Because It Was On

Apr 29 2024 143
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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.

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Apr 29 2024 77 mins  
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- Season 1, Episode 13Punky Brewster- Season 2, Episode 8Home Improvement- Season 7, Episode 16Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (thi

Mulaney: We'll Allow It, But Watch Yourself!

Mar 18 2024 74 mins  
This week Jessica and Zach talk about John Mulaney's short-lived sitcom from 2012!Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Wearing Oneself as One Might Wear a Glove: Hand to Gland Combat in Sitcoms

Mar 04 2024 81 mins  
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 Contest"Friends, "The One with the Sharks"Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this i

Millennial Gray's Anatomy

Feb 20 2024 116 mins  
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.Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Two Dates to Prom

Feb 12 2024 76 mins  
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, S5E18: "Two Petes in a Pod"The Partridge Family, S4E6: "Double Trouble"Saved by the Bell, S2E6, "Blind Dates:"Cheers, S

Yada Yada Yada Feminism: Elaine from Seinfeld

Feb 05 2024 69 mins  
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!Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Gen X and Sitcoms: Daria, Alf, and Cultural Depression

Jan 29 2024 96 mins  
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 Daria, Alf, Friends, and 30 Rock, examining how they not only entertained but also shaped the worldview and humor of an entire gener

And Boomer Goes the Dynamite (We're Back!)

Jan 22 2024 122 mins  
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!Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Update! See You in the New Year!

Nov 27 2023 3 mins  
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.Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)FacebookInstagram

Zach Forces Jessica to Watch Los Espookys

Nov 14 2023 75 mins  
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 community. Support the Show.Please consider supporting the show on Patreon.Follow us on social media:TikTok (this is where we are most active!)Fac