What “Very Special Episode” Impacted You the Most?

We reminisce over our favorite sitcoms and their “Very Special Episodes.” And how often are you jealous of your friends, and what should you do about it?

Check out this episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

What Sitcom Episode left it’s mark on you?

Very Special Episodes — the ones in which a TV series would take a break from its regularly scheduled programming to deal with a difficult or controversial subject are as old as television itself.

We spend the half hour reminiscing about some of the Very Special Episodes that left an impression on us: 

• Maude – the abortion episodes
• When Designing Women tackled AIDs 
• When Jessie Spano got addicted to caffeine on Saved by the Bell 
• Diff’rent Strokes and pedophilia 
• Full House and child abuse

Is it ok to have Friend Envy?

Whether it’s about career advancements or vacations – it’s very normal to have friend envy. The question is: what do you do about it?

Headlining at The Laughing Tap

Headlining at the Laughing tap this weekend is Ismael Loutfi:

“Ismael Loutfi is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor from Central Florida. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers, and This Week at the Cellar. Ismael wrote for the critically acclaimed  Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on Netflix for 2 years, as well as NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. In 2022 he released his first Comedy Central Special, “SOUND IT OUT” on Youtube. He lives in New York City.”
Get your tickets here.

Reminder: There are 27 Days Until Wisconsin’s Spring Election.

• See what’s on your ballot here. 
• You can register to vote online until March 15th, at your minicap clerk’s office until March 31st and in person on April 4th at your polling place. Register or check your registration here. 
• Deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 30th – request yours here.