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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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