The Shows We Watched

The icon that is Bob Ross presented over 400 episodes of The Joy of Painting from 1983 - 1994 but he’s even more famous and influential now than when he was alive. But why has this once obscure public TV show with a single afro-haired, melifluous-voiced, painting genius grown into such a significant and widely-known cultural touchstone? Check out hosts Emily and James celebrating the wonder of The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross, and all those ‘happy little clouds’. 

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air needs a deep dive. From the theme song to the fashions, we talk all things Will Smith! (As well as Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, and Joseph Marcell!!) The classic 90s sitcom made us laugh and made us think too. Not bad for a comedy show starring a rapper who’d never acted before. Will and his crazy relatives were everyone’s best friends (okay, maybe not Carlton). And nearly 150 episodes later, Mr. Will Smith was a megastar.

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MTV's Beavis & Butthead were cult icons (although Emily’s mom wouldn’t let her watch). Show business is full of legendary double acts: Lennon & McCartney, Scorsese & De Niro, Mary-Kate & Ashley. In 1993, MTV gave us another iconic twosome to add to that list: Beavis & Butthead. Grab your Metallica t-shirt, pop back on your braces (the dental kind...is that possible to do, actually?) and get ready to have zero success with the opposite sex. In March of 1993 the original series of Beavis & Butthead debuted and ran for seven seasons, including a couple of revivals, (one on Paramount+ right now). The iconic animated series was created and voiced by Mike Judge, who went onto an amazing career creating other hit movies and TV shows like Office Space, King of the Hill, and Silicon Valley.

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Serena! Chuck! Doroda the maid! James and Emily delve deep into the stylish, sexy phenomenon that was Gossip Girl. We explore the history, discuss how the show came to be, why it became such a hit, and how it has evolved over the years. We also talk about some of the behind-the-scenes gossip and controversies. Listen in as the chicest teen show of all time celebrates its 15th anniversary!

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Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser played everyone’s favorite 30-something New Yorkers in this TV smash sitcom. Now it’s time to celebrate our favorite characters, episodes, and dog (there was only one —hi, Murray!). This week we talk about Mad About You, launched on NBC on Tuesday nights in 1992. Mad About You went on to win 12 Emmys, including four in a row for its leading actress, Helen Hunt. This classic sitcom ran for seven seasons and there was even a recent revival. Stars Paul Riser and Helen Hunt were a young couple and the show featured lots of dating and romance. We even make the claim, "Every engaged couple should have to watch the entire Mad About You multi-season run from start to finish before deciding to get married."

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In each episode, we reminisce about a different classic TV show with both humor and authority. Co-hosts James King and Emily Johnston bring their deep knowledge and genuine love for these shows, giving listeners not only an in-depth look at shows like Gossip Girl, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sex and the City, Friends, and so many more--but also these shows' legacy. Follow The Shows We Watched for a fun, entertaining, and informative look at your favorite TV shows and ours. 

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