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ALFsplaining

Ben Baker and John Matthews

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 91

An episode by episode love letter to the 1980s sitcom ALF from a British perspective with Ben Baker and John Matthews.

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Season One Wrap-Up

Season 1 · Episode 28

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 36:45

How have Ben Baker and John Matthews already whizzed through 26 episodes of ALF? Gams knows but they need time to process what just happened hence this look back over season one. They choose their best and worst episodes alongside some bonus nonsense they couldn't fit in elsewhere. How top was the Willie overall? And who was the series' MVP? Its all in here and we'll be back with the next run of Melmacian mumblin' before you know it. Especially if you're listening to this ages in the future in which case we hope you enjoy the past between trips to the moon.

Want us to set upon season 2? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Come Fly With Me

Season 1 · Episode 27

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 39:54

"ALF gives The Tanners a real estate promotion for a sales pitch and Willie opposes the idea of going on vacation and leaving ALF at home when Trevor Ochmonek offers to take them on his plane..."

Its a Trevorganza! And your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are all in for this series finale which takes in talking toasters, stinking pigs, shrimp allergies, pony rides and one of the funniest visual gags of the series. So enjoy in audio form with us, wont you?

Want us to tackle season 2? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Try to Remember (Part Two) - with Phil Fletcher

Season 1 · Episode 18

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 34:29

"ALF tries to leave and disovers that he is naked. They won't let him leave and he feels that he is a hostage."

Things have heated up in the Tanner residence since last episode - and we dont mean the complaints over ALF's "speciality bath" - as Ben, John and returning guest Phil Fletcher wonder out loud if ALF will ever get his memory - or his trousers - back. Lots of great insights into the puppetry too which is what you get when you invite a world class puppeteer onto the show, I guess.

Want to support the series? Join the Orbit Guard: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Try to Remember (Part One) - with Phil Fletcher

Season 1 · Episode 17

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 34:10

"ALF loses his memory and thinks he is insurance agent Wayne Schlegel after accidentally electrocuting himself in the bathtub. The Tanners then use flashbacks to restore his memory."

Yes, its a clip show, the scourge of the American TV environment...apparently. As we've seen most of the clips already, Ben Baker and John Matthews thought it was an apt time to bring in a ringer who hasnt seen them all. Its our celebrity - and only - friend Phil Fletcher off of the telly and - warning you now - the language does get a little fruity at times. Especially when we discuss what ALF smells like.

And if you want to support the show's ridiculous over the top research and editing, please consider joining the Orbit Guard today: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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I've Got a New Attitude

Season 1 · Episode 16

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 36:34

"ALF plays matchmaker with Dorothy and her new boyfriend Whizzer."

Boyfriend.... pushy oddball who lives in her apartment block...same difference, right? We've another star guest turn in this episode from Paul Dooley although Ben Baker and John Matthews are really more excited about that endless box dragging. What does it all mean? Ah, just listen already!

And if you like the series, maybe join the Orbit Guard here: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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A Little Bit of Soap

Season 1 · Episode 15

Monday, June 3, 2024 • Duration 37:46

"Dorothy thinks ALF's favorite TV soap opera, Midwest General, is sleaze, and shows him her favorite, One World to Hope For, which ALF thinks is boring. Angered, ALF argues that he could write a better script for the series than the writers are coming up with. So ALF actually writes a script and sends it in."

Oh that standard sitcom trope! Join Ben Baker and John Matthews as they attempt to understand time and the Tanners place within it in this very silly but very funny episode.

Join the Orbit Guard today and get some cool audio, text and video bonuses from us along with helping the podcast grow. Yes, it sounds cheesy but its actually true! https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Mother and Child Reunion

Season 1 · Episode 14

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 38:01

"Kate's mother Dorothy arrives for a surprise visit that forces the Tanners to lock ALF in the garage for several days."

After half a season its time for someone else to meet ALF and who better than the terrific Anne Meara who gives a lot from a very little in this hairy take on the classic warring family tropes from lesser sitcoms. Applauding it all in the wings are John Matthews and Ben Baker, two high level ALFthusiasts whose credentials are impeccable.

Want to support all the time and work that goes into creating this packed series and get some neat bonuses too? Join the Orbit Guard here: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Oh, Tannerbaum

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 36:13

"ALF spends his first Christmas on Earth."

ITTTSSSS CHRRIIIIIIISTTTMMAAAASSSSSS! Wait, no it isnt. Its bloody May. Still thats how it used to be back in the old TV days and to prove it, ALF is on the lookout for snow. Despite living in California.

Ben Baker and John Matthews are on hand to unwrap ALF's many gifts and if you fancy sending one yourself, support the show via our smashing Patreon which is full of bonus stuff such as audio, video and obscene research data. Go to https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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On the Road Again

Season 1 · Episode 12

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 38:55

"Willie suggests that they go to San Diego on vacation. Kate is all for it, but the family is unsure what to do with ALF."

ALF and the Tanners on holiday in a tiny camper? Why the stink must be unbearable! Also: holiday adventures apparently just next to Christmas, a guest turn for some meat-enthusiast woodsman and a running ALF that has to be seen to be believed. Or heard.

Your hosts as ever are premier ALFsmen Ben Baker and John Matthews and you can ogle their new Patreon via this link: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, May 6, 2024 • Duration 36:52

"ALF buys a car for Lynn after the family car continues to be unreliable."

Was it your dream to imagine our favourite Melmacian crusing down the freeway in a very expensive sports car bought for a teenager? Of course it was, you're just regular people like John Matthews and Ben Baker who navigate through the bees to bring you their reaction to this very strange episode. And if you like them, maybe chuck a few bees at our new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

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