ALFsplaining

Ben Baker and John Matthews
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An episode by episode love letter to the 1980s sitcom ALF from a British perspective with Ben Baker and John Matthews.

  1. Torn Between Two Lovers

    -3 J

    Torn Between Two Lovers

    "Thanks to ALF's mismanaged phone calls, Lynn gets two dates with Danny and Randy for a dance." Well that sounds like...a different sitcom. And indeed this week we are pivoting to "LynnSplaining" as the absence of other characters means she takes the driving seat in a plot ripped straight from "Saved by the Bell". Is ALF off doing one of his special secret South African concert appearances? No, he's definitely there but as for how much.... well, you'll have to join Ben Baker and John Matthews to find out within. Want to reward our patience with a timer? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund this season of ALFsplaining whilst recieving monthly exclusives from the Shumway extended universe. Click here for details: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra⁠ And dont forget our other show Pantosplaining: ⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/pantosplaining.bsky.social

    40 min
  2. Superstition

    16 MARS

    Superstition

    "ALF blames his streak of bad luck on a Melmac superstition of burning a history book" Its time for another bewitching trip into Tannerland with the King of All Our Fates, Mr Shumway. We delve deep into Melmac lore for a distinctly meaty sort of ritual. Doing the Hokey Pokey alongside them are your regular hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews. Want to ward off the evils of Earth based terribleness? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund this season of ALFsplaining whilst recieving monthly exclusives from the Shumway extended universe. Click here for details: https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra And dont forget our other show Pantosplaining which has just uploaded a new episode: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/pantosplaining.bsky.social

    39 min
  3. Standing in the Shadows of Love

    9 MARS

    Standing in the Shadows of Love

    "Jake has a crush on a girl at school named Laura but cannot express his feelings. ALF, inspired by the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, ghostwrites love letters for Jake." Its time for proclamations of love from the lad with the big snout - yes Cyrano de Melmac is let loose on the emotions of a teenage boy...and it might actually work? There's even a guest star who went on to be quite famous! Your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are in the bushes with their binoculars scoping all the action. But whats new? In love with what we do? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund this season of ALFsplaining whilst recieving monthly exclusives from the Shumway extended universe. Click here for details: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra⁠⁠⁠⁠ And dont forget our other show Pantosplaining too: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/pantosplaining.bsky.social

    35 min

  4. 01/07/2024

    Border Song

    "ALF befriends a Mexican teenage immigrant who wants to go back home." But more importantly, ALF's got a smallholding and he wants us all to revel in its pleasures. Whatever the hell it is that he's growing in there. Ben Baker and John Matthews are more agog at seeing Willie's office life, not to mention his poisonous banter with his secretary. Truly, its got everything - and yams! Want some bonus excitement? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    38 min

  5. 17/06/2024

    Try to Remember (Part One) - with Phil Fletcher

    "ALF loses his memory and thinks he is insurance agent Wayne Schlegel after accidentally electrocuting himself in the bathtub. The Tanners then use flashbacks to restore his memory." Yes, its a clip show, the scourge of the American TV environment...apparently. As we've seen most of the clips already, Ben Baker and John Matthews thought it was an apt time to bring in a ringer who hasnt seen them all. Its our celebrity - and only - friend Phil Fletcher off of the telly and - warning you now - the language does get a little fruity at times. Especially when we discuss what ALF smells like. And if you want to support the show's ridiculous over the top research and editing, please consider joining the Orbit Guard today: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    34 min

  6. 10/06/2024

    I've Got a New Attitude

    "ALF plays matchmaker with Dorothy and her new boyfriend Whizzer." Boyfriend.... pushy oddball who lives in her apartment block...same difference, right? We've another star guest turn in this episode from Paul Dooley although Ben Baker and John Matthews are really more excited about that endless box dragging. What does it all mean? Ah, just listen already! And if you like the series, maybe join the Orbit Guard here: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    37 min

  7. 03/06/2024

    A Little Bit of Soap

    "Dorothy thinks ALF's favorite TV soap opera, Midwest General, is sleaze, and shows him her favorite, One World to Hope For, which ALF thinks is boring. Angered, ALF argues that he could write a better script for the series than the writers are coming up with. So ALF actually writes a script and sends it in." Oh that standard sitcom trope! Join Ben Baker and John Matthews as they attempt to understand time and the Tanners place within it in this very silly but very funny episode. Join the Orbit Guard today and get some cool audio, text and video bonuses from us along with helping the podcast grow. Yes, it sounds cheesy but its actually true! https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    38 min

  8. 27/05/2024

    Mother and Child Reunion

    "Kate's mother Dorothy arrives for a surprise visit that forces the Tanners to lock ALF in the garage for several days." After half a season its time for someone else to meet ALF and who better than the terrific Anne Meara who gives a lot from a very little in this hairy take on the classic warring family tropes from lesser sitcoms. Applauding it all in the wings are John Matthews and Ben Baker, two high level ALFthusiasts whose credentials are impeccable. Want to support all the time and work that goes into creating this packed series and get some neat bonuses too? Join the Orbit Guard here: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    38 min
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An episode by episode love letter to the 1980s sitcom ALF from a British perspective with Ben Baker and John Matthews.

Informations

  • Création
    Ben Baker and John Matthews
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    82
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Ben Baker and John Matthews
  • Site web de l’émission
    ALFsplaining

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