Peanut Butter and Biscuits - A Ted Lasso/Shrinking Fancast

We are less than a month away from the return of Ted Lasso! In the meantime, we check in with Rich from the Rob. Ryan. Red. podcast to chat Wrexham. We both have fallen in love with the small town featured on the FX docu-series Welcome to Wrexham. Rich's podcast has been featured prominently in several episodes of the show. We chat the history or Wrexham, the World Cup and try to convince Rich...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits returns to Shrinking this week to speak with some of the editors of the show, Sarah Lucky and James Renfroe. They both share with Craig and Jeremy how they got their starts in editing as well as so many moments from the show we all love. This one is a blast and full of fun insights into the world of Shrinking. FEATURING:  Craig McFarland and Jeremy Goeckner Named the b...

A day we've long awaited has arrived! Ted Lasso season four will premier August 5th on Apple TV. Jeremy and Craig break down the teaser trailer released by Apple as well as begin their speculation as to what we might be in for as we return to Richmond. "In season four, Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team. Throughou...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits brings you a special one-on-one interview as Craig sits down with Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in  Jury Duty: Company Retreat . Emily talks about her journey through comedy, including her time performing with the legendary The Groundlings, and how that background helped shape her performance style and prepare her for the unique world of  Jury Duty . She shares he...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits welcomes a very special guest this week—Brendan Hunt. That's right, Coach Beard himself! A proud Chicago native, Brendan joins Craig and Jeremy to talk about bringing his one-man show,  The Movement You Need , to Steppenwolf Theatre Company from April 19 through May 10. The show is a deeply personal, music-infused story that blends memoir, humor, and reflection—exp...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits goes beyond the recap this week with a special interview featuring Ted McGinley, the man behind everyone’s favorite laid-back legend, Derek, from Shrinking. Craig and Jeremy sit down with Ted to talk all things Season 3, including a deep dive into his standout episode “Dereks Don’t Die” and how Derek continues to quietly (and hilariously) steal the show. Ted reflects o...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking   Season 3, Episode 11: “And That's Our Time” As Alice is set to leave for college, the entire gang faces unknown horizons. Derek & Liz prepare for their trip, Brian and Charlie prep their move to Tennessee, Sean must tell Jimmy he's moving out, and Gaby and Derek make a HUGE decision. And in the midst...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking   Season 3, Episode 10: “The Bodyguard of Sadness” Alice's graduation has arrived and with it make-or-break moments for all. Jimmy's relationship with his father is pushed to the max. Derek & Liz are faced with shocking news that makes them contemplate the rest of their lives. Brian must make a sacrific...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking   Season 3, Episode 9: “Daddy Issues.” Jimmy is forced to confront some long-buried truths as fatherhood, grief, and growth all collide in ways he can’t avoid. Paul finds himself navigating his own complicated legacy while trying (and sometimes failing) to give the right advice at the right time. Gabby continues to...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits  continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 8: “Depression Diet” .  Gabby deals with the fallout of Maya's death as she has a crisis of confidence and uncertain about future. Paul tries to be there for Gabby through it all. Jimmy has his first "real date" with Sophie... though not really... and Brian & Charlie have been l...

Peanut Butter & Biscuits  continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 7: “I Will Be Grape” .  Liz must summon all of her strength to deal with Derek's mother Constance as she visits following his surgery, Paul deals with his Parkinsons becoming bilateral and thinking about his legacy, and Jimmy, Alice & Brian embark on a fun quest on Tia's birthday that...

Jeremy is back from his vacation as  Peanut Butter & Biscuits  continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 6: “Dereks Don't Die” .  Jimmy and Meg deal with the fallout of their hook-up; Gabby attempts to introduce Mya to new people; Sean receives a big opportunity; Brian tries to find a way to tell his dad about the baby; Derek has a health scare that makes eve...

Jeremy is back from his vacation as  Peanut Butter & Biscuits  continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 5: “Hold Your Horsies” .  Paul makes preparations for his retirement and Jimmy is being WAY TOO EAGER to help. Meg visits to look for family pictures but has bigger news as well. Sean and Alice deal with their seeming lameness. And a fateful slip of phrase fro...

Jeremy is back from his vacation as  Peanut Butter & Biscuits  continues down the recap road breaking down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 4: “The Field” .  Jimmy and Gabby must confront simmering emotions in their friendship when she invites him to lecture at her class, Derek winds up in the hospital and Liz reaches her limit with Matthew. Paul is cleared to go back to work but makes an importan...

It’s a milestone episode of  Peanut Butter & Biscuits  as Craig is joined by a very special guest — his lovely wife Zoey — making her official PB&B debut while Jeremy is away this week! Together, Craig and Zoey break down  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 3: “D-Day,”  as emotions run high across the board.  Jimmy and Liz show up for Brian and Charlie when Ava goes into labour, while Sean reconn...

This week on  Peanut Butter & Biscuits , Craig and Jeremy are back with a  full spoiler breakdown of Shrinking Season 3, Episode 2  — an episode that brings the heart, the humor, and some genuinely tough moments. “The gang unites to support Paul during a health setback; Jimmy and Alice help Louis take a big step; Liz and Derek make a tough choice.” The guys dig into what this episode means for...

This week on  Peanut Butter & Biscuits , Craig and Jeremy dive headfirst into  Shrinking Season 3, Episode 1: “My Bad.”   It’s a full spoiler breakdown of the season premiere — from character arcs and emotional beats to the moments that made us laugh, cringe, and immediately want the next episode. ⚠️  Spoiler warning!  Make sure you’ve watched the Season 3 premiere before hitting play. Plus, t...

We are back in 2026! Happy New Year! Jeremy and Craig sit down to give you updates on what has been going in their lives for the last six months. They also react to the official Shrinking season three trailer drop, and ponder when we will be getting more Ted Lasso season four news. Donate to Craig's run charity: https://basecampchildrenscancerfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/2025ddp4bc/beyond-the-...

Craig had the incredible opportunity to sit down with director/podcaster Kevin Smith while he was in Chicago last week. Long time listeners to The Front Row Network know Kevin's impact on inspiring the creation of the network 10 years ago. The two chat about Kevin's impact on his fans, and his perspective on his career and future. Back with more Lasso/Shrinking content soon! Enjoy this bon...

Jeremy takes the week off as Craig is joined by Lasso friends from around the world. Marc from The Richmond Way, Tori from They're Soulmates, Dr. Mark from MedLasso and Marita and Michaela from Coach Beard's Book Club all stop by to chat. We discuss our hopes and more hopes for the upcoming season. FEATURING: Craig McFarland Named the best Ted Lasso Podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/...

There is new Ted Lasso footage in the universe! Craig and Jeremy go through the recently released Apple press release about where season four is headed, including the new members of the cast that will be joining Ted, Rebecca, Higgins and Keeley. We are so excited! FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner & Craig McFarland Named the best Ted Lasso Podcast: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/ted_lasso_podcasts/⁠ E...

Jason Sudeikis just officially confirmed on the New Heights podcast that Ted Lasso will return for season four. Details are limited at this time, but it doesn't mean we can't begin the speculation. Jeremy and Craig break down the comments from Jason, and the official press release put out by Apple. They also talk about the recent addition of Jeff Daniels to Shrinking season 3, as well as p...

Happy New Year Shrinking fans! Have we got a great gift for you. We recently sat down with Luke Tennie. We spoke to him all about his character Sean, and the evolution he saw in season two. We also spoke to him about his career, and the continued opportunities he has had over the past year. Luke also provided us with some fun behind the scenes insights, including who was originally supposed to pla...

Hey Lasso and Shrinking fans! We've made it to the end of another season as we're breaking down Episode 12 of Season 2: The Last Thanksgiving. Jimmy and Paul start working on his road to true forgiveness as Paul pushes Jimmy to come fully clean to Alice about the REAL trauma he can't face. Brian and Charlie enlist Liz to help them find a nanny. Derek works to help Liz find the purpose she's been s...

Hey Lasso and Shrinking fans! It's go time as we're breaking down Episode 11 of Season 2: The Drugs Don't Work. Jimmy must deal with the fallout of Alice finding out about his ultimatum to Louis and it threatens to destroy all of the progress they've made. Brian and Charlie get very unexpected news on the baby front. Paul must confront his fear that his drugs are losing their effectiveness. Derek...