Barney's Physical
Barney is faced with new size requirements for deputies and literally has to grow into the role and Aaron and Chris discuss ways to get rid of hiccups.
Jul 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 145
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
Opie Loves Helen
We kick off season five with an episode where Aaron and Chris ponder how Opie has gotten this far without knowing that Andy and Helen are dating.
Jul 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 144
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
As we take a break between season four and season five, we revisit the movie that launched Don Knotts' film career.
Jul 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 143
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle joins the marines as we close season 4 and kick off the series "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." Aaron and Chris also ranked the greatest television spinoffs of all time.
Jul 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 142
Back to Nature
Andy, Barney, and Gomer take boys camping, but Andy has to spend the majority of his time taking care of Barney and Gomer.
Jun 26, 2023•15 min•Ep. 141
Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt
Barney tells Gomer he has Thelma Lou in his hip pocket and that does not go over well. Meanwhile, Chris shows off his singing voice.
Jun 19, 2023•16 min•Ep. 140
The Rumor
Barney sees Helen and Andy kiss in the jewelry store, while Aaron and Chris discuss real-life Johnny Pauls.
Jun 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 139
The Return of Malcolm Merriweather
Malcolm Merriweather returns and Andy sees an opportunity to give Aunt Bee a well-deserved break, but she doesn't want one. Meanwhile, Chris decides to give Aaron a break in leading the podcast with similar results.
Jun 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 138
Fun Girls
The Fun Girls, Daphne and Skippy, make a return to Mayberry and Chris reveals how much he hates them.
May 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 137
A Deal is a Deal
Barney and Gomer try their hand at being con artists and the joke ends up being on them, while Aaron reads hate mail about "Bargain Day".
May 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 136
Divorce, Mountain Style
Charlene uses a bit of mountain folklore to divorce Dud and marry Andy as Aaron and Chris break down one of the few TAGS episodes where Barney is truly the hero.
May 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 135
Bargain Day
Aunt Bee buys a side of beef, but the freezer is not up to the task in what is Aaron's least favorite episode of the black and white era.
May 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 134
Andy Saves Gomer
With Barney away, Gomer tries to pay Andy back for "saving his life", while Aaron and Chris break down Andy's high-stakes plan for trying to stop him. And Floyd's back!
May 01, 2023•15 min•Ep. 133
Andy's Vacation
Andy tries to take a vacation, but Barney and Gomer make it impossible. Aaron and Chris then explain why all of this is Andy's fault.
Apr 24, 2023•18 min•Ep. 132
The Shoplifters
Someone is robbing Weaver's Department Store and Barney goes undercover as a mannequin to catch the thief.
Apr 17, 2023•17 min•Ep. 131
The Song Festers
Aaron and Chris break down the episode where TAGS fans first learned that Jim Nabors, aka Gomer Pyle, had an amazing singing voice.
Apr 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 130
Hot Rod Otis
Otis gets his own sets of wheels and Barney goes to great lengths to save Mayberry from what may be its first drunk driver.
Apr 03, 2023•13 min•Ep. 129
Prisoner of Love
Andy and Barney have to house a prisoner overnight in what is a unique departure from the series.
Mar 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 128
My Fair Ernest T. Bass
Andy and Barney attempt to turn Ernest T. Bass into a sophisticated gentleman in a takeoff on "My Fair Lady".
Mar 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 127
Barney's Sidecar
"Andy and Don" author Daniel de Visé joins us to break down the most visually funny TAGS episode of all time.
Mar 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 126
Aunt Bee the Crusader
Aunt Bee gets the ladies in town to rally around Mr. Frisbee, who Andy doesn't like... for good reason.
Mar 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 125
Andy and Opie's Pal
Opie and his new friend get into a fight over Andy's attention and Aaron and Chris discuss their one tiff.
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 124
Barney and the Cave Rescue
Filmmaker Chris Hudson joins us again to break down an episode where Andy and Helen get trapped in a cave, get out, and get back in to save Barney's morale.
Feb 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 123
The Mayberry Effect
Filmmaker Chris Hudson joins us to discuss his movie "The Mayberry Effect", which explores how The Andy Griffith Show has influenced individuals and audiences over many generations.
Feb 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 122
Opie and His Merry Men
Opie and his buddies find themselves playing Robin Hood for someone who is all too eager to let them rob from the rich for him and Aaron and Chris break down the greatest Robin Hoods of all time.
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 121
Citizen's Arrest
Barney gives Gomer a ticket for making a U-turn and Gomer returns the favor as Aaron and Chris break down one of the funniest TAGS episodes of all time.
Jan 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 120
A Date for Gomer
Randy Turner and Spirit Walker return to help Aaron and Chris break down what is perhaps the sweetest and most uplifting TAGS episode of all time.
Jan 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 119
Up in Barney's Room
Aaron and Chris finally get to see where Barney lives until his landlord gives him the boot for having a hotplate.
Jan 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 118
Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain
Opie gets straight As until Ms. Crump tells him she made a mistake and Aaron and Chris ponder if she did the right thing.
Jan 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 117
A Black Day for Mayberry
An armored car is headed to Mayberry as Aaron and Chris discuss reason #465 that Barney Fife would likely be fired from any other law enforcement agency.
Jan 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 116
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