Because It Was On
Because It Was On is the ultimate podcast for sitcom lovers. BIWO is like that fancy film podcast, but for people who like to talk about that episode of 'Saved by the Bell' where Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills. Join hosts Jessica and Zach as they explore the most memorable episodes of beloved television classics. With insightful analysis, Jessica and Zach unravel the social politics tucked into 22 minute TV shows. Tune in for engaging discussions and a nostalgic journey through the zany world of sitcoms.
Episodes
65 episodes
Hot Jeffrey Dahmer Fights Sexy Ted Bundy: Interview with the Vampire
Jessica and Zach discuss AMC's Interview with the Vampire.
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1:40:25
Kevin Can, By Popular Demand, F Himself
We're back, baby! This week Jessica and Zach talk about AMC's Kevin Can F Himself after dozens of listener requests. Thank you all for your patience during our unannounced break.
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1:16:44
American Horror Story: Coven is Not a Sitcom
Jessica plays her birthday card and we sit down and talked about Season 3 of American Horror Story
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1:15:49
It's Lemon Chicken All the Way Down
Jessica and Zach are back on their bullshit with another Everybody Loves Raymond Episode. This time it's all about canisters.Season 2, Episode 15: Marie's MeatballsSeason 5, Episode 19: The Canister
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1:14:24
Guy Love: A Love Between Two Guys
Episodes Watched This Week:Scrubs -S6E6 - "My Musical"Scrubs -S5E4 - "My Jiggly Balls"Scrubs - S1E8 - "My 15 Minutes"Scrubs - S7E8 - "My Manhood"Boy Meets World- S4E11 - "An Affair To Forget"Boy Meets World- S5.E...
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1:22:32
The Trial of Lois Malcomsmom
Jessica and Zach convene proceedings to answer the incredibly important question: Is Lois from Malcolm in the Middle a good mother?
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1:32:41
Disney Tweens and Exceptional Girls feat. Dr. Christina Hodel
Jessica and Zach talk with very special guest Dr. Christina Hodel about Disney Channel's decade of the tween. Check out Christina Hodel's website here!
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1:19:04
Punky's Inferno
Jessica and Zach take a journey into the hellish psychological thriller that is The Perils of Punky (S2:E6&7) of Punky Brewster.
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1:26:33
High Fi
Our second annual 4/20 episode where Jessica and Zach review a series of sitcom episodes with strong Just Say No messages: Archie Bunker's Place- Season 4, Episode 21The Facts of Life- S...
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1:17:02
Mulaney: We'll Allow It, But Watch Yourself!
This week Jessica and Zach talk about John Mulaney's short-lived sitcom from 2012!
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1:14:43
Wearing Oneself as One Might Wear a Glove: Hand to Gland Combat in Sitcoms
Folks, we're talking about private intimate time this week. Can't really say more without the algorithm being mean to us. Shows Discussed:That 70s Show, "Happy JackDinosaurs, Dirty DancingSeinfeld, "The Contes...
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1:21:51
Millennial Gray's Anatomy
Bring your ironic mustache's and cigarette jeans cuz it's millennial week! Jessica and Zach talk about the Millennial generation's impact on sitcoms and sitcoms impact on the Millennial generation.
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1:56:28
Two Dates to Prom
Happy Valentines Day! This week Jessica and Zach discuss one of the basic bedrocks of the sitcom genres: agreeing to two dates at the same time!Episodes Watched:The Brady Bunch, S4E18: "The Subject was Noses"The Brady Bunch,...
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1:16:57
Yada Yada Yada Feminism: Elaine from Seinfeld
This week on Because It Was On Jessica and Zach talk about one of their favorite sitcom characters of all time: Elaine Benes from Seinfeld. Is her character sponge worthy for feminism? Find out!
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1:09:54
Gen X and Sitcoms: Daria, Alf, and Cultural Depression
Join hosts Zachary and Jessica on a nostalgic journey through the history of Generation X as they delve into the iconic sitcoms that defined an era. In this episode of "Because It Was On," we explore the cultural impact of beloved shows like Da...
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1:36:05
And Boomer Goes the Dynamite (We're Back!)
We're back, baby! This week we take a look at the history of Boomers as seen through the lens of sitcoms. All in the Family, Family Ties, Bewitched, M*A*S*H, Roseanne, Maude, and so much more!
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2:02:55
Update! See You in the New Year!
Jessica and I got left at the altar so we joined a convent. Will we take our vows and marry Christ or will we return to the podcast life? Find out, next season on Because It Was On.
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Zach Forces Jessica to Watch Los Espookys
Zach pulls his birthday card and chooses to do a Los Espookys episode. Los Espooky's is a bilingual comedy about a group of friends in Mexico City who run a business that pulls off Scooby Doo-style haunting hoaxes for members of the commu...
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1:15:00
Dr. Huxtable and the Fresh Prince ft. Dr. Brian Garrett of "Grab Your Y"
Check Out Brian's Linktree including his new podcast!Episodes Watched this Week:Fresh PrinceS1 E6 "Mistaken Identity"S1 E17 "The Ethnic Tip"S2 E7 "The B...
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1:55:19
Saved by the Heeeeeelll: Zack Morris Morris Must Be Stopped
Jessica and Zach discuss Saved By the Bell: Season 3, Episode 26, "Mystery Weekend. Check Out Our Patreon! Jake F: Jake found themself mistakenly el...
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1:30:56
That Episode of King of Queens Where Jerry Stiller Has a Heart Attack on Halloween
LEMON ICES!!!Thank you to our supporters on Patreon!Our Supporters:This week, Coates found themself trapped inside a massive balloon.James D's new job as a super pogo stick tester had its ups and downs.<...
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1:36:05
That Episode of Boy Meets World Where They Do a Scream Parody
It's Spoooooktober! Join Zach and Jessica as they discuss Season 5, Episode 17 of Boy Meets World and all the Freudian hijinks within.
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1:56:28