Raised by TV

So It's Come To This: A Raised By TV Clip Show

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 00:00:17 +0000

In this series finale, Jon & Lauren both get amnesia and are forced to listen to old Raised By TV clips to remember what the show is about.

LIVE AT UNDERGROUND ARTS (with Paul F. Tompkins)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:26 +0000

Raised By TV is live from Good Good Theatre's Underground Arts stage in Philadelphia, and they've brought along very special guest Paul F. Tompkins! Come for Paul's favorite weird clips of local Philly TV (and a singalong that will move you to tears), stay for the Cast Your Own Sitcom draft and not one but TWO games! Game, Draft, Game!

Must See TV: October 5th, 1995

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:21 +0000

It’s 1995: OJ was found not guilty, the blue M&M was introduced, and NBC’s Must See TV lineup included Friends, The Single Guy, Seinfeld and Caroline In The City. This week Jon & Lauren watch a complete 1995 Must See TV lineup! They talk about the outdated gay panic jokes and gender politics, remember when the Friends characters weren’t fully formed, and marvel at how Seinfeld can have 3-4 great storylines in an episode when The Single Guy can’t manage one.

Jamie Picklebacks (with Fran Gillespie)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:49 +0000

The wonderful Fran Gillespie is this week’s RBTV guest! Fran talk with Jon & Lauren about the joys of not going out, why she could only watch one TV show a week as a kid (except when she went to Grandma’s house) and The Real World’s famous slap.

SUSHI BURRITO (with Lauren Ashley Smith)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 7 Aug 2019 00:00:18 +0000

Today’s guest is Lauren Ashley Smith, head writer on HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show!” She talks about growing up in St. Louis, watching Wishbone and visiting the Hostess factory outlet, before reminiscing with Gabrus about the free bread at VH1.

Gimme A Break! (with George Basil)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Today Raised By TV welcomes Lauren’s Crashing co-star George Basil! They talk about filming sex scenes, Russell Crowe’s “The Art Of Divorce,” taping a sultry album of TV themes, and George’s dream of killing David Letterman and taking over his show.

THIGHARRHEA (with Ally Beardsley)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:24 +0000

Today's guest is the host of "Tales From The Closet" and "Paranoia," Ally Beardsley! They talk with Gabrus & Lapkus about growing up in conservative Perris, CA, the Disney Channel movie Motocrossed, whether it's worth seeing A Star Is Born, and why Men's Fitness is mostly pictures, and YES they watch another clip on Pornhub.

THIS AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR (with Joel Kim Booster)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:26 +0000

Today's guest is writer and comedy superstar Joel Kim Booster (but don't call him Joel Kim!) Together they ask what Jubilee's powers were on X-Men, brag about their quick-draw remote skills, and learn about the joy of watching Chopped in a bathhouse.

CHINSECURITY (with Luke Null)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:45 +0000

Today Jon & Lauren welcome SNL vet and “Guitar Comic” Luke Null! They ask if Richard Scarry is the worm in Busytown, hear the insane joke Luke's dad told Kenan Thompson, and explore how Michael C. Hall’s role in Six Feet Under was the perfect precursor to Dexter.

Pie Pod (with Adam Ray)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 3 Jul 2019 00:00:45 +0000

Today’s guest is actor and comedian Adam Ray! He joins Jon & Lauren to ask why it was surprising that Susan Boyle can sing, discuss having tall dads, and go down a classic RBTV rabbit hole of Nickelodeon theme songs. Plus: breaking down an infamous Jay Leno clip with Marc Summers and Burt Reynolds.

In Loving Color (with Laci Mosley)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:28 +0000

Dropping by the Raised By TV studios today is the hilarious Laci Mosley! She talks about learning to swallow pills from Diagnosis Murder, Bunco nights growing up in Texas, and eavesdropping on other people's fights. Plus: Jon & Lauren make their producer go to a porn site to watch a clip of Dennis Franz's butt.

FIRST AND LAST: THE OC

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:15 +0000

California, here we come as Jon & Lauren watch the pilot and finale of The OC! They congratulate Peter Gallagher on having the thickest brows in the game, wonder why Ryan is a genius for exactly one scene, watch a baby get born during a commercial break, and learn what habeas corpus means, kind of.

SNAKES AND RATS (with Jessica McKenna)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:19 +0000

Turn that frown upside down, because Jessica McKenna from Off Book is on the show today! They talk about why falling as an adult is crazy, whether TV time counts as couples bonding time, and whether Gabrus should teach Lauren to swim. Plus: A look back at a classic Survivor moment.

FIRST AND LAST: THE WEST WING

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 5 Jun 2019 00:00:24 +0000

Today Lapkus & Gabrus watch the series premiere and finale of Aaron Sorkin's political drama The West Wing! They remember when people didn't know what POTUS meant, imagine matching with Hillary Clinton on Tinder, and probably get as serious as they've ever been.

MOO YORK CITY

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:38 +0000

Today Raised By TV welcomes the incredible Betsy Sodaro, from the podcast A Funny Feeling and the upcoming Duncanville! Things get spooky quick as the gang talks American Horror Story, Wives With Knives, why Betsy should be the next Cryptkeeper, and whether lightning is more likely to strike a person who's already been struck once.

FIRST & LAST: GAME OF THRONES

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:45 +0000

On Raised By TV's most timely First & Last ever, Jon & Lauren are talking about the series premiere and finale of Game Of Thrones, and they brought in the original bad boy of podcasting Sean Clements to help! They wonder if there was ever a point to the Stark direwolves, notice Peter Dinklage's wig has become much better, and discuss Brienne's Doogie Howser moment.

FIRST & LAST: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:43 +0000

On this week’s First and Last, Jon & Lauren watch the series premiere and finale of the classic supernatural teen drama Buffy The Vampire Slayer! They express relief at not having to sit through another origin story, learn the difference between Angel, Castle and Bones, watch some of the original Buffy pilot, and ask if anyone has genuinely referred to having sex as “getting bouncy.”

THE PRANK BANK (with Dave Holmes)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 8 May 2019 00:00:48 +0000

Today Jon & Lauren are chatting with special guest Dave Holmes, from MTV and the Homophilia podcast! They listen to the original Gilligan's Island theme, wonder what will happen to old sitcoms in the streaming age, and look forward to Fleabag season 2, while Dave walks us through his experience on MTV's Wanna Be A VJ.

SCOTT BAIO IS BAE (with Paul Scheer)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 1 May 2019 00:00:18 +0000

Today's guest is the superstar host of How Did This Get Made and Unspooled, Paul Scheer! He chats with Jon & Lauren about missing Tivo, loving Disney Channel multicam shows, and why his new show Black Monday was a whole new challenge for him. Plus: Paul's plan to fix the Emmys!

PersoNatalie (with Jess Chaffin)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:17 +0000

Today's special guest is Jess Chaffin from Abby's and Ronna & Beverly! She talks to Jon & Lauren about the pain of commercial auditions, the bizarre premise of MTV's Game Of Clones, and growing up watching Strawberry Shortcake, before explaining why she's obsessed with Apocalypse Hitler on the American Heroes Channel.

FIRST AND LAST: NEWSRADIO

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:36 +0000

Jon & Lauren do their first ever First and Last with a guest, Carl Tart, to talk about the classic sitcom Newsradio! They wonder if Dave Foley is best used as a straight man, ask whether Vicki Lewis is the show's secret weapon, and learn about Joe Rogan's journey from Newsradio to MMA and podcasting titan.

Jam Tomorrow (with Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 9 Apr 2019 21:04:27 +0000

Today Jon & Lauren finally welcome Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook, two comedians who were inarguably raised by TV. They reminisce about watching old VHS tapes over and over again, make the case for The Challenge being the most entertaining show of our era, and watch a bit of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge.Looking for more Raised By TV? New episodes will premiere exclusively on Stitcher Premium starting April 17th. For a free month, go to stitcherpremium.com/raisedbytv and use the promo code “TV.”This episode is brought to you by Philo ( www.philo.tv/tv ), Zola ( www.zola.com/RAISEDBYTV ), and ButcherBox ( www.butcherbox.com/TV code: TV).

Stalking Richard Dreyfuss (with Larry Charles)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 2 Apr 2019 21:04:35 +0000

This week Lapkus & Gabrus welcome comedy legend Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat)! They reminisce about the weirdness of Christian TV and learn why Borat got a wildly different reaction in person than Bruno, before Larry describes how his latest high-wire series, Larry Charles' Dangerous World Of Comedy, came about.This episode is brought to you by Brilliant Earth ( www.brilliantearth.com/TV ) and Philo ( www.philo.tv/tv ).

Newt Gingrich Effigy (with Horatio Sanz)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:49:30 +0000

Today's Raised By TV guest is Horatio Saaaaanz! He chats with Jon & Lauren about messing with his siblings’ TV time, loving “Petticoat Junction” and “Unsolved Mysteries,” and why OJ was too nice to play The Terminator. Plus: The origin of “I Wish It Was Christmas Today!”This episode is brought to you by Brilliant Earth ( www.brilliantearth.com/TV ).

First and Last: ER

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:04:31 +0000

On a new installment of “First And Last,” Jon & Lauren watch the series premiere and finale of ER! They declare that “Noah Wyle is bae,” don’t understand why no one in the pilot is using gloves, and wonder if they would have made good doctors, before getting into the TV deaths that affected them the most.This episode is brought to you by Brilliant Earth ( www.brilliantearth.com/TV ).

American Breakfast (with Beth Stelling)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:04:33 +0000

Today in Raised By TV's unfurnished basement hangout is comedian and "We Called Your Mom" host Beth Stelling! She chats with Jon & Lauren about how Married With Children made her feel dirty as a kid, why Rachel Brosnahan is so good on The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, and the eternal debate between stand up and improv.

Time To Make The Donuts (with Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 5 Mar 2019 21:04:14 +0000

Raised By TV returns for a new season with none other than the Doughboys, Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell! They talk about why Married with Children was such a forward thinking show, and find a long-forgotten bumper for Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Twins." Plus: revisiting I Dream Of Jeannie, The Real Ghostbusters, and the original HBO Feature Presentation intro.

Finales

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:31:25 +0000

It's the season finale of RBTV, and Jon & Lauren are discussing some of their favorite and least favorite series finales, from Seinfeld to Girls to The Shield. Then, they answer fan questions about their favorite studio title cards, what reality shows they would succeed on, and what sitcoms they want to see rebooted. Plus: An improvised sitcom with Tami Sagher, "The Furries Family!"Season 4 of Raised By TV starts NEXT WEEK! Get ready for new episodes on Earwolf and Stitcher Premium; tune in for the season premiere Wednesday 3/6.

Cool Aunt (w/ Tami Sagher)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:23:49 +0000

Tami Sagher (30 Rock, Inside Amy Schumer) is in the RBTV studios today! She talks to Lapkus and Gabrus about the different between VHS and Betamax and how the Brady Bunch cast got screwed out of residuals, before establishing that an essay she wrote as a child was definitely written in third grade, NOT in sixth grade.This episode is brought to you by Every Plate ( www.everyplate.com code: TV6) and Care/Of ( www.takecareof.com code: TV50).

Jake’s Phat Bar Mitzvah (w/ Jake Hurwitz, Amir Blumenfeld)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:22:38 +0000

Today’s Raised By TV special guests are “If I Were You”’s Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld! They reveal their bar mitzvah themes, talk about why the “Cheers” and “Charles In Charge” theme songs were so memorable, and debate which season of “The Wire” was the worst, before sharing their current TV recommendations.

Mouth of the Rat (w/ Danielle Schneider)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:28:34 +0000

Today's guest is Danielle Schneider from Bitch Sesh and The Hotwives! She talks to Jon & lauren about growing up in Boca Raton among old people, and her early obsession with Designing Women and soap operas like All My Children. Then she gets into her love of the Real Housewives series, how you can tell when they're playing it up for the cameras, and why it's depressing when they incorporate children into the plot.

IMDB Journey (w/ John Levenstein)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 6 Nov 2018 17:39:53 +0000

Today Jon & Lauren sit down with writer and actor John Levenstein to go through his extensive IMDB page! They talk about his colorful childhood in Greenwich Village, working with Joan Cusack and the Lawrence brothers, and why Nick Kroll is a great emotional actor, plus get into Baskets and his new podcast John Levenstein's Retirement Party.

Zoom Zoom (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:11:51 +0000

Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, The League) is Jon & Lauren’s special guest this week! He shares childhood memories of watching Zoom, Magnum PI, and bizarre muffled commercials for a local toy store. Then in the second half, he goes deep on his love of Sex And the City, having frank discussions with guy friends, and why he doesn’t use social media.This episode is brought to you by Zola ( www.zola.com/RAISEDBYTV ).

First and Last: Degrassi

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:04:54 +0000

Jon & Lauren travel north of the border to watch the series premiere and finale of Canadian teen soap phenomenon Degrassi! They ask why the plot is so absurdly complicated, appreciate how the actors in the show are played by real teenagers, and try to figure out what’s going on with the fedora. Later: Dana & Shannon, two Degrassi superfans from Earwolf, stop by to defend the show.This episode is brought to you by Deadly Class on Syfy ( www.deadlyclass.syfy.com ).

42. Jerry, She’s A Child! (w/ Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:01:01 +0000

This week Gabrus & Lapkus are in studio with the creators of HBO’s Animals, Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano! After explaining how they developed Animals and where they want the show to go from here, they dive into the TV that influenced them, from how cool it was that Tommy Pickles’ family celebrated Hanukkah on Rugrats, to how weird it was when Jerry Seinfeld dated a 17 year old.

Girl Talk (w/ Wild Horses)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 9 Oct 2018 17:11:43 +0000

This week Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead and Stephanie Allynne from Wild Horses are in studio to play the classic 90's sleepover game Girl Talk! They will discover their futures while sharing embarrassing school stories and trying to avoid zit stickers. Plus: a Very Special Episode of Saved By The Bell that's even more special than usual!

One Foot On A Banana Peel (w/ Billy West)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 2 Oct 2018 17:44:53 +0000

Today’s guest is the only and only Billy West, voice of Doug, Stimpy, Fry and much more! Billy gets into his childhood of watching Supercar and obsessing over TV, explains why Stimpy doesn’t sound like a depressed old man, and paints a detailed portrait of what would happen if Doug went to jail.This episode is brought to you by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

First and Last: Lost

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:01:41 +0000

This week Jon & Lauren watch the pilot and series finale of Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse’s epic sci-fi drama Lost! They figure out what makes Matthew Fox hot, laugh at the earthquake effects that haven’t aged well, and try to remember what the deal is with the finale’s parallel universe. Plus: What shows do you prefer watching week-to-week?This episode is brought to you by Robinhood ( RAISEDBYTV.robinhood.com ) and Try My Fit Jeans ( www.myfitjeans.com code: TV).

...AND TWINS! (w/ Ben Rodgers and Ryan Stanger)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:23:04 +0000

This week, Ben Rodgers and Ryan Stanger (and of course Gabrus) of The Action Boyz podcast join Lauren to get into all the action TV shows of their youth like MacGyver, Knight Rider, Quantum Leap and more! Plus: a Mr. T music video, Baywatch swimming secrets, "...and twins!"This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/RAISED60) and Try My Fit Jeans (www.myfitjeans.com code: TV).

Live from Dynasty Typewriter (w/ Tawny Newsome, Carl Tart)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:17:47 +0000

It’s a Raised By TV sleepover, live from LA’s Dynasty Typewriter with special guests Tawny Newsome and Carl Tart! After sharing some of their favorite sleepover memories, they watch a clip show of racy late night TV and bizarre commercials from the 80s and 90s. Then stick around for a high-stakes Family Guy and Homeland trivia game.This episode is brought to you by Caavo ( www.caavo.com code: TV), The Jim Jefferies Show podcast, and Try My Fit Jeans ( www.myfitjeans.com code: TV).

First and Last: House

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 4 Sep 2018 17:56:22 +0000

On a new “First And Last” episode, Lauren & Jon talk about the series premiere and finale of a show they’ve never seen, House M.D.! They describe the pilot as mixing the tropes of a police procedural with a medical drama, then try to figure out what the hell is happening in the twisty finale, and how it compares to the infamous finale of Dexter. Plus: Lauren never wants to eat ham again.This episode is brought to you by Caavo and Lola.

Come At The Queen (w/ Ego Nwodim)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:58:30 +0000

Today's Raised By TV guest is the incredible Ego Nwodim! She talks about growing up in Baltimore (which is not like The Wire), why Jamie Foxx doesn't get enough credit, and her surprising favorite film. And also, poop stories.This episode is brought to you by The Jim Jeffries Show podcast, Caavo ( www.caavo.com code: TV), and Robinhood ( RAISEDBYTV.robinhood.com ).

Yeardley Smith

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:13:00 +0000

Today’s guest is the one and only Yeardley Smith, aka the voice of Lisa Simpson! She talk about her start in sketch comedy, revisits her role in Maximum Overdrive, shares why the Simpsons voice cast still records all their lines together, and dives into the origin story for her new podcast, Small Town Dicks.This episode is brought to you by Fallout 76 and Caavo ( www.caavo.com code: TV).

Human Chess (with Mary Holland)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:14:51 +0000

Jon & Lauren’s deer friend Mary Holland (Veep, Wild Horses) is on RBTV this week! They talk about having regulated TV time growing up, and realize just how bad the sets and acting on Hey Dude were. Then, Mary pulls out the PowerPoint to break down the nuances of Survivor.This episode is brought to you by Fallout 76, The Jim Jeffries Show podcast, and BlueChew ( www.bluechew.com code: TV).

Too Many Donut Days (w/ Xosha Roquemore)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 7 Aug 2018 16:22:02 +0000

This week’s guest is Xosha Roquemore from The Mindy Project and I’m Dying Up Here! She talks to Lapkus & Gabrus about Charm School, the joys of 70s period dialogue, and appearing on the Roseanne reboot. Plus: A new improvised sitcom with Mary Holland, “Dave’s Dead Dog!”This episode is brought to you by I’ll Be There For You: The One About Friends, Fallout 76, BlueChew ( www.bluechew.com code: TV), Care/Of ( www.takecareof.com code: TV), and Hitch Switch ( www.hitchswitch.com code: TV).

Baby Police (w/ Ify Nwadiwe)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:31:22 +0000

Today's Raised By TV guest is comedian & Nerdificent host Ify Nwadiwe! He talks about learning to love anime from "Toonami," almost getting into acting from a commercial, and the controversy over the "Insatiable" trailer. Plus, a new improvised sitcom with special guest Mary Holland, "My Babysitter's An Astronaut!"This episode is brought to you by Fallout 76, I’ll Be There For You by Kelsey Miller, Away ( www.awaytravel.com/tv code: TV), and HitchSwitch ( www.hitchswitch.com code: TV).

Rainbow Brite and Body Blacklights (w/ Erin Gibson)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Throwing Shade's Erin Gibson is talkin' TV with Jon & Lauren today! She gets into Rainbow Brite, her book "Feminasty," and the time she tried to change her name to Nicole, before Jon almost makes her puke with a story about a kid who picked his nose too much. Plus: a new improvised sitcom, "You Can't Keep Love In A Zoo!"This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh ( www.hellofresh.com/RAISED60 code: RAISED60), Lola ( www.mylola.com code: TV), and Hitch Switch ( www.hitchswitch.com code: TV).

First and Last: Veronica Mars

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first-ever "First And Last," a new Raised By TV format where Jon & Lauren watch the first and last episodes of a series they've never watched before! This week, the fans voted on Twitter, and they watched the pilot and series finale of Veronica Mars. They describe the show as "Clueless meets Dexter," realize the pilot feels especially poignant in 2018, and try to guess which characters will stick around through the whole series. Plus: A new improvised sitcom, "Talk Of The Town!"This episode is brought to you by Simple Contacts ( www.simplecontacts.com/TV code: TV) and Hitch Switch ( www.hitchswitch.com code: TV).

Funky Butt-Lovin (with Anders Holm)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week’s guest is Anders Holm from Game Over, Man and Workaholics! He tells Lapkus & Gabrus how Rushmore inspired him to start writing comedy and where VH1 Pop-Up Videos got their facts from, before they watch some classic Liquid Television. Plus: a new improvised sitcom with Paul F. Tompkins, “Pressing Charges!”

Grey Griffin

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 3 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week's guest is the incredible voice actor Grey Griffin! She tells Jon & Lauren about how she went from stand-up comedy to working in animation, her roles from The Fairly Oddparents to The Legend Of Korra, and becoming a voice on a Disneyland ride. Plus: a Very Special Episode of Dinosaurs!This episode is brought to you by Audible ( www.audible.com/RAISEDBYTV ) and Vistaprint ( www.vistaprint.com code: RAISED).

Reading Lessons (w/ Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This episode brings the culture as Jon & Lauren welcome Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers from Las Culturistas! They talk about everything from bonding over Nicki Minaj to Double Dare and the appeal of boogers to children. Plus: a powerful sing-along moment.This episode is brought to you by Stitch Fix ( www.stitchfix.com/TV ) and Vistaprint ( www.vistaprint.com code: RAISED).

Saved By The Bachelor (w/ Allison Raskin)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week RBTV welcomes Allison Raskin (Just Between Us, Gossip) to the show! Allison remembers being scared to watch R-rated movies as a kid, Jon explains why Gatorade is meant to be watered down, and Lauren might be convinced to start watching Vanderpump Rules from the beginning. Plus: a Reptar themed snack break, and a new improvised sitcom, "My Seven Stepdads"!This episode is brought to you by Vistaprint ( www.vistaprint.com code: RAISED) and Calm ( www.calm.com/raisedbytv ).

Pique Your Clique (Live from Moontower with Arden Myrin)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Raised By TV wraps up another season with a episode live from Austins Moontower festival. Jon & Lauren have special guest Arden Myrin (Shameless) on hand to talk about hanging out with Marilyn Manson, and play Pique Your Clique, where they draft TV characters to create their new friend group. Plus a Very Special Episode of Beverly Hills 90210!
This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), You Cant Make This Up podcast, Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code: TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/TV).

Live From Clusterfest (w/ Michelle Collins)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Jon and Lauren are in San Francisco for Clusterfest, talking to special guest Michelle Collins (The View, SIRIUS XM)! They talk about Lauren’s frightening Lyft experience, Michelle’s youth watching Andrew Dice Clay and Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, and the guilty pleasures of Snapped. Plus: Lauren tests Michelle & Jon’s skills with a Seinfeld quiz, and a Very Special Episode of The Wonder Years!Photo credit: Mindy TuckerThis episode is brought to you by Calm ( www.calm.com/raisedbytv ).

Oprah (w/ Kate Spencer and Elizabeth Laime)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 5 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Get your hankies ready, because this week Lauren is bringing on Kate Spencer (Forever35 podcast) and Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime) to show Gabrus the power of Oprah. They listen to Oprah recite Maya Angelou, explain why her relationship with Gayle is so powerful, and watch an SNL sketch Elizabeth will never forget. Plus: an Oprah mystery from Episode 1 is resolved!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: TV), Leesa ( www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY ), and Hello Fresh ( www.hellofresh.com/raised30 ).

IMDB Journey (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 5 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

First time podcaster Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation) is here to talk about the many roles on his IMDB page, from Newsradio to Frasier to Pushing Daisies! He talks about how he learned to squeeze more jokes into his appearances on Best Week Ever, and the time he auditioned to be lead on The Office. Plus: A new improvised sitcom, “Bigfoot, Tiny Home!"

Rider Strong

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 29 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Boy, are Jon & Lauren excited to talk to Boy Meets World’s Rider Strong! He talks about his origins as a stage actor, his book-focused podcast Literary Disco, and today’s phone-obsessed generation, and answers the Boy Meets World questions you never thought to ask. Plus: a new improvised sitcom, “Meet The Meat!"This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: TV) and Hullo ( www.hullopillow.com/tv ).

Danny Zuker

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 29 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Lauren & Jon welcome writer and TV legend Danny Zuker (Modern Family, Just Shoot Me) to the show! Danny shares stories about PAing for Modern Family and Arsenio Hall, and how an infamous Mary Tyler Moore episode inspired him. Plus: an improvised sitcom featuring Paul F. Tompkins!

Saved By The Bell (w/ April Richardson and Derek Barry)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Thu, 24 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Lapkus & Gabrus are live from LA’s Saved By The Max restaurant, and they’re joined by Saved By The Bell superfan April Richardson (Go Bayside)! They talk about why SBTB was perfect for young comedy nerds, the weirdness of high school students starting a spaghetti sauce business, and how Zack misused his magic powers. Plus: founder Derek Barry stops by to explain how he got the idea for Saved By The Max, and a Very Special SBTB scene!This episode is brought to you by Microsoft’s social AI, Zo.

Wrestling (with Dan Black and Matt McCarthy)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 22 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Dan Black (Comedians Of Wrestling) and Matt McCarthy (We Watch Wrestling) are here to teach Jon and Lauren (especially Lauren) all about professional wrestling! They explain why wrestling appeals to your inner sense of justice, and watch classic moments from Rick Rude hitting on Jake The Snake Roberts wife to The Miz blowing up at Daniel Bryan. Plus: a Very Special Episode of Full House!
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Captain Picard and Pube Stories (w/ Nicole Byer)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Tue, 15 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Nicole Byer of "Nailed It!" and the “Why Won’t You Date Me?” podcast is on the show today! She talks about her early crush on Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard, reading Judy Bloom books and going to Discovery Zone, and she bonds with Gabrus on being the loudest sibling. Plus: The gang takes a Pop Tart break, and create a new improvised sitcom, “Fathers Of The Bride!"This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), Hullo (www.hullopillow.com/tv), and Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com/raised30).

Thank Goodness It’s Friday, April 13th, 1990

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 8 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

To get a true TGIF experience, Lapkus & Gabrus watch the specific episodes of Full House, Perfect Strangers and Family Matters that aired on Friday, April 13th, 1990. How do they hold up in 2018? Hopefully better than the Lunchables they eat for their snack segment. Plus: some April 1990 facts, and a new improvised sitcom, “Dad Detectives!"

Godzilla, The A Team and TV Guide (with Scott Aukerman)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 1 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Comedy Bang Bang and Threedom's own Scott Aukerman joins Jon & Lauren to remember a whole different era of TV! He talks about poring through TV Guides as a kid, Godzilla's sidekick Godzooky, and watching sex scenes with his parents. Then, on the debut of Improvised Sitcoms, Nicole Byer stops by to create a show that never was.This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV) and Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/TV).

Sitcom Sidekicks

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Jon & Lauren discuss a classic sitcom character - the parentless child or wacky neighbor who always seems to be around. They gain new appreciation for Wilson on Home Improvement, watch an upsetting scene from Doogie Howser, and chow down on Totino's pizza rolls and Orange Crush. Later, Scott Aukerman joins in for a Very Special Episode of Boy Meets World.This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and So Delicious Dairy Free (www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/tvfrozen).

Teen Angst TV (with Dave Nadelberg)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Dave Nadelberg, the creator of “The Mortified Guide” on Netflix, joins Jon & Lauren to talk about teen soaps from The Wonder Years to Freaks And Geeks. Together they answer questions from "Is Angela’s relationship with Jordan Catalano on My So-Called Life realistic?” to "Why weren’t there more hand jobs on Beverly Hills 90210?" Plus a Very Special Episode of Home Improvement!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon ( www.mackweldon.com code: TV), The Amazing Gayl Pile, So Delicious ( www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/tvfrozen ), Lola ( www.mylola.com code: TV), and Tripping.com ( www.tripping.com/TV ).

Snick

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Raised By TV is back, and Jon & Lauren are talking about Nickelodeon’s original late night block Snick! They enter the secret world of Alex Mack, get Afraid of the Dark, go on Adventures with Pete & Pete, eat Airheads and debate how to say the word “crayon." Plus: special guest Scott Aukerman joins a Very Special Episode of Punky Brewster.This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), So Delicious Dairy Free (www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/tv), Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: RAISED30), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Zola (www.zola.com/RAISEDBYTV).

Season 2 Announcement

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Jon & Lauren are coming back for a new season of Raised By TV! Catch the season premiere on Stitcher Premium March 14th, and everywhere else April 11th. Go to http://stitcherpremium.com/raisedbytv and use promo code "TV" to get one month of Stitcher Premium free.

Q&A

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Its the season finale of Raised By TV, and Jon & Lauren are taking your calls and reading your tweets! Jon wants a realistic reboot of GI Joe, Lauren remembers the awful pilot of Teen Angel, both of them are horrified by the Ninja Turtles appearance on Oprah, and they leave you with a Very Special Episode of Full House.
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Mt. Crushmore (Live at UCB w/ Nick Wiger, Betsy Sodaro, Christine Lakin)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, & Earwolf, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 3 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Recorded last Thanksgiving at UCB Sunset, Jon & Lauren invite their friends Nick Wiger (Doughboys) and Betsy Sodaro (Horny 4 Horror) to the dinner table to discuss their favorite TV crushes. Then, special guest Christine Lakin (Step By Step, Hollywood Darlings) stops by to talk about her TV experiences. And you wont want to miss a Very Special Episode of Family Ties!
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Sketch Comedy

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Jon & Lauren get sketchy on an episode all about sketch comedy! They explain why watching SNL is like a sport and how great acting elevated Kids In The Hall, and revisit classic sketches from Mr. Show, In Living Color and more. Plus: another Very Special Episode of Roseanne with Scott Aukerman & Betsy Sodaro!

Christmas

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Sleigh bells ring in this weeks Raised By TV, and Jon & Lauren are talking about Christmas episodes! They ask why so many sitcoms featured homeless people that turned out to be Santa, watch Christmas clips from Family Matters, Friends and The Simpsons, and sing along to an SNL classic. Plus: a very special episode of Punky Brewster!

Sitcom Draft (Live From Now Hear This)

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Todays episode was recorded live at the Now Hear This festival in New York City! Jon & Lauren do a fantasy sitcom family draft, where they pick the sitcom characters they would want in their real life family from Full House, Family Matters, Golden Girls and more. Then, Paul Scheer joins them for an especially disturbing Very Special Episode.
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TGIF

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 6 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Thank goodness theres a new episode of Raised By TV, all about Step By Step, Dinosaurs, and the rest of the classic TGIF lineup! Lauren used to think Perfect Strangers was called Balki, Jon realizes the racist Family Matters episode he half-remembers actually happened, and both of them eat way too many Gushers. Plus: a Very Special Episode of Fresh Prince featuring Scott Aukerman!
This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV15), Grasshopper (www.grasshopper.com/TV), and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/TV).

Commercials

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Todays Raised By TV is brought to you bycommercials! Jon & Lauren realize that Creepy Crawlers is just an EZ-Bake Oven for bugs, recoil at the sexual innuendo of Mr. Bucket, and hated getting zit stickers when they played Girl Talk. Plus: Crocodile Dentist, Micro Machines, Fruit Stripe, Gushers, Crossfire, and a Very Special Episode with Mary Holland.
Tweet your favorite TV commercial memories to the show @RBTVPod!
This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV), Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady on HBO, and Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV).

Cartoons

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Jon & Lauren are especially animated on todays episode because its all about cartoons! Lauren explains which Animaniac is hottest, Jon was Lil in his Rugrats fan club, and both of them wonder if they have more cartoon memories of childhood than real memories. Plus: Tiny Toons, Inspector Gadget, Little Bits, Ninja Turtles, Arthur, Alvin & The Chipmunks, and a Very Special Episode with Scott Aukerman & Betsy Sodaro!
This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV) and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV).

Game Shows

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (& Earwolf, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

There are no Whammies on this weeks Raised By TV, as Jon & Lauren revisit game shows like Press Your Luck, Jeopardy and Double Dare. Topics include: why the Aggro Crag is probably disappointing in real life, whether Family Feud is trying too hard to go viral now, and why there needs to be a Celebrity Price Is Right. Plus: the debut of A Very Special Episode!
Follow @RBTVpod on Twitter to send your thoughts and questions to the show. You can see Raised By TV live at UCB Sunset on Mon 11/20! Buy tickets here: https://sunset.ucbtheatre.com/performance/58049
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The First One

raisedbytvpod@gmail.com (Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus, & Earwolf) — Wed, 8 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Jon & Lauren are so excited to kick off Raised By TV that they spend the whole hour brainstorming ideas for future episodes. They touch on Supermarket Sweep, TGIF, Saved By The Bell, The Real World, theme songs, an infamous Oprah moment, why its creepy that Clarissa kept a ladder next to her window, and the 90s trend of keeping tarantulas as pets.
This episode is brought to you by Shameless on Showtime, Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV), and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/TV).