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Because It Was On is the ultimate podcast for sitcom lovers. BIWO is like that fancy film podcast, but for people who like to talk about that episode of 'Saved by the Bell' where Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills. Join hosts Jessica and Zach as they explore the most memorable episodes of beloved television classics. With insightful analysis, Jessica and Zach unravel the social politics tucked into 22 minute TV shows. Tune in for engaging discussions and a nostalgic journey through the zany world of sitcoms.

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    • Nov 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 32m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES

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    The Because It Was On podcast is a delightful gem that I stumbled upon and instantly became obsessed with. With its charming hosts, Zack and Jessica, this podcast offers an entertaining and insightful deep dive into the world of sitcoms. As a listener, I have found myself binging episodes and eagerly adding recommended shows to my watch list. The chemistry between Zack and Jessica is evident, making each episode a joy to listen to. Their analysis, humor, and tangents add layers of depth and entertainment to their discussions.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the extensive knowledge and passion that Zack and Jessica bring to each episode. Their analysis of sitcoms is thorough and thoughtful, delving into both the positive aspects of these shows as well as acknowledging problematic elements. It's refreshing to hear their millennial perspective on older sitcoms, providing a new lens through which to appreciate these beloved classics. Additionally, their conversations are not limited to just talking about individual shows but also explore broader themes and tropes within the genre.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with The Because It Was On podcast, one minor issue is that there are only a limited number of episodes available so far. As someone who has already binged all the existing episodes, I'm eagerly awaiting new content. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect as it leaves me excited for what's to come.

    In conclusion, The Because It Was On podcast is an absolute must-listen for any sitcom lover or anyone interested in thoughtful analysis of television shows. Zack and Jessica's expertise combined with their genuine enthusiasm make for an engaging listening experience. Whether you're familiar with the shows they discuss or not, you'll find yourself entertained and fascinated by their discussions. This podcast deserves all the praise it receives and I can't wait for more episodes from this dynamic duo.



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    Hot Jeffrey Dahmer Fights Sexy Ted Bundy: Interview with the Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 100:25


    Send us a textJessica and Zach discuss AMC's Interview with the Vampire. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Kevin Can, By Popular Demand, F Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 76:44


    Send us a text We're back, baby!  This week Jessica and Zach talk about AMC's Kevin Can F Himself after dozens of listener requests.  Thank you all for your patience during our unannounced break. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    American Horror Story: Coven is Not a Sitcom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 75:49


    Send us a textJessica plays her birthday card and we sit down and talked about Season 3 of American Horror StorySupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    It's Lemon Chicken All the Way Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 74:24


    Send us a Text Message.Jessica and Zach are back on their bullshit with another Everybody Loves Raymond Episode.  This time it's all about canisters.Season 2, Episode 15: Marie's MeatballsSeason 5, Episode 19: The CanisterSupport the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Guy Love: A Love Between Two Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 82:32


    Send us a Text Message.Episodes Watched This Week:Scrubs -S6E6 - "My Musical"Scrubs -S5E4 - "My Jiggly Balls"Scrubs - S1E8 - "My 15 Minutes"Scrubs - S7E8 - "My Manhood"Boy Meets World- S4E11 - "An Affair To Forget"Boy Meets World- S5.E3 "It's Not You It's Me|}BMW- S6.E16 My Baby ValentineBMW- S3.E3 What I Meant to SaySupport the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    The Trial of Lois Malcomsmom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 92:41


    Send us a Text Message.Jessica and Zach convene proceedings to answer the incredibly important question: Is Lois from Malcolm in the Middle a good mother?Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Disney Tweens and Exceptional Girls feat. Dr. Christina Hodel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 79:04


    Send us a Text Message.Jessica and Zach talk with very special guest Dr. Christina Hodel about Disney Channel's decade of the tween. Check out Christina Hodel's website here!Disney Channel's Extraordinary Girls bookAmerican FoulbroodSupport the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Punky's Inferno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 87:40


    Send us a Text Message.Jessica and Zach take a journey into the hellish psychological thriller that is The Perils of Punky (S2:E6&7) of Punky Brewster.Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    High Fi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 77:02


    Our second annual 4/20 episode where Jessica and Zach review a series of sitcom episodes with strong Just Say No messages: Archie Bunker's Place- Season 4, Episode 21The Facts of Life- Season 1, Episode 13Punky Brewster- Season 2, Episode 8Home Improvement- Season 7, Episode 16Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Mulaney: We'll Allow It, But Watch Yourself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 74:43


    This week Jessica and Zach talk about John Mulaney's short-lived sitcom from 2012!Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Wearing Oneself as One Might Wear a Glove: Hand to Gland Combat in Sitcoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 81:51


    Folks, we're talking about private intimate time this week.  Can't really say more without the algorithm being mean to us. Shows Discussed:That 70s Show, "Happy JackDinosaurs, Dirty DancingSeinfeld, "The Contest"Friends, "The One with the Sharks"Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Millennial Gray's Anatomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 116:28


    Bring your ironic mustache's and cigarette jeans cuz it's millennial week! Jessica and Zach talk about the Millennial generation's impact on sitcoms and sitcoms impact on the Millennial generation.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Two Dates to Prom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 76:57


    Happy Valentines Day! This week Jessica and Zach discuss one of the basic bedrocks of the sitcom genres: agreeing to two dates at the same time!Episodes Watched:The Brady Bunch, S4E18: "The Subject was Noses"The Brady Bunch, S5E18: "Two Petes in a Pod"The Partridge Family, S4E6: "Double Trouble"Saved by the Bell, S2E6, "Blind Dates:"Cheers, S4E16: "Cliffs Big Score"Community, S4E8: "Herstory of Dance"Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Yada Yada Yada Feminism: Elaine from Seinfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 69:54


    This week on Because It Was On Jessica and Zach talk about one of their favorite sitcom characters of all time: Elaine Benes from Seinfeld.  Is her character sponge worthy for feminism?  Find out!Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Gen X and Sitcoms: Daria, Alf, and Cultural Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 96:05


    Join hosts Zachary and Jessica on a nostalgic journey through the history of Generation X as they delve into the iconic sitcoms that defined an era. In this episode of "Because It Was On," we explore the cultural impact of beloved shows like Daria, Alf, Friends, and 30 Rock, examining how they not only entertained but also shaped the worldview and humor of an entire generation. From relatable characters to memorable catchphrases, Zachary and Jessica reminisce about the shows that Gen Xers grew up watching and later helped create. Tune in for insightful discussions, fun anecdotes, and a deeper understanding of the Gen X experience, all through the lens of our favorite sitcoms. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    And Boomer Goes the Dynamite (We're Back!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 122:55


    We're back, baby!  This week we take a look at the history of Boomers as seen through the lens of sitcoms. All in the Family, Family Ties, Bewitched, M*A*S*H, Roseanne, Maude, and so much more!Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Update! See You in the New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 3:44


    Jessica and I got left at the altar so we joined a convent.  Will we take our vows and marry Christ or will we return to the podcast life?  Find out, next season on Because It Was On.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Zach Forces Jessica to Watch Los Espookys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 75:00


    Zach pulls his birthday card and chooses to do a Los Espookys episode.  Los Espooky's is a bilingual comedy about a group of friends in Mexico City who run a business that pulls off Scooby Doo-style haunting hoaxes for members of the community. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Newest Episode will be released Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 1:01


    BIWO Nation?BIWOnauts?BIWOpsies.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Dr. Huxtable and the Fresh Prince ft. Dr. Brian Garrett of "Grab Your Y"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 115:19


    Check Out Brian's Linktree including his new podcast!Episodes Watched this Week:Fresh PrinceS1 E6 "Mistaken Identity"S1 E17 "The Ethnic Tip"S2 E7 "The Big Four Oh"S2 E8 "She Ain't Heavy"S2 E17 "Community Action"S2 E20 "Those Were The Days"S3 E3 "That's No Lady...That's My Cousin"The Cosby ShowS5.E13 Mrs. Huxtable Goes to KindergartenS3.E8 Vanessa's RichS2. E4 Cliff in Love (pretty sure this is the "make me a sandwich" episode you are referring to. S1.E10 How Ugly Is He?S7.E8 The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Saved by the Heeeeeelll: Zack Morris Morris Must Be Stopped

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 90:56


    Jessica and Zach discuss Saved By the Bell: Season 3, Episode 26, "Mystery Weekend. Check Out Our Patreon!  Jake F: Jake found themself mistakenly elected as the mayor of a small town known for its bizarre local traditions, including the annual "Potato Sack Race to the Moon."Alex L: Alex became a professional life coach, but their first client turned out to be a squirrel who wanted help organizing their nut collection.Garrett M: Garrett's attempt to become a competitive eater led them to a quirky contest where participants had to consume oversized cotton candy sculptures.Chelsea: Chelsea's dream of opening a cat-themed bakery took an unexpected turn when they discovered the local cat population was secretly running the bakery.Tater L: Tater became the owner of a struggling food truck that served only potatoes in various bizarre forms, attracting a cult following.Jessica K: Jessica was accidentally transported back in time to a Renaissance fair where they were mistaken for royalty, creating hilarious historical chaos.Andrew H: Andrew inherited a haunted mansion and decided to turn it into a ghost-friendly bed and breakfast, leading to comical interactions with mischievous spirits.Emmett Anderson: Emmett got a job as a professional thumb-wrestler, but their biggest rival turned out to be a world champion thumb-war championGavin T: Gavin's quest to become a master of extreme sports led them to an eccentric sports academy specializing in competitive tree-climbing.Cullen: Cullen was hired as a zookeeper at a wildlife park full of mischievous animals with a knack for escaping and causing chaos.Ridley: Ridley's attempt to build a backyard roller coaster turned into a neighborhood sensation, attracting an array of eccentric roller coaster enthusiasts.Rhiannon C: Rhiannon joined a dance group made up of senior citizens, and they found themselves rehearsing for a competition to win a lifetime supply of prune juice.Sarah R: Sarah mistakenly became the captain of a synchronized swimming team made up of aquatic animals, including talented dolphins and witty sea otters.Stephanie A: Stephanie decided to organize a surprise party for their pet parrot, who had a knack for impersonating famous celebrities, creating unexpected guest appearances.J M: J M got a job as a clown for a children's party, but their shy and introverted nature led to unpredictable and heartwarming interactions with the kids.Amber T: Amber took on a new career as a stand-up comedian at a comedy club where the audience was composed entirely of inanimate objects, including talking mannequins.Lordspider: Lordspider found themself leading an adventure club for arachnids, with activities such as spider bungee jumping and web weaving contests.J Jay: J Jay became the captain of a hot air balloon team with an eccentric crew, embarking on hilarious and unpredictable high-flying escapades.Samson: Samson was mistaken for a superhero and was tasked with rescuing cats stuck in the most unusual and unexpected places, including atop tall bookshelves.James  D: James accidentally stumbled upon a secret society of pizza-loving time travelers, and together, they attempted to correct culinary calamities throughSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    That Episode of King of Queens Where Jerry Stiller Has a Heart Attack on Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 96:05


    LEMON ICES!!!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon!Our Supporters:This week, Coates found themself trapped inside a massive balloon.James D's new job as a super pogo stick tester had its ups and downs.In a strange twist of events, Samson woke up to find themself's house transformed into a circus.J Jay tried to break the record for the most number of rubber ducks in the bathtub, causing a bathroom flood.Lordspider's pet parrot learned to mimic their boss's voice, causing amusing workplace confusion.Amber T. decided to become a comedian on stage, but they received only a tomato during their first performance.JM got stuck in an elevator with a talking puppet.Stephanie A was mistakenly recognized as a famous chef and was asked to judge a cooking competition.Sarah R attempted synchronized swimming in their neighbor's pool, resulting in a pool party disaster.Riannon C tried to impress their crush by pretending to be a salsa dance champion, but they had two left feet.Ridley's attempt to build a backyard roller coaster ended in a wild party.(This episode was recorded before we started the Patreon, so we will begin reading this on the show week after next. )Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    That Episode of Boy Meets World Where They Do a Scream Parody

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 116:28


    It's Spoooooktober!  Join Zach and Jessica as they discuss Season 5, Episode 17 of Boy Meets World and all the Freudian hijinks within.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    That Good Old Union Has Come in Here to Dwell: Unions as Represented in Sitcoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 118:26


    Episodes Watched This Week:King of QueensS3E5 Strike OneS3E6 Strike TooS3E7 Stike OutSeinfeldS9E10 The StrikeHey ArnoldS1E24b Teachers StrikeSpongebob SquarepantsS40a Squid on StrikeSister SisterS3E17 Paper or PlasticSuperstoreS4E21 Sandra's FightS4E22 Employee Appreciation DayS5E10 NegotiationsThe NannyS2E13 The StrikeSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    That Episode of Malcolm in the Middle Where They Go Bowling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 130:03


    Inexplicably we talk about Howard Dean for quite a bit. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Mamma Said There'd Be Pods Like This: Mom, George Lopez, and Problematic Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 109:19


    Episodes Watched This Week: George LopezS2E1 Who's Your DaddyS2E12 This Old CasaS2E19 Secrets and LiesS2E24 Long Time No SeeS4E14 George Gets AssistanceS5E2 You Dropped a Mom on MeMomS1E1 PilotS1E15 Fireballs and Bullet HolesS2E1 Hepatitis and Lemon ZestS2E12 Kitty Litter and Class A FeloniesS2E19 Mashed Potatoes and a Little NitrisS3E1 Terrorists and GingerbreadS3E20 Pure Evil and a Free Piece of CheesecakeMelissa Harris Perry Open LetterSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Sitcoms Go to Washington: Veep, The Thick of It, and Yes, Minister

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 109:45


    Or London, I guess. Episodes Watched This WeekYes, MinisterS1,E1, Open GovernmentS1,E7, Jobs for the BoysS2,E1, The Compassionate SocietyS3, E6, The Whiskey PriestS3, E1 Equal OpportunityThe Thick of ItS3, E1 S2, E3S4, E3VeepS2, E5 HelsinkiS3, E9 CrateS4, E9 TestimonyS4, E1 Joint SessionS7, E6 OsloLindsey Ellis's Hillary Clinton VideoMargaret Thatcher SkitSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Girl Power, Girl Power, Girl Power: That's So Raven, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Small Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 110:20


    Episodes Watched This WeekSmall WonderS3E2 Everyone in the PoolS3E5 It's Okay to Say NoS3E12 The Bank JobS1E13 BrainwashedS3E13 Oooga MoogaWizards of Waverly PlaceS2E26 Wizards vs. Vampires on Waverly PlaceS2E27 Wizards vs. Vampires: Tasty BitesS2E28 Wizards vs. Vampires: Dream DateS2E22 My Tutor, TutorS3E8 Alex Charms a BoyThat's So RavenS3E10 True ColorsS2E18 The Road to AuditionS3E13 Art BreakerS3E15 Gettin' Outta DodgeThe Good Doctor's ThesisThe Harry/Draco FanficSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Chick Like Me: Boy Meets World's Queer Subtext

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 121:51


    CW: Body Dysmorphia, Transphobia, Sexual AssaultThe Dustin Hoffman VideoStuds Terkel Interview with John Howard GriffinSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    I'm Glad I Got My Girls: Living Single in a 90's Kind of World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 112:06


    Episodes We Watched This Week:"Pilot" (S1E1)"Great Expectations" (S1E6)"Love Thy Neighbor" (S1E18)"Mystery Date" (S1E19)"Five Card Stud" (S1E23)"A Hair Raising Experience" (S2E13)"Singing The Blues" (S2E15)"Shrink to Fit" (S3E19)"A Raze in Harlem" (S3E21)"A Doctor in the House" (S4E12)"Back In The Day" (S4E15)Check out Melissa Harris Perry's talk on her book Sister Citizen Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    How Much Does a Banana Actually Cost, Tho?: Arrested Development and Schitts Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 135:18


    Check out George on Tiktok @g.m.time2Episodes We Watched This Week:Schitts CreekS1E1 PilotS2E2 Family Dinner (This one can be a bonus but it great)S2E13 Happy Anniversary S3E7 General StoreS5E4 The DressS6E12 The PitchS6E13 Start Spreading the NewsArrested DevelopmentS1E1 PilotS1E2 Top BananaS1E3 Bringing Up BusterS1E22 Let Them Eat CakeS2 E5  Sad SackS3E12 Exit StrategySupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Because it Was On is Moving to Mondays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 1:06 Transcription Available


    Come See us on Mondays!Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Leave it to Burger: a discussion of Bob's Burgers and Leave it to Beaver with Landon Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 110:48


    Check out Landon's Linktree!Episodes Watched for Today:Leave It to Beaver: S1:E2 Captain JackS4:E32 In the SoupS1:E18  Child CareS1:E37 Beaver Runs AwayS3:E13 June's BirthdayS3:E37 Wally's PlayBob's Burgers S3:E15 "OT: The Outside Toilet"S6:E19 - 'Glued, Where's My Bob?'S8E04 - 'Sit Me Baby One More TimeS13:E6 Louise Runs AwayS5:E18 Eat, Spray, Linda S5:E6 "Father of the Bob"Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Let's Talk About the Boys: Frasier, Home Improvement, and Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 131:53


    Episodes Watched this WeekFrasierS1E22 Author, AuthorS2E22 agents in America iiiS5E14 The Ski LodgeS5E15 Room serviceS8E15 Hooping CranesS11E15 Caught in the ActHome ImprovementS1E1 PilotS4E2 Don't tell mommaS4E13 The Route if All EvilS5E16 The VasectomyS6E3 Workshop til you DieS8E17 Young at HeartThank you to James D'Amore for making the incredible cold open "Pickleball Grampire". Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    The Trial of Mrs. Garrett: The Facts of Life and Sitcom Girlhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 92:19


    Episodes watched for today's show: Facts of LifeS1E1: Rough HousingS2E10: Breaking PointS2E12: The SecretS3E18: RunawayS3E14: The Amricanization of MikoS5E13: The Chain LetterS4E13: A Royal PainS5E17: A Death in the FamilyS6E18: With a Little Help From My FriendsS9E16: The First TimesCheck Out Eric G on:TiktokSpotifyApple PodcastsYoutubeSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Sapphic Sitcom Surprises: Sitcom Characters Meet a Lesbian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 111:52


    Episodes Watched for this Episode: Golden Girls S2E5 “Isn't it romantic” Married…with children S11E21 “Lez be friends” (Cut for time)Roseanne S6E18 “Don't ask, Don't tell” Designing Women S4E24 “Suzanne Goes Looking for a Friend”All in the Family S8E3“Cousin Liz” The Nanny S3E7 “oh vey you're gay” (Cut for time)Kate & Allie S2E2 “LandladyLast Man Standing S1E9 "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    "So It's Gonna Be Forever, Or It's Gonna Go Down in Flames": The Sam and Diane Story (Cheers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 102:13


    Jessica pulls her birthday card and insists we do a Cheers episode.  Join us this week as Jessica and Zach talk about the Sam and Diane Will They/Won't They!  They also give sound career advise to Shelly Long.Episodes discussed: S1E1 Give Me a Ring SometimeS1E22: Showdown pt 2S2E7: Old FlamesS2E21: I'll be seeing you pt 1S2E22: I'll be seeing you pt 2S3E25 Rescue meS5E9: Thanksgiving OrphansS5E25: A house is not a homeS5E26: I do AdieuS11E27: One for the road pt 2S11E28: One for the road pt 3Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Who Wants to Pay a Millionaire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 57:59


    Jessica and Zach are still taking it light this week, but they put together a quiz show about Cameo.com!  We'll be back to our normal format next week.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Ugh, It's a Clip Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 27:17


    It's Pride Month and we ain't doing any work.  Here's a clip show.  See you in July!Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    That Episode of Everybody Loves Raymond Where That Lady Swallowed a Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 80:52


    That's it.  That's the episode.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Gays of Our Lives: Will and Grace and The Gay Best Friend in Sitcoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 104:02


    Folks, this week friendship has been yaasified as Jessica and Zach talk about The Gay Best Friend trope in Will and Grace.  They also use this opportunity to talk about their relationship and do some straight up couple's counseling with each other, not talking about Will and Grace in any detail until about the 40 minute mark. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    My Neighbor the Alien: 3rd Rock from the Sun, Mork and Mindy, My Favorite Martian, and The Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 94:40


    Greetings, Earthlings!  This week Jessica and Zach talk about the sitcom genres depiction of Aliens and what it says about evolving attitudes towards "the other" and how we view ourselves. Featured on this episode: 3rd Rock from the Sun, Mork and Mindy, My Favorite Martian, and The NeighborsSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    The Golden Girls and Designing Women: 80's Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 110:08


    It's time to burn your bras and burn your dinners because there ain't much these 80's Ladies haven't tried.  This week on Because It Was On Jessica and Zach discuss the two iconic television shows Designing Women and The Golden Girls.  The discussion focused on the shows' depiction of female friendships, attitudes towards sex, and status as gay icons. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    The Nanny and Who's The Boss: Domestic Servants and the Wealthy Executives Who Love Them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 113:20


    This week on Because It Was On, Jessica and Zach ponder a question that has confounded philosophers and kings for millennia: Who's the Boss?  Join us as we discuss The Nanny and Who's The Boss as it relates to class, gender, and Dr. Pepper in a wine glass.Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Reba and Single Moms Who Work Too Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 107:39


    This week on Because It Was On Jessica and Zach talk about single moms who work too hard, who love their kids and never stop. They, of course, talk about the iconic, the incomparable, the legendary Reba, as well as One Day at a Time  and Kate and Allie. If you have gentle hands and the heart of a fighter, join us as we talk about the sitcom genres portrayal of single motherhood and how it has changed over time. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Postmodernism in The Contemporary Sitcom 101: What Community Says About Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 108:04


    It's Jessica and Zach in the Mooooorning! This week Jessica and Zach discuss Community, Dan Harmon's writing style, the themes  of community, and surprisingly a lot about Penn and Teller. Dan Harmon's Writing CirclePenn Jillette's Wired InterviewSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    You're Gonna Go to There After All: 30 Rock and The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 105:27


    Folks, I hope you're in the mood for some gaslighting and gatekeeping because it's all about girl bosses this week.  Jessica and Zach discuss 30 Rock and The Mary Tyler Moore show to explore the sitcom's depiction of women in the workplace and the historic significance of both of these shows. Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Honey, We Smoked The Pot: Sitcoms and Marijuana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 109:21


    This week on Because It Was On: You know why they call it "dope", don't ya?  Jessica and Zach talk about episodes of classic sitcoms that include discussions of marijuana. And they even do a little first hand research.  For science!Shows discussed on this episode:That 70's ShowRoseanneFrasierModern Family DinosaursSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    Boy Genius: The Sitcom's Obsession With Special Little Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 99:40


    Need to get an A on your science project? How about reprogram your toaster? Do you need someone with a photographic memory to perform party tricks at your next mixer? Did you forget a calculator and need to multiply large sums stat? Do you need someone to perform surgery, land a plane, fix your car, and win Jeopardy for Kids? Have no fear, your local boy genius is here!This week Jessica and Zach dive into the trope of the boy genius. By looking at Smart Guy, Malcolm in the Middle, and Young Sheldon this episode explores the gifts and struggles of living with a mini mega mind. Jessica and Zach review everything from the loneliness of the boy genius to the impact on the family to the socioeconomic elements at play. They also beg the question: Why are there so few girl geniuses?Support the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    A Very Special Episode: The History of Sitcoms and AIDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 107:28


    Jessica and Zach try something a little different and walk listeners through the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 80's and early 90's through the lens of sitcoms.  Each episode they discuss this week is an important time capsule for the public's understanding of HIV/AIDS from the early days with Mr. Belvedere to A Different World.Shows discussed this week:Mr. BelvedereDesigning WomenGolden GirlsDoogie Howser (We thought it was a sitcom)A Different WorldSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

    What Happened to Roseanne?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 102:22


    Roseanne Barr has been in the public eye for over almost forty years and for the vast majority of that time she has marketed herself as a loud and abrasive proponent of center-left politics.  Her show that bears her namesake is universally understood as a progressive working class text, tackling such issues as abortion, gay marriage, gender violence, and birth control.  She ran for the Green Party nomination in 2012, doxed George Zimmerman, and has openly called for the execution of Wall Street Bankers....and in just a few short years she has turned into an icon of the right, doing pronoun jokes on something called "Fox Nation".Roseanne was an incredibly important show for Jessica and Zach as well as many other people.  So the question is...what the hell happened to Roseanne?  Find out this week on Because It Was On!CW: Transphobia, Domestic Abuse, RacismSupport the showPlease consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

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