One-Punch Opie
Opie has to defend himself against a bully and we get the "Nip it in the Bud" speech.
May 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 85
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
The Bank Job
On this episode, we take a moment to remember Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darling) and revisit the debuts of Gomer Pyle, Asa Breeney, and Leon.
May 23, 2022•26 min•Ep. 84
The Bed Jacket
Aaron and Chris break down an episode about Aunt Bee's birthday, fishing, and quid pro quo. To date, this is Chris' favorite Aunt Bee-centric episode.
May 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 83
Convicts-at-Large
Chris Hollinghead returns to help us break down one of the most unique episodes in TAGS history.
May 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 82
Jack Dodson
Jack Dodson was an amazing actor best remembered for playing Howard Sprague on The Andy Griffith Show. His daughters, Amy and Cristina, join us to discuss his life, career, and great memories of him.
May 02, 2022•42 min•Ep. 81
Opie's Rival
Sportswriter Elton Hayes returns as we break down an episode where Opie's shenanigans cause Andy to smoke not one, but two cigarettes.
Apr 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 80
Floyd, the Gay Deceiver
Allan Newsome, host and creator of the GOAT of Andy Griffith podcasts, "Two Chairs No Waiting," and Floyd at Mayberry Days, joins us to break down a great Floyd the Barber episode.
Apr 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 79
The Mayberry Band
"Gunsmoke" historians SuzAnne and Gabor Barabas join us to discuss Parley Baer's and Howard McNear's iconic correction with the radio series and Aaron and Chris break down the worst marching band in television history.
Apr 11, 2022•39 min•Ep. 78
Lawman Barney
Allan Melvin's nephew, Todd Sostero, joins us to reminisce about his uncle and we break down a great episode where Barney rises to the occasion.
Apr 04, 2022•22 min•Ep. 77
Barney Mends a Broken Heart
Barney meddles in Andy's business with disastrous results as we meet television's first version of the "Woo Girls."
Mar 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 76
The Cow Thief
Cattle are disappearing in Mayberry and the state investigator is brought in to help. Also, Scott Williamson, Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services for Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, joins us to discuss how cattle rustling is still prevalent today.
Mar 21, 2022•32 min•Ep. 75
Andy and Opie - Bachelors
Chris reveals his true feelings about Aunt Bee in an episode where she leaves town and Andy finds himself seeking advice from Floyd.
Mar 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 74
Andy and the New Mayor
Mayberry gets a new mayor who learns the hard way about meddling in Andy's affairs. Aaron and Chris also ask: Just what kind of politician was Mayor Stoner?
Mar 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 73
Andy's Rich Girlfriend
Andy gets a new girlfriend in an episode that teaches us that elitism and snobbery can come in all forms.
Feb 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 72
Mr. McBeevee
We kick off season 3 with a great episode, as Opie has a friend who seems too unreal to be true and Andy has a crisis in parenting.
Feb 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 71
RKO 40 Acres
Mayberry historian Randy Turner returns to discuss "The Andy Griffith Show's" connection to other famous movies and television shows on the backlot owned by RKO Pictures and later Desilu Productions.
Feb 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 70
A Face in the Crowd
Aaron and Chris revisit Andy Griffith's film debut where he gives the tour de force performance of his career. Don't forget to hit the mute button.
Feb 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 69
What it was, was Football
Aaron and Chris revisit the monologue that put Andy Griffith on the map. Try not to spill your orange drank!
Jan 31, 2022•20 min•Ep. 68
Deputy Otis
Sportswriter Elton Hayes returns to help us break down one of the more introspective episodes of the series.
Jan 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 67
Cousin Virgil
Barney's cousin comes to visit and he is a bigger disaster than the elder Fife. Check out our breakdown of TAGS episode that some fans think is linked to Star Trek.
Jan 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 66
Andy on Trial
Prison consultant Justin Paperny joins us to discuss the similarities between a minimum security prison and the Mayberry jail and you'll be surprised about what he has to say. We also break down an episode where Barney blowing smoke nearly leads to a change in leadership in Mayberry.
Jan 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 65
The Bookie Barber
Floyd gets an offer that's too good to be true, Barney dresses up like a woman for the first time, and Aaron and Chris answer a listener letter.
Jan 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 64
Three's a Crowd
Barney breaks the bro code, Andy gets his first onscreen kiss of the series, and we revisit a time when pizza was served after dinner with coffee.
Dec 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 63
Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee
Aaron and Chris break down the latest issue of Closer, featuring a "tell-all" from Ron Howard, and an episode where Clara first proves to be the worst giver of advice in town.
Dec 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 62
Andy and Barney in the Big City
Aaron and Chris revisit an episode that reminds us of a time where you dressed up to travel and if you were really nice, you got a sack of sandwiches to take with you.
Dec 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 61
The County Nurse
Randy Turner joins us to break down an episode ripped from today's headlines. Rafe Hollister refuses to get his tetanus shot and Andy and Barney have to intervene.
Dec 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 60
Aunt Bee the Warden
In the 60s, there were two prisons known as The Rock, Alcatraz Island and the Taylor household with Aunt Bee serving as the warden.
Nov 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 59
The Mayberry Travel Guide
Randy Turner joins us to discuss his latest book, "The Mayberry Travel Guide." It's good for Christopher because apparently, Aaron can't keep up with his co-host's knowledge of TAGS.
Nov 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 58
The Merchant of Mayberry
Andy and Barney instigate a good old-fashioned sales war as we say goodbye to Will Wright, who plays Ben Weaver.
Nov 15, 2021•26 min•Ep. 57
Guest of Honor
Aaron and Chris revisit the episode and one scene where Don Knotts could not stop laughing during each take, while a "guest of honor" nearly rips off all of Mayberry.
Nov 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 56
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