TGI Podcast
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA podcast that dives into some of the top holiday episodes (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) from the 1990s era of TGIF and more!
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26. Scrubs: My Own Personal Jesus
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back to another CHRISTMAS IN JULY episode! This week we are diving into Scrubs for the first time! Matt talks about his newfound love of Scrubs, how Donald Faison absolutely CRUSHED it in this episode and how the Christmas feels really are top-notch in this one. As always, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we will send you a FREE TGI Podcast sticker!
25. Everybody Loves Raymond: The Ball
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 18.1 MBWelcome back to another Christmas in July edition of TGI Podcast! This week we are going back to the world of Everybody Loves Raymond for the first time since covering Snow Day back in January 2021. This week we talk about whether or not it is okay to fib to your kids, why Everybody Loves Raymond had a "realness" to the show in comparison to other family sitcoms of that era and how Frank and Ray had one of the best sweet moments we've covered so far on the podcast. Be sure to continue to l...
24. Blossom: It's a Marginal Life
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 23.9 MBHappy Christmas in July! To kick off this fun month we have planned we are covering the one and only Christmas episode from Blossom! This week we talk about how Joey Lawrence may only be able to act when his character has his own name, how this episode gave us Married With Children vibes and, of course, determine whether or not this should be deemed a Christmas classic. As always, be sure to rate and review the podcast if you haven't already and follow us on both Instagram and Facebook. ...
23. Home Improvement: 'Twas the Blight Before Christmas (BONUS)
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBHappy Leon Day! As a special treat for making it to the halfway point until Christmas, we are covering 'Twas the Blight Before Christmas from the third season of Home Improvement. In this episode we discuss what Leon Day actually is, why Tim believing Wilson said "ESPN" is hilarious, how long Tim has been battling Doc Johnson and Matt reveals what very well may be his favorite quote from a Christmas television episode EVER. Be sure to leave us a review and if you do you can receive a FRE...
22. Saved By The Bell: Graduation
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MBHappy June and that means this is the month of graduation! For the first time we are tackling "Saved By The Bell" for an episode of the podcast. This week, Matt talks about what the show itself means to him, how Saved By The Bell always had some sort of plot hole and why this very well may be a perfect episode of the long-running teen series. Matt also talks about what is coming later this month in the form of a bonus episode and what fun stuff is planned for the month of July - where the p...
21. Full House: Prom Night
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome back and Happy May! In this week's episode, we are going back to the world of Full House to cover a very special Prom episode. This episode comes from Season 6 and features an array of outlandish 90s fashion. In this episode, Matt discusses what he feels is the stupidest storyline he has covered to date, how he can't believe DJ would take back Steve so easily and how one of the character's wore something he likely was rocking back in first grade. Additionally, Matt talks about what ...
20. The Drew Carey Show: The Easter Show
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBHappy Easter, ya'll! This week we are discussing "The Easter Show" from the sixth season of The Drew Carey Show. Matt talks about his history with the show in general, how much Drew's friends are jerks, why he wanted to turn the episode off within the first five minutes and, of course, determines whether or not this should be deemed an Easter classic! In addition to discussions about this episode of The Drew Carey Show, Matt also talks about what is coming ahead in the future on the podcas...
19. Home Improvement: Desperately Seeking Willow
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBHappy March and Happy early St. Patrick's Day! We are back with another month and another holiday to celebrate as we count down to the 'Ber months later this year. This week we are going back to the land of Home Improvement to cover 'Desperately Seeking Willow' from Season 7 of the show. Matt discusses a classic joke about a man from Nantucket, talks about how Tim has some Ric Flair in him in this episode and, as always, determines whether or not this should be deemed a holiday classic. Po...
18. Boy Meets World: First Girlfriends' Club
February 14, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MBTGI Podcast is BACK with an early episode to celebrate Valentine's Day! In this episode, Matt heads back to the land of Boy Meets World to discuss 'First Girlfriends' Club' from Season 5 of the show. This episode features discussions about terrible plot lines, how Jack hit a classic sitcom trope we saw earlier in the year in a Full House episode and why money is better than chocolate. As always, we end the podcast by determining whether this episode should be deemed a Valentine's Day classi...
17. The Simpsons: I Love Lisa
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 25 MBHappy February and Happy Valentine's Day Month! To kick off the latest holiday, Matt is diving into the world of The Simpsons for the first time on this podcast to cover 'I Love Lisa' from the show's fourth season. Matt discusses why Ralph Wiggum is one of the most lovable characters in TV history, how The Simpsons may have inspired Breaking Bad and how The Simpsons can continue to bring so much joy all these years later. Just as we do every week, we also determine if this should be a Holid...
16. How I Met Your Mother: Monday Night Football
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome back to a brand new episode of TGI Podcast! With the NFL Playoffs in the forefront and the Super Bowl on the horizon, we are covering 'Monday Night Football' from Season 2 of How I Met Your Mother. In this episode, Matt explains his love for HIMYM, why the finale was not as bad as everyone says it was and explains how the Sensory Deprivator 5000 is one of the funniest parts of the show as a whole. Matt also determines whether or not this should be deemed a 'classic' episode for anyo...
15. Everybody Loves Raymond: Snow Day
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBTGI Podcast is back to kick off the new year with brand new content! With the 'Ber months sadly in the rearview mirror, we are now looking ahead to what 2021 will bring. To begin this year we are venturing into the world of Everybody Loves Raymond to cover the episode titled 'Snow Day' from the show's sixth season. In this episode Matt discusses his history with the show itself, he breaks down some middle-aged dance moves and explains why drunk Ray Barone is the best Ray Barone. In addition...
14. Full House: Happy New Year
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBHappy New Year from TGI Podcast! Hopefully, 2021 ends a little bit better than 2020! In this week's episode we are discussing 'Happy New Year' from Season 4 of Full House. In this episode we discuss why Joey was never allowed to have joy in his life in this show, how Michelle is basically every adult's spirit animal in a particular scene and why Comet is the best TV dog. As always, we also determine whether or not this episode is a holiday classic. As we are set to get out of the holiday mont...
13. Home Improvement: Yule Better Watch Out (BONUS)
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBMerry Christmas! As a special bonus we are dropping a second episode this week ahead of the big day! For this episode we are heading back into the world of Home Improvement and covering 'Yule Better Watch Out' from the first season of the show. We discuss how Mark has one of the best comebacks we've heard for his brothers, why people call the Fire Department when they get their tongue stuck to something and Matt looks back fondly on malls at Christmas time. As always, we will also decide if...
12. The King of Queens: Noel Cowards
December 22, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBChristmas week is finally upon us and we are veering off our regular path to cover an episode of The King of Queens! The episode is from the first season of the show and is titled 'Noel Cowards.' Matt isn't afraid to let his bias for The King of Queens show, but is that enough to earn a 'You Got it Dude'? This week we reveal the best rant the show ever had, discuss how the Heffernans are no strangers to the car dealership and, of course, determine whether or not the episode can be deemed a...
11. Step By Step: Christmas Story (feat. Anthony Caruso of Tis the Podcast)
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome back to another week of the TGI Podcast! In this episode, we welcome Anthony Caruso from Tis The Podcast to discuss 'Christmas Story' from the third season of Step By Step. Anthony and I discuss how the show itself is greatly overlooked, how we both had devised Christmas morning plans with our sisters growing up and of course determine whether or not this episode is a Christmas classic! Be sure to stick around to the end for promos for a pair of terrific Christmas podcasts with Chr...
10. Friendship, For Example, Is a Real Gift
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome back to another week of TGI Podcast! Somehow we are already into the second week of December and that means are second Christmas-focused episode is here! This week we are going back to Boy Meets World for the first time since October to cover 'Santa's Little Helper' from Season 1 of the series. In addition to determining if this is a holiday classic, we discuss how much money a dictionary really costs, who had true Christmas spirit and if Morgan was justified in her belief that she ...
10. Boy Meets World: Santa's Little Helper
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome back to another week of TGI Podcast! Somehow we are already into the second week of December and that means are second Christmas-focused episode is here! This week we are going back to Boy Meets World for the first time since October to cover 'Santa's Little Helper' from Season 1 of the series. In addition to determining if this is a holiday classic, we discuss how much money a dictionary really costs, who had true Christmas spirit and if Morgan was justified in her belief that she ...
9. You Don't Analyze Miracles, You Just Believe in Them
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 27 MBIt is FINALLY December and we are jumping into our first Christmas episode of the year! This week we tackle 'Have Yourself A Very Winslow Christmas' from the second season of Family Matters. We talk about how this episode gives us all the feels, how Freddy Teddy is just a ripoff of Teddy Ruxpin and try to understand why everyone was so mean to Steve Urkel. As always, we will also determine if this episode is a holiday classic or one worth passing on. Be sure to give us a like on Facebook an...
9. Family Matters: Have Yourself A Very Winslow Christmas
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 27 MBIt is FINALLY December and we are jumping into our first Christmas episode of the year! This week we tackle 'Have Yourself A Very Winslow Christmas' from the second season of Family Matters. We talk about how this episode gives us all the feels, how Freddy Teddy is just a ripoff of Teddy Ruxpin and try to understand why everyone was so mean to Steve Urkel. As always, we will also determine if this episode is a holiday classic or one worth passing on. Be sure to give us a like on Facebook an...
8. Home Improvement: A Frozen Moment
November 26, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Today we have a special bonus episode of Home Improvement to celebrate one of the most indulgent holidays on the calendar. This special bonus episode is from Season 3 of the series and is titled 'A Frozen Moment.' In this episode we breakdown why a television in the bathroom is the ultimate goal, what makes Home Improvement such a relatable show and expand on how this episode does such a great job of combining both Thanksgiving and Christmas into one nostalgia-filled ha...
8. We Thought You Said We Could All Be Elvis
November 26, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Today we have a special bonus episode of Home Improvement to celebrate one of the most indulgent holidays on the calendar. This special bonus episode is from Season 3 of the series and is titled 'A Frozen Moment.' In this episode we breakdown why a television in the bathroom is the ultimate goal, what makes Home Improvement such a relatable show and expand on how this episode does such a great job of combining both Thanksgiving and Christmas into one nostalgia-filled ha...
7. Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 26.8 MBHappy Thanksgiving week! In this week's episode the TGI Podcast is diving into the world of Sabrina The Teenage Witch for the lone Thanksgiving episode of the series titled 'Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry.' We discuss the crazy lengths this episode went to in order to pack a convoluted storyline into a half-hour show, why Harvey really should not have taken Sabrina back and how this episode may have spawned the first Snapchat filter way back in 1999. We also drop a hint toward a spe...
7. The Hardest Part of Breaking Up is Casting the Perfect Spell
November 24, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 26.8 MBHappy Thanksgiving week! In this week's episode the TGI Podcast is diving into the world of Sabrina The Teenage Witch for the lone Thanksgiving episode of the series titled 'Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry.' We discuss the crazy lengths this episode went to in order to pack a convoluted storyline into a half-hour show, why Harvey really should not have taken Sabrina back and how this episode may have spawned the first Snapchat filter way back in 1999. We also drop a hint toward a spe...
6. Perfect Strangers: A Wild Turkey Thanksgiving
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MBTGI Podcast jumps into the world of Perfect Strangers in this week's episode as we creep closer to Thanksgiving! We discuss the 'Wild Turkey' episode of the sitcom and determine if it will give you the Thanksgiving feels! Matt discusses the episode as a whole, his history with the show AND discusses how YOU can get your very own TGI Podcast sticker for free!
5. A Full House Miracle of Thanksgiving
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week's episode features the first guests of the podcast! Matt is joined by his friends Ben and Scott to discuss "The Miracle of Thanksgiving" from Full House's first season. The trio discusses how much is too much when it comes to gut-wrenching moments in a sitcom, whether or not Uncle Jesse partied hard on Black Wednesday and they ultimately determine if this episode should be deemed a Thanksgiving classic!
A Full House Miracle of Thanksgiving
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week's episode features the first guests of the podcast! Matt is joined by his friends Ben and Scott to discuss "The Miracle of Thanksgiving" from Full House's first season. The trio discusses how much is too much when it comes to gut-wrenching moments in a sitcom, whether or not Uncle Jesse partied hard on Black Wednesday and they ultimately determine if this episode should be deemed a Thanksgiving classic!
4. A Mr. Belvedere Thanksgiving: The Letter
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBOctober is now in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving is on the horizon! TGI Podcast veered off its original course and is diving headfirst into Thanksgiving this week! This week features the only Thanksgiving episode of the late 80s classic sitcom show Mr. Belvedere. As always, we will determine if this is a holiday classic worth turning on while devouring your turkey this Thanksgiving. Inside you'll find a boy desperate to please his father with his sports success, steroids jokes and on...
A Mr. Belvedere Thanksgiving: The Letter
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBOctober is now in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving is on the horizon! TGI Podcast veered off its original course and is diving headfirst into Thanksgiving this week! This week features the only Thanksgiving episode of the late 80s classic sitcom show Mr. Belvedere. As always, we will determine if this is a holiday classic worth turning on while devouring your turkey this Thanksgiving. Inside you'll find a boy desperate to please his father with his sports success, steroids jokes and on...
3. A Home Improvement Halloween BONUS
October 31, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this special bonus episode for Halloween, TGI Podcast dives into Tim Allen and Home Improvement. 'The Haunting of Taylor House' offers up nonstop action, plenty of jokes and a severed head! If you love 90s sitcoms and Halloween then this episode is for you. Settle in to find out if it gets a "You got it dude!" or a "No way, Jose!" in the rankings! In addition to discussing the Home Improvement episode, TGI Podcast also discusses a special project that combines punk rock music and A Chris...
A Home Improvement Halloween BONUS
October 31, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this special bonus episode for Halloween, TGI Podcast dives into Tim Allen and Home Improvement. 'The Haunting of Taylor House' offers up nonstop action, plenty of jokes and a severed head! If you love 90s sitcoms and Halloween then this episode is for you. Settle in to find out if it gets a "You got it dude!" or a "No way, Jose!" in the rankings! In addition to discussing the Home Improvement episode, TGI Podcast also discusses a special project that combines punk rock music and A Chris...
A Boy Meets World Halloween: The Witches of Pembrook
October 27, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20 MBFor episode 2 of the TGI Podcast we are stepping into the land of Boy Meets World. Witches are aplenty, Eric is as goofy as ever, Topanga pilots an airplane and Candace Cameron Bure dukes it out with Melissa Joan Hart to prove which witch is the best witch!
2. A Boy Meets World Halloween: The Witches of Pembrook
October 27, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20 MBFor episode 2 of the TGI Podcast we are stepping into the land of Boy Meets World. Witches are aplenty, Eric is as goofy as ever, Topanga pilots an airplane and Candace Cameron Bure dukes it out with Melissa Joan Hart to prove which witch is the best witch!
A Full House Halloween: Divorce Court
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBIn the first full-length episode of TGI Podcast, we talk about the Season 3 episode of Full House titled Divorce Court. Will the first episode be deemed a "You got it dude!" or a "No way Jose"? Tune in to find out!
1. A Full House Halloween: Divorce Court
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBIn the first full-length episode of TGI Podcast, we talk about the Season 3 episode of Full House titled Divorce Court. Will the first episode be deemed a "You got it dude!" or a "No way Jose"? Tune in to find out!
TGI Podcast: An Introduction
October 14, 2020 21:49 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThere were few things better in the early 1990s than a Friday night spent in front of the TV watching TGIF. Since I long for those nights spent in front of the TV watching wholesome family sitcoms, I thought there was no better time than now to hop on the podcast train! This short clip is an introduction to the newly formed TGI Podcast and what to expect in the future.