Seinfeld Challenge Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast, where Matt and Steve watch and compare two episodes of Seinfeld and decide which one is better. We're comparing all Seinfeld episodes against each other until one remains, the winner of the Seinfeld Challenge.
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We're back this week to talk about the news. We rehash old arguments about Donald Trump, plus Colin Kaepernick and getting fired for bad thoughts.
This week we discuss pizza delivery, the job that brought Matt and Steve together back in the year 2000. We talk about our respective histories as pizza deliverers, what we loved about the job, and the behind-the-scenes secrets only former pizza people know about.
This week we talk about our pets, alive, dead and soon to be dead (maybe). Our pets have been us since college, through moves, new homes, new wives, and children. We talk the highs and lows of living with beasts. Matt reflects fondly, but Steve warns: don't get pets.
Sorry for being late. Last week Matt and I talked about food, getting fat, and getting old. We spent half of this show talking about Donald Trump too, so be warned.
This week we examine the list of top baby names for 2016. We talk about the good and the bad on that list, and about naming in general. Matt explains the pain of having a first name for a last name. Steve is mad at people who ask him if it's Steve or Steven.
Part 3 of our Seinfeld vs. Friends mini-challenge. We pick the best episode between the two shows and tackle the toughest question of all, which of these two shows is better? Thanks Josh, we hope to collaborate again soon.
This week we talk about the exciting world of game shows. We give our top 5 game shows and marvel at their ability to keep people tuning in day after day, often for decades.
This week we talk about the best beat 'em up movies from the 1980s. We love the death and destruction.
We are back this week for Part 2 of our Seinfeld vs. Friends mini-challenge. This week we'll complete the right side of the bracket and get down to our 6 finalists.
This week we talk about the top cartoons from our youth, and some from today. We rank our top cartoons from Saturday morning and weekday afternoons. We remember goofy characters and fun theme songs. If your cartoon "black hole" was 1983 to 1990, this show may not be for you.
This week is part 1 of a Friends vs. Seinfeld mini challenge, with special guest host Josh. We compete the best Seinfeld and Friends episodes against each other. Plus special topics Golden Girls, Kansas, chalk art. A very special episode!
This week we talk about video games. We give our top 5s and talk about games and consoles of today and yesterday.
This week we talk about libertarianism, the political philosophy popular with 2% of America. In the year 2000, we were two libertarian pizza delivery drivers. We talk about those old days and how our views have changed since then.
This week we celebrate 5 years of podcasting by talking about our favorite podcasts. We take turns running down our top 5 past and present.
This week we talk about music. We talk about our favorite bands from our past and present, and the role of music in our lives.
This week we talk about our jobs. We talk about what our jobs are and how we got them. We talk about valuable lessons learned and attempt to impart wisdom to any youth who might be listening.
Our year end review! We talk about a bunch of things that happened in 2016 and make some predictions for 2017.
This week's show is based on a listener request. We talk about our travels in the US and abroad. We talk about the best and worst places in the United States. Plus, a special tribute.
This week we talk about being dads. They say kids will "change your life" and we talk about what that really means. Plus, stopping your kid from hating you, can it be done? And, how to raise a boy for a boy's world.
This week we talk about our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio and the teams who play there. The "timeline of terror" has forked in recent years, with the Cavs and Indians rising to great heights and the Browns sinking deeper than anybody thought possible. We talk about the past and present of all three teams, and about what it means to live and love sports in Cleveland.
This week we talk about Facebook and Twitter, the good and bad (mostly bad). Have these technologies made the world a better place? We say no.
This week we talk about TV, what we're watching, how we're watching it, and how things have changed since 1979.
We are back after a long hiatus to talk about the presidential election.
We may never do another "Challenge" podcast, but we still like getting together and talking about things, so we thought we'd record it and put it online for the three or four people who might like to hear it. If that's not you, we understand.
Round 3 comes to a close with the best episodes of the final two seasons. Join us and our special guest judge as we decide the final Round 3 winner and prepare for Round 4.
Round 3 continues! This week we have three episodes filled with late season wackiness. These episodes don't impress our guest judge, but one of them has to win.
Our biggest Round 3 battle yet features the best episodes of Seasons 5 and 6. With the help of our special guest judge, we decide which episode belongs in Round 4.
Round 3 continues with three great episodes from Season 4! This was the season about something, with Bubble Boy and Contest paving the way to the big Pilot season finale. Only one can win and advance to the final round.
Round 3 is here! It took 88 Round 1s and 15 Round 2s, but we're finally here! Now we begin our in-depth look at the 15 best Seinfeld episodes spread across the 9 seasons. Round 3 begins with our earliest champions from Seasons 1-3. These are all fantastic episodes, but only one can win and advance to Round 4.
This week we discuss the hour long final episode of Seinfeld. Good or bad, this one will advance to Round 2. But we think it's good!
What do you think?
Our third to last Round 1 episode! The Bookstore vs. The Frogger. Jerry rats on Uncle Leo and George tries to return a bathroomed book. Then the Lopper stalks the streets of New York and George tries to preserve his greatest achievement.
Only four more Round 1 episodes to go! Tonight we cover some ok Season 9 shows. In the Wizard, we get jokes about old people and how they go to bed early. In the Burning, we get Kramer and Mickey. Plus other things.
Two Season 9 episodes go head to head. This week's episodes feature a woman who looks like Jerry, and Kathie Griffin. Also, Elaine confronts the New Yorker and Kramer and Jerry dig up a bird.
This week features the backwards episode of Seinfeld, the Betrayal. They all go to India, Kramer tries not to drop dead. Plus the Slicer, George works for Kruger Industrial Smoothing, Kramer buys a meat slicer. Jerry dates Pimple Popper, MD.
We're back with another episode of the SCP! This week, we continue with Season 9. Kramer tries to quit the mail, then sets up a talk show set in his own apartment. George dates his cousin. Elaine dumps Puddy for the Wiz. And lots more!
This week we begin the final season of Seinfeld. It's the Butter Shave vs. The Voice, two pretty good episodes. We discuss these, and ponder our next move.
The last two episodes of Season 8 go head to head. Our last episode before the next Round 2!
In this week's episodes: Elaine hates the English Patient, George tries to out-Neil Neil. Then he builds a shelf under his desk to sleep, and Kramer swims in a river.
Things are looking up this week with two better episodes. First Elaine and "Suze" get in trouble with Peterman, while Jerry breaks Mike Moffit's thumbs. Then Kramer adopts a mile of highway and Elaine tries to order Supreme Flounder.
We're back! Thanks everybody for waiting. This week features two unremarkable Seinfeld episodes pitted against each other. One will go to Round 2, where it will lose. We apologize to our Akron listeners for Matt's disparaging remarks. SCP loves Akron, it's a lovely place.
It's Round 2! Can you believe there are only four of these left? Which of these is the best? We tell you.
Our final podcast before Round 2 and the episodes are great! It will be tough to decide between these two. Sorry we're late!
This week: George and Jerry try to pitch their pilot to Japanese television executives. George gets upset when a carpet cleaning cult doesn't try to recruit him. Then Kramer and Jerry swap apartments when the red light of Kenny's Roger's roasters shines bright. Elaine travels to see Peterman after the Peterman accountants threaten her job.
This week, two more pretty good episodes from Season 8. Kramer advises George on the art of seduction, Newman accuses Jerry of mail fraud, Elaine's newly promoted copy editor gives Frank Costanza flashbacks.
Two GREAT episodes this week, both starring Elaine. First, she must choose between two groups of man friends in the Bizarro Jerry. Then, she becomes the laughing stock at J. Peterman when she dances at the company party.
It's the Foundation vs. The Soul Mate. George is forced to join the Susan Ross Foundation after she dies from his toxic stamps. Jerry dates Kramer's soul mate. Elaine becomes the boss at J. Peterman.
This week, we wrap up Season 7. Jerry and Elaine try to "pounce" on a newly separated married couple. Kramer wears tight jeans. Susan dies from toxic stamps.
We're back this week with Round 2! Six episodes will be scientifically ranked to produce one best winner. This is very exciting.
This week on the SCP: Prostitutes are using George's car, Kramer dresses like a pimp, "Big Stein" is hungry for Costanza's calzones, and Elaine "dates" some guy.
We're back for another week of challengin'. The Doll features George's mom as a doll, the return of the maestro, BBQ sauce and out of three tenors. Then we have the Friars Club with Kramer in a sack, Jerry losing a jacket, and Elaine's whispers to Bob.
This week we cover the two part episode The Cadillac. Jerry buys his father a Cadillac. George goes on a date with Marisa Tomei. Kramer tortures the cable guy.
The SCP comes a day early this week, there can be no work tomorrow, only intent staring at basketball. Tonight you get the Seven vs. The Showerhead. First, George has bad ideas for baby names. Then Jerry's building installs low flow showers.
Two more great episodes from Season 7. George tries to sneak bread back into the Ross' house, Kramer drives a farting horse. Then Jackie returns to help Kramer sue the bra-less wonder Sue Ellen Mishke. George misses a promotion when Steinbrenner thinks he's dead.
Round 2 excitement! This week we eliminate five more episodes. Only one can move on to the highly ELITE Round 3. Plus, SCP correspondent SUSAN gets an exclusive interview with the SOUP NAZI. You must listen!
Our last podcast before the next Round 2! This week we continue with season 7 and a battle of plain names: Sponge vs. Gum.
Home economics has a new meaning Elaine for The Today's sponge is taken off the market. Kramer refuses to wear an AIDS ribbon. Then Lloyd Braun returns! And Kramer works for a historic movie theater?
This week: Peterman forces George to reveal his secret code. Elaine dates a guy who can't remember her. Then Elaine's friendship with Susan kills independent George, Kramer pretends to be movie phone.
This week: the episode famous to everybody vs. the episode famous to Matt. The Soup Nazi demands perfection from his customers, Jerry and Schmoopie make George sick. Kramer gets a hot tub. George hangs out with some Texas bastards. Jean Paul Jean Paul is refreshed by a coffee to the face.
This week its the Maestro vs. The Wink. Jackie and Kramer negotiate a settlement, George gives a security guard a rocking chair, Jerry eats mutton.
Haha Seinfeld fans, we've tricked you into downloading this FRIENDS podcast. Matt and Steve debate Josh and Melissa from The One With Podcast about Phoebe Buffay. Is she a horrible human being or isn't she? She is!
Sorry we're late! This week we begin Season 7 discussing two good episodes. George decides to marry Susan, then wants to postpone. Kramer drinks cafe lattes. Newman kidnaps a dog. This is good stuff.
This week we wrap up Season 6 of Seinfeld with the Face Painter and the Understudy. Puddy supports the team by paining his face like a devil, while George tells new girlfriend that he loves her. Then Frank stops short with an old flame, and Bette Midler plays softball.
Is there anything more exciting than Round 2? The answer is....yes! Even more exciting than listening to Round 2 is voting on Round 2. Please go to Facebook and cast your vote to help break our tie between two great episodes.
Our last episode before another Round 2. On this week's episodes, Puddy steals Jerry's moves, and Cosmo Kramer is the assman. Then Elaine gets fired by Mr. Pitt, and George gets stupid after insulting Mr. Morgan.
This just sounds like an epic match-up. George goes into business with "Jimmy" while Jerry is molested by Tim Watley. Then Kramer breathes toxic fumes and the Seinfelds convene at the Plaza Hotel.
Another week, another Seinfeld Challenge Podcast. In the Kiss Hello, Elaine's friend had bad hair and manages to annoy everybody. Then in the Doorman, Jerry annoys a Doorman, while Frank and Kramer go into business together.
There is no competition this week, as both of these episodes are judged to beat their respective halves of the 2-part episode "The Highlights" which aired between them. But we will still give you penetrating insight! In the Scofflaw, Newman's run as the ticket-evading scofflaw comes to an end. Then Elaine acts as a beard and attempts conversion. George gets, and loses, a toupee.
The SCP is back! This week we continue with two good episodes from Season 6. In the Race, Jerry chooses to run against high school nemesis Duncan. Then Tim Watley re-gifts a label maker and uses an upstairs invite as a springboard to a Super Bowl sex romp!
Better late than never, it's Round 2! We rank these six episodes to see which one is the best. There will be no ties here, the choice is clear.
Our last podcast episode before Round 2, its the Secretary vs. the Switch. George gets paid less than his secretary, Elaine accuses Barney's of false reflection. Then Jerry attempts what no man has ever achieved. And fails!
Two great episodes this week on the SCP. Two long awaited characters make their debuts, Tim Watley and Kenny Banya! George buys John Voit's car, then shares his thoughts and feelings on horse manure. Jerry can't tell if he's invited to Tim Watley's party, then struggles to repay his meal-debt to Banya.
This week, Poppie pees on Jerry's couch, while George invades an innocent home to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. Then George eats garbage while Jerry seeks sensual delights from a Romanian gymnast.
Two more episodes! This week, Jerry cashes Nana's checks, George eats snickers with cutlery and Elaine ruins the life of a high talker. Then, Jerry dates Donna Chang and George's parents plan for divorce.
This week we begin Season 6! On the Chaperone, George and Elaine experience highs and lows with their new jobs, while Kramer coaches Jerry's beauty pageant girlfriend. Then in the Big Salad, George wants the credit when his girlfriend hands Elaine a big salad. Kramer drives his friend to kill and Jerry dates Newman's ex.
This week we wrap up Season 5 with two of its best episodes, The Hamptons vs. The Opposite. In the Hamptons, Kramer steals lobster, Elaine is breathtaking, and George suffers shrinkage. Then in the season finale, George vows to do the opposite!
This week we present another very exiting Round 2 episode! We cover the best episodes from the second half of season 5 to decide on just one. Listen, and be amazed.
This week we cover an almost special two part episode. Morty and Kramer become partners to sell "The Executive", Elaine's close talking boyfriend is insane, Jerry makes out during Schindler's List, and George takes some kid to Paris.
Our episode is early this week, as we'll be traveling over the holiday. We should return next week, at the usual time, for ROUND 2!
This week we get the Wife, where Courtney Cox pretends to be Jerry's wife and Kramer looks like a damn fool. We compare this to the Fire, where George's heroism is cast as villiany.
This week: Jerry's girlfriend won't eat pie, George gets a suit at half-price, Kramer and Micky work as stand-ins.
This week: George becomes a marine biologist and rescues a whale. Then they must buy gifts to bring to the dinner party. Pepsi and ringdings not acceptable.
This week: George wants in to the Latvian Orthodox Church, while Sister Roberta wants out. Then Elaine can't spare a square, and Dan Cortez tells George to step off.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The SCP is back! This week, two more season 5 episodes go head to head. Jerry can't get a massage from his own masseuse girlfriend, but Kramer can. Then Jerry offends Wynona with a cigar store Indian and Kramer makes a dash for a subway gyro!
For the first time in our podcasting careers, we're taking the week off. There is no episode of the SCP this week. We'll be back next week with a new episode. In the meantime, we leave you with this Friends Challenge classic. If you like it, there is lots more. Otherwise, don't worry, we'll be back next week with our regular show. And thanks for all the Round 2 votes. We are thankful to have listeners!
Round 2 is back! Join Matt, Steve, and special guest judge NACHSHON as we look back at our past 6 winners and use the power of rankings to narrow it down to...something.
Our last podcast before Round 2! This week, the gang gets fat on nonfat yogurt and George meets old friend Lloyd Braun. Then Jerry gets a bad haircut and George finds out if he's Penske material.
The anguished oink of pigman cries out as the gang visits a hospital. Then it's time for tennis when Kramer begins and ends the great ball man experiment.
Season 5 continues with more shows about nothing. This week Jerry wears a puffy shirt on the Today Show, then suspects his accountant is doing drugs. Elaine gets mad when Jake Jarmel fails to use an exclamation point. George loses two jobs after moving back home with his parents.
It's time for yet another episode of the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast. This week we begin Season 5. Kramer is banned from Joe's fruit stand, Elaine admits to faking with Jerry, and George wears ladies' glasses. Can we say that?
The long awaited Season 4 finale is here! We witness the debut (and cancellation) of "Jerry". Featuring guest appearances from Joe Davola, the Bubble Boy, Sal Bass, and more!
Our second to last episode for Season 4! Jerry and Kramer drop a Junior Mint in the patient, then BO invades Jerry's car, and destroys every life it touches!
It's time for Round 2 and that means it's time for a special GUEST JUDGE! Listen as Matt, Steve, and LEM use the exciting Round 2 rankings to turn 6 into 1. The thrilling conclusion is one for the record books.
Our last episode before Round 2! Jerry needs to know if Teri Hatcher has more than just a fake personality. Then it's the long-awaited debut of Frank Costanza! Sort of.
This week: the pilot is in jeopardy when George gets caught staring at 15 year old cleavage. Then an episode featuring senior citizens.
This week we talk about The Movie, where Jerry and the gang run around to different movie theaters and end up together in Rochelle Rochelle. Then we cover The Outing, where Elaine "outs" Jerry and George to a newspaper reporter. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Two great episodes this week in the Pick and the Visa. Jerry's model girlfriend dumps him after witnessing a pick. Babu gets deported.
The greatest episode in the history of television(?) goes up against a pretty good one. Jerry and the gang make a bet to see who can last the longest. Then Jerry and Elaine fly home to meet Kramer and George. Listen to the bell Grossbard, it tolls for thee!
Season 4 continues. Joe Devola threatens to ki-bosh, Susan is fired after a kiss from George, and Elaine gives advice to Jerry's less experienced girlfriend.
Our next Round 2 episode is here! We choose the best episode from our last 6 podcasts. If our math is correct, there will be 15 Round 2 winners by the time we reach the end. Here comes #4!
Cross-posted here at the SCP for a limited time, its Matt and Steve's FCP reunion special. We discuss the latest goings-on in the world of Friends podcasts, and answer some recent accusations recently. Are we "true" Friends fans?
If you want to hear Matt and Steve talk about every episode of Friends, check out the entire FCP archives, available on iTunes. And look for our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/friendschallengepodcast
This week: George plays trivial pursuit with the Bubble Boy, and apologizes for burning down Mr. Ross' cabin. Kramer searches for Cubans, and Jerry talks dirty to Elaine's secretary.
Season 4 continues with two more great episodes. Jerry's parents come to vist, Elaine and Kramer try to break up with her psychiatrist, and George negotiates with NBC for less pay. He's not Ted Danson.
Season 4 starts again! This time with the Pitch and the Ticket. Jerry and George pitch a show about nothing to high powered executives. Kramer gets kicked in the head by Joe Davola, but is saved by Newman's helmet. Newman and Kramer go to court.
Season 4 begins(?) with another hour long episode. Kramer struggles to make it in Hollywood, and to make bail when he's accused of being the Smog Strangler. Jerry bombs The Tonight Show after the chambermaid throws away his notes. George suffers a tight tuck.
This week, Season 3 ends with a great debate: when can you park head first? Then Kramer follows the current to La La Land, and lands a role on Murphy Brown.
This week, George fears for his life after saying "god bless you". Then "the Kramer" transcends time and space.
It's time once again for Round 2! This week we compare the winners of our last 6 podcasts and only one can survive! With so many great episodes, this may not be so easy...
This week on the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast, George dreams of becoming hopeless. Then George and Jerry ride in O'Brien's limo to Madison Square Garden...
This week we cover the hour long episode The Boyfriend. Jerry attempts to befriend Keith Hernandez, but Keith seems more interested in Elaine. Then Kramer and Newman accuse Keith of spitting of them, and George works hard to remain on unemployment.
This week on the SCP: The gang rides the subway and hijinks ensue. Then George struggles to get "hand" with his pianist girlfriend. He's going to need it!
George gets a job at Pendant, then loses it immediately thanks to a red dot sweater and the cleaning lady. Then Jerry bribes Newman with Drake's Coffee Cake. The big one!
This week on the SCP: George convinces his girlfriend to get a nose job, then loses her to Kramer (and his coat). Then Kramer gets a spot in a Woody Allen movie. These pretzels are making me thirsty!
This week on the SCP: Jerry is a very bad man when his advice fails to help Bhabu Bhat’s struggling cafe. Then George seeks a cure for baldness from the Chinese. He’ll grow hair and look like Stalin!
Matt and Steve are joined by special guest JAMES as we present our second "Round 2" episode. We look back at the winners of the previous 6 podcasts and select one winner to advance in the Seinfeld Challenge. Plus a look at the very scientific ranking of Jerry's girlfriends!
This week on the SCP, senior citizens argue after Jerry accepts a pen from Jack Klompus. Then plans are ruined when the gang loses Kramer's car in a mall parking garage.
This week on the SCP: Jerry must bail on Prognosis Negative to dogsit Farfel, forcing Elaine and George to spend time together without him. Then Lieutenent Bookman comes to collect Tropic of Cancer from Jerry. Jerry's sure he returned it. Or did he?
Season 3 is here! First, George is upset when a massage from Raymond causes "it" to move. Then Jerry looks to George's girlfriend for help when a donation to the brave Krakatoans results in an IRS audit. Too bad she just learned the truth about her papier mache...
Season 2 ends with the Revenge and the Deal. George is unemployed after slipping his boss a "mickey." Then Jerry and Elaine try to have this AND that...but end up with the other!
Next up on the SCP: It's a big coincidence when Jerry has his apartment cleaned and his statue stolen. Then George's "heart attack" lands him in the hospital, and he needs surgery (it's not lupus).
Season 2(?) continues with the Apartment and the Stranded. Jerry tries to help Elaine secure an apartment in his building, but immediately regrets it. Then Jerry and Elaine get stuck on Long Island when George takes the car to drive home a hot date. Maybe they ought to look at a train schedule...
Welcome to our first "Round 2" edition of the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast! Round 2 is where we gather up all of the winning episodes from the previous 6 podcasts and pit them against each other to determine one best episode. We'll be hosting Round 2 every 7th podcast as we move through the 180 episods of Seinfeld. Which of these episodes is the best? We tell you!
The SCP returns with a brand new episode! Jerry, George, and Elaine wait 5, 10 minutes in the lobby of a Chinese restaurant. Then George and Jerry plan to erase an unfortunate voice message by switching the tape. Tippy toe, tippy toe!
Jerry is an insignificant piece of dust after a woman from his past confronts him at a baby shower. Then Mr. Benes won't be seen next to Jerry and his candy striped jacket. Pendant? Those bastards!
Jerry and Elaine trash talk ponies, and the result is death! Meanwhile, George saves the life of busboy Antonio, but only after costing him his job and cat.
In ths week's episode of the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast, Jerry and George lose money on George's insider tip, and George is going down with the ship! Then Jerry dates George's ex-girlfriend Marlene, who thinks Jerry's show is just too much fluff.
This week on the Seinfeld Challenge Podcast, Jerry is robbed after Kramer leaves the door open and Jerry breaks up with Hornick. They just weren't suited to be friends!
The SCP debuts with the Pilot episode and The Stakeout. Jerry and George debate the meaning of subtle messaging when Jerry's platonic(?) girlfriend asks to stay at his house. Then Jerry tracks down a lovely lawyer with the help of his friend, Art Vandelay.