Night After Night

Voted on by our Twitter Followers, we tackle another movie that's got some Laverne & Shirley alums in it. The Zemeckis/Gale movie USED CARS is an R-rated early-80s dark comedy of its era. What do we silly millenials think of it? Take a listen and find out, as we get super film geeky, talk trivia, love on Toby the dog, and wonder why Gerrit Graham didn't have a bigger career.

Another special episode, this time reviewing the 1978 TV movie "More Than Friends" co-written and starring Rob Reiner, along with then-wife Penny "Laverne DeFazio" Marshall! The film is about Alan and Mattie, a couple that've known each other for years and despite fiery tempers and insecurities, they keep coming back together. But can writer Alan get his head out of his butt? Can Mattie the actor...

After finding out about what happens to unclaimed animals at the local kennel, Shirley stages a sit-in protest, with Laverne joining in. Can they keep Fritzi and Meatball from getting put down?! Meanwhile, Frank gets an award and Carmine's elected to something-something. On pod, Lisa adores the animal activism and Chris delights in the boys' antics.

The girls mistake an offer to come have dinner at the apartment of a couple of Veternarians as an actual date, leading to slobs vs. snobs shenanigans, broken hearted Lenny & Squiggy, and the ultimate iconic scene of Laverne & Shirley vs. The Murphy Bed! On pod, Chris and Lisa discuss the return to the classism themes and the surprisingly spicy dialogue in this episode.

It's flashback episode time as we cover the one where Laverne & Shirley talk about the story of how they moved in together just out of high school. Emotions are had, physical comedy ensues, and Lenny & Squiggy are still dorky. Charming delights! On pod, Lisa talks about the various quotable lines, how the character continuity's actually present, and Chris once more dunks on Carmine.

On pod, we're joined by a fellow Toni Basil fan Allison Pregler, overwhelming them with information about the show and talking the zaniness and quality dancing to be had! In the episode we discuss: While Shirley's out of town, Laverne decides to take a shot at an audition for a production of West Side Story. Her pop Frank may not be supportive, but Carmine and the boys go with her to help her try...

It's the birthday of Laverne's mother and she refuses to visit her grave at the cemetery. Emotional turmoil ensues, as she argues with her father Frank, Shirley tries to figure out how to reconcile their rage, and it turns out Lenny may have the words Laverne needs to hear most. On pod, we get emotional and talk about the handling of the drama, the balance of comedy, and the use of characters in t...

CONTENT WARNING - this episode discusses heavy issues of sexual assault and violence, plus has NSFW language. Listener discretion advised! One of the worst plots in Laverne & Shirley's history gets covered, involving the boys setting up a "date" for Laverne with their scummy, bully of a foreman. The guy, Biff, intends to get a piece of Laverne whether she says yes or no. It's horrible. We hate...

NSFW LANGUAGE - both foul language and angry opinions. When it looks like Carmine's cheating on Shirley, Laverne ends up discovering from them both about an "understanding" and open relationship. It backfires quickly and the couple breaks up, then tries to make one another jealous. Meanwhile, Lenny incurs bicycling injuries and Squiggy gets amorous. Today on pod, Chris finally loses his mind. Lisa...

Shirley signs her and Laverne up for Night School classes to be medical assistants. But when it turns out that Laverne's smarts may lie elsewhere, shame is to be had and skeletons are mismanaged. Will Shirley be able to figure out where Laverne lands? Will Laverne conquer her sense of being a dummy?! On pod, we get SUPER FREAKING META, talking the girls' psychology, their worldview, and the time i...

When the gang goes to a taping of Be Silly For Dollars together, Laverne & Shirley (as well as Lenny and Squiggy) are picked to be contestants. It leads to a cavalcade of silliness with cake tossing, clothing, and somehow salami sandwiches. Will they win the big prize and get the oven they dearly need?! On pod, Chris and Lisa both wax nostalgic about game shows and the authenticity of the epis...

This week, Laverne's new boyfriend Jake is leading her down a seedy path of smut and danger, while Shirley tut-tuts and gets accused of being a pure-Shirl no-funsies gal. But when Jake gets Laverne caught up in a market robbery and assault, the girls have to act fast. Can they stop this Purple Fiend before it's too late?! On pod, Lisa and Chris talk a ton about Carmine and Shirley's relationship a...

What happens when Shirley conks her head falling down the stairs and thinks she's a fantasy stripper/dancer from the smut she's read? Well, people take advantage of her and try to get her naked or into bed, of course. Can Laverne rescue her best friend in time?! On pod, Chris and Lisa bemoan, at length, the sexism and mixed moral messages of the episode, while positing other possibilities of what...

Season 4 begins! A big two-parter means a double-stuff episode! When the whole gang (sans Carmine) goes to New York to visit Laverne's grandma for a festival in late summer, mad shenanigans happen. From Laverne and Frank trying to win Mama DeFazio's love, to Lenny and Squiggy being hired to follow Shirley. It's an emotional rollercoaster! On pod, Chris and Lisa talk at length about the scope of th...

As a treat for hitting 100 Followers on Twitter, we've done up a special episode! Covering the Laverne & Shirley crossover of BLANSKY'S BEAUTIES! Another Happy Days spinoff, this sitcom saw Nancy Walker as the manager and matriarch of a troupe of showgirls in Vegas, but only lasted a single season? Wonder why? Well. We watched the episode where Laverne DeFazio and Frank DeFazio show up. And we...

Season 3 Finale! When Edna's handsome ex-husband pops by, Frank's jealousy leads to a spat that may turn the blossoming relationship into a fiasco. Laverne and Shirley immediately jump in to try and get them to work out their troubles. Can their efforts of a candlelit dinner and a romantic song get the fires of love kindled once more?! On pod, both Chris and Lisa reflect on the depths of the detai...

Laverne and Shirley find out Carmine's plans to buy the Dance Studio he works at, but when the traditional bank loan plan falls through, Carmine turns to a loan shark for the money. Realizing they need to help him out of the situation, Laverne and Shirley cook up a plan to make the crook not interested in paying for the place. Will Carmine forgive them? Will he somehow get a Fred & Edna Ex Mac...

After overhearing her father Frank complain that Laverne is going to grow old and never get married, she has a fitful dream about her and Shirley being 80 years old, still virgins, and every eligible bachelor in their age group is croaking. That is, until Lenny and Squiggy return to their lives. Will this dream become a nightmare of broken hips and fat suits and hair worms?! On pod, Chris bemoans...

Make sure to check out our NEW CHANNEL ART BY Navtastic!!! https://twitter.com/navtasticart Today's episode synopsis! The girls are at home eating dinner when they get what seems to be a joke letter about Lenny being a Polish Count. It turns out to be true and Lenny asks Laverne to be his lady at the Debutante's Ball. But when she accepts and they arrive, Lenny and Laverne are accused of being fak...

Laverne's sorta-boyfriend Officer Norman Hughes sets up a program for women to join the Ladies Auxiliary Milwaukee Police Force (LAMPS). When Shirley hears about it, she enthusiastically wants to join, despite people thinking she's too girly-girl. Feeling the need to prove to Norman's stuffy crusty Chief that women CAN do the job of an officer, Laverne helps Shirley train for the obstacle course....

When Squiggy has to take his written Driving Exam to keep his job as a driver at Shotz, it's up to Laverne & Shirley to try and help the poor dope bone up on his vehicular knowledge! Boo Boo Kitty gets run over, Frank and Carmine try to offer favors, and Squiggy himself nearly gets bowled over. On pod, Lisa talks up the character development and writing detail, while Chris discusses the filmin...

Laverne & Shirley meet a couple of med students during a "word on the street "interview, leading them to get a date over in Oshkosh. However, it turns out the guys have rather sleazy intentions for them. When the girls refuse, the med students ditch them at the bus stop, leaving them to wait the night in the station. Will they make it home or will the horrors of public transportation consume t...

When Laverne chips her tooth, Shirley offers the help of her brother, who needs a patient for his latest attempt at passing his Dentistry final. But Laverne's fears and Mikey Feeney's ineptitude lead to hijinks aplenty. A classic episode of physical comedy! On pod, we discuss whether this episode's renown scenes help it stand the test of time.

It's that time again (again?!) for a talent show! But this time, Laverne and Shirley themselves are tasked with producing it, so that they can find a spot for Max Shotz Jr., son of the Big Shotz. When it turns out Max is a talentless drip, the girls must find a way. Meanwhile, the boys give the podcast a name and Eddie flexes those gams! On pod, Lisa delights in the showmanship and trivia while Ch...

When Edna's developmentally delayed daughter Amy comes to visit, Laverne & Shirley try to help her come out of her shell about music, dancing, and boys. To the latter end, Lenny ends up hitting it off with her and Amy takes a real shine to him. But will Edna's fears about her daughter overwhelm her child's blossoming agency? On pod, we discuss the handling of the topic, the expectations put up...