Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell
No Hugging, No Learning
No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld. After sitting down and watching every episode, hosts Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell will talk about what bits still work, what worked back then, and things that are so cringe that they probably should never have been part of the show...at least from a modern day viewpoint. New episodes of No Hugging, No Learning drop every Sunday. Email...
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Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell
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Latest episode
Oct 11, 2026
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Episodes
The Gang Gets Racist (S1E1) 16.02.2025 1:04:43
"When the waitress that Charlie has a crush on overhears him making an inappropriate comment, Charlie along with Mac seeks out black friends to prove that he is not a racist." -Original Air Date: 8/4/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know wha...
Well, we're all done...OR ARE WE??? 30.12.2024 37:35
We, of course, have to wrap up Season 12 and Curb Your Enthusiasm as a whole with our homework and episode rankings... But we're also gonna give you a first preview into what show we'll be covering next! Let us know what you think on our socials below! Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon! You can now join the It's a Hyundai tier for FREE for the first 7 days, and then just $...
No Lessons Learned (S12E10) - PART 2 23.12.2024 58:52
"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl." -Original Air Date: 4/7/2024- This week we're (still) talking about No Lessons Learned, a background on Journey Gunderson, the difference between millennial and gen-z hand hearts and a thrilling conclusion to Curb Your Enthus-AI-sum. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thi...
No Lessons Learned (S12E10) - PART 1 15.12.2024 52:14
"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl." -Original Air Date: 4/7/2024- This week we're talking about No Lessons Learned, the Ben Stiller and Jack Black movie "Envy", low-calorie spray condiments and gift-giving holidays for you and your spouse. And yes, we're doing a two-parter for the series finale. This is No Hugging, No Learn...
Ken/Kendra (S12E9) 10.12.2024 56:56
"A misunderstanding with a masseuse threatens Larry's precarious public image." -Original Air Date: 3/31/2024- This week we're talking about Ken/Kendra, joining BlueSky, eating at less than grade "A" restaurants and making up for earlier on in the season with the hiring of a particular actor. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first ti...
The Colostomy Bag (S12E8) 24.11.2024 1:08:39
"Richard enlists Larry's help to buy a vintage car, but his careless behavior lads to an unwanted outcome." -Original Air Date: 3/24/2024- This week we're talking about The Colostomy Bag, American Auto and must-see TV, a subreddit devoted purely to cheese and who all is required to be present when you're signing for power-of-attorney? This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...wat...
The Dream Scheme (S12E7) 18.11.2024 1:04:47
"An acquaintance from the club asks too much of Larry." -Original Air Date: 3/17/2024- This week we're talking about The Dream Scheme, trying to determine if carrying a flask is flashy, eating a bucket of foie gras and putting the toothpaste back in the tube. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Want more NHNL? Next week's ep...
The Gettysburg Address (S12E6) 03.11.2024 59:06
"Larry tries to make better use of his time in the bathroom. Susie starts new business, and her advertising has unexpected results." -Original Air Date: 3/10/2024- This week we're talking about The Gettysburg Address, Ted Danson being out of character, long pees and a super-timely Will Smith/Chris Rock Slap joke. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthus...
Fish Stuck (S12E5) 27.10.2024 1:12:56
"After an incident at temple, Larry asks friends to vouch for his character." -Original Air Date: 3/3/2024- This week we're talking about Fish Stuck, the next evolution of stand up comedy, Gen Z baby names and being respectful to women. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Pa...
Disgruntled (S12E4) 20.10.2024 57:36
"Larry finds himself in Takahashi's crosshairs after a note is found in the men's locker room. Tensions mount when Larry and Irma's couple's counselor crosses a professional line." -Original Air Date: 2/25/2024- This week we're talking about Disgruntled, breakfast cutoff times, a big violation of HIPAA laws and a cameo from someone that Tim thought was in a wheelchair. This is No Hugging, No Learn...
Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug (S12E3) 13.10.2024 1:23:03
"While at the range, Larry eavesdrops on a lesson that improves his golf game a little too well." -Original Air Date: 2/18/2024- This week we're talking about Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug, the bare minimum amount of grieving, buying personal massagers on Temu and the undisputed WORST joke in the series. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for...
The Lawn Jockey (S12E2) 06.10.2024 1:00:51
"Still in Atlanta, Larry finds himself stuck at a rental home with a questionable lawn ornament." -Original Air Date: 2/11/2024- This week we're talking about The Lawn Jockey, Larry and Jeff looking OLD, Not Mocha but LAWYER Joe and very real phone numbers that were left in the show. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Want...
Atlanta (S12E1) 24.09.2024 1:19:09
"Larry heads to Atlanta to attend a birthday party for a prominent businessman." -Original Air Date: 2/4/2024- This week we're talking about Atlanta, Siri jokes that feel like they're 10 years too late, good ideas of how to make this episode shorter and (insert third thing here, I guess) This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. W...
PREVIEW: The Rocker (but it's only the part where we talked about Buc-ee's) 24.09.2024 13:16
I think we're back. Here's a preview of our review of the totally forgotten Rainn Wilson movie The Rocker...but only the beginning part where we talk about Tim asking Ted for his recomendations on what to get at Buc-ee's. Listen to the full review over on Patreon, where you can sign up for a 7 day free trial! You can also click here to find a Buc-ee's near you.
The Mormon Advantage (S11E10) 19.08.2024 58:21
"With the city council vote rapidly approaching, Larry gives some unsolicited marriage advice and hosts an event for an American hero." -Original Air Date: 12/26/2021- This week we're talking about The Mormon Advantage, a disappointing surprise when you can see who the people you like are following, an odd Mormon rumor and a new concept for the show that we will NOT be following. This is No Huggin...
Igor, Gregor, & Timor (S11E9) 04.08.2024 1:19:23
"Larry seizes an opportunity to avoid Irma as he's roped into Jeff's latest apology tour." -Original Air Date: 12/19/2021- This week we're talking about Igor, Gregor, & Timor, what actually is goulash, a joke that would have been so much better if they had kept the actual name of a building and specifically in the universe of Curb - how rich is Larry David? This is No Hugging, No Learning, the sho...
What Have I Done? (S11E8) 28.07.2024 1:06:38
"Larry does some damage control to remain in Irma's good graces while encouraging Leon to monetize his knack for husbandly counsel." -Original Air Date: 12/12/2021- This week we're talking about What Have I Done?, the weird tent at festivals that sell shampoo and other bath products, Larry David helping out his cancelled buddies and gross millennial tropes. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the sho...
Irma Kostroski (S11E7) 21.07.2024 1:02:40
"Ahead of Election Day, Larry gets involved in local politics while mediating a conflict on his set." -Original Air Date: 12/5/2021- This week we're talking about Irma Kostroski, a very morbid but real joke in the opening minutes, the worst possible hill for Larry to die on and a complaint about the Irma character that may not be what you're thinking. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show abou...
Man Fights Tiny Woman (S11E6) 30.06.2024 57:51
"Larry's uncomfortable with his chauffeur, his roofer and his chiropractor." -Original Air Date: 11/28/2021- This week we're talking about Man Fights Tiny Woman, our plan to yassify anchovies, the differences between Seth Rogen and Larry David and taking the last item of food when you're in a group of people. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm...
IRASSHAIMASE! (S11E5) 23.06.2024 1:26:30
"After enlisting both Jeff and Freddy's help for the occasion, Larry's hot date quickly goes south." -Original Air Date: 11/21/2021- This week we're talking about IRASSHAIMASE! We also talk about Ted's pitch for a new game show, which navigation app is best and the peak era of pickleball. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time....
The Watermelon (S11E4) 16.06.2024 1:13:57
"Larry hangs out with Woody Harrelson and cashes in on Susie's favor.." -Original Air Date: 11/14/2021- This week we're talking about The Watermelon, an easy way to get out of looking for a cow that Larry didn't think of, a surprising connection to Klansman Joe (NOTHING BAD) and throwing food on the ground littering? This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your En...
The Mini-Bar (S11E3) 04.06.2024 1:21:53
"After enlisting Cheryl's help in a last-ditch effort, Larry has an idea that could save his latest project." -Original Air Date: 11/7/2021- This week we're talking about The Mini-Bar, where to sit at a dinner party, the best performance by Vince Vaughn and an infuriating use of a non-diegetic camera. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the...
Angel Muffin (S11E2) 26.05.2024 1:04:22
"Larry has a work meeting that backfires and sets out on a sting operation for Jeff." -Original Air Date: 10/31/2021- This week we're talking about Angel Muffin, Confusing Dylan O'Brien with another Dylan from another band we've talked about before, a confusing leap in logic (even for Larry) and The Presidents of the United States of America. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thi...
The Five-Foot Fence (S11E1) 20.05.2024 1:08:50
"While his latest venture is threatened by forces outside his control, Larry attends an unprecedented event at Albert Brooks' house." -Original Air Date: 10/24/2021- This week we're talking about The Five-Foot Fence, Goop products, a startling jump to conclusions, another unfulfilled Chekhov's Gun scenario. Here is the link to the video that Ted's co-worker captured of a woman drivng staright into...
The Spite Store (S10E10) 13.05.2024 1:17:58
"Larry runs into an old acquaintance and causes a rift between expectant parents" -Original Air Date: 3/22/2020- This week we're talking about The Spite Store, the last few years of Jeopardy!, Girthmaster, Zoolander 2 and a gag that was introduced early in the season but never paid off. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Wa...
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