We've got half of the duo that created Family Matters! Bill comes on the podcast to discuss how Garry Marshall appointed him showrunner of the hit 50's-retro sitcom Happy Days at just 26 years old, what the Fonz and Steve Urkel have in common, the dramatic film performance that led to Darius McCrary's casting as Eddie Winslow, how a predominantly w…

We talk with cowboy con hustler Boyd Higgins from the Family Matters Season 2 episode "Fast Eddie Winslow": Tim Ryan! Tim shares the CHILLING story behind the "In Loving Memory" tribute we see in the end credits, working with Jaleel White, playing Hans Gruber in a "Die Hard" musical, & more! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Fr…

Wow, we didn’t expect Season 2 to end on a heavy note and we have thoughts. Carl struggles to make peace with a traumatic incident from a year ago while he was on police officer duty. Meanwhile, on a much-needed brighter note, Steve bribes Laura into a Johnny Gill concert date and Estelle has the hots for her hunk-of-the-month calendar. PLUS, we re…

We’re swinging for the fences towards the conclusion of Season 2 with a Western dream sequence! Carl fights with Steve’s dad Dr. Urkel (otherwise known as “Herb” in past episodes) over a smelly compost heap and it leads an angry Steve to want to fight Carl to defend his dad’s honor. After turning Steve down, Carl dreams of them actually dueling in …

A very problematic episode that can still somehow make us laugh! Carl realizes that he has to set up Lt. Murtaugh with Rachel if he wants to keep his job. Meanwhile, Steve buys an ID bracelet from shady dealer Waldo to give to Laura as the next step in their imaginary relationship. The outcome for both Steve and Murtaugh would have you think we’re …

Two HEAVY episodes within two weeks! The Winslows and Steve Urkel are introduced to this friendly grandfatherly figure named Jimmy Holmes. He goes from sharing action-packed bush pilot stories to suddenly revealing that he’s really Jimmy Baines, the father whom Harriette and Rachel haven’t seen since they were kids. The way Jimmy chooses to re-ente…

It’s storytime with Aunt Rachel! When Richie and Judy fight over who deserves credit for a horse radish cake (EWWWWW!), Rachel shares Steve-Eddie & Carl-Lt Murtaugh stories as examples of when it’s “best” to take & share credit. This is definitely up for debate! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandert…

Nearly 34 years later, this episode could not be more relevant. Laura enthusiastically proposes the addition of black history to her school’s curriculum, but she receives pushback that is both disheartening and unsurprising. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic…

Eddie and Carl both attempt to cover up their mistakes! On the “reliable” recommendation from Steve, Eddie tries to get $800 in car repair from an illegal casino. Meanwhile, Carl uses fireplace ashes as a replacement for a dead relative he accidentally threw out in the trash can. And if that isn’t enough, this is the episode featuring the traumatiz…

It’s the iconic “Urkel Dance” episode! School bully Willie Fuffner returns and is jealous that Steve is the life of Maxine’s rooftop party. He spikes Steve’s drink and all hell breaks loose when it didn’t need to be if ADULT Rachel, Laura, or any of the other kids at the party used their brains (obviously we cannot rely on Waldo). Meanwhile, Carl w…

Of ALL people, Carl trusts Steve to conquer his fear of heights with a reckless hot air balloon ride. Meanwhile, Rachel and Harriette argue over who deserves the prized car more in a radio contest they participated in. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's …

Steve Urkel and Carl Winslow struggle with their conscious and invite their respective angel and devil to help them figure it out. Should Steve tutor Laura's new crush whom he's jealous of? Should Carl return a $15,000 diamond bracelet he found on the ground to its rightful owner? You be the judge! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?!…

Carl and Eddie's father-son tension heats up when Eddie repeats his habit of not returning Carl's screwdriver to its original place after use. When their relationship is in serious jeopardy, count on Harriette to be the voice of reason with nostalgia guilt! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt r…

Our friends Meaghan and George from the No Season Two podcast break down television shows that didn't make it past a first season. It's worth wondering if the legacy of shows like Firefly, My So Called Life, and Freaks and Geeks would've changed significantly if they were given a second season. Meaghan and George also came prepared with Family Matt…

Carl Winslow ONCE AGAIN doesn't make life any easier for Eddie when he forces father-son ice fishing quality time. Of course, Steve Urkel joins them as the unwanted third wheel. Meanwhile, Judy gets the B story she deserves when she gets jealous of the baby child attention that Richie is getting for his penguin costume. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RE…

Emotional whiplash comes to mind as we go from festive Winslow household cheer to Laura angrily telling Steve she NEVER wants to see him again because of an accidental trip over her favorite ornament! Meanwhile, Carl goes through hell and back to get Richie a very popular teddy bear. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois &…

We travel back in time to our favorite childhood movies with Santos and Julia from the 88 Miles Per Hour podcast! Quite the variety is discussed: Arachnophobia, Labyrinth, Napoleon Dynamite, Twilight, Tombstone, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Jaws, Heat, Nacho Libre, just to name a few! Join us for this fun nostalgia! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Di…

Eddie gets a reality check on the lows of gambling when he gets the con artist treatment from a notorious pool hustler. But does he really learn his lesson when Steve, Carl, and espiacelly Estelle save the day for him? PS: We didn’t find out until well after recording this recap that this was Rodney’s last episode. Oddly enough, this is the most to…

SPECIAL EPISODE! In lieu of our usual Thursday interview, we decided to share our thoughts on “Growing Up Urkel: A Memoir” by Jaleel White! We’ll discuss Jaleel meeting the most famous Bills of the 90’s: Cosby and Clinton, getting heckled by a basketball game crowd over free tacos, being stuck in the middle of petty tension between the Fox Kids pre…

TWO important character debuts in this episode: Arnold Johnson as Mama Winslow’s man Fletcher Thomas and Shawn Harrison as Waldo Geraldo Faldo! While Estelle welcomes a new love into the Winslow home, Waldo acts as sidekick to Larenz Tate’s Willie Fuffner, the school bully who will not allow ANYONE to take Laura Winslow to the Sadie Hawkins dance. …

If you're a 90's fan, chances are you've seen actor Steve Vinovich in some of your favorite TV shows and movies! First off, let's acknowledge his Family Matters guest appearances as the policeman charity dance contest's Master of Ceremonies in Season 2's "Flashpants" and tax consultant Simon Kincaid in Season 7's "Walking My Baby Back Home". Steve …

Laura wants to take advantage of Steve's nerdy genius to get an easy "A" on a science project. Her inner guilt kicks in during a nap where their partnership leads to Steve destroying the world! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitcom "Family Matters" A…

The females are getting their males snatched away from them in this episode! A shockingly fearless woman wants to play homewrecker to Carl and Harriette’s marriage. Meanwhile, Laura gets jealous when Steve likes a female nerd version of him. Let’s bask in the disruption! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay…

Legend of Zelda, X-Men, Mario, and the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie are examples of great storytelling that we discuss with our friend Spike Nuss from Once There Was A Podcast! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitcom "Family Matters" AND spe…

It's a battle of Eddie and Laura Winslow revenge pranks! Eddie has Steve serenade Laura in the middle of the night and Laura arranges the same for Eddie with Urkel's Southern belle cousin. Yep, it's the debut of Myrtle Urkel! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconi…

Jon has NEVER seen the original Scream movie, Andrew wonders if the Interview With The Vampire TV reboot is as good as the original movie, the significance of the short lived My So Called Life series for the queer community, & more with our friend Dustin from The Rewatch Recap podcast! ____ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois …

Steve "Superman" Urkel and Laura "Tina Turner" Winslow are held hostage by "Abe Lincoln" at a bank on Halloween! Based on how things turn out in this episode, I guess we should ask ourselves this: Will Steve or Officer Carl Winslow save the day? ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each …

Beverly was on the Family Matters Season 9 writing staff! We chat with her about being influenced by Jo Marie Payton for the episode "A Pain In Harassment", writing Cousin Myrtle's swan song in "Don't Make Me Over", she spills the TEA on writing for Tyler Perry's House Of Payne, and more! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Franc…

Eddie wants to be a rock star and a model, but Carl isn't a kind enough dad to accept that and pressures him to focus on a "real" career like being a policeman. When Eddie refuses to take part in a policeman's apprenticeship program, Carl reluctantly lets Steve shadow him for a night. You can guess what hilarity will ensue! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOU…

The tea has been SPILLED in this conversation with Gary! Not only do we get insight into Family Matters episodes he's written like Steve and Laura's Romeo and Juliet spectacle in Season 3's "The Show Must Go On" (pictured here), we also learn more about Reginald Veljohnson and Jo Marie Payton's feelings towards the show's Urkel focus, special treat…

Eddie wins the "Worst Teenage Driver EVER" award by a long shot when his unlicensed self manages to have an accident in the Winslow living room. Imagine how Carl will react! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitcom "Family Matters" AND speak to its cast…

90's Nickelodeon passion has no better home than with our friends at Splat Attack! Join us as we discuss the awesomeness that is Doug, Hey Arnold, All That, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger, The Mystery Files Of Shelby Woo, Double Dare, Are You Afraid Of The Dark, Nick Arcade, Legends of The Hidden Temple, Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, and more if you can bel…

Carl competing in the policeman's charity dance contest makes this the second time we've seen him break his back! Take it easy, big guy! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitcom "Family Matters" AND speak to its cast and crew! Let deliciousness ring! **…

As Family Matters is a 90's show, we thought it would be fun to expand and chat with Kathy about her wonderful podcast that dives into various iconic pop culture moments from our favorite decade: the Oj Simpson trial, Oprah, the Cheers finale, the Golden Age of Anime, and more! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andre…

Ms. Steuben somehow thinks its a great idea to pair pestering stalker Steve with Laura for a school marriage project. Meanwhile, Carl needs to work on his husbandry when he becomes oblivious to Harriette's date night desires. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconi…

Actor/director/writer/stuntman Nicky Naude discusses fighting French models in front of Stefan and Laura in Paris in the Family Matters Season 8 opener, why his parents were on the run from the law, an unpleasant experience with Vin Diesel on the set of Babylon A.D., and more! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew…

Rachel somehow thinks it's ethically sound to date her restaurant loan officer. But here's the catch: He shares the first name of our rising star, Steve Urkel! You can imagine how the Urk-boy will misconstrue this! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitc…

Ann joins us to discuss coming off as the "bad guy" whom Laura Winslow sold Mama Winslow's quilt to! We get into THAT dramatic scene at the museum and her numerous television and film roles in Caddyshack, The West Wing, Minority Report, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, just to name a few! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"-…

We've officially begun our Family Matters Season 2 recap with this headline: Steve and Rachel have issues! Urkel sets Leroy's on fire and has the audacity to suggest to Rachel that she create her own restaurant from the remains. Did Steve and Rachel intentionally commit arson for profit?? __________ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon…

We chat with Ebony Ivory from the Conversations With The Fly Aunt podcast about her nerd crush from Family Matters in addition to other valuable pieces of 90's black pop culture like Moesha, Martin, The Parkers, and Living Single! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the …

Jon and Andrew chat with engaged couple Tiffany and Brandon from the B&T: Unscripted podcast! We dive into Tiffany and Jon's radio backgrounds that led into podcasting, what Tiffany loved most about Family Matters, Brandon's Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air fandom, the right time to start celebrating Halloween, and more! ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Di…

After recording a Family Matters Season 2 recap and a fantastic interview with Atlanta-based podcaster The Fly Aunt, we speak about our recent experience visiting the so-called "Hollywood of the South". We discuss Rich Homie Quan, the Open Relationship podcast live show, composting toilets, how media mogul Ted Turner lets you KNOW he's in Atlanta, …

Family Matters Season 2 recaps and interviews can now be accessed a month early on our Patreon! We also discuss our upcoming Atlanta trip and the four day MARATHON that was the Democratic National Convention. ____ ABOUT "THE DELICIOUS RECAP"- Did WE do that?! Jon Francois & Andrew "Ajay" Vandertunt revisit each episode of the iconic 90's sitcom "Fa…

After recording the Family Matters S2 EP6 recap and a fantastic interview with Season 9 writer Beverly Hunter, we discuss the Democratic National Convention, Israel-Palestine war protesters, banana bread, cotton candy cake, stomach pains, and TV shows and movies we're loving!

After recording a FANTASTIC interview with Family Matters staff member Gary Goodrich as well as our S2 EP5 recap, we get into JD Vance's past, meth use in the queer community, male masseuses, flavored water, & more!

After recording our Family Matters Season 2 Episode 4 recap, we discuss a bonus to buying Jaleel White's memoir, the nickname we'd like to call listeners/viewers such as yourself, plans for our The Delicious Recap Patreon page, a "Transformer" at a local county fair, why Andrew doesn't want to watch This Is Us, and more!…

We've had a busy day recording both our Family Matters Season 2 Episode 3 recap and an interview with the 90's Nickelodeon podcast Splat Attack! Now we kick back to discuss racist Michelin stars, the sexuality of Luther Vandross, a faulty Six Flags rollercoaster, the Paris Olympics poop protest, why Grindr crashed, & more!…

After recording the Family Matters Season 2 recap, Jon Francois and Andrew Vandertunt discuss crazy summer weather, the stress of having 11 million social media accounts, and of course....the HUGE update in the 2024 presidential election.

Our first summer break episode as we record Family Matters Season 2 recaps behind the scenes! We discuss our lives as full time Doordashers and the state of our country's political climate in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt.

SO many things in store for the sophomore season where the show really hits its stride! Join us this fall!