, Salem Menthol Cigarettes, smoking, global warmin…

We talk about Shakespeare, Elvis Presley, and Mama’s Family. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 19 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoypod Twitter:…

September 7-13, 1991 This week Ken welcomes Hilo creator Judd Winick BACK to the show. Ken and Judd discuss how long they speak to each other, Gary Busey living in your attic, Bad Ronald, the dark times of 1991, Stephen Dorf, Janine Turner, Walter Cronkite interviewing dinosaurs, Summer's end, season finales, Northern Exposure, SCTV, Twin Peaks, st…

We talk about sacrificing sofas, lift logistics, and Redding references. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 18 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmail.com Instagram: @danceofjoy…

Please enjoy this BONUS! episode of TV Guidance Counselor recorded live at North East Comic Con back in March 2024 with my guests Gina Shock of the Go-Gos and Greg Hawkes of the Cars. If you were a Patron you would have gotten this months ago, if you have a buck or two to spare, sign up! It's appreciated https://www.patreon.com/tvguidancecounselor…

This week Ken welcomes former actor (Harry and the Hendersons, 21 Jump St) and current speaker, writer and publisher of Wonderwall Press, Maggie Langrick. Ken and Maggie discuss moving to LA when you're 19, and moving back recently, growing up in Vancouver, London, living in all of the world's most expensive cities, 21 Jump St, being in the pilot, …

We talk about happy, jazzy, serial killer hits, fainting in front of celebrities, and manly hugging. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 17 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmai…

October 26-November 1, 1996 It's Ken's birthday month, so this week you get ANOTHER BONUS episode. This time in celebration of THEIR 200th episode Ken welcomes Abby and Ryan from the fantastic Bothering the Band podcast. Ken, Abby and Ryan discuss when the interviewer becomes the interviewee, the origins of the Bothering the Band podcast, booking b…

January 30-Feburary 5, 1993 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show, former Boston and now TN comedian Shawn Carter. Ken and Shawn discuss his move to Tennessee, living in an RV, and opening a comedy club in Bristol. He shares insights into the differences between Tennessee and Virginia, including tax rates and downtown areas split by state borders…

We talk about copy-editing the TV Guide, freakishly strong babies, and the stereotypical hobbies of sitcom wives. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 16 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: dance…

February 2-9, 2002 This week Ken welcomes the comedian behind the YouTube Special "Frontin" Rob Haze to the show. Ken and Rob discuss his experiences in the comedy scene, his love for the Bernie Mac Show, and the impact of the mockumentary format on sitcoms. He also highlights underrated shows from the 2001-2002 season and shares an interesting sto…

September 17-23, 1994 FALL PREVIEW This week, kicking off Ken's Birthday month with an EXTRA special episode, Ken welcomes writer, actor and Whitest Kid U Know Sam Brown to the show. Ken and Sam discuss West Coast East Coast confusion, growing up in Sandwich, the cops, being an hour from everything, going to school in NYC, meeting Trevor Moore, UCB…

Feb 19, 2007 This week Ken welcomes comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri to the show. Ken and Ahmed discuss TV viewing habits and the TV Guide from February 19th to 25th, 2007, favorite TV shows, watching TV as a family, and the impact of superhero TV shows, the post-9/11 TV landscape and the rise of ethnic diversity in stand-up comedy,shifting trends and cultu…

We talk about the glory days of eBay, our Brain Donors mind meld, and Gulf war-era middle-school performances. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 15 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofj…

October 24-31, 1964 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show, author of the new book "James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze", Tom Shubilla. Ken and Tom discuss the cold war, spy culture, how we looked at spies different each decade after WWII, James Bond, Euro Spy, Japanese Spy flicks, surfing and spying, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Tupperware parties, …

Feb 15-21, 1997 This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian and man behind the new YouTube Comedy Special "Wallpaper", Adam Cayton-Holland. Ken and Adam discuss climate change, Colorado, David Letterman, Letterman's "I'm David F*&king Letterman" phase, serialized comedy, how Letterman invented Impractical Jokers, having nostalgia for 1997, the FINAL ep…

We talk about Home Alone booby traps, midnight affairs at the office, and stunt men and stunt sheep. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 14 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@gmai…

September 19-26, 1998 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show author of the new book "99 Episodes That Defined the '90s: Television Milestones from Arsenio to Homer to Yada Yada Yada, Chris Morgan" Ken and Chris discuss his book, Detroit, Tim Allen, Jack Kavorkian's lawyer, Cigarette ads, Heidi Klum, Spin City, French Stewart, 3rd Rock from the Sun…

This week Ken welcomes actor, producer and woman behind Be Brave Media Joanne Rubino. Ken and Joanne discuss the path from in front of the camera to behind it, moving a lot, being your own friends, getting guest spots on big series, ER, production management, indie films, volunteering to help run a tight ship, how long projects take, Hatfields & Mc…

We reminisce about travel agencies, we wonder about airline employee perks, and we say ‘doody’ 27 times! All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 13 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@…

We talk about burgle-proof Honda Accords, Larry Appleton as a meme, and Chicago’s lack of carpool lanes. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 12 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danceofjoypod@…

This week Ken welcomes actor (Alias), writer, producer, and co-host of the "Did You Do It?" podcast, Kevin Weisman. Ken and Kevin discuss L.A. weather, growing up in the Valley, how filthy with Boston people old L.A. was, the insanity of the man named Griffith, shooting apples off of heads and why it is never a good idea, Equity Waiver plays, the "…

In this episode previously a Patreon Exclusive (patreon.com/tvguidancecounselor) Ken chats with actor Kevin Chapman live at last month's North East Comic Con.By Ken Reid

This week Ken welcomes writer, director, producer Rolfe Kanefsky (There's Nothing Out There, Nightmare Man, Pool Boy Nightmare) to the show. Ken and Rolfe discuss Fangoria, Gorezone, the Catch 22 of trying to get a distributer without press and press without distribution, Brett Piper, going to film school, Hampshire College, watching horror on TV, …

We talk about the joys of the Reader’s Digest, the meteoric rise of Bart Simpson, and painting any car for $99.95. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 11 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for merch! Leave us a voice message! Email: danc…

This week Ken welcomes the incredible co-hosts of the amazing How NOT to Make a Movie podcast, writer-producers A.L. Katz and Gil Adler. Ken, Alan and Gil discuss good rooms, Bordello of Blood, when Alan and Gil first met, moving from New York to LA, 1985, Rhonda Shear, The Groundlings, Basic Training, how a good producer sacrifices to get nudity o…

We talk about the return of paper bags (this time, with handles!), the introduction of driver's side airbags, and the awkwardness of holiday home invasions. All that and more as we watch season 7, episode 10 of our favorite ‘80s hit sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! Support the show! Be a part of the show! Shop for me…