Best Sitcom Showdown Podcasts (2025)

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SS112 - Not Going Out 52:19

4M ago52:19

52:19

Not Going Out gets nominated for the episode Escape Room from 2018. How will Lee Mack and his family & friends get out this one? However they end up, hilarity DOES ensue! Thanks to Kieran Scott for the suggestion (told you we'd get there eventually). There's also some Sitcom Showdown housekeeping, where we suggest everyone subscribes to us on YouTu…

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SS111 - Fat Pizza 1:29:13

9M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Aussie sitcom Fat Pizza (aka Pizza) is brought to the table by Jeffers, serving up something Steve doesn't want to consume! Partying, fights, drugs, sexy time, fake IDs, tabloid photos, burnouts and more. We cover 'Road Trip' from Pizza's third season in 2003, discussing the Paulyverse and creator Paul Fenech's legacy in the history of Australian s…

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SS110 - Up Pompeii 58:09

11M ago58:09

58:09

Up Pompeii is brought along by Steve who introduces Jeffers to the delights of Frankie Howerd and his dinky donky doo-dahs! The episode in question is S01E08 'The Love Potion', from 1970, which also features Lynda Baron, John Ringham, Mollie Sugden and many more.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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Top 5 Sitcom Characters since 2000 23:34

11M ago23:34

23:34

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 Sitcom Characters since 2000. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Ja…

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Top 5 Sports Rivalries of All Time 40:57

12M ago40:57

40:57

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 Sports Rivalries of All Time. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Ja…

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SS109 - Absolutely Fabulous 1:19:04

12M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

The Absolutely Fabulous classic episode 'Poor' (s02e05) gets put under the microscope by Jeffers & Steve, who are impressed by AbFab's amazing cast, but will it win them around to the series as a whole? The show has a top-shelf group of regulars including Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Julia Sawahla and the great June Whitfield, so what's not to…

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Top 5 All Time Cop Duos from the Movies 25:59

12M ago25:59

25:59

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 All Time Cop Duos from the Movies. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian a…

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Top 5 NFL Busts Since 2010 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 NFL Busts Since 2010. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are …

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Top 5 TV Theme Songs of All Time 30:59

1y ago30:59

30:59

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 TV Theme Songs of All Time. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jaso…

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Top 5 Sitcom Characters of the 90s 31:19

1y ago31:19

31:19

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 Sitcom Characters of the 90s. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Ja…

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SS108 - Heil Honey I'm Home 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

This episode is a visit the Hall of Shame as we check out the infamous British sitcom 'Heil Honey I'm Home' (1990) which was cancelled after only one episode! A big shout out to the Talking Bottom podcast, from whom we borrowed a clip of their amazing interview(s) with Paul Jackson.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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Top 5 All Time March Madness Buzzer Beaters 16:14

1y ago16:14

16:14

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 All Time March Madness Buzzer Beaters. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Bri…

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Top 5 March Madness Upsets of All Time 22:22

1y ago22:22

22:22

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 March Madness Upsets of All Time. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian an…

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Top 5 Movie Supervillains 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 Movie Supervillains. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are l…

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Top 5 One Hit Wonders Bands 24:27

1y ago24:27

24:27

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the Top 5 One Hit Wonders Bands. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are…

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Top 5 Current Stand Up Comedians 24:41

1y ago24:41

24:41

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 current comedians. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are lif…

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Top 5 90s Sitcoms 23:37

1y ago23:37

23:37

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 90s sitcoms. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are lifelong …

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Top 5 Will Ferrell Movies 23:31

1y ago23:31

23:31

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 Will Ferrell Movies. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are l…

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Top 5 Nintendo NES [old school] Video Games 15:30

1y ago15:30

15:30

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 Nintendo NES [old school] video games. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Bri…

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Top 5 Fast Food Restaurants 15:47

1y ago15:47

15:47

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 fast food restaurants. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are…

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Top 5 Movies From the 1980s 18:37

1y ago18:37

18:37

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 movies from the 1980s. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are…

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Top 5 Heartbreaking Super Bowl Losses Since 1985 18:01

1y ago18:01

18:01

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 most heartbreaking Super Bowl losses since 1985. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co…

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Top 5 Super Bowl Performances by a Player Since 1985 16:12

1y ago16:12

16:12

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 player performances at the Super Bowl. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Bri…

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Top 5 Series to Binge 19:55

1y ago19:55

19:55

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 series the binge. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are life…

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Top 5 Football Movies of All Time 15:26

1y ago15:26

15:26

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 football movies of all time. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jas…

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Top 5 Bands of the 90s 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

Two guys who refuse to grow up when they’re talking to each other in their man chairs debating the "best of" topics such as sports, TV, movies, music, and more. This episode is a debate about the top 5 bands of the 1990s. Share your opinions or tell us what we got wrong at the Man Chair Podcast Facebook Page. Podcast Co-Hosts Brian and Jason are li…

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SS107 - Community 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

44:32

Community gets the Christmas nod from Steve in 2023 as we look at the musical episode 'Regional Holiday Music' and all it's gleeful satire! Community starred Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong and Jim Rash. Merry Christmas y'all!…

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Spaced 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

Simon Hart joins John & John for an A-1, tip top clubbing jam fair chat about the Simon Pegg & Jessica Stephenson sitcom, Spaced. It's a sandwich of fun on ecstacy bread, wrapped up in a big bag like disco fudge. It doesn’t get much better than this.By John & John

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SS106 - Hangin With Mr Cooper 1:02:46

1+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

We hang with Mr Cooper in this episode of the Showdown, looking at the 1990s sitcom starring Mark Curry, Holly Robinson, Sandra Quarterman, Raven Symone, Nell Carter and Marquise Wilson. Thanks to listener Nick O for the suggestion!By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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SS105 - ALF 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

52:47

ALF is selected by Jeffers for an almost Halloweenish peek into an alien-on-Earth sitcom. 'Working My Way Back To You' is the opener to ALF season 2, broadcast in late 1987, where Alf tries to avoid exile to the garage by becoming the Tanner family's butler for a week! Steve & Jeffers also chat about Earth-based alien sitcoms in general, and this s…

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Friends 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

41:02

The One with the two blokes from Hull. John and John talk Friends. Undoubtedly it is about a giant of a sitcom though does the ups and downs of Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe stand up to today’s standards?!By John & John

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SS104 - Barbara 49:12

1+ y ago49:12

49:12

Steve brings 'Barbara' to the showdown (a listener suggestion) so that he and Jeff can check out the turn-of-the-century UK sitcom starring Gwen Taylor and Sam Kelly. The ep in question is Series 3 episode 2, titled FLOOD, and it turns out to be packed with plenty of quality jokes. Thanks to Jono for the suggestion!…

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SS103 - A Grand Tour of Edmund: A Butler's Tale & Boswell's Life of Johnson 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

Steve uses Blackadder's 'Ink & Incapability' as a springboard to go on a Grand Tour of Edmund: A Butler's Tale & Boswell's Life of Johnson. What were the links between Dr Johnson & Boswell, and the Prince Regent and Gertude Perkins and the great romantic poets (if any)? Or did Ben Elton and Richard Curtis simply fabricate them with hilarious result…

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Father Ted 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

We hop to Craggy Island as Simon Hart joins John and John to talk about his love for the Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews masterpiece that is Father Ted.By John & John

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SS102 - We Are Men 1:16:41

2y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

We Are Men was a swiftly-cancelled 2013 sitcom on CBS (only 2 episodes!) starring some great actors such as Tony Shalhoub, Jerry O'Connell and Kal Penn. The show looked great, plenty of well-shot location work, with experienced hands at the helm. So what went wrong? Jeffers and Steve review both eps of We Are Men and give you the low-down.…

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Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights 41:40

2y ago41:40

41:40

John & John are joined by critic, actor, writer and club singer Nathan Major to talk about his love for the clubland classic Phoenix Nights.By John & John

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SS101 - Beanes of Boston 1:19:56

2y ago1:19:56

1:19:56

The USA's 1979 version of Are You Being Served? titled Beane's of Boston is under the microscope in this edition of Sitcom Showdown. The pilot starred sitcom veterans Charlotte Rae (Diff'rent Strokes) as Mrs Slocombe and John Hillerman (Magnum PI) as Mr Peacock. Steve and Jeffers compare the two series and - as always - enjoy looking at transplante…

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Sitcom Sitdown Showdown (Series one finale) 39:28

2y ago39:28

39:28

It is the final episode of the first series. To mark this special occasion John & John agree to rank each other off. 14 shows have been thoroughly analysed, but what in their opinion separates the really good, from the really, really good? Warning. Their opinions are guaranteed to upset and offend.By John & John

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SS100 - Are You Being Served 1:04:51

2y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In our 100th episode of Sitcom Showdown, Steve nominates a classic episode of Are You Being Served from 1976. Captain Peacock is in a spot of bother after some suspicious overnight behavior with a store colleague makes him late to work. Mrs Peacock is on the rampage and Messrs Humphries and Lucas are enjoying the show. Meanwhile, Mrs Slocombe is in…

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The Good Life 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

The multi-talented Andy Hampel joins John and John to discuss the 70s BBC classic and apparent favourite sitcom of Queen Elizabeth II. Andy paints his vision of what might have happened to the Goods and the Leadbetters after the series ended.By John & John

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SS099 - Night Court 2023 57:51

2y ago57:51

57:51

Night Court's 2023 revival is examined at the behest of Jeffers who is caught bringing it to the table purely on the Basil Brush connection of a new Night Court star. John Larroquette returns to play his character Dan Fielding from the classic original Night Court (which we covered in ep 60 of the podcast) joining Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone,…

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Friday Night Dinner 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

John & John are joined by Andy Train and a couple of surprise guests to talk about the gloriously silly Robert Popper sitcom.By John & John

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SS098 - Parks and Recreation 58:50

2y ago58:50

58:50

Steve nominates the highly-regarded Parks and Recreation episode 'Flu Season' for the Hall of Fame. Is it a fully-sick classic? According to fans, this is some of the best work that Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and the team have done.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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The Inbetweeners 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

42:16

John & John are joined by podcast friend Callum Major to get knee-deep in the rite of passage that is the Inbetweeners. Bonus content includes table shagging and wanking off a stray dog.By John & John

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SS097 - Friday Night Dinner 1:03:33

2+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Friday Night Dinner gets a run on the Showdown thanks to a listener recommendation, so Jeffers and Steve check out 'Christmas' from 2012. Friday Night Dinner was a Channe; 4 sitcom starring Tamsin Grieg, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal and Mark Heap. Written by Mr Popper.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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The Office 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

51:51

Comedian Dave Smith joins John & John for a trip to Wernham Hogg for an exploration of the masterpiece that is The Office.By John & John

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SS096 - 15 Storeys High 56:46

2+ y ago56:46

56:46

15 Storeys High is selected from listener recommendations, focusing on the episode Blue Rat. With the show's recent-ish resurgence following Sean Lock's untimely death, does this tower block sitcom deserve all the belated praise that came its way? And does Perry Benson steal the episode from Benedict Wong and Sean? Tune in to find out.…

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SS095 - Count Arthur Strong [Halloween Special] 1:09:11

2+ y ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Count Arthur Strong returns to the Showdown for a Halloween Special in which Jeffers nominates Stuck in the Middle (series 2, episode 4) in which Arthur appears to be a mad killer, having kidnapped a scamster plumber. This ep of Count Arthur might be horror at its most hilarious, with Steve Delaney in top form, delivering a great script.…

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Arrested Development 52:05

2+ y ago52:05

52:05

Andy Pearson joins John and John to talk about fun times with the formerly wealthy dysfunctional Bluth family of Arrested Development.By John & John

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SS094 - Taxi 58:06

2+ y ago58:06

58:06

Taxi is nominated by Steve for the episode 'Reverend Jim a Space Odyssey'. This highly decorated sitcom is sure to impress Jeffers, with a killer cast including Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, Danny DeVito and of course Christopher Lloyd.By Sitcom Showdown Podcast

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