'Night, Mr. Walters!: A Taxi Podcast

After one argument too many, Louie's mother has gone into a rest home.  Try as he might, Louie can't get over the desperate loneliness he feels without his beloved ma.  Will he be able to convince her to come home?  Can Alex help save Louie from himself?  And why was a prominent TV journalist the bane of Father Malone's existence?  HP and Father Malone are on the case as they discuss season 3 episode 14, "Louie's Mother".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

A dissatisfied Jim embarks on a journey of self-improvement, in an attempt at achieving his life's ambition.  It won't be easy, but Jim wants this mystery goal more than anything.  Will Jim achieve his dream?  How will the cabbies react?  And is it true that too much TV rots your brain?  HP and Father Malone dive right in as they discuss season 3 episode 13, "Zen And The Art Of Cab Driving".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Bad news for Tony; he's suffered one knockout too many, and his boxing license is taken away.  But he can't bear the thought of quitting the sport he loves, so he concocts a plan to fight under another name.  Will Alex and the other cabbies be able to convince him not to fight?  Can Tony make peace with leaving boxing behind?  And does this episode really represent the true origin of Cheers?  HP and Father Malone consider these questions and more, as they discuss season 3 episode 12, "Out Of Commission".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

A chance run-in with an old high school rival has left Elaine feeling angry and pitied.  To compensate, she invents a fake boyfriend, and Alex volunteers to play this role on a dinner date with the hated former classmate.  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss this unusually relatable episode, season 3, episode 11, "Elaine's Old Friend".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

After snooping around in a lost briefcase of a Broadway-adjacent fare, Bobby and the rest of the cabbies concoct a plan to crash a celebrity-filled party on a boat.  But what will they find when they get there?  Will they get to rub elbows with the Broadway elite?  Can Bobby get his sea-sickness under control?  Or is this all just an Eyes Wide Shut-esque descent into perversion?  HP and Father Malone consider the possibilities as they discuss season 3, episode 10, "The Costume Party".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

There's trouble in the garage, as the boss's wife (played by the wonderful Eileen Brennan) is out to destroy a cabbie's life to make her husband jealous.  But she decides that choosing Louie this time will really drive her husband crazy.  Will Louie survive?  Can Alex figure out a way to get him out of this?  And is Anacin still sold in pharmacies?  HP and Father Malone delve into these questions, and more, as they discuss season 3, episode 9, "Thy Boss's Wife".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

After inheriting his grandmother's secret recipe, Latka decides to go into business for himself and become the next big name in the cookie biz.  His cookies are a big hit with the other cabbies, but there's a secret ingredient that complicates matters.  Will Alex get to the bottom of it?  How low will Louie sink to try and influence Elaine?  And how does Famous Amos figure into all of this?  HP and Father Malone take on these and other questions, as they discuss season 3, episode 8, "Latka's Cookies".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Inspired by a recent trip to the mountains to shoot a commercial, Bobby organizes a manly-man trip to a remote cabin with Tony, Alex and Jim.  No electricity, no heat, no plumbing?  What could go wrong?  Everything.  HP and Father Malone trace the extent of their folly as they discuss season 3, episode 7, "Call Of The Mild".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

After losing yet another role, Bobby gives up acting (again).  Tony, believing he has the look that casting directors are after, coaxes Bobby into being his manager.  Can Bobby develop Tony into a viable actor?  Will looks beat out talent?  And just how big is the cockroach that plagues Louie?  HP and Father Malone set out to find answers as they discuss season 3, episode 6, "The Ten Percent Solution".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Jim is summoned to his childhood home in Boston, to reconnect with the family he's lost touch with.  Much to the surprise of the other cabbies, Jim's family is very wealthy, and the possibility of an inheritance hangs in the air.  How will Jim handle seeing his estranged father (played brilliantly by Victor Buono)?  Will Alex be able to resist the charms of Jim's sister Lila?  And just where in the Boston area is Jim from?  HP and Father Malone ponder these questions and more, as they discuss season 3, episode 5, "Going Home".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

After yet another tough breakup for Elaine, Tony thinks he's found the perfect man for her.  But her new beau Kirk has his romantic sights set on another cabbie.  How will Tony navigate this tricky situation?  Will Alex lend a hand?  And how good is Latka's Tony impersonation?  HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 3, episode 4, "Elaine's Strange Triangle".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Alex receives some shocking news - his daughter is getting married in New York, but somehow he hasn't been invited to the wedding!  With Elaine there to support him, he finds his way to the ceremony, and resolves to confront his ex-wife Phyllis (played by comedy legend Louise Lasser).  Will Alex get to the bottom of this snub?  Can Alex and Phyllis put their differences aside for their daughter's sake?  And are video games a true sign of societal improvement?  HP and Father Malone delve into these mysteries, as they discuss season 3, episode 3, "Fathers of the Bride".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Tony's sister Monica (played by the voice of Marge Simpson, Julie Kavner) has come back to New York, moving on from a divorce.  Despite Tony's best efforts, she finds herself falling for the flaky yet earnest charms of Jim Ignatowski.  Will their relationship survive the relentless meddling of the brutish Tony?  Can Monica see the sweetness behind Jim's addled exterior?  And is Julie Kavner actually from New York?  HP and Father Malone dig into these questions, and more, as they discuss season 3, episode 2, "Tony's Sister and Jim".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Season 3 kicks off with yet another chapter in Louie and Zena's tumultuous relationship.  To no one's surprise, Louie is taking Zena for granted, but Zena just might have had enough of his shenanigans.  HP and Father Malone try to make sense of this odd pairing as they discuss season 3, episode 1, "Louie's Rival".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

A chance visit from Fantasy Island's Hervé Villechaize puts the cabbies in an unusually reflective mood.  Each person has a fantasy that they want to share with the others.  What form will these fantasies take?  Do any of them make any real sense?  And why is Alex obsessed with sniffing his date's hair?   HP and Father Malone delve into these mysteries, as they discuss the two-part season 2 finale, "Fantasy Borough".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Elaine and the cabbies hatch a plan to put her art know-how to good use.  They're going to pool their money and make a killing at an art auction.  Will the cabbies make good on their plan, for once?  Can there really be a true "sure thing"?  And what does their taste in art say about the cabbies?  HP and Father Malone ponder these questions, and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 22, "Art Work".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

After a transformative experience on a ski trip, Alex is all about facing his fears.  Despite the other cabbie's concerns, Alex wants to test his limits more and more.  But how far is too far?  Will Alex ever satisfy his hunger for thrill seeking?  And how does the music of Stephen Sondheim figure into any of this?  HP and Father Malone attempt to answer these questions, as they discuss season 2, episode 21, "Alex Jumps Out Of An Airplane".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

Something needs to be done about all the busted and old cabs in the garage.  Newly-elected shop steward Elaine must come to an agreement with Louie to avert a prolonged cabbie strike.  But how far will she go to protect cabbie lives?  Will Louie take advantage of Elaine in the process?  And just what is the difference between Chinese and Polynesian cuisine?  HP and Father Malone delve into these mysteries, as they discuss the two-part season 2 episode, "Shut It Down".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

In a rare bit of luck, Bobby crosses paths with Nora Chandliss, the most powerful actor's manager in New York.  But his luck turns sour when he learns that she wants more than just a professional relationship.  Will Bobby follow his conscience?  How far will he go to achieve his acting dreams?  And since when is Reiger so enamored with skiing?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 19, "What Price Bobby?"Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com

A woman from Latka's home country drops into his life unexpectedly, but long-held prejudices threaten to upend Latka's happiness.  Will Latka find a way to true love?  What is an automat?  And is Tommy the finest bartender in New York?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 18, "Guess Who's Coming For Brefnish?"Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.comFather Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail: hpmusicplace@gmail.com