The Fresh Pod!: Recent Episodes
Levi McClendon, Michael Dallas
Original podcast dedicated to providing The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air content. Created & hosted by @kmplxgokrazee and @justmike__d
In the last episode, the guys discuss “I, Done” part one and two. Thanks for listening!
The guys talk about the character, Will Smith. They give give favorite moments, lines and episodes from the star character.
This weeks the guys talk about Uncle Phil played by James Avery. They give favorite moments, lines and episodes about the iconic character.
Mike and Levi talk about S4E24, “Papa’s Got A Brand New Excuse”. They give their thoughts and best moments for the episode.
The guys talk about the character, Carlton Banks. They share their favorite moments, and give takes on the character, season by season.
Levi and Mike discuss Season 3 and Season 6 of The Fresh Prince. They give their favorite and least favorite episodes.
Mike and Levi discuss Ashley and Vivian Banks. Character differences between the two aunts and funny/best moments from Ashley and Aunt Viv.
S1E18 Young And Restless is talked about. We learn Mike can’t dance. Both were waking up early to loud music and the smell of bleach.
S4E18 “Stop Will! In the Name of Love” is discussed. Levi tells a story about his misfortune with his car. Mike is still waiting for for a Tubi show to be uploaded.
Levi and Mike talk about S5E21, “Save the Last Trance for Me”. Levi reveals he was a “Conflict Resolution Monitor” and Mike doesn’t want to pay for elementary schooling.
Levi and Mike talk about S3E13, “Mommy Nearest”. Mike mentions the different family dynamics. The guys talk about the room in a house nobody could go into.
Mike and Levi are finally in the same space to discuss S2E12, “Something For Nothing” is discussed.Mike recalls swinging on a swing. Levi tells a hilarious joke.
In this week’s episode S3E18, “The Alma Mater” is discussed. Mike has a flashback to a FAMU moment and the guys talk about church candy.
The guys talk about S6E1, “Burnin’ Down the House”. Mike is an avid watcher of HGTV, evidently. Levi doesn’t know how to flambé and tells on his mom.
This week the guys discuss best lines and moments from the quick witted Geoffrey Butler. Mike struggles with an easel and the guys segue to “Good Times”.
The guys talk about S5E9, “Love Hurts”. Levi gives the difference between a carnival and a fair. They share which Power Ranger they’d identify as.
S5E5 “Fresh Prince the Movie” is discussed. Mike explains why he isn’t a fan of the episode. Levi finds comedy in John ‘Fingers’ O’Neil.
S3E11, “ A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the Forum” is talked about. Levi tells a story about his Dad. Mike doesn’t believe in sleeping on the couch.
The guys talk about S1E7, “Def Poet’s Society”. Mike hates the way he sounds recorded. Levi gives his birthday details and likes to vogue in his spare time, evidently. Mike continues to cough.
The guys discuss S4E20, “The Ol Ball and Chain”. Levi details his Cops watching phase and Mike wants to have his own studio audience.
The guys get to the point and discuss S1E20, “Nice Lady”. The guys segue to church and how long they used to be there. Levi shares a fish story.
S2E2, “The Mother of All Battles” is talked about. Mike and Levi share bullying stories they’ve witnessed/experienced.
The guys discuss S3E3, “That’s No Lady, That’s My Cousin”. Mike complains about delivery prices and Levi reveals his chocolate milk phase in college. They also reminisce on Polaroid pictures.
The guys discuss S3E24, “Six Degrees of Graduation”. Levi tells a story about his dentist and Mike rambles about what to expect after graduation. Each guy gives their thoughts on what it was like to graduate.
In part 2 of 2, Mike and Levi discuss some of their favorite Carlton moments and lines throughout the series.
In part one of two, the guys discuss some of their favorite moments/lines from Carlton Banks. They segue to What’s Love Got to do With It and other things.
The guys discuss S5E25, “For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll”. They talk about the weirdness of the episode as well as the after credits scene.
Mike and Levi discuss S1E11, “Courting Disaster”. They talk about the discrepancies in Will’s game. They also talk about annoying siblings.
Levi and Mike discuss S05E04, “Grumpy Young Men”. The guys also talk about driving test and Mike’s issues with parallel parking.
This week the guys talk about S3E22, “There’s No Business Like Show Business”. They talk about favorite comedians and the similarities between Bel Air and Fresh Prince art work. They also mention how affordable life used to be.
Jabari Banks, not Jabari Parker
This week the guys discuss “Dreams & Nightmares”, the Pilot of the Fresh Prince drama, Bel Air. They give their initial thoughts on the series and walkthrough the episode.
This week Levi & Mike discuss S03E06, “P.S., I Love You”. They talk about the differences in Aunt Viv’s stance on Uncle Phil and Will as well as Sherman Hemsley’s performance. The guys ramble about streaming apps UI and Girl Scout Cookies.
The guys talk about S1E8&9, “Someday Your Prince Will Be In Effect”. Neither host is fond of dressing up for Halloween. We also learn Mike is a hater. Levi recites the words to ‘Smooth Criminal’.
The guys discuss “S6E08, Viva Lost Wages”. Neither guys is a gambler and fond of the Hoover Dam. They talk about the underrated host of the the dance contest for Will and Carlton. Mike learns the plural term for “moose”.
This week, the guys discuss S02E19 “Eyes On The Prize”. The guys talk about words they can’t spell. As well as the importance of keeping friend groups separate.
The guys discuss S05E07, ‘Father Knows Best,’. We learn Mike has forged signatures and was fond of an old teacher. Levi discusses Aunt Viv’s career a slight difference between Northerners and Southerners.
The guys discuss S05E15, ‘Bullets Over Bel-Air’. Mike talks about deflecting. The guys recount older dance shows and how living can change the scope of how you view life.
The guys discuss S05E20, ‘As the Will Turns’. The guys talk about the expenses associated with furnishing an apartment/house. Mike talks about a Fresh Prince script he found.
This week the guys discuss S04E13, ‘'Twas the Night Before Christening’. Neither Levi or Mike are festive and Mike may have amnesia. Levi is fed up with Taboo. They also talk about favorite Christmas gifts they’ve received and ‘Let It Snow’ might be a metaphor.
In the spirit of Christmas, the guys discuss S01E15, ‘Deck The Halls’. The guys discuss the different Christmas decor they had growing up. The struggles of dealing with a real tree and how long they kept Christmas decorations up.
Levi and Mike continue their discussion of some of their favorite guest appearances. Mike is fond of the word ‘bizarre’ and Levi learned Larenz Tate has siblings.
In this episode, they guys talk about S3E09, ‘A Night at the Oprah’. Levi gives a backstory on Leslie Uggams and knows a lot about Oprah. They share a few celebrity encounters. Mike rants about nonsensical things.
This week the guys discuss S01E22, ‘Banks Shot’. Levi shares a story about playing pool with his father. We also learn Levi really lives The Fresh Prince. They recall a trip to Vegas and free whiskey sours.
This week the guys discuss S03E04, ‘Hilary Gets A Job’. Levi and Mike talk about their first jobs. Mike is still owed money for allowance and doesn’t know how old he is. Levi really loves the rapper featured in this episode.
This week the guys are joined by the talented Karyn Parsons aka Hilary Banks. Karyn talks about her time on the Fresh Prince as well as audition process to get on the show. She talks about her relationship with the great James Avery and who was the architect behind her iconic fashion style. Be sure to check out Karyn’s org Sweet Blackberry: https://www.sweetblackberry.org/
The guys talk about S06E021, “I Stank Hole In One”. We learn neither host was cut out for a life in sports. Neither Mike or Levi can’t read…evidently. They discuss the importance of spending quality time with family.
This week Levi and Mike are joined by friend of the show/part time “co-host”, Vance. The guys discuss S01E06 ‘Mistaken Identity’. They talk about different experiences with cops and being prepared for the realities of the world. They talk about their favorite moments from the episode. Levi gives us a lesson on the importance of listening.
Mike and Levi discuss season four of The Fresh Prince. They reveal some of their favorite moments and favorite episodes. The guys discuss how having money and being black often times equates to being a “sellout “ They discuss their first apartments. We learn Mike doesn’t like positivity. Levi talks about his blackness being questioned.
This week, Mike and Levi talk about S04E03 “All Guts, No Glory”. The guys discuss some of their favorite and most difficult classes from college. They talk about their disdain for cumulative finals. We learn Levi is a connoisseur of cheeses and fine wines. Mike rants about guidance counselors. They talk about the transition from high school to college.
This week the guys discuss S06E02 ‘Get A Job’. They talk about the discrepancies in the characters ages from season to season. The guys speak on squandering opportunities due to lack of readiness or bad timing. Levi points out the lack of deleted scenes shown throughout the series and other shows in the 90s.
This was originally slated to be a two part episode but the guys got excited and decided to discuss both episodes, ‘The Client Part one’ and ‘What’s Will Got to Do With It’. This week we learn the guys sold knives in college. Levi gives us insight on record advances and all that comes with the money. The guys spend time reminiscing on record stores and JET magazine. They also discuss the difficulties being artist.
In part one of two of this riveting saga, the guys tell us what some of their favorite guest appearances have been on the show. The two sing a popular Fresh Prince song (crazy lag included). We also learn that Levi “knows” Kim Fields and Mike’s literacy is put to the test.
The guys talk about ‘Knowledge Is Power’ and how it relates to sibling rivalry . They give their opinion about the Fresh Prince reboot. We also learn Mike has been put out of school…but finished. And Levi goes full nerd for Public Enemy and The Thieving Magpie, evidently.
CORRECTION
The couple in episode ‘Will Is from Mars…’ the couples husbands are talking to each other on the other side of the room. Re-watched the episode and realized Mike misspoke.
In this episode, Levi and Mike break down the Pilot episode of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. They give first impression of the family and share their funniest moments of the episode. The guys also discuss the story of how the series came to be.