The All In The Family Podcast

By Chris Novembrino, Lindsay Duke

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What's The All In The Family Podcast about?

"The All In The Family Podcast," hosted by Chris Novembrino & Lindsay Duke, takes a retrospective look at the classic 1970s television show through the context of the politics and culture of today. 

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The All In The Family Podcast episodes:

03.08.2020
Season 3, Ep. 13: Archie and the Bowling Team
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 13 of Season 3, “Archie And The Bowling Team,” where Archie encounters the beginnings of Equal Opportunity compliance and Affirmative Action policies in the form of an audition for a high-profile bowling team.
03.08.2020
Season 3, Ep. 11: Mike's Appendix
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 11 of Season 3, "Mike's Appendix," where Mike has an acute case of appendicitis, leading to a robust conversation between the Bunker household over doctors.
03.08.2020
Season 3, Ep. 9 & 10: Flashback: Mike and Gloria's Wedding
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 9 & 10 of Season 3, "Flashback: Mike and Gloria's Wedding," where Mike and Gloria revisit their wedding day.
09.13.2019
Season 3, Ep. 7: The Bunkers and the Swingers
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 3 of Season 7, "The Bunkers And The Swingers," where Edith (who is dealing with a little Empty Nest Syndrome) uses a personal ad to make some new friends with an age-appropriate couple.
09.10.2019
Season 3, Ep. 5: Lionel Steps Out
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 3 of Season 5, "Lionel Steps Out," where Lionel finally confronts Archie about his opinions on race!
06.27.2019
Season 3, Ep. 3: The Threat
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 3 of Season 3, "The Threat," where the new wife of one of Archie's old friends creates a thorny situation at the Bunkers' house during an overnight visit.
05.26.2019
Discussing "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience"
Chris & Lindsay discuss ABC's live staging of The Jeffersons and All In The Family.
05.24.2019
Season 3, Ep. 2: Archie's Fraud
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 1 of Season 3, "Archie And The Editorial," where Archie is confronted with a self-made taxation situation with regards to his moonlight job driving Munson's cab. Chris & Lindsay discuss the Bunkers' financial situation up...
05.08.2019
Season 3, Ep. 1: Archie And The Editorial
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 1 of Season 3, "Archie And The Editorial," where Archie decides to speak out against gun control and a host of other hot button issues in a television news editorial.
04.30.2019
Season 2, Ep. 24: Maude
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 24 of Season 2, "Maude," where Archie & Edith go to Maude's house for Carol's wedding. During this episode, there is an exploration of the importance of trust in relationships, different relationship structures, antisemitism on...
03.05.2019
Season 2, Ep. 23: Archie Is Jealous
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 23 of Season 2, "Archie Is Jealous," where Archie pitches a fit after he discovers that Edith once went on a chaperoned lakehouse date long before they were married.
01.20.2019
Season 2, Ep. 21: Sammy's Visit
Chris & Lindsay (back after a hiatus!) discuss Episode 21 of Season 2, "Sammy's Visit," where Sammy Davis Jr. comes to visit 704 Hauser St. when he forgets his briefcase in the cab Archie moonlights in. Chris & Lindsay get...
10.20.2018
Season 2, Ep. 19: Archie & Edith, Alone
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 19 of Season 2, "Archie & Edith, Alone," where Mike & Gloria depart to a commune, leaving Archie & Edith to reflect on the state of their marriage, leading to the two addressing long-standing underlying...
10.06.2018
Season 2, Ep. 17: Mike's Mysterious Son
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 17 of Season 2, "Mike's Mysterious Son," where Mike is the dupe in a horrible ruse that leaves all of the residents of the Bunker household convinced that Mike has a 4-year-old son.
09.28.2018
Season 2, Ep. 16: Archie & The FBI (Special Free-mium Episode)
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 16 of Season 2, "Archie & The FBI," where Archie finds himself the subject of a government investigation and there are so many parallels to what is happening in current events that it's rather hard...
09.28.2018
Season 2, Ep. 15: Edith's Problem
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 15 of Season 2, "Edith's Problem," where Edith has a minor existential crisis as she moves through "The Change Of Life." They discuss how Edith's mood swings bring out interesting facets in Edith, Archie, and...
09.07.2018
Season 2, Ep. 13: Christmas Day At The Bunkers
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 13 of Season 2, "Christmas Day At The Bunkers," where Archie loses his Christmas bonus due to an error he made at work. Chris & Lindsay continue their discussion of the inner psychology and motivations...
09.01.2018
Season 2, Ep. 11: The Man On The Street
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 11 of Season 2, "The Man On The Street," where Archie's dreams are crushed worse than the early 1970s economy was by Nixon Shock. Archie's self-sabotage is as deep as the history lesson tucked in...
08.13.2018
Season 2, Ep. 9: Mike's Problem
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 9 of Season 2, "Mike's Problem," where they take on the burden of thinking about Mike & Gloria's sex life, as Mike takes out his performance anxiety on everyone in the house, particularly Archie. They...
07.24.2018
Season 2, Ep. 7: Edith's Accident
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 7 of Season 2, "Edith's Accident," where the Bunkers encounter a priest completely without grace after Edith accidentally damages his car with her shopping cart at the grocery store.
06.06.2018
Season 2, Ep. 5: Mike Meets Archie
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 5 of Season 2, "Flashback: Mike Meets Archie," which explores the first time Archie & Edith met Mike. Early battle lines are drawn between Mike and Archie over Viet Nam, baseball's racial integration, and general...
05.17.2018
Season 2, Ep. 3: Archie And The Lock-Up
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 3 of Season 2, "Archie And The Lock-Up," where Archie finds himself in jail with a bunch of hippies & freaks after an anti-war protest at the U.N. gets broken up by the police. Chris...
05.02.2018
Season 2, Ep. 1: The Saga of Cousin Oscar
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 1 of Season 2, "The Saga Of Cousin Oscar," where Archie's cousin, who tormented Archie throughout his childhood, has the decency to stay in the Bunkers' house for a few days, eat a lot of...
04.21.2018
Ep. 13: The First And Last Supper
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 13, "The First And Last Supper," where The Jeffersons come over to The Bunkers' house for dinner. Chris & Lindsay discuss religion's clouding effect on foreign policy making, the merit of NASA, and race relations...
04.06.2018
Ep. 11: Gloria Discovers Women's Lib
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 11, "Gloria Discovers Women's Lib," where Gloria discovers feminism and faces serious resistance from Mike, who has ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE views on women. Chris & Lindsay discuss what they liked about the episode, the jarring characterization...
03.16.2018
Ep. 09: Edith Has Jury Duty
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 9, "Edith Has Jury Duty," where Edith finds herself on the jury of a highly-publicized murder trial. Chris & Lindsay discuss the changing role of women in society in the 1970s, why Chris thinks it's...
03.08.2018
Ep. 07: Mike's Hippie Friends Come To Visit
Chris & Lindsay are joined by Aryeh Cohen-Wade to discuss Episode 7, "Mike's Hippie Friends Come To Visit," where the Best Man from Mike's wedding, having gone through some substantive changes, drops in at 10:30 P.M. with his "old lady" to...
02.16.2018
Ep. 05: Judging Books By Covers
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 5, "Judging Books By Covers," where Mike & Gloria's friend, Roger, who Archie thinks is gay, comes to visit. Later in the episode, Archie is shocked to find out that one of his own friends,...
02.04.2018
Ep. 03: Oh, My Aching Back
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 3, "Oh, My Aching Back," where Archie gets into a car accident of his own creation and, rather than owning up to it, chooses to hide behind his antisemitism. They also talk about table grazing,...
01.19.2018
Ep. 01: Meet The Bunkers
Chris & Lindsay discuss Episode 1, "Meet The Bunkers," where Archie and Edith come home from church early, interrupting the Stivics' privacy. They broadly discuss their initial impressions of Archie, Edith, Mike and Gloria, as well as Lionel Jefferson.

What's The All In The Family Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The All In The Family Podcast episodes:

Season 3, Ep. 13: Archie and the Bowling Team

Season 3, Ep. 11: Mike's Appendix

Season 3, Ep. 9 & 10: Flashback: Mike and Gloria's Wedding

Season 3, Ep. 7: The Bunkers and the Swingers

Season 3, Ep. 5: Lionel Steps Out

Season 3, Ep. 3: The Threat

Discussing "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience"

Season 3, Ep. 2: Archie's Fraud

Season 3, Ep. 1: Archie And The Editorial

Season 2, Ep. 24: Maude

Season 2, Ep. 23: Archie Is Jealous

Season 2, Ep. 21: Sammy's Visit

Season 2, Ep. 19: Archie & Edith, Alone

Season 2, Ep. 17: Mike's Mysterious Son

Season 2, Ep. 16: Archie & The FBI (Special Free-mium Episode)

Season 2, Ep. 15: Edith's Problem

Season 2, Ep. 13: Christmas Day At The Bunkers

Season 2, Ep. 11: The Man On The Street

Season 2, Ep. 9: Mike's Problem

Season 2, Ep. 7: Edith's Accident

Season 2, Ep. 5: Mike Meets Archie

Season 2, Ep. 3: Archie And The Lock-Up

Season 2, Ep. 1: The Saga of Cousin Oscar

Ep. 13: The First And Last Supper

Ep. 11: Gloria Discovers Women's Lib

Ep. 09: Edith Has Jury Duty

Ep. 07: Mike's Hippie Friends Come To Visit

Ep. 05: Judging Books By Covers

Ep. 03: Oh, My Aching Back

Ep. 01: Meet The Bunkers