I’m Watching: Season One and Two of Scandal with Becca Ramos

The show isn’t pretentious, the characters are! Comedian Tim Platt joins Anita to discuss what not to say to a Frasier fan at the bar, why the most beautiful relationship on the show isn’t a romantic one, the undeniable chemistry between Niles and Roz, the pot brownie episode, Sir Derek Jacobi, and lessons about fatherhood from Martin Crane. I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew jumping the shark could be this fun? Comedian Ashley Ray joins Anita to discuss Scandal season 5-7’s most shocking deaths, favorite Susan Ross lines, best fictional presidential candidates, the resurrection of B613, The Liberty Report with Sally Langston, evil Olivia Pope, and reasons never to trust Cyrus Beene. Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Langston has committed a sin! Sydney Battle and Anita discuss their favorite Scandal moments from seasons 3-4 including Sally Langston’s shocking fight with Daniel Douglas, Eli Pope’s iconic “you have to be twice as good” monologue, Mellie and her moonshine, Lena Dunham’s guest appearance, and the evolution of Quinn and Huck’s relationship. Sydney also pitches her dream Scandal role as Olivia Pope’s evil sister and explains why she’s Team Fitz. Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider it handled. Welcome to El Barrio host and Las Culturistas producer Becca Ramos joins Anita to discuss Judy Smith: the real life fixer and inspiration for Olivia Pope’s character, best season 1 and 2 monologues, lover of liberty Sally Langston, the wig work in flashback scenes, and how magical it was to be on Twitter during the show’s run. Becca also explains why she’s Team Jake! Check out Becca’s podcast Welcome To El Barrio Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Watching on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew watching Frasier could be so athletic? Comedian and illustrator Branson Reese waxes nostalgic about jumping up and down in his basement after school watching the Crane boys on TV. He and Anita also discuss why Woody Harrelson’s episode was the best Cheers cameo, the thrill of must see TV in the 90’s, and what it was like doing a Frasier-themed D&D game on the Rude Tales of Magic podcast. Check out Rude Tales Of Magic I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When performing artist and ensemble member of the Neo-Futurists Alé Ramirez moved home to take care of his mother, he didn’t expect them to bond over Frasier. The experience inspired him to create the play SPINOFF, which explores how he and his mom bonded over the show as he took on the role of caregiver. He joins Anita to discuss his new play, what sets Frasier apart from other 90’s sitcoms, and unpack what it means to care for someone. Get tickets for SPINOFF here I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG + Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blazers, a forensic psychologist, and a very special television led Kat Toledo through a Frasier portal. She joins Anita to discuss her journey, does an astrology reading on the Crane Boys, and shares her experience writing a Frasier spec script. Kat also flexes her dream analysis skills and describes joining an Astrology Clown ensemble. Kat Toledo on IG I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG Anita on Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Frasier Crane and Jenna Jameson have in common? Molly Lambert joins Anita to discuss her new podcast JennaWorld, the rise of the adult film industry in the ‘90s, Frasier Sleepers, why Martin Crane is sexy, why Frasier Crane is not sexy, why we love Roz, and what ‘90s TV sex has done to our brains. They also explore why call-in radio shows are so intimate and find commonalities between podcasters and adult film stars. Listen to JennaWorld I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG Anita on Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watching Frasier versus studying it are two very different things. Actor Anders Keith joins Anita to share how he landed the role of Niles Crane’s son, David in the Frasier revival. He also discusses what Frasier episodes he watched to get into character and what he would ask David Hyde Pierce if he had the chance.  I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG Anita on Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s almost Frasier Friday, at least according to Letterbox’d Mia Lee Vicino! She joins Anita to discuss how The Simpsons led her to Frasier, why Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope is actually a feature length Frasier episode, and shares how she’s gotten her friends to join the Frasier army. Later on, Mia reveals what she thinks Frasier and Niles’ Letterboxd Four Favorites would be.  Mia on Letterboxd I’m Listening on Facebook Anita on IG Anita on Twitter Like the show? Rate I’m Listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices