Jumping The Shuttle: A Family Matters Podcast

What ever happened to dinner parties? What do you call good whiplash? And what really matters this season? We do something by answering these questions more as we watch Season 2, Episode 25 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through ...

WE DID IT AGAIN FOLKS! We trudged through another season of this godforsaken show, and what do we have to show for it? Some highs (legally), some lows (definitely), and some math (professionally). We’re wrappin’ up another season of Family Matters, ya dingus.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the las...

Who's the best boy who ever put on a pair of glasses? How many movies did this episode inspire? And who wants some Tang? We go ape over these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 1 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards thro...

What do Dairy Queen and air moisture have in common? Why are people still climbing on that roof? And what took Steve so long to get to the science bullshit? We hover over these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 2 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode fir...

How many dogs? How much for cats? And what in the name of God and Wisconsin is a Munchie? We answer these questions and more as we take another giant leap into Step By Step Season 1, Episode 2. (Yes, that's not the show we normally talk about on this podcast. Yes, it does feature an important character from Family Matters. Yes, we were allegedly enjoying some nontraditional podcast fuel as we watched and recorded.) Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running netwo...

What antiquated ‘90s technology is Lieu using to tether (tether?!) Carl? Why is John ranting about the video games? And what fast food crime is Carl complicit in? We order up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 3 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch t...

What's the secret origin of Urkel's time travel device? Who's stuck holding the horse? And how many times do you have to be electrocuted before your heart gives out? We find out the answers to these questions and more as we sink deeper and deeper and deeper into Season 3, Episode 4 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that...

Is is safer or more dangerous to stick Steve on his own island? What culture did they harmfully stereotype this week? And what 1940s film star do all the kids know and love? We bogart all the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 5 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously -...

How are court cases decided? What do The West Wing, Superman, and Smucker's jelly jars have in common? And who's suing Alex and John? We cross-examine the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 6 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first an...

What's the only crime Urkelbot is guilty of? Can you fit a famous dancer in your pocket? And what's the sound of one hand smashing violently into a typewriter? We lock up the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 7 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the l...

What famous NBA exclamation was stolen from this show? Is Steve the dog in this movie? And what hot new TikTok product is flooding the streets (and the sheets)? We package the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 8 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the ...

What's your favorite meat frisbee? How old is Baja Blast? And what CAN'T you put sweet and sour sauce on? We answer these questions and more as we chew on Season 3, Episode 9 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through nearly te...

How do you poop in space? Why can’t we have more than one good scene? And which character understands sports better than we do? We announce the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 10 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our...

Who will be the last Winslow standing? What happens if you don't eat your vegetables? And how many people does it take to be "alone?" We answer these questions and more as we dream our way through Season 3, Episode 11 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode firs...

What’s the best math song? Which pocket food travels best? And what REALLY happens when the chips are down? We drag these questions through the dirt as we watch Season 3, Episode 12 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through nearly t...

Who's being targeted by this episode? What's your wrestling name? And in which Chili's should we be feeling this God? We answer these questions and more as we pray on Season 3, Episode 13 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards thr...

What’s the easiest pie? Does anything good happen in January? And who cut the shit out of this episode? We cheat our way through these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 14 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through nea...

Why is it fun when Ferris Bueller does it? Which one is your favorite Day of Christmas? And what person who wants to kill The Bride do we see for the first and last time this episode? We answer these questions and more as we boost Season 3, Episode 15 of Family Matters. Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is...

What separates the Alfs from the Meegos? Is a hotdog a sandwich? And what’s the best way to learn geography? We map out the answers to these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 16 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards throu...

Is this our most anticipated John Rants About the Movies ever? Where do you stand on invisible pimple popping? And what are we gonna do with all this goop? We slip ’n slide through these questions and more as we watch Season 3, Episode 17 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last ...