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Boob Tube Boys

Boob Tube Boys is a comedy podcast where three friends talk about TV shows from days past. Each week, Van Lee, Spencer Hendricks, and Brian Vaughan tackle a different episode of an old show, offering insight and inanity along the way. If you"re into abject silliness, television tropes, and joking around with your friends, you"ve come to the right place!

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Ep 30 | Frasier: "The Ski Lodge"

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2021/09/29

Do you even ski, bro? That's the question the cast of Frasier can't stop asking each other in S5 E14: "The Ski Lodge." Understandably, that gets them all hot and bothered for each other, and not in the way any of them hopes for. The Boob Tube Boys break down one of the strongest episodes of any show covered so far as they try to succinctly recap and analyze a wild 22 minutes of romantic hijinks set at a ski resort during a winter weekend getaway. Be sure you have a full cup of hot buttered rum by

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Ep 29 | Frasier: "The Focus Group"

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2021/09/23

Oh ye gods! You've spilled all your tossed salad onto my scrambled eggs! But now the Boob Tube Boys don't know what to do because they are calling... again.Enough of that plebian nonsense! We're too prim and proper to make jokes like that because Spencer, Brian, and Van have been elevated to high society as they witness the Kelsey Grammar-led Cheers spinoff Frasier. The three sip cognac and debate the finer things about Tony Shalhoub and Frasier's wardrobe (apparently Brian has a lot to say) and

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Ep 28 | Duck Dynasty: "Duck Be a Lady"

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2021/09/17

Wading through the swamps of Louisiana once again the BTBs are tackling another horrible episode of Duck Dynasty. Van leads Brian and Spencer through the 'gator littered waters as they learn all about believing you're the best choice to pick out a homecoming dress for your teenage daughter despite believing camouflaged pants are stylish. Oh and they also learn all about them high-falutin' coffee shops, how to fake stack some boxes, and that the best way to die of both boredom and rage is to watch

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Ep 27 | Duck Dynasty: "Redneck Roadtrip"

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2021/09/09

The Boob Tube Boys head deep into swamp territory as they cover the cultural phenomenon known as Duck Dynasty. Van begrudgingly takes the helm and leads Brian and Spencer through the fetid bog of family Robertson, and the boys learn all about putting together a very real "Reality Show" that isn't at all scripted in the least as it's totally real and very not fake. At all. And on this episode... an alligator!Editor's Note: We took out the Zed Zed Top theme song for rights purposes, but still talk

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Ep 26 | Queer Eye: "Stoner Skates By"

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2021/09/06

Now that Thomas is permanently cured of his MMORPG blues, Queer Eye's fab five turn their attention to a skating Stoner. No, it isn't nearly as rad as it sounds, but the Boob Tubers were still quite into it. Listen to hear all about suits lined with nudity, pancakes covered in blueberries, and parental negligence obfuscated by affability. Will Van learn to love Jonathan Van Ness? Will Spencer offer insight into his time as a professional figure skater? You will find out the answers to these

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Ep 25 | Queer Eye: "Sloth to Slay"

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2021/08/25

The Boob Tube Boys return to cover Queer Eye, the first show in a special round of shows the hosts picked for one another. Is Spencer secretly trying to tell Brian that he needs fashion and grooming advice by selecting Queer Eye, or is it mere coincidence? Did Van rearrange the podcast studio because he was inspired by Queer Eye designer Bobby Berk's eye for contour? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more, as your favorite old men discuss The fab five making over a guy named Thomas

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Ep 24 | Saved by the Bell (Reboot): "The Bayside...

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2021/08/19

Did you hear that obnoxious ringing? Don't be tardy for another week of Saved by the Bell, but not so fast! Spencer, Brian, and Van are jumping 30 years into the future as they take a look at the new (and depending on whom you ask, improved) series, which launched on Peacock in 2020 and is still ongoing. Meet the new Bayside crew while catching up with the old one as The Boob Tube Boys go into far more detail than is warranted analyzing S1E3: The Bayside Triangle

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Ep 23 | Saved by the Bell: "Blind Dates"

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2021/08/11

The Boob Tube Boys are not believers in the sentiment that high school comprises the best four years of your life. You wouldn't know it, as they have once again chosen a show with a high school setting. Spencer brings Van and Brian along for a look back at Saved by the Bell, starting with S2E6 "Blind Dates." Scintillating discussions take place, including Slater's douchery, a debate of blackmail vs extortion, and exactly what might cause a person's teeth to sweat. Oh and Pepsi

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Ep 22 | Renegade: "Hard Rider"

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2021/08/04

The open highway beckons once again to the Boob Tube Boys as Van saddles up his hoss alongside his small muscular goon Brian and his surly biker bud Ripsaw (Spencer) and the three tackle another episode of Renegade. Lorenzo Lamas calmly meanders his way around a biker gang, a couple of murderous Australians, and the dense black hair atop Wayne Newton's head. So put on your best skull and bones t-shirt and take as much methamphetamines as you can cram down your throat as you prepare for the

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Ep 21 | Renegade: "The Road Not Taken"

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2021/07/28

Put on your tightest leather pants, take off your shirt (then put on just your vest), climb atop your chopper and join us in the badlands as we traverse the 1990s syndicated show Renegade! Van guides Brian and Spencer on their new outlaw lifestyles and bears witness to everything from Johnny Cash being a ghost to copious amounts of motorcycle driving scenes. VROOM VROOM

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Ep 20 | Hey Dude: "Dueling Ranches"

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2021/07/26

Note from the future: This was one of our early episodes before we had good equipment and I had enough experience editing shows, so the audio is not perfect. If you can tough it out, great, you'll find some really funny stuff here. But if it's too bad for you to handle feel free to skip ahead as our quality increases as we go! -VanThe Boob Tube Boys were worried that their second trip to Hey Dude's family-friendly Bar None ranch might be as uneventful as their first. It wasn't. This week, Mr. Ernst

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Ep 19 | Hey Dude: "Loose Lips"

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2021/07/22

There is no slime to be found in the decades-old Nickelodeon show Hey Dude. No, it is only secrets that rain down upon the staff of the Bar None ranch in the season two episode "Loose Lips." This week on Boob Tube Boys, Brian takes Van and Spencer out west to find out what exactly those secrets might be, and why exactly anyone might consider them noteworthy. Along the way our three heroes encounter bullhorns, chicken costumes, and a healthy appetite for lukewarm gossip. Listen now, hum the theme

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Ep 18 | Steven Universe: "Ocean Gem/Jailbreak"

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2021/07/20

The Boob Tube Boys return one last time to the Steven Universe, uh, universe, with two more brief episodes. Things are about to take a darker turn, as Beach City may be in jeopardy due to the presence of certain evil Gems from other worlds. Listen along as Spencer, Van, and Brian unpack some critical plot points in the show's overall trajectory, including a major reveal and an incredible fight scene that can only be described as a literal rap battle

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Ep 17 | Steven Universe: "Laser Light Cannon/Mirror Gem"

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2021/07/16

Summer is here, and what better place for the Boob Tube Boys to vacation than Beach City? Spencer takes the hosting reins and serves as the tour guide for Brian and Van in this fictional (and aptly named) location within the world of Steven Universe, a hit animated series that ran for six seasons on the Cartoon Network. In the course of just these two short episodes, you can learn all about the magical Gems and their pact to protect Earth, the purpose of hot dogs, and why you should let Greg drive

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Ep 16 | House: "Last Resort"

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2021/07/10

You know how you go to the hospital because you have the sniffles and you have to wait to see a doctor and it's soooooooo inconvenient? Well just bring your gun with you! That's what happens on today's episode as Van drags Brian and Spencer kicking and screaming back into the world of House M.D.! Join the BTBs as they navigate the armed waters of bureaucracy and insurance!

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Ep 15 | House: "Three Stories"

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2021/07/07

It's medical mystery time for the Boob Tube Boys as Van takes Brian and Spencer on a trip to Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital to learn a thing or two about diagnosing maladies and being overly mean to nice people. This of course means that the BTBs are watching the medical mystery drama House this week! So pop a fistful of Vicodin, grab your trusty cane, and prepare to relentlessly insult anyone and everyone you ever meet

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Ep 14 | King of Queens: "Secret Garden"

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2021/07/02

There is simply no way Van and Spencer were getting away with watching a mere one episode of The King of Queens. Brian brings the titular Boob Tube Boys back to New York for a late-period episode that pushes the boundaries of something that can best be described as 'gynecological plausibility.' Sear your meat with whatever logo you want and press play on this savory episode as you drive home on the Queensborough Bridge tonight

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Ep 13 | King of Queens: "Block Buster"

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2021/06/30

The Boob Tube Boys are nothing if not working class stiffs, common men navigating the earth's terrain just like you and yours. And Kevin James. Join Van, Brian, and Spencer as they crack open an Old John's Lager and begin discussing The King of Queens! They will tell you all about scientology, party subs, and coaches with a penchant for groping, and they will do it without their eyes getting weary or their backs getting tight

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Ep 12 | 21 Jump Street: "2245"

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2021/06/23

So the last episode was a little much. But when it comes to the decision of backing down or doubling down, you know which route the Boob Tube Boys are taking. Join Spencer, Van, and Brian as they discuss a young convict on death row in 21 Jump Street's Season 4 Episode 16 "2245." Learn all about the meaning behind the episode name (no one knows) and how hard it is to laugh about death even with Van trying his best to make it work.21 Jump Street is available on Tubi! If you want to watch the show

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Ep 11 | 21 Jump Street: "Honor Bound"

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2021/06/16

TRIGGER WARNING! Lots of rough stuff with today's episode including slurs, violence, and loads of bigotry towards gay people. We do our best to lighten the load, but be warned this episode is pretty heavy.It's a well-known fact that the Boob Tube Boys can make you laugh, but what happens if they make you cry? You'll never know, at least not unless you subject yourself to the life-altering journey that comes with watching the late-80s hit show 21 Jump Street, starting with Season 2 Episode 8 "Honor

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