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Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Perfect FemaleHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:43:07 The Perfect Female was the 37th episode filmed and the 40th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E8) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “The Perfect Female.” Plot Summary The Perfect Female: Once again a feminist theme is brought to the fore when Thelma Lou arranges a blind date between her visiting cousin and Andy. To everyone’s surprise, they hit it off, but the relationship collapses when Karen Moore takes up a shotgun and shows Andy that she is not the usual delicate female. After...2025-05-0743 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastListener Feedback April 2025Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:42:35 Over the 17 years of doing the podcast, I’ve lost track of how many “feedback” episodes I’ve done so I’m just naming this one by month. We have 4 bits of feedback/reports that have been provided by listeners/viewers just like you. I’m so thankful to hear from each of you because I love hearing what you think about our hometown and the goin’s on in those parts. We have a report from folks who met Ron & Clint Howard, attended the Mayberry – I Love Lucy festival in G...2025-04-3042 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastCrime-free MayberryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:50:57 Crime-free Mayberry was the 41st episode filmed and the 39th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E7) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Crime-free Mayberry.” Plot Summary Crime-free Mayberry: Two crooks posing as an FBI man and a photographer come to Mayberry to congratulate the Sheriff’s Department for achieving a crime-free record. Andy gets suspicious after the supposed FBI agent allows his picture to be taken. When the pair crack the Mayberry Bank’s vault, Andy is inside waiting for them–he had come in the back...2025-04-2350 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastOpie's Hobo FriendHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:41 Opie’s Hobo Friend was the 40th episode filmed and the 38th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E6) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Opie’s Hobo Friend.” Plot Summary Opie’s Hobo Friend: Opie becomes fascinated with David Browne, a vagrant hobo who uses his wits to live on the edge of the law. After realizing his son has taken a liking to the wily wanderer, Andy tries to find David some honest work. Andy’s plan goes sour when Opie, at Dave’s encouragemen...2025-04-1641 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastBarney on the ReboundHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:10 Barney on the Rebound was the 36th episode filmed and the 37th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E5) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Barney on the Rebound.” Plot Summary Barney on the Rebound: Barney’s head is turned by lovely young newcomer Melissa Stevens, the more attractive half of a pair of con artists out to trap naive young bachelors into breach-of-promise settlements. Andy saves the day by calling the bluff of Melissa’s suspiciously young “father”, George Stevens. In the middle of what the pair ha...2025-04-0940 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Goes BankruptHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:22 Mayberry Goes Bankrupt was the 39th episode filmed and the 36th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E4) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Mayberry Goes Bankrupt.” Plot Summary Mayberry Goes Bankrupt: Andy teaches Mayberry exactly what “Love Thy Neighbor” means in this episode. Andy is forced to evict Frank Myers from his home only to later discover that he holds a century-old bond that is originally believed to be worth $349,119.27. Since the Mayberry treasury holds just over $10,000, the mayor and town council scrambl...2025-04-0243 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy and the Woman SpeederHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:22 Andy and the Woman Speeder was the 35th episode filmed and the 35th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E3) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Andy and the Woman Speeder.” Plot Summary Andy and the Woman Speeder: Andy arrests beautiful big-city woman Elizabeth Crowley. By the time she reaches trial, Miss Crowley has used flattery and bribes to turn the witnesses for the prosecution–Opie, Floyd, and Barney–against Andy. After winning the case, Miss Crowley sees the error of her ways and promptly speeds...2025-03-2632 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastBarney's ReplacementHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:39 Barney’s Replacement was the 33rd episode filmed but the 34th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E2) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Barney’s Replacement.” Plot Summary Barney’s Replacement: Barney’s pride gets the best of him when Bob Rogers, a booksmart rookie from the state attorney’s office, is sent to Mayberry to get law enforcement experience. Convinced Andy is out to replace him, Barney beats him to the punch and resigns to enter the business world as a door-to-door Miracle Sweep vacuum...2025-03-1935 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastOpie and the BullyHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:18 We finished up reviewing the season one episodes of The Andy Griffith Show with TCNW 826: Bringing Up Opie so now it’s time to move onto season two episodes. Opie and the Bully was the 34th episode filmed but the 33rd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E1) Plot Summary Opie and the Bully: Andy learns Opie is being tormented by a local bully, who threatens him with pulverization until he gets Opie’s lunch money. Andy decides to let Opie fight this battle on his own. Opie...2025-03-1238 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastNeedles and PinsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:38 We have a YouTube comment last week that I attempted to address but I wasn’t happy with the answer. So, I researched what “needles” and “pins” meant in the episode “Jailbreak” (S2.E18) meant Clarence “Doc” Malloy (Allan Melvin) and Barney exited the cell and both say “So far, so good” at the same time. Barney, forcing Malloy to lock pinkie fingers with him, says “needles” while Malloy says “pins.” What does that mean? I found the answer in the book Inside Mayberry by Harrison & Habeeb (1994) and went on to find the original source so if...2025-03-0534 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastCommercials in MayberryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:30:28 We finished up season one episodes of The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) last week and I received a question/topic idea from Eric Self. He thought it would be interesting to go over the commercials filmed during the original run of the series featuring the characters from TAGS. I thought it sounded like a fun idea but I wasn’t sure where I can find information on the commercials. After a lot of searching, I’ll provide what I was able to find out. A few folks wrote in so...2025-02-2630 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastBringing Up OpieHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:39:37 Bringing Up Opie was the 32nd episode filmed and the 32nd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E32) Plot Summary Bringing Up Opie: Opie is banned from the friendly confines of the Mayberry courthouse when Aunt Bee decides it is not an atmosphere conducive to the proper upbringing of a young boy. Andy goes along with Bee’s wishes until Opie wanders off and turns up miles away in another town. After his return, Bee agrees that father and son are better off together than apart. We’ll...2025-02-1939 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Guitar Player ReturnsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:34 The Guitar Player Returns was the 31st episode filmed and the 31st aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E31) Plot Summary The Guitar Player Returns: Hometown hero Jim Lindsey makes a flashy return, but the town soon suspects he is not the big star he appears to be. After Andy investigates, he learns Jim cannot pay his bills. Furthermore, a collection agent shows up in Mayberry to repossess Jim’s new Mercedes. Andy takes matters into his own hands, calls in Bobby Fleet, and Bobby and Jim...2025-02-1235 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastBarney Gets His ManHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:39 Barney Gets His Man was the 30th episode filmed and the 30th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E30) Plot Summary Barney Gets His Man: Barney accidentally nabs bad-guy bank robber Eddie Brooke while issuing him a ticket for littering. Brooks tries to escape after spotting state troopers, but the troopers get their man. Before Brooke is carted off, he makes a point of promising revenge on the bumbling deputy responsible for his capture. Brooks manages to escape and is last seen making a beeline to Mayberry. Andy...2025-02-0546 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry First YearsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:39 As the new year begins, I have been reflecting that there are many folks out there that love The Andy Griffith Show but may not be in the graduate studies program. They are “First Years” in that they enjoy watching the episodes but may not know all the things students in their “Eighth Year” might be aware of. If you are in that group, or if you just want to brush up on your studies, this column is for you. We’ll begin with a few basics that will help lay the founda...2025-01-2940 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastQuiet SamHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:09 Quiet Sam was the 29th episode filmed and the 29th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E29) Plot Summary Quiet Sam: Barney becomes suspicious of the odd habits of Sam, an unfamiliar farmer. Sam is acting strangely because his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he has nobody to help him. With the local doctor unavailable, Andy and Barney come to the rescue. Andy winds up not only delivering the child but also baby-sitting Barney. We’ll review some notes and “Od...2025-01-2238 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy ForeclosesHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:13 Andy Forecloses was the 28th episode filmed and the 28th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E28) Plot Summary Andy Forecloses: Ben Weaver is up to his Scrooge-like tactics again; this time he is out to evict the Scobey family from their home. He is foiled by some of Andy’s patented reverse psychology. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Andy Forecloses. We’ll play “Who Said It?” Mayberry trivia about Andy Forecloses. Sign up for the Two...2025-01-0841 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTop 10 Episodes of 2024Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:26:50 At Christmas time there are several folks who get new electronic toys (phones, tablets, etc) they can use to listen to podcasts or watch the associated podcast videos. Over the years, Two Chairs No Waiting has creates episodes to reflect on the past year and to see which episodes have been downloaded or viewed most during the previous year. This listings is a good way for new folks to see which of the 818 previous episodes of the podcast might be worth the effort to go and give a li...2024-12-3126 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Christmas to all 2024Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:54:13 It’s Christmas time once again here in Mayberry so it is time for the annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show had only one episode centered around any holiday and that holiday was Christmas. Fans have watched that episode time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It always speaks to our hearts when we see Ben singing outside that courthouse cell window. Since the podcast began, Two Chairs has tried to...2024-12-1854 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastEllie Saves a FemaleHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:18 Ellie Saves a Female was the 27th episode filmed and the 27th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E27) Plot Summary Ellie Saves a Female: Ellie, continuing her feminist pursuits, chooses to assist Francine Flint, the daughter of a local farmer, in gaining independence, despite her father’s disapproval. Andy resolves the conflict by persuading Farmer Flint that a gentler approach, symbolized by the use of honey to attract bees, is more effective in achieving his goals, in this case, retaining his daughter’s help on the farm....2024-12-1134 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Days Trivia Championship 2024 Final RoundHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:30:02 Last week we played Round 1 of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2024 where ever correct answer was worth 100 points. If if you didn’t play last week, you may want to go back and play along because this week you bring your point total forward into round 2. This episode we’ll play Round 2 and the “final question” of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2024. Round 2 has nine questions with each being worth 200 points. Incorrect answers are worth negative 200 points. You’ll need to keep up with your score so you can add your round 1...2024-12-0430 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Days Trivia Championship 2024 Round 1Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:58 This episode we’ll play Round 1 of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2024. Ten questions with each being worth 100 points. Incorrect answers are worth negative 100 points. Keep up with your score and remember to remove 100 points for any missed answers. I suggest you don’t guess to avoid the negative points. Next week we’ll play Round 2 (worth 200 points each) is nine questions plus the “Final Mayberry Question.” Incorrect answers in Round 2 will be worth negative 200 points. Guessing really hurts your score so keep that in mind. Then we’ll h...2024-11-2732 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe InspectorHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:48 The Inspector was the 26th episode filmed and the 26th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E26) Plot Summary The Inspector: The state inspector visits the Mayberry jail to check on police procedures and is horrified at the lackadaisical approaches he finds. After threats to remove Andy from office, he accompanies him on a call to a local moonshiner and discovers Andy is more of a lawman than he had imagined. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode The...2024-11-2034 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Days Trivia 2024 Qualifying RoundHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:28:56 Mayberry Days is a great time to be in Mount Airy, NC and the 35th annual Mayberry Days lived up to that statement. A highlight of every Mayberry Days is the “super bowl” of Mayberry Trivia. This episode we go through the Qualifying Round questions and answers of the 2024 World Championship of Mayberry Trivia. The qualifying round is played by all who chose to participate and attempt to earn a spot in the Finals of Mayberry trivia. If you qualify, you end up facing previous years Mayberry Days Trivia ch...2024-11-1328 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastA Plaque for MayberryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:37 A Plaque for Mayberry was the 25th episode filmed and the 25th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E25) Plot Summary A Plaque for Mayberry: After discovering the descendant of a local Revolutionary War hero sought for a commendation by the Women’s Historical Society is none other than Otis Campbell, the mayor and town council pressure Andy to tell Otis he is no longer getting the award. Andy stands by his friend, and Otis comes through with flying colors. We’ll review some notes and “Odd...2024-11-0636 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastGolden Arm and a Hungry MotherHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:20:47 It’s the Halloween season and it is a tradition here on Two Chairs No Waiting to tell a spooky story or two around the campfire. This year, as we did last year, we have a special guest storyteller. James Dodson has been coming to Mayberry events for a few years now as an “Andy Griffith” tribute artist. I thought it would be fitting to have him tell the story about “The Golden Arm” and I know you’ll enjoy his telling. I always look for other stories that fit into th...2024-10-3020 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe New DoctorHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:13 The New Doctor was the 24th episode filmed and the 24th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E24) Plot Summary The New Doctor: Barney convinces Andy that handsome, young Dr. Robert Benson is moving in on Ellie. Andy decides to act and steps between these “two people lost in a world of pills” to claim Ellie’s hand. When he learns that Dr. Benson is actually about to be married to someone else, Andy is forced into a proposal. Ellie, though, turns him down. We’ll review som...2024-10-2338 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastBetty Lynn 2004Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:19:48 My voice is a bit strained this week so I went back into the archives 20 years to bring out a video from Mayberry Days 2004. We’ll hear from Betty Lynn, Thelma Lou herself, as she appeared during the 2004 Col. Tim’s show. I know you’ll enjoy hearing what she has to say. 2004 was the year TV Land dedicated the Andy & Opie statue in Mount Airy. Andy was in attendance for the dedication as were several cast members from the show, to include Betty. We’ll play Mayberry trivia provide...2024-10-1619 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Days 2024Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:43 Mayberry Days 2024 was held the last full weekend of September (25-29) and it was wonderful. That doesn’t mean there weren’t some snags related to hurricane Helene that struck hard about an hour and a half south of Mount Airy but the inconveniences suffered were minor. By just after mid-day on Friday, the weather had cleared and only a few downed trees and power outages were left to be dealt with. Most folks attending Mayberry Days didn’t feel the impact as none of the venues hosting events suffered any ill effects.2024-10-0935 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy and Opie, HousekeepersHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:05 Andy and Opie, Housekeepers was the 23rd episode filmed and the 23rd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E23) Plot Summary Andy and Opie, Housekeepers: Aunt Bee leaves for Mount Pilot after Cousin Edgar calls to tell her Maude has taken ill. Within hours, the Taylor house has become a pig’s sty, and Andy and Opie must enlist the help of Bee’s friend Bertha to get it back in order before Bee returns. Andy realizes that Bee’s feelings will be hurt is she thinks they don’t...2024-10-0235 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastCyrano AndyHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:48 Cyrano Andy was the 22nd episode filmed and the 22nd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E22) Plot Summary Cyrano Andy: Barney is smitten with Thelma Lou, but he’s too shy to make a move. So, Andy, ever the helpful friend, tries to play matchmaker. However, his well-intentioned meddling only complicates matters, leading Andy and Ellie into a web of romantic misunderstandings and duplicity. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Cyrano Andy. We’ll play Mayberr...2024-09-2533 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy and the Gentleman CrookHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:44 Andy and the Gentleman Crook was the 21st episode filmed and the 21st aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E21) Plot Summary Andy and the Gentleman Crook: The legendary con artist Gentleman Dan Caldwell arrives for a stopover in the mayberry jail and quickly beguiles Aunt Bee, Opie, and Barney with his charm and sophistication. When Barney is left alone to watch him, Caldwell reels him into his web, takes his gun, and manages to escape. Before he reaches the courthouse door, Andy walks in with Aunt Bee a...2024-09-1832 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Beauty ContestHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:59 The Beauty Contest was the 20th episode filmed and the 16th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E16) Plot Summary The Beauty Contest: Andy finds himself the center of attention when chosen to judge the Founder’s Day beauty contest. Everyone in town tries to persuade him to get behind his or her pick. His solution, at the last moment, is to award the honor to an older woman, Erma Bishop, whose selfless work qualifies her as the woman who is most suited to wear the crown. W...2024-09-1140 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry on RecordHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:42:55 Mayberry on Record was the 19th episode filmed and the 19th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E19) Plot Summary Mayberry on Record: Mr. Maxwell, an independent record producer, passes through Mayberry and records some of the local talent. After Barney, Floyd, and several other locals invest some money with Maxwell, Andy becomes suspicious. Having convinced the town they’ve been conned, Andy has to eat his words when Maxwell returns with the syndicate’s first dividend check. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known b...2024-09-0442 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 801: T. Graham Brown, Mayberry FanHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:58:59 T. Graham Brown is an American country music singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and blend of traditional country with contemporary sounds. He first gained fame in the 1980s with hits like “Hell and High Water” and “I Tell It Like It Used To Be.” His music often features a mix of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and contemporary country elements. Mr. Brown has had multiple chart-topping singles and albums, with a voice that has been described as rich and soulful. T. Graham is a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show and is...2024-08-2859 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastCelebration Here AboutsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:52:27 This is a big moment for this podcast. We’ve reached 800 episodes. I started the podcast 15 years and 10 months ago. The official start date would be October 11, 2008 and that is 827 weeks ago. That means that in the last almost 16 years, I’ve only missed publishing an episode 27 times. That comes out to just missing less that 2 episodes per year. I’d say that’s pretty consistent but I’d also say it shows how much I enjoy the topic of the podcast, The Andy Griffith Show. I didn’t really have anything p...2024-08-2152 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy the Marriage CounselorHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:44 Andy the Marriage Counselor was the 18th episode filmed and the 18th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E18) Plot Summary Andy the Marriage Counselor: The battling Boones, husband and wife, are engaged in an ongoing battle royal. Andy decides to put an end to their bickering by putting them on a probationary program of daily niceties. His brilliant idea backfires when the Boones turn nasty toward the rest of the town. Finally, Andy gives in when he realizes the couple’s way of expressing their love for ea...2024-08-1436 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastNews and Reports From MayberryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:25 The Weaver’s Newsletter for July 2024 is on the web and there’s some fun information in there. I hope you subscribe to Weaver’s Newsletter but just in case, we’re going to go over some of the items reported in the issue to try and make sure you’re informed about what’s going on around the Mayberry fandom. We’ll go over a few of the upcoming and past events found on the Mayberry Event Calendar. Weaver’s Newsletter is FREE so take a minute and subscribe to m...2024-08-0736 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastListener Feedback and CommentsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:35 In the last month or so we’ve gotten a good bit of feedback from you, the listeners, so it’s time to give them some airtime. We have comments from YouTube and voicemails to hear so this will be a fun episode. The topics vary but they all center on The Andy Griffith Show in some form. Then we’ll play some Mayberry trivia provided by Paul Mulik. This week’s topic: Mayberry Teachers. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List Don’t forget to sign...2024-07-3141 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 796: Alcohol and Old LaceHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:43:40 Alcohol and Old Lace was the 17th episode filmed and the 17th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E17) Plot Summary Alcohol and Old Lace: Based on an idea from a Broadway play, Andy and Barney run down moonshiners with the help of the Morrison sisters, Jennifer and Clarabelle. After Opie describes their “flower-making machine” the lawmen realize that the Morrison sisters are themselves running a still and promptly destroy it. We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Alcoho...2024-07-2443 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy Saves Barney's MoraleHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:43:21 Andy Saves Barney’s Morale was the 16th episode filmed and the 20th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E20) Plot Summary Andy Saves Barney’s Morale: When Andy is called out of town, Barney gets his first chance as Actin’ Sheriff of Mayberry and jails twenty citizens, including the bank president, Mayor Pike, and Aunt Bee. Andy returns and promptly dismisses all the prisoners. Barney is so discouraged that he threatens to quit, so Andy spreads the word that he might have to let Barney go. The citize...2024-07-1743 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThose Gossipin' MenHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:25 Those Gossipin’ Men was the 15th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E15) Plot Summary Those Gossipin’ Men: Aunt Bee teaches Andy a lesson after he ridicules the Mayberry women for being such terrible gossips. Bee sets a trap to prove the men are just as bad by planting the seed of a rumor that ends up leading most of the Mayberry males to the hotel room of a mild-mannered shoe salesman. The men are convinced he is a talent scout for the fictitious TV show...2024-07-1033 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastFeedback, Trivia, and MoreHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:36 This week we’ll take some time to hear from the listeners/viewers like you. It’s been a few weeks since we last focused on your thoughts so we’ll be covering comments from several different podcast episodes. It’s always a real treat for me to hear from you and I know that you enjoy hearing from others as well. I have some news about Mayberry Man the Series and the upcoming Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC the end of July 2024. It’s gonna be BIG! Then we’ll pla...2024-07-0341 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Horse TraderHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:58 The Horse Trader was the 14th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E14) Plot Summary The Horse Trader: Andy proves fallible when he cons a traveling antique dealer into buying the town’s old cannon with a fabulously fictional story of the cannon’s glorious past. Opie follows his father’s example and cons a friend of his into trading roller skates for some “licorice seeds” that Opie got in a bad trade for his cap pistol. Andy, again seeing his own actions mirrored by his son, tu...2024-06-2633 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Tribute Artist Christie McLendonHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:45 I have a special guest this week that many of you will have seen at Mayberry events held over the last many years. Christie McLendon has been performing as the Charlene Darling character for folks since 2010 at Mayberry events. She creates parody songs related to Mayberry as well as sings all of Charlene’s songs from The Andy Griffith Show. While best known as Charlene, Christie has be a Fun Girl, Josephine Pike, and so many other Mayberry related characters during Mayberry events. She is so talented and can d...2024-06-1934 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastLou Ann Poovie is Ms. Elizabeth MacRaeHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:27 We received some sad news today here at Two Chairs No Waiting headquarters. The wonderful Elizabeth MacRae passed away on Monday May 27, 2024. She was 88 years old when she passed but she will always be remembered by Mayberry fans as a compassionate lady who enjoyed life and shared her joy with others. To celebrate her life, we’ll listen to or watch (depending on how you partake of the episode) her performance at the 2006 Mayberry Days Col. Tim’s Talent Time show. Hosted by David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning with Allan “Floyd” Newsome on hand as b...2024-05-2933 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Goes HollywoodHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:16 Mayberry Goes Hollywood was the 13th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E13) Plot Summary Mayberry Goes Hollywood: A Hollywood producer visits Mayberry and, taken with the town’s charm, decides to use it as the setting of a new film. The town members become screen-struck and busily go about giving Mayberry a face-lift, changing everything the producer liked. Just before the citizens are about to cut down a landmark oak tree, the producer stops them and tells them what Mayberry’s appeal was to him: t...2024-05-2236 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastEllie for Council ReviewHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:28:14 Ellie for Council was the 12th episode filmed and the 10th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E10) Plot Summary Ellie for Council: Ellie runs for office, breaking the Mayberry tradition of what had been an all-male town council. Once again, Andy learns a lesson from Opie when he hears his own anti-woman opinions parroted by his son. Realizing the error of his ways, Andy speaks in favor of Ellie, rallying the citizenry to her side. We’ll review “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episod...2024-05-1528 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastClint Howard Turns 65Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:05 Jan and I were invited to attend a surprise birthday party for Clint Howard on April 20, 2024 out in Burbank, California. What an honor it was to be asked and there was no way we were going to pass on something like that. Clint’s wife, Kat, was who invited us and we couldn’t believe it was happening. We made very sure not to mention anything about traveling to California because we didn’t want to be like Barney and let word get out about the gold truck, I mean the party, and let Cl...2024-05-0835 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry in Granville TN 2024Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:19 On April 11-13, 2024 there was a wonderful Mayberry event in Granville, TN. I’ll give a report on the going’s on during the Mayberry – Lucy Festival and we’ll hear from a couple of folks who called in with their personal reports on the event. I hope that hearing about the fun to be had at events like this might encourage you to make plans to attend an event near you We hear voicemail from a few fellow Mayberry fans and then we’ll play some Mayberry trivia submitted by trivia ex...2024-05-0132 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Christmas StoryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:37:09 The Christmas Story was the 10th episode filmed and the 11th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E11) Plot Summary The Christmas Story: Andy and Barney keep the spirit of Christmas alive for Sam Muggins and his family after the town Scrooge, Ben Weaver, demands Andy keep Muggins incarcerated for running a still. After being accidentally inoculated with a little of the courthouse’s Christmas spirit, Weaver comes around and manages to get himself arrested so he can bring gifts for all. We’ll review “O...2024-04-1737 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMr. Trivia's TriviaHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:00 Two Chairs No Waiting headquarters had a nice visit from Mayberry trivia expert, Paul Mulik, this past week. He was in Huntsville, AL competing in the North American Brass Band Championships. The band he’s in, Arkansas MusicWorks Brass Band, finished in second place so congratulations to Paul. In the spirit of competition, Paul provided us a set of three Championships level trivia questions that we’ll be trying on this episode. Honestly, even if you are one of the biggest fans of The Andy Griffith Show anywhere, I’m not sure you’...2024-04-1035 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastStranger in TownHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:44 Stranger in Town was the 10th episode filmed and the 12th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E12) Plot Summary – Stranger in Town: Ed Sawyer, a mysterious stranger, arrives in Mayberry and puts the entire town on edge when he displays an eerie familiarity with the town’s people, places, and things. Andy finally confronts Sawyer and learns that he is neither a foreign spy nor a spook, but only a man without a home. We’ll review “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode ...2024-04-0330 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastReports from MayberryHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:10 The latest issue of the Weaver’s Newsletter hit the streets late last week so we’ll be going through some of the Mayberry news and reports that are found within. There’s great news about a BIG Mayberry fan and we hear from a few folks that made their way out to “Myers Lake” for a visit. That plus more. We have some extra-easy Mayberry trivia that I know you’re going to enjoy. If you don’t feel pretty good about your Mayberry knowledge after this quiz, I honestly don’t kno...2024-03-2733 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastAndy the MatchmakerHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:20 Andy the Matchmaker was the ninth episode filmed and the 7th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E7) Plot Summary Andy the Matchmaker: In the show’s first try at finding a girl for Barney, the deputy is brought together with Miss Rosemary after Andy tricks him by deciding to declare for her himself. We’ll review “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Andy the Matchmaker and see what we can learn. A nice voicemail from Eric from Bowling Green, KY....2024-03-2036 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastA Feud is a FeudHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:31:59 A Feud is a Feud was the eighth episode filmed and the 9th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S1.E9) Plot Summary of A Feud is a Feud: Andy is caught in the middle of two feuding mountain families when one’s son and the other’s daughter show up at the Taylor house to be married. Andy brings the feud to an end by bluffing the heads of the families into settling the matter once and for all with a duel. There are several “Odd Facts Know...2024-03-1332 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastOpie's Pal Howie - An Interview with Dennis RushHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:59:09 This episode is a real treat for us all in that we get to hear from Opie’s buddy Howie Pruitt himself. Dennis Rush spends almost an hour visiting with us and telling stories of growing up as a child actor in Hollywood. We focus on The Andy Griffith Show, of course, but Dennis’ career is an amazing story and I know you’re going to enjoy. He tell about working with so many of the stars that most of us dream of ever just having a chance to see in person...2024-03-0659 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastIrresistible AndyHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:54 Irresistible Andy was the seventh episode filmed but it was the 5th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. Plot Summary of Irresistible Andy: Andy gets himself in his first jam with the opposite sex when he wrongly assumes Ellie is out to trap herself a husband. Andy tries to foil her plot when he sends three eligible Mayberry bachelors her way, but Opie helps Ellie uncover Andy’s scheme. I’ll go over some “Odd Facts Known by Few” about Irresistible Andy. We have a special guess...2024-02-2832 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastEllie Comes to TownHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:37:19 Ellie Comes to Town was the sixth episode filmed but it was the 4th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. Plot Summary of Ellie Comes to Town:An outsider moves to town, Elinor “Ellie” May Walker – Ph.G (Pharmacy Gal), arrives to help her uncle at Walker’s Drug Store. Before long she is faced with adapting to Mayberry ways after refusing to sell Emma Brand , the town hypochondriac, sugar pills. I’ll go over some “Odd Facts Known by Few” about Ellie Comes to Town as well. We talk...2024-02-2137 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastOpie's CharityHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:39:00 Opie’s Charity was the fifth episode filmed and the 8th episode aired of The Andy Griffith Show. Plot Summary of Opie’s Charity:Andy is embarrassed when he learns Opie has donated a total of 3 cents to the Underprivileged Children’s Drive. Andy scolds Opie after learning he’s saving money to buy his girlfriend a present. Later, Andy discovers Opie’s true intentions: his girlfriend is underprivileged and he is buying her a winter coat because her mom doesn’t have the money. I’ll go over some “Odd Fac...2024-02-1439 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 773: Runaway KidHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:29:32 This time we visit the fourth episode filmed of The Andy Griffith Show and dig into the “odd facts known by few” related to “Runaway Kid.” Plot Summary of Runaway Kid: Andy finds himself in a dilemma after teaching Opie a lesson about the importance of always keeping your word. Opie has made a sacred trust not to divulge that his new friend, George “Tex” Foley, is a runaway. Andy must grapple with violating Opie’s trust or returning the boy to his family and explaining that there is always an exception to ev...2024-02-0729 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastCatching Up With FolksHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:11 I’ve had several folks send me things related to previous episodes and I feel like it’s time to catch up with them. Mayberry folks are some of the best people you’ll ever meet and we have several “trained noticers” in the audience that we’ll hear from. We get some answers related to some “Who Said It” questions Jan and I asked in the last episode. Several folks sent in answers and I’m very thankful to hear from all of you but I’ll have to pick a few representat...2024-01-3136 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe Guitar PlayerHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:41:57 This episode we dive into the second episode of The Andy Griffith Show, “The Guitar Player.” The original Air Date: 1960/10/17. The writers are Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. It was directed by Don Weis. We meet the character Jim Lindsey for the first of two times. Jim, of course, is played by the wonderful James Best. Mr. Best appeared often at Mayberry related events over the years before his passing on April 6, 2015. We play some Mayberry Song Trivia we began last episode and see how we can do. Hopefully you’ll have f...2024-01-2441 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 770: The ManhuntHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:44:30 This episode we’ll be digging into the second episode of The Andy Griffith Show, “The Manhunt.” The original Air Date: 1960/10/10. The writers are Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. It was directed by Don Weis. We see Otis for the fist time and we here the phrase from Barney that, I believe, Mayberry fans may quote more than any other, “It’s Big!…..Ah, big ain’t the word for it.” I make a correct from last weeks episode to clear up something that was once believed to be true but is now known to be...2024-01-1744 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastThe New Housekeeper 2024Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:50 I’m going to try and do something different for a while. I’ve started to do this before but always faded off on it and didn’t follow through. We’re going to try and talk about one episode of The Andy Griffith Show most every week followed by some trivia and then talk about some cast birthdays. That’s the plan but, we’ll see how well the plan survives the year. ha ha This episode we start with the first episode of The Andy Griffith Show which is...2024-01-1034 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTop 20 Episodes of 2023Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:31:37 For Christmas, some folks get new electronic toys (phones, tablets, etc) that can be used for listening to podcasts or watching videos. Over the years Two Chairs No Waiting has had episodes to reflect on the past year and look to see which episodes have been downloaded or viewed most during the previous year. This list is a good way for new folks to see which of the 767 previous episodes of the podcast that might be worth their time to go back and give them a listen/watch. Th...2024-01-0331 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastA Condition of the Heart-REPLAYHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:41 It is still Christmas time here in Mayberry and it’s certainly a busy time for us here at TCNW HQ. As such, we’re going to have a “replay” episode this week where we revisit an episode called “A Condition of the Heart” originally published on March 8, 2022. I hope you enjoy it and it helps bring us that wonderful Christmas spirit throughout the week. I thought it was a good one because we hear from Elinor Donahue’s son, Peter, toward the end of the episode talking about his mom and we heard f...2023-12-2636 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastMayberry Christmas to all 2023Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:45:28 It’s Christmas time in Mayberry and time for our annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show had only one episode centered around Christmas. Fans have watched that episode time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It’s touched our heart every time. Each year, Two Chairs tries to bring back that warm feeling as we go through Mayberry memories of Christmas time. We also make a new memory or two in the...2023-12-2045 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 765: The Count is HereHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:31:26 This episode we’ll listen to, and I recommend watch, a skit performed during Col. Tim’s Talent Time at the 2023 edition of Mayberry Days. Mayberry Days is held in Mt. Airy, NC (Andy’s hometown) the last full weekend of September each year and Col. Tim’s is the wrap-up of the main portion of Mayberry Days. Col. Tim’s is something you almost need to experience to understand but I would say it’s kind of a “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” type of performance with random things happening thr...2023-12-1331 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 714: Mayberry Christmas to all 2022Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:47:12 It’s Christmas in Mayberry so it’s time once again for our annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show only had one episode centered around a holiday and that was, of course, Christmas. Fans have watched that episode time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It’s touched our heart every time. Each year we try to bring back that feeling as we go through our Mayberry memories of Christmas time...2022-12-2147 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 699: It's Real, Mayberry Patrol CarHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:21 The Mayberry Man movie featured a car that was said to be a ‘real’ Mayberry patrol car but in actuality it was a very nice replica. That said, there is a real Mayberry patrol car located at Melody Ranch Studio in Santa Clarita Valley, CA. Since 1915, when the studio was first opened for business, an endless string of hard riding shoot-em-ups have been produced at the location. Melody Ranch Studio features a massive western town with interiors in the saloon, bank, jail, general store, hotel, church, school, livery stable, and theatre. On top o...2022-08-2435 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 698: The Writers Part 2Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:36:21 Last episode we talked about the writers of The Andy Griffith Show. As I said then, they don’t get mentioned as much as the actors but it was the writers that actually created the characters we all loved. Without the writers, we wouldn’t have gotten the stories about Opie’s Newspaper, Divorce Mountain Style, and ALL the other amazing moments that happened in Mayberry. It was the writers who created the town of Mayberry and helped the actors make it come to life. There’s an out of print book...2022-08-1736 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 697: The WritersHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:32 The writers of The Andy Griffith Show don’t get mentioned as much as the actors but it was they who actually created the characters who Andy, Don and the cast portrayed. Without the writers, we wouldn’t have gotten the stories about baby birds without a mamma, unusual mountain folks, and the many other special folks who live in Mayberry. It was they who created the world in which Barney and Andy lived and made it come to life. There’s an out of print book called “Inside Mayberry: ‘The Andy Griff...2022-08-1035 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 696: Fun Around TownHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:54 I traveled up to Danville, IN this past weekend for a few Mayberry related events that I want to share with you. They were all great fun and I encourage you to make plans to attend a Mayberry event in your area. You’ll meet some of the salt of this earth. I’ve met friends through Mayberry events that are friends for life and I know you can too. We have a few bits of feedback from you that I believe you’ll enjoy and we’ll play some Mayberry t...2022-08-0334 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 695: Mayberry Meet-up 2022 ReportsHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:37:44 This year marked the 10th Annual Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC. You might ask, “What is the meet-up” and that would be a good question so I’m gonna try and answer that by letting you hear directly from several who attended the 2022 edition. Hopefully, their reports will be fun for all and will encourage you to make plans to attend a Mayberry event in the near future. We have eight reports about the Meet-up and three other voice messages from folks so this will be a very fun episode...2022-07-2737 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 694: Feedback and Orange HairHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:33:14 I have some great feedback from the listeners/viewers of Two Chairs to go over this week. Information on Helen and Thelma Lou, a Bible, Bert Mustin, and some fun with Floyd. We’ll test your Mayberry knowledge with 10 fun Mayberry trivia questions and even resolve a question that was asked last week but the answer was contested. We did the research to resolve it during the 10th Annual Mayberry Meet-up. Speaking of the Meet-up, if you were there, please call in with a report about your experience during...2022-07-2033 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 693: Meet-up, Mistakes, and FixesHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:32:36 The 10th Annual Mayberry Meet-up will be held in Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of 15-26 July 2022. It’s a lot of fun and I hope you can be there with us. If you can’t, think about attending one of the many Mayberry events you can find on the Event Calendar at iMayberry.com. I may have made a mistake in last weeks episode and a few of you may have noticed. Actually, I’m glad you noticed so I can fix the issue and set the record straight. We got so...2022-07-1332 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 691: Listener Feedback #46Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:43:09 These are always some of my favorite episodes because I get to hear from you. We have several voicemails so I know you’re all going to enjoy hearing the voices of your fellow listeners and viewers. I’ll do my best to try and answer the questions but I may need your help to be sure I answer correctly. Then we’ll have some fun trivia to see how well you do. It’s just for fun so don’t feel stressed. Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Maili...2022-06-2943 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 690: Cast & Crew News June 2022Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:34:48 We talk about The eBullet newsletter from TAGSRWC Headquarters often here on the podcast but we don’t talk about the other FREE Mayberry newsletter as much. The Weaver’s Department Store Newsletter is the sister publication to The eBullet and comes out on the months when The eBullet isn’t published. It contains great information about the events, products, and cast & crew news to keep you in the know among your Mayberry friends. This episode we catch up on what’s happening with the cast & crew of The Andy Griffith Show. Then it’s on to...2022-06-2234 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 689: MoonrunnersHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:30:44 I got an e-mail from a viewer of the YouTube version of Two Chairs this week that had some fun information contained within. It is Mayberry related and ties in with the Returning to Mayberry connections that we all enjoy from SpiritWalker so I think you’ll enjoy traveling the road with me. SpiritWalker’s season one trivia continues and I encourage you to go back the last two episodes and try the trivia we’ve already done. It’s gooooood. SpiritWalker also put together more links in his chain...2022-06-1530 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 688: Mayberry Meet-up and Summer Events 2022Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:35:46 There a several fun Mayberry related things going on this summer and I wanted to let you know about them. You can always go over to iMayberry.com and to the “Event Calendar” to see exactly what’s happening in the coming months, even if you’re listening/watching this episode long after it’s created. I hope you’ll take time to attend a Mayberry event so you can experience the fun that can be had. SpiritWalker created some more season one trivia for us to enjoy! If you missed last week...2022-06-0835 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 687: Esquire Club Trivia - Season 1Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:30:41 We’re starting off this episode with Randy Turner and his “This Weeek in Mayberry History” concluding his report on Hal Smith. He also has a special announcement that you’re going to enjoy hearing. SpiritWalker couldn’t do a report for us this week so he did the next best things and sent me trivia questions for us. The questions all come from the first 10 episodes of season one of The Andy Griffith Show. They’re a little hard because they are from specific episodes. If you watch the video version of...2022-05-3130 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 685: Cody RayHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:39:31 In January 2014 I received an e-mail that changed things for me. It was from this weeks guest, Cody Ray DesBiens. At the time he sent the e-mail, he was 19 years old and he said he was a “HUGE Andy Griffith Show fan” who watched episodes every night with his mom. That wasn’t the part that impacted me, though I was glad to hear a fairly young man was a Mayberry fan. What got me was that Cody had been diagnosed with a chronic type of Leukemia in October 2011. He went thr...2022-05-1739 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 684: Giving Things Another ThoughtHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:55 The show we’re going to go back and give another think to some of the topics we covered in the last few episodes. They raise questions and created comments that are well worth talking about. In one case, I answered a question from an audience member incorrectly so I’m going to correct the answer. My thanks to Randy Turner for pointing out the correct answer that is found in his “Mayberry Firsts” book (found at WeaversDepartmentStore). We’ll also hear from a couple of folks about if knowing mo...2022-05-1138 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 664: Mayberry Christmas to all 2021Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:45 It’s Christmas in Mayberry so it’s time once again for our annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show only had one episode centered around a holiday and that was, of course, Christmas. We fans have watched that episode time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It’s touched our heart every time. Each year we try to bring back that feeling as we go through our Mayberry memories of Christm...2021-12-2240 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 654: Huckabee Appearance and Listener Feedback #43Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:42:54 Saturday October 11, 2008 was date the very first episode of the Two Chairs No Waiting was published on the internet. Since that date I, along with guest reporters like Randy Turner, have created 11 days, 3 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds of Two Chairs No Waiting content for Mayberry fans to enjoy. By the way, those are 24 hour days so it’s enough to listen to for week and four days before you have to start over. We’re going to hear from some of you by voice mail this week and one of those men...2021-10-1342 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 624: Frank E. Myers is NOT Mr. SchwampHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:30:21 Late this past week an online “news” site posted a story claiming to identify the “true” identity of Mr. Schwamp. My darling person, Jan “Mrs. Weaver” Newsome, found the story and went straight to work trying to debunk it as being fake. I joined in the search for the truth and I can say that the published story is wrong. So, we’re going to try to “nip it in the bud” before Mayberry fans everywhere begin to believe the bad reporting. Frank E. Myers, the production manager for The Andy Griffith Show...2021-03-1730 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 612: Mayberry Christmas to all 2020Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:40:00 It’s Christmas time in Mayberry so it’s time for our Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show only had one episode centered around a holiday and that was, of course, Christmas. Fans have watched time and again as Ben Weaver tries to get himself arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s and the Muggins’. It’s touched our hearts. We’ll try to bring back that feeling as we go through Mayberry memories of Christmas time and try to make a new memory or two while we...2020-12-2340 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 576: Otis & Floyd in Calhoun GA 2018Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:29:33 On episode #573 and #574 we heard a great interview with Maggie “Charlene” Peterson that was recorded in 2019 in Calhoun, GA at the “A Touch of Mayberry” event. As part of that event, tribute artists for Otis Campbell and Floyd the barber were there to warm up the crowd and keep things going. This episode we get to here from Otis (Kenneth Junkin) and Floyd (Allan Newsome) live on stage entertaining. They tell several Mayberry related stories I know you’ll enjoy. Bonus: This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry...2020-04-0829 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 561: Mayberry Christmas to All 2019Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:38:55 There is one Christmas episode of The Andy Griffith Show and it is from that episode that inspiration for this podcast episode each year. This episode is similar to previous Christmas episodes but if we can watch reruns of “The Christmas Story over and over again, doing an episode of Two Chairs No Waiting that’s almost, but not quite exactly, like the ones from years past shouldn’t be a problem for most. You can enjoy hearing some Christmas music related to Mayberry. It’s a tradition that we have established here at...2019-12-1838 min
Mayberry Bible Study PodcastMayberry Bible Study Podcast: Andy’s English ValetHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 50:25 Thank you for joining me for the Mayberry Bible Study Podcast. Download the full lesson plan so you can follow along as you listen to the study. Lesson Introduction The gentleman’s gentleman, Malcolm Merriweather of England, passes through Mayberry on a vacation tour of America. He manages to cause […]2018-02-2400 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 439: Colin MaleA podcast about “The Andy Griffith Show” and all things Mayberry. Episodes contain interviews, listeners feedback, and loads of Mayberry fun. The Two Chairs No Waiting is hosted by Allan Newsome. Allan is the webmaster for iMayberry.com and has been very active in The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) community since 1992 running the daily e-mail newsletter called the “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board” Digest along with multiple Mayberry related websites.2017-08-1616 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastA podcast about “The Andy Griffith Show” and all things Mayberry. Episodes contain interviews, listeners feedback, and loads of Mayberry fun. The Two Chairs No Waiting is hosted by Allan Newsome. Allan is the webmaster for iMayberry.com and has been very active in The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) community since 1992 running the daily e-mail newsletter called the “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board” Digest along with multiple Mayberry related websites.2017-08-0822 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTCNW 417: Jeff Pruitt Takes a WifeHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:25:14 We’re talking about “The Farmer Takes a Wife” episode of TAGS from season two. Jeff Pruitt came to town and the fun happened. Audio/video clips and trivila all about Jeff Pruitt. You’re going to enjoy this or my name isn’t Floyd….err…Allan. Bonus: This week in Mayberry History. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=82eFADlzNMY Sign […]2017-03-1525 minMayberry Bible Study PodcastMayberry Bible Study Podcast: The Darlings are ComingHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 1:32:01 Thank you for joining me for the Mayberry Bible Study Podcast. Download the full lesson plan so you can follow along as you listen to the study. Lesson Introduction A family of mountain musicians come to Mayberry to meet a young soldier, returning home from the service. While they […]2017-01-0600 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting 325: Allan MelvinHost: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:22:40 Mayberry fans know Allan
Melvin…well, they may not know his name but they would know his
face and one of the eight different characters he played on The
Andy Griffith Show. Maybe the name “Fred Plummer” from
the TAGS episode “Barney’s Uniform” would ring a bell or maybe
“Jake” […]2015-04-0822 min
Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting 152: The Andy Griffith Show of WomenHost: Allan Newsome Special Guest co-Host: Jan Newsome Running time: 0:19:44 Those of you who aren't able to attend the "live" recording of Two Chairs No Waiting on Monday nights may never have heard of a song called, "The Andy Griffith Show of Women." Well, I recently received permission from David Staples, the writer & [...]2011-09-0619 minTwo Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting 146: Allan Newsome Interview Part 3Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:21:51 Floyd the barber guest hosts the 3rd and final part of the interview done with Allan Newsome. Thanks gain to Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Brimingham, AL for allowing Two Chairs to air the interview. We also [...]2011-07-2621 minTwo Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting 145: Allan Newsome Interview Part 2Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:19:33 Floyd Lawson, the barber in Mayberry, again guest hosts this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting. We'll be hearing part 2 of an interview by Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Brimingham, AL. Allan was invited on the [...]2011-07-1919 minTwo Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan PodcastTwo Chairs No Waiting 144: Allan Newsome Interview Part 1Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:17:34 Floyd Lawson, the barber in Mayberry, guest hosts this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting which features an interview by Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Birmingham, AL. Allan was invited on the show to talk "Mayberry" and [...]2011-07-1217 min