Blerds in Wonderland
by Who Arnold
A Podcast Dedicated to all things Blerd Culture and The Wonder Years TV Shows and everything in between. Join Hosts Who Arnold, Luna Cooper and Kimbo Pfife as they embark on a journey through the coming-of-age show that 2/3 of the hosts barely remember from '90s syndication as they venture to make sense of it and it's much awaited soulful successor.Join us each week as we journey through the show that defined the way a generation viewed the generation before them.We're here to learn, laugh, and heal while trying to answer the age-old question: What exactly made them the Wonder Years?
Episodes
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2.12 "Fate aka Nice Guy Syndrome"
Kevin is sure that he's a Nice Guy. He's sure that's all it takes for him to get back into Winnie's good graces. Kevin's also sure that Eddie Pinetti is not a nice guy. Winnie doesn't think either of those other statements are true. It's expectation vs. reality on this week's episode. Come join…
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2.11 “Nemesis aka Revenge of the Becky”
Becky Slater is Back and Beckier that’s ever. Kevin better watch his back. Do you remember the secrets you told your ex? Becky and Pepperidge Farm remember and Becky is ready to spill the whole teapot. Shades of 'Mean Girls' in this weeks episode. Recorded: 10/4/22.
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2.10 “Walk Out aka Civil Disobedience Theater aka The Pop-tart Debate”
What do Pop-tarts have to do with this episode? Not much, but first Frosted Pop-tarts were introduced in 1967. When the hosts aren’t discussing non sequitur, they discuss how Kevin has a political awakening in what seems like a bottle episode… We now thrust this greatness upon you. Recorded:...
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2.09 “Loosiers aka LeBron Pfieffer”
Kevin and Paul aren’t the greatest at basketball. What happens when you can win at basketball or pick your friend first in P.E.? Recorded: 9/13/22.
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2.08 “Hiroshima, Mon Frere aka The Murder Gene”
Kevin really messes up. Wayne goes on a rampage and Paul is just trying to raise a healthy pet. If only it was a pet and not a school project. *facepalm* Recorded: 9/6/22.
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2.07 “Coda aka Miss Carpal Tunnel”
Music. It can lift us up and inspire us to greatness, but you want to play you have to practice. Practice?! Kevin doesn’t want to practice, but Jack insists that he’s not gonna pay for him to not practice. You know what happens when you practice? You improve. Now if Kevin can get out of his own...
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2.06 “Pottery Will Get You Nowhere aka Have You Seen My Bowl?”
Whew! Norma is still where the same amount but she’s definitely going out more, because she has a hobby now. Wonder how Jack feels? Don’t worry he’ll tell you. Recorded: 8/16/22.
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2.05 “Just Between Me and You and Kirk and Paul and Carla and Becky aka Secrets and Rumors”
We all know Kevin likes Winnie, but what happens when Kevin thinks Winnie likes him? The rumor mill is working overtime in this one. Valuable lessons ahead. Recorded: 8/9/22.
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2.04 “Steady as She Goes aka the one with Robin Thicke”
Hey is that Robin Thicke? Kevin has a bad idea to get Winnie back. Fresh Prince discussions and what not to do in pursuit of love. Come on down for the fun as we all meet Becky Slater. Recorded 8/2/22.
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2.03 “Christmas aka the TV”
The Arnold Kids really want a TV for Christmas and Kevin is willing to try every trick and ruse he can to get one. Recorded: 6/28/22.
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2.01 “Heart of Darkness aka Trying too Hard”
The real Season 2 premiere. Kevin and Paul try to get cool quick by befriending the kid without a watchful family. Camping and no parents, what could go wrong? Recorded: 5/31/22.
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2.02 “Our Miss White aka Hot for Teacher or Statutory pt. 2”
We’re back from the back to watch Kev fall for his English teacher and watch Paul discover his love of the stage in this episode that is not the Season 2 premiere. So join our host as we discuss the episode, gender dynamics, and the City of Boston. Recorded: 6/7/22.
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1.06 “Dance with Me, or Not”
The Season 1 Finale and we have new music! Apparently, that phone call from the last episode bore fruit. Maybe. Nah, not really. Kevin is put in a box to the left. It’s an episode about a dance. New Theme by Phictitious5 (Zac Hines, II). Recorded 5/24/22.
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1.05 “The Phone Call aka Paul the Gossip”
Kevin’s anxiety gets the better of him as he attempts to actually call a girl on the phone. Paul gets the scoop to see if it’s even worth it. Recorded: 5/17/21.
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1.04 “Angel aka Statutory pt. 1”
Karen has a new beau that looks too old for her. Kevin doesn’t like him and is determined to make sure no one else does either. Recorded 8/25/21.
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1.03 - “My Father’s Office aka The Chain of Screaming”
Kevin gets a chance to go to work with his father. Join us as we peak inside the 1960s Military Industrial Complex and why Jack is so annoyed with the world every evening.
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1.02 -“Swingers aka Bryan’s dyin’”
RIP to a real one. We send off Bryan Cooper, but Kevin has his own little send off ideas… Recorded on 6/26/21.
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1.01 - "Pilot"
Join Hosts Who Arnold, Luna Cooper and Kimbo Pfife as they embark on a journey through the coming-of-age show that 2/3 of the hosts barely remember from '90s syndication as they venture to make sense of it and it's much awaited soulful successor. Cold Open. A beginning about a beginning about a...
About this show
A Podcast Dedicated to all things Blerd Culture and The Wonder Years TV Shows and everything in between. Join Hosts Who Arnold, Luna Cooper and Kimbo Pfife as they embark on a journey through the coming-of-age show that 2/3 of the hosts barely remember from '90s syndication as they venture to make sense of it and it's much awaited soulful successor.Join us each week as we journey through the show that defined the way a generation viewed the generation before them.We're here to learn, laugh, and heal while trying to answer the age-old question: What exactly made them the Wonder Years?
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Who Arnold