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019 - Heathcliff

019 - Heathcliff. Who’s that cute orange cat with the black stripes that has a tan dog that drives him crazy? Is it Garfield? Nope - it’s Heathcliff. What do Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete remember about this mid-80’s cartoon? What does the theme song have to do with He-Man and Kenny Loggins? Who are the Cat-illac Cats? Will this song drive the fellas to cracking open a second brewski?! Head to your local junk yard, sit in an old bathtub, crush a cold beer, and find out!    

018 - Magnum P.I.

018 - Magnum P.I. Things get a little steamy and a little silly as the fellas discuss Thomas Magnum and the gang! So many questions: Will Pete, Ryan, and John be opening a singles bar called the Robin’s Nest? What does this theme song have to do with Rob Zombie? Is Higgins a Miyagi-influenced jujitsu master? Do people schedule “cigarette” time? Did Tom Selleck and Mike Post grow up together?! Park the Ferrari 308 in the garage, put on some fuzzy slippers, grab a glass of wine, and find out!   

017 - It's A Living

017 - It’s A Living. Conky selected a deep cut with the restaurant-based sitcom, “It’s A Living.” Engineer Pete and Ryan have ZERO recollections of this show; however, John is a big fan. Will the snappy theme song and even snappier outfits intrigue Ryan and Pete enough to watch an episode? Will your lovely hosts be able to comprehend all of these wacky lyrics? What does this show have to do with Yogi’s First Christmas, Ella Fitzgerald, and the 1990’s TV classic “Wings”? Go to your favorite hotel restaurant (preferably one with an in-house creepy piano player), grab a table, and join us!    

016 - Punky Brewster

016 - Punky Brewster. We’re heading to Chicago to see Punky, Henry, and the rest of the gang. This earworm of a theme song was written by Gary Portnoy, the same dude who wrote the theme song from Cheers. Will that sway the fellas to give it an “‘I’ll Be Back”? In this episode you’ll also hear Pete, Ryan, and John make references to the Beatles, Police Academy, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, and more! Grab a drink, put on your day-glow leg warmers, and hang out with your pals! 

015 - Jem

015 - Jem. This episode is truly outrageous. Truly, truly, truly outrageous. Jem gets the call today, and wow, what a weird show and weird song! Did you know that Jem is the alter ego of Jerrica Benton? Did you know that Jem and Jerrica are both dating the same Peruvian stud? Neither did we! Neither did HE! The madness doesn't stop there. Grab a drink! Jem is excitement! Jem is adventure!

014 - Murder, She Wrote

014 - Murder, She Wrote. Conky picked his first instrumental theme song, and it’s a beauty! Will the fellas have any recollections of Jessica Fletcher? Does the Disney-esque song resonate with them? Which of your darling hosts “loves them old lady hands” typing on the old typewriter? What do Elvis and Magnum PI have to do with Angela Lansbury? Tune in and find out!

013 - Full House

Cut. It. Out. Let’s hang out with the milkman, the paperboy, and…the Tanner family. It’s Full House! Do the fellas have fond memories of this classic TGIF show? Do Joey and Jesse qualify as house marms? Is the catchy chorus enough to get this song on the wall of fame? Are the lyrics any good? Is Dave Coulier really from Canada? Tune in and find out!

012 - Gimme A Break!

In this episode we will analyze not one, but TWO completely different theme songs from Gimme A Break! Join Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete as they dissect the sultry and provocative lyrics of the first one, and the more pedestrian lyrics of the second. Which one will they prefer? What moment will bring the fellas to literal tears of laughter? Will these songs make the wall of fame? Will Nell vacuum the fish tank in both opening sequences? Get behind Nell, and pull out every stop. She wants a happy ending!

011 - Perfect Strangers

It's Larry and and his long lost cousin Balki - Perfect Strangers! Will Ryan be able to correctly hum what he considers to be one of the five best TV theme songs from the 1980s? Don't be ridiculous! Will Engineer Pete and John love this song as much as Ryan? Why is Balki dressed like Han Solo? Is Larry really from Iowa? Are computers really from Iowa?! Oh boy, buckle up!  

010 - The A-Team

In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit - it's the A-Team! Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John have a lot of fun tackling this legendary theme song. Did you know that John was pen pals with Mr. T? Neither did Ryan or Engineer Pete! Why are the fellas drinking rum instead of beer? Who is Dr. Fong? Why is Hannibal dressed up as an alligator? Click play, grab a cocktail, kick up your feet, and find out!