ALFsplaining

00:36:26

Lies

ALFsplaining ·

2026/10/05

"ALF is accidentally photographed by a tabloid photographer."Or is that a lie? Well, no but it does bring up a trope that has plagued us since episode one - how does nobody notice ALF sticking his hooter through the kitchen portal every single episode? Your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are sneaking in your van to eat all your film in this romp featuring our absolutely favourite ALF thing - Willie making up increasing amounts of old bollocks to get out of a situation the alien has put

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00:34:22

Baby Come Back

ALFsplaining ·

2026/09/28

"ALF earns the right to babysit Eric."You asked - so we did! Although please don't call us (your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews) 'baby', that is a private name between us and our lord ALF. And would you believe it we're onto talking about the fourth and final series of the US sitcom about the hairy houseguest from space. And after a kind of rough season 3 we're very much hoping for calmer weather here. Just don't let ALF lose a baby or anything. Oh. Well,

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00:32:52

Double Sided Heavy Duty 3m Clear Sticky Tape...

ALFsplaining ·

2026/06/29

The second part of our look back at the entire third series of ALF and this very podcast presented by Double Sided Heavy Duty 3m Clear Sticky Tape (Unbranded) gets round to the listeners' questions. As ever, you played a blinder with some eye-opening, funny and smart missives inquiring about all things Shumway from past, present and future. And maybe some of the smells too. Note: If this is your first time to ALFsplaining - for crikey's sake - don’t start with this one! Its a looser chat

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00:31:40

Season Three Wrap-Up

ALFsplaining ·

2026/06/22

Can that really be another full season of the Old ALFer's adventures done? What will Ben Baker and John Matthews do when its over? Well, the same old nonsense probably which is on full display in this special looking at the third run of both ALF and ALFsplaining which is only slightly in the shadow of powdered egg and child endangerment. Its such a big season to discuss that we've split this into two parts so join us next week for even more hoof-gazing and your personal questions! NOTE: This

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01:03:59

Josh Blake Interview

ALFsplaining ·

2026/06/01

Its another very special ALFsplaining, friends! And, despite everything, Ben Baker and John Matthews are being trusted with a guest! Someone who was actually on screen in "ALF" too! ...and not even Sassy Plumber Number Three or anything but an ongoing character!Josh Blake has quickly become one of our favourites in season three of ALF with his increased role as Jake Ochmonek, the streetwise nephew of the Tanner's gawdy but loveable neighbours.He's worked with some of the biggest

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00:37:51

Having My Baby

ALFsplaining ·

2026/05/29

"ALF re-enacts scenes from The Dick Van Dyke Show, as Kate prepares to give birth."A series of comical events mean Dick Van Dyke is without his trousers at work. Hang on, wrong script...It's here! It's finally here! After a season battered by strikes, unexpected pregnancies and various other emergencies, Kate is about to give birth to that most beautiful thing - the end of the series. Due to a series of comical events mean they are without their trousers, Ben Baker and John

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00:37:16

Shake, Rattle and Roll

ALFsplaining ·

2026/05/28

"After experiencing a mild earthquake, ALF prepares for the worst."Time for a quick tremble? ALF certainly doesn't as he faces his first of Los Angeles' seemingly common quakes and goes into several modes - all of them troubling and weird. Just another day at the ALF factory then with your head foremen Ben Baker and John Matthews. Want to get in our protective bunker? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund the next season of ALFsplaining whilst receiving monthly

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00:36:29

Like an Old Time Movie

ALFsplaining ·

2026/05/27

"With some old movies to entertain him, ALF imagines in black and white that he and the Tanners are silent movie stars."It's a dream sequence episode....no, wait it's an obsession of the week episode....hang on, wait - can it be both? Kings of the golden silents Ben Baker and John Matthews crank the film up to see what chaos the little scamp is going to get into next. But mostly just end up explaining a lot of inaudible jokes. Want to help our meager possessions? Why not consider

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00:37:46

Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow

ALFsplaining ·

2026/05/26

"Jake's mother (Randee Heller) visits him and ALF catches her stealing Kate's brooch."The prospect of an episode based entirely around the Pat Benetar-faced teenage neighbour of the Tanners would have filled us with misery once upon a time but Ben Baker and John Matthews have come to enjoy his interactions with our beloved furry pal so this should be a good one. Just watch your jewellery...Want to get our mams out of chokey? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund

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00:38:06

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

ALFsplaining ·

2026/05/25

"To prepare Brian for his Boy Scout trip, ALF and Jake camp out to overcome his fear of the outdoors at night."We always suspected ALF was a midnight creeper and now we have the proof as Ben Baker and John Matthews grab their bivouacs for an evening under the stars with a couple of young friends. There's nothing funny about it....but when did that stop ALFsplaining, eh? Want to help us buy a roof for the tent? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund ALFsplaining whilst

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00:39:09

Funeral for a Friend

ALFsplaining ·

2026/03/30

"ALF acquires an ant farm and then arranges a funeral after the ants die."Death comes for us all one day and for some ants ALF has had about five minutes that moment arrives midway through this episode where he experiences grief apparently for the first time. Despite all that "planet with everyone he knew and loved exploding" business. Stood paying their respects are Ben Baker and John Matthews, your ushers into the next life....and beyond. Want to follow our casket? Why not

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00:39:57

Torn Between Two Lovers

ALFsplaining ·

2026/03/23

"Thanks to ALF's mismanaged phone calls, Lynn gets two dates with Danny and Randy for a dance." Well that sounds like...a different sitcom. And indeed this week we are pivoting to "LynnSplaining" as the absence of other characters means she takes the driving seat in a plot ripped straight from "Saved by the Bell". Is ALF off doing one of his special secret South African concert appearances? No, he's definitely there but as for how much.... well, you'll have

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00:39:05

Superstition

ALFsplaining ·

2026/03/16

"ALF blames his streak of bad luck on a Melmac superstition of burning a history book" Its time for another bewitching trip into Tannerland with the King of All Our Fates, Mr Shumway. We delve deep into Melmac lore for a distinctly meaty sort of ritual. Doing the Hokey Pokey alongside them are your regular hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews.Want to ward off the evils of Earth based terribleness? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund this season of ALFsplaining whilst

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00:35:19

Standing in the Shadows of Love

ALFsplaining ·

2026/03/09

"Jake has a crush on a girl at school named Laura but cannot express his feelings. ALF, inspired by the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, ghostwrites love letters for Jake."Its time for proclamations of love from the lad with the big snout - yes Cyrano de Melmac is let loose on the emotions of a teenage boy...and it might actually work? There's even a guest star who went on to be quite famous! Your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are in the bushes with their binoculars scoping all the

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00:39:41

Running Scared

ALFsplaining ·

2026/03/02

"An extortionist threatens to turn ALF in to the immigration authorities for being an illegal alien."Its a high stakes adventure as ALF shifts into being the paranoid sci-fi thriller it always could've been with a suprisingly suspenseful tale that could still play strongly in the modern climate. Ben Baker and John Matthews are in the middle of it with one of those big conspiracy boards covered in string trying to put together the pieces. Like what we do? Why not consider joining the

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00:37:58

Baby Love

ALFsplaining ·

2026/02/23

"When Raquel plans a surprise baby shower for Kate, one of the neighbours brings her baby to the party. Meanwhile, ALF has an allergic reaction to a baby and tries to move in with Jake."Oh hey, Kate is pregnant! We'd forgotten being as the previous five episodes failed to mention it once. If you wanted to see an episode of "ALF" which was not very much about ALF and more about babies, this is the episode for you. As for Ben Baker and John Matthews...well, you'll have to

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00:38:48

Suspicious Minds

ALFsplaining ·

2026/02/16

"ALF believes that a reclusive new neighbour is ⁠Elvis Presley⁠, and is further convinced when the man displays Elvis-like tendencies"Uh huh. Thank you very much. Pie and chips twice. Just some of the Elvis based phrases we all love and admire - and nobody more than ALF who dons his conspiracy cape to find out if a man who doesnt look or sound very much like the King might actually be him. Its a typical romp for the lad, made even better by a script by a returning Mike Reiss and Al Jean

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00:38:58

Fight Back

ALFsplaining ·

2026/02/09

"When Jake easily repairs Willie's car, he and ALF think the mechanic may be sabotaging the car for needless repeat business, so they start Operation Sam-Scam to furnish proof"Now this sounds like a bit of classic ALF roister-doistery of the highest level with hidden camera hi-jinx, teenage lust, the correct way to score darts, real life undercover TV reporting, cuckery, microwavable ice cream and poor sweet Willie merely wanting some peace and justice. Your referees as always for this

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00:39:26

Hide Away

ALFsplaining ·

2026/02/02

"After a verbose houseguest of Willie's reveals he is in the Witness Protection Program, ALF is convinced gangsters are stalking the Tanners." Its a caper episode! Or is it a sensitive look at someone on the spectrum? Or maybe its instead a practical guide to large net crafting? Ben - please call me Benji - Baker and John - please dont call me ever - Matthews dont know and they're the hosts of this damn thing. Its good to be back. Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and

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00:35:22

Do You Believe In Magic

ALFsplaining ·

2025/12/22

"Willie introduces ALF to simple magic tricks."And 'simple' is very much the watchword for this strangely empty sort of episode. Still lots of great gags and business like a trick made inside Kate's sun hat and straight up arson from Willie. The stupifying Ben Baker and John Matthews are your glamourous assistants trying to work out Captain Eo, Senor Wences, "Racy" Don Johnson, Nina Buckley and ALF dressed as Jimmy White fit into the tale. Merry Christmas and thank Jebu there's no "Special" one this

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