The Old Young Ones on Radio Misfits

By: Jon Clarke & Howie Weingarten
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  • Summary

  • Once in every lifetime comes a show like this. 40 years after the series left the BBC, Jon Clarke and Howie Weingarten welcome special guests to rewatch every episode of the classic Rik Mayall, Lise Mayer, and Ben Elton punk sitcom. 12 episodes of screaming, non sequiturs, random musical acts and the worst puppets you’ve ever seen.
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Episodes
  • The Old Young Ones – Epilogue

    The Old Young Ones – Epilogue
    Oct 15 2024
    The Old Young Ones got old. Jon and Howie look back at the experience of rewatching all 12 episodes of the BBC cult show. They discuss how their opinions have changed after 30 years, how the guests gave new perspectives and where to go next. [Ep14]
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    53 mins
  • The Old Young Ones – Summer Holiday

    The Old Young Ones – Summer Holiday
    Sep 30 2024
    "The Young One"s end here. Jon and Howie welcome back Joe Pakovits (with corrected audio levels) to discuss the cruel tone the characters take, the final new set and the cutaways that push the envelope even for this series. Plus, Lenny Henry as Hitler, the mystery of Elephant Head, and how a bank robbery can get too busy. [Ep13]
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Old Young Ones – Sick

    The Old Young Ones – Sick
    Sep 16 2024
    "The Young Ones" break their 2 episodes per show rules to create 3 episodes this show! Author and "Tonight Show" writer Mike Drucker joins Jon and Howie to revisit the show after seeing it once 15 years ago. They discuss the story structure similarity to "Family Guy", the meta break that stays cracked throughout the episode and where Brian Damage ranks among Alexei Sayle performances. Plus, the magic of Vyvyans' mother, the targeting of hit BBC shows and how a perfect joke doesn't need context. [Ep12]
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    1 hr and 8 mins

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