Hello all! Here’s a quick update on where we’ve been, what we’ve been up to, PLUS a trailer for a new project we’ve been working on that launches this spring – Jump Leads, a scifi-comedy audioplay series! Learn more about Jump Leads at audio.jumpleads.zoneBy Mandy Oquendo & Ben Paddon

Hello! We’re taking a little break to give Ben more time to edit The Game of Rassilon, and so we can attend to some personal stuff such as wedding planning. Also we adopted another cat! Her name is Squetzel, and she’s adorable, but she needs time to adjust. We’re not going away forever – we will be back, and we’ll let you know ahead of time. Thank …

Tons of topics discussed in this episode. Tons! We definitely talk about The Nanny. We probably talk about canasta, which we still believe might be some kind of carbonated beverage, or possibly a planet from Doctor Who. Ernie Hudson is mentioned at least once. Honestly, I didn’t take great notes while I was editing this one, but we had fun recordin…

Content warning: The episode of The Nanny discussed contains some fatphobia, which we discuss on the show. What are the chances of Ben and Mandy buckling down and discussing The Nanny without going off-topic? We may never know. Anyway, here’s an episode of the podcast. Does anybody ever read these? Again, nobody knows! Episode 2.15: Kindervelt Days…

Content warning: The episode of The Nanny discussed contains transphobia and fatphobia, which we discuss at length on the show. When a celebrity guest not a celebrity guest? When they’re a celebrity jar! Sorry, that one got away from me. Nevertheless, Cher both is and is not in this episode of The Nanny, which leads us to deepen our speculation con…

We return from our hiatus to discuss matters of import – for instance, would Poison Ivy bone down with Captain Planet? And who would Fran Drescher be the best fit to play in the DC Universe? Meanwhile, the death of Invictus Cor affords Lord Zalaxx the opportunity to invade Goliath IX. Unless, of course, Captain Quasar has managed to free herself fr…

We beg you to resist the urge to PETA at us as we discuss an episode centering around a fur coat, a conversation which leads organically to the discussion of 90s activism and Responsibility Politics. We also discuss the hit TLC reality series Darcy & Stacey, briefly reminisce about Orange Wednesdays, and discuss the bold taste of GULP!, the fish-fl…

Ben’s brain is old and Mandy’s overly concerned with how to market S’mores to the British public in this week’s troubling episode of Out on her Fanny. Episode 2.11: When You Pish Upon a Star Original Airdate: 11/21/94 Synopsis: Fran regrets encouraging Maxwell to hire a young TV star for his next play. Game show host Bob Barker and columnist Liz Sm…

Valentine’s Day was this week, so we spend perhaps too much of our episode’s limited runtime talking about the mechanics of oral sex. We also discuss the most beautiful words in the English language, what Memorial Day is really for, and we may or may not accidentally doxx Mandy’s brother (sorry, Dan). For a fun game, count how many times we say “69…

Content warning: The episode of The Nanny we discuss includes some transphobic humor, which we begin to discuss about 34 minutes into the show We manage to discuss Corbin Bernsen’s guest appearance in this second-season episode of The Nanny without once mentioning that he was in, like, almost all of Psych. Oops. Oh well. At least we discussed the i…

We discuss our family’s racism, the TLC reality series Darcy & Stacy, and Mandy’s impending book deal following a groundbreaking discovery in her childhood. If there’s enough time, we’ll also discuss everyone’s favorite farce about rich people in New York – Gossip Girl. Episode 2.08: Pishke Business Original Airdate: 10/31/94 Synopsis: Fran must wo…

Nothing I write here can possibly prepare for you for the hour of audio you’re about to hear. Just, uh, maybe don’t listen to this one on your Bluetooth speaker at work, okay? This is definitely a headphones on affair. Episode 2.07: A Star is Un-Born Original Airdate: 10/24/94 Synopsis: To the surprise of everyone, Fran is cast in a Broadway produc…

It’s impossible for me to type the words “We’re back!” without immediately needing to point out the lack of dinosaurs in the following narrative, so here we are. Mandy talks a little bit about her wedding dress, we once again revisit the idea of a 21st-century reboot, and a cartoon bee threatens to ruin the show. Oh, we also talk about The Nanny, a…

Content warning: The episode of The Nanny we discuss includes a transphobic joke, which we discuss at varying points throughout the show. Fran’s nipples, Niles’ breeding, and Maxwell’s dated period jokes are just some – categorically not all – of the topics of discussion that come up as we discuss this particular episode of The Nanny. Episode 2.05:…

We return from our excursion to Anime NYC to essentially ruin the podcast by making pretty much everything about anime. Don’t worry, though – with nearly 75 minutes of airtime, we still manage to talk about childhood separation anxiety, the death of the American cheeseburger, and misheard song lyrics. Oh, we also discuss a little sitcom from the 90…

Ben deals psychic damage to you, the listener, at no additional cost. Somehow, while discussing an episode of a 90s sitcom in which an Elderly Relative Comes to Stay, we ended up talking about Lord of the Rings, Second World War Waifus, and Will Smith’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. Alright, that last one is actually relevant. Come see Mandy at …

Content Warning: This episode of Out on her Fanny discusses bullying and mental health. We also discuss a joke from the episode of The Nanny that could be interpreted as homophobic. We dovetail from British Pizza Hut, to Ben’s testicle, to reimagining an 80s kids classic by replacing the lead characters with actor Richard Kind. And to think we thou…

Content Warning: The episode of The Nanny we discuss this week includes a joke that could be interpreted as homophobic, and another that could be interpreted as transphobic. In a startling return to form, we’re actually watching The Nanny this week. Can Mandy record an entire episode of Out on her Fanny while under the psychedelic influences of the…

To celebrate our finishing the first season of The Nanny, we momentarily turn our gaze away from Maxwell House and look instead to the stars to appraise Niles actor Daniel Davis’ first guest appearance as the villainous Moriarty in the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Do we discuss the philosophical ramifications of artificial senti…

Gracie can’t bring back the dead, but she can cut her Nanny in half. Content Warning: This episode deals with the loss of a parent, and there is a rather candid discussion of Ben’s experience with this during the episode. Episode 1.22: I Don’t Remember Mama Original Airdate: 5/16/94 Synopsis: It’s Mother’s Day, and Maxwell tries to avoid all mentio…

We talk about old flames, that Season Finale feel, and the Dos and Don’ts of Powerpoint presentations – all subjects that are relevant to this emotionally-charged episode of The Nanny. Episode 1.21: Frannie’s Choice Original Airdate: 4/27/94 Synopsis: Fran’s former flame has broken up with his girlfriend and now wants Fran to come back to the beaut…

It’s (accidentally) our longest episode ever! Comedian and father Marcelous Sammuel joins us to offer his fatherly perspective on a story about fathers and their children. Along the way we discuss the humble beginnings of Tony Hawk’s skateboarding career, briefly consider the ramifications of Fran Drescher vore, and muse on the facial impact damage…

Ben and Mandy deep-dive into past trauma as they talk about how fucking wretched every gym teacher is the entirety of the universe forever, no take-backsies. We also discuss West Side Story, which is a given seeing as Rita Moreno is in this episode. Despite the presence of additional guest-star Joe Bologna, we somehow manage to avoid discussing All…

Sonic the Hedgehog, the Six Million Dollar Man and the Backstreet Boys make unlicensed cameo appearances as we discuss “The One Where Fran and Maxwell Practically Fuck in a Theater Bar”. This episode is not sponsored by Shout! Factory, but you wouldn’t fucking tell if you listened to the bloody thing. Episode 1.18: Sunday in the Park with Fran Orig…

As Maxwell is visited by his sister, Mandy’s brother Dan joins us to discuss British stoicism, having too much money, and the difficulties of podcasting in prison. Episode 1.17: Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off Original Airdate: 3/16/94 Synopsis: Maxwell’s sister (guest star Twiggy) comes for a visit, and surprises everyone with the announcement…

Does this episode feature our longest-ever opening chat? Possibly, but that’s what happens when you bring up Boss Baby 2. Jumping video, comped snow and the Sixth Doctor’s coat round out what is still, believe it or not, a podcast about The Nanny. Episode 1.16: Schlepped Away Original Airdate: 3/9/94 Synopsis: The nasty New York winter has the fami…

We’re taking this week off to work on some personal projects. Nothing scary, everything good! We’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode. In the meantime, if you’re absolutely gagging for more of Ben’s beautiful British bantz, the two most recent episodes of The Game of Rassilon have been a single one-shot story absolutely separate from Docto…

Content warning: The episode of The Nanny we discuss contains a joke that, while utterly inscrutable, is likely homophobic or queerphobic in nature. Welcome back! We discuss an episode called “Deep Throat” without making a single reference to the Watergate scandal, The X-Files, Metal Gear Solid, or oral sex. Episode 1.15: Deep Throat Original Airda…

This is an exceptionally horny episode of The Nanny. That’s it. That’s your episode description. Episode 1.14: The Family Plumbing Original Airdate: 2/9/94 Synopsis: The plumbing needs repair and Fran colunteers her Uncle Irving for the job. Later, Fran mistakenly bursts in on Mr. Sheffield taking a shower. via Shout Factory Follow us on social med…

Content warning: Discussion of a racist joke that occurs during this episode of The Nanny. We discover that not all scripts are created equal as we try to work out what the Hell this episode is doing at the halfway mark. And are those #FransFeet or not? Episode 1.13: Maggie the Model Original Airdate: 2/2/94 Synopsis: Maxwell’s old girlfriend, mode…

Special guest Lemar Harris (@LemarTheConGuy) joins us we discover the only thing stopping The Nanny from being an incredibly dark show about a father neglecting his troubled children is all the jokes. Also: Timely jokes about Inception, Niles sexually harasses Fran, and Mandy doxxes her own dad (but we edited that bit out). Episode 1.12: The Show M…

Star Trek: The Next Generation, Mandy’s birthday, and excessive horniness are just three of the subjects discussed in what we assure you is definitely still a The Nanny podcast. Episode 1.11: A Plot for Nanny Original Airdate: 1/19/94 Synopsis: It’s Fran’s thirtieth birthday and Sylvia has given her a cemetary plot as a gift. When Fran tries to ret…

Ryan Beauvais joins us as we talk, almost exclusively, about old people boning down. There may also be some discussion of illicit yogurt consumption, absentee parenting, and child actors with nothing to do. Episode 1.10: The Nanny-in-Law Original Airdate: 1/12/94 Synopsis: Maxwell’s childhood nanny (guest star Cloris Leachman) comes for a visit and…

Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault, which is implied to have occurred (or to have been attempted) within the episode discussed. Adam Sakellarides joins us as we finally – finally! – get to the topic of Bitcoin. Frankly, I don’t know how we made it this far without bringing it up sooner. We also somehow manage to discuss the 2019 movie ad…

From the origins of Britain’s favorite sport to reality shows about ghosts, we discuss it all as we get into the seasonal spirit seven months too early with the very first Christmas episode of The Nanny. Episode 1.08: Christmas Episode Original Airdate: 12/22/93 Synopsis: It’s Christmas, but Maxwell has to be out of town for the holiday. Meanwhile,…

Content warning: This episode of The Nanny addresses mental health issues. As such, mental health is a key topic of discussion on this episode of the podcast. Gracie has an imaginary friend, Maggie can’t hit the same note on the piano three times in a row, and Fran’s top is at least two decades too early to be that horny. Episode 1.07: Imaginary Fr…

Tensions run high in the thrilling conclusion to the previous episode’s cliffhanger. Also, Ben talks about accents. Episode 1.06: The Butler, the Husband, the Wife, and her Mother Original Airdate: 12/8/93 Synopsis: Sylvia lies to relatives that Fran has married a very wealthy Broadway producer and is living in the lap of luxry in her townhouse in …

A perfectly-synchronized Ben and Mandy discuss bridesmaid dresses, weaponized phobias, and lies the opening theme song told us. Episode 1.05: Here Comes the Brood Original Airdate: 12/6/93 Synopsis: C.C. is jealous of how attached the children are to their new nanny, so to prove that she can be maternal too, she takes them to the zoo. via Shout Fac…

Tyler McPhail joins us as we tackle “The Nuchslep” and discuss surrogate Nileses, Little Jimmy Marsden, and implied racism. Episode 1.04: The Nuchslep Original Airdate: 11/24/93 Synopsis: Maggie goes on her very first date, and Maxwell insists that Fran tag along. Unfortunately, Maggie’s date, Eddit (guest star James Marsden), seems to like Fran be…

You may finish listening to this episode with fully two distinct commercial jingles stuck in your head. We accept zero responsibility for this, even if it is absolutely our fault. Anyway, it’s My Fair Lady! Or Selfie, I guess. Either/or. Episode 1.03: My Fair Nanny Original Airdate: 11/17/93 Synopsis: Fran helps host a society tea to help Maggie fi…

London Bridge, dated references, and 90s fashion are just three of the topic we dig into the second episode of the show. Episode 1.02: Smoke Gets in Your Lies Original Airdate: 11/10/93 Synopsis: Brighton is caught smoking at school, and reveals that he actually likes his new nanny. via Shout Factory Follow us on social media @outonherfanny: Twitte…

Set design, childhood trauma, and racist MLMs are discussed as Ben and Mandy begin their rewatch of 90s sitcom The Nanny. Episode 1.01: Pilot (A.K.A. The Nanny) Original Airdate: 11/3/93 Synopsis: Fran knocks on the Sheffields’ door and is mistakenly hired as their new nanny. She proceeds to immediately start changing their lives for the kookier if…