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ALFsplaining

ALFsplaining

By: Ben Baker and John Matthews
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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.Ben Baker and John Matthews Art
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  • Josh Blake Interview
    Jun 1 2026

    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 ongoing character!

    Josh Blake has quickly become one of our favourites in season three of ALF with his increased role as Jake Ochmonek, the streetwise nephew of the Tanner's gawdy but loveable neighbours.

    He's worked with some of the biggest names in the business and popped up in shows like "The Wonder Years", "Home Improvement" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch".

    We spent an hour in his company recently and he was happy to answer all our questions and give his own personal take on everything from the supposed on set dramas to being a recognised child actor - not to mention what happens when you stop being one.


    For this interview in full video visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGgX95TPapw&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGgX95TPapw&

    or join the Patreon for your very own hi-def downloadable copy., along with hours of extra bonus content on all things ALF extended universe. https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Having My Baby
    May 29 2026

    "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 strikes, unexpected pregnancies and various other emergencies, Kate is about to give birth to that most beautiful thing - the end of the series. Due to a series of comical events mean they are without their trousers, Ben Baker and John Matthews are smoking cigars in the waiting room who have birthed another year of top flight podcasts about Melmac's favourite son. God bless us all!

    Want to support another series of the show and entertain yourselves in the off-season with our many audio and video exclusives from the Shumway extended universe? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard here:

    https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra

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    38 mins
  • Shake, Rattle and Roll
    May 28 2026

    "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 another day at the ALF factory then with your head foremen Ben Baker and John Matthews.


    Want to get in our protective bunker? Why not consider joining the Orbit Guard and help fund the next season of ALFsplaining whilst receiving monthly exclusives from the Shumway extended universe. Click here for details:

    https://www.patreon.com/c/ALFsplainingExtra

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    37 mins
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