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CRANEiacs

by Laurel & Ryan

Laurel and Ryan are two friends from college. Laurel is a huge FRASIER fan. Ryan has never seen it. Every week, they'll get together to discuss episodes of the award winning TV show, and usually go off on tangents along the way. Together, they are the CRANEIACS.

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  1. 159: "When I was a child . . . "

    Revival S1E9 "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and E10 "Reindeer Games" Our hosts discuss trivia hosting antics, Welsh pride, and welcome a familiar face. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  2. Session 158: Oh, The Horrors...

    Revival S01E07 "Freddy's Birthday" and S01E08 "The B Story" Our hosts discuss scary movies, close-up magic, and experience the joy of a returning Bebe Neuwirth! Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  3. Session 157: Over the Moon for June

    Revival S01E06 "Blind Date" Our hosts catch up after the holiday, gush over June Diane, and Ryan learns about Runza. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  4. Session 156: Elmo Chemistry

    Revival S01E05 "The Founders Club" Our hosts talk red wine at weddings, healthy knees, and chemistry, or lack thereof. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  5. Session 155: Crusty Topped Cassoulet

    Revival S01E04 "Trivial Pursuits" Laurel and Ryan discuss a very important bachelorette party, a mysterious stretch vw bug limo, and how much better they would fare in the Frasier Revival's writer's room. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group!...

  6. Session 154: Bored Games

    Revival S01E03 "First Class" Our hosts put on their thinking caps and discuss Frasier's return to the classroom, dear friends, and cover bands. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  7. Session 153: Floored

    Our hosts welcome Tara to the pod and talk all things The Floor. Laurel gives some (non-NDA-violating) behind-the-scenes scoop, Tara and Ryan pick their expert categories, and they discuss hospital dramas of yore. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group!...

  8. The 2025 Oscar Recap hosted by Laurel

    Laurel recaps us on this years greatest night for the movies! Who won? Who lost? Who talked too much?!? Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  9. Session 152: Orlando's Finest Scootch

    Revival S01E02 "Moving In" Our hosts talk chinos vs. slacks, leaving Meta behind, and Laurel surprises Ryan with an exciting announcement!! Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  10. Session 151: The Steaks Have Never Been Higher

    Reboot S1E1 "The Good Father" It's reboot time! Ryan and Laurel watch the first episode of the Frasier reboot, recap their holidays, and talk about strategy game shows. NOTE: this was recorded before news broke of the reboot's cancellation, so we don't talk about it here. Email us!...

  11. Merry Cranemas 2024

    It's truly a Christmas Miracle! Laurel & Ryan reconnect to talk holiday traditions, crystal knick knacks from a galaxy far far away, and what 2025 will bring for the pod. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  12. Session 150: End of the Road

    Frasier Finale: "Goodnight, Seattle" THIS IS IT! We finally did it! The final episode of the series! Did we hate it? Did we love it? Find out for yourself! Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  13. Session 149: Perfect 10s

    S11 E22 "Crock Tales" Our hosts discuss sitcom evolution, their love of Rosie Perez, and changing lyrics to popular songs. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  14. Session 148: The Waffle House Index

    S11E21 "The Detour" Laurel and Ryan reunite to discuss an abundance of breakfast food topics include how they like their eggs and how Waffle House helps FEMA. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  15. The 2024 Oscar Recap hosted by Laurel

    A night to celebrate cinema and John Cena's nudity! Possibly the closest we'll come to Laurel talking about Wrestling!!! Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  16. An Update from Laurel

    Laurel provides a State of the Pod update and reminds everyone it's Oscar's weekend! Email us: [email protected] Join our Facebook group: Craneiacs: A Frasier Podcast

  17. Session 147: Moving On Up

    S11E19 "Miss Right Now" and E20 "And Frasier Makes Three" Our hosts discuss moving angst, slow boat movies, and this year's Oscar nominations. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  18. Session 146: Ten Thousand Dollars?!?

    S11E17 "Coots and Ladders" and E18 "Match Game" Our hosts discuss what other shows they've been watching, high price dating services, and modern birthing practices. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  19. Session 145: I’d Like to Be Considered

    S11E15 "Caught in the Act" and E16 "Boo". Our hosts discuss Facebook Marketplace, Laurie Metcalf's acting method, and stumble upon a VIE. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  20. Session 144: Merry Cranemas

    S1E12 "Miracle on Third or Fourth Street" and S5E9 "Perspectives on Christmas" Season's Greetings, Seattle! Laurel and Ryan celebrate the holidays by discussing two holiday episodes from previous seasons and share fun facts about beloved Christmas movies. Email us! [email protected] Join the...

  21. Session 143: Pullin’ Out the Giblets

    S11Ep13 "The Ann Who Came to Dinner" and E14 "Freudian Sleep" Our hosts recap their Thanksgivings, talk show dogs, and get a reminder from a listener. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  22. Session 142: The Jamburglar

    S11 E11 "High Holidays" and E12 "Frasier-Lite": Our hosts' schedules finally align! They discuss date quirks, air travel horror stories, and teen rebellion. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  23. A Quick Update from Ryan

    Laurel and Ryan currently have some very conflicting schedules, but rest assured we'll be back soon with more full episodes! Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  24. Session 141: Sibling Revelry

    S11 E9 "Guns and Neuroses" and E10 "SeaBee Jeebies" Our hosts welcome a special guest back to the show, discuss showing Frasier to one's children, and bid farewell to a recurring guest star. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  25. Session 140: Trust the Wood

    S11E8 "Murder Most Maris" Our hosts welcome Spooky Season, discuss lumberjack games, and delve into dreams. Email us! [email protected] Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  26. Session 139: Tommy Lee’s Dad Jeans

    S11E06 ("I'm Listening) & E07 ("Maris Returns") Our hosts discuss the fasion statements in 1993's The Fugitive, Ryan avoids fraternal duties, and there's been a MURDER! Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  27. Session 61(Re-Release): Ain’t No Party Like a Bathrobe Party

    Laurel and Ryan are in schedule limbo, so please enjoy this re-release of a pre-pandemic episode! S5 E8 ("Desperately Seeking Closure") and E9 ("Perspectives on Christmas") Folks, we talk A LOT about dating in this one, and we also introduce a new segment: The Most Laurelist Moment of the Show!...

  28. Session 138: Justice for Julia Sweeney

    S11E4 "The Babysitter" & E5 "The Placeholder": Our hosts fangirl/boy over Wendie Malick, do some IMDB deep dives, and struggle with an age difference. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  29. Session 137: A Man, A Plan, A Can

    S11E2 (A Man, A Plan, A Gal: Julia), & E3 (The Doctor is Out) Our hosts talk outdated gender roles in cooking, Laurel's foot, and kissing your best friend on the mouth. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  30. Session 136: Electric Sex Pants

    S11 E1 "No Sex Please, We're Skittish" The hosts return from their own summer break and start the final season of OG Frasier. They discuss final seasons in general, sloppy writing, and a VIE (Very Important Ending). Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  31. Session 135: The End of the Road Begins

    S10E24 "A New Position for Roz" Our hosts reflect back on season 10 and their expectations for the final season, and discuss their love of sleep. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  32. Session 134: Only Daniel Day Lewis Can Do That

    S10 E22 "Fathers and Sons" and E23 "Analyzed Kiss" Our hosts discuss the working conditions on the set of Titanic, Billy Zane's career trajectory, and revisiting finales. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  33. Session 133: A Case of Longines

    S10E20 "Farewell, Nervosa" and E21 "The Devil and Dr. Phil" Our hosts discuss Irish music, the romantic lives of elders, and welcome back a beloved recurring character. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  34. The 1st or 2nd Annual Oscar Recap starring Laurel

    Our resident Oscars expert is back with her annual minisode featuring lukewarm takes and musings about winners, losers, and cocaine bears. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  35. Session 132: And the Nominees are...

    S10E19 "Some Assembly Required" Our hosts talk about the upcoming Oscar show, reminisce about interactions with wild animals, and talk home repair (insert Tim Allen grunt here) Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  36. Session 131: Caviar Sandwich

    S10E17 "Kenny on the Couch" & E18 "Roe to Perdition" Our hosts discuss hard-to-find condiments, party games gone awry, and therapy takeaways. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  37. Session 130: Gym Class Follies

    S10E15 "Trophy Girlfriend" & E16 "Fraternal Schwinns" Out hosts open up about not being able to ride bikes, facial hair woes, and what states teach square dancing to young students. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  38. Session 129: Spoonerisms

    S10E13 "Lillith Needs a Favor" and E14 "Daphne Does Dinner" Our hosts discuss Daniel Craig's career choices, malapropisms, and the beginning of Oscars season. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  39. Session 128: Lost Again

    Craneiacs, we apologize. Technical difficulties meant that half the audio for this episode was lost, so instead, here's a short mini episode. The next one will be spectacular! Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  40. Session 127: Wrap It Up

    S10E10 "We Two Kings" Our hosts celebrate Christmas and covering a Christmas episode at the appropriate time of year! They also discuss Spotify Wrapped, wrapping presents, and taking nips from holiday liqueurs. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  41. Session 126: Pulling Heart Strings

    S10 E08 "Rooms with a View" and E09 "Don't Go Breakin My Heart" Our hosts talk holiday traditions, meat substitutes, and the correct time to eat Thanksgiving meals. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  42. Session 125: A Night of S’Mores

    S10E6 "Star Mitzvah" & E7 "Bristle While You Work" Our hosts talk dental health, the return of fanny packs, and Laurel gives a bathrobe update. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  43. Session 124: Prankenstein’s Monster

    S10E05 "Tales from the Crypt" Ryan presents a solo watch along with a tribute to Harriet Sansom Harris, Halloween movie recommendations, and tons of Wrestling talk! (JK, Laurel) Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  44. Session 123: Our State Fair is a Great State Fair

    S10 E3 "Proxy Prexy" and E3 "Kissing Cousin" Our hosts discuss Ryan's recent visit to the Texas State Fair, citizenship test questions, and their rave/clubbing days. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  45. Session 122: Hot Strap Takes

    S10E01 ("The Ring Cycle) & E02 ("Enemy at the Gate") Laurel and Ryan kick off season 10 and discuss multiple "That Guy" actors and Ryan's trustworthiness to dogs and parents. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  46. Session 121: Give a Man a Beer . . .

    S9E24: “Moons Over Seattle” Our hosts wrap up season 9, talk Emmy Awards of the past and present, and mull over the future of Craneiacs. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  47. Session 120: Courtesy Liquor

    S9E22 "Frasier Has Spokane" and E23 "The Guilt Trippers" Our hosts recount a recent show they attended, discuss inception dreams, and Ryan witnesses his worst Frasier nightmare. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  48. Session 119: Watery Deviled Eggs

    S9E20 "The Love You Fake" and S9E21 "Cheerful Goodbyes" Laure and Ryan talk sorority skits, the usefulness of leather driving gloves, and movies with swords in them. Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CRANEiacsPodcast/

  49. Session 118: Spell-o-brate Good Times, Come On!

    S9 E18 "War of the Words" & E19 "Deathrap" Our hosts share equally important updates, Laurel reminisces about glory days of her youth, and Ryan talks about an emotional moment. Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email us! [email protected] Tweet at us! @CRANEiacs Join the Facebook Group!...

  50. Session 117: Dabney Coleman’s Coffee Breath

    S9 E16 "Wheels of Fortune" and E17 "Three Blind Dates" Our hosts discuss airline morality, movies about dating Presidents' daughters, and the charm of You've Got Mail. Plus, Ryan gets in another of his Sneaky Segments while Laurel is working on a sourdough loaf! Call us! ‪(206) 657-6986‬ Email…

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Laurel and Ryan are two friends from college. Laurel is a huge FRASIER fan. Ryan has never seen it. Every week, they'll get together to discuss episodes of the award winning TV show, and usually go off on tangents along the way. Together, they are the CRANEIACS.

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Laurel and Ryan are two friends from college. Laurel is a huge FRASIER fan. Ryan has never seen it. Every week, they'll get together to discuss episodes of the award winning TV show, and usually go off on tangents along the way. Together, they are the CRANEIACS.

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