Everybody Loves Raymond, but should they? Three friends set out to rewatch every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, rating Ray's performance as a husband, father, and son in each episode.
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 6 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Sister,” Adam is jealous of Mike's sudden success as a stand-up comedian. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 5 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Will,” the Barone Boys try to figure out who will take over the podcast when they die. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 4 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Sex Talk,” Adam and Alex lie to Mike about their poker skills. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 3 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “You Bet,” Alex is unusually nice to Mike and Adam. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 2 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Can Opener,” Alex's version of a dorm room dispute doesn't quite match up with Mike's. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
In an episode inspired by Season 4, Episode 1 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Boob Job,” the Barone Boys make their debut as the hottest new co-eds at Lynbrook University. Want more of the Barone Boys? Pay what you want for lifetime access to monthly bonus episodes in the BarONUS zONUS!
The Barone Boys reflect on Season 3, their 2nd anniversary, and what changes lie ahead. Season 4 premiers May 9th! In the meantime, be sure to check out the BarONUS zONUS, where you can pay what you want for lifetime access to our monthly bonus episodes! If you feel like reaching out visit postfun.org/raymond to find our many means of communication!
In the Season 3 finale, as Paramount prepares to take the Barone Boys to court over the name of the podcast, Mike sits for a deposition about the show, his past, and Season 3, Episode 26 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “How They Met.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys scramble to contain the fallout from a major political scandal, they try to spin their opinions on Season 3, Episode 25 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Robert Moves Back.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys lend their support to Lynbrook's newest small business, they also find time to ask the people on the street about Season 3, Episode 24 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Dancing with Debra.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / A little bit of Squirrel Nut Zippers Billy Joel's new single “Turn the Lights Back On” has fallen off the Hot 100 but has climbed to number 9 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Body count: 1
As Adam and Alex stroll through the Lynbrook Park Book Fair, they run into their dear friend Joseph Schneider, who happens to have seen Season 3, Episode 23 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Be Nice.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Richard Russo's North Bath Trilogy Billy Joel's new single “Turn the Lights Back on” is holding steady at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Also, Schneider would like to promote the end of US aid to Israel.
As the Barone Boys splinter into competing podcasts, they talk to everyone but each other about Season 3, Episode 22 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Working Girl.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Airplane! clip that you can judge for yourself Billy Joel's new single “Turn the Lights Back on” is at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The Baronmeter average (which someone forgot to say) was 2.6 Body count: 1 doppelganger
As the Barone Boys try their hands at operating a bed and breakfast, they grill their guests about Season 3, Episode 21 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Getaway.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Emeril playing the drums Body count: 1, briefly
As Mike G tells his priest about his sleeping problems, he opens up about Season 3, Episode 20 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Move Over” (which he also happened to talk about with Alex and Adam the night before). raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 2
As the Barone Boys drive their new Toyota Camray to the Impressionist Hall of Fame in Massachusetts, they encounter several people who happen to have seen Season 3, Episode 19 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Big Shots.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Don LaGreca's epic rant Body count: 2+
As Mike G takes most of his nephews on a field trip to Rockville Centre, Adam and Alex do a wellness check on the one he forgot, and believe it or not, everyone they meet along the way has something to say about Season 3, Episode 18 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Ray Home Alone.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 0!
As the Barone Boys take a cruise along the coast of Long Island, they begrudingly gather opinions on Season 3, Episode 17 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Cruising with Marie.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 2-12
As Alex and Mike try to figure out how Adam got elected Mayor of the Year at the lodge, the lodge members share their opinions on Season 3, Episode 16 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Frank's Tribute.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 16-17 Adam Sandler went to the ESPN Zone in Anger Management, not Big Daddy. We regret the error.
As the Barone Boys wait in the wings at their Robert-inspired dance recital, dear friend Valerie Blain (@_val.o5) comes backstage to talk about Season 3, Episode 15, “Robert's Date.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 2
As Alex participates in a mayoral exchange program, Adam and Mike throw a rager at town hall and ask the party-goers for their thoughts on Season 3, Episode 14 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Pants on Fire.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 3
As the Barone Boys host the town's table tennis tournament in the cafegymatorium, some of the deep-cut competitors verbally volley about Season 3, Episode 13 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Ping Pong.” Hand shirt / raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads Body count: 2
As the Barone Boys get concierge tattoos, dear friend Joseph Schneider arrives early to break down Season 3, Episode 12 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Toaster.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys browse hot tubs for Mike G's apartment, they get the whole showroom talking about Season 3, Episode 11 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Apartment.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As Mike G mediates a labor dispute at the Picket Plaza and Adam and Alex try to sell bulk tofu to the people of Lynbrook, public opinion congeals around Season 3, Episode 10 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “No Fat.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads In the time since we recorded this (9/6/23), @EverybodyLovesRaymond360 has posted about the stand-ins, but this is the photo mentioned in this episode. A brief explanation of why this sounds weird is at the end of the episode!
As Mike G awaits a package, Adam and Alex travel to Milwaukee to stage a camping-themed drag show. Along the way, they get a variety of perspectives on Season 3, Episode 9 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Lone Barone.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys give each other feedback, a jury of their peers renders a verdict in the case of Season 3, Episode 8 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Article.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys grapple with Mike G's big move to Rockville Centre, they ask his new roommates for their takes on Season 3, Episode 7 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Moving Out.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / Instagram / Facebook / Threads A t-shirt for grandsons is now available in the store!
As the Barone Boys do more or less what you'd expect three men hosting an improv podcast would do with “condom” as a suggestion, they also seek the general consensus on Season 3, Episode 6 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Halloween Candy.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys host a fancy dinner at Lynbrook Town Hall, they ask their distinguished guests for their observations on Season 3, Episode 5 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Visit.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook / Threads
As the Barone Boys hold an auction to impress Mrs. Sotheby's, the bidders sound off on Season 3, Episode 4 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Getting Even.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook
As Alex and Adam serve school lunches and Mike G babysits some demon spawn, they invite the people of Lynbrook to reflect on Season 3, Episode 3 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Sitter.” raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook
As Alex provides roadside assistance, Mike manages Guinness's longest line, and Adam does a brief stint in hell, they ask the people of Lynbrook for their thoughts on Season 3, Episode 2 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "Driving Frank." raymond@postfun.org / BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook
The Barone Boys are back! Just as Adam, Alex, and Mike G gather in the mayor's office to have a normal and grounded discussion about Season 3, Episode 1, "The Invasion," they're forced to attend to their new duties as Lynbrook's most dedicated public servants. BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook
One year in, Alex leads Adam and Mike in reflecting on the first two seasons, the next seven seasons, and the magic of improv. Season 3 premieres on Thursday, June 8th! Indeed, we're moving to Thursdays! Until then, if you want more of the Barone Boys, check out the BarONUS zONUS, where 7 to 2 bonus episodes are currently waiting for you! As mentioned, you can also kill some time with the archives of the Weekly Undertaking and Mid-Valley Sound, or by visiting us on Instagram and Facebook.
The Barone Boys break down the two-part Season 2 finale of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Wedding.” Not much else happens. BarONUS zONUS / store / Instagram / Facebook
With the Winneraygo in the shop and the election only a week away, the Barone Boys attend Billy Joel's Madison Square Garage Sale and discuss Mike F's appearance on Maury, Alex's thighs, and Adam's big collaboration with the Long Island Railroad. Then it's time to go scene-by-scene through Season 2, Episode 23 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Garage Sale.” They wade into the eternal King of Queens vs. Raymond debate, read the credits of the episode's bevy of guest stars (The Grooch!), and question whether you can say “vasectomy” on CBS. As always, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, Instagram, Facebook, Struck: A Husband's Memoir of Trauma and Triumph, and Sarah Rush's website.
En route to Vehiclepalooza at the Lynbrook Convention Center, the Barone Boys bring the Raycreational to a complete stop on Sunrise Highway to read Mike's mail, reveal Pa Strami's fate, and prove wrong a hateful comment about Roboat Boatrone. Then, it's time to go scene-by-scene through Season 2, Episode 22 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Six Feet Under.” They talk about Ray really being 6'2“, Debra potentially being in the wrong, and of course, Team Creme. The contest was a disaster. If you left us a rating (not a review) on your podcast platform of choice, get in touch for your free merch! In the meantime, as always, we invite you as always to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Barone Boys take to the gentle waves of Long Island Sound in Roboat Boatrone following a violent confrontation in Lynbrook's Baguette District. While the heat on the street dies down, they take the time to go scene by scene through Season 2, Episode 21 of Everybody Loves Raymond, “Traffic School,” with substantial portions of time devoted to Frank's squirrel, why anybody cares about the quality of Robert's teaching, and a glaring error spotted by the Sports Guy. Finally, they send a Baronmeter in a bottle to the Will and Belinda Bates Foundation (no relation) and Lynbrook University with their final thoughts on Ray's performance in this episode. Episode talk starts at 39:49! Leave us a (positive) review on Apple Podcasts between March 15 and April 10, 2023 and you just might get some free merch! We'll announce a randomly selected winner on our Season 2, Episode 22. In the meantime, as always, we invite you as always to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, Instagram, and Facebook!
The longest-running Everybody Loves Raymond podcast in human history continues as the Barone Boys lead off the episode with one of their more TV-MA first segments, talking at length about where Alex has been and why, who or what the Vegans are, and how many knots are currently on Roboat Boatrone. Then, it's time to cover Season 2, Episode 20 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "T-Ball," with talk of Dan Castellaneta as Bryan, the ethics of the snack list, and Frank's friendly fire. Finally, as always, they're legally obligated to rate Ray's performance on the patented Baronmeter. Episode talk starts at 30:25! Leave us a (positive) review on Apple Podcasts between March 15 and April 10, 2023 and you just might get some free merch! We'll announce a randomly selected winner on our Season 2, Episode 22. In the meantime, as always, we invite you as always to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Author Khalonji Bulluck tucks and rolls onto the Raycreational Vehicle to tell Mike and Adam the title of his book, receive a certificate, and reveal whether he's kept in touch with Raymond since his last appearance. Then, it's time to talk about Season 2, Episode 19 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "Good Girls." They discuss the missing cold opens on Paramount+, how old the characters are supposed to be, and why this is one of the best episodes they've seen so far. Episode talk starts at 27:10! Leave us a (positive) review on Apple Podcasts between March 15 and April 10, 2023 and you just might get some free merch! We'll announce a randomly selected winner on our Season 2, Episode 22. In the meantime, as always, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Barone Boys convene in Alex's gorgeous bedroom to do some damage control following a shocking defection from the campaign. Then, it's back to the Winneraygo for a scene-by-scene breakdown of Season 2, Episode 18 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "The Family Bed," with talk of Robert's newspaper, Ray's duplicitly, and of course, the loose juice. Episode talk starts at 31:57! Leave us a (positive) review on Apple Podcasts between March 15 and April 10, 2023 and you just might get some free merch! We'll announce a randomly selected winner on our Season 2, Episode 22. In the meantime, as always, we invite you as always to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Alex and workwear magnate Tyrone Dickie meet at Lynbrook Univeristy's Canada Dry Hall for their first mayoral debate (brought to you by Canada Dry) prior to the 2023 election (brought to you by Canada Dry), moderated impartially by two local journalists. Then, the Barone Boys pick up comedian Joseph Schneider in the Winneraygo to break down Season 2, Episode 17 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "The Ride-Along." They talk about the sociopolitical implications of COPS, Sherri Shepherd's first appearance as Judy, and Schneider joins Mike for another installment of screaming about food continuity. Canada Dry continues to be unaffiliated with this podcast. Episode talk starts at 30:18! Follow Schneider on Twitter, pre-order Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba (not Schneider), and as always, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Barone Boys lay down the gauntlet as Mike F shares the wealth, Alex rises in the polls, and Adam refuses a blood test. Then, it's time to go scene by scene through "The Checkbook" with talk of the state of checks, the return to Nemo's, and Martha Faulkner. Episode talk starts at 30:50! As always, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Theatrical director and returning guest Olivia Hartle brings her perspective (and her famous meatballs) to the Winneraygo for a scene-by-scene breakdown of Season 2, Episode 15 of Everybody Loves Raymond! First, she fills the Barone Boys in on whether she's kept up with Raymond since her last appearance, the Gleeson family, and Oscar® season. Then, it's time to go through "Marie's Meatballs" and discuss the juice bit, a rare reference to the events of a previous episode, and the show's long-awaited acknowledgement of the 1996 Everest disaster. Episode talk starts at 22:33! If you live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, go see the production of Godspell that Olivia is directing, and if you don't, go find some local theater in your area! For our part, as we'll do until the earth splits open and swallows us whole, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Newly-protected witness and new co-host Mike F forces his way into the Winneraygo to discuss where former co-host Mike E has been, Adam makes an announcement about Pa Strami's mayoral campaign, and Alex reveals his running mate. Then, it's time to go scene-by-scene through Season 2 Episode 14 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "Mia Famiglia," featuring a thorough exploration of the eerieness of a cohesive Barone family, the labyrinthine logic of Aunt Sarina ending up on the Barones' doorstep, and everything you ever wanted to know about Argentina Brunetti but were afraid to ask. Episode talk starts at 33:30! As always, we invite you to check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Returning guest Brian Rodriguez joins Alex and Adam in the Raycreational Vehicle to chat about whether he's watched Raymond since his last visit, the Raymond multiverse, and his magical meeting with Phil Rosenthal. Then, it's time to go scene by scene through Season 2, Episode 13 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "Civil Wars," with talk of Alex's favorite cold open of all time, John F. O'Donohue as Harry/Jeb, and the episode's soft stance on the Civil War. Episode talk starts at 24:52! Brian hosts the podcasts High School Slumber Party and Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar, which you can find anywhere you found this. As for us, check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
Writer, actor, artist, & lover Mike Wirsch joins the Barone Boys to share how he met Ray, what he's watching, and his pick for the sexiest Christmas song - fitting for the ensuing scene-by-scene breakdown of Season 2, Episode 12 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "All I Want for Christmas!" They cover Christine Cavanaugh's appearance as Erin, homunculi, and the slightly kinky undertones that emerge in Ray and Debra's sexual dynamic. Plus, Mike W shares the show's second Ray Romano sighting (by a civilian, that is), Mike E leaves mid-show, Alex shows his innonence, and Adam tells the story of his birth. Episode talk starts at 19:55! Mike Wirsch can be found making art on Instagram, theatre-ing at Big Theatre Company, and parodying Mike E's favorite radio personality on TikTok. As always, if you like anything about this show, check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
With the cash from their successful Tupperware party in hand, the Barone Boys consolidate their respective mayoral campaigns under the Tupperware Party banner. Then, Mike fills us in on Macron and Trudeau's visit to Lynbrook, Alex continues to chase Santa's endorsement, and Adam promises to look through his rolodex of at-risk youths to find a mentee for Pa Strami. After that, it's time to go scene-by-scene through "The Letter," Season 2, Episode 11 of Everybody Loves Raymond, from barnyard bingo to dip discontinuity, Ray's surprising maturity, and the return of the Sucrets drawer. As always, check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
The hiatus is over! The Barone Boys reconnect by catching up about their wintertime activities, like the promises Mike made at Geneva Convention II, Alex's latest inroads with Santa, and Adam's announcement of two of Father Strami's running mates. Then, it's time to break down Season 2, Episode 10 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "High School", with spirited discussions about not-yet-special guest star Bob Odenkirk, the fate of Cool Guy, and the Hustle bringing our nation together. Episode talk starts at 38:26! As always, check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Barone Boys gather around a (definitely not stolen from Rockefeller Center) 30-foot Christmas tree to share their holiday travel plans and exchange some appropriate gifts. Then, it's time to go scene-by-scene through Season 2 Episode 9 of Everybody Loves Raymond, "The Gift" - expect talk of the Fruit of the Month callback, the Flying Wallendas, and Ray's final Baronmeter rating of 2022! Episode talk starts at 33:19! We'll be (as the star of Feed the Beast once said) "on a break" until January 11, 2023, when we return with Season 2, Episode 10! Until then, why not check out the BarONUS zONUS? This month, we're playing our first full game of Scruples - all that and more is waiting for you here! As always, check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Barone Boys kick off with a reading from the only children's book to survive the Lynbrook library fire before catching up about Mike's call to the set of Get Out 2, Alex's big bet on the Green Pages, and Adam's next move in the aftermath of the Lynbrook Chip Fest. Then, it's time to go scene-by-scene through Season 2, Episode 8 of Everbody Loves Raymond, "The Children's Book," covering Jackie Collins, Ray's process, and Alex critique of Frank's painting in the long-awaited second installment of Shades of Ray. Episode talk starts at 48:27! Check out the BarONUS zONUS, store, forums, Instagram, and Facebook!
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