No Hugging, No Learning

"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...

"George take a book into a store's bathroom. Kramer and Newman start a rickshaw business. Uncle Leo shoplifts. Elaine drunkenly makes out with a co-worker." -Original Air Date: 4/9/1998- This week we're talking about The Bookstore, the Ikea Customer Service Guy on TikTok, Jacked Prison Leo and a very odd outdoor scene. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld f...

"Kramer and Mickey act out medical scenes. Puddy tells Elaine he's religious. Jerry's girlfriend says 'it's me'. George tries to 'go out on a high note'." -Original Air Date: 3/19/1998- This week we're talking about The Burning, our knowledge and experience with Christian music, Arby's being GOOD and Tim's theory about George's upbringing. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing....

"Kramer "retires" in Florida. Jerry buys Morty a gadget. George lies about a house in the Hamptons. Elaine wonders if her boyfriend is black." -Original Air Date: 2/26/1998- This week we're talking about The Wizard, Kramer's questionable campaigning pose, interracial couples and being bad at math. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. We'...

"George dates two women at once. Elaine dates a poor man. Jerry fails to recognize a man who lives next door. Kramer buys a stronghold for his valuables." -Original Air Date: 2/5/1998- This week we're talking about The Strongbox, GREAT George bits, non-parrot parrot sounds and graverobbing. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. We're on P...

"Sally Weaver's one-woman show about Jerry is a hit. George's girlfriend resembles Jerry. A "New Yorker" cartoon confuses Elaine. Kramer stops talking." -Original Air Date: 1/29/1998- This week we're talking about The Cartoon, sneaking into the movies, monthly rent in NYC and SO MANY new locations! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. We...

"Jerry gets a bag that looks like a purse. Puddy wears a fur coat. George's wallet is stuffed too full. Newman has an affair with the super's wife." -Original Air Date: 1/15/1998- This week we're talking about The Reverse Peephole, how we are NOT sponsored by Ridge Wallet, back pain and another hidden Newman skill. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for t...

"Jerry negotiates buying a car from Puddy. George can't get a Twix out of a vending machine. Kramer takes a salesman on a thrilling test drive." -Original Air Date: 1/8/1998- This week we're talking about The Dealership, Tim and Ted's delirious relationship with car dealerships, old people having nothing better to do and supplemental restraint. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one t...

"Frank brings back his holiday, "Festivus". George invents a charity. Kramer's 12-year strike at a bagel shop ends. Elaine pursues a free sandwich." -Original Air Date: 12/18/1997- This week we're talking about The Strike, a meme format Ted hasn't heard of, getting into magic and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld...

"Jerry's girlfriend is naked all day. George clashes with a friend who's in recovery. Kramer changes his shower habits. Elaine's co-worker hates germs." -Original Air Date: 12/11/1997- This week we're talking about The Apology, affordable places to stay in NYC, good naked vs. bad naked and waterproofed electronics. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for t...

"Elaine takes Jerry and George to India to upset a rival's wedding. Kramer is the object of an evil birthday wish." -Original Air Date: 11/20/1997- This week we're talking about The Betrayal, things that feel weird, jokes that are probably problematic and a very sad birthday party. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. We're on Patreon no...

"Kramer gets into meat slicing; Jerry dates a doctor (Marcia Cross) who isn't impressed with his job; George's new boss is a former adversary." -Original Air Date: 11/13/1997- This week we're talking about The Slicer, a MAJOR continuity error, Dr. Pimple Popper and using phones during a power outage. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time....

"As Kramer puts a discarded talk show set in his apartment, Jerry schemes to play with a girlfriend's vintage toys. Elaine deals with a scheming employee." -Original Air Date: 11/6/1997- This week we're talking about The Merv Griffin Show, The Lion King on Broadway, the loudest telephone in New York and a very heavy metaphor. Content Warning:  given the plot points of this episode, we talk about a...