Rocky Ragu (S7E13)

Put'em up, Ragu! It's time to cover the episode where Carmine tries out for the lead role in the Rocky Manicotti story, a low budget boxing flick. With the support of Rhonda, Shirley, and the Squignowski Talent Agency of Burbank (STAB), he makes it through the first round of cuts. But during the second call-back an interloper arrives. The two men find themselves roped into a sparring match, with the winner taking the part. Will Carmine finally get his chance in the spotlight? Meanwhile, Lenny and Squiggy's antics cause chaos at the production office, Rhonda finds herself playing the leading lady, and Laverne misinterprets Rhonda's rehearsals with Carmine for his cheating on Shirl.

On pod, we talk the joyous comedic chops, the lovely and lively guest stars (including Lisa going all-out talking about Julie Brown!), and a little bit of moviemaking shop-talk.