Barney and the Choir
Aaron and Chris find out they sing as bad as Barney, whose singing voice is replaced with the voice of God. Literally.
Nov 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 55
The Loaded Goat
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
Remembering Betty Lynn/A Medal for Opie
Randy Turner joins us to remember Betty Lynn and we dive into an episode where Opie learns about sportsmanship.
Oct 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 54
Jailbreak
Aaron and Chris ponder how Barney would fare against famous movie villains as we review "Jailbreak."
Oct 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 53
The Jinx
Randy Turner makes a cameo to set the record straight on a Ford Thunderbird that keeps appearing in episodes and Aaron and Chris discuss what they would like to see in a TAGS prequel. They also break down an episode where people blame poor Henry Bennett for their troubles.
Oct 11, 2021•29 min•Ep. 52
The Manicurist
This week, we say goodbye to Mayor Pike and review and episode with a pre-"I Dream of Jeannie" Barbara Eden.
Oct 04, 2021•20 min•Ep. 51
Bailey's Bad Boy
Aaron and Chris discuss their current favorite shows and break down an episode where Andy teaches about being accountable for one's actions.
Sep 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 50
The Keeper of the Flame
Opie and his club pick the worst place to meet and Christopher shares his ranking of state flags.
Sep 20, 2021•21 min•Ep. 49
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Alan Hale, Jr., best remembered for playing the Skipper on "Gilligan's Island", plays the farmer so Aaron and Chris take a trip to Gilligan's Island with the president of the fan club.
Sep 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 48
Sheriff Barney
Andy saves the city of Greendale from making a terrible hiring decision and Barney learns the difference from being a sheriff and a deputy.
Sep 06, 2021•17 min•Ep. 47
The Pickle Story
Aaron and Chris can't agree on which is better: dill pickles or bread and butter pickles. However, they do agree that "The Pickle Story" is one of the best TAGS episodes ever.
Aug 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 46
The Clubmen
Mayberry author and historian Randy Turner helps us break down "The Clubmen," as Andy refuses to join any club that won't have Barney as a member.
Aug 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 45
Randy Turner
Randy Turner, author of "60 Years of Mayberry" and "Mayberry Firsts" joins us and offers great insights on the history of the show.
Aug 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 44
Aunt Bee's Brief Encounter
Aunt Bee, you forget yourself. Aunt Bee takes a shine to an itinerant handyman who has a way with the ladies.
Aug 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 43
The Perfect Female
Ken Beck, co-author of "Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook," joins us and shares stories about interviewing cast members and spending time on the set of "Return to Mayberry." We also break down an episode where Andy loses a battle of the sexes.
Aug 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 42
Crime-Free Mayberry
Andy spoils one of the most poorly-planned bank robberies in television history and Barney gives the three reasons why Mayberry has a low crime rate.
Jul 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 41
Opie's Hobo Friend
Aaron and Chris break down a classic episode where Buddy Ebsen guest stars and explain the difference between hobos and bums.
Jul 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 40
Barney on the Rebound
Barney tells one of the worst jokes in television history and nearly loses his life savings. The only thing that saves him is being a squirt.
Jul 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 39
Mayberry Goes Bankrupt
The town council votes to get rid of the local eyesore until the owner produces a savings bond that dates all the way back to the Civil War! Pierre Fricke, one of the country's leading collectors, dealers, and experts in Civil War currency, joins us to provide a little context.
Jul 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 38
Andy and the Woman Speeder
Aaron and Chris review an episode that is very similar to the "Danny Thomas Show" pilot and Chris recounts a time where he thought he bribed a police officer, but actually didn't.
Jun 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 37
Barney's Replacement
The Mayberry Sheriff's Department gets an intern who is a highly efficient version of Barney Fife... and guess who feels marginalized?
Jun 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 36
Opie and the Bully
Sportswriter Elton Hayes joins us as we kick off season 2 and Opie faces down a bully.
Jun 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 35
No Time for Sergeants (1955)
Without the U.S. Steel Hour production of "No Time for Sergeants", there would be no "Andy Griffith Show". Aaron and Chris review the television production that launched Andy Griffith on a path to stardom.
Jun 07, 2021•36 min•Ep. 34
The Danny Thomas Show: "Danny Meets Andy Griffith"
Taking breaks between seasons one and two, Aaron and Chris revisit The Danny Thomas Show episode that launched The Andy Griffith Show.
May 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 33
Bringing up Opie
Season one comes to a close and Aunt Bee takes a heavier hand in raising Opie... with mixed results.
May 24, 2021•23 min•Ep. 32
The Guitar Player Returns
A Mayberry celebrity returns and the show says goodbye to one of its most memorable characters as Aaron and Chris ponder what happened to Ellie Walker.
May 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 31
Barney Gets His Man
Surprise parties prove to be a bad omen for Barney, who falls backwards into heroism... twice.
May 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 30
Quiet Sam
The podcast has its first guest, the best writing duo pens their first episode, and Barney battles demons over his service as a librarian.
May 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
Andy Forecloses
Mayberry shows the size of its heart, Barney and his mother feel the same about people touching their hats, and the show's most famous offscreen character makes her first appearance. Juaaanita! Juaniiiita!
May 10, 2021•21 min•Ep. 28
Ellie Saves a Female
Television gets its first makeover... ever, and Aaron and Chris break down an episode with message that may seem a little off 60 years later.
May 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 27
The Inspector
Otis has one of the saddest birthday parties of all time, an inspector causes chaos with the sheriff's department, and Andy shows his understanding of Mayberry.
May 03, 2021•23 min•Ep. 26
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