Social Studies
Episodes
Let's Watch TV: The Noel Diary
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran get in the Holiday mood with the Netflix Christmas movie The Noel Diary, about a novelist who returns to his childhood home to...
Year Zero
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gaspare shares a plethora of fascinating holiday facts and Joe learns how time works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Let's Watch TV: Spirited!
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fran cancels Christmas and Joe discovers he hates musical movies as they watch the Apple TV Christmas movie Spirited! Learn more about your...
I Wish It Was Bigger
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, things get a little dirty (but delicious) when Joe gets an air fryer, before they get into some amazing emails. Gas plays mole in a class a...
Let's Watch TV: Reboot
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran watch Joe's favorite patreon suggestion so far, the Hulu show about a Hulu show: Reboot. Connect with your partner every day ...
Eyes Wide Open
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gas shares some of his creepier nocturnal habits before the guys get into a truly hilarious email. Connect with your partner every day usi...
Thank You for Being a Friend
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gas gets schooled on his Abe Lincoln knowledge and Joe gets heated about his least favorite type of person: rule followers! Then they get i...
Let's Watch TV: The Masked Singer
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Mama delve into the archives to watch the show The Masked Singer. Joe recalls a painful childhood disappointment and Mama Fran make...
Wet Play
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gas and Joe are joined by Mr. P of the Two Mr. Ps in a Pod(Cast). They get to the bottom of something called "wet play" among other things ...
Let's Watch TV: Dogs With Jobs
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Mama Fran hop in the time machine for a blast from the past as they watch the 2000 reality series Dog's With Jobs. Joe has a hard t...
Highs and Lows
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Gas received tons of feedback as they endeavor to find the highest and lowest paid teachers in the country! Gas gets some pill-stru...
Let's Watch TV: Life After Death
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran watch the Netflix reality show Life After Death with Tyler Henry. Joe and Fran are both skeptics turned believers after watchi...
Old Young People
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Gas share how they know exactly why they are old now before getting into some great listener emails. https://linktr.ee/womensmedi...
Let's Watch TV: The Mole
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe gets to watch one of his favorite reality shows ever, the 2022 edition of The Mole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Days of Our Randazzo
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! Joe and Gas do a Halloween episode for real this time. As usual they get distracted with ridiculous and fascinating observations as t...
Let's Watch TV: Black Mirror
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran get in the spooky spirit as they watch one of Netflix most creepy original shows, Black Mirror. Learn more about your ad choic...
Technical Difficulties
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The spooky season begins as Joe and Gaspare deal with some technical issues and recall some truly terrifying incidents involving birds, before getting...
Let's Watch TV: Our Father
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Joe questions whether he has any unknown brothers or sisters out there after watching the crazy Netflix documentary Our Father, about a ...
Exotic Care Bear Stare
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys are joined by the incredibly funny Jimmy Cash, comedian and janitor. Gaspare and Jimmy are forced into an intimate recording situa...
Let's Watch TV: Adults Adopting Adults
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran have to search the depths of the streaming barrel's to find a show that has all but been banned from all the major services. T...
Just Google It
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe needs advice about an interesting backstage situation from a recent show and Gaspare shares a horrifying sports story before they discu...
Let's Watch TV: Wedding Coach
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe and Fran watch the Netflix reality show The Wedding Coach. Joe and Fran share real life wedding travesties from the annals of the Dombro...
Contemporary Dance
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gaspare shares a horrifying professional development story and shares his interesting approach to certain words while Joe talks about his i...
Let's Watch TV: Big Little Lies
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe gets a dramatic dose of that crazy teacher life as he and Mama Fran watch the HBO series Big Little Lies, which documents the trials an...
Would You Rather...
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe goes off on Tik Tok teachers and before Gaspare and Joe play a fun wholesome round of Would You Rather, before getting into some wild e...
Let's Watch TV: My Dog Ate What?
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe experiences some growing pains with Mac when he tries to hitch a ride in an Amazon truck, before he and Mama Fran watch My Dog Ate What...
Conspiracy Theories
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Gas bond over their shared loves for all things cultish and conspiracy theory. They debate the existence of Shakespeare and also th...
Let's Watch TV: Only Murders in the Building
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe learns a lesson in being polite before he and Mama Fran watch the hit Hulu show Only Murders in the Building. The show is about a pluck...
From The Loudest Girl in the World: What it Means to be on the Autism Spectrum
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re sharing a special preview of a new podcast, The Loudest Girl in the World. For years, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober wasn’t all tha...
Walking with Lincoln
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Gaspare share some of their proudest high school accomplishments, including an award from a body-building show, before Gaspare reve...
Peanuts in Pre-K
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Gaspare reminisce about their own school days before getting into some hilarious emails and one shockingly mean anecdote from a tea...
Let's Watch TV: Untold
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mama Fran decides to be an influencer and Joe gives her an ultimatum, before they get into the craziest show ever: Untold from Netflix. The...
Wrinkles the Clown: Just a Phone Call Away
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Gas discuss the joys and hardships of parent-life (human and dog) before taking a turn for the spooky as they discuss cursed dolls and creepy ...
Let's Watch TV: Love After Lockup
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, things get a little dicey as Joe and Fran watch the We TV show Love After Lock Up to explore the incredibly strange relationships of recent...
Teachers & Side Hustles
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Gas talk about the classic teacher side hustle and some of the craziest ones they've ever encountered. They chat about teachers pay teachers, ...
Let's Watch TV: Uncoupled
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Mama Fran chat about babies before getting into the Netflix show Uncoupled. The show stars Neil Patrick Harris as a middle aged gay man faced ...
Social Studies 2.0
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by the new co-host of the Social Studies Podcast Gaspare Randazzo. They chat about Disney Adults and uncomfortable trips to the zoo, bef...
Let's Watch TV: Ugliest House in America
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, things get ugly as Fran and Joe watch Ugliest House in America from HGTV. Joe and Fran delve into the finer details of mortuary's and poor ...
Midwestern Rainbows with Cameron Esposito
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by Cameron Esposito from the Seeso show Take My Wife as well as the hit ABC show A Million Little Things. Joe and Cameron chat about gro...
Let's Watch TV: Come From Away
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran change things up by watching the hit Broadway play, Come From Away. They share some inspiring behind the scenes stories from t...
Liquid Confidence with Jeff Leach
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe enjoys the sultry tones amazing content creator Jeff Leach and they chat about brittish humor, Gaming, and how to minecraft could help your studen...
Let's Watch TV: The Kaminski Method
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fran and Joe watch the Netflix show The Kaminski Method. They dish about the show before debuting a new segment, Mama Fran's Hot Takes. Learn more abo...
Born in '86 with DJ Demers
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by the amazing DJ Demers from America's Got Talent and The Conan O'brien Show. They chat about interpreters at comedy shows before getti...
Bottle of Wine In the Backpack with Dr. Jody Carrington
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined once again by fan favorite Dr. Jody Carrington. She shares how kids know exactly how to get under your skin, even if you're a...
Let's Watch TV: Reservation Dogs
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe gets real about Disney adults and Mama Fran introduces a new segment before they dive into the Hulu show Reservation Dogs. Learn more a...
Scary Stories with Doug Smith
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by the hilarious Doug Smith, and they chat about home-births, booze acne, and comedy before getting into some truly creepy ghost stories...
Let's Watch TV: God's Favorite Idiot
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe's dog slowly eats his entire house before he and Mama Fran digest the new Netflix show God's Favorite Idiot. They share their reaction ...
Bloom and Grow Radio with Maria Failla
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined again by the amazingly talented plant enthusiast Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow Radio. They chat about Maria's new book before Joe share...
Let's Watch TV: Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran get uninvited from their next family reunion for breaking HIPPA laws before they get into one of the craziest (and worst) seri...
Let's Watch TV: Selling Sunset
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Mama Fran chat about the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset. Mama Fran keeps it real and Joe gets some real estate news of his o...
Theater People with Gianmarco Soresi
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by the hilarious Gianmarco Soresi. Joe and Gianmarco chat about childhood bullies, being in the theater crowd, and middle school field-t...
Everything the Light Touches with Vera Ahiyya
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is once again joined by the Tutu Teacher herself, Vera Ahiyya. They chat about all things teacher life including the importance of librarians, dea...
Let's Watch TV: Ozark
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe gets sucked in to a show he thought he would never watch, Netflix's crime drama Ozark. Mama Fran gives her thoughts on haunted houses a...
Midwestern Boys with Charlie Berens
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get reaalllllllll midwestern when Joe is joined by the hilarious Charlie Berens. They chat about Ranch dressing, ice fishing, and all manner of...
Let's Watch TV: This Is Us
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cue the water-works as Joe and Fran watch the iconic and emotional show This Is Us. Joe is stretched to his emotional limits and Fran shares why she t...
Hand Stuff with Gaspare Randazzo
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get crazy as Joe is joined again by popular demand by Gaspare Randazzo. They talk about Hand Stuff (ASL...and prostitution), Pizza in time squa...
Farm Kids with Amber Autry
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by former farm-kid Amber Autry. They discuss the joys (and terrors) of the outdoors, growing up as a theater kid, and what kind of inter...
Let's Watch TV: The Dropout
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Fran watch Joe's favorite show thus far, the Hulu Docu-series The Dropout. Mama Fran and Joe disagree over the finer details and Joe reminds M...
Bad Gifts with Zachary Noe Towers
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by hillarious friend of the pod Zachary Noe Towers! Joe and Zachary chat about salacious pictures made with museum gift shop toys and Jo...
Definitely Not a Bully with Irene Tu
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by the very histerical Irene Tu. They discuss comedy specials and maybe being the bully in school before getting into some stories from ...
Let's Watch TV: The Ultimatum
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Fran hop on the Hot Mess Express as they watch the Netflix reality dating show The Ultimatum. Joe spits some hot-takes and Fran gets an unforg...
Creepy Kid Stories with Anjelah Johnson
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined by the multi-talented Angela Johnson. She and Joe get chatty about their spirituality before delving into some truly terrifyi...
Let's Watch TV: Bridgerton
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fran practices her British accent as they watch the Netflix show Bridgerton. Fran talks about how she got real live 'Lady Whistledowned' an...
Strange Gifts with Emma Willmann
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined once again by the amazing Emma Willmann. They chat about embarrassing loved ones and the perils of tik-tok live videos before...
Let's Watch TV: Ted Lasso
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe and Fran dive into the hit Apple TV show Ted Lasso. Joe dies on a hill and Fran shows off her new recording space. Learn more about your...
Holes in the Floor with Gaspare Randazzo
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by hillarious New York High School teacher Gaspare Randazzo. Randazzo shares some hilarious and amazing stories from his time teaching a...
Let's Watch TV: Bad Vegan
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Fran watch yet another Netflix swindler show titled Bad Vegan. Fran's eyelashes are vindicated by the fans and Joe has some hot takes on peopl...
Bro-Code Switching with Ricci Armani
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined again by fan-favorite Ricci Armani. Joe and Ricci try their best straight impressions before getting into some absolutely wild classroom...
Let's Watch TV: Great Brittish Baking Show
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mama Fran's english accent needs work and Joe get's an insatiable craving for Focaccia Bread as they watch the classic Brittish reality sho...
Confessions of a Substitute Teacher
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe learns way too much about Star Wars from an enthusiastic student before spilling the the tea on what actually happens when the substitu...
Let's Watch TV: Love is Blind
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mama Fran almost gets robbed on air and Joe comes up with a brand new reality television idea before they get into the hot mess express tha...
Horrible Bosses with Mary Santora
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined by the incredibly funny Mary Santora and they chat about laughing through grief and growing up in cults before getting into s...
Let's Watch TV: The Real Dirty Dancing
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mama Fran wants to introduce everyone to one of her recent favorites, The Real Dirty Dancing on Fox. Joe is spiritually inspired by the bea...
Teacher Support with Dr. Jody Carrington
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined once again by the amazing Dr. Jody Carrington. They chat about how to deal with the hardest kids, what supporting teachers looks like, a...
Let's Watch TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Fran take a trip back to the late 1950's as they watch the hit Amazon Prime show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Mama Fran checks Joe on his fashio...
Cat kids with Katie Hannigan
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined by the incredibly funny Katie Hannigan. They chat about the pros and cons of falling in love at the circus before getting int...
Let's Watch TV: Stuck
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fran and Joe watch a strange show from TLC called Stuck. Mama Fran shares stories from her time working in the ER and Joe is reminded of ki...
Honest Teacher Vibes with Bri Richardson
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Joe chats with the incredibly funny TikTok sensation Bri Richardson (HonestTeacherVibes) about the pains and joys of teaching middle scho...
Let's Watch TV: Addicted to Marriage
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Mama Fran watch the crazy TLC show Addicted to Marriage. Mama Fran shares the story of how she lost her wedding ring not once but t...
Always Check the Shower
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by fan favorite Ricci Armani, to share dating horror stories! Joe and Ricci talk about how sexy a clean house can be and share their tip...
The Return of Mama Fran
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined for a rare Social Studies appearance of Mama Fran! Joe and Fran duet some catholic hymns before they get into a q&a with Fran, but the c...
Let's Watch TV: Schitt's Creek
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe introduces Fran to the cult favorite television show Schitt's Creek. Fran considers doing yoga and Joe has to deal with a sick puppy. L...
Teacher Shortages
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe has strong opinions about the Grammar Police, Anna Delvey, merit pay, and how the teacher shortage has gotten to the point where the Na...
Let's Watch TV: The Tinder Swindler
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran watch an amazing Netflix documentary called The Tindler Swindler. Joe and Fran are both riveted as they get sucked into this c...
Teaching on a Full Moon
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe gets back in the classroom in one of the most dangerous teaching scenarios, during a full moon! Throw in a bucket of maple syrup and th...
Let's Watch TV: Love on the Spectrum
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fran binges 2 seasons of a show for the first time as they watch the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum! Fran can't get enough and Joe breaks down in t...
The Super Sub
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe gets back in the classroom living that substitute teacher life! Joe's finds that his studen't have extremely refined palettes, learns how to teach...
Let's Watch TV: Cheer Season 2
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe and Fran watch the Netflix hit docu-series Cheer. Joe is here for the whole thing but Fran isn't entirely convinced, especially when it ...
Crime of the Century
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The criminals are after your pet's food! Joe falls victim to a strange crime that leads to a series of unfortunate events including a scene straight o...
Let's Watch TV: Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran watch a documentary that will completely change how you see the beloved PBS painter Bob Ross and Joe teaches Fran about ASMR. ...
Blowing Monica Nevi's Mind
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe is joined by the hilarious muggle Monica Nevi! Monica and Joe chat about how hot good-parenting is before getting into listener emails ...
Let's Watch TV: Ru Paul's Drag Race
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe finally gets a chance for payback! Just as Fran made him watch her favorite show the Bachelor, Joe returns the favor and they watch Ru Paul's drag...
Muggle Mind Blown with Ricci Armani
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined for a second week in a row by the amazing Ricci Armani. Ricci gets his mind blown as socialite nation sends in some of the most unbeliev...
Let's Watch TV: Golden Girls
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To honor the amazing life and work of Betty White, Fran and Joe watch a classic Golden Girls episode. Joe gets offended at Fran's lack of familiarity ...
Crazy Covid stories with Ricci Armani
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe takes a trip to a naked beach with his great and hilarious muggle-friend Ricci Armani! Then they discuss all the things you can find at ...
Let's Watch TV: Dance Moms
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Fran explore the line between inspiration and abuse as they watch the wild Lifetime reality show Dance Moms. Learn more about your ...
Animal Fails
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe recounts his first week with a brand new golden-retriever puppy named Mack, and notices a few similarities to training a puppy and teac...
Let's Watch TV: Abbot Elementary
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the final Let's Watch TV of 2021, Joe and Fran watch a brand new show on ABC called Abbot Elementary! The show is about a group of teachers dealing...
Let's Watch TV: A Castle for Christmas
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe breaks into the gummies to get through A Castle for Christmas, a new Netflix movie starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes. Jeff makes a guest appe...
The 12 Gays of Christmas (Crossover)
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Joe rings in the holiday season by sharing a podcast he was recently featured on called the "12 Gays of Christmas" with Bryan Moylan....