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Home Improvement 06/11/2025

Home Improvement Mom reviews the '90s sitcom HOME IMPROVEMENT. Emotions run high in the drugstore greeting-card aisle. Mom keeps her shoe poop secret. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/36955880

Soap (1977-81) 05/27/2025

Soap (1977-81) Mom reviews the 1970s soap opera sendup SOAP. Mom considers the merits of PayPal vs. Venmo for her needlepoint purchases. Someone vacuums the post office, finally. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/36736335

When Harry Met Sally... 05/12/2025

When Harry Met Sally... Mom reviews the classic romantic comedy WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…. A reader offers a tomb-related correction. Mom attempts to acquire a "Real ID." /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/36534125

Nickelodeon's Double Dare 04/25/2025

Nickelodeon's Double Dare Mom reviews the classic Nickelodeon game show DOUBLE DARE. John reads listener mail. Mom resolves a case of mistaken identity. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/36317130

The Truman Show 04/21/2025

The Truman Show Mom reviews THE TRUMAN SHOW. A St. Patrick's Day dinner disappoints. A guy at a sandwich shop spills his soft drink. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/36244640

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze 03/18/2025

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze Mom reviews YOUR FRIEND, NATE BARGATZE. Mom only feeds unsalted peanuts to the crows. A lady at the pizza shop wants to know the size of Mom's feet. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35748395

The French Connection 03/10/2025

The French Connection Mom reviews the classic Gene Hackman film THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Mom wonders whether to show up for a wake. Some local ducks crash Mom's crow party. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35599740

Flow 02/28/2025

Flow Mom reviews the animated movie FLOW. Mom and John discuss checkout-line strategy and etiquette. A famous strawberry costs 19 dollars. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488510

Pop Culture Jeopardy! 02/14/2025

Pop Culture Jeopardy! Mom reviews the game-show spinoff POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! Mom advises John on veterinarian loyalty. John questions the academic credentials of a famous basketball player. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488515

Die Hard 12/20/2024

Die Hard Mom reviews DIE HARD. John thinks Mom's waiter was stoned. The paper store doesn't sell paper, exactly. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488520

Home Alone 12/14/2024

Home Alone Mom reviews the 1990 Christmas film HOME ALONE. Mom digs into the viral "peelable candy" trend. Only the cleverest mice escape Mom's crows. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488525

Ryan Seacrest on Wheel 11/23/2024

Ryan Seacrest on Wheel Mom reviews Ryan Seacrest's work on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom tries to save a couple bucks on her newspaper. A man at Target causes a case of the giggles. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488530

Martha 11/17/2024

Martha Mom reviews the Netflix documentary MARTHA. Mom examines Mattel's Wicked toy screwup. Mom gets a free toy. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488535

The Wild Robot 11/03/2024

The Wild Robot Mom reviews the animated film THE WILD ROBOT. An online pet-food store commemorates Toast the cat. Mom deplores crummy pencil erasers. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488540

The Penguin 10/18/2024

The Penguin Mom reviews the crime series THE PENGUIN. Mom watches football. The merits of Halloween-themed breakfast cereals are debated. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488545

The Floor 10/11/2024

The Floor Mom reviews the television game show THE FLOOR. Mom besmirches Chicken McNuggets. The salt-water-gargle conspiracy deepens. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488555

The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store 10/04/2024

The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Mom reviews the manga THE CONCIERGE AT HOKKYOKU DEPARTMENT STORE. Mom remembers her own mother, the Grim Reaper of celebrity death news. Mom is upset about the wrappers on Halloween candy, or maybe upset about the candy itself, it's hard to tell. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488560

Who Framed Roger Rabbit 09/26/2024

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Mom reviews the 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. John and Mom mark the passing of a beloved family pet. Mom recounts her recent shoplifting. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488565

Veep: "Helsinki" 09/19/2024

Veep: "Helsinki" Mom reviews the VEEP episode "Helsinki." John has a bone to pick with the Quaker Oats people. Mom wants to tear down an old house. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488570

Wheel of Fortune: Pat Sajak's Retirement 06/07/2024

Wheel of Fortune: Pat Sajak's Retirement Mom reviews Pat Sajak's final week on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom ponders whether to bid on her deceased neighbors' belongings. Chaos reigns at the rummage sale. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488575

Fallout 05/24/2024

Fallout Mom reviews the TV show FALLOUT. Pop Mom celebrates its 10th anniversary. Someone puts their dog on the counter at the post office. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488585

Press Your Luck: The Michael Larson Incident 05/16/2024

Press Your Luck: The Michael Larson Incident Mom reviews PRESS YOUR LUCK's Michael Larson incident. Mom hassles the neighbors for not being neighborly enough. Someone at the library stares at Mom's shoes. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488590

Stump The Schwab 05/03/2024

Stump The Schwab Mom reviews the classic ESPN sports quiz STUMP THE SCHWAB. Mookie the guinea pig is laid to rest. John finds money in some pants. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488595

Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office 04/18/2024

Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office Mom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom says she might really be quitting social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488600

Curb Your Enthusiasm: "The Mini Bar" 04/05/2024

Curb Your Enthusiasm: "The Mini Bar" Mom reviews an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Mom ate a dry carrot cake. These modern parking meters are just the pits. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488605

The Holdovers 03/28/2024

The Holdovers Mom reviews the Oscar-nominated movie THE HOLDOVERS. Mom challenges John to an Easter candy quiz. Listeners share their favorite cakes and their favorite dead pianists. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488610

Dune: Part Two 03/14/2024

Dune: Part Two Mom reviews DUNE: PART TWO. The plow man doesn't want to take Mom's money. John has a run-in at the post office for once. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488615

The Simpsons: "22 Short Films About Springfield" 03/06/2024

The Simpsons: "22 Short Films About Springfield" Mom reviews the classic SIMPSONS episode "22 SHORT FILMS ABOUT SPRINGFIELD." The "good news" about John's car sounds suspiciously like bad news. Mom traces the origins of the TV show M*A*S*H. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488620

Bluey 02/23/2024

Bluey Mom reviews the Australian cartoon BLUEY. An ATM's welcome screen gets too personal for Mom's taste. Mom expresses her fondness for googly eyes. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488625

Richard Osman's House of Games 02/16/2024

Richard Osman's House of Games Mom reviews the gentle U.K. quizzer RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES. Mom reviews her favorite commercials from THE SUPER BOWL. John learns who RFK Jr.'s wife is. /episode/index/show/a935812c-f27f-4bde-a877-96001ee6ca82/id/35488630

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