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No Hugging, No Learning
by Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell
No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld.After sitting down and watching every episode, hosts Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell will talk about what bits still work, what worked back then, and things that are so cringe that they probably should never have been part of the show...at least from a modern day viewpoint.New episodes of No Hugging, No Learning drop every Sunday.Email us: [email protected] us: @nohugging on Twitter, @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram and @nohugging.bsky.social on BlueskySupport us: patreon.com/nohugging
Episodes
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Sweet Dee Gets Audited (S7E4)
"Desperate times call for truly sad and horrific measures as Sweet Dee tries to get out of an IRS audit." -Original Air Date: 10/6/2011- This week we're talking about Sweet Dee Gets Audited, the purpose of putting ice in a urinal, beer with pickles or pickle-flavoring in it and Ted getting…
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Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties (S7E3)
"Frank accidentally gets into the child pageantry business and is terrified of coming across as a 'Diddler'." -Original Air Date: 9/29/2011- This week we're talking about Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties, wondering if "Diddler" is a reference to Diddy, Sgt. Slaughter becoming an Iraqi sympathizer...
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The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore (S7E2)
"Dee and Dennis take the gang to their favorite childhood vacation spot where things aren't quite how they remember. While Dee and Dennis see the seedy side of the Jersey Shore, Mac, Frank and Charlie have the nights of their lives." -Original Air Date: 9/22/2011- This week we're talking about…
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Frank's Pretty Woman (S7E1)
"With Frank intent on marrying a prostitute, The Gang tries to make the best of it by attempting an image makeover to uncover the heart of gold that exists deep inside Frank's 'pretty woman'." -Original Air Date: 9/14/2011- This week we're talking about Frank's Pretty Woman, Mac gaining weight...
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It's a Very Sunny Christmas (S6E13)
"While Mac and Charlie attempt to rediscover the spirit of Christmas for themselves, Dennis and Dee attempt to convince Frank to change his ways...and stop ruining their own Christmases." -Original Air Date: 12/16/2010- This week we're talking about It's a Very Sunny Christmas, Santa Claus: The...
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Dee Gives Birth (S6E12)
"Before Dee's baby arrives, The Gang tries to figure out who is the father by throwing a house party for all her former flings." -Original Air Date: 12/9/2010- This week we're talking about Dee Gives Birth, revisiting our conversation about Snow, subliminal advertising working in real time and…
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The Gang Gets Stuck in the Woods (S6E11)
"Things go awry as the Gang travels to Atlantic City for a charity benefit. While Frank, Dee and Mac try to survive in the woods, Dennis and Charlie hitch a ride to the city and have the night of their lives." -Original Air Date: 12/2/2010- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets Stuck in the...
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Charlie Kelly: King of the Rats (S6E10)
"When keeping the basement rodent free drives Charlie to the brink, the gang decides to put the cynicism aside and throw a surprise party to cheer him up." -Original Air Date: 11/18/2010- This week we're talking about Charlie Kelly: King of the Rats, spaghetti policies, the Flanderization of...
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PATREON PREVIEW: Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness - S1E1 "Livingston"
"Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence. Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride." -Original Airdate: June 26, 2026- As of this past Friday, all of the episodes of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness have aired on HBO Max - and we've been...
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Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth (S6E9)
"Dee takes a job as a substitute teacher and exposes her students to the culture of Paddy's with a field trip to see the gang's take on the 'Lethal Weapon' series." -Original Air Date: 11/11/2010- This week we're talking about our SECOND BANNED EPISODE, Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth, the...
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The Gang Gets a New Member (S6E8)
"A blast from the past prompts the guys to expand membership, and Dee to re-consider her future. W: David Hornsby D: Matt Shakman" -Original Air Date: 11/4/2010- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets a New Member, statistics and cards for Greg Jefferies MLB career, ANOTHER Philadelphian…
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Who Got Dee Pregnant? (S6E7)
"The gang gets a real 'scare' after Dee reveals she's pregnant, forcing the guys to recall their last hazy Halloween Party to determine if one of them might be the father." -Original Air Date: 10/28/2010- This week we're talking about Who Got Dee Pregnant?, Night at the Museum, a Luigi-precursor...
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Mac's Mom Burns Her House Down (S6E6)
"Charlie and Mac set-up a truly odd couple after Mac's Mom burns the house down, while Frank discovers the importance of paternal care when Dee falls ill." -Original Air Date: 10/21/2010- This week we're talking about Mac's Mom Burns Her House Down, a very sleek one shot that you've gotta check…
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Mac and Charlie: White Trash (S6E5)
"After getting denied from the local pool club, Mac and Charlie aim to fix up an abandoned pool in order to beat the heat wave. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee try to beat the heat in a more 'dignified' and 'upper-class' way." -Original Air Date: 10/14/2010- This week we're talking about Mac and…
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Mac's Big Break (S6E4)
"Mac finally gets his big break after correctly answering a trivia question on the radio. While Frank, Dennis, and Dee take their bar-banter to the internet with their own podcast." -Original Air Date: 10/8/2010- This week we're talking about Mac's Big Break, the present and future of broadcast...
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The Gang Buys a Boat (S6E3)
"The gang attempts to open themselves up to the adventures of the sea after the purchase of their 'new' boat." -Original Air Date: 9/30/2010- This week we're talking about The Gang Buys a Boat, SO many mentions of Diddy, a regional exploration of Philadelphia's waterways and taking ownership for...
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Dennis Gets Divorced (S6E2)
"Marital bliss turns to marital business, as the gang experiences the emotional and economic tribulations of divorce." -Original Air Date: 9/23/2010- This week we're talking about Dennis Gets Divorced, songs that SOUND like real, copyrighted songs, Scientology and hand stuff. This is No Hugging…
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Mac Fights Gay Marriage (S6E1)
"Mac pulls out the big guns to protect the sanctity of marriage, while the rest of the gang reap the rewards of marital bliss." -Original Air Date: 9/16/2010- This week we're talking about Mac Fights Gay Marriage, owning a subway franchise, completely necessary ballrooms and the set designer...
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The Gang Reignites the Rivalry (S5E12)
"After serving a ten year ban, the Paddy's team is once again eligible to compete in Flipadelphia - a city wide flip cup tournament." -Original Air Date: 12/10/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Reignites the Rivalry, potentially reusing filming locations, the Zillow listing of the frat...
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Mac and Charlie Write a Movie (S5E11)
"Dee lands herself a role in the new M. Night Shyamalan movie and Mac and Charlie see it as a perfect opportunity to sell their movie script." -Original Air Date: 12/3/2009- This week we're talking about Mac and Charlie Write a Movie, trying to turn shitty stories into compelling content for a...
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The D.E.N.N.I.S. System (S5E10)
"Dennis reveals his fool proof system for seducing any woman to the rest of the gang, but none of them can seem to grasp it." -Original Air Date: 11/19/2009- This week we're talking about The D.E.N.N.I.S. System, references and memes that have broken containment, podcasts hosted by celebrities…
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Mac and Dennis Break Up (S5E9)
"Relationships are put to the test when Mac and Dennis decide to spend some time apart." -Original Air Date: 11/12/2009- This week we're talking about Mac and Dennis Break Up, clipping our toe nails, combination video rental and pizza places and a great moment that involved no dialogue. This is…
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Paddy's Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens (S5E8)
"When a merchandising convention comes to town, the gang tries to develop marketable products in an attempt to build the Paddy's brand." -Original Air Date: 11/5/2009- This week we're talking about Paddy's Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens, Always Sunny merchandise, Dick Towels and Ted...
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The Gang Wrestles for the Troops (S5E7)
"There's nothing more American than wrestling. That's why the gang has decided to put on a wrestling show for the returning troops." -Original Air Date: 11/4/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Wrestles for the Troops, how the gang could have been watching this Hulk Hogan match, the...
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The World Series Defense (S5E6)
"The gang explains to a judge the trials and tribulations they encountered during game 5 of the 2008 World Series in hopes that it will clear them of a sizable parking citation that they received in the process." -Original Air Date: 10/22/2009- This week we're talking about The World Series...
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The Waitress Is Getting Married (S5E5)
"Jealous that the waitress is beating her to the altar, Dee does everything in her power to derail the wedding." -Original Air Date: 10/15/2009- This week we're talking about The Waitress Is Getting Married, whether or not the scene of building Charlie's dating profile was improv, an iconic line...
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The Gang Gives Frank an Intervention (S5E4)
"When Frank's reckless lifestyle becomes an inconvenience for the gang, they call for an intervention." -Original Air Date: 10/8/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Gives Frank an Intervention, if the 90's rapper Snow is on Cameo, what we know Mary Lynn Rajskub from and a great visual…
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The Great Recession (S5E3)
"While Mac and Dennis try to keep Paddy's afloat in these tough economic times, Frank partners up with Dee to start a family business." -Original Air Date: 10/1/2009- This week we're talking about The Great Recession, Dave and Buster's, r/WhereDidTheSodaGo and trying to make sense of a reward...
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The Gang Hits the Road (S5E2)
"The gang attempts to expand their horizons by taking a road trip to the Grand Canyon." -Original Air Date: 9/24/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Hits the Road, one of the guys having similar eating habits to Charlie, late-2000's iPod tuners and taking an Amtrak across the country.…
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The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis (S5E1)
"While Frank, Mac and Dennis try their hand at real estate, Dee arranges to be a surrogate mother to a wealthy couple with a sweet house." -Original Air Date: 9/17/2009- This week we're talking about The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis, Janice from The Muppets, realtors wearing matching blazers...
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The Nightman Cometh (S4E13)
"Charlie, with the help of the rest of the gang, stages a rock opera based on his song 'Nightman.'" -Original Air Date: 11/20/2008- This week we're talking about The Nightman Cometh, phrases that have stuck with us, temperamental theatre directors and getting letters from presidents. This is No...
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The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition (S4E12)
"In an attempt to make their own dreams come true, the gang decides to pay it forward and give one unlucky family an Extreme Home Makeover." -Original Air Date: 11/13/2008- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition, our knowledge of The Secret, a nightmare-induced...
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The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell (S4E11)
"In an attempt to make their bar a local landmark, the gang visits the Philadelphia Historical Society and tells the story of how Paddy's Pub was responsible for cracking the Liberty Bell." -Original Air Date: 11/5/2008- This week we're talking about The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell, a low bar to...
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Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack (S4E10)
"After Dee suffers a heart attack, she and Dennis try to live a healthier lifestyle. Charlie and Mac join the workforce to get health insurance." -Original Air Date: 10/30/2008- This week we're talking about Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack, healthcare costs in America, Dennis and Dee being MAHA…
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Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life (S4E9)
"After finding Dennis's erotic memoir, Mac and Frank attempt to profit from the masterpiece. Dee and Charlie see what each other's life is like when they spend a day in each other's shoes." -Original Air Date: 10/23/2008- This week we're talking about Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life, erotica from...
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Paddy's Pub: The Worst Bar in Philadelphia (S4E8)
"When a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer writes a review naming Paddy's "the worst bar in Philadelphia," the gang kidnaps the man in an effort to change his mind." -Original Air Date: 10/16/2008- This week we're talking about Paddy's Pub: The Worst Bar in Philadelphia, Short Circuit, a...
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Who Pooped the Bed? (S4E7)
"Frank and Charlie find someone has pooped in their bed, leading Mac and Dennis to join them as they attempt to crack the case of "Who Pooped the Bed?" Dee leads the Waitress and Artemis on a night out on the town, Sex and the City-style." -Original Air Date: 10/9/2008- This week we're talking...
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No Hugging, No Learning Christmas Special - Deck the Halls
We're back with out first movie review in over a year AND our first Christmas special since January of 2024! We also published this episode on Patreon where it's 11 minutes longer! New episodes of No Hugging, No learning will return on Sunday, January 18th, 2026! "But, how does this relate to...
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Mac and Charlie Die, Part 2 (S4E6)
"After Mac's father is released from prison, Mac and Charlie stage their own deaths to save their lives." -Original Air Date: 10/2/2008- This week we're talking about Mac and Charlie Die, Part 2, the proper pluralization of "son of a bitch", the ShamWow guy running for congress in Texas and...
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Mac and Charlie Die, Part 1 (S4E5)
"After Mac's father is released from prison, Mac and Charlie stage their own deaths to save their lives." -Original Air Date: 10/2/2008- This week we're talking about Mac and Charlie Die, Part 1, reading reviews we didn't know we had from the last TWO YEARS, what we do and do not know about…
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Mac's Banging the Waitress (S4E4)
"When Charlie asks Mac, his best friend, to beat up the waitress's new boyfriend, the only problem is that Mac is the guy. Dennis, in order to convince Charlie that he, and not Mac, is his best friend, tries to get Charlie to catch Mac red-handed." -Original Air Date: 9/25/2008- This week we're...
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America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model Contest (S4E3)
"After investing in a billboard, Frank and Mac judge a competition to find Paddy's next top model; Dee and Charlie go on a mission to create a YouTube sensation." -Original Air Date: 9/25/2008- This week we're talking about our FIRST BANNED EPISODE, America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model...
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The Gang Solves The Gas Crisis (S4E2)
"Mac, Dennis, and Charlie take advantage of rising gas prices by investing in barrels of gasoline and selling them door to door." -Original Air Date: 9/18/2008- This week we're talking about The Gang Solves The Gas Crisis, more late takes on the NYC Mayoral election, urinals where pissing your...
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Mac and Dennis: Manhunters (S4E1)
"After Dee and Charlie mistakenly eat some of Frank's human meat, they develop an unsatisfiable cannibalistic hunger. Meanwhile, Mac and Dennis take hunting for sport to the next level when they set their eyes on Rickety Cricket." -Original Air Date: 9/8/2008- This week we're talking about Mac…
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The Gang Dances Their Asses Off (S3E15)
"Charlie inadvertently puts Paddy's up as the grand prize in a dance marathon, and the gang is forced to enter the competition to save their bar from The Waitress and Father Mara, who will do anything to win the bar." -Original Air Date: 11/15/2007- This week we're talking about The Gang Dances...
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Bums: Making A Mess All Over The City (S3E14)
"To rid the neighborhood of undesirables, Mac and Dee become vigilantes a la the Guardian Angels and Frank and Dennis impersonate police officers." -Original Air Date: 11/8/2007- This week we're talking about Bums: Making A Mess All Over The City, spiking the camera lens, Al Pacino voices and a...
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The Gang Gets Whacked, Part 2 (S3E13)
"When the gang accidentally gets mixed up with the mob and a big bag of cocaine, Sweet Dee and Charlie become dealers, Frank Dennis' pimp and Mac tries to become a gangster. (Part 2)" -Original Air Date: 11/1/2007- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets Whacked, Part 2, Jackass, "taking care...
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The Gang Gets Whacked, Part 1 (S3E12)
"When the gang finds themselves in debt to the mob after a misunderstanding over a set of speakers and a stash of cocaine, Dennis is forced to pimp himself as a male escort to save the gang from getting whacked. (Part 1)" -Original Air Date: 11/1/2007- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets...
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Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender (S3E11)
"Things get shaken up when two different ex cons come around the neighborhood." -Original Air Date: 10/25/2007- This week we're talking about Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender, expensive condos in less than desirable areas, eating gray slop and Mac ratting on his dad. This is No…
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Mac is a Serial Killer (S3E10)
"Mac's unusual behavior leads Frank, Dennis, and Dee to suspect that he's the serial killer on the loose in Philly." -Original Air Date: 10/18/2007- This week we're talking about Mac is a Serial Killer, the cultural impact of Drakkar Noir, hedge clippers not being able to cut through bone (we...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld.After sitting down and watching every episode, hosts Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell will talk about what bits still work, what worked back then, and things that are so cringe that they probably should never have been part of the show...at least from a modern day viewpoint.New episodes of No Hugging, No Learning drop every Sunday.Email us: [email protected] us: @nohugging on Twitter, @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram and @nohugging.bsky.social on BlueskySupport us: patreon.com/nohugging
HOSTED BY
Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell
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No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld.After sitting down and watching every...
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