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Episode 101 - The Brady Brides. Marcia and Jan are back, married, and somehow sharing a house. This week Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John dive into Brady Brides, the short-lived Brady Bunch spin-off that asks the important question: what happens when two Brady sisters get theme music that is simply a weird-ass take on the original? Is it catchy? Is it pure 80s cheese? Grab a drink, hit play, and find out!

Episode 100 - Part 2 - Cheers. Holy smokes, it's Episode 100, and Conky chose a legendary theme song. Join Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John for laughs, games, and ridiculousness as they explore one of the most well-known TV theme songs of all time. Does it have Big Pal potential? Grab a Dr. Fong and find out! 

Episode 100 - Part 1 - Cheers. Holy smokes, it's Episode 100, and Conky chose a legendary theme song. Join Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John for laughs, games, and ridiculousness as they explore one of the most well-known TV theme songs of all time. Does it have Big Pal potential? Grab a Dr. Fong and find out! 

Episode 99 - Quincy, M.E. Ryan, Pete, and John get to learn about the world's foremost medical examiner, and ladies man, Quincy! How's his theme song? Are there enough horns? Does the voice over sound like Andre The Giant? Grab a beer, tune in, and find out!

Episode 98 - One Day At A Time. Engineer Pete, Ryan, and John are tackling this classic theme song, written by the same fella who wrote the Da Doo Ron Ron! Is it a winner? Also, what do the fellas remember about the show? Schneider's mustache? More?! Grab a beer and find out.

Episode 97 - In The Heat Of The Night. No goofy neighbors popping in, no laugh track—just heat, night, and long looks across dusty streets. What do Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete think of the bluesy theme song? Grab a beer, sit back, and find out!

Episode 96 - Hulk Hogan's Rock N' Wrestling. What happens when you turn larger-than-life wrestlers into even larger cartoon weirdos? You get this glorious mess. It’s bright, bizarre, and kinda off the rails. Can the theme song carry the weight of Hulkamania? Pop the top of the brewski and let’s find out, brother.

Episode 96 – The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete roll into Orly County with Sheriff Lobo for some high speed nonsense. The theme brings an old time country groove - is it Big Pal worthy? Hop on your CB, grab a beer, and find out!

Episode 94 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s pizza, pipes, and pure Saturday morning chaos as Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete dive into the sewer with Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Grab some nunchucks, crack a beer, and enjoy!

Episode 93 - Star Search. It’s Ed McMahon (possibly in a steam room!), big dreams, and even bigger shoulder pads as Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete revisit Star Search. Grab a beer and cue the applause!

Episode 92 - Hunter. Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete suit up for some no-nonsense ‘80s crime fighting with Hunter. Fred Dryer brings the scowl and our old pal Mike Post brings the heat. Grab a beer and hit the streets!

Episode 91 – Head of the Class. This week the fellas tackle the brainy sitcom Head of the Class. Does the theme song pass the test? Is it inspiring? Is it cheesy? Sharpen your pencils, grab a brewski, and find out.

Episode 90 – Laverne & Shirley. Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated! This week the fellas crack open one of the most recognizable TV theme songs ever. Grab a Dr. Fong, put an “L” on your sweater, and let’s party!

Episode 89: The Ropers. Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John dive into The Ropers, the spin-off from Three’s Company following everyone’s favorite quirky landlords. We break down every note of that unforgettable theme song, debate its merits, and of course, admire Mrs. Roper’s legendary kaftans while we do it. Tune in, grab a drink, and hum along (or don’t) with the Ropers!

Episode 88: Nap time is canceled! Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John open the gate on Day by Day, the one-season wonder where two parents quit their jobs to run an in-home day care. Does the Stevie Wonder influenced theme have the makings of a Big Pal? Grab a beer and find out!

Episode 87 - Care Bears. In this episode you’ll discover why we become deeply convinced that the theme song's lead singer might actually be 80s-era Bob Dylan hiding behind a rainbow. Tune in, grab a beer, and buckle up!

Episiode 86: Sharpen your markers! Ryan, Engineer Pete, and John step up to the easel to untangle the theme from Win, Lose or Draw. Is this the most aggressively enthusiastic song ever written about dry erase markers? Tune in, grab a beer, and find out!

Episode 85 – Small Wonder. She’s small. She’s a wonder. She’s got a theme song that refuses to leave your brain. Conky brings us Small Wonder, and Pete, John, and Ryan dig into one of the most aggressively cheerful intros ever recorded. Does the music match the show’s deeply strange premise? Power up your circuits, hit play, grab a brewski, and let the analysis begin.

Episode 84 – Quantum Leap. Conky sends us leaping through time today! Pete, John, and Ryan break down the soaring Mike Post score, the whispered exposition, and how much emotional heavy lifting this theme does before the episode even starts. Grab a drink, listen closely, and see if this theme sticks the landing.

Episode 83 - Murphy Brown. This week we tackle Murphy Brown, a theme that somehow turns newsroom chaos into acapella weirdness. Is it any good? Grab a beer and find out! Also, is Ryan still in Guam?!

Episode 82 - Snorks. This week we dive deep with The Snorks, including a theme composed by legendary writer Hoyt Curtain. What will the fellas think? Also, why is Ryan in Guam?!

Episode 81 - Bosom Buddies. A young Tom Hanks and a classic Billy Joel theme song are on the agenda this week. Put on your best evening gown and tune in!

Episode 80 - America's Funniest Home Videos. You're the red, white, and blue, oh the funny things you do... Bob Saget, a legendary theme song, and Dr. Fongs. Let's go!

Episode 79 - Mama's Family. Just reading these words will bring you memories of Vicki Lawrence's crappy wig, grumpy demeanor, and creepy housecoat. How's the theme song? Grab a beer or two and dive in!

Episode 78 - Unsolved Mysteries. This Robert "Smoke" Stack classic has a spooky song - wow! Does spooky=big pal? Big fart? Grab a beer and listen. 

Episode 77 - Jennifer Slept Here. What the hell is this?! Tune in, grab beer, have fun!

Episode 76 - Remington Steele. Pierce Brosnan stars in this classic. How's the theme song? What does it have to do with He-Man? Grab a beer and find out!

Episode 75 - Garfield And Friends. It's your favorite orange cat (besides Heathcliff) - Garfield! This song is super weird, better grab a beer and check it out!

Episode 74 - What have we got here?! It's an '80s British sitcom. Conky just returned from his trip to England and came back with this song in his database. Grab a pint and enjoy!

Episode 73 - The Hogan Family. Pete, John, and Ryan are excited about this late '80s classic Midwestern sitcom starring Jason Bateman (of Teen Wolf Too fame!) and the dude who played Jack McKay on 90210. We've also got a theme song sung by Roberta Flack. Grab beer, there's fun to be had!

Episode 72 - Eight Is Enough. Apparently the person who wrote the lyrics to this gem also taught courses on songwriting! Does that mean we're heading into Big Pal territory? Also, Ryan has a BIG retraction lined up. What could it be?

Episode 71. Pat and Vanna are in the house! Spin the wheel, plug in your R, S, T, L, N, and E, and find out if this theme song is as awesome as Vanna's evening gowns. 

Episode 70 - Whatchu talkin' bout, Willis? It's time for a Dr. Fong and an absolute 80s classic! Alan Thicke played a part in this theme song - does that mean Big Pal territory? Let's find out!

Episode 69 - Living Dolls. Living who what?! This is apparently some sort of "Who's The Boss" spinoff. Does the song match the awesomeness of the "Who's The Boss?" theme? Grab a brewski and learn!

Episode 68 - Heeeerrrrre's Johnny! Join us for this jazzy little number along with some fun memories of this iconic show. Bottoms up!

Episode 67 - Simon & Simon. What happens when you mix the Allman Brothers Band, Pat Benatar, and a blaring saxophone?  You get the Simon & Simon theme song! Grab a beer and give 'er a listen!

Episode 66 - Inspector Gadget. Go go Gadget podcast! Join the fellas as they discuss this iconic 80s cartoon theme, Big Farts, and more!

Episode 65 - Hee Haw. Are the fellas going to remember this legendary variety show? Will the sweet bluegrass picking of the theme song lead to a Big Pal? Grab a brewski and find out-ski!  

Episode 64 – Rags To Riches. Are you ready for some shooby shooby shooby shooby doo wop wop? Damn right you are! 

Episode 63 -  It’s an early 80s classic: Benson! The theme song is a doozy, with Beatles-like influences...maybe. Seems worthy of a beer. Join us!

Episode 62 - Meet George Jetson, his boy Elroy, daughter Judy, Jane, his wife. Grab a beer, put a pin on your jean jacket, and listen to us dissect this Hoyt Curtain classic!

Episode 61 - Those red glasses can only mean one thing: Sally Jesse is here. How's the theme song? Will saxophone be present? Grab a beer and find out!

Episode 60 - It's everyone's favorite cat-eating alien from Melmac - ALF! Join us as we discuss the comedic magic of Gordon Shumway and the sweet saxophone sounds of this theme song. Mandatory Dr. Fongs!

Episode 59 - Doogie Howser, M.D. What happens when you mix Mike Post with a child prodigy? Is it a theme song for the ages?! Grab a beer and find out!

Episode 58 - Breaker, breaker, pay the water bill, get some go-go juice, hop in your K-whopper, and do a little sandbagging of our latest episode - B.J. And The Bear! We had a blast with this one, and we hope you do too. 10-4! 

Episode 57 - Jinkies! Zoinks! Jeepers! It's time for Scooby and the gang. It turns out that there were A LOT of different versions of this cartoon. Buckle up and find out all about them...sort of. Better grab a beer and some Scooby snacks beforehand!

Episode 56 - Dynasty. Like Dallas, we have an oil themed/dueling families nighttime soap opera - sounds steamy! Let's head to Dallas...er...Denver and have a listen. Is the song as sultry as Joan Collins? Better grab a beer and find out.

Episode 55 - Ryan, John, and Engineer Pete are taking a ride on the Great Space Coaster. John remembers the song, but has very few memories of the show. There may have been a talking ape and a creepy clown involved. Sounds fun. We also reminisce about Halley’s Comet mania! Remember that?! Grab a beer and head to outer space with us!

Episode 54 - Designing Women. The fellas are heading down to Georgia to hang out with Atlanta's most successful interior designers. Will the Georgia-themed song make it to the wall of fame? Did Hoagy Carmichael have beef with Doc Severinsen? Tune in and find out!

Episode 53 - Let's Make A Deal. Put on your favorite Halloween costume, grab a beer, and get comfortable while the fellas this discuss this classic Monty Hall game show. We'll also discuss Mr. Bean, Marv Albert, and our memories of ashtrays in the back seats of cars.