This week, Alex and Gus discuss their jury duty experiences while discussing episode 9, Edith Has Jury Duty. They compare the episode to its literary homage, Twelve Angry Men, and draw some thematic parallels as well.
This week, Gus introduces his new official co-host, Alex Hajjar! They discuss Episode 8 of the first season, Lionel Moves into the Neighborhood, gentrification in NYC, and the complications of the American Dream.
This week, Gus is joined by teacher Alex Hajjar to discuss the classic episode Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit. Together, they discuss their love for Edith, unrealistic social constructs, and open relationships.
This week, Gus is joined by comedian/singer Ali Lu. Together, they discuss episode 6, Gloria's Pregnancy. They discuss some of the episode's revolutionary themes, whether or not Archie is a racist, being culturally sensitive, and if they want children.
This week, Gus is joined by comedian Kevin Yee to discuss episode 5, Archie Gives Blood. Together, they discuss several of the ethical issues of the episode, donating blood in 2018, and the sequel to the Mamma Mia movie.
This week, Gus is joined by comedian Teddy Margas to discuss episode 4, Judging Books by Covers. Gus and Teddy highlight some of the important issues of the episode but also delve into some of the current problems that exist in the LGBT community.
This week, Gus is joined by writer/roommate/web series creator extraordinaire Arielle Waldman to discuss episode 3. Gus and Arielle discuss Archie's nuanced racism, America's anti-Semitism problem, and Arielle's experience growing up Jewish in Chicago.
Gus is joined this week by comedian Alan Snider to discuss episode 2, Writing the President, and they discuss a striking facet of the show: how normal the Bunkers look considering how unrealistic TV beauty standards can be.
For the pilot episode of All in the Family, Gus is joined by Kendall Haney, a TV writer. Together, they introduce the show, its themes, its characters, its cultural significance, and argue about the truly important things in life: ketchup on eggs.
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About All in the Podcast
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All in the Podcast is a weekly podcast dedicated to rewatching every episode of the legendary 1970s Norman Lear sitcom "All in the Family." Hosted by Gus Constantellis (a TV writer and standup…
comedian) and several other co-hosts, All in the Podcast will recap each episode and also discuss how socially relevant the series still is more than 35 years after its original air date. Join us as we take the plunge and follow us on Twitter @allinthepodcast.