We Judge a Show by its Pilot

Ep. 62 - The Jeffersons

Hilarious. Unforgettable. Groundbreaking. Just a few words that describe one of the most popular TV shows of the 1970s, The Jeffersons. Like most of Norman Lear's sitcoms, The Jeffersons tackled subjects that reflected the times and it started many conversations. Along with the pilot, we discuss the impact that shows like The Jeffersons had on society, Anna talks about visiting New York in the 70s, and we contemplate if we're too afraid to have certain conversations today. Come take a listen!

Ep. 61 - New Girl

New Year, new episode, New Girl! We're starting 2025 with a feel-good sitcom that will warm your heart. A show that is so sweet, it might give you a toothache. We follow Jess as she navigates being single after a bad breakup and her adventures with her 3 new roommates as they help her re-enter the single world. Along with the pilot, we talk New Years Resolutions, more roommate stories, and much more because we got sidetracked many times this episode but it was worth it. Come take a listen!

Ep. 60 - Sex and the City

Let us be the last podcast you listen to in 2024! We're closing out the year where it all began, with Sex and the City. Should Carrie have ended up with Big? Did Carrie get a proper ending or was it a little too rushed? We both share our opinion on the subject and we also reveal what the theme for January will be! Happy New Year! 

Ep. 59 - Game of Thrones

Happy Holidays! Our gift to you is a new episode and this one was a doozy! Hands down one of the most polarizing final seasons and series finales of all time, Game of Thrones. We even have pretty polarizing opinions on the subject. Just letting everyone know, we go off on some Game of Thrones tangents for this episode along with discussing gift exchange games and why we like or dislike them. Come take a listen!

Ep. 58 - M*A*S*H

It would seem silly to do a month dedicated to series finales and not cover the most watched series finale of all time, MASH. With over 105 million people tuning in, it is the most watched scripted tv program of all time. Along with the series finale, Anna looks back on when she originally watched the series finale and all the memories that came back while watching. Come take a listen!

Ep. 57 - Mad Men

Continuing Series Finale Month, we are having some cocktails and returning to the office with Mad Men. Starting out in the conservative 1960 and ending the series in the much more casual, laid back 1970. Don is having an identity crisis. Betty comes face to face with her own mortality. Joan and Peggy are finding their own path to success. And Pete... well, who actually cares about Pete? Anna reflects on watching the series finale when it originally aired and how the show resonates with her being a child of the 70's. And Jeff had to edit so much of himself during the plot summary, he vows to never drink while recording ever again! Come take a listen! 

Ep. 56 - Boy Meets World

"Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good." Mr. Feeny's famous last words during the final scene of one of Jeff's all-time favorite shows. Another emotional episode headed your way as we cruise through Series Finale Month with Boy Meets World. Along with the series finale, Jeff opens up about how special this show is to him and why. Despite never watching the entire series, Anna still gets in her feels as well. Do yourself a favor and watch the series finale of Boy Meets World... but listen to this episode first! Come take a listen!

Ep. 55 - Schitt's Creek

We're continuing Series Finale Month with another one of our all-time favorites, Schitt's Creek! This was a show that came out of nowhere for a lot of us Americans, so much so that most of us didn't discover it until the series was almost over. Along with the series finale, we discuss our love for this show and everything that comes with it. Come take a listen!

Ep. 54 - The Wonder Years

This is going to be an emotional month for both of us as we delve into one of Jeff's all-time favorite series finales, The Wonder Years. It's 1973 and Kevin is working a summer job but is contemplating his future. Not everything turns out like you plan and Kevin learns this the hard way. On today's episode, we mostly talk about what we thought of the series finale, if we agree with how it ended, and we briefly talk about summer jobs. Jeff even gets a little choked up at the end while reading the final narration of Adult Kevin. Come take a listen!

Ep. 53 - Gilmore Girls

We're kicking off Series Finale Month with one of Anna's favorite shows, Gilmore Girls. One of the more polarizing series finales, you either loved it or hated it but we both fall somewhere in the middle. Rory is saying goodbye to her mother, her family, and the people of Stars Hollow to pursue her dreams but it isn't easy for anyone, especially the townspeople who are REALLY involved in her life. Along with the series finale, we share our personal history with transitioning to a new city, surprise parties, and much more! Come take a listen!