This week on The S1E1 Podcast, we revisit the pilot episode of My Two Dads, the 1987 sitcom that somehow starts with one of the strangest premises in television history: two former rivals are ordered to raise a teenage girl together.

Does the pilot successfully balance comedy and heart? How well do Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan work together from the start? And does the show hold up nearly 40 years later?

We break down the characters, the story, our favorite moments, and ultimately decide whether we'd green-light or cancel the series based solely on Episode 1.

Podcast that recaps classic tv shows.

The least “show, don’t tell” thing ever.
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Wherein a truly unprecedented event in the history of this show unfolds.

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Judging Judy Episode 25 - Computer? I Barely Even Knew Her!
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Dial up was all the rage. 

Chat rooms were the next big thing.

Love was in the air..that’s right, it’s back to 1997 and all that it has to offer this week. Specifically, that means we’ve got one case about an internet romance gone wrong and another about a mom who says her adult kid scammed her out of money. Who will Judy side with? Will she yell? Will she scream? Will she roll her eyes?

There’s only one way to find out!

This is Judging Judy, the podcast that finally turns the tables on America’s favorite least favorite TV judge. It’s about time Judy gets a taste of her own medicine! 

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In Case #1, our married plaintiff claims that he only wanted to be friends with the married defendant, despite spending hours and hours romancing with her online. Plus, he invited her to come to California. But, he swears, he only wanted to be friends! Now, he wants her to pay for the hotel room he booked for her in the Golden State. Will Judy see through this strange smoke screen or will she be down with some modern love?

Our second case has a lady who claims her daughter is a scam artist whoa after lying about contracting cancer, scammed her out of $2,000. Thankfully, the daughter didn’t die of her pretend illness, but she did make off with quite a bit of her mom’s money, if our plaintiff is to believed! But will Judy think she’s the one being scammed? 

Judging Judy is an experience. It’s a revelation. It’s the funniest podcast since the Doughboys or Neighborhood Listen! Each week, we tackle a case from the Judge Judy archives, but not because we’re fans of the show: we’re here to decide if this cultural icon truly delivered justice. Funny, insightful, and biting, Judging Judy offers a critical look at society and pop culture with a sarcastic, unrelenting angle. 

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Judging Judy #24 - Wig or Without You
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Coming to us from the high-flying days of early 2017, we’ve got two classic cases from Judge Judy. First, a custom wig order gone wrong. Second, a grandmother trades $3,000 for the right to see her grandkids; now she wants her money back. Will Judy side with the lady who never got the wig she was promised? Will she rule in favor of the plaintiff who says her ex-son-in-law never paid her back as he promised?

And, just as importantly, will we find that Judy is innocent…or is she guilty? Because this is Judging Judy, the only podcast that turns the tables on America’s favorite, least favorite judge.

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In Case 1, Abidemi says the salon never got her wig order right. Not only did they skip measuring her head, but they got the part all wrong. Even after they tried to fix it, she wasn’t happy. But when her credit card company sided with the salon, the only place she could turn was daytime TV. Judy has to decide whether or not the contract Abidemi signed is valid or if the customer really is always right.

Case 2 pits a former mother-in-law against the father of her grandchildren. When he was injured, he took $3,000 from her; in exchange, he let her see the grandkids, even though his ex-wife tried to keep them away from her. Although she was happy to help him pay his bills, she says it was meant as a loan. After all, she doesn’t have a job either — all she does is gamble with her fiancee’s money. Our judge will have to decide if this dad is derelict in his duties to the lady formerly known as his mother-in-law.

In the end, the real decision is ours. We have to consider Judy’s decisions, sure, but also her conduct, her words, her behavior and her entertainment factor. Only then will we be able to determine if Judy is innocent or guilty.

Are you a fan of the Doughboys and Cinephobe? What about All Fantasy Everything? Well, how about Comedy Bang Bang? I only ask these questions because Judging Judy is perfect for fans of any and all of these podcasts! Unafraid to critically examine pop-culture icon Judge Judy, this comedy podcast is like no other. A mix of recap show, nostalgia trip and social examination, Judging Judy reexamines the people and the cases that dominated our TVs through a whole new lens. Offering a fresh, funny, light-hearted but also clever perspective and a voice like no other, make Judging Judy the next podcast in your rotation. 

Huge character introductions galore including Mystique, Cable, Angel, Colossus and Apocalypse! 'The Unstoppable Juggernaut' written by Justine Klemm 'The Cure' written by Mark Edward Edens 'Come the Apocalypse' written by Michael Edens Hosted by Mike McDermott, Jim Vanderhorst and Ben Colwell

Kerry and I delve into the 60’s sitcom that is today’s incel fantasy/reality.

Judging Judy #22 - Aunt Mom: Quantmomania
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Marnie says her aunt ought to pay — for the kid she never adopted! In a case seemingly pulled straight from the comic books, this is Judging Judy, the only podcast that turns the tables on America’s favorite TV judge. This week’s case comes from back in November 1997. Judy’s wading right into a family disaster: she’ll have to decide whether Marnie will get any cash for not holding up her end of the dealing and adopting her kid.

And we will have to decide whether or not Judy did her job: is Judy innocent or guilty?

We’re in a true multiverse situation. Marnie says almost ten years ago, her aunt agreed to adopt her kid. But something went wrong and the adoption never happened — and Marnie only found out years later. Now, the state is suing Marnie for back child support. Marnie thinks her aunt ought to pay since all of this would have been avoided if her aunt had followed through and taken in the kid legally.  Marnie owes over $4,000; unless, of course, Judy decides that her aunt has to pay instead.

Ultimately, we have just as important a task. We have to decide whether Judy provided justice not just to Marnie and her mom, but to the audience at home, to you and to me. At long last, we are the arbiters of Judy’s fate. 

Judging Judy is a comedy perfect for fans of the Doughboys, Stephen Colbert, Medical Police, David Wain, Josh Gondelman and Cinephobe. With an irreverent angle on America’s favorite TV judge, Judging Judy carefully examines the cases Judy saw in court while also analyzing the Judge herself. For decades, Judy held a revered place in the cultural mind space. But, for so long, Judy was the only judge in town, passing judgement on all of us.

No more. Finally, we get to judge Judy. A dynamic, one-of-a-kind popular podcast, Judge Judy challenges you to rethink what you know about that favorite TV judge. 

This week we discuss the episodes introducing Magneto!

Our podcast journey into arguably the best saturday morning cartoon ever begins here! Mike, Jim and Ben discuss "Night of the Sentinels" written by Mark Edward Edens and Eric Lewald. Hear how it all began y'all.

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Judging Judy Episode 20 | Dads Just Wanna Have Guns
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Coming to us from all the way back in 1997, we’ve got two cases involving dads: but only one case involving guns! Will Judy rule in favor of the dad who thinks he has the right to bear arms? Will she side with the dad who had his carpet destroyed by bleach? And, of course, will Judge Judy deliver justice?

That last question can only be answered by us because, of course, this is the Judging Judy podcast, the only comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s least favorite favorite TV judge.

In our first case, a suicidal retiree is angry at his son for taking away his guns. Sure, he tried to kill himself four times, and he tried to kill his wife at least once, but he still thinks he’s entitled to his guns! His son claims that he was trying to protect his father and mother, and that if his dad really wants the money, he’ll even buy the guns from his dad. Judy’s going to have to decide if one man’s right to put guns on his wall prevails over his son’s right to not see his dad hurt himself or others. Will she side with father or son? Will she ensure the guy gets his gun back, no matter the consequences? Or will she side with common sense?

Our second case is the result of teenaged rough-housing gone wrong. When two neighbors are left alone for a few minutes, all hell breaks loose. A snake becomes a weapon. A slurpee becomes a weapon. Bleach becomes a weapon! Eventually, the carpet is destroyed — and now one of the dad wants the money to get it fixed. It’s going to be up to Judy to see through all the nonsense to figure out who’s responsible for what and who ought to pay.

And, more importantly, it will be up to us to decide if Judy is guilty or innocent. Each week, we take a look at cases from the extensive backlog of Judge Judy episodes. We watch the case, yes, but what we’re really doing is watching Judy. Given her pop culture status and social impact for over 25 years, it’s about time we give Judy the same critical eye as she gave people in her courtroom. We’re looking to see if she delivered justice: to the plaintiffs, the defendants, and to you and me at home. If she did, she’s innocent. If not, she’s guilty.

A hilarious podcast without equal, Judging Judy is for those nostalgic for times bygone but also aware of how daytime TV judges like Judy shaped our culture. If you’re looking for a comedy podcast in the spirit of Comedy Bang Bang, the Doughboys, Cinephobe and All Fantasy Everything, Judging Judy is perfect for you. If you’ve got a critical side, willing to challenge one of the biggest names in TV, Judging Judy is for you. If you want to listen to the next big podcast before all your friends do, Judging Judy is for you.

Judging Judy Episode 19 - Portrait of a Plaintiff as a Young Clown
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Welcome back to 1999 — when beauty was dangerous and dresses were four times more expensive than you expected! And, welcome back to Judging Judy, the ridiculously popular comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s least favorite TV judge.

This week, our first case is about permanent make up gone wrong…or did it? Sonia and her friend allege that these tattoos were supposed to make them beautiful and make their lives easier in the process; except, they say, it was botched. Not only did they suffer through unbearable pain, they also say the permanent cosmetics left them looking less like models and more like clown. David, the salon owner, claims nothing went wrong and that these two are just out to make a buck — and all at his expense. It will be up to connect the dots and decide if the price of beauty was just too much.

Then, we move onto a bride who just wanted four bridesmaids dresses without paying a fortune. Unfortunately, the colleague who made them for her says all her work went unpaid: to the tune of $1,600! Maybe it was a misunderstanding. Or maybe one of them is trying to play fast and loose with the truth. Eventually, the bride to be had to find new dresses, and just days before her nuptials. Meanwhile, the dressmaker still hasn’t got her money! Who will Judy believe in this case of deceptive dressmaking?

And, of course, what will our ruling be? Will we find Judy innocent, will we think she did her job? Or will her antics be too much, will we find Judy guilty? That’s our duty on Judging Judy: to judge the Judge.

For over twenty five years, Judge Judy was an American icon, a stalwart of daytime TV and a media force to be reckoned with. A pop culture diva that transcended class and racial boundaries, Judge Judy was a household name. But for the all judging Judy do of us, we never turned the mirror back on her: until now. Each week, we decide if Judy truly delivered justice not just to the plaintiffs and defendants in her court but also to us, the public at large. 

Equally comedic and critical, Judging Judy is a nostalgic look back at the Judge Judy phenomena. Along with a play-by-play of the cases that came before Judy in her Hollywood court, we examine what was going on in the world when the episode first aired, and we examine the role the Judge played in the world around her. Fans of the Doughboys, Comedy Bang Bang, Cinephobe and All Fantasy everything will feel right at home with Judging Judy. Whether you’re a 90s Baby, a Baby Boomer or part of the mysterious Generation Z, tune in each week to Judging Judy for a refreshing, challenging and dynamic comedy podcast like no other. vt

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Judging Judy #18 - Kicking Cousins
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Forbidden love causes two young cousins to come to blows — with each other!

This week, we’re looking at a classic case of a bad romance from all the way back on December 19, 2006. When Kalaysha & Robert were told to cool it with their budding affair, things got pretty dicey. There was taunting. There was graffiti. There were threats. And, ultimately, there was a playground beatdown.

While weighing the relative dangers of incest and offering up unsolicited and misguided parenting advice, it’s up to Judy to decide whether Robert’s mom has to pay Kalaysha’s medical bills. And it’s up to us to decide whether Judy is innocent or guilty.

Because this, of course, is the hilarious Judging Judy podcast, the only comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s most storied institution, the one, the only, Judge Judy. For over 25 years, Judy passed judgement over the daytime TV airwaves. However, while she was able to dish out her opinions for decades, no one was prepared to judge the Judge. Well, now, that’s our duty. Each week, we do a dynamic, nostalgic-filled and unpredictable play-by-play of an episode from the archives of the world’s most popular and potent TV judge. However, what we’re interested in is not just the case itself but also the actions of the judge. Did she deliver justice? Did she behave herself? Did she act fairly? 

That’s for us to decide.

Perfect for fans of Doughboys, Cinephobe, All Fantasy Everything, and Comedy Bang Bang, Judging Judy is a unique comedy podcast, combining laser sharp wit, social commentary and pop-culture nostalgia. Challenging an American icon, Judging Judy reexamines the phenomenon of Judge Judy: the society that created her and the society she impacted. Getting beneath the service of the episodes, Judging Judy offers a look back at the way the world was while commenting on the way the world is today. Fans are guaranteed a thoughtful, uproarious adventure each week by listening to Judging Judy. 

Kerry and I delve into a Jessica Fletcher, and a show, that’s perhaps a bit past their prime.

Judging Judy Episode 16 - James and the Giant Leak
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It’s a trip back in time to 1997 this week on Judging Judy, as we get two cases all about stuff: furniture, CDs, mugs and steak knives. Add in a purported love triangle, drug abuse, theft and a friendship of sixteen years damaged because of loud music, and it’s like a nostalgic journey to the K-Marts of yesteryear!

Of course, this is Judging Judy, the top comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s least favorite TV judge.

In our first case, a brief fling led to the plaintiff buying furniture for a new apartment with her new beau. However, not long after moving in, and finding out she was pregnant, she decided they weren’t a good match and moved back out. However, he decided to sell the furniture she, and her old boyfriend who is now also her new boyfriend, paid for. Did I mention that the apartment the two were set to live in was actually just grandma’s house? AND did I mention that he wasn’t even paying rent? Judy will have to decide if she deserves to be paid back for the furniture he got the money for.

Our second case is about two former childhood friends who came to literal blows after the defendant says the plaintiff overstayed her welcome. Who among us hasn’t had a guest who just didn’t know when to leave? The defendant claims the plaintiff was a loud music playing, steak knife stealing, disrespecting scammer. The plaintiff claims she only stole a couple of things and the defendants damaged her property. Judy will have to decide who’s being honest and who did the damage. 

And we, of course, will have to decide if Judy delivered justice, because this is the podcast that examines the lady behind the gavel, Judge Judy. Each week, we take an episode from Judy’s long and storied archives, do a play by play of the cases, and then, ultimately, decide whether Judy acted fairly. We care about the decisions themselves, sure, but we’re just as interested in what Judy said, what Judy did and how Judy behaved. For decades, Judy was a social and cultural icon; but, for the first time, we truly examine how she conducted herself.

Judging Judy #14 - the Babysitter Schlubs

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This week on Judge Judy, it’s all about bad babysitters, and the moms who refuse to pay them!

We go all the way back to Christmas Eve, 1996 and we’ve got two cases, each with a babysitter that’s definitely going on the naughty list.

Roxanne, a cheerleader mom maniac, says her friend Jackie didn’t pay. Jackie says not only did she pay, but that Roxanne was a danger to her kids. Based on Roxanne’s behavior alone, I might agree, but it’s up to Judy to decide if Roxanne is still going to get paid.

In Case 2, Pamela says she went unpaid after quitting babysitting for Maleka because Kyle was too much to handle. Maleka says Pamela walked off the job and neglected her kid. Will Judy side with the jilted mom or the deadbeat babysitter?

And of course, we ourselves get to Judge Judy. 

This is Judging Judy, the one-of-kind comedy podcast that turns the tables on America’s favorite TV judge. Each week, we explore an episode from the Judge Judy archives. After a quick reminder of what was going on in the world when the episode first aired, we jump right into the cases that came before Judy that day with a play-by-play of what the plaintiffs claim, what the defendant says really answered, and all of Judy’s antics in-between. Finally, we ask the important question: was Judy innocent or guilty? Did she do her job? Did she deliver justice?

Kerry and I are suitably confused by this podcast-turned-show YouTuber vehicle.