Onesies

Emily and Andrew contend with the unexpected... what happens when Grandpa (Jerry Adler) disappoints? Nothing good. Luckily, the second episode they discuss has... well, more disappointing men but at least it's the usual disappointing man on the program. Plus, wild tangents unless Emily cut them?

It's another strangely just fine couple of episodes (with, you know, big asterisks) and Emily and Andrew find themselves... amused? Engaged? Something. Maybe they're just getting worn down by the show's charm. Ha!

What's this... (relatively) strong episodes? In a row? Listen as Emily and Andrew discuss misread signals, sexual harrassment, emotional abuse, and bad Bob Saget acting. Also, some great Kindler! Finally--passing Bechdel with bras! And much more!!

Almost halfway through the season, Andrew finally finds a couple episodes he likes, though he and Emily do have some pressing editing decisions to address. Listen as they discuss teacher evaluations, drinking orange juice, being super-judgey, and many other interesting and insightful topics.

Andrew has lots of feelings about this episode, specifically Robert Saget as that guy in your MFA personified (but, like, earlier eighties Reagan MFA bro, yuck), and Emily is nice enough to amuse some rants. They also get to talk about what continues to be good, and what continues to confuse. Andrew also broaches a cursed subject with Emily.

Meagan Good's back! So are Bob Saget's racist dad jokes! Probably not an evening out but at least M.G. doesn't have to do a scene with him doing them? Anyway, join Emily and Andrew for a spirited discussion of two episodes, detailing how the show avoids drama (and reality) and how the supporting cast is still fantastic. But not the lengthy LADY BIRD discussion Andrew had planned.

Another two episodes and another number of concerns (probably in a multiple of two, but who knows) for Emily and Andrew as they get back to school to discover Bob Saget's got a new classroom and the school's got one less Black girl. At least there's some Kindler. (And other pluses but also... yikes abound).

Emily and Andrew hop in the family... sedan? We don't see the cars, really. But they're heading back to high school, this time with DAD (Bob Saget) along every day because he's the coolest teacher in school. Tune in as Emily has to remind Andrew to be nice, Andrew has to remind Emily DAD does not know how to act, and both of them delight in an unexpected Paget Brewster appearance!

Emily and Andrew finish the QUARK season with some high points (and higher production values) and some low points (or they're both just really sick of Richard Benjamin). Though Andrew did just realize there could be a STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS reference from this episode. But isn't going to google it (Gemini would lie). PLUS! A VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT NEXT SEASON!

Emily and Andrew throw caution to the wind and head straight into the Mutara Nebula of a two-part QUARK! Listen as they fail to make any nautical references despite the title of the episode, wonder how Joan Van Ark felt about some things on this gig, and much more! Oh, and there's some mega-gross sexism the hosts love having to talk about.

Andrew only supports women of color if they are legal citizens of the United States of America (ahem, Emi WON her match without Andrew's presence so it's fine, actually), Emily uses big words and we also talk a little bit about QUARK, men's fantasies and we slowly lose our minds.

Emily and Andrew blast off on another mission with Richard Benjamin and his crew of intergalatic garbage collectors and find themselves sort of stuck in a STAR TREK episode. There are black holes, lots of pew pew (for QUARK), and hacky performances. Wheeeeeeeee!

Emily and Andrew confront... THE NAKED TIME! Wait, no, Emily won't get that reference. Perhaps they've found their KOBAYSHI MARU! Wait, no, she won't get that one either. Well, I guess you'll just have to listen as they discuss Richard Benjamin... make-up actor, as well as how much an hour slot helps with supporting cast members.

Surprises abound as Emily and Andrew head back onto their star trek for space garbage, discovering maybe Buck Henry didn't have the right take on ol' QUARK. It's a longer episode (Pilot Two is 45 Minutes), with way less problematic vibes, no shitty transphobes, and a swell guest star.

Emily and Andrew blast off to a galaxy far, far away, where Richard Benjamin does a quirky* sci-fi sitcom straight-faced. Quirky meaning proto-transphobic, sexist, and pervy. Listen as the intrepid hosts brave pre-STAR WARS nighttime television sci-fi!

Emily and Andrew dock for the very last time with Prof, Darwyn, Simon, Theodore, and all the rest of the gang. There's a lot of (talking about) action (and talking about talking about action from our intrepid hosts), and not much else. There's a lot of tangents, both because Emily and Andrew aren't interested in talking about the show, and because they're setting up for a bit. Or t...

In an episode so cozy it's hard to determine when, if anything, any events occur onscreen, Emily and Andrew try to keep the boat on track. Even as they have to discuss women supporting women, David Tennant mooning, and... dancing, perhaps? Something else for sure. Nothing interesting, obviously.

Completing the show's very special New Year's duet, Emily talks about how well DUCK PATROL executes its duck-related puns, muted dramatics, thrill sequences, and much more. Andrew offers useful, helpful observations.

As listeners can guess, Emily and Andrew employ a rigorous, industry-best process for making sure they're in sync when preparing for the show. This week, we all get to enjoy that dedication as the hosts discuss mermaids, mooning, reading, and coziness. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The intrepid lads and lady of DUCK PATROL find themselves in hot water for not cracking enough skulls. Emily and Andrew find themselves bored watching as they figure out how to make it appear they're getting the job done. Sort of. This episode does not turn Emily around on the show.

Emily and Andrew settle in for another cozy mystery on the waterfront featuring bad communication about staff parties, British men who like sheep, and boats. No ducks, at least?

Despite Andrew's attempts to find an Emily-friendly subject show (ahem, David Tennant), DUCK PATROL receives a milqetoast welcome. Which tracks, given the substance of the show, which is about police corruption and incompetence, as are all police shows, ducks or not.

Emily and Andrew reach the end of another one season wonder or blunder and are left with many a question about their decisions. You too, dear listener, will be left with questions because Andrew gets the name of next season's show wrong! But join our intrepid hosts as they bid farewell to DWEEBS and Stephen Tobolowsky (for now?).

If you can't guess from the title, this episode was recorded immediately following the 2024 election in the United States. Join hosts Emily and Andrew as they try to stay on topic but find themselves distracted by the definitionally progressive television show from 1995. They also try to figure out why Wendie Malick agreed to guest starring on this twerpy show.

Somehow the show manages to do a Stephen Tobolowsky-focused episode and not leverage anything he can do. So it's boring. Listen to Emily and Andrew talk about how it's boring, how it's not as gross as it could be. Warning: Final Episode Recorded Pre-2024 Election