The Martin Show Podcast

After a much needed three month-ish hiatus, The Martin Show Podcast is finally back with the classic episode, which aired March 9, 1995. Martin's past comes back to hunt him down after five hard long years in lockdown. That ain't no damn puppy…it's a Mad Dog!!!!! This episode guest stars the late Gary Coleman and Guy Torry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

For our special Mother's Day podcast, we look back on the gem that Gina accidentally takes from Mama Payne…her Ruby. This hilarious episode, which aired October 17, 1993, guest stars comedian Andy Kindler. Happy Mother's Day to all the true gems of the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this comical episode, that aired on November 5, 1995, Gina becomes the first and last member of the Real Housewives of Detroit after Martin accidentally gets her fired for working too much overtime. This episode marks the return of Bruh Man (Reginald Ballard). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this very special episode, which aired February 25, 1996, Martin's surprise party request is met with surprise reactions when Gina tries to plan it with his “friends.” In this podcast, we not only commemorate Martin Lawrence the comedian, but also Martin the man while simultaneously celebrating the four year anniversary of the Martin Show Podcast. Happy Birthday Martin!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this classic episode, which aired November 7, 1996, Martin, Tommy , and Cole find themselves on the frontlines in the Battle of the Sexes. This episode stars the gold medal winning 1996 U.S. Women's Basketball Team players Dawn Staley, Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, and Teresa Edwards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this classic episode, which aired on April 1, 1993, we take a deep dive into Pam's dating life, or lack thereof, and watch her love reach new heights…more like from the mountain tops of the Himalayas. Rest in peace, Sean Lampkin (Nipsey). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this hilarious episode, which aired January 19, 1995, Gina, Pam, Sheneneh, and Laquita pledge their allegiance to the Ladies League of Detroit. This podcast is dedicated to my sister. Happy Birthday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode, which aired April 6, 1995, we dine at Detroits's very exclusive Marty Mar's Meatloaf and Waffles. The greatest trick this restaurant ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist…and like that, it's gone! This episode guest stars Garrett Morris, Dartanyan Edmonds, Stacii Jae Johnson, and MC Hammer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode, which aired September 9, 1995, Martin learns the hard way that pride comes before the fall…and he falls deep…REALLY deep in the murky waters of a pool shark. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

Reunited and it feels so…Pretty Ricky. In this classic episode, which aired August 29, 1993, Martin, Tommy, and Cole head down memory lane as they prepare for their high school reunion. But Gina? She turns out to be the real show stopper of the night. This episode guest stars Wendy Raquel Robinson (Vanessa) and Miguel A Nuñez Jr. (Pretty Ricky). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

It's Sunday Funday in this classic episode, which aired May 13, 1993. Martin, and the crew get ready to praise the Lord. But, after hearing about Mama Payne's suspicious financial behavior, they take a detour to her new church where the Reverend Leon Lonnie Love (played by David Alan Grier) presides. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this hysterical episode, which aired February 9, 1995, Martin and Gina invite their exes to dinner to play a jealousy game…a tragic game that they soon realize has no winners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

As we give in, or give up, on our New Year's resolutions, Martin reminds us what happens when we take our workout plan to the extreme. This hysterical episode aired on October 24, 1993 and guest stars Charnele Brown (A Different World) and Reginald Ballard as Bruh Man. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

After a long (that's an understatement) hiatus, we are finally back with our BIG return. In this episode, which aired September 23, 1995, the late Christopher Wallace, know as the Notorious B.I.G. visits the Motor City to find a background singer. This leads to a string of hilarious, misfortunate events for Martin, Gina, Tommy, Cole, and Pam! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

We're back for our spooky Halloween podcast, which aired October 31, 1996. Martin, Gina, Tommy, Cole, and Pam take a detour before going to Nipsey's Halloween party, arriving at a house of horrors, recently purchased by Martin and Gina. This episode guest stars Mr. T. Happy Halloween! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

After our brief (not really) hiatus, the Martin Show Podcast is back with this classic episode, which aired December 10, 1995. The arrival of the Nefertiti 2000 bed leads to a disaster, as Martin, Tommy and Pam put their heads together, to save Gina from being trapped in the hills of North Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this Father's Day episode, which aired November 3, 1994, Martin is thrust into fatherhood, after learning that he may have a 10-year-old son, Marvin. This news collides with a visit from Gina's mother, played by Judyann Elder, whose acting credits can be found in the podcast episode, “Thanks For Nothing.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

This hysterical episode, which aired January 16, 1994, serves as a new take on the franchise show Law and Order. Martin finds himself as lead detective in a real life “who dunnit” as he seeks to solve the case of his missing CD player. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

To joint account, or not to joint account? That is one of the many questions we pose in this hilarious episode as the joining of Martin and Gina's finances can only be summed up in the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1997 song: “Mo' Money Mo Problems.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

Four words: DID YOU MISS ME? In this classic episode, which aired November 7, 1993, Martin faces the reality that his career is stuck in a rut. Martin is forced to face his depression head on manifested in the form of Varnel Hill, the hottest man in show business, played by comedian Tommy Davidson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In the second act of this hilarious episode, which aired November 14, 1993, Martin and his friends head to Hollywood as he follows his dreams...which turns out to be a nightmare. With musical guests Jodeci, and guest starring Tommy Davidson and Fred Berry, this episode closes out this two part classic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

For our Christmas podcast to close out the year, we unwrap a special episode, which aired February 23, 1995. Tommy and Cole bare gifts that would put Santa to shame, as they compete to become Martin's best man. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

On this podcast, we pay tribute to the late John Witherspoon, who guest starred in this classic Thanksgiving episode, which aired November 21, 1993. As Martin's rambunctious Uncle Junior and cousin Sonny crash the dinner, Gina, her parents, and Pam begin to feel the PAYNE!!!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this classic episode, which aired on February 2, 1995, Martin fights the power, as he and his friends become powerless in a rift between them and his shady landlord. This episode poses the question: How far will one go, to not pay the five? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

For our special not-so-Halloween podcast, this episode, which aired on September 24, 1992, finds Martin, and his friends, stuck in a real nightmare as they are forced to flush their plans down a broken toilet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this rather salacious episode, which aired December 12, 1993, Pam poses a challenge to test how deep Martin and Gina's love truly is. Agreeing to abstain from sex, Martin and Gina hilariously try to seduce each other to go deep...deep, under the sheets! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

As we kick off this Labor Day holiday podcast edition, we search for answers to one of the greatest conundrums in TV history: Tommy's Job. Get A Job aired on Fox, November 17, 1994. This podcast includes interviews from Thomas Mikal Ford, an introduction to Hustle Man, and concludes with a special song dedicated to Tommy's Job...which means we ain't got no song! RIP Tommy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this classic episode written by Martin Lawrence, which aired February 27, 1994, we revisit one of the most unmatched boxing fights in television history: Martin “Raw Dog” Payne and Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns in the fight known as The Brawl For It All! We also dig deep into the boxing archives with sound bites from a young Tommy Hearns, one of his rivals Sugar Ray Leonard, and his trainer Emanuel Steward, who led the infamous Krunk Gym. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode, which originally aired April 22, 1993, Martin and his friends are forced to face some huge challenges in small packages. The late rapper, Bushwick Bill, stars as Tommy's foil in this hilarious episode.  We're also introduced to another iconic, recurring Martin character, from this prolific series. RIP Bushwick Bill. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this hilarious episode, which aired November 10, 1994, Martin finds out the meaning of what it feels like when cash rules everything around him.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode, which aired September 12, 1993, we meet Bruh Man (Reginald Ballard) for the first time as Martin shares the gift of pay-per-view with friends and coworkers by hosting a fight party...IF YOU GOT 10 DOLLARS!!!!!! Happy Birthday Randy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode, Martin channels his inner Johnnie Cochran as he defends himself in court against the injustice of a traffic violation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

Five Words: “ That ain't no damn puppy!!!!”. Enough said. Khaliah serves as our first guest co-host as we reflect on this epic episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

We're back at The Palace of Auburn Hills with the Detroit Pistons. In this episode Pam finally gets the man of her dreams...and falls in love. Martin falls in love with a skybox. Will Pam or Martin get to live happily ever after? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

In this episode we learn how deep Gina's love really is for Martin as she pays off her debts working in Sheneneh's Sho' Nuff Hair Salon to get some misplaced Pistons/Bulls courtside tickets! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message

Do You Remember the Time?: In this first podcast episode we look back on how Martin and Gina first met...if we can get the story straight! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themartinshowpodcast/message