Breaking Mayberry
Breaking MayberryBreaking Mayberry is a classic TV podcast without the nostalgia-bait. Marty Schneider and Dan Ludwig take a hard look at the history of television, breaking down vintage favorites and cultural oddities from the 1950s to the early 00’s. We’re finding all the hidden ways TV impacted America’s psyche - and making fun of them.Watch us break Mayberry before it breaks us.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyTV & Film | |||
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We're back! With some more Mad About You! In Season 2, Episode 20 "The Last Scampi", Paul and Jamie's families feud over mid-tier Italian. In our studio we debate proper baseball sportsmanship, define phone etiquette, and make Marty realize he's made... more
What if the biggest problem with Dracula wasn't the whole sucking-blood thing, but really just that he's kind of a dick? That's the question we explore in this unlocked former-Patreon exclusive. Marty and Dan redisocer the lost anime Dracula:Soverign... more
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- Hilarious and good social commentary
As someone who comes from Mount Airy and grew up with the show basically being shoved down our throats this show is amazing, I have shared it with all my fellow GenZ mount airy and pilot mountain people who have a weird distaste and nostalgia for Mayberry. Dan and Marty are funny and I appreciate that they give nuanced commentary and that their guest stars have good background knowledge. You guys are doing fantastic!
Apple Podcasts5Violet24680
United States10 months ago - Came here for the nostalgia
This is my absolute favorite podcast…. Currently….
I thought I was gonna get a wholesome throwback to my childhood, thankfully, it’s the total opposite. I never actually realized how hard ACAB hits until I think of Andy and Barney and their silly hijinks. No matter if it’s Andy letting everyone get away with murder, or Barney setting out to meet ones of his ho’s, I can count on Marty and Dan to help me see the real Mayberry.
Apple Podcasts5DcraigHysellUnited States2 years ago - I spent over an hour navigating through Apple’s awful ID creation system just to leave a review.
I spent over an hour navigating through Apple’s awful ID creation system just so I could leave a review for this podcast. It’s THAT good. You don’t need to have ever watched an episode of the Andy Griffith show to enjoy this podcast. In fact, never having watched the show myself made this podcast even better.
Apple Podcasts5Sweeny Bob.United States3 years ago - Defund the police and give the money to Marty & Dan
I really only listen to three or four podcasts because most of them are bad and they should feel bad. Breaking Mayberry is good, though. The only way(s) Marty and Dan (also know as Mary and Stan according to autocorrect— thanks, Obama) could make it better is the following:
1.) More new episodes
2.) A franchise of “Breaking…” starting with Breaking The Beverly Hillbillies and working their way through the 1966 CBS primetime lineup
3.) More Marty’s Komix Korner
In conclusion, there are too many... more
Apple Podcasts5LillianApplebeeUnited States3 years ago - Does what it’s supposed to do
It’s a podcast. One that you listen to with your ears.
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Netherlands3 years ago
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A witty duo and their guests dissect classic television, infusing nostalgia with sharp social critique. Across episodes, they unpack big themes like race, gender, power, and cultural legacy found in mid-20th century shows, using modern lenses to question what those programs taught (and still teach) about American life. The banter is as central as the analysis, with guests ranging from sexuality educators to relationship experts, plus pop-culture trivia, meta-jokes, and deep dives into era-specific politics and media practices. The format often blends humor with rigorous critique, making nostalgia a springboard for timely conversations about society and media influence. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to push soft memories into p... more
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2. Dr. Timaree Schmit
3. Harris O'Malley
4. Dr. Liz Powell
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6. Sharon Johnson
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