On this episode, find out why Telma called a meeting with the Family Matters creators about Steve Urkel, and why Kellie is beefing with Debbie Allen! Plus, Telma reflects on her lifelong love of furry friends. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow u...
Jan 28, 2026•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
ENTER STEVE URKEL! We rewatched the first official episode of Family Matters that Jaleel White appeared in as Steve Urkel. Plus, we discuss the appropriate age for teens to start dating and why Kellie is putting tracking devices on her kids. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will...
Jan 21, 2026•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our favorite episode of Family Matters "The Quilt" highlights a lesser-known piece of Black history and features an emotional performance by a 12-year-old Kellie. Plus, show creator Bob Boyett is back to give us some insight into the writer of the episode: the late David Scott Richardson. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your ow...
Jan 14, 2026•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We rewatched season 1 episode 10 of Family Matters, where Carl gets into a legal dispute with a celebrity and the Winslows are star-struck. Then we tell our own stories of being star-struck, like when Telma met Carol Burnett! Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best t...
Jan 07, 2026•34 min
Today we're reminiscing about episode 9 of Family Matters, "Stake-out," which features hot police women, a motel with hourly rates, and Mother Winslow's colorful backstory. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod...
Dec 30, 2025•34 min
In episode 8 of Family Matters, "handy men" Carl and Eddie try to redo a bathroom. But when Carl inevitably screws up, how did the production team make an entire bathroom collapse in one take? On this episode we're talking sets, stunts, and continuity errors. Plus, we answer another voicemail and help a fan who needs to break up with her boyfriend. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if y...
Dec 23, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Telma's character Rachel, among her many talents, is apparently also a mechanic! This episode we get into Rachel and Harriette's sister dynamic, Laura's hustler mindset, and Telma's talent for on-camera stunts. Plus, we respond to a voicemail from a listener who wants to know about '90s fashion! Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of ...
Dec 17, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by Step...and a million more. But his best work (in our humble opinion) was Family Matters! On this special episode, Bob gives us an insider's look at creating the show and why he wanted to center a Black family, especially Black women, on primetime TV. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of ...
Dec 10, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The illustrious Reginald VelJohnson joins us to talk about his turn on Dancing with the Stars, his new movie "Onslaught," and how he modeled his character Carl Winslow as the father he always wanted as a kid. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us...
Dec 03, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Kellie talks about growing up on set with Darius McCrary (Eddie Winslow) and how the adults on set helped and encouraged them along the way. Plus we talk to a super-fan, Howard, who shares what "Family Matters" meant to him. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to...
Nov 26, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In season 1 episode 4 of "Family Matters," Aunt Rachel goes on her first date after being widowed. This prompts Telma and Kellie to share their thoughts about dating, moving through grief, and Black women's standards for men. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie w...
Nov 19, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
After re-watching season 1 episode 3 of "Family Matters," Telma and Kellie remember their on-screen sisterhoods with Jo Marie Payton as Harriette and Jamiee Foxworth as Judy, and talk about their real-life family dynamics. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will...
Nov 12, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Telma and Kellie rewatch season 1 episode 2 of "Family Matters" called "Two Income Family." They discuss the star power of Jo Marie Payton as Harriette, the re-casting of Judy, and building the Winslow family's on-screen chemistry by bonding in real life. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, drop us...
Nov 05, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
To kick off the podcast, Telma Hopkins (aka Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (aka Laura Winslow) rewatch the pilot of "Family Matters" called "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" and remember how they each got cast on the show. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com ! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will d...
Nov 05, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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