The Loaded Goat

Feb 18 2024 175 ep. 26 mins 27

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Aaron Tallent and Chris Cordingley break down each episode of "The Andy Griffith Show", providing tidbits on the show and cast, and creating and debunking conspiracy theories.

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Banjo-Playing Deputy

Feb 18 2024 31 mins

We close out season five with an episode where Jerry Van Dyke auditions to replace Don Knotts.

Opie and the Carnival

Feb 11 2024 20 mins

We enter the post-Don Knotts era with a clever episode that makes us ponder what would happen if Barney were here.

Opie Flunks Arithmetic

Feb 04 2024 18 mins

We say goodbye to Don Knotts as a TAGS regular as Aaron and Chris try to make sense of how television icons left shows in 1965.

The Luck of Newton Monroe

Jan 28 2024 25 mins

Don Rickles guest stars as a memorable character who has bad luck and Aaron and Chris discuss the fly scene and what would happen if The Andy Griffith Show ever had a "very special episode".

The Arrest of the Fun Girls

Jan 21 2024 21 mins

The Fun Girls are back for the last time and Aaron and Chris bid them farewell.

Aunt Bee's Invisible Beau

Jan 14 2024 21 mins

Clara starts meddling and Aunt Bee tells a little white lie in an episode that is well-done, but cringe-worthy.

Opie's Newspaper

Jan 07 2024 12 mins

Opie and Howie start a newspaper and then try a new approach to sell copies that has Andy, Barney, and Aunt Bee scrambling all over town.

The Case of the Punch in the Nose

Dec 31 2023 19 mins

Barney decides to pursue an assault charge from the 1940s that nearly divides the town and Aaron gives a recap that sounds like a tongue-twister.

Guest in the House

Dec 24 2023 21 mins

While Barney is away, Andy's cousin by marriage comes to visit and things get a bit awkward with Helen.

TV or Not TV

Dec 17 2023 21 mins

A television writer comes to Mayberry saying he wants to do a show on Andy, but things are not right. Aaron and Chris discuss if there ever was an old redeye flight from LAX to Raleigh and if $10 bill are the main cash currency at the Mayberry Bank.