18 episodes

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

ALFsplaining Ben Baker and John Matthews

    • TV & Film

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

    I've Got a New Attitude

    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

    • 36 min
    A Little Bit of Soap

    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

    • 37 min
    Mother and Child Reunion

    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
    Oh, Tannerbaum

    Oh, Tannerbaum

    "ALF spends his first Christmas on Earth."



    ITTTSSSS CHRRIIIIIIISTTTMMAAAASSSSSS! Wait, no it isnt. Its bloody May. Still thats how it used to be back in the old TV days and to prove it, ALF is on the lookout for snow. Despite living in California.

    Ben Baker and John Matthews are on hand to unwrap ALF's many gifts and if you fancy sending one yourself, support the show via our smashing Patreon which is full of bonus stuff such as audio, video and obscene research data. Go to https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    • 36 min
    On the Road Again

    On the Road Again

    "Willie suggests that they go to San Diego on vacation. Kate is all for it, but the family is unsure what to do with ALF."



    ALF and the Tanners on holiday in a tiny camper? Why the stink must be unbearable! Also: holiday adventures apparently just next to Christmas, a guest turn for some meat-enthusiast woodsman and a running ALF that has to be seen to be believed. Or heard.



    Your hosts as ever are premier ALFsmen Ben Baker and John Matthews and you can ogle their new Patreon via this link: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    • 38 min
    Baby, You Can Drive My Car

    Baby, You Can Drive My Car

    "ALF buys a car for Lynn after the family car continues to be unreliable."



    Was it your dream to imagine our favourite Melmacian crusing down the freeway in a very expensive sports car bought for a teenager? Of course it was, you're just regular people like John Matthews and Ben Baker who navigate through the bees to bring you their reaction to this very strange episode. And if you like them, maybe chuck a few bees at our new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

    • 36 min

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