Caroline and the Podcast

It's a Buy One Get One and it isn't even our birthday! After checking out the Must See TV video store event of 1995, "Caroline and the Folks", we were thrilled to get to talk to Scott the Video Clerk himself -- Jeff Garvin! Blow dry some popcorn and hit play as we rewind with Jeff to his own encounters with Chandler Bing and The Single Guy, pause to reflect on the ups and downs of dude hairstyles in the '90s, and fast forward through Jeff's blockbuster journey from guest star extraordinaire to rock star to YA author. Inspirational stuff -- way better than Sorority House Massacre 2...

It's sweeps week, and just in time for Caroline to meet the parents (less Robert DeNiro, more Cartoon Pigeon Robert DeNiro) in episode 1.06, "Caroline and the Folks"! Be kind and rewind with us as we dig into NBC Must See TV crossover mania as our heroes encounter both Chandler Bing and The Single Guy, Richard turns 30 (ouch), and Lea Thompson's physical comedy chops get a real workout. Put down the snowglobe, Tommy, put down the snowglobe...

After laughing all the way to the bank in episode 1.05, "Caroline and the ATM", oh what bliss to get to speak to the manager himself, Mr. Green -- a.k.a. the marvelous Jason Graae! Join us as we chat with Jason about the real-life inspiration for Mr. Green, the magic of making socially distanced theatre for appreciative honks, and (spoiler alert) his second "demoted" appearance in a later episode of Caroline in the City. Times is hard, times is hard...

The City becomes a "surveillance" state as we attempt to make a withdrawal at Episode 1.05, "Caroline and the ATM"! Join us as we discuss the finer details of Richard's sad murder apartment, the gradations of nose-picking, and whether or not the show is trying to gaslight us into hating an American treasure. Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, and the Muppets are a gift, Richard Karinsky, A GIFT!

Crack open a ginger ale and steel yourself for some absolute nonsense as we go on the long, strange trip of Episode 1.04, "Caroline and the Bad Back"! Join us as we examine the ugly underbelly of Caroline Duffy's art, the mystery of what "Del" is short for, and our misguided desire for Richard/Del hijinks. Does anybody really know what time it is?

This week we're ghosting our stylists and heading to the Arabian Gallery for Episode 1.03, "Caroline and the Gay Art Show"! Come along with us for a wild ride through art gallery emergencies, the rules of hugging for gay men, and the surprising joys of suddenly 'shipping Del and Richard. Don't tell Charlie's mother, she thinks we're dating a doctor.

It's a quarantine miracle! Who knew when we embarked on this adventure that we'd instantly encounter BRAND NEW Caroline in the City content? Not us, that's for sure! Join us as we discuss who's gotten even better in the last quarter-century (hint: it's everybody), follicular grandeur and lack thereof, the surprising things we learned, and the warm, wonderful joys of a Zoom trip back to The City.

Our journey continues with Episode 1.02, "Caroline and the Mugger"! Join us as we dig deep into the St. Mark's Place shopping experience, the ethics of wearing a Cats cast member jacket without actually having joined the cast of Cats, and whether life truly is a highway. The party is definitely here, not down the hall where the loud music and noise are coming from.

We dive into Caroline in the City at the very beginning, with Episode 1.01 -- "Pilot"! Time travel with us to the era of Must See TV, trendy Himalayan cats, and so many clear beverages.

Get out! Why, you ask, in the Year of Our Lord 2020, have we taken on the task of recapping all four seasons of Caroline in the City, a somewhat forgotten slice of mid-1990s Must See TV, a thing literally nobody is asking for? Well, we'll tell you! Here's a preview episode of our brand-new podcast Caroline and the Podcast, in which we make the case for why you should take this wild and wacky trip to The City with us.