Sitcom Showdown Podcasts

Steve brings 'Barbara' to the showdown (a listener suggestion) so that he and Jeff can check out the turn-of-the-century UK sitcom starring Gwen Taylor and Sam Kelly. The ep in question is Series 3 episode 2, titled FLOOD, and it turns out to be packed with plenty of quality jokes. Thanks to Jono for the suggestion!…

Steve uses Blackadder's 'Ink & Incapability' as a springboard to go on a Grand Tour of Edmund: A Butler's Tale & Boswell's Life of Johnson. What were the links between Dr Johnson & Boswell, and the Prince Regent and Gertude Perkins and the great romantic poets (if any)? Or did Ben Elton and Richard Curtis simply fabricate them with hilarious result…

We hop to Craggy Island as Simon Hart joins John and John to talk about his love for the Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews masterpiece that is Father Ted.By John & John

We Are Men was a swiftly-cancelled 2013 sitcom on CBS (only 2 episodes!) starring some great actors such as Tony Shalhoub, Jerry O'Connell and Kal Penn. The show looked great, plenty of well-shot location work, with experienced hands at the helm. So what went wrong? Jeffers and Steve review both eps of We Are Men and give you the low-down.…

John & John are joined by critic, actor, writer and club singer Nathan Major to talk about his love for the clubland classic Phoenix Nights.By John & John

The USA's 1979 version of Are You Being Served? titled Beane's of Boston is under the microscope in this edition of Sitcom Showdown. The pilot starred sitcom veterans Charlotte Rae (Diff'rent Strokes) as Mrs Slocombe and John Hillerman (Magnum PI) as Mr Peacock. Steve and Jeffers compare the two series and - as always - enjoy looking at transplante…

It is the final episode of the first series. To mark this special occasion John & John agree to rank each other off. 14 shows have been thoroughly analysed, but what in their opinion separates the really good, from the really, really good? Warning. Their opinions are guaranteed to upset and offend.By John & John

In our 100th episode of Sitcom Showdown, Steve nominates a classic episode of Are You Being Served from 1976. Captain Peacock is in a spot of bother after some suspicious overnight behavior with a store colleague makes him late to work. Mrs Peacock is on the rampage and Messrs Humphries and Lucas are enjoying the show. Meanwhile, Mrs Slocombe is in…

The multi-talented Andy Hampel joins John and John to discuss the 70s BBC classic and apparent favourite sitcom of Queen Elizabeth II. Andy paints his vision of what might have happened to the Goods and the Leadbetters after the series ended.By John & John

Night Court's 2023 revival is examined at the behest of Jeffers who is caught bringing it to the table purely on the Basil Brush connection of a new Night Court star. John Larroquette returns to play his character Dan Fielding from the classic original Night Court (which we covered in ep 60 of the podcast) joining Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone,…

John & John are joined by Andy Train and a couple of surprise guests to talk about the gloriously silly Robert Popper sitcom.By John & John

Steve nominates the highly-regarded Parks and Recreation episode 'Flu Season' for the Hall of Fame. Is it a fully-sick classic? According to fans, this is some of the best work that Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and the team have done.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

John & John are joined by podcast friend Callum Major to get knee-deep in the rite of passage that is the Inbetweeners. Bonus content includes table shagging and wanking off a stray dog.By John & John

Friday Night Dinner gets a run on the Showdown thanks to a listener recommendation, so Jeffers and Steve check out 'Christmas' from 2012. Friday Night Dinner was a Channe; 4 sitcom starring Tamsin Grieg, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal and Mark Heap. Written by Mr Popper.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

Comedian Dave Smith joins John & John for a trip to Wernham Hogg for an exploration of the masterpiece that is The Office.By John & John

15 Storeys High is selected from listener recommendations, focusing on the episode Blue Rat. With the show's recent-ish resurgence following Sean Lock's untimely death, does this tower block sitcom deserve all the belated praise that came its way? And does Perry Benson steal the episode from Benedict Wong and Sean? Tune in to find out.…

Count Arthur Strong returns to the Showdown for a Halloween Special in which Jeffers nominates Stuck in the Middle (series 2, episode 4) in which Arthur appears to be a mad killer, having kidnapped a scamster plumber. This ep of Count Arthur might be horror at its most hilarious, with Steve Delaney in top form, delivering a great script.…

Andy Pearson joins John and John to talk about fun times with the formerly wealthy dysfunctional Bluth family of Arrested Development.By John & John

Taxi is nominated by Steve for the episode 'Reverend Jim a Space Odyssey'. This highly decorated sitcom is sure to impress Jeffers, with a killer cast including Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, Danny DeVito and of course Christopher Lloyd.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

Sarah Jane Codd joins the smeghead Johns to share her adoration for the long running science fiction comedy.By John & John

Have you ever noticed you started liking the same thing as your partner? Or ever start saying the say things they say? Is it normal? How different can beliefs be in a relationship? Listen now to hear what the Florida Grown Fems think!

John & John are joined by critic, actor, writer and club singer Nathan Major to find out what they've had for their tea and talk about the unique Royle Family.By John & John

Which show is the greatest workplace comedy TV series? The Office or Superstore? Listen now to The Fems breakdown the best and worst of each series. Do you agree with the winner?

TW: This episode mentions mental health, depression, and medication The Bible says "Jesus heals"..., the preacher on Sunday repeats what is said and adds "just pray....keep holding on". But what if you've been praying and nothing happens? How long do you wait on the Lord? Listen now to The Fems as they share their personal experiences on what it's …

Friends are supposed to last forever right? What happens when a friendship ends? How do you get over it? And are you in a toxic friendship now? Listen now to hear The Fems take on friendship.

My Hero is nominated by Jeffers who thinks that Thermoman's series 4 episode 'The Living Dead' can impress Steve. Thermoman's secret identity hits a hitch when George Sunday 'dies' publicly, while Mrs Raven becomes the world's finest (and most evil) hypnotherapist. Both of these events are causing major problems for Janet. And then George gets crem…

John and John debate if Everybody Loves or Loathes Raymond.By John & John

Are all those crazy "Florida Man" stories really true? Is it all rainbows and butterflies in "we live where you vacation" land? Which city has the best beach? All these questions and more are answered in this hilarious convo between The Fems. Be sure to leave a review after you listen!

The Fems are back and they are not holding back! This week Saige and Janet return from their Michael Jordan retirement and share what motivated the return of the podcast. The Florida Grown Fems is proud LBGTQ+ ally. Listen now to take a deep dive with the Fems as they research the history of homosexuality in the Bible, what the original translation…

John & John talk the surreal and violent lives of Ritchie and Eddie. Trigger warning: Gas man! Gas man! Gas man!By John & John

Eric Chappell is the subject of our first 'writer special' in which we talk about his methods and the many sitcoms he penned including Rising Damp, Home to Roost and others. Steve selects an episode of 'Fiddlers Three' to investigate.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

John & John are joined by Iain Thompson to discuss the long-running series about a Seattle-based radio psychiatrist and the people in his life.By John & John

John and John delve into the darkside of the one of the greatest ever sitcoms.By John & John

John & John take a trip to Nouvion during the German occupation of France in the Second World War.By John & John

John & John talk family matters about the Dunphys, Pritchetts, and the Pritchett-Tuckers.By John & John

Black Books gets a second nomination from Jeffers for the series 2 epsiode 'Blood', where Bernard's new bookshop restaurant, Manny's high-street ambition and Fran's relatives all go into the cooking pot to make Sitcom Luxury Pie. But will Steve find it tasty enough for the Hall of Fame? Black Books stars Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig. B…

This episode is dedicated to greatest fans we could have ever asked for. Florida Grown Fems started off as a dream between 2 best friends and now our lil ol podcast is ranked in the Top 4% of Christian Podcasts! WHAAAA?! Thank you Thank you Thank you for joining us on this journey. Love your Florida Grown Fems, Janet and Saige P.S. The "Called to E…

John & John discuss the lives and loves of Trotters Independent Traders.By John & John

The short-lived 'Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer' is brought in by Steve, to compare this USA-made historical comedy to its earlier UK rival Blackadder. Did Desmond's adventures deserve to be cancelled? It sure didn't harm the actors' careers much, as Jeffers and Steve find out when they investigate. Does Niblett hold a candle to Baldrick? Is Desm…

What is religious freedom? And are we still separating church and state? Buckle up kiddos this one is a doozy! Listen now as the Fems deep dive into this topic. What does it really mean to have religious freedom and putting God first?

The Goodies' classic 1977 Christmas episode 'Earthanasia' is nominated by Jeffers for a Hall of Fame spot. Will the doomsday-scenario adventures of Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor be hilarious enough to convince Steve? And in any case, will the Muppets suffer? Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) c…

Blackadder the Third gets its inevitable nomination from Steve, who claims that the episode 'Amy and Amiability' is the greatest sitcom episode of all time! It's hard to argue against that when you look at the talents of Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton, Richard Curtis, Miranda Richardson, Tony Robinson and Hugh Laurie all combining to create a classic ma…

The Young Ones 1984 episode 'Nasty' is the Halloween special for 2021 in the Sitcom Showdown Hall of Fame. We enjoy some scares with Rik, Vyvyan, Neil and Mike, but hold a grudge against Alexei Sayle for crimes against live comedy! Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Comm…

AP Bio is nominated by Steve for the Hall of Fame. Will this modern school-based sitcom graduate into the big leagues? It all depends on the quality of the teaching! Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.…

This week is a doozy of a topic. The Fems discuss everything from conception to abortion. Listen now!

Hot off the mics! The Fems share their feelings on the new self-help trends! What do you think?

TW: Miscarriage, pregnancy, labor discussed. Miscarriage. It's one of the most heartbreaking experiences and yet it's rarely talked about. This week Saige shares her personal story and gives some advice to friends. Listen now to hear how you can support the women in your lives.

It's a spicy one! The Fems don't hold back their thoughts on the latest Britney Spears and Bill Cosby scandals. Listen now!

The Fems are back and are feeling a little introspective, listen now to hear how far the Fems have come!

Ted McGinley is nominated for the Sitcom Showdown Hall of Fame, giving us a chance to chat about his work in Happy Days, Married With Children, Hope & Faith, The Love Boat and more!By Sitcom Showdown Podcast