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Breaking Mayberry

Breaking Mayberry
Glee
Andy Griffith Show
Mad About You
Goon Royale
Goon
Walker Texas Ranger
Pleasantville
The Roma (romani People)
Lizzie Mcguire
Dwarf Lord
Baseball
Dracula Sovereign Of the Damned
Hard Boiled
Con Air
The Fifth Element
Bad Boys 2
Virtual Reality
Grilled Cheezus
Bewitched
Twerking

Breaking 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.

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We're starting a new mini-series! TGIFailure explores the terrible shows that ABC tried to make into hits throughout the 80s and 90s by shoving them into their mildly successful TGIF block!

First up, You Wish - an incredibly annoying attempt to ape ... more

We close out our Mad About Mad About You miniseries with a look at the four- (four!) episodes that make up Mad about You's first series finale - until NBC changed their mind and brought it back with a baby.

Continuing its streak of not caring about ... more

Today we're covering Hard Boiled, Con Air, Bad Boys 2, and The Fifth Element. Episode contains spoilers.We're joined by our dear friend Charlie Nash (Almost Major Podcast) to enjoy this assortment of psychos and dirtbags.

In the land of badasses and... more

It's another episode of our action movie tournament GOON ROYALE. The great Jeff Stormer (Party of One) joins us to cover Robocop, You're Next, Sinners, and Road House.

Can the scrappy You're Next upset the juggernaut Boddicker Gang? Will the hauntin... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Nash
Film critic, Boston Film Critics member, Online Film Critics Association, host of Almost Major
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Episode: GOON ROYALE EPISODE 3: Put the Bunny in the Basket (w/ Charlie Nash)
Mackenna Goodrich
Host of Informed Attraction, guest on Breaking Mayberry
Episode: MAMAY 6: My Personal Friend, Richard Kind (w/ Mackenna Goodrich)
Adam Teterus
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Episode: GOON ROYALE Episode 1: Marty Gets Killed by a Baby (w/ Adam Teterus)
Dr. Timaree Schmit
Sexuality educator and burlesque performer
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Episode: MAD ABOUT MAD ABOUT YOU 3: Mr. Rogers' Waluigi (w/ Dr. Timaree)
Harris O'Malley
Relationship expert, host of Do As We Say, Not as They Did
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Episode: MAD ABOUT MAD ABOUT YOU 2: My Husband, the Lawnmower Man (w/ Dr. Nerdlove)
Dr. Liz Powell
Mental health professional invited as relationship/psychology expert
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Jeff Stormer
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Episode: TTRPG-TV: I Have No Mouth and I Must Sheldon
Sharon Johnson
Host of 80s TV Ladies
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Episode: BEWITCHING MAYBERRY: Chimp In a Hat (w/ 80s TV Ladies)
Susan Lambert-Haddam
Co-host of 80s TV Ladies
80s TV Ladies
Episode: BEWITCHING MAYBERRY: Chimp In a Hat (w/ 80s TV Ladies)

Hosts

Dan Ludwig
Host of Breaking Mayberry; co-host with long-running analysis of vintage TV and culture
Marty Schneider
Co-host and resident cultural critic; provides humor and deep dives into the show's eras

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Violet24680
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    DcraigHysell
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Sweeny 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 Podcasts
    5
    LillianApplebee
    United States3 years ago
  • Does what it’s supposed to do

    It’s a podcast. One that you listen to with your ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raygereio
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Timaree highlights the anxiety and cringe within the couple's interactions, critiques the characters' difficulty in communicating, and notes the realistic portrayal of long-term relationship challenges, suggesting that direct conversation is essential to preventing escalation.

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A sharp, culturally aware look at classic television and its legacy, with hosts dissecting vintage era shows and surrounding media through a modern lens. Episodes often blend nostalgia with sociopolitical commentary, media literacy, and sharp humor, inviting guests who contribute expert context on relationships, sexuality, and pop culture. The show stands out for its candid banter, rigorous take on old media, and willingness to tackle sensitive topics in a comedic, accessible way, making it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful critique wrapped in entertaining banter.

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Breaking Mayberry launched 8 years ago and published 210 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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2. Mackenna Goodrich
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4. Dr. Timaree Schmit
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8. Sharon Johnson

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