Jaime and Robert grew up watching The Golden Girls, but didn't always understand the jokes and references. In this podcast they recap episodes armed with their new knowledge of 1980's pop culture and politics.
On a very special episode of Wait, I Don't Get It we apply our format to Hell in a Handbag's performance of their own original Golden Girls productions.
Big Daddy comes to town and has some news (again)! Dorothy and Rose enter a songwriting competition.
Dorothy's friend Jean comes to visit, and develops feelings for Rose.
While trying to save an oak tree, Rose accidentally kills a grumpy neighbour.
Dorothy asks Blanche to go out with Stan, but is upset when she has a good time.
The girls are arrested for prostitution on their way to a party hosted by Burt Reynolds.
Robert and Jaime look back at some of their favourite Rose Nylund moments.
Dorothy's new man stirs up some controversy. Blanche tries to sell Rose her car.
As the saying goes, better late than...pregnant? It's a few days late, but this episode is lots of fun! Listen to find out what a ditty bag is, who Robert thinks should be the Italian Mary Poppins, and which Canadian Lady Macbeth has a lot in common with! Email: widgipodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @widgipodcastArtwork: Nicole Braden
Guess who's back? Stan! There's an Eminem pun in there somewhere but we can't find it. Join us for an episode where we find out if Mr. Wizard is the Thermos mascot, whether or not Camp Snoopy is sleep away camp, and why President Truman had such a high approval rating.
Did a doctor really used to drive around performing lobotomies in the back of his van? What role do ants play in the afterlife? Is there a difference between gargoyles and grotesques? You'll have to listen and find out!Email: widgipodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @widgipodcast
This episode has references coming faster than a St. Olafian trying to lead a herring to water! If you're quarantining for COVID we have some tips for trimming your own bangs, and a list of books that apparently everybody needs to read. Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719216Email: widgipodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @widgipodcast
The girls come home from a concert to find that they've been robbed! Turns out Robert has a lot of experience with that. We delve into the secrets that Big Mink doesn't want you to know about, and find out some useful information about what makes burglars less likely to target your house. Instagram: @widgipodcastEmail: widgipodcast@gmail.com
The girls enter a bowling competition and shenanigans ensue. We start to notice a pattern with Robert; go back and listen from episode 1 and count how many times Robert says "Sorry to interrupt you but..." He's the Kanye of our podcast! Email: widgipodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @widgipodcastFacebook: Wait, I Don't Get It
If you've been dying to know what hairstyle baby Robert was sporting back in the day then this is the episode for you! If you don't care then not to worry, there's lots of other stuff happening to keep you entertained!
Have you ever wanted to go do something fun but you had to wash your hair...every day...for the rest of your life? Rose knows the struggle!
Episode 4 is light on references, but offers some thought provoking questions about organ donation, and some interesting advice from Jaime's dad. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to see our posts that go with the references from the episode! @widgipodcast
Robert has a rough episode where he needs to apologize to New Jersey, and somehow went his entire life not realizing that Sophia carries her purse everywhere.
From bird facts to musical acts, and a side trip for some B. D. Wong appreciation, episode 2 is full of references and introduces an important character!
It's the pilot episode of The Golden Girls as well as the pilot episode of Wait I Don't Get It, and both shows are trying to figure out what the hell they're doing!