No Hugging, No Learning

"Larry's suspicion that an HBO executive has lifted some shrimp out of his Chinese food following a take-out mix-up leads him to be labeled a misogynist." -Original Air Date: 10/14/2001- This week we're talking about The Shrimp Incident, Ted realizing what's been happening the last few episodes as to why he hasn't been feeling them, a very vulgar stretch talking about other words Larry could have...

"Larry experiences the "trick' side of Halloween when he questions the age of two girls who want candy." -Original Air Date: 10/07/2001- This week we're talking about Trick or Treat, Ted noticing very early why he won't enjoy the episode, how yawning should not be a sign of being bored and not understanding social contracts. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb...

"Larry seeks revenge against pro wrestler Thor Olson, who he believes slashed his tire after after an accident." -Original Air Date: 9/30/2001- This week we're talking about Thor, the mysterious disappearing ocean view at the David's new house, finding another Curb podcast from the four Twitter followers of Malibu from the original American Gladiators and a breakdown of John Cena's hair and whethe...

"In the Season Two premiere, Larry shocks everyone by taking a job as a car salesman." -Original Air Date: 9/23/2001- This week we're talking about The Car Salesman, Larry not understanding why people think George Costanza was an idiot, doing things just to see if you can and Tim's new plan to get a job. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for...

"In the Season One finale, Larry gets in trouble with his wife, a stage director, an old flame and an incest survivor's group!" -Original Air Date: 12/17/2000- This week we're talking about The Group, Tim's best pun ever, being a big bowl of wrong and Wendy breaking the circle of trust. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Wa...

"Larry insults a black dermatologist while on the way to fill a prescription for Cheryl's skin condition" -Original Air Date: 12/10/2000- This week we're talking about Affirmative Action, the curse continuing when we talk about a fictionalized series about iPods, diving into garbage and prying into private matters. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enth...

"Larry's offer to help with Cheryl's recently deceased aunt's obituary results in a shockingly profane misspelling." -Original Air Date: 12/3/2000- This week we're talking about Beloved Aunt, a shocking appearance of a (now) well known actress, the life and career of Carrot Top and Brian Regan Burns. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the...

"A radio commercial causes Larry to crash Jeff's beloved car during a test drive." -Original Air Date: 11/26/2000- This week we're talking about AAMCO, the Lone Wolf term in the world of marketing, Ted not realizing that there is an AAMCO two blocks away from his house and more actors who shouldn't be asked to improv. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your E...

"Larry and Cheryl befriend their odd neighbors in order to get their approval to bury an unsightly phone wire." -Original Air Date: 11/19/2000- This week we're talking about The Wire, The Story of The Blue Jean Committee, Fred Deni's Back on Broadway and Season 1 Episodes Airing Out of Order. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first ti...

"An act of kindness results in Larry missing a meeting with an actress whose phone number he just can't get!" -Original Air Date: 11/12/2000-   This week we're talking about Interior Decorator, unnecessary accent choices, a call for anyone who knows how to play the stocks and absolutely FRUSTRATING scenarios.   This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusia...

"Larry is continually thwarted in his effort to buy a bracelet as a peace-making gift for Cheryl." -Original Air Date: 11/5/2000- This week we're talking about The Bracelet, trying to decipher what football game Larry is watching, Richard Lewis' ICONIC FIT and Larry just making things harder for himself. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for...

"Larry sets off a bizarre chain of events (as he always seems to do) in which he is forced to attend a party at the home of a porno businessman." -Original Air Date: 10/29/2000- This week we're talking about Porno Gil, deleting your friends porn, tabasco hot sauce and the FIRST instance of one of the show's only catchphrases. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Cur...

"Larry and Cheryl's fun-filled bowling date with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen ends with Larry's shoes missing." -Original Air Date: 10/22/2000- This week we're talking about Ted And Mary, alternate names for movies when they're released overseas, jacket/shirts and how not everyone should be tasked with improvising. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your E...

"In the pilot episode of this hit comedy series, an innocent bunch-up in Larry's trousers gives rise to an embarrassing situation." -Original Air Date: 10/15/2000- This week we're talking about The Pants Tent, HORRIBLE sign overlay graphics, writing weekly apology letter to Kathy Griffin and Ted's latest poster purchase! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb You...

"Before it was a comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm was a deadpan 1999 mockumentary. See how Larry David tries to persuade HBO executives to gamble on a two-part special about his return to the stand-up circuit, with help from friends like Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander." -Original Air Date: 10/17/1999- We're back baby! This week we're talking about Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, how long...

To fill the time before we start back up with Curb Your Enthusiasm, we wanted to leave you with a little something. Enjoy a sampling of what you can find over on our Patreon for just $5/month! http://www.patreon.com/nohugging . Blast from the Past is the most recent review we've released but we've got one coming out this week that gets a little WEIRD... This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show ab...

To fill the time before we start back up with Curb Your Enthusiasm, we wanted to leave you with a little something. Enjoy a sampling of what you can find over on our Patreon for just $5/month! http://www.patreon.com/nohugging . We just dropped our review of Blast from the Past starring Brendan Frasier and Alicia Silverstone and it didn't suck! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one th...

We've got a loosey goosey format this week as we wrap up our homework from the series finale. We also FINALLY reveal what we'll be doing next! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. (which we did) We're on Patreon now! Support the show by checking out  http://www.patreon.com/nohugging . We just dropped our review of Blast from the Past sta...

"Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer are arrested for violating a "good Samaritan" law, leading to a trial featuring characters from the show's past." -Original Air Date: 5/14/1998- This week we're talking about The Finale, our ketchup habits, private plane preference and even MORE clips! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. We're on Patreo...

"Look back at the funniest clips, most memorable quotes and unseen footage in this retrospective of the landmark series' entire run." -Original Air Date: 5/14/1998- This week we're talking about The Clip Show...or The Chronicle, our love for Piada, the groaner of a clip that is not a "best of" and a modern adaptation of being spongeworthy. We've also got our Top 5 episodes of Season 9! This is No...

"The gang gets stuck in traffic due to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. George has a laser pointed at him. George, Jerry and Kramer crash an open house." -Original Air Date: 5/7/1998- This week we're talking about The Puerto Rican Day, a plea to Champagne Video Store, our laser pointers, and the best George self-own. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the...

"Jerry starts sleeping with his maid. George's boss gives him an unwanted nickname. Elaine hates her new '646' phone number. Kramer gets lost downtown." -Original Air Date: 4/30/1998- This week we're talking about The Maid, Jim Carey's "Kicking and Screaming", having nicknames and being at the nexus of the universe. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for...

"George wants to preserve his high score on "Frogger". Elaine eats a vintage cake. Jerry's fear of a killer prevents him from ending a relationship." -Original Air Date: 4/23/1998- This week we're talking about The Frogger, the timeline of when George last played it, planning a heist and Entenmann's cake. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first t...

In case you missed it, we teamed up with our friends at LoMo Media for their Christmas Special this year as well as releasing our own! If you already listened to it when they released it (prior to Christmas), feel free to skip this one. But for most of you it's new and you haven't heard it! We'll be back with new, regular NHNL episodes in the New Year! From LoMo Media: "Ho ho no! Our friends at No...

"It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon." -Original Release Date: 12/1/1989- It's a very No Hugging, No Learning Christmas Specia...