I'm Listening : A Frasier Podcast with Anita Flores

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

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

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

Listen, we love our dads, and you’re going to hear about it! Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) host Jamie Loftus joins Anita to discuss the season 2 finale of the Frasier revival, tender Martin Crane moments, heartwarming dad stories, and what men can learn from the Crane boys about opening up emotionally. 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

Bulldog is into guys, Gil is still with Deb, and Cafe Nervosa has couches now! New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Campbell joins Anita to discuss Frasier and Freddy's trip to Seattle, Bulldog's coming out, and the emotional scene at McGinty's. They also swap Kelsey Grammer stories and make a case for a Gil/Bulldog spin off show. 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

Let’s get farcical! Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) joins Anita to discuss similarities and differences between the latest episode of the Frasier revival and “The Ski Lodge.” They talk about parallels between Cafe Nervosa and Mahoney’s Bar. They also decide what kind of pet could fill the Eddie shaped hole in the show. 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

Amy Sedaris bares a striking resemblance to Anita’s therapist. Perhaps she should talk about this in therapy! Ben Rosen returns to the pod to discuss Amy’s role as Dr. Stathos, Frasier and Alan’s hijinks, and why it’s time to stop comparing Freddy and Martin. They theorize which Frasier characters would get along with Strangers with Candy’s Jerri Blank, Principal Blackman, and Chuck Noblet. Anita also pitches an I’m Listening Patreon show, and she wants to know what you think. DM @anitajewtina on IG or Twitter if it’s something you’d be interested in. 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

And a good Ham Day Eve to you! Yo Gabba Gabba Land writer Alrinthea Carter returns to the pod to discuss episodes 1 and 2 of the season 2 Frasier revival with Anita. They break down their favorite/least favorite moments from the ham filled season premiere and the Valentine’s Day themed second episode. Anita also shares the emotional moment she came face to face with Kelsey Grammer and Alrinthea geeks out over meeting the legendary James Burrows. 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

Renowned winemaker and sommelier André Mack has always found that the greatest foil to pretension is humor. He joins Anita to share how Frasier gave him the courage to walk into a wine store for the first time. They also discuss adjectives to use for wine that will make you sound smarter and André explains why Roz is a Sauvignon blanc. Check out André’s book 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK correspondent and friend of the pod Rebecca Shortall returns to share her thoughts on the Frasier revival with Anita. They discuss which British actors should be cast for the second season and question why no one has mentioned Freddy’s now creepy crush on his aunt Daphne. Rebecca also talks about growing up watching Nicholas Lyndhurst aka Alan Cornwall in ‘Only Fools and Horses.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why hasn’t Frasier returned to the Cheers bar in the revival? Friend of the pod John Hodgman makes a case for bringing Frasier back to his original drinking hole and demands more references to Boston other than Moose’s accent. John and Anita discuss their favorite moments from episode 9 including Frasier’s beautiful monologue about Martin and Andy Daly’s hilarious cameo. They also pitch who John should play in season 2: a rival Harvard professor who went to Yale. Later on, Judge John Hodgman enters the courtroom to settle a dispute between a husband who’s sick of hearing about David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy and his wife, who will never stop mentioning David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilith is back, but this time with no slicked back bun! Connor Ratliff joins Anita to discuss his love of ‘Cheers,’ the return of Bebe Newirth, her connection to his podcast ‘Dead Eyes,’ and Alan’s white linen suit. Could Alan be a figment of Frasier’s imagination? Connor’s got a theory. They also pitch a retired police dog that’s actually the reincarnation of Martin Crane as Frasier’s new pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Frasier to once again attempt to join an exclusive club! ‘Diss and Tell’ host Sydney Battle joins Anita to break down the highs and lows of episode 5 including the guys getting “stuck” together in the wine cellar. They also share dating woes like the time Sydney went out with a Niles-type that turned into a Frasier and Anita sang ‘Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs’ at a party infront of a former lover. Later on, they discuss the overlap between people who like Frasier and people with an anxiety disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices