He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother

"ALF plots the removal of Willie's visiting brother Neal (Jim J. Bullock) after ALF is made not to leave his attic apartment at any time"It's new character time at the Tanner residence and time for Willie's family to get the once over as his naive, newly divorced brother to make himself comfortable in the bum grooves ALF has so carefully worn in over the years. Similarly in the groove are your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews. Sibling hilarity all the way...except for some of it. Because as they say "He Ain't Willie He's Willie's Brother's Willie!" Want more sidebar 'Splaining in your eyes and ears and your brother beyond? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain

"In an effort to curb ALF's cotton addiction, Willie holds a support group meeting in his living room."Yes, can you believe it? ALF is on the gear and we're clearly all going to learn a very important lesson in whatever the lesson is about throughout this one. Not listening in the slightest and stuffing themselves with old couch foam are your eternal hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews. Burp. Excuse us. Want more sidebar 'Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/

"After another visit from Larry, ALF subjects the Tanners to a barrage of unwanted psychoanalysis"Yes, the Melmacian Mind-Mangler has a new obsession of the week - which does not go unnoticed for once - and it is analysing the Tanner family. But oh such riches in their quirks and neuroses! How could anyone resist probing into Willie? Even your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are slipping on their white coats and pondering with the best of them. They always were Jung at heart. Want more sidebar 'Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/

"Using Willie's home computer, ALF discovers and becomes addicted to making stock-market deals."Remember when being online seemed like a good idea? Us neither but its ALF's window to the outside world - and all of its lovely money. Frankly everything that happens in this episode is Willie's fault so business as usual for your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews as they look hopefully at their Patreon link. 'What IS that Patreon link' you ask? Why its https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/ and is full of lots of exclusive podcasts and videos.

"ALF is worried about Willie when a criminal resembling him is profiled on a crime-stopper TV show."As we've discovered over three seasons, Willie Tanner is a lot of things but could he be a bigamist swindler? That's the question on everyone's lips - plus whatever ALF has instead of lips - in this fun, multiple Willie-themed show. Can Ben Baker and John Matthews handle all those Willies? As if you well need to ask. All will become clear - as will special guest David Alan Grier - in this new edition of ALFsplaining. Want more sidebar 'Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/

"ALF is accidentally photographed by a tabloid photographer."Or is that a lie? Well, no but it does bring up a trope that has plagued us since episode one - how does nobody notice ALF sticking his hooter through the kitchen portal every single episode? Your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews are sneaking in your van to eat all your film in this romp featuring our absolutely favourite ALF thing - Willie making up increasing amounts of old bollocks to get out of a situation the alien has put him in. Damn you paparazzo!Want more sidebar Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/https://www.patreon.com/houseofsplain/

"ALF earns the right to babysit Eric."You asked - so we did! Although please don't call us (your hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews) 'baby', that is a private name between us and our lord ALF. And would you believe it we're onto talking about the fourth and final series of the US sitcom about the hairy houseguest from space. And after a kind of rough season 3 we're very much hoping for calmer weather here. Just don't let ALF lose a baby or anything. Oh. Well, we're sure it will be fine....Want more sidebar 'Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: https://www.patreon.com/c/houseofsplain/

The second part of our look back at the entire third series of ALF and this very podcast presented by Double Sided Heavy Duty 3m Clear Sticky Tape (Unbranded) gets round to the listeners' questions. As ever, you played a blinder with some eye-opening, funny and smart missives inquiring about all things Shumway from past, present and future. And maybe some of the smells too. Note: If this is your first time to ALFsplaining - for crikey's sake - don’t start with this one! Its a looser chat than our usual edited reviews but it'll be the last one until September so hear all the others first and build up to it. Want more sidebar Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtraAnd for all your Double Sided Heavy Duty 3m Clear Sticky Tape (Unbranded) needs, please buy Double Sided Heavy Duty 3m Clear Sticky Tape (Unbranded)

Can that really be another full season of the Old ALFer's adventures done? What will Ben Baker and John Matthews do when its over? Well, the same old nonsense probably which is on full display in this special looking at the third run of both ALF and ALFsplaining which is only slightly in the shadow of powdered egg and child endangerment. Its such a big season to discuss that we've split this into two parts so join us next week for even more hoof-gazing and your personal questions! NOTE: This was recorded before we learned of the sad death of Anne Schedeen although we remain huge fans throughout. R.I.P. to a great actress.Want more sidebar Splaining in your eyes and ears and other extremities? Join the Orbit Guard here and support us doing this madness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ALFsplainingExtra

Its another very special ALFsplaining, friends! And, despite everything, Ben Baker and John Matthews are being trusted with a guest! Someone who was actually on screen in "ALF" too! ...and not even Sassy Plumber Number Three or anything but an ongoing character!Josh Blake has quickly become one of our favourites in season three of ALF with his increased role as Jake Ochmonek, the streetwise nephew of the Tanner's gawdy but loveable neighbours.He's worked with some of the biggest names in the business and popped up in shows like "The Wonder Years", "Home Improvement" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". We spent an hour in his company recently and he was happy to answer all our questions and give his own personal take on everything from the supposed on set dramas to being a recognised child actor - not to mention what happens when you stop being one.For this interview in full video visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGgX95TPapw&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGgX95TPapw&or join the Patreon for your very own hi-def downloadable copy., along with hours of extra bonus content on all things ALF extended universe. https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra