The Old Young Ones on Radio Misfits

The Old Young Ones got old. Jon and Howie look back at the experience of rewatching all 12 episodes of the BBC cult show. They discuss how their opinions have changed after 30 years, how the guests gave new perspectives and where to go next.  [Ep14]

“The Young One”s end here. Jon and Howie welcome back Joe Pakovits (with corrected audio levels) to discuss the cruel tone the characters take, the final new set and the cutaways that push the envelope even for this series. Plus, Lenny Henry as Hitler, the mystery of Elephant Head, and how a bank robbery can get too busy.  [Ep13]

“The Young Ones” break their 2 episodes per show rules to create 3 episodes this show! Author and “Tonight Show” writer Mike Drucker joins Jon and Howie to revisit the show after seeing it once 15 years ago. They discuss the story structure similarity to “Family Guy”, the meta break that stays cracked throughout the episode and where Brian Damage ranks among Alexei Sayle performances. Plus, the magic of Vyvyans’ mother, the targeting of hit BBC shows and how a perfect joke doesn’t need context. [Ep12]

“The Young Ones” reminds everyone of the competition! “Watching TV” author Wally Podrazik joins Jon and Howie to talk early 80s soap opera parodies, unexplained time travel and a Blackadder dress rehearsal. Plus, French and Saunders, Monty Python and the difference between influential and illustrative. [Ep11]

Have we got a video? Next week we will, but first here’s the audio podcast for “Nasty”! Jon and Howie welcome musician and Britcom zealot Matt Tate to discuss the horror spin on the opening, the passing of the torch from Monty Python and a preview of Blackadder. Plus, why “Evil Dead” was topical, hating Shakespearan actors and selling out. [Ep10]

Do “The Young Ones” finally stick to a theme? Jon and Howie welcome New York Times reviewer Eddie Crouse to discuss the thread of poverty that created an extension to the main set, the silent comedy of Christopher Ryan and the missing musical number. Plus, 80s hippies, sexy neighbors and the unprecedented lengths the show will go for a fart joke. [Ep9]

Jon and Howie loved the first episode of The Young Ones second season, they want to talk to more people about it. Chicago’s King of Geeks Elliott Serrano joins the show for his first ever episode of “The Young Ones”. They discuss his reaction having being told nothing about it, how he wrestled with the tone, and how Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson made him feel like friends showing up at a party when he didn’t know anyone. [Ep8]

Hands up who likes this episode? “The Young Ones” second season starts with a bang and Jon and Howie had so much to say about it, they didn’t let anyone else on the show. Why is this the greatest episode of “The Young Ones?” How do Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, and Motorhead fit in? And who actually is Bambi? get ready for an hour of killer socks, decapitations, elephants and so much gushing about it [Ep7]

The first season of “The Young Ones” comes to a close with some of the biggest swings yet. Jon and Howie welcome super-fan Joe Pakovits to the studio to discuss the Monty Python homages, comic book parodies and the characters that come out of nowhere. Plus, lion tamers, Narnia and a lot of Alexei Sayle with an axe. [Ep6]

It’s episode 5 of “The Young Ones” and it’s time to throw a party! Michelle Sileo returns to discuss the huge supporting cast and why some of them are here, the origins of “Beavis and Butthead” and Rik’s mood swings between sycophancy and impatience. Plus, “The Muppet Show”, dueling hippie performances, and how much it costs to rent a horse. [Ep5]