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Don't Be Ridiculous: A Perfect Strangers Podcast

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

A fun and tangent filled discussion of every episode of the classic 80s/90s sitcom, Perfect Strangers. Fabian and Aaron are going through the episodes as they aired and are finding that not only does the show hold up, but that it’s funnier now than when they were watching it in their youth. Frequent guests (old fans and new) will bring their own perspective and a good time will be had by all.

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Episodes

"Happy Birthday, Baby" (Season 1, Episode 6) Season Finale!!

December 17, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

In this episode, Aaron and Fabian welcome back, Caitlin Wittlif. This time we’re not talking Dolly Parton, we’re talking birthdays...and also chest hair (lots of chest hair),  the purpose (if any) of printer calculators, and the kindest and most random of Strangers you could find to make a Perfect last minute birthday party. Heckly and Jeckle “The Talking Magpies” Myra Turley in Mad Men www.perfectstrangerspodcast.com MERCH INSTAGRAM SUPPORT THE SHOW TWITTER BLOG Oh and Caitlin's ba...

"Check This" (Season 1, Episode 5)

December 10, 2021 06:05 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

In this episode, Aaron and Fabian participate in their first Podcast Crossover when they are joined by the host of the ultimate 80s/90s nostalgia podcast, Thirty Pop and the creator of Milieu Media, Luke Brawner. We find ourselves in awe of Balki's workout routine (Buttock Pinches) and how Murder, She Wrote was The Walking Dead of the 1980s.  So Many Links! https://thirtypop.com https://milieumedia.com Aaron's appearance on Thirty Pop  "BUTTOCK PINCHES" Murder, She Wrote + Zombies (sor...

Update and Shoutouts From Aaron

December 06, 2021 19:47 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MB

Aaron simultaneously updates us on when episode 5 will drop while also throwing episode 5's guest under the bus. He does so with full permission of said guest host (Luke Brawner) and gives some shoutouts to the listeners.  www.perfectstrangerspodcast.com MERCH INSTAGRAM SUPPORT THE SHOW GUEST CAITLYN IN A MUSIC VIDEO GUEST LEANOR IN A VIRTUAL MUSIC VIDEO  BLOG

"Baby, You Can Drive My Car" (Season 1, Episode 4)

November 19, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

In this episode, Fabian and Aaron are joined by Leanor Ortega Till of the one and only Five Iron Frenzy. Naturally the discussion “steers” towards our unique experiences learning to drive (like say in a cemetery), taking (and maybe failing) our driver’s exam, and what we all thought was going to happen to that grapefruit. And then there’s a little ska talk, but not that much.  Leanor's Band - www.fiveironfrenzy.com Leanor's other band, Fast Feeling Leanor's Ska Doc, "Pick It Up: Ska In Th...

"First Date" (Season 1, Episode 3)

November 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

In this episode, Aaron and Fabian welcome Seth Banister. It’s a real nostalgia feast for the ears as we discuss some famous Chicago Bears, odd and ancient (70s!) beer commercials, ED-209, and how Cousin Larry is really a sort of mirror reflection of any of us who've ever found ourselves wrestling with adulthood while clinging tightly to all of our childhood issues and fears. Fun times. Links: Schlitz Beer Commercial Schlitz Beer Buffalo Commercial The Commercials That Killed Schlitz? Te...

"Picture This" (Season 1, Episode 2)

November 05, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

In this episode, Fabian and Aaron are joined by their first (and so far greatest?) guest, Caitlin Wittlif. As our resident Dolly Parton super fan (super fan in residence), she drops all of the fantastic Dolly knowledge we didn’t know we needed. Our relative ages become a talking point which leads to Aaron getting a nickname that is much less cooler than Fabian’s and it better not stick around.  Check Out The Shirt We Made For Just This Episode! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (The book ...

Update On Where to Watch Perfect Strangers

October 25, 2021 22:10 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

UPDATE: Just as we start to publish episodes, we discover that Perfect Strangers is no longer available for streaming at this time. HBO Max seems to be the best guess as to the new home of the show that our show is about. For those that are interested, the show is available for purchase via services such as Apple TV, Amazon, and YouTube. Hope you'll join us and stay tuned! Check out our March at - https://www.teepublic.com/user/don-t-be-ridiculous-a-perfect-strangers-podcast Find us (and o...

"Knock Knock, Who's There?" (Season 1, Episode 1)

October 25, 2021 21:09 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

In our premier episode, Aaron and Fabian chat about how the show holds up and is even funnier to us now than when we were kiddos. We also introduce a killer nick name for Fabian, learn about a strangely specific and accurate to Chicago prop detail and start counting the number of times Balki says “Don’t Be Ridiculous!” Oh, and yeah, we discuss that time Aaron crashed his car into Fabian's.  Original Perfect Strangers opening credits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz29uticRHQ Support the...

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