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Chelsea and Andy continue our in-depth and serious exploration of the depiction of punk and rock music in popular media — with a cartoon created to sell action figures. Joined by Very Special Guests Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the LA-based metal band Altered Revelations, we tackle the tough questions: Is there really only one terrorist org in the whole world? What is the third girl’s name? And how does 50 Cent factor into all this? And we’re finally able to utter that immortal phrase: Yo, Jo(seph Campbell)!

Show: GI JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO \\ “Cold Slither,” Season 1, Episode 51

Air Date: December 2, 1985

Very Special Guests: Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the band Altered Revelations

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Chelsea and Andy continue our in-depth and serious exploration of the depiction of punk and rock music in popular media — with a cartoon created to sell action figures. Joined by Very Special Guests Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the LA-based metal band Altered Revelations, we tackle the tough questions: Is there really only one terrorist org in the whole world? What is the third girl’s name? And how does 50 Cent factor into all this? And we’re finally able to utter that immortal phrase: Yo, Jo(seph Campbell)!

Show: GI JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO \\ “Cold Slither,” Season 1, Episode 51

Air Date: December 2, 1985

Very Special Guests: Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the band Altered Revelations

Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 to buy)

Snack: Golden Oreos

Further Reading:

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It Was A Disaster 2:04:23

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Like a mummy, or a vampire, or a ghost, or any number of monsters that rise from the dead at Halloween — WE’RE BACK!!! It’s Chelsea and Andy’s favorite time of year, and we couldn’t resist getting together for an impromptu surprise episode, specially for those of you who forgot to unsubscribe. Join us as we deep-dive into the cursed nonsense that is The Paul Lynde Halloween Special variety show. We’ve got witches, we’ve got truckers, we’ve got disco, we’ve got special guest appearances from everybody from Betty White to KISS. It’s bananapants and we wish it had never happened, but it did. Join us, please, so you can help us prevent this haunting event from ever happening again. Show: THE PAUL LYNDE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (ABC) Air Date: October 29, 1976 Special Guest Stars: Margaret Hamilton, Billie Hayes, Billy Barty, Tim Conway, Roz “Pinky Tuscaderoh” Kelly, Betty White, Florence Henderson, KISS, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($3.99 to rent) Snacks: Brach's Harvest Corn Hershey's Vampire Kisses Anela Cookies Aloinka Cookies Skillet S'mores (recipe) Further Reading: The groovy, goofy Paul Lynde Halloween Special could only have existed in the 1970s | MeTV.com The Paul Lynde Halloween Special | Wikipedia Wrong on every level’: Woman’s review of Brach’s Turkey Dinner Candy Corn goes viral | Today.com Disco Demolition Night | You’re Wrong About (Podcast) Bing Crosby & David Bowie – “The Little Drummer Boy (Peace On Earth)”…

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The Most Special Episode, Part 2 1:06:01

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We’ve come to the end of the rainbow, friends and colleagues. It’s been a fantastic 101-episode-long ride, and we’re so happy that you came along. Before we ride off into the sunset (jk, it’s a pandemic, we never leave our apartments), we’d like to wrassle one last VSE with you — part two of the accurséd BICYCLE MAN. It’s got all the icky feelings and inappropriate jokes of part one, with 200% more police detectives . Come along. Show: DIFF’RENT STROKES \\ “The Bicycle Man,” Season 5, Episode 16 Air Date: February 5, 1983 Find it: Hulu or Amazon Prime Video with the Starz add-on Snack: Maple Walnut Shortbread from Archer Farms Further Reading: A “very special” Diff’rent Strokes that’s terrifying for all the wrong reasons | The AV Club Child Sexual Abuse: 6 Stages of Grooming | Oprah.com Preventing Sexual Abuse At Summer Camp: Five Tips for Parents…

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The Most Special Episode, Part 1 59:46

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The time has finally come. In this most cursed year of this darkest timeline, we must re-watch and re-evaluate one of the most cursed VSEs of all time. The one that started it all — which is apt, because after 100 episodes, we have nearly come to the end of the Hugging & Learning rainbow. Join Chelsea, Andrew, and Miles for the penultimate episode of our podcast, as we evaluate what, if anything, we have to learn from this bone-chilling tv artifact today. Show: DIFF’RENT STROKES \\ “The Bicycle Man,” Season 5, Episode 16 Air Date: February 5, 1983 Find it: Hulu or Amazon Prime Video with the Starz add-on Snack: Camel Balls gum (Thanks, Josh!) Further Reading: A “very special” Diff’rent Strokes that’s terrifying for all the wrong reasons | The AV Club Child Sexual Abuse: 6 Stages of Grooming | Oprah.com Preventing Sexual Abuse At Summer Camp: Five Tips for Parents…

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Emotional Rollycoaster: Part 2 1:25:54

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“Welcome to Hamilton High, where all the students major in drugs!” H&L is back with a real classic of the “Just Say No” genre. We’ve got an earnest protagonist, we’ve got grade-A freakouts, we’ve got future Oscar winners judo-kicking out of second-story windows. Will CARING SO MUCH triumph over indifference, drugs, and swimming? Or will yet another suburban teen succumb to his poorly-defined life pressures and terrible taste in friends? Join us to find out! Show: DESPERATE LIVES \\ CBS TV Movie Air Date: March 3, 1982 Special Guest Stars: Future Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Dr. Joyce Brothers Rick Springfield Find it: parts of it are on YouTube Snack: Brach’s Candy Corn Pumpkins Trader Joe’s PB&J Snack Duo Further Reading: Effects and Dangers of PCP Use DESPERATE LIVES: Say No To Drugs, Say Yes to Overblown Message Movies | Schlockmania…

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Ep 098: Emotional Rollycoaster: Part 1 1:12:08

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“Welcome to Hamilton High, where all the students major in drugs!” H&L is back with a real classic of the “Just Say No” genre. We’ve got an earnest protagonist, we’ve got grade-A freakouts, we’ve got future Oscar winners judo-kicking out of second-story windows. Will CARING SO MUCH triumph over indifference, drugs, and swimming? Or will yet another suburban teen succumb to his poorly-defined life pressures and terrible taste in friends? Join us to find out! Show: DESPERATE LIVES \\ CBS TV Movie Air Date: March 3, 1982 Special Guest Stars: Future Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Dr. Joyce Brothers Rick Springfield Find it: parts of it are on YouTube Snack: Brach’s Candy Corn Pumpkins Trader Joe’s PB&J Snack Duo Further Reading: Effects and Dangers of PCP Use DESPERATE LIVES: Say No To Drugs, Say Yes to Overblown Message Movies | Schlockmania…

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Momchiatrist and the Conference of Secrets 1:22:51

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Won’t someone please hug Terry? The boy moves like a ghost through his own life; in the words of his own sister, “he’s just kinda there.” When Terry goes punk, it’s not so much a rebellion as an inevitability. But, wait! What does this mean for Mom’s big anti-punker conference?! Is this actually an afterschool special FOR MOMS?? Join Chelsea, Andrew, long-suffering Terry, some of The Weirz, and the psychiatrist from Space Jam as we try to decipher what, if anything, we can learn from an afterschool special about the waning days of punk. Show: ABC Afterschool Specials \\ “The Day My Kid Went Punk,” Season 16, Episode 3 Air Date: October 23, 1987 Find it: on YouTube Snack: Whittaker’s Chocolate Bar (Thanks, Josh!) Further Reading: “Afterschool Specials” | You’re Wrong About Podcast ABC Afterschool Special | Wikipedia…

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Murder, She Twote 1:14:00

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What’s the only thing more fun that a lighthearted came of Clue with friends? Only a high-stakes reality TV version of the game that strangers take way too seriously! Come with us on a journey back to 2013, when ABC turned a half-built mansion into CSI: Beverly Hills, at almost unfathomable cost and with mediocre results. The game… is murder! But somehow, as always, it all comes back to Melora Hardin. Show: WHODUNNIT? \\ “High Voltage,” Season 1, Episode 1 Air Date: June 23, 2013 Find it: on ABC.com Snack: Jampler! (jam sampler) from Trade Street Jam Co. Further Reading: Whodunnit? | Wikipedia Rue Manor | Reddit Viewers feared contestants actually died on ABC’s ‘Whodunnit?’ 8 Surprising Facts About ABC’s “Whodunnit” Whodunnit: all your questions answered | Reality Blurred…

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Saved By the Cowbell 58:40

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It’s a little wild and a little strange that this is our first HEY DUDE episode. And it’s a doozy of a debut — this is the LOST episode of the beloved Nickelodeon show. “Lost,” you say? Imagine if Sam Shepard wrote most of an episode of this light teen comedy, and you’ll soon figure out why. Join us for a deep dive into the fraught interpersonal relationships of the adult children of alcoholics, and also stinky feet jokes. Show: HEY DUDE \\ “Melody’s Brother” Season 3, Episode 11 Air Date: June 15, 1990 Find it: Good luck finding this episode! The rest of the series is on Amazon Prime Video. Snack: Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm Wildflower Honey with Ginger Root Further Reading: Melody’s Brother | Hey Dude Reviewed Hey Dude: Melody’s Brother (My White Whale) | The Very Special Blog…

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Jesus Koala 1:03:33

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Have you ever heard of Gospel Bill? If not, let’s close that #blessed chapter of your life. Join Andrew, Chelsea, and the rest of the Dry Gulch Gang as we attempt to keep the devil out of our thoughts from way down deep inside God’s pouch. Confused? Don’t worry. We are, too. Show: THE GOSPEL BILL SHOW \\ “Control Your Thoughts,” Season 1, Episode 21 Air Date: sometime around 1982? Find it: on YouTube Snack: Oh Mazing Granola Snack Further Reading: The Gospel Bill Show | Wikipedia…

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Golden Wonka 1:03:01

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What could be better than an episode of THE GOLDEN GIRLS in These Troubling Times™? How about an episode TGG that’s also THE WIRE, a rom/com, and a George Clooney vehicle all at once?! This week, we explore the twists and turns of a singular episode of sitcom television, and also launch our GoFundMe campaign to raise the $3MIL we need to purchase the Golden Girls house, which has just come on the LA real estate market. We’re doing important work over here. Join us. Show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS \\ “To Catch a Neighbor,” Season 2, Episode 24 Air Date: May 2, 1987 Special Guest Star: young George Clooney Find it: on Hulu Snack: Sweet Dames Artisan Confections Macaroons Further Reading: Meet Sweet Dames Founder Genelle Drayton | BET The ‘Golden Girls’ House Is Up for Sale (and It’s in L.A.) | LA Magazine The “Golden Girls” House Is for Sale and Its Actual Interiors Are Not What We Expected | House Beautiful 18 Famous Faces Once on The Golden Girls | Bustle…

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Alan Thicke Cinematic Universe 55:41

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The first time you do anything is complex — the first time you have sex, the first time you learn your boyfriend’s real name, the first time you’re low-key slut-shamed by the boarding school friends you are too old to still be living with in your 20s. Will Natalie navigate the choppy waters of this new life phase with grace and strength? Will Jo voice a value judgement on her friend’s decisions? Will the origins of this random Australian child ever be made known to us? Tune in to find out! Show: THE FACTS OF LIFE \\ “The First Time,” Season 9, Episode 16 Air Date: February 6, 1988 Find it: good luck! Snack: Caramel Coconut Oreos Further Reading: 15 Facts About the Facts of Life | Mental Floss Lisa Whelchel Explains the Controversial ‘Facts of Life’ Virginity Episode | Yahoo…

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I Am The Fright Zone 52:56

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Y’all… did you know the Netflix SHE-RA reboot is like, really really awesome?! This week, we’re back on Etheria for a way more nuanced plot and character discussion than we’ve ever had about this world. It’s almost like this show isn’t a half-hour commercial for toys! Join Chelsea, Andrew, Adora, and the other Princesses of Power (one of whom is Friend of the Pod Vella Lovell ) as we do some actual learning in this time of virtual hugging. Show: SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER \\ “No Princess Left Behind,” Season 1, Episode 9 Air Date: November 13, 2018 Find it: on Netflix Snack: Chewy Cookie Butter and Crunchy Birthday Cake Cookies from Partake Further Reading: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power | Wikipedia Inside the Groundbreaking Queer Reboot of ‘She-Ra’ | Rolling Stone…

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Did I Hear Calculus? 1:00:58

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Figuring out if most VSEs of DIFF’RENT STROKES did more harm or more good, requires a degree in advanced mathematics. This one is no exception. Did we learn something about street buskers with epilepsy? Sure. But at what societal cost? All this and more will be pondered at length. Show: DIFF’RENT STROKES \\ “A Special Friend” Season 7, Episode 24 Air Date: May 4, 1985 Find it: good luck! Snack: Butter Rum LifeSavers Health Discovery Super Food Nutrient Crackers Further Reading: Myths About Epilepsy | Epilepsy-Ohio.org Epilepsy Myths | Epilepsy Society…

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Miloš! 1:12:41

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Ah, THE OFFICE. So lovable. So quotable. So still finding its footing in this episode (but that’s a great thing!). Come along with three perennial OFFICE re-watchers as we join the ultimate fan of hugging and foe of learning — Michael Scott — and the rest of our heart’s coworkers on Diversity Training Day. Buckle up. Show: THE OFFICE \\ “Diversity Day,” Season 1, Episode 2 Air Date: March 29, 2005 Special Guest Star: Larry Wilmore Find it: on Netflix Snack: Trader Joe’s Almond Croissants Further Reading: Diversity Day (The Office) | Wikipedia The Office (Classic): Pilot/“Diversity Day” | The AV Club Broccoli Rabe (Andy’s way) Broccoli Rabe (Chelsea’s way) DIY Ninja Mask VS MarMar!…

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Emmy for Child Endangerment 1:35:35

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Welcome to Bonanza City, where a group of 40 children will be allowed to form their own society — as long as it adheres exactly to the parameters the producers have laid out for them. In the early days of reality TV, it was quite literally the Wild Welcome to Bonanza City, where a group of 40 children will be allowed to form their own society — as long as it adheres exactly to the parameters laid out by the producers. In the early days of reality TV, it was quite literally the Wild West, and no one knows that better than the parents who signed waivers that absolved CBS of responsibility should their children literally die. Strap in, because this is gonna be a MEGASODE. It’s sinister as hell here in Kid Nation, and we all have a lot to learn. Show: KID NATION \\ “I’m Trying to Be a Leader Here” Season 1, Episode 1 Air Date: Sept 19, 2007 Find it: on YouTube Snack: S’Mores Chewy Chips Ahoy from Nabisco Double ‘D’ Sugar Free Marshmallows Further Reading: Kid Nation | Wikipedia 8 Reasons CBS’ ‘Kid Nation’ Was More Traumatizing For Children Than ‘The Hunger Games’ A CBS Reality Show Draws a Claim of Possible Child Abuse | NY Times Sophia Wise on Kid Nation | YouTube…

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Melanate Your Feed 10:35

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If you were going to spend an hour this week listening to Hugging and Learning, we’d like to encourage you to listen/subscribe to one of the following comedy/pop culture podcasts instead: Still Processing Minority Korner Why Won’t You Date Me? The Nod So Here’s What Happened Introverted Black Girl FruitLoops : Serial Killers of Color 2 Dope Queens Code Switch The Read Be well. Raise hell. Black Lives Matter.…

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Booksack: Child Noir 1:21:19

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It’s 1991, PSA and VSEs are all the rage, but one show dares to be different: EERIE, INDIANA — TWIN PEAKS for TWEENS. If you remember this show (which ran for a single season and was a nearly-perfect ratings bomb), you probably remember it fondly. Join Chelsea, Andrew, and Very Special Guest Allie Fireel as we plumb the depths of this smart, layered show to arrive at a unanimous conclusion: NBC was not ready. Show: EERIE, INDIANA \\ “Just Say No Fun,” Season 1, Episode 6 Air Date: October 27, 1991 Very Special Guest: Allie Fireel (Artistic Director of Louisville Fringe Fest ) Find it: on Amazon Prime Video (free) Snack: Outshine Mango Fruit Bars Trader Joe’s Springle Jangle Further Reading: Eerie, Indiana | Wikipedia B.F. Skinner | Wikipedia Eerie, Indiana Was a Few Dimensions Ahead of Its Time | The AV Club…

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No. Problem!! 1:06:10

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We hate to break it to you, but if your childhood recollections of Gordon Shumway include character traits like “loveable,” “caring,” or “friendly,” you might want to rewatch ALF. Preferably with a good snack or a stiff drink close at hand. Join your hosts, Ronald Reagan (not really), Harry Shearer (yes really) and a very callus and unfeeling extraterrestrial as we debate nuclear disarmament and the addition of a second phone line as equally-weighted issues in the life of the Tanner family. Show: ALF \\ “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” Season 1, Episode 4 Air Date: October 13, 1986 Special Guest Star: Harry Shearer (in voice actor capacity) Find it: on Amazon Prime Video (free with ads) Snack: Kellogg’s Chocolate Cupcake Pop-Tarts Further Reading: How Did Alf Work? | Mental Floss 25 Fun Facts about ALF | Mental Floss Nuclear Warfare | Wikipedia…

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Miseri Bears 45:23

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Can mythical anthropomorphic bears have sensitive, consent-filled filled relationships with the visually impaired? Don’t get your hopes up. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Tummi Gummi, Duke Igthorn, and (Ka)Trina the shepherdess on an adventure where we learn a lot about self-sufficiency and nothing at all about sensitivity. Show: GUMMI BEARS \\ “What You See is Me,” Season 1, Episode 11a Air Date: December 7, 1985 Find it: on Disney+ Snack: Lolli and Pop’s Gourmet Gummy Bears Further Reading: Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears | Wikipedia 9 Furry Facts About Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears | Mental Floss Brain ‘rewires’ itself to enhance other senses in blind people | Science Daily Myths and Facts about Blindness | National Federation of the Blind…

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Dick Van Dyke Move 1:02:23

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This episode has it all: accidental wife-punching, a small drug overdose, thirty-five glorious seconds of verbal gymnastics, the Mary Tyler More Physical Comedy Spetacular — and that’s BEFORE we get to the special message about prescription drug abuse! They don’t make ’em like this anymore, folks. Come on in (and look out for that ottoman)! Show: The Dick Van Dyke Show \\ “Pink Pills and Purple Parents,” Season 4, Episode 10 Air Date: November 25, 1964 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Kellogg’s Peeps Marshmallow Cereal Lay’s Baked Chips Cheddar & Sour Cream Further Reading: 6 Little-Known Facts About The Dick Van Dyke Show | Mental Floss 16 reasons not to use someone else’s prescription medicine | Everyday Health…

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Just An Old Plant 59:39

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Would you like to be on drugs right now, but you’ve run out, and your dealer won’t come within six feet of you? We have the solution: THUNDERCATS. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, and all fourteen citizens of Third Earth as we test the drug tolerance of cat/human hybrids (very low) and our own ability to drag a moral kicking and screaming out of a cartoon (top-notch). Show: THUNDERCATS \\ “The Garden of Delights,” Season 1, Episode 9 Air Date: September 19, 1985 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($1.99) Snack: Hello Panda Chocolate Cookies Further Reading: Thundercats | Wikipedia Mumm-Ra | Wikipedia…

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A Johnny Dakota Joint 1:14:16

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The hypocrisy really stacks up like a layer cake in this meta anti-anti-drug-PSA episode of SAVED BY THE BELL. Let us break it all down for you: the unsubstantiated rumors, the real-life relationships, the bizarre writing choices, and that head-scratcher of an ending. After we delve into this, you’ll be saying, “Thanks, Guy.” And you’ll really mean it. Show: SAVED BY THE BELL \\ “No Hope With Dope,” Season 3, Episode 21 Air Date: November 30, 1991 Find it: on HULU Snack: La Croix HI-Biscus! Sparkling Water Further Reading: 7 Bits of Behind-the-Scenes Dirt That Have to Be in Lifetime’s Saved by the Bell Movie | Vulture Just Say No | Wikipedia From Cringeworthy to Scary: a History of Anti-Drug PSAs | Marketplace The Time Zack Narcs on a Friendly Movie Star | Zack Morris is Trash…

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Kids, Emancipated 1:01:20

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It’s a world of song, dance, wonder, and a conspicuous absence of parents and child labor laws. It’s the world of KIDS, INC! But there is trouble in paradise — tiny new kid Robin is facing bullying by some local toughs. What can the other kids do to help? Why is Billy Blanks here? Who wrote this weird song we can’t find anywhere on the internet? All these questions, and many more, will be given their due. Show: KIDS, INCORPORATED \\ “Karate Kids,” Season 6, Episode 15 Air Date: 1989 Special Guest Star: Billy Blanks Find it: on YouTube Snack: Diet Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda Money on Honey Dark Chocolate with French Sea Salt Caramels Further Reading: Billy Blanks | Wikipedia Top Strategies for Handling a Bully | Psychology Today Peter Gabriel – Don’t Give Up (ft. Kate Bush) | YouTube…

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a-POD-calypse 1:04:34

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It’s the end times, and all bets are off! Welcome to Season 4 of Hugging & Learning — the gas leak season. We’re kicking off this free-for-all with a discussion of a show near and dear to our hearts, and a premise that just hits a little different these days. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Leslie Knope, Anne Perkins, and the disease-ridden citizens of Pawnee as we discuss things that now ring nostalgic (gathering in large groups) and horrifying (kissing a person with the flu). Show: PARKS AND RECREATION \\ “Flu Season,” Season 3, Episode 2 Air Date: January 27, 2011 Find it: on Netflix and Hulu Snack: Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Snackable Dough Further Reading: Why did the flu kill 80,000 Americans last year? | The Conversation COVID-19 Resources | The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention…

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Ep 070: High School Arms Dealer 1:00:01

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Ep 069: Boy Meets West 56:59

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That’s Kickin’ It! 1:19:51

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The Fellowship of the Claus 1:12:26

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‘ Tis the season to be re-watching our favorite holiday movies. You know, the ones we remember so fondly from childhood about Santa and his pet immortal lioness, his abduction by fairies, his tangles Gandalf, etc. No? Not ringing a (jingle) bell? Join Chelsea and Andrew as we make our merry way through the last (and best!) of the Rankin/Bass stop-motion animation Christmas specials. Show: “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” Rankin/Bass Animagic Christmas Special Air Date: December 17,1985 Find it: on AMC Snack: Oreo Cookie Holiday House Further Reading: The Life and Adventures of Santa Clause | Wikipedia…

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Stoney Baloney 57:21

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When Roseanne finds the alleged pot stash of her daughter’s-live-in-boyfriend-except-her-daughter-moved-out, Chelsea and Andrew have more questions than just “what is this relationship even?” Do we inevitably turn into our parents, or were we never as cool as we remember being? Just how potent is 20-year-old toilet pot? Join us for an exploration of all these topics, and a whole lot of Laurie Metcalf fangirling. Show: SHOW NAME \\ “ep name,” Season #, Episode # Air Date: October 5, 1993 Special Guest Star: Paul Feig Find it: on Amazon Prime Video (included) Snack: Milk Chocolate Caramel Crunch Medallions from Trader Joe’s Further Reading: Roseanne | Wikipedia On a “very special” Roseanne, The Most Lethal Substance is Nostalgia | The AV Club ‘Roseanne’: Catch up on the saga of Darlene and David before Johnny Galecki’s return | USA Today Dissect Podcast…

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What Has Occurred?? 1:04:19

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What happens if you join a cult, and then find out that it’s a scam? Do you turn the con artists into the authorities? Expose them as frauds? Try to get compensation for all their past victims? HEY HEY HEY — NO! You enact some sitcom justice with the help of a Broadway Star and a lot of what we sure hope isn’t pesticide. Join us as we probe the dark corners of a nature-based cult and the giant curves of a 70s bald cap. Show: WHAT’S HAPPENING!! \\ “Rerun Sees the Light,” Season 2, Episode 18 Air Date: February 11, 1978 Find it: on Sony Crackle Snack: Hershey’s Hot Cocoa Kisses Further Reading: 31 Things You Might Not Know About What’s Happening!! | Mental Floss Warning Signs | Cult Education Institute Rerun on the Gong Show…

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Hate Club 58:18

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Must-See TV? We’ll be the judges of that. The Thanksgiving episodes of FRIENDS are legendary, and this is one of the most memorable of them all. But… does it have anything to teach us today? Besides the fact that we never deserved Phoebe Buffay? Put on your turkey-eating pants and let’s dive into this smorgasbord together. *clap*clap*clap*clap* Show: FRIENDS \\ “The One With the Rumor,” Season 8, Episode 9 Air Date: November 22, 2001 Special Guest Star: Brad Pitt Find it: on Netflix Snack: Trader Joe’s Apple Cranberry Tart Further Reading: A Definitive Ranking of Friends Thanksgiving Episodes | Vulture Intersex 101 | InterAct Advocates Native American Heritage Month…

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Typhoid Mary Ann 59:31

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Feeling a little too cocky in 1970s Chicago? There’s nothing like an STI scare and a lecture on sexual health from Jay Leno to put you in your place. Join Chelsea, Andy, and the cast of GOOD TIMES as we confront the stigma around STI testing and treatment, in as much detail as Standards & Practices will allow. Show: GOOD TIMES \\ “JJ In Trouble” Season 3, Episode 21 Air Date: February 3, 1976 Special Guest Star: Jay Leno Find it: on Starz, or Hulu + Starz Snack: Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Further Reading: Minors’ Consent Laws for HIV and STD Services | CDC Why the STD Epidemic in America Is About to Get A Lot Worse | The Daily Beast 10 Things You Might Not Know About Good Times | Mental Floss The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics…

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Group Toot 54:11

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What are the Seaver kids up to this week? Why, a good old-fashioned 80s cocaine party! Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Mike, Boner, and Michael Caine (in spirit) as we dive into what to do when you’re at a party and your dad’s much-younger fiancé dangles a vial of blow in your face. Show: GROWING PAINS \\ “Thank God It’s Friday,” Season 2 Episode 15 Air Date: February 10, 1987 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video Snack: Jelly Belly Holiday Favorites Further Reading: From Cringeworthy to Scary: A History of Anti-Drug PSAs | Marketplace Just Say No | Wikipedia…

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Captain Corelli’s Mandalorian 1:01:19

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Well this is a first — Chelsea and Andrew unwittingly watched two different episodes of Hannah Montana! Both of them are about Type 1 Diabetes. Join us on a sugar-fueled adventure through a world of secrets, soul patches, and Disney-Trained Child Actors (TM), where felonies are punchlines, twenty-somethings are tweens, and everyone has an extensive wig collection. Show: HANNAH MONTANA \\ “No Sugar, Sugar,” Season 2, Episode 30 (originally) Air Date: November 2, 2008 (originally) Find it: on Amazon Prime Video Snack: Kinder Joy Egg Further Reading: The Truth About the ‘Hannah Montana’ Diabetes Episode | Parade No Sugar, Sugar | Hannah Montana Wiki What “The Baby-Sitters Club” Taught Me About My Disease T1 International | #Insulin4All…

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RERUN: Pur-itan and Simple 50:42

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The Brady Bunch are in the (sanitized, Euro-American) Thanksgiving spirit! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they wade through a swamp of insensitivity, problematic nomenclature, revisionist history, and groovy slang to get to the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday itself: sight gags. Ad-libbing abounds on this trip down memory lane to an older, less-inclusive time. Happy Native American Heritage Month! *facepalm* Show: THE BRADY BUNCH \\ "The Un-Underground Movie," Season 2, Episode 04 Air Date: October 16, 1970 Find it: on Hulu or CBS All Access Snack: 365 Organic Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark Further Reading: Mayflower History Samoset Biography Thanksgiving for Native Americans: Four Voices on a Complicated Holiday | NY Times…

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Very Special Effects 1:03:05

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How scary is TOO scary for children? It’s a question seemingly no one on the set of this infamous episode ever asked. Join Andrew, Chelsea, Miles, Mr. Pieces, Punky, Brandon (for your Emmy consideration) and the rest of the gang as we literally and figuratively fight our way out of a demon-haunted cave in definitely somewhere close to Chicago and not the coast of California. Show: Punky Brewster \\ “The Perils of Punky, Parts 1&2,” Season 2, Episodes 6 & 7 Air Date: October 20, 1985 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($1.99 for each episode) Snacks: Homemade: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Mix Spooky: world’s worst trick-or-treat bags (religious tract, almonds, pennies, toothbrush) Sweet: Oreos Mystery Flavor 2019 Further Reading: Inside ‘The Perils of Punky,’ the ‘Punky Brewster’ Episode That Scarred You For Life | Yahoo! Entertainment How Punky Brewster Traumatized a Nation We Tried Every Single Oreo Flavor On Shelves. Here’s What Came Out On Top. | Delish.com **************** Don’t forget about Click-Or Treat! Leave us an iTunes review or post about us on social media, to get a H&L sticker or coaster, and be entered to win our Very Special Prize package! Click here for all the deets!…

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Halloween Hypocrisy 1:24:50

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Like an angst-seeking missile, Angela Chase has gone from trailing after living phantom Jordan Catalano to actual phantom Nicky Driscoll in this Halloweeniest of episodes. We promise this is not a backdoor pilot for Chelsea’s spinoff MSCL podcast. Probably. Show: MY SO-CALLED LIFE \\ “Halloween,” Season 1, Episode 9 Air Date: October 27, 1994 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($0.99 to buy episode) Snacks: Handmade: donuts from Blue Star Donuts Spooky: Brach’s Classic Candy Corn , M&Ms White Chocolate Candy Corn , Kraft Jet-Puffed Candy Corn Mallows Sweet: M&Ms Creepy Cocoa Crisp Further Reading: My So-Called Life: “Halloween” | The AV Club What I Learned From Re-Watching My-So Called Life as an Adult | The Atlantic ************************ Don’t forget about Click-Or Treat! Leave us an iTunes review or post about us on social media, to get a H&L sticker or coaster, and be entered to win our Very Special Prize package! Click here for all the deets!…

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Douglas Howser, Plumber 1:06:15

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Doogie Howser may be the youngest practicing surgeon in greater Los Angeles, but when the 1992 LA riots come rolling through his ER, he engages his black patients and colleagues with the moralizing and head-patting of a much older man. Will he learn to confront his white privilege in the face of a city on fire? Or just misquote MLK and call it a day? There are a lot of sides to this story, and we’re gonna try to cover them ALL in one short episode (just like the writers on this sitcom did). Show: Doogie Howser, M.D. \\ “There’s a Riot Going On,” Season 4, Episode 1 Air Date: Sept 23, 1992 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Mr. Clint’s Tutti Fruitti Popcorn (thanks, Levi!) Further Reading: Los Angeles Riots Fast Facts | CNN How The L.A. Riots Got Written Into TV Plots In Fall 1992 | LAist Television’s New Theme: L.A. Riots | LA TIMES (1992) MLK: A riot is the language of the unheard What Martin Luther King Jr Really Thought About Riots Replaying the LA Riots | The Washington Post…

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Thanks, Satan! 52:57

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Landfills are overflowing, the ice caps are melting, and the oceans are dying. What’s a 90s kid to do? The bare minimum, as it turns out. Join Chelsea and Andrew as we head back to Camp Ananwanna for litter, lectures, and one truly lame Environmental Party. Show: Salute Your Shorts \\ “ZZ Saves the Planet,” Season 1, Episode 13 Air Date: July 1, 1991 Find it: some episodes on Amazon Prime Video (but not this one) Snack: Nestle’s Coffee Crisp Candy Bar Further Reading: ‘Salute Your Shorts’ Turns 25: Where Are They Now? ’90s kids were asked to do ‘simple things’ to save the Earth. Gen Z is thinking bigger. School strike for climate – save the world by changing the rules | Greta Thunberg | TEDxStockholm…

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Tootie Finds a Bong 58:13

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The title of this episode is a bit misleading, because Tootie actually finds FOUR BONGS over the course of 24 minutes. What is going on here? And who will take these wayward children firmly in hand? You can bet it won’t be Mrs. Garrett, so come along with us and Oscar-Winner Helen Hunt to plumb the depths of Eastland School — hotbed of crime. Show: THE FACTS OF LIFE \\ “Dope,” Season 1, Episode 13 Air Date: June 11, 1980 Special Guest Star: Helen Hunt Find it: at the Paley Center Snack: Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate & Honey Toffee Pecans Further Reading: Pot smoking may leave mark on teen brains | CNN…

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Convicted Dracula 56:28

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Welcome back for Season 3! It’s time to confront the convicted rapist elephant in the room — Bill Cosby. Can we still watch THE COSBY SHOW and feel okay with ourselves? We’ve been avoiding it for two seasons, but it’s time to face this dracula head-on. Join Andrew, Chelsea, Miles, and Sammy Davis Jr. as we grapple with whether or not it’s ever possible to separate the artist from the art, and what happens when a VSE raises more questions about illiteracy than it answers. Show: THE COSBY SHOW \\ “No Way, Baby” Season 5, Episode 16 Air Date: February 16, 1989 Special Guest Star: Sammy Davis, Jr. Find it: on Amazon Prime Video Snack: Jaquet Belgian Waffle Further Reading: I Re-Watched ‘The Cosby Show’ And It Was Brutal | HuffPost Black Voices How to Think About Bill Cosby and ‘The Cosby Show’ | The NY Times The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline ‘I’m No Longer Afraid’: 35 Women Tell Their Stories About Being Assaulted by Bill Cosby, and the Culture That Wouldn’t Listen | The Cut…

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Bonusode #2 48:36

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Do you miss us?? Andrew, Chelsea, and Miles are here for a Season 2 recap and Q&A to tide you over until Season 3 drops! We’re ranking the eps (both awesome and awful), reminiscing about the guests, and answering your listener questions. Plus, we look ahead to ponder the deepest issue of this program — how do we up our snack game for Season 3? Snack: Vosges Peanut Butter BonBons (sent by Jeff Noble — thanks!)…

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August, Bayside County 1:02:58

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Here it is: the granddaddy of them all. If you remember only one VSE from the 90s, it’s probably this one. WE’RE SO EXCITED because tonight we’re gonna make it happen — with the help of our Very Special Guest, writer and culture vulture Brian Otaño. Join us for our Season 2 Finale as we talk all things Hot Sundae, Camp, Valley of the Dolls, The Max, Speed, and Zack Morris being the worst friend/band manager on the planet. Show: SAVED BY THE BELL \\ “Jessie’s Song,” Season 2, Episode 9 Air Date: November 30, 1990 Very Special Guest: Brian Otaño Find it: on Hulu Snack: Oreo/Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Oreos (Limited Edition) Further Reading: Jessie Spano Originally Took Speed, Not Caffeine Pills, on Saved by the Bell | Vulture The Time Zack Morris Got Jessie Hooked On Caffeine Pills | Zack Morris is Trash ‘The Word Is Camp’: What to Know About the Inspiration for This Year’s Met Gala, as Explained in 1964 | Time Hot Sundae SBTB music video…

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Cosmic Slides 1:12:38

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There’s something happening here — what it is ain’t exactly clear. Because the actors are reading off teleprompters, so there’s no emotional journey to track. Welcome to the baffling world of DRAGNET 67, the (first) reboot of the un-self-aware police procedural that will not quit! Join Andy, Chelsea, and Blue Boy as we learn about the terrifying dangers of LSD (overstated), the Sunset Strip Curfew Riots (fascinating) and actor/writer Jack Webb’s relationship with real LAPD cops (very chummy). Plus, we pitch our idea for a promising further reboot: RuPaul’s Dragnet! Show: DRAGNET 67 \\ “The LSD Story,” Season 1, Episode 1 Air Date: January 12, 1967 Find it: on YouTube (series is in the public domain) Snack: Klondike Neapolitan Ice Cream Bar Further Reading: Dragnet (Franchise) | Wikipedia Thank God It’s Friday: 7 Reasons to Love Dragnet | Mental Floss The Dragnet Effect: How TV Has Obscured Police Brutality | The Atlantic “Whisk”-a-Go-Go Photo from 1966 Are Acid Flashbacks a Myth? | Popular Science What Were the 1966 Sunset Strip Riots Really Like? Eyewitnesses Look Back | LA Weekly (Book) How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence | by Michael Pollan…

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Terrorist Vanity Project 1:10:26

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Chelsea and Andy continue our in-depth and serious exploration of the depiction of punk and rock music in popular media — with a cartoon created to sell action figures. Joined by Very Special Guests Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the LA-based metal band Altered Revelations , we tackle the tough questions: Is there really only one terrorist org in the whole world? What is the third girl’s name? And how does 50 Cent factor into all this? And we’re finally able to utter that immortal phrase: Yo, Jo(seph Campbell)! Show: GI JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO \\ “Cold Slither,” Season 1, Episode 51 Air Date: December 2, 1985 Very Special Guests: Garrett and Lane Nobriga of the band Altered Revelations Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 to buy) Snack: Golden Oreos Further Reading: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV series) Altered Revelations Chocolate Oreos Vs. Golden Oreos – Which Flavor Is Better? Altered Revelations- Reaper’s Hollow (Official Video)…

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Snack on This! 40:23

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This is a VERY SPECIAL very special episode of Hugging and Learning! Miles steps out from the control-room booth with beats-a-plenty as Andy and Chelsea take a brief and well deserved sabbatical. Enjoy 30 minutes of uninterrupted mashups and mixes followed by a little bit of hugs and learns for good measure. For more of Miles's mixes visit https://soundcloud.com/miles_polaski…

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Brad Smash 56:01

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Tim and Jill The Tool Parents Taylor face a conundrum when they catch one of their sons with a bag of pot: is it better to be honest with your kids and hope they learn from your mistakes, or lie to them and treat them as potential felons? That's an important question, probably worth its own episode of exploration, but we have to devote at least 50% of this episode to wondering about JTT's current whereabouts, and discussing the irony of Tim Allen's whole career. Sorry not sorry. Show: HOME IMPROVEMENT \\ "What a Drag," Season 7, Episode 16 Air Date: February 24, 1998 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Lotte Green Tea Flavored Choco Pie (thanks, Garrett!) Further Reading: TIM ALLEN WAS A CONVICTED DRUG DEALER BEFORE BECOMING FAMOUS | Today I Found Out…

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The Diary of Moesha Keys 1:01:53

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Moesha is seventeen and she knows what she wants! Maybe. She thinks. Maybe not. For sure. Perhaps she should talk to a handful of people about it, all of whom have contradictory opinions. Join us as we delve into the Moesha-verse and update you on the Norwood/Vaughn split (as of 2015). Just try not to get tonal whiplash. Show: MOESHA \\ “Birth Control,” Season 4, Episode 8 Air Date: November 24, 1998 Find it: at the Paley Center Snack: Green Tea flavored Pumpkin Seeds , Lemon Pink Salt flavored Pea Crackers , and HOM Corn Cheese Flavored Banana Chips (thanks Lane, Courtney, and Jackson!) Further Reading: The Cast of “Moesha”: Where Are They Now? | The Root Contraceptive Use in the United States Fact Sheet | The Guttmacher Institute UPN’s ‘Moesha,’ The Nonwhite Hit Nobody Knows | The New York Times Moesha Stars Countess Vaughn and Brandy Publicly Squash 18-Year Feud…

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Squick Out 1:24:24

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In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite topics — TV shows using “punkers” as escape goats! Join Andrew, Chelsea, Very Special Guest Kylie Michel, and Erik Estrada’s extremely tight pants as we cruise around LA (in seconds!) pursuing stolen guitars, sparkly shirts, flat tires, and anti-feminist blond jugglers. Just watch out for stick fights! Show: CHiPs \\ “Battle of the Bands,” Season 5, Episode 16 Air Date: January 31, 1982 Very Special Guest: Kylie Michel Guest Star: William Forsythe Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 to buy) Snack: Ralph’s Banana Nut/Chocolate Chip Soft Top Cookies Further Reading: Left of the Dial: The Evolution of Punk, New Wave and Indie on American Radio 5 Things You Never Knew About ‘CHiPs’ and Erik Estrada The Filth and the Fury (2000) | IMDB The Day My Kid Went Punk | IMDB Punk Style: Articles of Interest # 6 | 99 Percent Invisible…

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Humble Trucker Superstar 1:00:16

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Here it is -- THAT episode of FRESH PRINCE. The one that makes you tear up, even now, in adulthood. The one that taught you that parents aren't perfect, that it's healthy to express anger, and that Geoffrey walks a real fine line between comic relief and unemployment. Join us for a walk down memory lane. Never have we hugged harder or learned more. Show: THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR \\ “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse,” Season 4, Episode 24 Air Date: May 9, 1994 Guest Star: Broadway Legend Ben Vereen Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 to buy) Snack: Ruffles Double Crunch Hot Wings Chips Further Reading: The True Story Behind The Saddest Scene In ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ History | Uproxx It’s the 25th anniversary of the saddest Fresh Prince episode ever | The AV Club Uncle Phil Was a Fresh Take on Black Fatherhood | The Root…

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Deus ex Bartokomous 1:04:35

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Balki doesn’t understand lots of things about America, but he has to admit that being forcibly kissed by one’s boss doesn’t seem like a normal workday occurrence — even in 1987! Do the Dance of Formal HR Complaint with Chelsea, Andrew, their memories of years lived in Chicago, and a Blanche Archetype drunk on power. What could be more American? Show: PERFECT STRANGERS \\ “Sexual Harassment in Chicago,” Season 3, Episode 3 Air Date: October 7, 1987 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Rocky Road Trip Oreos!!! Further Reading: Men account for nearly 1 in 5 complaints of workplace sexual harassment with the EEOC | The Washington Post Many men are sexually harassed in the workplace – so why aren’t they speaking out? | The Conversation Living Well : No Straight Lines Who Is at Highest Risk of Sexual Harassment? | ACLU Perfect Strangers Filming Locations…

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Naughty 46:11

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if some animators threw Dr. Seuss, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sweeny Todd into a blender, and then figured out exactly how much they could scar children in 15 minutes? Well, wonder no longer. We’d like to (re)introduce you to this insane episode. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Freaky Fred, and Courage the Cowardly dog, as we wade through what would happen if a nightmare left a bad taste in your mouth and called it cartoons. Show: COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG \\ “Freaky Fred,” Season 1, Episode 3, Segment 2 Air Date: December 3, 1999 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($1.99 to buy both segments) Snack: Kellogg’s Eggo Thick & Fluffy Double Chocolatey Waffles Further Reading: 14 Times “Courage The Cowardly Dog” Left You Deeply Disturbed | Buzzfeed 5 Horrifying Ways Cartoons Tried to Cover Important Issues | Cracked Freaky Fred | Courage the Cowardly Dog Wiki3…

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That's What Blanche Said 49:45

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Thank you for being a friend to LGBTQ+ folx since the 1980s, “The Golden Girls”! Andy and Chelsea jump feels-first into the world of smutty cowboy movies, crappy clown sundaes, and romantic widow bonding. Join us for a deep-dive into all these topics — plus a discussion a few ways FRIENDS could have dealt with shit better (it’s related, we promise). Show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS \\ “Isn’t It Romantic,” Season 2, Episode 5 Air Date: November 8, 1986 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Nabisco Chewy Chips Ahoy! Made With Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Further Reading: 10 ‘Golden Girls’ Moments That Had Us Like ‘Whoa, They Went There’ | PureWow Friends of Dorothy: Was ‘The Golden Girls’ Really As Queer-Friendly As Its Reputation Suggests? | IndieWire What ‘The Golden Girls’ Got Right About Gay Issues In The ‘80s 32 LGBTQ Television Moments That Broke Barriers | Hornet National Youth Advocacy Coalition The Trevor Project Gay and Trans “Panic” Defense | LGBTbar.org…

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Hunky Buns 53:51

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What’s better than one Jaleel White in an episode of TV? How about THREE? It’s season 9 of FAMILY MATTERS, and this is basically a sci-fi show now — but date auctions still bring out the worst in everyone. Join Andy and Chelsea as we navigate the turbulent, confusing, and sometimes infuriating waters of this sitcom, desperate to find a safe port from the shitstorm. Show: FAMILY MATTERS \\ “Out With The Old,” Season 9, Episode 1 Air Date: September 19, 1997 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Goldfish Epic Crunch Ranch and Honey BBQ flavors Further Reading: Stephan Urquelle | Family Matters Wiki Myrtle Urkel | Family Matters Wiki When Wives Earn More Than Their Husbands, Marriages Struggle | Fatherly…

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A-Scared Straight 1:04:01

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The Beave is at it again: repeating things verbatim to the wrong people, messing around in the yard with Larry, and befriending creepy drunks he meets on the sidewalk. But he’s not the only one with “troubles” — Wally’s imaginary girlfriend is mad at him, and The Parents Cleaver are locked in a silent, vague battle of wills. There’s a lot going on under the surface of “Leave It To Beaver.” Luckily Andrew and Chelsea are here to dig it all up and scrutinize it mercilessly. Show: LEAVE IT TO BEAVER \\ “Beaver and Andy,” Season 3, Episode 20 Air Date: February 13, 1960 Find it: on Daily Motion Snack: Chase’s Cherry Mash (since 1918!) Further Reading: 6 Things You Didn’t Know about “Leave It To Beaver” | Mental Floss The History of Alcoholism on TV: From Comedy to Empathy | The Atlantic Medal of Honor | Netflix Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration History of PTSD — US Dept of Veterans Affairs | Newsweek Timeline: The History of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and How We Treat It | Newsweek…

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The Dead Mom Card 51:52

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It’s time for DJ and Kimmy to attend their first frat party — at the only frat in the world that kicks you out for drinking beer. Whose remembrance of the evening is correct? Which of the girls was actually beset with hunks, and which ended up on reject row? Alcohol clouds the memory, so we’re here to break it all down for you. How will these BFFs (best friends forever) survive becoming BFFs (bitter fucking foes)? And how on earth could Kimmy have forgotten the entire inciting incident of this show? You’ll have to listen to find out. Show: FULL HOUSE \\ “Under the Influence,” Season 8, Episode 10 Air Date: December 6, 1994 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Hazelnut Spread M&Ms Further Reading: ‘Full House’ Fans Have Been Wrong About Kimmy Gibbler For 30 Years | Bustle Kimmy Gibbler Is Not Dead…but She Does Deserve a Second Look | Pure Wow…

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Hoping to Find a Butt 57:00

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It’s All Dudes On Deck when baby sister Joanie Cunningham starts *gasp* smoking cigarettes on HAPPY DAYS. Now that she’s a member of The Magnets, nothing is too grown up for this sixteen-year-old. Join Andrew, Chelsea, and literally every man in Joanie’s life as they try to tempt her back to the side of health in the 1950s, using 1970s logic. It’s a *cough* smoooooth ride. Show: HAPPY DAYS \\ “Smokin’ Ain’t Cool,” Season 6, Episode 17 Air Date: January 16, 1979 Find it: At the Paley Center Snack: Haribo Fizzy Cola Gummi Candy Further Reading: Why Smoking in Films Harms Children | NY Times TV Stubs Out Smoking | The Parents Television Council While You Were Streaming | Truth Initiative…

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Under-Promising, Over-Delivering 57:25

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It’s Christmas in May at Hugging and Learning! We dive deep into the charmingly ambiguous world of Arnold et all as they discover the true spirit of the holidays through a gut-wrenching story of war and family separation. Cartoons are fun! Our Very Special Guest Jonathan House joins us for the maximum twists and and turns and emotional payoff that Nickelodeon ever packed into a 24-minute show about nine-year-olds. Join us, won’t you? Show: HEY, ARNOLD! \\ “Arnold’s Christmas,” Season 1, Episode 11 Air Date: December 11, 1996 Very Special Guest: Jonathan House Find it: on Hulu Snack: Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Churros! Further Reading: Hungnam Evacuation – A Christmas Miracle | Ned Forney Asian in Media: Mr. Hyunh – demeaning stereotype or source of comfort? 1975 CBS News footage shows dramatic evacuation of Saigon…

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Self-Proclaimed Punkers 1:18:23

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Are the teens of the 80s legitmately concerned about the state of the world they’re inheriting, or are they being brainwashed into angry zombies by this “silly fad” of punk music? You think you know, but you have no idea, man. Join Chelsea and Andrew as they follow the adventures of a rogue medical examiner and his reactionary girlfriend into a world of outrage, slamdancing, murder, and good old ‘ludes. When they’re around, every room is an emergency room. Show: QUINCY, ME \\ “Next Stop, Nowhere,” Season 8, Episode 8 Air Date: December 1, 1982 Special Guest Star: 14-year-old Melora Hardin Find it: at the Paley Center Snack: Sour Patch Kids Ice Cream Further Reading: Sex Pistols – Bill Grundy Interview A cult-favorite Quincy episode warned of the dangers of punk rock | The AV Club “Columbine: Whose Fault Is It?” by Marilyn Manson | Rolling Stone Authorities: Black metal possible influence in Louisiana church fires Can Listening to Aggressive Music Make You an Aggressive Person?…

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Ep 035: Feminist Kimpossible Agenda : Part 2! 1:00:38

6 years ago1:00:38

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We're back again! Call us, beep us, if you wanna discuss Kim Possible with us (some more)! Join Chelsea, Andrew, and our Very Special Guest Mary Chieffo to discuss the Kim Possible TV movie that taught us many valuable lessons: don’t trust good-looking men, dating is harder than saving the world, and all robots will eventually turn on us. Whether you ship Kim/Ron, desperately want to know Dad Possible’s first name, or don’t actually know what any of this means — you’ll love this episode and our chat with Mary. Show: KIM POSSIBLE \\ “So The Drama,” TV Movie Air Date: April 8, 2005 Very Special Guest: Mary Chieffo Find it: on Disney Now streaming (free) Snack: Trader Joe’s Sea Salt Brownie Petites Further Reading: Mary Chieffo Mary Chieffo Says Playing L’Rell in Star Trek: Discovery is ‘Extreme’ and ‘Empowering’ | Syfy The Complicated Origins of ‘Having It All’ Why Is Modern Dating So Hard—Especially For Ambitious Women? 12 Life Lessons ‘Kim Possible’ Taught Us That Are Still Pretty Relevant | Bustle Animated “New Kids on the Block Christmas Special”…

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Feminist Kimpossible Agenda : Part 1! 1:03:25

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Call us, beep us, if you wanna discuss Kim Possible with us! Join Chelsea, Andrew, and our Very Special Guest Mary Chieffo to discuss the Kim Possible TV movie that taught us many valuable lessons: don’t trust good-looking men, dating is harder than saving the world, and all robots will eventually turn on us. Whether you ship Kim/Ron, desperately want to know Dad Possible’s first name, or don’t actually know what any of this means — you’ll love this episode and our chat with Mary. Show: KIM POSSIBLE \\ “So The Drama,” TV Movie Air Date: April 8, 2005 Very Special Guest: Mary Chieffo Find it: on Disney Now streaming (free) Snack: Trader Joe’s Sea Salt Brownie Petites Further Reading: Mary Chieffo Mary Chieffo Says Playing L’Rell in Star Trek: Discovery is ‘Extreme’ and ‘Empowering’ | Syfy The Complicated Origins of ‘Having It All’ Why Is Modern Dating So Hard—Especially For Ambitious Women? 12 Life Lessons ‘Kim Possible’ Taught Us That Are Still Pretty Relevant | Bustle Animated “New Kids on the Block Christmas Special”…

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Gift of the Toni 55:55

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Growing up is hard on everyone, especially a young girl whose dad hasn’t figured out a reasonable set of boundaries with his boss. Join us for our first WTB? episode, as we play catch, bra shop, throw yet another sad TV birthday party, discuss Alyssa Milano’s graceful transition from child actor/activist to adult actor/activist, and finally discover the perfect application of Andrew’s “vaguely Italian guy” impression. Show: WHO’S THE BOSS \\ “Samantha’s Growing Up,” Season 1, Episode 11 Air Date: January 8, 1985 Find it: at the Paley Center Snack: Palmer Double Crisp Chocolate Bunnyettes Further Reading: 16 Unquestionable Facts About Who’s the Boss? 12 Authoritative Facts About Who’s the Boss Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your Daughter Her First Bra Dads with Developing Daughters Heidi Zak’s open letter to Victoria’s Secret As Girls Mature, Dads and Daughters Grow Apart Alyssa Milano…

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The International Episode 1:11:32

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ER was a 331-episode-long action movie where the stakes were always life or death, the romances were slow-burners, and the crash cart was never where you needed it to be, dammit. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, and Very Special Guest Mary Hollis Inboden as we dive deep into the Season 9 opener of the medical drama, complete with amputation, outbreaks, trauma, and sexy quarantine times . Show: ER \\ “Chaos Theory,” Season 9, Episode 1 Air Date: September 26, 2002 Special Guest Star: Mary Hollis Inboden Find it: on Hulu Snack: Strawberry Jubes Further Reading: 15 Critical Facts About ER What is Chaos Theory? 20 Years After the Shooting on the Playground, by Mary Hollis Inboden | The New York Times Tanks Good News…

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Captain Platitude 55:54

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Way back in the 90s, media mogul Ted Turner had a dream: cartoons should teach kids things! Captain Planet premiered, and thus began the greenwashing of the youth. Join Andrew, Chelsea, Miles, Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Heart, Tidiness, Recycling, White Guilt, Equal Pay, and all the other Planeteers in our quest to stop an evil LeproRat from poisoning the minds of the population with glowing pills and pocket cheese. Show: CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANETEERS \\ “Mind Pollution,” Season 2, Episode 1 Air Date: September 14, 1991 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($1.99) Snack: Poptarts Crisps: Brown Sugar Cinnamazing Flavor (suggested by Angela) Further Reading: “Just Say No” | History.com Verminous Skumm | Captain Planet Fandom How Captain Planet Turned Kids Green…

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It’s Horrifying 1:01:50

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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for — Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, and Very Special Guest Chris Yule (from the Finish It! Podcast) get trapped in a huge refrigerator. Luckily, they’ve all previously learned, and forgotten, CPR. Will Cherie be okay? Should Allen start therapy immediately? Is Jeremy Reams disappointed in the creative license taken with his original vision for this episode? All this will be tackled, and much, much more. Show: PUNKY BREWSTER \\ “Cherie Lifesaver,” Season 2, Episode 16 Air Date: January 19, 1986 Very Special Guest Star: Chris Yule from the Finish It! Podcast Find it: on NBC.com Snack: Root Beer Float Peeps AND Pancakes and Syrup Peeps Further Reading: Oral History: Punky Brewster’s Refrigerator Danger | Mental Floss The Terrifying Reason Refrigerator Doors Are Magnetic Today | Good Housekeeping The Creepiest Thing Ever: L’Inconnue de la Seine Red Cross: How to Do CPR…

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Sun-Preparedness Class 55:35

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We’re back for Season 2 of the podcast, and kicking it off with a PBS movie that scarred child Andrew for reasons that will quickly become apparent. From the mind of science fiction master Ray Bradbury comes a tale that some (intelligent) people would argue is too bleak for children. Do you agree? Strap on your green poker visor and some sunscreen, and join the gang on Venus for five minutes of sun followed by a lifetime of regret. Show: ALL SUMMER IN A DAY \\ TV Movie aired on PBS Air Date: 1985 Suggest by Listener: Jeff Noble Find it: on Vimeo Snack: Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies Further Reading: All Summer In a Day Movie Description Read the full text of the Ray Bradbury short story What the Weather is Like on Other Moons and Planets…

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The Bonusode! 1:05:47

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Did you think we’d disappeared? We would never! We’re never gonna give you up, let you down, run around, OR desert you! Instead, we’re gonna answer your burning questions, rank our favorite snacks, and much, much, more to tide you over until Season 2 starts next week! Cowabunga!

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That’s So Paradoxical 50:43

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Okay, here’s the problem with Daryyyl: he’s part of the Bad Influence Crew. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Raven, other Chelsea, Eddie, brother Cory, friend of the pod Rich Correll, and The Ghost of Monkey Thievery Present, as they navigate a world in which one teenage girl is psychic and everyone already knows. Oh snap! Show: THAT’S SO RAVEN \\ “Five Finger Discount,” Season 3, Episode 2 Air Date: December 3, 2004 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video ($1.99) Snack: O Organics Vanilla Animal Crackers Further Reading: 15 Things You Never Knew About That’s So Raven | Screenrant Shoplifting Statistics Why It Took Raven Symone So Long to Come Out | Teen Vogue…

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Phylicia Rashadaissance 47:33

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It’s time to end period stigma! Starting with the men of the Russo household. “Blossom” was a master class in the Very Special Episode, and this pilot is no exception. Come along with Andrew and Chelsea as they meet the Russo family on this, the day of Blossom’s first period. In my opinionation, you’ll surely laugh and learn. Show: BLOSSOM \\ “Blossom Blossoms” Season 1, Episode 1 Air Date: January 3, 1991 Find it: on Hulu Special Guest Star: Phylicia Rashad Snack: Pepperidge Farm Brussels cookies Further Reading: 17 Facts About Blossom That Will Make You Say ‘Whoa!’ | Mental Floss 7 activists in 7 countries who want to strip menstruation of stigma 4 ways you can fight period stigma Donate a period pack for $2 | Period.org…

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A Cheatcode to Love 52:35

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High school can be rough, even in prehistory. Luckily, teenagers can always be counted on to make horrible decisions — even if they’re teen puppet dinosaurs! Join Andrew and Chelsea for a crash course in dinosaur sexual and gender relations as they grapple with body dysmorphia, steroid abuse, and Spike’s accent. Show: DINOSAURS \\ “Steroids To Heaven,” Season 3, Episode 15 Air Date: February 12, 1993 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Ruffles Mozzarella ‘N Marinara Flavored Potato Chips Further Reading: The Taylor Hooten Foundation 15 Things You Gotta Love About Dinosaurs | Mental Floss Deadly Cost of a Killer Bod | Chicago Tribune National survey finds sharp increase in use of synthetic human growth hormones by teens | US News “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers” by Nancy Jo Sales “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” documentary I’m The Baby, Gotta Love Me (Music Video) | YouTube…

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Nothing Feels Special 51:28

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Sometimes, Very Special Episodes are not about drugs, or bigotry, or teen sex. Sometimes, they’re about cross-promotion and visits from Very Special Guests. It’s important that you know which kind of VSE you’re going into when you sit down to watch. Otherwise, you might end up waiting constantly for something bad to happen in your own one-man production of “Waiting for Soleil (Moon Frye).” Join a very nostalgic Chelsea and a much-less nostalgic Andrew as they plunge deep into the secret world of a teen witch and her mortal friends and hostages. Thunderclap! Show: SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH \\ “No Place Like Home,” Season 4, Episode 1 Air Date: September 24, 1999 Special Guest Star: Britney Spears Find it: on Hulu Snack: Deluscious Cookies and Milk (from Lauren and Corey) Further Reading: 15 Musical Guests You Forgot Were on “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch” 15 Magical Facts About Sabrina, The Teenage Witch | Mental Floss Tickled | HBO Documentary “You Drive Me Crazy” music video | YouTube…

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Ho- Ho- Holy Shit: The Christmas Megasode 1:23:57

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There are 125 toys in the extant He-Man/She-Ra universe, and dammit if almost every one of them isn’t on some nonsense in this very special Christmas episode. Strap in, folks, it’s going to be a long and delirious ride as Chelsea and Andrew jingle all the way through Christmas in Etheria. How does one explain Santa to a Trollan-Etherian immigrant? Exactly whom are we keeping He-Man’s secret identity secret FROM? Who lives in Castle Greyskull besides 8 action figures? We wish the answers to these questions were simply distilled, but they just aren’t, so let’s hop on our Battlecats and hunt for these holiday answers together. Show: HE-MAN and SHE-RA (crossover) \\ “A Christmas Special” Air Date: December 25, 1985S Find it: on YouTube , Hulu with Live TV Snack: LIMITED EDITION Funko Pop! The Golden Girls Funko’s Multigrain Cereal (from Claudia) Further Reading: The Toys that Made Us , S01E03 (Netflix) He-Man.Org…

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The 90s are What's Wrong with You 1:07:37

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Is My So-Called Life the definitive voice of its generation, a mopey soap for teens, or something else entirely? Chelsea and Andrew have very different opinions. Join our two intrepid hosts, Miles, the luminous Claire Danes, and The Ghost of Female Pop Vocalists Past as they discover if there’s really no place like home for the holidays. Do the Chases believe in God? Why is Brian Krackow so pissy at the holidays? Won’t someone feed Rickie — he looks so cold! I don’t know, I wasn’t even, like, there, LEAVE ME ALONE I CAN’T TALK TO YOU ABOUT THIS, MOM. Show: MY SO-CALLED LIFE \\ “So-Called Angels” Season 1, Episode 15 Air Date: December 21, 1994 Special Guest Star: Juliana Hatfield Find it: on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video ($0.99) Snack: Signature Select Pumpkin Spice Nut Toffee (from Albertsons) Further Reading: 19 Things You Might Not Know About My So-Called Life 18 Totally True Facts About “My So-Called Life” That You Like, Never Even Knew For Runaways, Sex Buys Survival Covenant House National Center for Missing and Exploited Children…

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Comes With a Rap Sheet 47:11

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Now this is a story all about how Carlton ended up going from the world’s most low-rent prom to the substance abuse ward in the blink of his tweaked-out eye. Intrigued? Join Chelsea and Andrew as they examine why even CONSIDERING using drugs will put your entire family in grave danger. Uncle Phil will be extremely disappointed if you don’t. Show: THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR \\ “Just Say Yo,” Season 3, Episode 19 Air Date: February 15, 1993 Find it: Amazon Prime Video ($2.99) Snack: Cupcakes from Butter Cake Shop in Los Feliz Further Reading: 20 Facts About The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Mental Floss Will Smith tells the origin story of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Here’s the Origin Story of the Iconic Carlton Dance From Fresh Prince | Time 80’s Ads: Breakin’ and Poppin’ Alfonso Ribeiro 1985 | YouTube…

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Torkelsons of Anarchy 50:11

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The stakes are high and the sentences are long here in Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma. Join Chelsea, Andrew, and first-ever podcast guest Noel, as they ride the roller coaster of a teenage heartbreak-induced makeover. Will Dorothy Jane find love easier to navigate as a blond? How long has Callie Kimbrough actually been in high school? And what could Ruth Ann and Steven Floyd have done in season 1 to avoid getting written off for season 2? When the sun comes up, we will discuss all. Show: THE TORKELSONS \\ “Ice Princess,” Season 1, Episode 14 Air Date: January 12, 1992 Podcast Guest: Noel Marcantel ( commercial photographer and adventure photographer and Chelsea’s brother) Find it: on YouTube Snack: Inka Corn: Chile Pícante flavor Further Reading: See the Cast of ‘The Torkelsons’ All Grown Up The Torkelsons | Wikipedia…

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Classy Move, Pedophile 50:54

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If you drop-kick your jacket when you come through the door, does no one “care,” “stare,” or “glare”? This is just one of the many delicious mysteries of MR. BELVEDERE, the classic show Chelsea and Andy are tackling in this episode. Is little Wesley really the manipulative sociopath the family makes him out to be? How many famous people has Mr. Belvedere actually worked for? And did Heather ever manage to pass her summer school class?? The answers to some of these questions will be answered; others are lost to time. Join us, won’t you? We promise not to stare or glare. Show: MR. BELVEDERE \\ “The Counselor,” Season 4, Episode 20 Air Date: May 6, 1988 Find it: on YouTube Snack: ensaymadas from The Ensaymada Project Further Reading: Preventing Sexual Abuse At Summer Camp: Five Tips for Parents 11 Dignified Facts About Mr. Belvedere | Mental Floss…

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Pur-itan and Simple 49:48

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The Brady Bunch are in the (sanitized, Euro-American) Thanksgiving spirit! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they wade through a swamp of insensitivity, problematic nomenclature, revisionist history, and groovy slang to get to the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday itself: sight gags. Ad-libbing abounds on this trip down memory lane to an older, less-inclusive time. Happy Native American Heritage Month! *facepalm* Show: THE BRADY BUNCH \\ "The Un-Underground Movie," Season 2, Episode 04 Air Date: October 16, 1970 Find it: on Hulu or CBS All Access Snack: 365 Organic Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark Further Reading: Mayflower History Samoset Biography Thanksgiving for Native Americans: Four Voices on a Complicated Holiday | NY Times…

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Very Special Action Hero 50:37

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In their first foray into the world of action drama and mullets, Chelsea and Andrew follow Angus MacGyver as he tries to single-handedly save his young friend, stop black rhino poaching in its abominable tracks, AND enjoy his trip to stock footage of Africa. Jeepin' ain't easy, but MacGyver's mullet makes it look good. Adopt a rhino! Name it MacGyver! Learn science and then use it to come up with waterslide-based plans of action! The exhortations are seemingly endless. ***AND we draw the winner of the Click-or-Treat Very Special Prize Package!!*** Show: MACGYVER \\ "ep name," Season #, Episode # Air Date: November 13, 1989 Special Guest Star: Cuba Gooding, Jr. (kind of...) Find it: on Amazon Prime Video (included) Snack: Sweet Heat Spicy Skittles Further Reading: Learn About the Black Rhino | WWF Adopt an African Rhino | WWF Richard Dean Anderson interview | YouTube…

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Pocket Square in a Coffee Shop 50:43

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It’s hard out there for a pimp, especially when his name is “Mike” and he’s working out of a coffee shop in Times Square. Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, and the “The Facts of Life” gals as they leave the ordinary world of boarding school behind and head into the seedy, unpredicable special world of 80s New York City. Will Tootie be recruited into underage sex work: braces, bowl-cut, and all? Or will Mrs. Garrett’s impeccable phone acting skills somehow save the day? There’s only one way to find out. Show: THE FACTS OF LIFE \\ “Runaway,” Season 3, Episode 18 Air Date: February 24, 1982 Find it: On Amazon Prime Video ($1.99 to buy) Snack: Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies: Toasted Marshmallow flavor Further Reading: For Runaways, Sex Buys Survival Girls Education and Mentoring Service Polaris Project Covenant House…

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The Destructive Power of Sick Burns 45:23

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Any 90s kid knows from TV that the best way to end bullying is with... more bullying? Join Chelsea and Andrew as they plumb the depths of the child-to-child "cruel to be kind" de-escalation method, front-line toddler reportage, and fat-shaming a capella songs. There may be some learning, and there's a 100% chance that a "hug therapist" will show up. Show: FULL HOUSE \\ "Nerd for a Day," Season 3, Episode 4 Air Date: October 13, 1989 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Hershey's Chocolate Donut Bites Further Reading: Why Every 80s Sitcom Decided to Kill Off the Mom Social Bullying Common in TV Shows Kids Watch…

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Turn Snacks for What?! 51:48

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Stevil is back, and he’s more off-putting than the last time! And this time, as the title clearly states, he is not alone! Join Chelsea, Andrew, Miles, Steve, Stevil, Carl and Carlsbad (everyone else is out trick-or-treating) as we journey to the center of the uncanny valley to see… if there’s any good reason they made another Stevil episode. Is it spooky? Sure. Funny? You betcha. Over-snacked? 100%. #ClickorTreat, y’all! Show: Family Matters \\ “Stevil II: This Time He’s Not Alone,” Season 9, Episode 7 Air Date: October 31, 1997 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Sweet: Hostess Sno Balls (orange) Spooky: Circus Peanuts Homemade: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Rolls Further Reading: This ‘Family Matters’ Halloween Episode Is The Most F’ed Up Thing Ever Aired On TGIF Demonic Dummy | TV Tropes Altered Revelations (Musical Friends of the Pod)…

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Uncanny Valley of the Shadow of Death 54:41

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Toxic Masculinity Coffee Hour 45:49

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DESIGNING WOMEN: Great show, or greatest show ever set in an interior design firm in the South? Chelsea and Andrew answer the cat-call to adventure and dive deep into a world where douchey men are disrespectful of women, and women are sick of their shit -- a world not unlike our own. An extremely topical discussion ensues, about a Very Special Episode that aired thirty years ago. Show: DESIGNING WOMEN \\ "Hard Hats and Lovers," Season 3, Episode 6 Air Date: December 19, 1988 Find it: at the Paley Center Snack: Hershey’s Chocolate Donut Bites Further Reading: Together We Have the Power to End Harassment (Hollaback!) 'Designing Women' Creator Goes Public With Les Moonves War: Not All Harassment Is Sexual (Guest Column) Designing Women Reboot In the Works The gaming journalist who tells on her internet trolls – to their mothers 8 Reasons A Catcall Is Not A Compliment…

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The Height of 80s Disrespect 47:55

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What would you do if the neighborhood Madonna (™) showed up on your doorstep, looking to seduce your teenage son? Twist: you're a modern, liberal sitcom mom without the framework of religion on which to hang your arguments! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they navigate the murky waters of teen sexuality and plant murder with the Seaver family on GROWING PAINS. Show: GROWING PAINS \\ "Mike's Madonna Story," Season 1, Episode 6 Air Date: November 5, 1985 Find it: Amazon Prime Video ($2.99 rental) Guest Star: Dana Plato (from "Diff'rent Strokes") Snack: Limited Edition Rocky Road Trip Oreos Further Reading: 6 Beloved TV Shows (That Traumatized Cast Members For Life) How Characters Lose Their Virginity on Teen Shows Through the Years…

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Nancy Reagan Ex Machina 52:56

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Never on this podcast has a Very Special Episode had such nefarious and far-reaching consequences. Andrew and Chelsea dip a toe into the miasma that is the War on Drugs, with an assist from adorable, ill-fated child actors and a former First Lady who used to be an actress herself. Show: DIFF’RENT STROKES \\ “The Reporter,” Season 05, Episode 22 Air Date: March 19, 1983 Find it: at the Paley Center (not online) Snack: Oreo Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cookies Further Reading: Just Say No (History.com) ‘Just Say No’: How Nancy Reagan Helped America Lose the War on Drugs (Vice News) Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush video " Stop the Madness" music video "Reagan" by Killa Mike music video…

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Alf With A Robot 46:06

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Andrew and Chelsea put their own sanity on the line to dissect for you an episode of SMALL WONDER -- possibly the worst sitcom in sitcom history. Is mother Joan a budding psycho killer? What sport does tragic Peter Watson even play? And why doesn't anyone think to change VICI's clothing? All these questions and many more will remain completely unanswered. Show: SMALL WONDER \\ “Chewed Out,” Season 02, Episode 01 Air Date: September 13, 1986 Find it: at the Paley Center Further Reading: Does Smoking on TV Influence You? (Teens.DrugAbuse.gov) Youth Smoking (Wikipedia) Snack: Goldfish Grahams S’mores by Pepperidge Farm (thanks, Annie!)…

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Home Run 42:35

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Chelsea and Andrew discuss what is a seriously thoughtful, considerate, and uncompromising look at the sexual harrassment of a young girl by a family friend she trusts. Probably the most eloquent Very Special Episode we have yet explored, the writing really holds up, even 40 years after it originally aired."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":9025,"3":[null,0],"9":1,"11":4,"12":0,"16":12}"> Chelsea and Andrew discuss a seriously thoughtful, considerate, and uncompromising look at the sexual harassment of a young girl by a family friend she trusts. Probably the most eloquent Very Special Episode we have yet explored, the writing really holds up, even 40 years after it originally aired. Show: FAMILY TIES \\ “Give Uncle Arthur A Kiss,” Season 1, Episode 6 Air Date: November 10, 1982 Find it: on Amazon Prime Video Further Reading: The telling signs someone in your child’s life is a predator (MamaMia) Snack: Yogurt Trail Mix…

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Playing Impossible To Get 1:01:41

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Bayside High decides to put a price on the humanity of its male students with a date auction, in order to buy the cheerleaders new uniforms. Unsurprisingly, this horrifying idea brings out the worst in everyone! Join Chelsea and Andrew as they try to parse out whether or not there are any heroes to be found in this, Bayside’s most misguided escapade yet. Show: SAVED BY THE BELL \\ “Date Auction,” Season 3, Episode 15 Air Date: November 9, 1991 Find it: on Hulu Further Reading: The Evolution of Fat Women on TV (Vulture) “Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman” by Lindy West (GoodReads) Aidy Bryant-Led Comedy ‘Shrill’ Picked Up to Series at Hulu (Hollywood Reporter) Snack: Tangerine Vanilla Cashew-Macademia Glazed Mix…

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Memorize a Horse 46:57

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How many St. Olaf jokes is too many? Is Dorothy's gambling problem a failure of willpower, or a disease? Why is there no cheesecake AT ALL in this episode? To find out, please join Chelsea and Andrew in the pastel world of 90s Florida. Show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS \\ "All Bets Off," Season 5, Episode 24 Air Date: April 28,1990 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Popcorn Further Reading: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- Find Help 20 Fun Facts about "The Golden Girls" (Mental Floss) Compulsive Gambling Symptoms, Causes and Effects (PsychGuides.com)…

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Doobie Fair 48:54

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In this episode, Andrew and Chelsea discuss a double Very Special Episode so famous it spawned its own Facebook Group ! Come with us as we explore the moral gray area of concert bootlegging, discuss which of us is a "real Dee," and discover one of the truths of the universe: if you see something, tell Michael McDonald. This one's a Doobie!! (and it includes an unconscionable number of puns...) Show: WHAT'S HAPPENING!! \\ "Doobie Or Not Doobie," Season 2, Episode 16 and 17 Air Date: Jan 28, 1978 Find it: at the Paley Center (not online) Further Reading: 40 years ago, the Doobie Brothers' 'What's Happening!!' episode preached evils of bootlegging, joys of racial harmony (Yahoo Entertainment) From Music to Missile Defense: The Very Interesting Life of Jeff Baxter (NOW.) 7 (More) Rockers and their Gratuitous TV Appearances (Mental Floss) Snack: Ocho Dark Chocolate Coconut bar…

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Here's To You, Space Dog 43:05

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Chelsea and Andy work through their feelings about the Challenger Explosion alongside Punky, her friends, and a very special guest star. Show: PUNKY BREWSTER \\ "Accidents Happen," Season 2, Episode 22 Air Date: 9 March 1986 Find it: Amazon Prime Video ($1.99 to rent) Further Reading: Episode To Air : 'Punky' Deals With Shuttle Tragedy (LA Times) Snack: York Peppermint Pattie…

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MackSputin 45:49

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Chelsea and Andrew explore the nebulous world of teen cults, true friendship, and "judging" when they tackle the episode of BOY MEETS WORLD in which Shawn Hunter joins a cult. Show: BOY MEETS WORLD \\ "Cult Fiction," Season 4, Episode 21 Air Date: 25 April, 1997 Find it: on Hulu Further Reading: How Cults Work (CultWatch.com) This is How Cults Work (Vice UK) Snack: Japanese Peanuts…

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Urkel on a Hot Tin Roof 46:03

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Chelsea and Andrew take on teen drinking, rooftop parties, and the Blanche Archetype in this discussion of a FAMILY MATTERS episode, in which Steve Urkel gets dosed by bullies at a rooftop party and nearly falls to his death. Show: FAMILY MATTERS \\ “Life of the Party” Season 2, Episode 18 Air Date: Feb 8, 1991 Find it: on Hulu Snack: Hulapeño Hawaiian Kettle Chips…

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Series Thesis 3:02

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Welcome to Hugging and Learning! This podcast explores "very special episodes" of TV from the 80s and 90s. Join us weekly for a nostalgic and often iconic look back at TV history.

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