Raised by TV

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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!

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 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).

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Lauren, Paul F. Tompkins, and Scott Aukerman abandon their regular show formats to spend some quality time together on a new podcast. Check out the first two episodes of Threedom in your favorite podcast app. Subscribe to Threedom to hear more free episodes every Thursday.Check out Threedom in Apple Podcasts: applepodcasts.com/threedom

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!”

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).

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).

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).

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).

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!"

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!

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.

Gossip is a new podcast (feat. Jon Gabrus!) where three unlikely female friends meet each week to drink coffee and share the latest gossip floating around their not-so-traditional suburban town, Golden Acres. It’s the first-ever comedic soap opera (podcast). Find out what’s true, what’s false and if that priest really is a serial killer.Hear it in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gossip/id1391234259?mt=2

Raised By TV wraps up another season with a episode live from Austin’s 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 Can’t Make This Up podcast, Care/Of (www.takecareof.com code: TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/TV).

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).

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).

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!This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), Quip Toothbrush (www.getquip.com/TV), and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/TV).

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).

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!"This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/TV).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

It’s 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.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: TV), Hello Fresh (www.hellofresh.com code: RAISED30), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV15).

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 won’t want to miss a Very Special Episode of Family Ties!This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: TV), Tripping.com (www.tripping.com/TV), Leesa (www.leesa.com/RAISEDBY), and Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: TV15).

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!

Subscribe to Raised By TV today, and get ready for the first episode to drop into your earholes on 11/8!