No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld. After sitting down and watching every episode, hosts Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell will talk about what bits still work, what worked back then, and things that are so cringe that they probably should never have been part of the show.. ...
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"Frank has become too much to handle, leaving Dennis and Dee with no other option than to quit their jobs and go on welfare." -Original Air Date: 7/6/2006- This week we're talking about Dennis and Dee Go On Welfare, what a "hot shot" is, having to call people out for using slurs in real life and Philly cheesesteaks. This is No Hugging, No Learning,…
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"The gang discovers they may lose part of their bar due to a zoning mishap and an overzealous new business neighbor, and use unorthodox measures to remedy the situation." -Original Air Date: 6/29/2006- This week we're talking about The Gang Goes Jihad, Tim's struggles with building a new deck, the chronicles of Yard Dad and a great idea (according …
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"The gang discovers the perks of being handicapped when Charlie becomes wheelchair-bound after getting hit by Dennis' car. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee's estranged father, Frank Reynolds, returns to town to reconnect with his kids." -Original Air Date: 6/29/2006- This week we're talking about Charlie Gets Crippled, an answer to the Ivy-League question…
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"The gang learns that Charlie and Mac's high school gym teacher has been accused of molestation and they get worried when Charlie reacts oddly to the news." -Original Air Date: 9/13/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us know what you…
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"Mac and Dennis pretend to be acquainted with a patron found dead in their bar in order to get closer to the dead man's granddaughter." -Original Air Date: 9/6/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials…
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"When Paddy's is robbed, Charlie and Mac suspect it was an inside job, and Dennis decides to protect the place by purchasing a firearm, but gets trigger happy instead." -Original Air Date: 8/30/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us k…
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"The gang learns that Charlie might have cancer and hatches a plan to alleviate his anguish." -Original Air Date: 8/23/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials bel…
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Underage Drinking: A National Concern (S1E3)
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48:34"After noticing a rise in underage patron, the gang decides to make a few accommodating adjustments for their younger crowd." -Original Air Date: 8/16/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know wh…
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"A girl from Charlie's past appears claiming that the pair once had a child and it's time for Charlie to take responsibility." -Original Air Date: 8/11/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know w…
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"When the waitress that Charlie has a crush on overhears him making an inappropriate comment, Charlie along with Mac seeks out black friends to prove that he is not a racist." -Original Air Date: 8/4/2005- We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We a…
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We, of course, have to wrap up Season 12 and Curb Your Enthusiasm as a whole with our homework and episode rankings... But we're also gonna give you a first preview into what show we'll be covering next! Let us know what you think on our socials below! Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon! You can now join the It's a Hyundai t…
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"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl." -Original Air Date: 4/7/2024- This week we're (still) talking about No Lessons Learned, a background on Journey Gunderson, the difference between millennial and gen-z hand hearts and a thrilling conclusion to Curb Your Enthus-AI-sum. This …
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"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl." -Original Air Date: 4/7/2024- This week we're talking about No Lessons Learned, the Ben Stiller and Jack Black movie "Envy", low-calorie spray condiments and gift-giving holidays for you and your spouse. And yes, we're doing a two-parter f…
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"A misunderstanding with a masseuse threatens Larry's precarious public image." -Original Air Date: 3/31/2024- This week we're talking about Ken/Kendra, joining BlueSky, eating at less than grade "A" restaurants and making up for earlier on in the season with the hiring of a particular actor. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thin…
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"Richard enlists Larry's help to buy a vintage car, but his careless behavior lads to an unwanted outcome." -Original Air Date: 3/24/2024- This week we're talking about The Colostomy Bag, American Auto and must-see TV, a subreddit devoted purely to cheese and who all is required to be present when you're signing for power-of-attorney? This is No Hu…
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"An acquaintance from the club asks too much of Larry." -Original Air Date: 3/17/2024- This week we're talking about The Dream Scheme, trying to determine if carrying a flask is flashy, eating a bucket of foie gras and putting the toothpaste back in the tube. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm …
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"Larry tries to make better use of his time in the bathroom. Susie starts new business, and her advertising has unexpected results." -Original Air Date: 3/10/2024- This week we're talking about The Gettysburg Address, Ted Danson being out of character, long pees and a super-timely Will Smith/Chris Rock Slap joke. This is No Hugging, No Learning, th…
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"After an incident at temple, Larry asks friends to vouch for his character." -Original Air Date: 3/3/2024- This week we're talking about Fish Stuck, the next evolution of stand up comedy, Gen Z baby names and being respectful to women. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time. Wan…
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"Larry finds himself in Takahashi's crosshairs after a note is found in the men's locker room. Tensions mount when Larry and Irma's couple's counselor crosses a professional line." -Original Air Date: 2/25/2024- This week we're talking about Disgruntled, breakfast cutoff times, a big violation of HIPAA laws and a cameo from someone that Tim thought…
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Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug (S12E3)
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1:23:03"While at the range, Larry eavesdrops on a lesson that improves his golf game a little too well." -Original Air Date: 2/18/2024- This week we're talking about Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug, the bare minimum amount of grieving, buying personal massagers on Temu and the undisputed WORST joke in the series. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show ab…
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"Still in Atlanta, Larry finds himself stuck at a rental home with a questionable lawn ornament." -Original Air Date: 2/11/2024- This week we're talking about The Lawn Jockey, Larry and Jeff looking OLD, Not Mocha but LAWYER Joe and very real phone numbers that were left in the show. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watch…
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"Larry heads to Atlanta to attend a birthday party for a prominent businessman." -Original Air Date: 2/4/2024- This week we're talking about Atlanta, Siri jokes that feel like they're 10 years too late, good ideas of how to make this episode shorter and (insert third thing here, I guess) This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...w…
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PREVIEW: The Rocker (but it's only the part where we talked about Buc-ee's)
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13:16I think we're back. Here's a preview of our review of the totally forgotten Rainn Wilson movie The Rocker...but only the beginning part where we talk about Tim asking Ted for his recomendations on what to get at Buc-ee's. Listen to the full review over on Patreon, where you can sign up for a 7 day free trial! You can also click here to find a Buc-e…
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"With the city council vote rapidly approaching, Larry gives some unsolicited marriage advice and hosts an event for an American hero." -Original Air Date: 12/26/2021- This week we're talking about The Mormon Advantage, a disappointing surprise when you can see who the people you like are following, an odd Mormon rumor and a new concept for the sho…
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"Larry seizes an opportunity to avoid Irma as he's roped into Jeff's latest apology tour." -Original Air Date: 12/19/2021- This week we're talking about Igor, Gregor, & Timor, what actually is goulash, a joke that would have been so much better if they had kept the actual name of a building and specifically in the universe of Curb - how rich is Lar…
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"Larry does some damage control to remain in Irma's good graces while encouraging Leon to monetize his knack for husbandly counsel." -Original Air Date: 12/12/2021- This week we're talking about What Have I Done?, the weird tent at festivals that sell shampoo and other bath products, Larry David helping out his cancelled buddies and gross millennia…
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"Ahead of Election Day, Larry gets involved in local politics while mediating a conflict on his set." -Original Air Date: 12/5/2021- This week we're talking about Irma Kostroski, a very morbid but real joke in the opening minutes, the worst possible hill for Larry to die on and a complaint about the Irma character that may not be what you're thinki…
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"Larry's uncomfortable with his chauffeur, his roofer and his chiropractor." -Original Air Date: 11/28/2021- This week we're talking about Man Fights Tiny Woman, our plan to yassify anchovies, the differences between Seth Rogen and Larry David and taking the last item of food when you're in a group of people. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the sh…
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"After enlisting both Jeff and Freddy's help for the occasion, Larry's hot date quickly goes south." -Original Air Date: 11/21/2021- This week we're talking about IRASSHAIMASE! We also talk about Ted's pitch for a new game show, which navigation app is best and the peak era of pickleball. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...…
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"Larry hangs out with Woody Harrelson and cashes in on Susie's favor.." -Original Air Date: 11/14/2021- This week we're talking about The Watermelon, an easy way to get out of looking for a cow that Larry didn't think of, a surprising connection to Klansman Joe (NOTHING BAD) and throwing food on the ground littering? This is No Hugging, No Learning…
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"After enlisting Cheryl's help in a last-ditch effort, Larry has an idea that could save his latest project." -Original Air Date: 11/7/2021- This week we're talking about The Mini-Bar, where to sit at a dinner party, the best performance by Vince Vaughn and an infuriating use of a non-diegetic camera. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about…
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"Larry has a work meeting that backfires and sets out on a sting operation for Jeff." -Original Air Date: 10/31/2021- This week we're talking about Angel Muffin, Confusing Dylan O'Brien with another Dylan from another band we've talked about before, a confusing leap in logic (even for Larry) and The Presidents of the United States of America. This …
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"While his latest venture is threatened by forces outside his control, Larry attends an unprecedented event at Albert Brooks' house." -Original Air Date: 10/24/2021- This week we're talking about The Five-Foot Fence, Goop products, a startling jump to conclusions, another unfulfilled Chekhov's Gun scenario. Here is the link to the video that Ted's …
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"Larry runs into an old acquaintance and causes a rift between expectant parents" -Original Air Date: 3/22/2020- This week we're talking about The Spite Store, the last few years of Jeopardy!, Girthmaster, Zoolander 2 and a gag that was introduced early in the season but never paid off. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...wa…
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"Larry finds himself indebted to a struggling waitress and draws the ire of Mocha Joe." -Original Air Date: 3/15/2020- This week we're talking about Beep Panic, the semantics of having diarrhea, floorplans of the rich and famous and Tim and Ted having a Richard and Larry moment early on in their friendship. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show…
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Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry (S10E8)
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1:07:16"A prominent actor studies Larry for an upcoming role, while Larry stokes a sibling rivalry and helps Leon with a new app." -Original Air Date: 3/8/2020- This week we're talking about Elizabeth, Margaret and Larry, the actors names from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the early stages of building an app and an old conservative's idea of what van…
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"Larry capitalizes on a friend's death and notices a troubling discrepancy at a trendy new restaurant." -Original Air Date: 3/1/2020- This week we're talking about The Ugly Section, knockoff movies, Nick Kroll characters and living and dying by the New York Jets. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusi…
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"Larry enlists the help of a new friend to ensure Jeff's surprise party doesn't go awry." -Original Air Date: 2/23/2020- This week we're talking about The Surprise Party, Larry inventing things that already exist, white-supremacist dogs and dog whistles and gross old men. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb You…
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"Larry receives a problematic gift and causes trouble with Richard's new girlfriend." -Original Air Date: 2/16/2020- This week we're talking about Insufficient Praise, stolen family guy jokes, Scrub Daddy sponges and an ending that Ted didn't see coming. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for t…
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You're Not Going to Get Me to Say Anything Bad About Mickey (S10E4)
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1:10:55"Larry brings an impromptu date to a destination wedding and finds himself in a sticky situation when he goes searching for a toothbrush.." -Original Air Date: 2/9/2020- This week we're talking about You're Not Going to Get Me to Say Anything Bad About Mickey, seeing photos on someone else's phone that you shouldn't have, a plot point that makes NO…
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"Larry gets the chance to clear the air with Alice and goes to extreme lengths for a lunch with Richard." -Original Air Date: 2/2/2020- This week we're talking about Artificial Fruit, being in other people's family photos, rich people stuff that we don't know about and Tim absolutely rocking Ted's world with a revelation. This is No Hugging, No Lea…
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"Larry's lawyer tries to settle the Alice situation. Larry gives Susie an extravagant gift." -Original Air Date: 1/26/2020- This week we're talking about Side Sitting, being poker dads, how good comedians can still be funny in a challenging climate and our HOTTEST take ever about an uncomfy scene. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one…
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This was recorded a few weeks prior to the death of Richard Lewis. Our condolences go out to his loved ones. "Larry makes a new enemy and gets into hot water at a cocktail party." -Original Air Date: 1/19/2020- This week we're talking about Happy New Year, super timely selfie stick jokes, e-scooters and MAGA hats. This is No Hugging, No Learning, t…
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"Season Nine Finale. Larry has a scheduling conflict, takes issue with some work associates, and hosts a pair of ungrateful house guests." -Original Air Date: 12/3/2017- This week we're talking about Fatwa!, making our own Lin Manuel-Miranda style rap, a great one-liner from someone we've never seen before and the last performance from someone we'l…
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"Larry is blackmailed by an employee and tormented by someone from his past. Jeff and Larry pitch a new creative venture." -Original Air Date: 11/26/2017- This week we're talking about The Shucker, The Chicago-verse, For Him Magazine (aka FHM) and its counterparts and how celebrities have GOT to have relationship NDAs, right? This is No Hugging, No…
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"Bridget asks Larry for a favor on behalf of her son. Larry earns unexpected gratitude in a buffet line." -Original Air Date: 11/19/2017- This week we're talking about Never Wait for Seconds!, an odd bit of continuity concerning Larry's sex life, going to brunch with friends and the unfortunate timing of Ted's upcoming desert getaway. This is No Hu…
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"Larry angers a hot-yoga teacher, has an auspicious first date, and seethes over a run-in with an unfair Uber driver." -Original Air Date: 11/12/2017- This week we're talking about Namaste, chiropractic care, the luxurious jobs of network censors and MADtv. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm fo…
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The Accidental Text on Purpose (S9E6)
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1:14:31"Larry invents an ingenious ply for getting his friends out of relationship jams. Larry upsets Funkhouser's new girlfriend." -Original Air Date: 11/5/2017- This week we're talking about The Accidental Text on Purpose, our glass clink theory, the movie that SHOULD be and unnecessary deep dives. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thi…
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"Larry commits a faux pas with Sammi's fiancé, and tries to start over with his mail carrier and golf club security guard." -Original Air Date: 10/29/2017- This week we're talking about Thank You for Your Service, a plea to potential listener on Reddit, thanking essential workers "for their service" instead of paying them more and the most cinemati…
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No Hugging, No Learning Christmas Special - Seinfeld: The Day of Nothing
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54:00Okay, we caved and recorded a special episode for you. Tim and Ted both got the same Christmas present, the brand new children's book "Seinfeld: The Day of Nothing"! We also recap our holidays, what and how we've been doing over our break. New episdoes will resume this coming Sunday, January 7th!By Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell
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