Jumping The Shuttle: A Family Matters Podcast

Who decides the points for bowling? How did the spirit of the ‘90s pan out? And what lewd wrestling gesture was sweeping the nation? We’ll SPARE you the details as we discuss Season 1, Episode 21 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure o...

What is rock and/or roll? How much do you owe in taxes? And what are we gonna do when this is all over? We answer these questions and more as we enter our FINAL SEASON of Family Matters with Episode 22.  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that...

WE’RE ALMOST THERE, FOLKS! We’ve made it through EIGHT seasons of this bullshit. To celebrate, we talk through the highs and lows, say goodbye(?) to a few characters, and fill out a superlative grid. It’s the Season 2 Recap, ya dummies. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the...

Can you remember the tallest man you've ever seen? Have you ever had a job as a waiter? Have you noticed how many successful restaurants are theme-based these days? We answer these questions and more as we go beyond belief and into Season 2, Episode 1 (!!!) of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side...

How do you spell zoo-kee-nee? Who should be learning the lesson of the week? What does this restaurant serve, and why am I not allowed to eat it here? We answer these questions and more as we get down with Family Matters Season 2, Episode 2. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. An...

What kind of restaurant is this? Haven’t we seen before? And why can’t it always be like this? We plant the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 3 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened...

When did they stop naming characters The Big Ragu? Is it trains again? Is it police? We answer these questions and more as we trip over Season 2, Episode 4 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to...

Have you ever seen a bread truck? How many names does Eddie have? And how does our main man Reggie feel about Dancing With The Stars? We answer these questions and more as we deconstruct Season 2, Episode 5 of Family Matters .  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way...

How many new segments is too many? Is this episode laying the blueprint? And what does a cow wear to a wedding? We stampede through these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 6 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how...

What's your favorite Halloween costume? What's your favorite Halloween candy? What's your favorite bank heist movie? We figure out how all those questions go together as we hold up Season 2, Episode 7 of Family Matters . (And Season 33, Episode 2 of Dancing with the Stars .)  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends...

Who’s making the Cop Office merch? Was this in the packet? And who’s pointing their way into the hearts of America? We salsa through these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 8 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how...

What's the soundtrack of your underwear? Who's Mother Winslow's bush pilot? And what does Carl mean when he says "forever?" We answer these questions and more as we fix up Season 2, Episode 9 of Family Matters .  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And th...

Is this the big boom we’ve been waiting for? Who is Crystal Jenious? And what does Cillian Murphy have to say about all of this? We dream up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 10 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the be...

What's the first rule of kids' fight club? Which Mighty Ducks is the most out-of-this-world (and out of this podcast)? And how many men has Mother Winslow killed? We answer these questions and more as we enter the ring with Season 2, Episode 11 of Family Matters .  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side charac...

Is Eddie named after that ranch man? When did Glen Powell get here? And are there ANY rules in pool? We measure these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 12 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obv...

What's that wafting through the air? That's the scent of the podcast's 200th episode! That or... gravy. Reheat yourself with Season 2, Episode 13 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously -...

Does this count as justice for Judy? Where does Alex fall on the Parental Attention Spectrum? And what does this episode lay the groundwork for? We fish for these answers and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 14 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the bes...

When was the last time Carl felt hope? What's the first thing you pack in your suitcase? And did somebody say screwdriver? We kick these questions and more to the curb as we watch Season 2, Episode 15 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way t...

Are the bigwigs paying attention? How many late ‘80s movies can you rip off in 23 minutes? And who gon’ clean up this poop water? We backstroke through these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 16 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best w...

How does Urkel show up in this one? Who's the only decent member of the Full House cast? And why is Tom Dooley hanging his head and crying? We get a closer look at the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 4, Episode 16 of Full House .  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel g...

Is this how radio contests work? What’s Jabberjaw’s deal? And who should be the captain of the S.S. Inspiration ? We take a look (in a book) at the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 17 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the...

Is Peanut M&Ms trail mix, and if not, what is, and how do you make it? (Do you make it?) We chew on these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 18 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously -...

Did anyone get arrested for this episode? Are we supposed to take any of this seriously? And whose got their eyes in the skies? We report on these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 19 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figur...

What was spray painted on Laura's locker? When is Black History Month? And is this the show's finest moment ever? We get way more serious than usual as we discuss Season 2, Episode 20 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out...

Is Rachel omniscient? Is this all taking place in the Meego-verse? And his name is WHAT?! We explain these jokes and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 21 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to...