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The Loaded Goat

Aaron Tallent and Christopher Cordingleythe-loaded-goat.simplecast.com
Aaron Tallent and Chris Cordingley break down each episode of "The Andy Griffith Show", providing tidbits on the show and cast, and creating and debunking conspiracy theories.
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Episodes

A Plaque for Mayberry

Mayberry gets a participation award, Barney tries his hand at genealogy, and Chris has an existential crisis. "Give me plaque!"

Apr 29, 202128 minEp. 25

The New Doctor

Aaron educates Chris on "Matlock", Barney has low blood pressure, and Andy gets jealous when a new doctor moves to Mayberry.

Apr 26, 202129 minEp. 24

Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

Andy and Opie show Aunt Bee how much they love her by trashing the house, cleaning it up, and then trashing it again, and Mayberry's biggest busybody makes her first appearance.

Apr 22, 202129 minEp. 23

Cyrano Andy

Aaron rates his first "10 whistle" episode and Thelma Lou makes her first appearance as Aaron and Chris break down Andy's matchmaking hijinks.

Apr 19, 202123 minEp. 22

Andy and the Gentleman Crook

A famous crook has to spend a night in the Mayberry jail and Aunt Bee and Barney go crazy. Aaron and Chris break down Andy's disdain for all of it and why doing a podcast on TAGS is relevant today.

Apr 15, 202125 minEp. 21

Andy Saves Barney's Morale

Andy leaves Barney in charge for the day and the jail gets packed. Aaron and Chris break down the episode, Barney's hair, and when having fun turns into making fun.

Apr 12, 202126 minEp. 20

Mayberry on Record

Aaron and Chris break down maybe the only episode in history where a guy comes to town, gets people to invest in his business, and turns out to be honest.

Apr 08, 202128 minEp. 19

Andy the Marriage Counselor

Aaron and Chris discuss one of the Andy Griffith episodes that doesn't age well, along with martial arts and being at the jail at all hours of the day.

Apr 05, 202128 minEp. 18

Alcohol and Old Lace

The biggest gangsters in Mayberry turn out to be a couple of prim and proper sisters and Aaron and Chris talk about moonshine, aftershave, and whether the Morrison sisters knew what they were doing all along.

Apr 01, 202129 minEp. 17

The Beauty Contest

Mayberry goes crazy over a beauty contest and Aaron and Chris discuss outer and inner beauty and whether Andy and Ellie are dating.

Mar 29, 202123 minEp. 16

Those Gossipin' Men

Aunt Bee and Emma pull a fast one on Andy and Barney and Aaron and Chris discuss gossip, peroxide, and young adult fiction.

Mar 25, 202125 minEp. 15

The Horse Trader

Aaron and Chris break down shaving, horse trading, and a lack of sponsors.

Mar 22, 202122 minEp. 14

Mayberry Goes Hollywood

Aaron and Chris discuss Hollywood, McGruff the Crime Dog, and being true to yourself.

Mar 18, 202121 minEp. 13

Stranger in Town

Aaron and Chris break down "Stranger in Town" and coming on too strong with people.

Mar 15, 202135 minEp. 12

Christmas Story

Aaron and Chris break down the only Andy Griffith Show episode to take place during Christmas and the challenges of holiday episodes in general.

Mar 11, 202135 minEp. 11

Ellie for Council

Aaron and Chris break down the trailblazing of Ellie Walker, sweet talking Barney Fife, and positive changes to television in the past 60 years.

Mar 08, 202128 minEp. 10

A Feud is a Feud

Aaron and Chris revisit The Andy Griffith Show's first misfire, discuss the Hatfields and McCoys, and introduce a new episode rating system.

Mar 04, 202136 minEp. 9

Opie's Charity

Aaron and Chris break down the first episode without Don Knotts, discuss starting a charity, worrying about what people think and similarities to Seinfeld.

Mar 01, 202136 minEp. 8

Andy the Matchmaker

Aaron and Chris break down Andy's matchmaking skills, costume design, and justices of the peace.

Feb 25, 202135 minEp. 7

The Runaway Kid

Aaron and Chris discuss how Opie walks like John Wayne, justices of the peace, and ratting on your friends.

Feb 22, 202137 minEp. 6

Irresistible Andy

Aaron and Chris discuss Andy being the fool for the first time in the series, changes to the credits, and Opie's game.

Feb 19, 202135 minEp. 5

Ellie Comes to Town

Aaron and Chris discuss the arrival of Ellie Walker, addictions to sugar pills, and continuity errors versus conspiracy theories.

Feb 18, 202140 minEp. 4

The Guitar Player

Aaron and Chris go over "The Guitar Player," acid rain, inspirations for the movie "Footloose," and Barney's guitar playing.

Feb 17, 202131 minEp. 3

The Manhunt

Aaron and Chris discuss "The Manhunt", condescending state police, a potential connection to "Cool Hand Luke", and 10-4ing people.

Feb 16, 202130 minEp. 2

The New Housekeeper

In this first episode, Aaron and Chris break down the series pilot, "The New Housekeeper", naughty deputies, running away from home, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and whether or not Aunt Bee's dress is made of snakeskin.

Jan 05, 202144 minEp. 1
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