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Alf
Los Angeles, United States
ALF (TV Show)
Elvis Presley
Pantomime Posters
Tonight Show
Woodstock
Cyrano De Bergerac
Culver City, United States
Dick Van Dyke Show
Germany
Chris Quinten
Nostalgia
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Melmac
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An episode by episode love letter to the 1980s sitcom ALF from a British perspective with Ben Baker and John Matthews.

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Latest Episodes

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 ongoin... more

"ALF re-enacts scenes from The Dick Van Dyke Show, as Kate prepares to give birth."

A series of comical events mean Dick Van Dyke is without his trousers at work.

Hang on, wrong script...

It's here! It's finally here! After a season battered by s... more

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"After experiencing a mild earthquake, ALF prepares for the worst."

Time for a quick tremble? ALF certainly doesn't as he faces his first of Los Angeles' seemingly common quakes and goes into several modes - all of them troubling and weird. Just ano... more

"With some old movies to entertain him, ALF imagines in black and white that he and the Tanners are silent movie stars."

It's a dream sequence episode....no, wait it's an obsession of the week episode....hang on, wait - can it be both? Kings of the ... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Blake
Actor who played Jake Ochmonek on ALF
ALF
Episode: Josh Blake Interview
Paul Fusco
Voice of ALF (intro), guest on episode
ALF (franchise)
Episode: Torn Between Two Lovers
David Ogden Stiers
Actor who portrayed Flakey Pete in ALF
ALF series (guest role)
Episode: Turkey In The Straw (Part Two)
Michael Day Barr
Guest star in the episode, described by the hosts as an established actor with a varied career
Actor
Episode: Promises, Promises
Charlie Mason
Respected TV critic and top songwriter
Episode: Tonight Tonight
Mike Rees
Writer on ALF episode; discussed jokes and production
Episode: Tonight Tonight

Hosts

Ben Baker
Host of ALFsplaining; frequently co-hosts Ausplaining; known for episode-by-episode discussions and charismatic banter.
John Matthews
Co-host with a background in British pop culture commentary; often drives the discussion with sharp takes and impressions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • These were the days.

    A must for any ALF fan—past, present, or future.

    A great show packed with fun facts and hilarious Willie Tanner impressions that never get old. Keep up the great work, guys! 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lewarren
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent podcast. Put it in your ears.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vicky
    a year ago
  • FUN

    FUN

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RealTimNJ
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fun

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sean270674
    a year ago
  • Excellence in a podcast

    Only happens once in a lifetime

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robmanuel
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many enjoy the nostalgia-forward, culturally rich analysis.
Fans value the behind-the-scenes trivia and cross-references to wider media culture.
The show is noted for being well-edited and highly entertaining for a commute.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and natural banter.

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Two British hosts deliver an episode-by-episode look at a classic 1980s alien-family sitcom, mixing affectionate nostalgia with sharp pop-culture observations. Across episodes, they balance in-depth plot and production notes with witty banter, guest appearances, and meta-commentary on era-specific TV tropes. The format tends to be conversational, humor-driven, and deeply rooted in fandom, making it appealing to long-time fans and newcomers interested in retro TV culture and period satire. A notable strength is the hosts' chemistry and willingness to weave in behind-the-scenes trivia and cross-references, which can make sponsorship feel natural and engaging for listeners who savor personality-driven content and nostalgic deep-dives.

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ALFsplaining launched 2 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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6. Mike Rees

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