'Night, Mr. Walters!: A Taxi Podcast

Tony's pal Brian (from season 2 episode 5, "The Reluctant Fighter") is back, and looking for someone to adopt him.  Tony is thinking of adopting him, but what chance does a palooka like Tony have against the rich parents that Brian is hoping for?  Is Brian the most conniving and deceitful character ever to appear on Taxi?  And will any of this ultimately matter?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 17, "Tony and Brian."

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Jim turns a big win at the track into a broken-down old horse named Gary.  Can he and the horse coexist in a condemned building?  What are the logistics of owning a horse in Manhattan?  And who was the best Klingon, Christopher Lloyd or John Schuck?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 16, "Jim Gets A Pet."

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It's the spooky season, and we're taking a break from Sunshine Cab to take a look at a Taxi-adjacent TV special that features Judd Hirsch as Dracula.  Is this a trifle aimed at selling kid's toys, or is there a not-so-hidden message about the power of unions?  HP and Father Malone delve into these questions and more, as they discuss 1979's "The Halloween That Almost Wasn't".

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Zena's back, and wants Louie to meet her parents.  Desperate to make a good impression, Louie inveigles Alex to come along and keep an eye on him.  Will Zena's parents approve of Louie?  Can Louie make it through the dinner without embarrassing himself?  And why is there a bi-fold door leading into the Sherman's kitchen?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 14, "Louie Meets The Folks."

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Uh oh, Latka's just received word that there's rebellion and fighting in the streets of his home country.  Now he's torn between patriotism, and love for his newfound home of New York.  Will Latka join the rebels against insurmountable odds?  How long can a dance number in Mario's possibly last?  And who does the best Jay Leno impression?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss this and more in season 2, episode 13, "Latka's Revolting."

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Alex finds love where he least expects it, in the form of a passionate, emotional actress named Joyce (played by Dee Wallace).  Will Alex's impulsiveness get the best of him?  Are there any other soap operas in New York besides 'For Better, For Worse'?  And is this merely another Sunshine Cab Company in a vast multiverse?  Join HP and Father Malone as they ponder this and more in season 2, episode 12, "Alex's Romance."

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After yet another tough breakup, Elaine has discovered she has a secret admirer who is writing her beautiful poems.  But who could it be?  Alex?  Tony?  Perhaps the sudden reappearance of Jim is a clue to this mystery poet?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 2, episode 11, aptly titled "Elaine's Secret Admirer."

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Latka thinks he's found the perfect apartment, and he's right.  Unfortunately, he's a little too right, as it's an amazing penthouse apartment way beyond his means.  Will the cabbies help Latka with this situation he's gotten himself into?  Spoiler alert - absolutely not.  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 2, episode 10, "The Apartment."

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Hilarity and hijinks ensue when Louie challenges Reiger to see who can pull in the highest amount of money in one shift.  Will Reiger compromise his integrity to win?  How low will Louie go to gain an edge?  And how does living legend James Hong figure into all of this?  HP and Father Malone break it down as they discuss season 2, episode 9, "The Great Race."

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Supposed best friends Bobby and Tony are vying for the affection of the same girl.  Can their friendship withstand this competition?  Will Alex ever get his tooth fixed?  And is Elaine secretly pulling the strings?  HP and Father Malone break these questions down as they discuss season 2, episode 8, "A Woman Between Friends."

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