Jumping The Shuttle: A Family Matters Podcast

Do we actually have two delightful plots in one week? Has this show gone back to formula? And which scene is giving us nightmares? We can’t know how to hear any more about these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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 s...

What guest star has this show been keeping from us? What book store did David get his furniture from? And what Colin Farrell movie is a good one? We phone in these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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...

Is this the best superhero team up of all time? Why does everyone love Carl all of a sudden? And do we finally have an answer for who came up with this terrible recurring gag? We arm wrestle with these questions and more as we watch Season 6, Episode 14 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side characte...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes gun violence in a more serious way than even we were anticipating. If you have to skip this one because the world is what it is, we understand. But if you want to, you can find out what Muse song David put into a Six Flags show (we're serious about this, too) as we discuss Season 6, Episode 15 of Family Matters .  Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDa...

Which is the most romantic of the Batman films? Whose takes aren’t too hot, aren’t too cold, but are just right? And what’s the new behind the scenes goss in the trades? We dish about these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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 Urke...

Is this the most fun transformation Urkel has done? Did you ever believe that one guy would come back? And do we miss Step by Step now? Hell no. We’re back to watching Season 6, 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 best way to figure out how...

As if it wasn’t hard enough to keep track of all this shit, try doing it high. We are allegedly trying out Jaleel White’s own Purple Urkle and talking about an episode of television that isn’t Family Matters . Why? Because we’re dumb. But, also, because Urkel’s in it. So lower your expectations, because it’s gonna get silly. We’re watching Season 7, Episode 2 of Step by Step . Alex Diamond, David...

How do you wind down before bed? Is this the 90s version of The Three Stooges ? And does any of this make sense to anyone? We clip through these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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...

Why is this podcast episode disgusting? Who let us talk about the vacuum again? And, for the love of God, when is John coming back? We (barely) get through these questions and more as we talk about Season 6, 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 t...

What’s giving Alex the brain rot this week? What 56 year old man is Cyranoing his younger self? And why is Steve the captain of the Abstinence Police? We tumble through these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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 spac...

Why are there always more clip montages? What new mystery is lurking in the flashbacks? And what reality-bending credit scene makes us question everything? We note the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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 goi...

Who joined the legal firm of Jafar, Genie, and Iago? What theme park character grudges are we still holding on to? And what’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever asked Rivers Cuomo while drunk on Four Loko? We wheeze through these questions and more as we watch Season 6, Episode 22 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Famil...

Who committed cloneslaughter? What are the ethics of running a commercial for your theme park on your television station? And what other mysteries do we have to live for now? We innovent answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 6, Episode 23 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side charac...

What totally made-up rivalry do we have this week? What has us confronting our mortality? And what is this dancing version of Hands on a Hardbody? We boogie through these questions and more as we watch Season 6, 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. A...

Does Season 6 start (end) with a bang or a bust? Has anyone gotten hired in Hollywood because of their famous parents? And why doesn’t Urkel know the difference between those bugs? We worm our way through Season 6, 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...

We did it! We’re a third of the way through this godforsaken experiment and we’ve got lots to talk about. There’s favorite/least favorite episodes, an MVP tournament, presents, and a teaser. What more could you ask for? It’s the Season 7 wrap-up of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve...

What movie could this episode possibly be ripping off? What are the odds that Stefan is packing heat? And why don’t we care that we’re off the rails? ‘Cause we’re havin’ fun. Loosen up. It’s Season 7, 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...

Where do we draw the horny line? When did this show start paying attention? And what’s the only invention that can save Sky Mall? We pitch our way through these questions and more as we watch Season 7, 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 best...

What’s the dumbest thing David has done in a chat room? How deep did Alex go on beetles? And will John pass the taxonomy test? We classify these questions and more as we discuss Season 7, 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...

Is this, like, the tiredest we’ve ever been in our lives? Who’s running our corrections department? And is this a poetry or a sex ed class? We study these questions and more as we watch Season 7, 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 t...

What chain restaurant has the best subscription plan? What’s with the crazy names in this episode? And when did John become the resident fact checker? We give pause to these questions and more as we watch Season 7, 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....

Who else could that title be about? What is a weevil’s favorite crop? And who’s doing the pop-up video for this episode? We reference these questions and more as we watch Season 7, 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 ho...

What is a French Job? What is the impolite name for Mallomars in Montreal? And are these the best guest stars we’ve ever had? We crush these questions and more as we watch Season 7, 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 space. And the best way to figure out h...

Is this how reality casting actually works? Will this episode be enough to save Tiffany from the chopping block? And how have we not talked about Stefan’s junk yet? We prick through these questions and more (with Alyssa Grant Kenny) as we watch Season 7, Episode 8 of Family Matters . Alex Diamond, David Kenny,  and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with s...

From our mics to your speakers, here's a special holiday message from Alex on behalf of Alex, David, and John. Featuring a smooth (balls) holiday tune.  (Yes, this does mean that there's no new episode this week. Yes, we have actually recorded the next episode. Yes, we still have to take the week off because what's vacation for everybody else is actually really busy for us and maybe...