Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast

Guys we made it! We went through mean girls bitchery, frog woes, #Bally insanity, lightbulb karaoke, swing-dance androgyny, blimps, racoon makeup, knee-pits, racism, homophobia, Al Green AND BARRY WHITE! We cannot POSSIBLY move onto season 3 without sitting back and taking stock of our favourite moments as well as some truly UNACCEPTABLE ones! And OF COURSE, we get the final update from the Verdic...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! And we're here, at the FINAL episode of season 2 - we made it!! Whilst we hope you're all having a lovely time with (or without??? You do you!) loved ones this week, sadly, Ally is a reminder that sometimes life has other plans. She's spiralling into a depressive episode and everyone INCLUDING US is worried. It's a sad episode for a finale but we know together - we can g...

🚨Content Warning: During this episode's Cultural Stuff segment, we briefly discuss several violent crime cases explored by the BBC show Crimewatch. The BBC article LJ references in the segment is available here: The Big Cases Crimewatch Helped Solve .  Buckle up because Ally starts hallucinating signalling the start of the tailspin that takes us to the end of this season, but is it all John's fau...

WOW Renee and Ally hatch a plan to get Greg back that involves an escort, two sexy duets and a whole-bar-sing-along but then WTF Ally decides maybe she doesn't want Greg after all!??!?! Oh and Billy can't stop the hotness that is Georgia because OF COURSE HE CAN'T! This episodes we're discussing s2e21: The Green Monster.   *** 
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Guys we need to discuss Nelle's QUESTIONABLE choice of venue for the double date with Ling and Richard. But also OMG JOHN IS ACTUALLY SEXY BY THE END OF THE EPISODE?!?!?! We're so excited we need to go take a lie-down! This week we're discussing s2e20: Only The Lonely. *** 
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It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! Yep Elaine's enlisting Ling's help to compete in her heart's desire - an amateur swing dance competition! Watch out for mild aversions to cross-dressing, sweating and therapist assault! This week we're discussing s2e19: Let's Dance *** 
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We welcome back our first recurring guest Liam Dempsey from Spocklight to discuss all things birthdays and *squee* BARRY!!! This week we're discussing s2e18: Those Lips, That Hand* *Not Barry White lyrics *** Find our awesome guest Liam on twitter ( @LiamHDempsey ) as well as checking out his podcast Spocklight ( @spocklightpod )! *** 
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Ally spends this episode doing a lot of refusing to take her lumps from Georgia, resulting in getting shoved, and ultimately a full-on unisex brawl! How about you suck it up Ally?! We also have to deal with Nelle and Ling displaying terrible sweat- and fat-phobia, but on the plus side - look out for our new jingle, friends. #DumbDumbDeDumbDumb This episode we're discussing s2e17: Civil War. ***  
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Ally's world has turned into Paranoia Central as people keep pointing at her, church sermons are dedicated to her, and Georgia just *will* not turn her head down! Also John dips his toe into musical theatre in open court and we are here for it. This episode we're discussing s2e16: Sex, Lies and Politics. ***  
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😳 OOPSIE Some of you may have got a sneak preview of this episode as we accidentally uploaded it early! If you liked that - consider becoming a Patron, you can get that thrill EVERY episode! But for the rest of you... enjoy! *** Guest and all round dreamboat, Stephen Trumble has dropped by Bygones HQ to dissect the aftermath of the hugely PIVOTAL events of last episode. EEEEE!!! Featuring heavy u...

In this MASSIVELY IMPORTANT episode, well... we don't wanna say too much but.... *Spoiler Alert*: SOMEONE kisses SOMEONE and we are LIVID. Game face people, take a deep breath... this episode we're discussing s2e14: Pyramids on the Nile. *** 
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🚨Content Warning: Due to the nature of the case of the week, we touch on topics related to gun violence. Whilst we don't go into great detail, in light of the events that happened over the weekend in America, we've taken the decision to add a content warning here and at the top of the episode. ❤️ *** Guys, Kleenex Klaxon, cos things are about to get sad up in herre! That's right - Haley Joel Osme...

Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode, as we flag down the mail woman and find out what she has on her mail cart. It turns out, she's only been picking up mail from our patrons at Patreon, and they have some fantastic questions, comments and feelings to share! PLUS: the mid-season update of the S2 leaderboard! Hooray! *** Things we mention this episode: 👫 Our amazing guests, Matt Brothers fro...

We have only only seven words to say about this episode: How Dare You Live You GIANT ASS! Yep this episode we're celebrating the best thing Ally has ever done, discussing s2e12: Love Unlimited. ***  
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Today we're putting our heads together to see if we can sort out John's fear of taking things further with Nelle, and Ling's apparent reluctance to have sex with Richard. But then we got distracted and didn't do any of that because GUYS!!!! GREG IS BACK!!! This episode we're discussing s2e11: In Dreams. ***  
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It's Christmas at Cage & Fish so how about a game? Spot the lie about this episode! 1) Elaine builds a stage with her BARE HANDS so she can perform her holiday number in the manner to which she has become accustomed, 2) everyone realises that mistletoe only leads to bad things so it is boycotted by the ENTIRE OFFICE AND NOTHING BAD HAPPENS, or 3) Ling is full of the spirit of the festive season an...

Ally's got those entitled Thanksgiving blues! She's also getting stuck in bowling balls, and dodging homophobic blind dates. UGHHHH. Meanwhile, John is struggling to act on his feelings towards Nelle, and Billy takes it upon himself to get involved and get hold of the wrong end of everything. But its ok, because Nelle suffers no fools. This episode, we're discussing s2e9: You Never Can Tell.   ***...

There comes a time in every twenty-something girl's life when she will be forced to have her childhood sweetheart stall her date with Jennifer Aniston’s future ex-husband because she has got stuck in a toilet. For Ally, that time is right now!  This is a complete PICKLE of an episode so we’ve called in reinforcements! Our very own Bygones super-fan David Trumble has dropped by to talk mud wrestlin...

You know that thing where you try and get rid of a bad date by falling to the ground and getting your secretary to tell him you’ve died? What about coming “back to life” and making out with her to really sell it? No? HOW VERY STRANGE. This, plus we show our teeth to Judge Boyle one last time *sniff* 😢 as we discuss s2e7: Happy Trails.   ***   Find Bygones:   On TWITTER! @bygonespodcast   On FACEB...

We are back and not a moment too soon! Renee has bumped into Matt, who she reveals is HER BILLY. Yes, it's not just Ally who is a magical unicorn obsessed with her first love - it happens to other people too! 🤯 Meanwhile in another blast from the more recent past, STEFAN HAS RISEN EVERYONE!! 🐸 Although, thanks to Georgia and Nelle, only for a split second... AND FINALLY we get to see Whipper nak...

🚨Content Warning: In this episode, due to the nature of the case of the week, we discuss topics related to child abuse. Ally's in a good mood but that lasts approximately 10 seconds, because then she's kicking ladies, letting down John Ritter aka the new One That Wiggle Walked Away (what?!) and comforting John after TERRIBLE THINGS HAPPEN TO STEFAN! 🐸😭. Just another day at Cage & Fish! This epi...

This episode centres around some party that Ally is giving JUST BECAUSE. Which means we get a whole lotta dancing, a whole lotta kissing and a whole lotta Billy ButtHurt! We also object on Ally's behalf as she gets put in contempt of court by mean ol' Judge Walsh over her wardrobe choices, before we finally get to the REAL debate of the episode - what the hell kinda aesthetic was Ally's party-swan...

This episode WHATEVER WHO CARES BARRY WHITE IS BACK IN JOHN'S SUBCONSCIOUS!!!! OH OK, if you really have to know more, Billy insists on perving on breasts in the name of justice, Ally has a MAJAH realisation about why Billy had to go to Michigan, Rev Mark is mad because Lisa keeps singing fab-u-liss songs in church, and WHATEVER BARRY WHITE IS BACK AND WE'RE DANCING. This episode we're discussing...

This episode we discuss everything LING as she finally arrives on the scene with a cause of action that Nelle argues triumphantly only for internalised misogyny to run rampant through the Cage & Fish office. The ringleader? Ally of course! Meanwhile, John is cute with a stuffed animal. This episode (whilst trying not to vomit in disgust 🤢) we're discussing s2e2: They Eat Horses, Don't They? ***  ...

🚨Content Warning: In this episode, due to the nature of the case of the week, we discuss topics related to statutory rape, child abuse, and sexual violence.   Ally has clearly stopped crying in her office over last year, because she's back for a new season and so are we! And we're kicking off in style, joined by our first guest of season 2 - Matt from Spocklight podcast! And boy do we need his he...