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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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Send us a text This week Jessica and Zach take a look at a forgotten favorite: Bosom Buddies! A Young Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari are "forced" to dress as women to live in the women-only Susan B Anthony Hotel. But going after cheap rent doesn't really explain why they're wearing women's underwear. Jessica and Zach discuss. Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebo...
Send us a text Jessica and Zach are back, baby! This week they discuss the Womanizer Trope. Thank you for your patience during our hiatus. It's been a hell of a year. We're back and will continue our biweekly schedule. Episodes Watched This Week: Fonzie: Happy Days S3E10: A Date with Fonzie S4E1 (2+3 recommended): Fonzie Loves Pinky Sam Malone: Cheers S3E19: Behind Every Great Man S4E4: The Groom Wore Clearisil S4E11: Don Juan is Hell Charlie: Two and a...
Send us a text Jessica and Zach discuss AMC's Interview with the Vampire. Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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. Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text Jessica plays her birthday card and we sit down and talked about Season 3 of American Horror Story Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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 Meatballs Season 5, Episode 19: The Canister Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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.E3 "It's Not You It's Me|} BMW- S6.E16 My Baby Valentine BMW- S3.E3 What I Meant to Say Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text Jessica and Zach convene proceedings to answer the incredibly important question: Is Lois from Malcolm in the Middle a good mother? Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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! Disney Channel’s Extraordinary Girls book American Foulbrood Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text Jessica and Zach take a journey into the hellish psychological thriller that is The Perils of Punky (S2:E6&7) of Punky Brewster. Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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 (this is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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 Jack Dinosaurs, Dirty Dancing Seinfeld, "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 is where we are most active!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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, S4E16: "Cliffs Big Score" Community, S4E8: "Herstory of Dance" Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Fo...
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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 generation. From relatable characters to memorable catchphrases, Zachary and Jessica reminisce about the shows th...
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
Send us a text 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!) Facebook Instagram
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