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By Chelsea Marcantel and Andrew Grigg. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.

Join Chelsea and Andrew as they re-watch the classic Very Special Episodes of TV sitcoms from the 70s, 80s, and 90s that we loved as kids, and explore what they have to say to us as adults.

27 episodes available. A new episode about every 6 days averaging 49 mins duration .

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Episode 027: That’s So Paradoxical50:43

29d ago50:43

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Okay, here’s the problem with Daryyyl: he’s part of the Bad Influence Crew. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Raven, other Chelsea, Eddie, brother Cory, friend of the pod Rich Correll, and The Ghost of Monkey Thievery Present, as they navigate a world in which one teenage girl is psychic and everyone already knows. Oh snap! Show: THAT’S SO RAVEN \\ “Five F ...…

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Phylicia Rashadaissance47:33

1M ago47:33

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It’s time to end period stigma! Starting with the men of the Russo household. “Blossom” was a master class in the Very Special Episode, and this pilot is no exception. Come along with Andrew and Chelsea as they meet the Russo family on this, the day of Blossom’s first period. In my opinionation, you’ll surely laugh and learn. Show: BLOSSOM \\ “ ...…

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A Cheatcode to Love52:35

1M ago52:35

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High school can be rough, even in prehistory. Luckily, teenagers can always be counted on to make horrible decisions — even if they’re teen puppet dinosaurs! Join Andrew and Chelsea for a crash course in dinosaur sexual and gender relations as they grapple with body dysmorphia, steroid abuse, and Spike’s accent. Show: DINOSAURS \\ “Steroids To ...…

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Nothing Feels Special51:28

2M ago51:28

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Sometimes, Very Special Episodes are not about drugs, or bigotry, or teen sex. Sometimes, they’re about cross-promotion and visits from Very Special Guests. It’s important that you know which kind of VSE you’re going into when you sit down to watch. Otherwise, you might end up waiting constantly for something bad to happen in your own one-man p ...…

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Ho- Ho- Holy Shit: The Christmas Megasode1:23:57

2M ago1:23:57

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There are 125 toys in the extant He-Man/She-Ra universe, and dammit if almost every one of them isn’t on some nonsense in this very special Christmas episode. Strap in, folks, it’s going to be a long and delirious ride as Chelsea and Andrew jingle all the way through Christmas in Etheria. How does one explain Santa to a Trollan-Etherian immigra ...…

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The 90s are What's Wrong with You1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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Is My So-Called Life the definitive voice of its generation, a mopey soap for teens, or something else entirely? Chelsea and Andrew have very different opinions. Join our two intrepid hosts, Miles, the luminous Claire Danes, and The Ghost of Female Pop Vocalists Past as they discover if there’s really no place like home for the holidays. Do the ...…

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Comes With a Rap Sheet47:11

2M ago47:11

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Now this is a story all about how Carlton ended up going from the world’s most low-rent prom to the substance abuse ward in the blink of his tweaked-out eye. Intrigued? Join Chelsea and Andrew as they examine why even CONSIDERING using drugs will put your entire family in grave danger. Uncle Phil will be extremely disappointed if you don’t. Sho ...…

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Torkelsons of Anarchy50:11

3M ago50:11

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The stakes are high and the sentences are long here in Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma. Join Chelsea, Andrew, and first-ever podcast guest Noel, as they ride the roller coaster of a teenage heartbreak-induced makeover. Will Dorothy Jane find love easier to navigate as a blond? How long has Callie Kimbrough actually been in high school? And what could ...…

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Classy Move, Pedophile50:54

3M ago50:54

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If you drop-kick your jacket when you come through the door, does no one “care,” “stare,” or “glare”? This is just one of the many delicious mysteries of MR. BELVEDERE, the classic show Chelsea and Andy are tackling in this episode. Is little Wesley really the manipulative sociopath the family makes him out to be? How many famous people has Mr. ...…

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Pur-itan and Simple49:48

3M ago49:48

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The Brady Bunch are in the (sanitized, Euro-American) Thanksgiving spirit! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they wade through a swamp of insensitivity, problematic nomenclature, revisionist history, and groovy slang to get to the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday itself: sight gags. Ad-libbing abounds on this trip down memory lane to an older, less-i ...…

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Very Special Action Hero50:37

3M ago50:37

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In their first foray into the world of action drama and mullets, Chelsea and Andrew follow Angus MacGyver as he tries to single-handedly save his young friend, stop black rhino poaching in its abominable tracks, AND enjoy his trip to stock footage of Africa. Jeepin' ain't easy, but MacGyver's mullet makes it look good. Adopt a rhino! Name it Ma ...…

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Pocket Square in a Coffee Shop50:43

4M ago50:43

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It’s hard out there for a pimp, especially when his name is “Mike” and he’s working out of a coffee shop in Times Square. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, and the “The Facts of Life” gals as they leave the ordinary world of boarding school behind and head into the seedy, unpredicable special world of 80s New York City. Will Tootie be recruited into ...…

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The Destructive Power of Sick Burns45:23

4M ago45:23

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Any 90s kid knows from TV that the best way to end bullying is with... more bullying? Join Chelsea and Andrew as they plumb the depths of the child-to-child "cruel to be kind" de-escalation method, front-line toddler reportage, and fat-shaming a capella songs. There may be some learning, and there's a 100% chance that a "hug therapist" will sho ...…

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Turn Snacks for What?!51:48

4M ago51:48

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Stevil is back, and he’s more off-putting than the last time! And this time, as the title clearly states, he is not alone! Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Steve, Stevil, Carl and Carlsbad (everyone else is out trick-or-treating) as we journey to the center of the uncanny valley to see… if there’s any good reason they made another Stevil episode. I ...…

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Uncanny Valley of the Shadow of Death54:41

4M ago54:41

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Toxic Masculinity Coffee Hour45:49

4M ago45:49

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DESIGNING WOMEN: Great show, or greatest show ever set in an interior design firm in the South? Chelsea and Andrew answer the cat-call to adventure and dive deep into a world where douchey men are disrespectful of women, and women are sick of their shit -- a world not unlike our own. An extremely topical discussion ensues, about a Very Special ...…

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The Height of 80s Disrespect47:55

5M ago47:55

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What would you do if the neighborhood Madonna (™) showed up on your doorstep, looking to seduce your teenage son? Twist: you're a modern, liberal sitcom mom without the framework of religion on which to hang your arguments! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they navigate the murky waters of teen sexuality and plant murder with the Seaver family on GRO ...…

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Nancy Reagan Ex Machina52:56

5M ago52:56

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Never on this podcast has a Very Special Episode had such nefarious and far-reaching consequences. Andrew and Chelsea dip a toe into the miasma that is the War on Drugs, with an assist from adorable, ill-fated child actors and a former First Lady who used to be an actress herself. Show: DIFF’RENT STROKES \\ “The Reporter,” Season 05, Episode 22 ...…

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Alf With A Robot46:06

5M ago46:06

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Andrew and Chelsea put their own sanity on the line to dissect for you an episode of SMALL WONDER -- possibly the worst sitcom in sitcom history. Is mother Joan a budding psycho killer? What sport does tragic Peter Watson even play? And why doesn't anyone think to change VICI's clothing? All these questions and many more will remain completely ...…

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Home Run42:35

5M ago42:35

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Chelsea and Andrew discuss what is a seriously thoughtful, considerate, and uncompromising look at the sexual harrassment of a young girl by a family friend she trusts. Probably the most eloquent Very Special Episode we have yet explored, the writing really holds up, even 40 years after it originally aired."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":9025, ...…

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Playing Impossible To Get1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

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Bayside High decides to put a price on the humanity of its male students with a date auction, in order to buy the cheerleaders new uniforms. Unsurprisingly, this horrifying idea brings out the worst in everyone! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they try to parse out whether or not there are any heroes to be found in this, Bayside’s most misguided esc ...…

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Memorize a Horse46:57

6M ago46:57

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How many St. Olaf jokes is too many? Is Dorothy's gambling problem a failure of willpower, or a disease? Why is there no cheesecake AT ALL in this episode? To find out, please join Chelsea and Andrew in the pastel world of 90s Florida. Show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS \\ "All Bets Off," Season 5, Episode 24 Air Date: April 28,1990 Find it: on Hulu Snack: ...…

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Doobie Fair48:54

6M ago48:54

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In this episode, Andrew and Chelsea discuss a double Very Special Episode so famous it spawned its own Facebook Group! Come with us as we explore the moral gray area of concert bootlegging, discuss which of us is a "real Dee," and discover one of the truths of the universe: if you see something, tell Michael McDonald. This one's a Doobie!! (and ...…

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Here's To You, Space Dog43:05

6M ago43:05

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Chelsea and Andy work through their feelings about the Challenger Explosion alongside Punky, her friends, and a very special guest star. Show: PUNKY BREWSTER \\ "Accidents Happen," Season 2, Episode 22 Air Date: 9 March 1986 Find it: Amazon Prime Video ($1.99 to rent) Further Reading: Episode To Air : 'Punky' Deals With Shuttle Tragedy (LA Time ...…

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MackSputin45:49

7M ago45:49

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Chelsea and Andrew explore the nebulous world of teen cults, true friendship, and "judging" when they tackle the episode of BOY MEETS WORLD in which Shawn Hunter joins a cult. Show: BOY MEETS WORLD \\ "Cult Fiction," Season 4, Episode 21 Air Date: 25 April, 1997 Find it: on Hulu Further Reading: How Cults Work (CultWatch.com) This is How Cults ...…

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Urkel on a Hot Tin Roof46:03

7M ago46:03

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Chelsea and Andrew take on teen drinking, rooftop parties, and the Blanche Archetype in this discussion of a FAMILY MATTERS episode, in which Steve Urkel gets dosed by bullies at a rooftop party and nearly falls to his death. Show: FAMILY MATTERS \\ “Life of the Party” Season 2, Episode 18 Air Date: Feb 8, 1991 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Hulapeño ...…

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Series Thesis3:02

7M ago3:02

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Welcome to Hugging and Learning! This podcast explores "very special episodes" of TV from the 80s and 90s. Join us weekly for a nostalgic and often iconic look back at TV history.

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