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That Was a Show?Summer Check-In!It’s been a while since the last TWAS episode came out, so Brynn, Aaron and Barry have a little chat to check-in with fans…announce the sitcom that will be featured in the next regular episode...and do a little trivia game too!
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Apollo Papyrus PodcastBrand Differentiation and Writing Business Books with Barry LaBovIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Barry LaBov.
Barry, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is the author of The Power of Differentiation, a nonfiction book about business brand differentiation, as well as the business parable books The Umbrella Collection and Umbrella Stories.
You can learn more about Barry and his work at https://www.barrylabov.com/.2024-05-1318 min
That Was a Show?George & Leo - Starring Bob Newhart and Judd HirschGeorge & Leo WAS a show. Bob Newhart played George—which is his actual first name in real life, thus keeping up the tradition of naming every single show he did after himself. George is the owner of a charming little bookshop on the equally charming little island of Martha’s Vineyard. His son Ted, played by Jason Batement, is engaged to be married to Casey, played first by Bess Meyer and then later by Robyn Lively. Casey’s father Leo, played by Judd Hirsch, shows up unexpectedly after being estranged from her for several years. He ran away to work a...2024-05-111h 17
That Was a Show?The Duck Factory - Jim Carrey’s First Major Role!The Duck Factory WAS a show. The year was 1984 and NBC was entering their sitcom golden age. A young cartoonist from the midwest moves to LA to take a job at a decaying old animation studio, mainly known for their show Dippy Duck. That young cartoonist’s name is Skip Tarkenton, and he was played by none other than Jim Carrey in his first major role! Brynn, Aaron and Barry attempt to illustrate why this show may have been erased. They also go off on a lengthy tangent exploring something of iconic significance from the era…the waterbed.
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That Was a Show?Partners (1995) - Starring Jon Cryer, Tate Donovan and Maria PitilloPartners WAS a show. This short-lived sitcom is about two young architects in San Francisco, Bob (Jon Cryer) and Owen (Tate Donovan.) Off the top, Owen gets engaged to Alicia (Maria Pitillo), and his best friend Bob competes for attention as something of a third wheel. It’s a fairly standard hangout show about dating and friendship dynamics with vague references to work, but with slightly saltier language because it was on Fox. It’s almost like a West-Coast version of Friends, with a rotating cast of guest stars featuring the likes of Lisa Edelstein, Kathy Griffin and even Jenn...2024-03-181h 20
That Was a Show?Flying Blind - Starring Téa Leoni and Corey Parker with guest Lisa KudrowFlying Blind WAS a show. It ran on Fox from September, 1992 to May, 1993, lasting a total of 22 episodes. It’s the story of a relationship between young, uptight and somewhat nebish Neil (Corey Parker) who lives at home with his parents, and the free-wheeling and sexually liberated Alicia (Téa Leoni) who lives with cool New York artist-loft party types. It features cameos from a veritable revolving door of great comedic actors including favourite of the pod Lisa Kudrow. Brynn, Aaron and Barry don their most chic attire, head over to what I can only assume is the meat-packing dis...2024-03-021h 13
That Was a Show?Badaptation: Uncle Buck (1990) Somehow not starring John Candy!1989 saw the release of one of the most memorable cinematic comedies of all time, the John Hughes classic Uncle Buck starring the incomparable John Candy and Macaulay Culkin. A mere one year later, a sitcom version was released featuring practically none of the original cast. The replacements try their darnedest to replicate the unique charm of the film, which is of course the story of three kids left in the care of their rough-around-the-edges uncle Buck Russell whilst their parents leave town to attend to a family emergency. The show has a premise that has been modified in dark...2024-02-151h 10
That Was a Show?2023 Holiday Special feat. Family Matters, Soul Man and The Nanny!For the 2023 very special holiday episode, the TWAS team watches Christmas episodes from three classic shows: a very successful show (Family Matters), a failed or forgotten show (Soul Man) and a wild card episode of a show with a particularly unusual format (The Nanny)...and learn more than they ever wanted to know about Stefan Urquelle. Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry as they usher in a nice relaxing holiday season.
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That Was a Show?Hardball - A show about baseball starring Bruce GreenwoodHardball WAS a show. This baseball themed workplace sitcom aired on Fox in the fall of 1994 and centred around the exploits of the fictional American League team The Pioneers. Sitting on the bench for this one were some actors who’d go on to be some real heavy hitters themselves, like Bruce Greenwood, Mike Starr, Phill Lewis, Joe Rogan and Steve “Kenny Bania” Hytner. Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry as they bunt, hit a homer, run the bases and…uh some other baseball stuff.
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That Was a Show?Going Places - A show about TV writers starring Alan Ruck and Heather LocklearGoing Places WAS a show. In fact, it was part of ABC’s famous TGIF lineup during the 1990 to 1991 season, and lasted just 19 episodes. It was about two brothers from Chicago who move to LA to take jobs as TV comedy writers, and move into a house owned by the show’s producer. Also living with them are two women who also write for the show. Hijinks ensue? Going Places stood out as a workplace comedy for adults, as compared to the more typically family-oriented shows in the Friday night block like Full House and Family Matters, the mainstays of T...2023-11-201h 16
That Was a Show?Soul Man - Dan Aykroyd is a Blues-Playing Motorcycle-Riding PriestSoul Man WAS a show. It ran from April 15, 1997 to May 26, 1998 for a total of 25 episodes. Starring official Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, it’s the story of Mike Weber, a widowed Episcopal priest and single father of four children in Royal Oak, Michigan. It takes place in the Home Improvement Sitcom Universe due to crossover episodes featuring Al Borland, and also features occasional guest appearances from the one and only John Goodman as Mike Weber’s old friend. Brynn, Aaron and Barry are eager to see if this classic piece of nostalgia can still carry a tune.
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That Was a Show?Boston Common - A college hangout show that is only nominally about Boston1996 was a solid year for hangout shows about Gen-Xers. Boston Common is about Boyd and Wyleen Pritchett, a brother and sister from Virginia (played by Anthony Clark and Hedy Burress) who move to Boston. It lasted two years and 32 episodes. Wyleen’s there to attend college, and Boyd is just driving her there as a favour. The twist is that he stays because he meets Joy Byrnes (played by Traylor Howard) and also randomly gets offered a handyman job at the school. Basically he has nothing else going on. So he moves in with his sister—as in they lite...2023-10-151h 21
That Was a Show?Badaptation: Harry and the Hendersons (1991) Starring Bruce Davison and Molly Cheek1987 saw the release of the Academy Award winning film Harry and the Hendersons. That Oscar was for makeup and hairstyling, which makes sense when you consider that the star of the story is in fact a bigfoot. It was adapted into a sitcom a mere four years later. Both were produced by Amblin Entertainment, best known as the Spielberg-helmed production company responsible for another 1980s family-meets-fantasy-creature-drama E.T. The Extra Terrestrial…the image of which is right in their logo. This very Hairy show replaced John Lithgow and Melinda Dillon with Bruce Davison and Molly Cheek, as the parents of...2023-10-011h 08That Was a Show?Liz Night Part 1 - Fran Drescher Loses Elizabeth Taylor’s PearlsOn February 26, 1996 CBS pulled off quite possibly the greatest crossover marketing stunt in sitcom history with “Liz Night.” Four different prime time shows featured an ongoing stunt plot with Elizabeth Taylor and a lost black pearl necklace that she needs to promote her new fragrance. The story kicked off with the first show in the lineup—The Nanny. Brynn and Aaron watch the episode and try not to lose the thread. They first discovered this phenomenon by accident during TWAS episode 59 about the show High Society, which is where the missing pearls are finally found.
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That Was a Show?My Two Dads - Paul Reiser’s first showThe year was 1987 and comedies about multiple straight men raising children together and acting domestic was all the rage! That year saw the movie Three Men and a Baby, the start of Full House…but wait, there was one more lesser known show to hit the airwaves: My Two Dads! Starring Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan as the two dads, and Staci Keanan as the daughter who enters their lives by surprise at the age of 12. Her mother passed away and left her to the care of these two men in her will, because one of them is the bi...2023-08-151h 21
That Was a Show?Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place - Ryan Reynolds’ Big BreakTwo Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place was the 1998 sitcom about Gen-X career and relationship angst. It featured Ryan Reynolds as Berg (Guy 1), Richard Ruccolo as Pete (Guy 2) and Traylor Howard as Sharon (a Girl). They hang out at Beacon Street Pizza in Boston (a Pizza Place) where the Guys work. After season two, the pizza place is dropped from both the story world and the title, and it becomes Two Guys and a Girl—a title that is both preposterously generic and numerically inaccurate, as another Guy as well as another Girl are added to the main ca...2023-08-011h 13
That Was a Show?The Crew (1995) - Wings meets Friends meets Desperate HousewivesThe Crew WAS a show! Before he found success with Desperate Housewives, Mark Cherry co-created this workplace/hangout/romcom sitcom about hot young flight attendants based in Miami. It was a sufficiently horny romp for the 90s Fox line-up but didn’t quite “land” the same pop culture impact as Friends or Living Single. Brynn, Aaron & Barry book a flight on this fictional airline to discuss the many love triangles and polo shirts in primary colours in this forgotten sitcom. There’s also a tangent about tennis bracelets and a couple of cat cameos! Buckle in and prepare for take-off...2023-07-151h 06
That Was a Show?High Society - Kinda like an American version of Absolutely Fabulous Starring Jean Smart and Mary McDonnellHigh Society WAS a show. The year was 1995, and women all over New York City were winning publishing companies in divorce settlements. Such was the case with Dorothy "Dott" Emerson, played by Mary McDonnell. She published the trashy yet highly successful romance novels penned by her best friend Ellie Walker, played by Jean Smart. The show is pretty much just about the daily comings and goings of Dott and Ellie as they live it up as outrageously as possible amongst New York’s high society scene. What did Elizabeth Taylor have to do with all of it, and what ex...2023-07-011h 25
That Was a Show?Father Ted - That Was a Show goes to Ireland!Father Ted WAS a show…in fact it was the most successful Irish sitcom ever! This surprisingly dark, twisted sitcom left an indelible mark on the Emerald Isle, but it’s been largely forgotten over on this side of the pond. It’s about three Catholic priests who were banished to the fictitious Craggy Island for various sins, and now live together as roommates. How did this show become so uniquely iconic with a mere 25 episodes in existence? Brynn, Aaron & Barry hop on a plane and fly to Ireland to find out!
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...2023-06-161h 12That Was a Show?Bonus - The Single Guy Rewatch - The Episode with Julia Louis-DreyfusBe Kind, Rewind! For this bonus episode, it’s a look back at the recently reviewed show The Single Guy. This show was created by Brad Hall (husband of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and aired right before Seinfeld. The first time around there was some speculation about an episode featuring a cameo appearance from this comedy star best known for portraying Elaine Benes. Brynn and Aaron decide to give it a watch!
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That Was a Show?Bob - The other sitcom starring Bob Newhart, featuring Betty WhiteBob WAS a show. After successful runs on both The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, Bob Newhart brought his famous stammering deadpan stylings to a third sitcom… but uh, this one, it was, it uh, it was just called…well, it uh, it was called Bob. So in this show Bob Newhart plays Bob McKay, an artist who created a comic book called Mad-Dog 20 years ago, but now works for a greeting card company. Suddenly a publisher comes knocking with a plan to bring back Mad-Dog, but with an edgy 90s spin! Bob ditches his greeting card job and chas...2023-05-151h 23
That Was a Show?Love & War - Starring Jay Thomas, Susan Dey and Annie PottsLove & War WAS a show. It’s basically what happens when Diane English, the legendary creator of Murphy Brown, makes a sitcom in the 80s rom-com style of movies like When Harry Met Sally. Love & War is about rough around the edges New York City newspaper columnist Jack Stein (Jay Thomas) and his attempts at romance—first in an on-again off-again relationship with restaurateur Wally Porter (Susan Dey), and then after a second season retooling, in a will-they or won’t-they with chef Dana Palladino (Annie Potts). Brynn, Aaron and Barry head on down to The Blue Shamrock (that’s the di...2023-05-011h 14
That Was a Show?The Naked Truth - Starring Téa Leoni & Holland Taylor and Featuring Anna Nicole SmithIf you were to open a time capsule containing all the artifacts of the cynical postmodernism and depraved celebrity trolling of 1995 to 1998, you would also find a VHS tape containing all 3 seasons of The Naked Truth. Téa Leoni plays Nora, a recently divorced former photojournalist who, despite being only 26, was already nominated for a Pulitzer back before her controlling and two-timing wealthy ex-husband destroyed her career. Now she’s trying to rebuild her reputation, but the only job she can get is for a sleazy tabloid run by Holland Taylor’s ruthless Camilla. Brynn, Aaron & Barry hop a fence...2023-04-151h 40
In Defense of SkaIn Defense of SKa Ep 116: Omnigone (Adam Davis, Barry Krippene, Justin Amans)Welcome to our 116th episode, the one that TRULY matters. This conversation is what everything has led to...where host Aaron Carnes interviews co-host Adam Davis! We did this in our first episode, but in this episode, we go so much deeper.Adam's band, Omnigone just released an incredible album called Against The Rest on Bad Time Records. So we brought on Adam (Not a co-host this time!) along with Omnigone/Blast Bandits bassist Barry Krippene, and drummer Justin Amans (Also from Kitty Kat Fan Club). During this conversation, we talk about Omnigone, Adam and Barry's old...2023-04-051h 32
That Was a Show?Doctor Doctor - Starring Matt Frewer as…a doctor!Prolific actor Matt Frewer secured his place in the pop culture zeitgeist with his lead in the cult classic Max Headroom, and went on to countless movie and TV roles—yet none bigger in terms of actual minutes of screen time than Dr. Mike Stratford, general practitioner, novelist, and TV medical expert in Providence, Rhode Island. Despite disappearing into obscurity, this show holds an important place in television history, as Doctor Doctor is the first ever recipient of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, two years in a row. So why didn’t CBS refill their prescription? Bryn...2023-04-011h 18
The Freedom Feature Podcast - First Freedoms FoundationCanadian Media Gone Woke - Interview With Aaron WudrickBeat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/
As if we didn't already know but now we have evidence of Canadian media gone "Woke"! David Rozado and Aaron Wudrick recently conducted a study on Canadian news media and obtained clear evidence of a “Northern Awokening: How social justice and woke language have infiltrated Canadian News Media.”
Barry discussed the study with Aaron Wudrick, one of the study authors, a lawyer and the Director of MacDonald -Laurier Institute's Domestic Policy Program. (https://macd...2023-03-2934 min
That Was a Show?The Single Guy - The Forgotten Friends Crossover ShowWelcome to the 90s NBC Must See TV Single-in-the-City Sitcom Universe!
The Single Guy WAS a show…starring Jonathan Silverman, Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen, Jessica Hecht and Ernest Borgnine!
Right smack in the middle of Friends and Seinfeld, NBC had a show that seemed to draw on aspects of both shows to create a bridge between the two. Seinfeld was about single people who want to be single. Friends is about single people who want to be married. Along came The Single Guy, a show about one single man amongst a group of married friends. La...2023-03-151h 32
That Was a Show?Badaptation: Party Girl (1996) starring Christine Taylor and John Cameron MitchellBased on the 1995 indie Sundance hit of the same name, Christine Taylor plays Mary, struggling to make a living amidst her fast paced lifestyle in the New York City “club kid” culture where she hosts underground parties with her best friend Derrick, played by John Cameron Mitchell. She gets a job in a library—but can she prove herself as mature and responsible? Can she learn the Dewey Decimal System? Brynn, Aaron and Barry wander through the aisles, find 791.45 GIR and research why this party flopped.
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That Was a Show?The George Carlin Show - Yes he really did a sitcom!In the 80s and 90s, successful standup comedians were given their own shows. Actually that still happens today. So when a sitcom was developed for George Carlin, one of the greatest standups of all time, clearly this show was going to be a big deal. Clearly it was going to be a hit…right? Brynn, Aaron and Barry hop in a cab, head down Broadway Avenue to The Moylan Tavern, grab a seat at the bar and try to sort out why the taps ran dry on The George Carlin Show.
Meanwhile TWAS made the list of th...2023-02-151h 20That Was a Show?Network Promo - Season 3 of That Was a Show? Coming Soon!We have an exciting announcement about That Was a Show? Season 3... In the style of a 90s network television interstitial promo!
Starting in Season 3, we'll be releasing episodes on specific dates: the 1st and 15th of each month. This will begin with our season premiere on February 15th, with an episode about The George Carlin Show!
Oh and on that note, we will now try to announce the show being covered in each episode in advance, so that you wonderful TWASies can try to watch it or research it a little bit in advance.
2023-01-2401 minThat Was a Show?Season 2 Finale! That Was a Season?Brynn, Aaron & Barry celebrate the end of an incredible 2nd season of That Was a Show? They watch and review three very successful sitcoms from the 90s that may or may not be forgotten today…and you’ll have to listen to find out which ones! They also present the 2nd annual TWASies Awards to some of the shows and characters discovered over the past year—including the Baddest Badaptation Award, the Best Betty White Award, the Schlubbiest Dad, and of course the highly prestigious Hunkiest Deadbeat Award!
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That Was a Show?Maybe This Time - Starring Marie Osmond, Craig Ferguson and Betty WhiteMaybe This Time WAS a show. This 1995 sitcom is about the comings and goings of a family owned coffee shop, and stars the likes of Marie Osmond, Ashley Johnson, Any Hill, Craig Ferguson, and saving the best for last here, Betty White! It’s part sarcastic gen-x hangout show and part saccharine kid-friendly family show a la TGIF. Brynn, Aaron and Barry grab a seat at the counter, order a cookie and cappakino, and gab about why this show turned out to be half-baked.
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That Was a Show?Ned and Stacey - Starring Thomas Haden Church & Debra MessingNed and Stacey WAS a show. He’s a fast talking advertising exec with no scruples. She’s a down on her luck journalist stuck living with her parents. To get a promotion, he needs a wife. To get on with her life, she needs an apartment. What if… they got married? So what if they completely hate each other? Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry as they ‘will they won’t they’ their way through another rom com.
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L...2022-09-161h 09That Was a Show?(Bonus Feature) Backdoor Pilot: From The Nanny to The ChatterboxIn this special bonus feature episode, Brynn & Aaron examine the attempted spinoff of The Nanny called The Chatterbox, which never made it past a failed backdoor pilot. This show could be described as The Nanny (without Fran Drescher) meets Dirty Dancing (without heart) meets Cheers (without jokes) and set in a hair salon in deep Queens.
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That Was a Show?Gloria - A spinoff that’s only *somewhat* In The FamilyGloria WAS a show. This 1983 sitcom was a spin-off of a spin-off from the iconic All In The Family universe...but without Norman Lear and Carroll O'Connor. It does have lots of cute animals and the delightful Sally Struthers. Brynn, Aaron and Barry enter this doomed story world by watching not one but TWO pilots to decide whether it should be a part of the Archie Bunker cannon.
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That Was a Show?Hudson Street - starring Tony Danza as Tony (yes, again!)Hudson Street WAS a show. Tony Danza plays yet another character named Tony in this story about a divorced police detective in Hoboken, New Jersey. Finally ready to give love another chance, Tony gets set up on a date with newspaper writer Melanie, played by Lori Loughlin. The catch? He’s a tough-on-crime conservative, and she…pretty much just believes in basic civil liberties and due process. In another twist, she lands the city police beat for the New York Times, so now they have to work together! Uh oh… Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry, as they gather evidence for th...2022-07-1858 min
That Was a Show?BadAptation Series: Baby Talk - starring Tony Danza and George Clooney, based on Look Who’s TalkingBaby Talk WAS a show. She’s a single mother looking for love; he’s a baby whose thoughts we can hear. That’s uh, that’s pretty much it. It’s Baby Talk! Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry, as they try to goo-goo gah-gah their way through this 90s dud that also featured the glorious hair of George Clooney.
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That Was a Show?Free Spirit - or Witch Nanny? Featuring young Alyson HanniganFree Spirit WAS a show. A single dad struggles to balance his at-home law practice with raising three kids. When his youngest son casually wishes for someone who’ll pay more attention to him, a witch named Winnie literally drops from the sky into their lives. Dad doesn’t know she’s a supernatural being and hires her as a housekeeper, nanny, mother figure, and possibly a love interest? Yikes is right! Winnie is magic, and can make pretty much anything appear on command. But can she charm her way into this family’s hearts? Obviously yes. Oh, and Alyson H...2022-05-201h 19
That Was a Show?Phenom - Starring Judith Light & William DevanePhenom WAS a show. This 90s family sitcom featured a teenage tennis champ, a Carly Simon song, and Catholic guilt. It had a stacked cast of TV ringers, including Judith Light and William Devane, PLUS top-notch comedy writers! So what happened? Lots of people liked it—especially eight-year-old Brynn! The gang has a rowdy discussion about this series and the "racket" of show business.
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UnlearnStepping into the Metaverse with Aaron FrankAaron Frank is Adjunct Faculty at Singularity University, where he routinely advises large companies, startups, and governments on trends related to augmented and virtual reality and the use of virtual environments. Organizations like Twitter and FC Barcelona have benefited from his services. He is a researcher and writer whose articles have appeared in Vice, Wired, Forbes and VentureBeat. Aaron joins Barry O'Reilly in this week’s show to define the metaverse, and how to leverage it in your own business.
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Aaron talks about his thoughts when he first encountered immersive virtual reality headsets. He was tasked with do...2022-04-1340 min
That Was a Show?(Bonus Episode) Revisiting teenage Jason Bateman in It’s Your MoveIn this special bonus episode, Brynn & Aaron rewind the old VHS collection, and look back at the show It’s Your Move from Season 1, Episode 17 of the podcast. They watch another episode to shine even more light on this edgy 1984 dark comedy.
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That Was a Show?Something Wilder - Starring Gene WilderSomething Wilder WAS a show. This harmless family sitcom was developed as a vehicle for the Hollywood legend Gene Wilder. Join Brynn, Aaron & Barry as they make their way through this Gene Pick.
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That Was a Show?One Of The Boys starring Dana Carvey, Nathan Lane and Mickey Rooney - with guest Neal E. FischerOne Of The Boys WAS a show. What do you get when you bring together Dana Carvey in his first starring role, Nathan Lane in his first starring role, music and acting icon Scatman Crothers, and cap it off with the vaudeville stylings of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney? Turns out not a lot. This 1982 sitcom is about an energetic senior who ditches the nursing home (where he inexplicably lives because he’s in terrific shape) to move in with his college student grandson and roommate. This show even features appearances from the likes of Olympia Dukakis, and Meg Ryan in...2022-03-041h 37
That Was a Show?BadAptation Series: Ferris Bueller starring Jennifer Aniston - with guest Simone SmithFerris Bueller WAS a show. The iconic John Hughes classic about high school rebellion from 1986 was reimagined as a sitcom in 1990. Matthew Broderick was replaced by Charlie Schlatter who, much like the Ferris of the film, often breaks the 4th wall to address the audience—only this Ferris is also explicitly aware of the existence of the film, for which he has an apparent disdain. This show also features Jennifer Aniston in her 2nd time at bat. Join Brynn, Aaron, Barry, and special guest Simone Smith who chose this show—looking into the camera—as we cut class and go on...2022-02-171h 20
Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime PodcastAaron Hernandez Part 3 Aaron Hernandez was indicted in three homicides, but he shot five in totalSend us a textAaron Hernandez had it all, a starting job on the New England Patriots, a touch down in the Super Bowl, A beautiful fiancé, where did it all go so wrong? He is credibly accused in the murder of three people and the shooting of five in total. He committed suicide in prison, just as his bi-sexuality hit the news media. During a postmortem examination his brain was found to have a significant amount of CTE. Did this contribute to his bloody tendencies? There is so much more to this story than most remember. I...2022-02-1353 minBoston Confidential Beantown's True Crime PodcastAaron Hernandez Part 2 Aaron's time at University of Florida set the precedent that he'd simply go unpunishedSend us a textAaron Hernandez was involved in a shooting after leaving a club in Florida, did Urban Myer place his thumb on the scale, after his star players where linked to a shooting? Did Florida set the stage for three more victims in Boston? Tune in there is so much more to this case!All American Murder:The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandezhttps://amzn.to/35upOQ9WBZ Newshttps://cbsloc.al/3s5CogqNetflixhttps://bit.ly/3GzLWphX-bcpbeantown ...2022-02-0837 min
That Was a Show?BadAptation Series: Working Girl - The Sitcom (1990) Starring Sandra BullockWorking Girl WAS a show. It was a successful 1988 Mike Nichols movie first, and then naturally they rebooted it as a sitcom two years later. Both working girls are ambitious, from Staten Island, and bop around Manhattan in white sneakers. One of them has "mall bangs" and one does not. One is Melanie Griffith, and one is a pre-Speed Sandra Bullock. Brynn, Aaron and Barry have a lively discussion about the two women named Tess, and if you can believe it, another woman named Bryn (who is short one n)… GASP! Sit back, kick off your high heels and en...2022-02-031h 24Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime PodcastAaron Hernandez Part 1- Aaron was convicted in one homicide, but did you know he was suspected in five attacks?Send us a textAaron Hernandez, there is so much more to this story than was portrayed in the media. Aaron was convicted in the bizarre murder of Odin Lloyd. But he was suspected in an attempted homicide while playing for the Florida Gators. He also shot his best friend in the head in a startling attack, He was tried for a double homicide of two club patron who had bumped into him, inside the bar. Shortly thereafter he proceeded to shoot and kill Odin Lloyd. Aaron was led out of his mansion in handcuffs at the age...2022-01-3031 min
That Was a Show?BadAptation Series: A League of Their Own - The Sitcom (1993)A League of Their Own WAS a show. Welcome to the first episode in our “BadAptation” series—the 1992 film “A League of Their Own” was adapted into a sitcom with the same title and premise a mere one year later in 1993. The film was a box office and critical success! The sitcom…lasted 6 episodes, and only 5 aired. That might sound kind of sad, but remember, there’s no crying in baseball!
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Leave us a voice message at anc...2022-01-201h 12That Was a Show?2021 Year in Review2021 WAS a year. We look back on some of our favourite—and least favourite—shows, characters, tropes, sets and other sitcom artifacts from our reviews over the past year. Brynn, Aaron & Barry each give their pick for 20 different categories in this lightning round bonus episode. Happy New Year and thanks for listening!
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That Was a Show?A Very Special Episode: The TWAS Holiday Office Party!Well, it’s that time of year again! Brynn, Aaron & Barry had a classy little holiday office party to celebrate another year of podcasting. They discuss Christmas episodes of two shows from the 90s that they recall fondly: Boy Meets World and Seinfeld… and then they watch a Christmas episode from one of the failed or forgotten shows they reviewed earlier in 2021. Which one? It’s a surprise!
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That Was a Show?Good Advice - Starring Shelly Long and featuring Estelle “Costanza” HarrisGood Advice WAS a show. She’s a marriage counselor going through a divorce. He’s a divorce attorney who can’t settle down. They’re sharing an office, but can they share…a heart? Join Brynn, Aaron & Barry as they schedule an appointment and try to get some Good Advice!
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That Was a Show?Everything’s Relative (1999) - Not a mistake, a different show!Everything’s Relative WAS a show. We’re not joking—there’s another failed sitcom with this title. This one was created by Mitchell Hurwitz, and spoiler, not much happens in it. Brynn, Aaron & Barry have a great time talking about this show, but more fun talking about Arrested Development. Plus Aaron misremembers/fabricates another memory like he did with the premise of the John Larroquette Show.
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That Was a Show?Everything’s Relative - Starring Jason Alexander before he was George on SeinfeldEverything’s Relative WAS a show. Before he became known for his iconic role as George Costanza, Jason Alexander made his television comedy debut on Everything’s Relative. This odd-couple style show is about two brothers living in a fancy SoHo loft. Alexander plays the recently divorced older brother Julian Beeby, alongside his construction worker and ‘ladies man’ younger brother Scott. Together they navigate the dating scene under the intensely watchful eye of their mother. Julian runs a product testing lab, and their home is always full of strange concoctions for Scott to stumble upon. Brynn, Aaron & Barry conduct their ow...2021-11-111h 05
Respark Your LifeKeys to Prosperity with Barry Spilchuk"You deserve abundance, it's your birthright. Step out and claim it." Prosperity and abundance. These are available to us when we cultivate the right attitude. Today, Raymond speaks with Barry Spilchuk, who co-authored Cup Of Chicken Soup For The Soul with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor-Hanson. He also wrote Let’s Talk About Money, and Let’s Talk About Relationships. In his work he focusses on things like love, joy, understanding, intimacy, gratitude, self-worth, forgiveness, and financial literacy. He emphasizes the need to eliminate the self-sabotage that often prevents people from enjoying their birth-right: abundance. Listen to the...2021-11-0857 min
That Was a Show?Camp Wilder - Starring Jerry O'Connell, Jay Mohr and Oscar-winner Hilary Swank!Camp Wilder WAS a show. In this 1992 sitcom, after the death of her parents a 28 year old single mother moves back to her hometown to be the guardian of her two teenage siblings. Because of her young age and laissez-faire style of parenting, the house becomes a safe haven for a gaggle of teens. Join Brynn, Aaron & Barry as they find out what it’s like to hang out at Camp Wilder.
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That Was a Show?Rachel Gunn R.N. - Starring Christine Ebersole and an underutilized Megan MullallyRachel Gunn R.N. WAS a show. This early 90s comedy featured the most unprofessional hospital staff in television history, a lot of former Chippendales guys, an inexplicable amount of dancing, and Batman before he was Batman. Tune in as Brynn, Aaron & Barry try to diagnose this ill-fated sitcom.
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That Was a Show?Not My Department! - Our First/Première Canadian Sitcom Review!Not My Department WAS a show. This 1987 satire was produced by the CBC and takes on government bureaucracy in Ottawa. The show centres around the fictional Department of Regional Incentive Targets, or DRIT. Quelle idée amusante! That Was a Show? takes a drive north of the border to review a Canadian sitcom for the very first time. Brynn, Aaron & Barry fill out the appropriate access to information request forms, and politely ask why this show didn’t get reelected after its first term in office.
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That Was a Show?Sibs - Part Sitcom, Part Off-Broadway DramaSibs WAS a show. This early 90s sitcom centred around the wacky misadventures of three sisters trying to navigate adulthood together, it also co-starred Homer Simpson. Brynn, Aaron and Barry part the weeds on this overgrown lawn of a mishap while learning how to pronounce actor names and singing the praises of Evan Handler’s glorious hair.
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That Was a Show?The Famous Teddy Z - Starring young Jon CryerThe Famous Teddy Z WAS a show. Baby Jon Cryer stars as Teddy Zakalokis, the young bumbling agent of an eccentric (and evil?) movie star inspired by Marlon Brando. Brynn, Aaron & Barry discuss this sitcom’s sharp commentary and dull character development. They call their surly friend Mr. Producer for hot Hollywood insider tea, but instead just learn about snacks. This episode might make you want to work in a bakery!
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That Was a Show?Saved by the Bell: The College Years + Saved by the Bell 2020 Reboot reviewed!Saved by the Bell: The College Years WAS a show. This 1993 sequel picks up right where the original series left off. Zack, Slater and Screech move into a dorm at California University. With age comes wisdom, and they’re finally ready to give up the childish schemes and antics, buckle down, and take their education seriously. Just kidding! Brynn, Aaron & Barry crack the books and study why this extension of the massively successful franchise lasted a mere 19 episodes. They also watch and review the new Saved by the Bell 2020 reboot series, and oh how the times have changed!
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That Was a Show?Small Wonder - The weirdest sitcom of the 80s?Small Wonder WAS a show. This baffling piece of pop culture refuse miraculously aired for four seasons. It centred around the wacky hijinks of a scientist, his family, and the weird robot child he created for...reasons. Join Brynn, Aaron and Barry as they perform their own experiments into this thankfully Matt-LeBlanc free, bit of sci-fi comedic nonsense.
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That Was a Show?Top of the Heap - Starring Matt LeBlanc and Mr. Fluffy the CatTop of the Heap WAS a show. It was the first of two Married…With Children spinoffs starring Matt LeBlanc as working class “himbo” Vinnie Verducci. Brynn, Aaron & Barry couldn’t resist exploring this character further after their previous episode about Vinnie & Bobby. Ultimately though, they agree that the true star of this ill-fated sitcom was—spoiler—not human.
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That Was a Show?Vinnie & Bobby - Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Before Joey + Review of the Friends Reunion!Vinnie & Bobby WAS a show. Buried deep within the filthy bowels of Married With Children was a backdoor pilot for a show called Top Of The Heap starring Matt LeBlanc. It lasted seven episodes. But because everyone else was wrong, another attempt was made featuring the same character, Vinnie Verducci, and thus Vinnie & Bobby was born. It also lasted seven episodes.
Brynn, Aaron & Barry attempt to piece this all together—and while they’re at it they pick apart the latest major act of 90s nostalgia about that obscure show where Matt LeBlanc really took off...the Frie...2021-06-171h 18
That Was a Show?Season 1 Finale! That Was a Season?Brynn, Aaron & Barry look back at a full 90s-sitcom-season worth of podcast episodes. The hosts watch another episode of a show they reviewed early on to see how it compares; they present the first annual TWASies Awards to some of the most deserving shows, characters and actors; they answer a listener question; and they reflect on the origin story of That Was a Show? and how far they’ve come! And inspired by classic sitcoms, there’s even a clipshow!
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That Was a Show?Jennifer Slept Here - A Show About “The Most Beautiful Ghost in the World”Jennifer Slept Here WAS a show. These are the actual lyrics to the theme song:
“I just saw the most beautiful ghost in the world—she slept here. I just saw the most outrageous kind of a girl—she lived here. Jennifer, whatchu doin’ to me? In and out of my life you appear. They say the stars don’t shine as bright since you left here. Jennifer slept here; she lived here; she loved here; laughed here and wept here—she slept here. And she never really left here—Jennifer slept here!”
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That Was a Show?Pearl - Starring Rhea Perlman, Malcolm McDowell, Carol Kane and Lucy LiuPearl WAS a show. This story of a middle-aged loading dock manager (Perlman) who finally gets to go to university may have only lasted one season, but it certainly had an all star cast! She spars with her pompous and elitist professor Stephen Pynchon (McDowell) because he doesn’t believe a working class student like Pearl has any place in an institution of higher learning. Brynn, Aaron & Barry sign up for this course to learn why this show didn’t earn a passing grade.
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That Was a Show?Get a Life - Starring Chris ElliottGet a Life WAS a show. Before he moved to Schitt’s Creek, Chris Elliot was a 30 year old paper boy who died constantly. You read correctly… anyway, this character is a manchild, a renegade and definitely “unique.” Hollywood heavyweight Charlie Kauffman wrote for this wacky show, and you certainly can’t tell. CROSSOVER ALERT: Kaydence and Kolin from the B-Watch Rewatch Podcast drop in to offer their hot takes.
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That Was a Show?The Nutt House - A Sitcom by Mel Brooks, Starring the Great Cloris LeachmanThe Nutt House WAS a show. Back in 1989 this short-lived sitcom was co-created by Mel Brooks, modeled after the absurd farcical style of comedy popularized by his films like Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs. It’s the story of a struggling old New York hotel named after its owners—the Nutt family. With lavish set design and orchestral score, this single-camera show features an impressive cast including Cloris Leachman in two different roles. Brynn, Aaron & Barry check in and see if they enjoy their stay.
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In Defense of SkaIn Defense of Ska Ep. 5: Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor)Music critics love Joyce Manor’s blend of Jawbreaker, The Smiths, Guided By Voices and Weezer—and cite these influences with delight. But in every conversation music bloggers have about the band, they fail to mention the role that ska has had on Joyce Manor singer-songwriter Barry Johnson. Skaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!As a teenager, Barry fell in love with ska. His introduction to indie rock even came from getting into Asian Man Records ska bands (MU330, Slow Gherkin) and then checking out some of the non-ska bands on the label. The first band of note he played in, K...2021-02-171h 14
That Was a Show?The John Larroquette Show - A Show Starring John Larroquette, with Special Guest Stars: 3 out of 4 Golden GirlsThe John Larroquette Show WAS a show. Hot on the heels of three Emmy wins for Night Court, Larroquette was the star of this very, very dark tragicomedy about a struggling down and out writer who becomes the night manager of the Crossroads Bus Terminal. The show was retooled after two seasons and then ran for two more. Brynn, Aaron & Barry watch the pilot, and a post-retool episode featuring a reunion of the cast of The Golden Girls in a Sunset Boulevard parody. So wander into Crossroads station, buy some bus tickets, and see where this dark ride goes.2021-02-111h 04
That Was a Show?Sports Night - Aaron Sorkin’s First ShowSports Night WAS a show. From 1998-2000, this was the first series created by legendary Hollywood screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. The show starred Peter Krause, Felicity Huffman, Josh Charles, Joshua Molina, Sabrina Lloyd and Robert Guillaume as the on and off air talent of a nightly live cable sports show. The show, while well received by critics (and continues to have a following to this day), failed to land with audiences and was cancelled after just two seasons. “Walk and talk” with us as we revisit this sitcom that straddled the lines of comedy, drama, sports, and horribly deployed laugh trac...2021-01-2856 min
That Was a Show?It’s Your Move - Starring Teenaged Jason BatemanIt’s Your Move WAS a show. This short-lived predecessor by the creators of Married...with Children co-stars David Garrison and an adolescent Jason Bateman! In what is Bateman’s first lead role, he plays young con-artist Matthew Burton, who runs non-stop grifts. Garrison plays struggling writer Norman Lamb, who moves into the apartment across the hall. Matthew applies his skills of manipulation in constant attempts to keep Norman from dating his widowed mother. Lamb is the only person who sees through Matthew’s schemes, and thus a duel between the two of them ensues. Brynn, Aaron & Barry take their...2021-01-141h 01That Was a Show?DVD Bonus Features: More Classic Holiday Shows!*Content Warning* Scandalous descriptions of Santa. Do not listen in the vicinity of children...
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Brynn, Aaron & Barry each have one more pick for a Christmas-themed episode of an 80s or 90s sitcom that you just might remember.
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That Was a Show?A Very Special Episode: Holiday Spectacular!*Content Warning* Scandalous descriptions of Santa. Do not listen in the vicinity of children...
2020 WAS a year. Brynn, Aaron & Barry celebrate this holiday season with a deep dive into some memorable Christmas episodes from popular 80s and 90s sitcoms—and one surprise Christmas episode from a failed show that they revisit from earlier in the year.
They talk about their favourite holiday episode of all time, Seinfeld season 9 episode 10 “The Strike” aka Festivus! This culminates in an airing of grievances, including a rant about the lack of actual Channukah celebration in sitcoms.
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Respark Your LifeEp. 36: How to turn Adversity into Success with Barry FarberIn order to survive, humans instinctively avoid risk and adversity. When we try to sidestep failure or disappointment, we fail to learn from our mistakes. Shying away from critical feedback and other uncomfortable situations means missing out on a potentially life-changing and success-fueling experience. So, what's the secret behind leveraging hardships into success instead of letting fear hold you back? Today on the Wealth Creator Source Podcast, Raymond speaks to Barry Farber. Barry is a Sales and Marketing Strategist as well as an entrepreneur, inventor, columnist, award-winning radio and television host, and best-selling author. Listen in...2020-12-191h 06
That Was a Show?Out of This World - Starring Burt Reynolds...sort ofOut of This World WAS a show. It ran for 4 seasons and became a hugely nostalgic cult sitcom for Gen-Xers and older Millennials. The show is remembered for its quirky sight gags, the plucky teen star, and the magical cube that spoke with Burt Reynolds’ voice. Brynn, Barry and Aaron unpack what was largely forgotten about this show, and it’s… a lot.
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That Was a Show?Stark Raving Mad - Starring Tony Shalhoub and Neil Patrick HarrisStark Raving Mad WAS a show. Starring comedic powerhouses Neil Patrick Harris and Tony Shaloub, this odd-couple type sitcom was about a fast-rising Junior Editor (Harris) paired with an eccentric bestselling horror novelist (Shaloub) to finish his latest hit. This oddball series made its way to NBC’s famous Must See Thursday lineup nestled between Fraiser and ER, but didn’t make it past the first season. We try not to write ourselves into a corner as we discover what went wrong.
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That Was a Show?Big Wave Dave’s - A Show about Hawaii...without HawaiiBig Wave Dave’s WAS a show. During a particularly bad winter blizzard, three yuppie dudes from Chicago decide to pull up their stakes and move to Hawaii to open up a surf shop on the beach. Oh, and they drag one of their wives along for the ride. Turns out none of them know anything whatsoever about surfing...we put on our Aloha shirts, grab our boards, and see if this show makes waves!
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That Was a Show?Hi Honey, I’m Home! - The Sitcom That Could Have Inspired PleasantvilleHi Honey, I’m Home! WAS a show. It’s about what happens when a 50s sitcom family moves in next door to a 90s sitcom family. Set in present day (90s) New Jersey, the 50s characters are living in hiding—part of the “sitcom relocation program” because their show was pulled off the air. Brynn, Aaron and Barry deconstruct why they believe this surrealist satire is a true hidden gem.
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That Was a Show?The Charmings - Fairytale Characters Invade Suburban LAThe Charmings WAS a show. Once Upon a Time, three podcast hosts were perplexed by a strange sitcom about fairytale characters living in 1980s Burbank, California. It’s a tale of questionable tropes, random political references, and a re-cast princess. Join Aaron, Brynn and Barry as they delve into the sitcom that Jonathan Wolff said “deserved to die.”
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First DropBarry Findlay - Flora MargarineHighly regarded and respected in Bendigo and beyond, Barry Findlay joins the First Drop Boys for Episode 04 of the Second Season. From humble beginnings in Calivil, Barry takes the FD boys through his time in the sport which saw him become one of the most respected top order batsmen in Northern Victoria. Barry now firmly entrenched in Bendigo, offers specialist, one on one cricket coaching and for those wanting to get in touch, please visit Barry’s page on Facebook (Barry Findlay One on One Coaching) or call to inquire on 0400 030 721. . 2020-09-291h 06
That Was a Show?A Very Special Episode: Interview with Jonathan Wolff, Composer of 75 Sitcoms from Townies to SeinfeldJonathan Wolff is a prolific composer, best known for his iconic themes and musical scores for hit shows like Will & Grace, Married...with Children, Who’s the Boss? and oh yeah...Seinfeld! Those are his mouth pops and slap bass riffs!
But Jonathan isn’t joining us to talk about those legendary shows. For our first ever Very Special Episode, we speak with Jonathan about his career in television spanning three decades and over 75 series, including many failed or forgotten sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. He was also generous enough to share some great stories about Will...2020-09-2455 min
That Was a Show?AfterMASH - The Aftermath of M*A*S*HAfterMASH WAS a show. It was a spinoff of M*A*S*H...obviously! The show follows three characters from the original series after they return home from the Korean War. Colonel Sherman T. Potter, Maxwell Klinger and Father John Mulcahy reunite to work together at General Pershing Veteran's Hospital a.k.a. "General General,” located in the fictional town of River Bend, Missouri. Much like the legendary M*A*S*H, AfterMASH attempts to balance comedy with tragedy, and we take a serious look at how it fares in comparison to its predecessor.
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That Was a Show?The Golden Palace - A Spinoff of The Golden Girls (with Samantha MacAdam)The Golden Palace WAS a show. It was a spinoff of The Golden Girls—but subtract Bea Arthur, and add Don Cheadle and Cheech Marin. They sell their house and buy a hotel in Miami. Why do they come out of retirement to take on this much risk and hard work? Why does Sophia want to run a commercial kitchen and bus tables at 87? We decided to put on some pastel leisurewear and investigate. Featuring guest Samantha MacAdam!
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That Was a Show?Joanie Loves Chachi - A Phrase Everyone Knows!Joanie Loves Chachi WAS a show. You’ve probably heard of it, but never actually seen it! It was the Happy Days spin-off that spun out. The series mixes traditional sitcom elements with musical performances, as Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola try to make it as rock and/or roll musicians in Chicago in the early 60s—and we see if they can carry the tune.
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Hosted by:2020-08-1356 minThat Was a Show?DVD Bonus Features: Davis Rules Deleted ScenesWelcome to our first ever That Was a Show? bonus episode...Davis Rules Deleted Scenes! From the 90s obsession with mini golf, to our adolescent assumptions about Mad About You, some parts of our Davis Rules discussion went off on tangents that didn’t really fit with the plot. So here they are anyway!
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That Was a Show?Davis Rules - Starring Randy QuaidDavis Rules WAS a show. Legendary comedian Jonathan Winters riffs to his heart’s content, while bombastic movie star Randy Quaid plays a calm, subdued family man (?) Plus Patricia Clarkson almost, and then actually, becomes a nun. Brynn, Barry and Aaron go down a Randy Quaid rabbit hole, but inevitably veer back into debating whether or not Davis does in fact rule.
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That Was a Show?Muddling Through - Starring Jennifer AnistonMuddling Through WAS a show. It’s the story of Connie Drago, an ex-con who returns from prison to run the family roadhouse diner/motel and reunite with her daughters. But really it’s the story of a sitcom featuring Jennifer Aniston which debuted moments before Friends, and due to contractual obligations could have resulted in the re-casting of Rachel Green. We put on our aprons and serve up the story.
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That Was a Show?Townies - Starring Molly Ringwald, Jenna Elfman, Lauren Graham, Ron Livingston and Bill BurrTownies WAS a show. It’s like Friends but set in a blue collar fishing village in Massachusetts. It starred Molly Ringwald, pre-Dharma Jenna Elfman and Bill “Billy” Burr. What went wrong? We embark on a voyage to find out!
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That Was a Show?Woops! - A Sitcom about Nuclear ApocalypseWhoops! WAS a show. Actually they spelled it "Woops!" When an accidental nuclear holocaust destroys the planet, it’s up to six lone survivors to rebuild civilization while hanging out in a random farmhouse in California. It’s basically a post-apocalyptic Cheers. This left us with a lot of questions...first and foremost: what happened to the H in the title?
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That Was a Show?Teen Angel - Or Why You Should Never Eat a Six Month Old HamburgerTeen Angel WAS a show. Apparently there needed to be a boy’s equivalent of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, so they kill a teen by having him eat a six month old hamburger. The boy becomes his best friend’s guardian angel, and Marcia Brady’s there too. Confused? So were we.
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That Was a Show?Pilot: Aliens in the FamilyAliens in the Family WAS a show. This late 90s sitcom was the answer to a question no one asked: what if you combined the blended family shenanigans of the Brady Bunch with the muppets from the Jim Henson Company's "Dinosaurs"? But you know… aliens. Brynn, Aaron and Barry perform an alien autopsy to get to the bottom of it!
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That W...2020-06-2243 minThat Was a Show?Introducing: That Was a Show?Coming soon to your favourite pod box...
The podcast about failed or forgotten sitcoms from the 80s and 90s!
Hosted by Brynn, Aaron and Barry (actually Andrew), That Was a Show? goes on an archeological dig through the decaying the remains of sitcoms you've probably never even heard of before—or the ones you vaguely remember and struggle to convince your friends that they actually existed.
Join us as watch these old treasures and deconstruct the preposterous choices made, speculate as to why they were cancelled, and even try to connect these shows wi...2020-05-2901 min
Island Idylls02 - Introducing Barry MenikoffAs a newly minted PhD at the young age of 26, less than 25 years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Barry said goodbye to Madison, and found himself teaching Hawaiians just a few miles off Waikiki Beach. There are worse places to work!
Today, Barry is known as a renowned Robert Louis Stevenson scholar. Thanks to his plain prose and books like Treasure Island, the Scottish writer had been primarily considered a children’s author. Barry challenged that narrative and reintroduced Stevenson to a new generation of readers.
In the months ahead, Island Idylls will be ex...2019-08-1453 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson382 Master Vodka Distiller Barry YoungBarry Young used to be a pharmacist. Now he makes vodka and rum. In this interview, you’ll hear how Barry transitioned out of corporate life, what makes some vodka better than others, and why he’s so passionate. Barry’s company, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries, is based in Glenshaw and has been around for about 10 years. Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge - the beverage industry's most coveted award. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the news...2019-06-1034 min
Fret Buzz The PodcastCarbon Leaf, Touring, Making It Big, Part 2 of 2 (with Barry Privett) Ep046As the frontman of Carbon Leaf, Barry Privett has successfully toured and recorded with the same band since 1992, crossing paths with huge names in the music business (Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Avett Brothers, and many more). Over the course of their continuous 27 year career, he has learned many things about music itself, the music business, record labels, touring, and strategies for keeping the peace among band members. Joe McMurray and Aaron Sefchick enjoy the opportunity to dive deep into the world of one of the music business' hardest working bands!
In Part 2 of 2, Barry explains how the band adjusts its vi...2019-05-1657 min
Fret Buzz The PodcastCarbon Leaf, Touring, Making It Big, Part 1 of 2 (with Barry Privett) Ep045As the frontman of Carbon Leaf, Barry Privett has successfully toured and recorded with the same band since 1992, crossing paths with huge names in the music business (Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Avett Brothers, and many more). Over the course of their continuous 27 year career, he has learned many things about music itself, the music business, record labels, touring, and strategies for keeping the peace among band members. Joe McMurray and Aaron Sefchick enjoy the opportunity to dive deep into the world of one of the music business's hardest working bands!
In Part 1 of 2, Barry tells the guys about the beginnings of...2019-05-0959 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson236 Barry Rabkin, Selling Drones, Building Brands, and Setting Progress GoalsBarry Rabkin has over a decade of success founding, growing, and selling technology companies. An operational and strategic business leader, Barry's experience ranges from high growth, venture backed startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has also contributed to the development of over 100 successful physical and digital products. Barry is proud to serve as Chief Marketing Officer of Identified Technologies, President of Hackers & Founders - PGH Chapter, Board Director of Jewish Family & Children's Services, He is also a guest Professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Strategist at Barry Brands Consulting where he advises and invests in many o...2017-08-0934 min