Jumping The Shuttle: A Family Matters Podcast
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Episodes
204 episodes since 2020
32: "The Science Project"
Is this the big boom we’ve been waiting for? Who is Crystal Jenious? And what does Cillian Murphy have to say about all of this? We dream up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 10 of Family Matters.
September 13, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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1:12:16
33: "Requiem for an Urkel"
What's the first rule of kids' fight club? Which Mighty Ducks is the most out-of-this-world (and out of this podcast)? And how many men has Mother Winslow killed? We answer these questions and more as we enter the ring with Season 2, Episode 11...
September 06, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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56:49
34: "Fast Eddie Winslow"
Is Eddie named after that ranch man? When did Glen Powell get here? And are there ANY rules in pool? We measure these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 12 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McD...
August 30, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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1:08:30
35: "Have Yourself A Very Winslow Christmas"
What's that wafting through the air? That's the scent of the podcast's 200th episode! That or... gravy. Reheat yourself with Season 2, Episode 13 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the lo...
August 23, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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1:01:03
36: "Ice Station Winslow"
Does this count as justice for Judy? Where does Alex fall on the Parental Attention Spectrum? And what does this episode lay the groundwork for? We fish for these answers and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 14 of Family Matters....
August 16, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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54:12
37: "Son"
When was the last time Carl felt hope? What's the first thing you pack in your suitcase? And did somebody say screwdriver? We kick these questions and more to the curb as we watch Season 2, Episode 15 of Family Matters.Alex Dia...
August 09, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:00:23
38: "Do The Right Thing"
Are the bigwigs paying attention? How many late ‘80s movies can you rip off in 23 minutes? And who gon’ clean up this poop water? We backstroke through these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 16 of Family Matters.
August 02, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:01:24
Special Crossover Episode 4: "Stephanie Gets Framed"
How does Urkel show up in this one? Who's the only decent member of the Full House cast? And why is Tom Dooley hanging his head and crying? We get a closer look at the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 4, Episode 1...
July 26, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:20:39
39: "High Hopes"
Is this how radio contests work? What’s Jabberjaw’s deal? And who should be the captain of the S.S. Inspiration? We take a look (in a book) at the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 17 of Family Matte...
July 19, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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58:06
40: "Life of the Party"
Is Peanut M&Ms trail mix, and if not, what is, and how do you make it? (Do you make it?) We chew on these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 18 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel h...
July 12, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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1:03:36
41: "Busted"
Did anyone get arrested for this episode? Are we supposed to take any of this seriously? And whose got their eyes in the skies? We report on these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 19 of Family Matters.Alex Diamo...
July 05, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:10:44
42: "Fight the Good Fight"
What was spray painted on Laura's locker? When is Black History Month? And is this the show's finest moment ever? We get way more serious than usual as we discuss Season 2, Episode 20 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenn...
June 28, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:26:18
43: "Taking Credit"
Is Rachel omniscient? Is this all taking place in the Meego-verse? And his name is WHAT?! We explain these jokes and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 21 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard tha...
June 21, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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1:16:20
44: "Finding the Words"
What's the worst way to meet your dad? What happened to Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra? And where would a ninja go if a ninja could go ninja go? We tie a yellow ribbon around these questions and more in Season 2, Episode 22 of Family Matters
June 14, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:15:56
45: "Skip To My Lieu"
When are you legally allowed to change your name to a Mattel pun? Who is Otto Titsling? And what’s worse than one hopeless romantic sex pest? We Lieu-k for the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 23 of Family M...
June 07, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:08:08
46: "The Good, The Bad, and the Urkel"
What's the worst kind of parody you can do? Why did Pharrell wear that hat? And what's the hottest new club track of the summer? We fire up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 2, Episode 24 of Family Matters....
May 31, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:02:44
47: "I Should Have Done Something"
What ever happened to dinner parties? What do you call good whiplash? And what really matters this season? We do something by answering these questions more as we watch Season 2, Episode 25 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David...
May 24, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:04:55
Season 3 Recap
WE DID IT AGAIN FOLKS! We trudged through another season of this godforsaken show, and what do we have to show for it? Some highs (legally), some lows (definitely), and some math (professionally). We’re wrappin’ up another season of Family ...
May 17, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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47:54
48: "Boom!"
Who's the best boy who ever put on a pair of glasses? How many movies did this episode inspire? And who wants some Tang? We go ape over these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 1 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, D...
May 10, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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1:08:07
49: "Brain Over Brawn"
What do Dairy Queen and air moisture have in common? Why are people still climbing on that roof? And what took Steve so long to get to the science bullshit? We hover over these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 2 of Family Ma...
May 03, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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1:13:50
Special Crossover Episode 3: "The Dance"
How many dogs? How much for cats? And what in the name of God and Wisconsin is a Munchie? We answer these questions and more as we take another giant leap into Step By Step Season 1, Episode 2. (Yes, that's not the show we normally tal...
April 26, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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1:32:51
50: "The Show Must Go On"
What antiquated ‘90s technology is Lieu using to tether (tether?!) Carl? Why is John ranting about the video games? And what fast food crime is Carl complicit in? We order up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode...
April 19, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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1:03:02
51: "Words Hurt"
What's the secret origin of Urkel's time travel device? Who's stuck holding the horse? And how many times do you have to be electrocuted before your heart gives out? We find out the answers to these questions and more as we sink deeper and deep...
April 12, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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56:21
52: "Daddy's Little Girl"
Is is safer or more dangerous to stick Steve on his own island? What culture did they harmfully stereotype this week? And what 1940s film star do all the kids know and love? We bogart all the answers to these questions and more as we watch Seas...
April 05, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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1:07:04
53: "Citizens' Court"
How are court cases decided? What do The West Wing, Superman, and Smucker's jelly jars have in common? And who's suing Alex and John? We cross-examine the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 6 of Family Matters...
March 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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1:07:31