The Barone Zone

Before diving into “Father Knows Least,” the Barone Boys settle a dispute through active listening, learn about the underground economy at the RV park, and grapple with the Viagra of politics. Then, they go scene by scene through Season 2, Episode 2, covering Linda Kash, the chicken commercial, and, unfortunately for our inbox, parenting. Plus, Adam is nickeled as well as dimed, Alex seeks a prosp...

From their new mobile studio, the Winneraygo, the Barone Boys share what they’ve been up to since the Season 1 finale and commit to keeping their personal lives off mic. Then, it’s back to business with a scene-by-scene breakdown of Season 2, Episode 1, “Ray’s on TV”! Along the way, they touch on the aspect ratio (important!), the antigravity opening, and get hung up on Kevin again. Plus, Adam emb...

Before we return for Season 2, Adam & Alex announce some exciting business developments from the Madison Square Garden parking garage. Go to postfun.org/donate to pay what you want for access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS! This month, we've brought to life a fan-written episode of Raymond - go check it out! Want more of the Barone Boys? Subscribe to the ⁠ BarONlyFaNS ⁠ for mon...

Eager to pull the Big Prank, the Barone Boys flip the format and dive right into the Season 1 finale of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Why Are We Here?” As they break down the episode, they discuss the little guy who played Death, St. John’s University, and the space behind the stairs (again). Then, it’s time for the auction winner to arrive and press the button that will solve all of our problems. Who...

The mayor of Lynbrook, now firmly in the Jokers’ pockets, sends the Barone Boys a cease and desist. Thoroughly galled, they muckrake the mayor’s unfree and unfair elections, discover the Jokers’ ultimate goal, and tee up the endgame. After sharing the details of their hectic lives, they break down Season 1, Episode 21 of Everybody Loves Raymond, because that’s what this show is about. As they go s...

Impractical Jokers Tower is climbing higher and higher across the street from the Barone Zone, so before the deep dive into “Neighbors,” first floor tenant Duane Reade comes by to air his grievances, describe his merchandise, and drop off some supplies for the Big Prank. After that, the Barone Boys break down Season 1, Episode 20 scene by scene, read multiple IMDb pages to cover the episode’s gues...

In an extreme return to form, the Barone Boys finally notice that something hasn’t been quite right with Alex since (our) episode 1.12, and call in some supernatural help from Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium. After taking care of paranormal business, Theresa asks our dear friend Valerie Blain (they have the same secretary!) to return to the Barone Zone to help the hosts break down Season 1,...

Everybody Loves Raymond writer/producer Steve Skrovan graciously talks to the Barone Boys about his time on the show and the story behind “Recovering Pessimist,” as well as some stories about the writing process, working with Larry David on Seinfeld, and having athletes as guest stars. Wow! After that, the friends try to remain accessible to any new listeners by doing a thoroughly normal scene by...

Before breaking down Season 1, Episode 17 of Everybody Loves Raymond, the Barone Boys face some moral quandaries in a round of Scruples, realize they have no choice but to devote a BarONUS episode to a listener’s Raymembrance, and reveal the new tenant of the 48th floor of the Barone Zone. Then, they go scene by scene through “The Game,” discussing Beaches, Barnaby Jones, and the most controversia...

Before diving into Season 1, Episode 16 of Everybody Loves Raymond, the Barone Boys unpack Mike’s big date with “Marie,” go all in on a listener’s Raymembrance, and issue a challenge related to a podcast milestone. Then, they go scene-by-scene through “Diamonds,” and along the way, learn all about Barry Bonds, nail down the year Ray and Debra got married, and give Ray props for some great physical...

This week, host of High School Slumber Party and Uncle Francis’s Wine Cellar , Mets fan, and new friend Brian Rodriguez enters the Barone Zone to help the hosts break down Season 1, Episode 15 of Everybody Loves Raymond. They discuss Brian’s history with the TGIF lineup, which sitcom characters he’d like to see hook up, and watching failed pilots with a glass of Bordeaux. Then, they’re #Pumped to...

Robert may be the most attractive Barone, but who’s the most attractive man on Long Island? Pull into Newsstand Station as the hosts flip through Long Island Magazine’s 100 Sexiest People (number 1 will shock you) before breaking down Season 1, Episode 14 of Everybody Loves Raymond. As they go scene-by-scene through “Who’s Handsome?”, they welcome Monica Horan’s first appearance as Amy, confirm th...

Adam is away rescuing our special friend from the Lynbrook jailhouse, so Mike and Alex do their best to steer the ship, perform the theme song, and take care of business as they welcome improvisor, comedian, not-author, and dear friend Joseph Schneider into the Barone Zone to talk Season 1, Episode 13. They talk about Schneider’s working knowledge of Everybody Loves Raymond, cover his childhood lo...

It’s Christmas in July as the Barone Boys unwrap Season 1, Episode 12 of Everybody Loves Raymond. First, Alex gifts us a tantalizing chapter of Raymond fan fiction, prompting Mike and Adam to frantically search the Barone Zone’s butler’s pantry for something to give him in return. Then, they break down “The Ball” scene by scene as Adam explains away our continuity errors, Alex eats the mustard, an...

Continuing a long legacy of athletic excellence, the Barone Boys are breaking down Season 1, Episode 11 on this, a classic guestless episode. First, a listener’s Raymembrance prompts them to watch Patricia Heaton’s appearance on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” (#SeventyNickels). Then, they go scene by scene through “Captain Nemo,” discussing Robert’s heat resistance, whether Kevin and Doug Heffer...

It’s a Robert-sized episode as theatrical impresario and dear friend Olivia Hartle joins the fellas in the rebuilt Barone Zone to break down Season 1, Episode 10. First, they discuss Olivia’s life with Raymond, Roseanne, and all manner of #Women. Then, they go scene by scene through “Turkey or Fish,” listen to some tap dancing, and describe real details about Lynbrook. Plus, Olivia takes over as t...

This week, after a certain “piano man” puts the Barone Zone out of commission, Adam is forced to go off-site to interview musician, actor, and dear friend Keith Buxton about when, how, or if Raymond entered his life. They discuss Keith’s impressions of Season 1, Episode 9, which Barone he most identifies with, and of course, reveal their top 5 Eddie Murphy movies. After the break, the Barone Boys...

Author and dear friend Khalonji Bulluck enters the Barone Zone to help the fellas wade into the shallow end of the hellmouth that is Season 1, Episode 8 of Everybody Loves Raymond. First, Khalonji answers Question Zero, employs a puppet metaphor, and gives a tripartite review of “In-Laws.” Then, as they go scene-by-scene through the episode, they discuss Robert Culp and the Columboverse, the truly...

Improviser and comedian Valerie Blain enters the #BaroneZone to help the friends break down Season 1, Episode 7, “Your Place or Mine?” They discuss Val’s absolute lack of familiarity with Ray, mention January 6th only slightly more than usual, and of course, break out the Baronmeter to measure Ray against the greats. As the ethics of Cerealgate loom large over the episode, Val says both “raw doggi...

As they prepare to break down Season 1, Episode 6 of Everybody Laves Roymond, the friends read a story from the Digest, play a chaotic round of Judge Debra, and get a masterclass in ‘90s basketball from The Sports Guy. Then, as they go scene by scene through “Frank the Writer”, they follow the episode’s lowercase b story, feel apprehensive about the smash cut to Japan, and evaluate Roy’s handling...

The hosts welcome their first ever guest as music industry mover-and-shaker Alexa Madison enters the #BaroneZone to share a couple of jaw-dropping Raymembrances and discuss Season 1, Episode 5, “Look Don’t Touch.” Together, they listen to Pete Holmes’s “Romano Sings” sketches, guess the plot of the 2006 Ray Romano/Kevin James movie “Grilled,” and put forward a theory about Leo’s death. Plus, Alexa...

The Barone Boys discuss IQ tests, go on record as the only Everybody Loves Raymond podcast to disavow eugenics, and introduce their new segment, Judge Debra. Then, they break down Season 1, Episode 4 scene by scene, and in doing so, pitch a Young Marie spinoff, get to the bottom of Bernie.com, and design some new merch inspired by Frank’s sweatshirt. Plus, Adam imparts a shampoo tip, Alex gives so...

A man is dead. In this episode, the hosts infiltrate an obsessive ELR fan group, make plans to perform an episode of Raymond at Carnegie Hall, and jealously guard their intellectual property. Then, they marvel at the Barones’ disregard for human life as they break down Season 1, Episode 3 scene by scene and evaluate Ray on the Baronmeter, now factoring in his performance as a son. Plus, Adam descr...

Sporty, Sassy, and Spicy Barone officially go to series with a deep dive on Season 1, Episode 2 of Everybody Loves Raymond, all about those 7 little words everybody wants to hear. They discuss Robert hulking out in the shower, lose themselves in Ray’s psychological trauma, and survey the landscape of other Raymond podcasts. Plus, The Sports Guy explains who Tommy Lasorda is, an establishing shot i...

In this too-long premiere episode, the hosts discuss their motivation for doing the podcast, when Raymond revealed himself to each of them, and how Everybody Loves Raymond came to be. Plus, they define the word “syndication” and practice full transparency. After an hour of that, they break the pilot down scene by scene and evaluate Ray’s performance as a husband and father. Want more of the Barone...