Yes No Maybe: A Malcolm in the Middle Podcast

Tracy Katsky Boomer Intro GONE WRONG!!! That's what this episode SHOULD be called because Willa whiffed the beginning of what is otherwise a beautiful and insightful podcast episode. It's okay Willa, we still love you. And boy do we love Tracy for sitting down with us to talk about the immense impact she has had on this series. You reading this may not know all that she has done for the Malcolm universe, but you WILL and you will be like HOLY SHIT. Tracy has also just personally been incredibly gracious and welcoming to Ryan and I, we owe her a lot and are so grateful for her friendship. Now enough sappy crap. Listen to the ep. This show is part of the Gotham Network! Record your podcast at Gotham: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com

The child that was promised. The final NoLastName kid. KELLY. Ryan and Willa had the pleasure of sitting down with the unbelievably lovely Vaughan Murrae who plays the last of Hal and Lois's kids, Kelly. We talk Life's Still Unfair, fandoms, dark Sims deeds, and a very memorable audition experience. Big thank you to Vaughan and their team for making this happen. We feel like we have a much deeper understanding of who Kelly is and what went into bringing them to life after this interview: and you will too! Vaughan clearly has a bright exciting career ahead of them. We'll be able to look back at this interview someday and say... damn we had VAUGHAN MURRAE on the pod?? Enjoy!! Here is the playlist Willa was talking about: LINK This show is part of the Gotham Network. Record your podcast at Gotham: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com

You've seen it, we've seen it, let's talk about it. Willa and Ryan go in depth on Life's Still Unfair Episodes 1 and 2. Malcolm is a hot mess (unsurprising), Reese is using Hal for internet fame (typical), and Stevie has a gay ableist husband (tough). At least one thing is clear: Willa was right about "Homeo". Please enjoy our unfiltered thoughts on the Revival. We feel so lucky people care enough to listen. Everyone will have different opinions on this series, and that's okay! Check out our new Subreddit started by a fabulous fan at r/YesNoMaybePod, keep an eye out for some insane interviews dropping soon, and stay sexy like Newey (New Dewey). This show is part of the Gotham Network. Record your podcast at Gotham: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com

We've seen it. ALL OF IT. Ryan and Willa were lucky duckies and got sent the revival episodes a few weeks ago. Aren't they amazing at keeping a secret?? All the characters you know and love are in TOP form across this series and there will be MUCH to discuss once we can really talk about it, but for now? Here are our initial thoughts and feelings after seeing Lois, Hal, Malcolm, Dewey, Reese, Francis, Piama, Jamie and many more once again. Now here's something that's also new: This show is part of the Gotham Network. Record your podcast at Gotham: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com

ROYAL FLUSH! (poker term) ... this week the sibs talk about episode 8 of season 3, titled "Poker," in what has to be the worst episode of this podcast we have ever released. Maybe "worst" is a strong word, but boy are we loose in this ep. Listen in as we do a complete disservice to this very strong episode of Malcolm in The Middle! And be sure to stick around until the end, where Ryan has to leave during the recording so Willa takes the last 15 minutes of the episode solo. If that sounds bad, I can assure you it's worse than you're thinking!! Just kidding, this is a fun one. But yikes.

The final storyteller. The surgeon. The editor. This episode we talk with editor Steve Welch, who shaped MitM's look and feel since the very beginning. We're officially Welch-heads. Steve had incredible insights to share about the process of creating Malcolm and weighed in on comedy editing more broadly. He's basically done only banger projects like Walk Hard, New Girl, Mr. Show, Barb and Starr go to Vista Del Mar, and much more. What a guy, what a chat, what a tv show we are covering here on Yes, No, Maybe! Love you guys! "The fact that editing is supposed to be invisible... is what makes it such a great craft." — Su Friedrich

After a brief hiatus, we are BACK and arguably better than ever as Willa and Ryan cover season 3 episode 5, "Charity." In this soon-to-be-classic episode of the pod, your favorite siblings catch up with Francis as he finally makes his way to Alaska and recoil in horror as Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey steal from God and the poor. Additionally, we go deep on "justification music," a term we coin this episode but will no doubt resurface in future episodes. We're happy to be back! Enjoy the ep!

Whether you like it or not, Malcolm has a girlfriend. On today's episode of Yes No Maybe, Ryan and Willa discuss a (at risk of diluting the term) CLASSIC episode of Malcolm in the Middle. Malcolm is head over heels in love, Dewey hijacks a surprise party and tarnishes his relationship with the only friend he's ever had, and Francis finds himself absorbed in a small-town conspiracy that he glimpses through the bars of a local jail. Maybe a top 5 episode of Malcolm in the Middle. Just firing on all cylinders. This is why we do the podcast, folks. Man. What a ride. What a show! Ours and theirs.

We're joined for a discussion of this barn-burner by Victor Z. Isaac, aka the iconic krelboyne Kevin, who makes his Malcolm in the Middle debut in this classic ep. Victor takes us behind the scenes of life on Malcolm, and along the way we go deep on the themes and craft of 302. And yes, we talk reboot. Come on. You think this is our first rodeo? A HUGE thanks to Victor for being on the podcast. It was a huge deal for us and we had a really great time. Please enjoy!!

Let Season 3.... COMMENCE! Hi everybody, we're back with Season 3 Episode 1 Houseboat which features, you guessed it, a houseboat! Wooo! Dewey on a buoy, Hal and Malcolm on a dingy, Kitty and Abe in a tizzy, Stevie and Reese gettin busy, and Lois? Hell, she's doin just fine. And, FINALLY, Francis is heading to ALASKA! The next step in his horrific life. Guys.... really exciting stuff coming for 2026... next week we will update you in a lil' bonus episode! Stay tuned....

Well folks, we did it. We finished season 2. To celebrate, following the blockbuster success of our season finale episode "Flashback," we decided to look back at the season and talk about it as a whole. We talk favs, least favs, character arcs, surprises, you get the drill. We talk about all sorts of things. It's an audio medium! We can't thank you all enough for your support this season. Your comments, your follows, your DMs, it really means a lot to us. This is a real labor of love for Willa and I, and so far the podcast has been more of a success than we thought it would be 2 seasons in. We'll be taking most of (all of?) December off to celebrate the holidays, but we'll be back before you know it for season 3. Stick around! More great things to come. Love to all.

Well folks, season 2 winds down with this penultimate episode EVACUATION which finds Hal and Dewey threaten the lifeblood of their town and all its inhabitants. Also, Francis goes on a date with a 12 year old girl. Fun! Willa and I talk about all sorts of stuff, you'll love it. I feel particularly bad because I feel like I was pretty mean to Willa this episode. Even more than usual! Anyway, some personal reflection going on over here. Love you Willa. Please enjoy this episode and be sure to come back next week for the SEASON FINALE of season 2!

You guys aren't gonna believe how small this bike is. Or how much we got to say about it. Willa and Ryan are BACK with a special (and super cute) guest: Leo aka Willa's boyfriend! He gives his insight into the show as a more casual viewer and raises questions even the siblings don't ponder like, "When did Lois discover the Minibike in the sandbox?" Good stuff. As always, we love you and thanks for listening <3