Jumping The Shuttle: A Family Matters Podcast

Can you teach me how to bobble? Where are you making your way so fast, faces pass and you're homebound? And what's in the BOX?! We'll answer these questions and more as we tally up the votes for Season 3, 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...

A rapid-ish-fire list of holiday movies somehow connected to Family Matters PLUS WHERE YOU CAN STREAM THEM. Now that's service in the classic Jumping The Shuttle manner. Then again, so is missing a week because the holidays got too crazy and Alex couldn't get his microphone set up right. Sorry!  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Famil...

Which joke did they somehow remember 100 episodes later? Where's the coolest luxury vacation spot in Chicago? And are you in the market for a trench coat turkey? We answer these questions and more as we baste Season 3, 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...

Who should have REALLY ended up with Laura? Why is Lieu talking so much? And aren’t we full up on cream already? We pay by the minute to answer these questions and more as we watch Season 3, 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 fi...

What Petco fish is very popular nowadays? Can you fill up this cup? And is this show connected to literally every other TV show, movie, and song in the universe? Find out as we take a bite out of Season 3, Episode 22 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...

Who doesn’t love a dystopian police state? What happens when Robocop gets depressed? And does no one have any integrity with this point system? We waiver on these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 23 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 b...

Is he a dude? Is she a dude? Are we all dudes? Ask your children these questions and more as we compete on Season 3, Episode 24 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 watch the last episode firs...

 Was this episode actually... good...? How many points is anything worth? And what is the sound of one femme walking? Here's lookin' at the answers to these questions and more in Season 3, Episode 25 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...

Well, we made it through another season. To celebrate, we’ve got spreadsheets, we’ve got a new competition, and we’ve got some actual journalism. Strap in, it’s the Family Matters Season 4 recap. 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...

What's your American Gladiator name? Have you ever gone clavicle-snappin'? And what hath Mr. Dicker wrought? Get the answers to these questions and more as we race through Season 4, Episode 1 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 fi...

How does the musical sausage get made? What’s the difference between a board game and a table top game? And who’s cuckin’ the hardest this week? We reeeaaally watch for these questions and more in Season 4, Episode 2 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...

What blood pressure is normal? How much is a car worth? And we're not saying it was aliens, but... was it aliens? Crash through these questions and more as we cover Season 4, 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 ho...

What’s a totally normal animal body part to draw? Who decided the perfect lady measurements? And what’s the fastest way to shut down sex gossip? We put these questions and more under the microscope as we watch Season 4, 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 s...

Why is that doctor giggling? What show had all its cast guest star on this show? And can you keep your own bones? We cross the finish line on these questions and more as we cover Season 4, 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 to figur...

What’s the horniest holiday? How long does it take to watch this show? And how many Spider-Men is too many Spider-Men? We thwip through these questions and more as we watch Season 4, 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...

Do you need to repair ice makers? What's it take to get onto a military base? And what is his name? You know who we mean... Get on the list to learn the answers to these questions and many more as we cover Season 4, Episode 7 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...

What’s the right way to deal with movie talkers? What separates this show from The Little Rascals ? And when did this podcast turn into a nature documentary? We scour the Earth to answer these questions and more as we watch Season 4, 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 Ur...

We're joined by Josh Wittge ( @JoshWatchinTV from Nonplussed ) this week to answer the questions: Do grenades need to be refrigerated? What's the worst poster your roommate could possibly put up? And where's David (or Judy or Richie or Rachel)?  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel...

What’s the difference between science and magic? What character is getting an alternate reality beta test? And how does John feel about interior design? We layout these questions and more as we watch Season 4, 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...

Has anyone seen a bullseye ever? When’s the worst time to get someone exercise equipment they didn’t ask for? And can we finally settle the Baz Luhrmann debate? We have to think about our whole lives before we watch Season 4, Episode 11 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 goi...

Why do the vibes INSTANTLY change when we record at night? Who’s in charge of putting the numbers on these episodes? And what big, bloated industry are we bailing out this week? We rev up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 4, Episode 12 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side c...

Which of our new brand deals is dead on arrival? What does the latest data tell us about concussions? And did we just stumble into the perfect Waldo spinoff? We bear-y the lede with these questions and more as we watch Season 4, 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...

Which cousins are we seeing for the first/last time? How did they decide which musical act would be featured and which would be referenced? And which of the dummies has been hiding in plain sight this whole time on a different terrible sitcom? We run background on these questions and more as we watch Season 4, Episode 14 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that t...

Was this young singer lady supposed to return in a later episode? Which Alan Moore movie adaptation is he most upset about? And which car company is getting free (outdated) advertising? We asked for it, we got it with Season 4, 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 g...

What hot new gaming craze is sweeping the Primal Zodiac nation? Whose life mirrors a made up Muppet movie? And is this little kid plot a taste of what’s to come? We power through these questions and more as we watch Season 4, 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 goi...