The Frasier Department https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com Hosts Leila and Lucas watch original Frasier in a random order, late-night rerun-style. It's the '90s, Jerry!

We used to watch the 2023 Frasier revival, but it got canceled.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:32 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. TV & Film:TV Reviews 1440 episodic Lucas and Leila do the job nobody wants to do: watch Frasier (2023-) (the new one) and talk about it at length. Lucas & Leila Lucas & Leila No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19223799/S3_KELS_RSS.jpg The Frasier Department https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com 144 144 S3E9: Frasier Grinch S3E9: Frasier Grinch https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s3e9-frasier-grinch/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s3e9-frasier-grinch/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:32 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/51a59944-05aa-3c5a-b379-d6a134109165 It's an out-of-season Christmas episode with an unfamiliar Frederick Crane, an impossibly large apartment storage unit, and a Santa that talks but doesn't dance. TFD hosts Leila and Lucas investigate the mystery of Candy Kane and spend altogether too much time discussing the unrelated sitcom Bob.

]]> It's an out-of-season Christmas episode with an unfamiliar Frederick Crane, an impossibly large apartment storage unit, and a Santa that talks but doesn't dance. TFD hosts Leila and Lucas investigate the mystery of Candy Kane and spend altogether too much time discussing the unrelated sitcom Bob.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2927 39 full S11E14: Freudian Sleep S11E14: Freudian Sleep https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s11e14-freudian-sleep/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s11e14-freudian-sleep/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/d4300bb4-2ddf-3247-808e-8db776c39cc7 Niles dies, unborn baby David Crane shatters into a million pieces, and the previously-dead Niles has countless extramarital affairs… or do they? It’s a weird one this time as Frasier goes into dreamland. Your hosts Leila and Lucas argue about the nature of multi-camera sitcom production and which stories from their marriage are appropriate to share on this podcast.

]]> Niles dies, unborn baby David Crane shatters into a million pieces, and the previously-dead Niles has countless extramarital affairs… or do they? It’s a weird one this time as Frasier goes into dreamland. Your hosts Leila and Lucas argue about the nature of multi-camera sitcom production and which stories from their marriage are appropriate to share on this podcast.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3091 38 full S8E20: The Wizard and Roz S8E20: The Wizard and Roz https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s8e20-the-wizard-and-roz/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s8e20-the-wizard-and-roz/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/f47238e2-cedc-383e-98ea-1d930f104992 Ride a twister to mid-2001 and the widely-hated Frasier season 8! Follow the yellow brick road and meet exciting guest stars like Fisher Stevens from Short Circuit and René Auberjonois from Star Trek (oh no!). Roz, Daphne, and the sets are bedecked in emerald green - what does it all mean?! The Frasier Department hosts Leila and Lucas will descend in a bubble and help you get home safely (and your little dog, too).

]]> Ride a twister to mid-2001 and the widely-hated Frasier season 8! Follow the yellow brick road and meet exciting guest stars like Fisher Stevens from Short Circuit and René Auberjonois from Star Trek (oh no!). Roz, Daphne, and the sets are bedecked in emerald green - what does it all mean?! The Frasier Department hosts Leila and Lucas will descend in a bubble and help you get home safely (and your little dog, too).

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3046 37 full S5E12: The Zoo Story S5E12: The Zoo Story https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s5e12-the-zoo-story/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s5e12-the-zoo-story/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e713bfa9-c46d-3ae6-80b0-c8101222d497 Frasier asks whether it is possible to be both ethical and effective. Niles runs into trouble in his marriage. Daphne confuses birds. Merry Christmas! This isn't a Christmas episode, but Dick Van Dyke gave us all a gift by successfully turning 100 after the time of recording.

]]> Frasier asks whether it is possible to be both ethical and effective. Niles runs into trouble in his marriage. Daphne confuses birds. Merry Christmas! This isn't a Christmas episode, but Dick Van Dyke gave us all a gift by successfully turning 100 after the time of recording.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3637 36 full S7E8: The Late Dr. Crane S7E8: The Late Dr. Crane https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s7e8-the-late-dr-crane/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s7e8-the-late-dr-crane/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/14382d3d-3503-3e27-bec7-b19ed3c3a2e1 Niles falls for that lady from Hacks (no, not that one, that one, or that other one). Frasier grapples with his legacy, a cane, and the world's ugliest laptop. Your hosts Leila and Lucas discuss pacing issues, car crashes, and whether it's appropriate to put champagne in a condolence basket.

]]> Niles falls for that lady from Hacks (no, not that one, that one, or that other one). Frasier grapples with his legacy, a cane, and the world's ugliest laptop. Your hosts Leila and Lucas discuss pacing issues, car crashes, and whether it's appropriate to put champagne in a condolence basket.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2789 35 full S2E20: Breaking the Ice S2E20: Breaking the Ice https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e20-breaking-the-ice/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e20-breaking-the-ice/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/11d7b16c-9b34-3a38-993e-4780a49bfcd8 Frasier once again makes his tempestuous relationship with his father everyone else's problem. Both of the women on this show are largely ignored. Niles goes shopping. Wait, Niles?! What TV show are we watching?

]]> Frasier once again makes his tempestuous relationship with his father everyone else's problem. Both of the women on this show are largely ignored. Niles goes shopping. Wait, Niles?! What TV show are we watching?

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 4450 34 full Welcome back to The Frasier Department Welcome back to The Frasier Department https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/welcome-back-to-the-frasier-department/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/welcome-back-to-the-frasier-department/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:39:46 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/5a32e81b-c9ff-375b-99a3-4db8ee82fd4e After an unannounced 5-month podcasting hiatus, The Frasier Department returns, with a few twists. Hear about them in this mini-episode! Stick around til the end to find out which Frasier (1993) episode we'll cover first (it's not the pilot).

]]> After an unannounced 5-month podcasting hiatus, The Frasier Department returns, with a few twists. Hear about them in this mini-episode! Stick around til the end to find out which Frasier (1993) episode we'll cover first (it's not the pilot).

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 95 33 full S2E10: Father Christmas S2E10: Father Christmas https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e10-father-christmas/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e10-father-christmas/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:23:17 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/da3be27a-b42b-308b-97aa-4a428f1a41dd Alan’s daughter comes to town after 9 episodes of foreshadowing. David becomes a big fish in a small gingerbread pond. Your hosts Leila and Lucas say goodbye to the cast, characters, and creators of Frasier (2023-2024) and give enigmatic clues about the future of this podcast.

]]> Alan’s daughter comes to town after 9 episodes of foreshadowing. David becomes a big fish in a small gingerbread pond. Your hosts Leila and Lucas say goodbye to the cast, characters, and creators of Frasier (2023-2024) and give enigmatic clues about the future of this podcast.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 4174 32 full Renee Pezzotta interview (she's Smokey!) Renee Pezzotta interview (she's Smokey!) https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/renee-pezzotta-interview-shes-smokey/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/renee-pezzotta-interview-shes-smokey/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 14:51:36 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/299171a9-dc4e-3f46-80c3-991e8ed4821d We only asked multi-hyphenate and Frasier recurring guest star Renee Pezzotta to talk about sitcom stuff with us, but she left us with a profound and inspiring message about the validity of art and the people who make it, in good times and bad. Truly, this is the kind of person who gets a standing ovation from Nicole Kidman when she's in the audience and Nicole Kidman is on stage.

The Frasier Department apologizes for the unusually high frequency of dog sounds in this episode. We're not about to ask the Nicole Kidman-endorsed Renee Pezzotta to do retakes of interview answers just because OUR dog is being his silly self.

Heartbreak feels good in a podcast like this.

]]> We only asked multi-hyphenate and Frasier recurring guest star Renee Pezzotta to talk about sitcom stuff with us, but she left us with a profound and inspiring message about the validity of art and the people who make it, in good times and bad. Truly, this is the kind of person who gets a standing ovation from Nicole Kidman when she's in the audience and Nicole Kidman is on stage.

The Frasier Department apologizes for the unusually high frequency of dog sounds in this episode. We're not about to ask the Nicole Kidman-endorsed Renee Pezzotta to do retakes of interview answers just because OUR dog is being his silly self.

Heartbreak feels good in a podcast like this.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3799 31 full Frasier (1993) commentary: S11E22 Crock Tales Frasier (1993) commentary: S11E22 Crock Tales https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/frasier-1993-commentary-s11e22-crock-tales/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/frasier-1993-commentary-s11e22-crock-tales/#comments Sun, 04 May 2025 10:29:47 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/ca1e4438-6f43-3d2a-b8ba-877ec4072a25 Watch along with us as we go back in time exactly 21 years to the penultimate Frasier (1993) episode. What a crock! What's a crock?

]]> Watch along with us as we go back in time exactly 21 years to the penultimate Frasier (1993) episode. What a crock! What's a crock?

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 1923 30 full S2E9: Murder Most Finch (with Marlessa from Sitcom Studies) S2E9: Murder Most Finch (with Marlessa from Sitcom Studies) https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e9-murder-most-finch-with-marlessa-from-sitcom-studies/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e9-murder-most-finch-with-marlessa-from-sitcom-studies/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/5b57a6d3-2c00-3d1c-aee3-1ef82fc19d48 Holly catches up on the events of the season. Disaster strikes when a perfectly good olive oil tasting party turns out to be a murder mystery game night. Frasier is visited by ten plagues. Hosts Leila and Lucas get an Everybody Loves Raymond lesson.

]]> Holly catches up on the events of the season. Disaster strikes when a perfectly good olive oil tasting party turns out to be a murder mystery game night. Frasier is visited by ten plagues. Hosts Leila and Lucas get an Everybody Loves Raymond lesson.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 5266 29 full S1E8: Thank You, Dr. Crane S1E8: Thank You, Dr. Crane https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e8-thank-you-dr-crane/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e8-thank-you-dr-crane/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/2723cd1a-95ac-3b46-8f52-4dbd8468697b (Some of) the old supporting cast returns to justify one of them staying on this show. Is 23 too young to be a married magician with multiple children? Is this episode a moving reflection of the twisted paths of our own lives? Is it a cynical story contrivance that loses momentum just when FRASIER (2023) needs it most? Is it both? Leila and Lucas investigate.

]]> (Some of) the old supporting cast returns to justify one of them staying on this show. Is 23 too young to be a married magician with multiple children? Is this episode a moving reflection of the twisted paths of our own lives? Is it a cynical story contrivance that loses momentum just when FRASIER (2023) needs it most? Is it both? Leila and Lucas investigate.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 4141 28 full Talk with Frasier On Film Talk with Frasier On Film https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/talk-with-frasier-on-film/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/talk-with-frasier-on-film/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/1bb8007f-1787-3291-a4fb-09ee94e7501e Ben Murray from the Frasier On Film podcast joins Leila and Lucas for a discussion of all things Frasier. Listen to Frasier On Film wherever you listen to us, starting right here.

]]> Ben Murray from the Frasier On Film podcast joins Leila and Lucas for a discussion of all things Frasier. Listen to Frasier On Film wherever you listen to us, starting right here.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 6062 27 full CHEERS commentary: Bar Wars VII: The Naked Prey CHEERS commentary: Bar Wars VII: The Naked Prey https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/cheers-commentary-bar-wars-vii-the-naked-prey/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/cheers-commentary-bar-wars-vii-the-naked-prey/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/51d6c09f-60c6-3609-80e0-545997accbcb Time-travel with us to St. Patrick's Day 1993 for the final installment of Bar Wars (we haven't seen any of the earlier ones).

]]> Time-travel with us to St. Patrick's Day 1993 for the final installment of Bar Wars (we haven't seen any of the earlier ones).

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 1580 26 full S2E7: My Brilliant Sister S2E7: My Brilliant Sister https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e7-my-brilliant-sister/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e7-my-brilliant-sister/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/59972714-0114-3253-a9b5-342a66dc8e7e Frasier and guest star Yvette Nicole Brown see eye to eye on pizza bagels. An improv teams forms spontaneously. Your hosts talk I Love Lucy, Gilmore Girls, and occasionally Frasier (2023). The Star Trek Hour returns.

]]> Frasier and guest star Yvette Nicole Brown see eye to eye on pizza bagels. An improv teams forms spontaneously. Your hosts talk I Love Lucy, Gilmore Girls, and occasionally Frasier (2023). The Star Trek Hour returns.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3720 25 full S2E6: Cape Cod S2E6: Cape Cod https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e6-cape-cod/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e6-cape-cod/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/96779ffe-9c4e-3fed-8842-3bb05f65269d You'll never guess where this one takes place. Everyone tries to pair off for that famous romantic holiday, July 4th. Your hosts Leila and Lucas talk Felix Mendelssohn and fridge pants.

]]> You'll never guess where this one takes place. Everyone tries to pair off for that famous romantic holiday, July 4th. Your hosts Leila and Lucas talk Felix Mendelssohn and fridge pants.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3748 24 full Anders Keith interview Anders Keith interview https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/anders-keith-interview/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/anders-keith-interview/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/5caa1c3a-93ad-3d4a-9d32-02b2e9feb614 We talk to Anders Keith (David (no relation to Keith David)) about his influences, his colleagues, himself, and video games both real and fictitious. Recorded prior to Paramount+’s latest rash and bloody deed.

]]> We talk to Anders Keith (David (no relation to Keith David)) about his influences, his colleagues, himself, and video games both real and fictitious. Recorded prior to Paramount+’s latest rash and bloody deed.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3105 22 full Mid-season debrief Mid-season debrief https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/mid-season-debrief/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/mid-season-debrief/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:26:55 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/b427b9d2-d44c-3732-8063-8f30535f086a Your hosts go to an experimental New York theater piece, acknowledge the apparent but not definite end of Frasier (2023-), and update you on the schedule for the near future of this podcast. Is this the shape of things to come? Yeah, it is.

]]> Your hosts go to an experimental New York theater piece, acknowledge the apparent but not definite end of Frasier (2023-), and update you on the schedule for the near future of this podcast. Is this the shape of things to come? Yeah, it is.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 779 23 full S2E5: The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father S2E5: The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e5-the-squash-courtship-of-freddys-father/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e5-the-squash-courtship-of-freddys-father/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/06e4b227-3c40-3c39-a4fc-3d99c7b6dc08 Frasier revisits a torrid affair and his horrid short shorts. Harriet Sansom Harris (returning from the original) and Rachel Bloom (promoted from super-fan) have a talking-like-this contest. Your hosts Lucas and Leila demand that someone pay attention to David.

]]> Frasier revisits a torrid affair and his horrid short shorts. Harriet Sansom Harris (returning from the original) and Rachel Bloom (promoted from super-fan) have a talking-like-this contest. Your hosts Lucas and Leila demand that someone pay attention to David.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3341 21 full S2E4: The Dedication S2E4: The Dedication https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e4-the-dedication/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e4-the-dedication/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/037c8056-6e38-3e26-a57a-948a2bf71b6a Frasier commits some crimes, forcing Alan to be the adult in the room. Freddy and Eve drink to remember… and to forget. Everyone forgets about David. Your hosts debate the true meaning of The Dedication.

]]> Frasier commits some crimes, forcing Alan to be the adult in the room. Freddy and Eve drink to remember… and to forget. Everyone forgets about David. Your hosts debate the true meaning of The Dedication.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3117 20 full Jess Salgueiro!!! interview?! Jess Salgueiro!!! interview?! https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/jess-salgueiro-interview/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/jess-salgueiro-interview/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/9f8c4eb6-e7c0-3187-926e-3fbe383d75a3 Months after the promotional period for Frasier S2, the incomparable Jess Salgueiro (Eve!) is kind enough to talk to us about the show.

What's Eve's karaoke go-to? What's it like to be directed by your six-time-Emmy-winning co-star? How do you spin a ham? Hear the answers to these questions, and more.

]]> Months after the promotional period for Frasier S2, the incomparable Jess Salgueiro (Eve!) is kind enough to talk to us about the show.

What's Eve's karaoke go-to? What's it like to be directed by your six-time-Emmy-winning co-star? How do you spin a ham? Hear the answers to these questions, and more.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2010 19 full S2E3: All About Eve S2E3: All About Eve https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e3-all-about-eve/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e3-all-about-eve/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/1c16756a-21b9-3c34-b67b-ae8bd64a50a8 Co-host Lucas pays for all his Star Trek talk when co-host Leila finds multiple opportunities to talk about The Big Bang Theory. On the actual show, Roz returns to stand up for the next generation of single moms against the chauvinism of every generation of men.

]]> Co-host Lucas pays for all his Star Trek talk when co-host Leila finds multiple opportunities to talk about The Big Bang Theory. On the actual show, Roz returns to stand up for the next generation of single moms against the chauvinism of every generation of men.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3395 18 full S2E2: Cyrano, Cyrano S2E2: Cyrano, Cyrano https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e2-cyrano-cyrano/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e2-cyrano-cyrano/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/1ebab74a-658a-3e29-9866-be0fc09ff6e4 Eve and Freddy's cynicism drives Frasier to excessive sincerity. Alan gets his groove back. Bender Bending Rodriguez gets high, maybe. The show's least subtle joke flies right over the inflated heads of hosts Lucas and Leila.

]]> Eve and Freddy's cynicism drives Frasier to excessive sincerity. Alan gets his groove back. Bender Bending Rodriguez gets high, maybe. The show's least subtle joke flies right over the inflated heads of hosts Lucas and Leila.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3374 17 full S2E1: Ham S2E1: Ham https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e1-ham/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s2e1-ham/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/d137102d-f36d-3d8b-af43-ea326fefbc20 An enchanted tchotchke leads to broken friendships, shattered pitchers, and called exes. Hosts Lucas and Leila debate which noises are funny.

]]> An enchanted tchotchke leads to broken friendships, shattered pitchers, and called exes. Hosts Lucas and Leila debate which noises are funny.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3905 16 full The rest of our @fromthedeskofmariscrane interview The rest of our @fromthedeskofmariscrane interview https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/the-rest-of-our-fromthedeskofmariscrane-interview/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/the-rest-of-our-fromthedeskofmariscrane-interview/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/f007263c-decf-37d2-a694-1180de1f3075 It's Frasier podception: in a cut scene from our 5th episode, hosts Lucas and Leila talk to unrelated Frasier podcast host Steve about Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roz, and (most controversially) how many episodes of Frasier there are.

]]> It's Frasier podception: in a cut scene from our 5th episode, hosts Lucas and Leila talk to unrelated Frasier podcast host Steve about Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roz, and (most controversially) how many episodes of Frasier there are.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 944 15 full Bonus? Thanksgiving commentary Bonus? Thanksgiving commentary https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/bonus-thanksgiving-commentary/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/bonus-thanksgiving-commentary/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:41:45 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/038f71cf-920f-3113-8922-f010bffafa4f Podcast hosts Lucas and Leila slingshot around the sun, fly to 1996, and talk over the OG Frasier ep "A Lilith Thanksgiving." Happy holiday, Americans!

]]> Podcast hosts Lucas and Leila slingshot around the sun, fly to 1996, and talk over the OG Frasier ep "A Lilith Thanksgiving." Happy holiday, Americans!

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 1569 14 full Season 1 Recap Season 1 Recap https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/season-1-recap/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/season-1-recap/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/01fb5e9b-7aea-318b-9fa0-cab0b8930b81 Hosts Lucas and Leila, clinging to 2023 like a life preserver, continue to talk about season 1.

]]> Hosts Lucas and Leila, clinging to 2023 like a life preserver, continue to talk about season 1.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2182 13 full S1E10: Reindeer Games S1E10: Reindeer Games https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e11-reindeer-games/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e11-reindeer-games/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:24:31 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/493265da-6765-3931-9e32-9b4cad1c83c0 Freddy tries to solve everyone's problems, Olivia has a meet-cute, and a beloved character returns (CLICK HERE to find out who it is!!!!). Your hosts Lucas and Leila lose their guest co-host's audio files and create an avant-garde podcast episode from the ashes.

]]> Freddy tries to solve everyone's problems, Olivia has a meet-cute, and a beloved character returns (CLICK HERE to find out who it is!!!!). Your hosts Lucas and Leila lose their guest co-host's audio files and create an avant-garde podcast episode from the ashes.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2737 12 full See you in a few days See you in a few days https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/see-you-in-a-few-days/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/see-you-in-a-few-days/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:24:30 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/feb97d52-0445-3d53-ab34-dec7eb07061d Hosts Leila and Lucas boldly buck tradition by not releasing an episode today.

]]> Hosts Leila and Lucas boldly buck tradition by not releasing an episode today.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 20 11 full S1E9: The Fix Is In S1E9: The Fix Is In https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e9-the-fix-is-in/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e9-the-fix-is-in/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:10:13 -0500 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/364cc955-8242-36e0-b99c-5ea6e7f6ed50 Hosts Leila and Lucas grumble as Eve does crime, David gets a job, and Freddy comes up with an overly complicated plan that requires his dad to repeatedly humiliate himself. Like father, like son? Think about it, won't you?

]]> Hosts Leila and Lucas grumble as Eve does crime, David gets a job, and Freddy comes up with an overly complicated plan that requires his dad to repeatedly humiliate himself. Like father, like son? Think about it, won't you?

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3307 10 full Halloween commentaries Halloween commentaries https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/halloween-commentaries/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/halloween-commentaries/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/bae61f6b-5797-3d7f-a28f-43be56ead439 Format, schlormat: we pause our Frasier (2023) reviews to comment LIVE while watching two Halloween episodes of Frasier (1993). Fire up your VCR or Paramount+ machine and watch along with us. Back to normal next week.

]]> Format, schlormat: we pause our Frasier (2023) reviews to comment LIVE while watching two Halloween episodes of Frasier (1993). Fire up your VCR or Paramount+ machine and watch along with us. Back to normal next week.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2975 9 full S1E8: The B Story S1E8: The B Story https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e8-the-b-story/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e8-the-b-story/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/3c2f1937-1d74-3cd3-b164-abf9092d3653 The 3 Bs are bees, booze, and bats**t crazy antics all around. Frasier looks for the laziest route to prestige. David turns to Drunk Freddy for an intellectual bailout.

]]> The 3 Bs are bees, booze, and bats**t crazy antics all around. Frasier looks for the laziest route to prestige. David turns to Drunk Freddy for an intellectual bailout.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2487 8 full S1E7: Freddy's Birthday S1E7: Freddy's Birthday https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e7-freddys-birthday/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e7-freddys-birthday/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/c061e73d-09cb-3b65-8388-69b0deef1b78 Lilith reenters the building. The gang celebrates Freddy’s birthday in true Crane fashion: with insults, past trauma, and white linen. “That ‘90s Show” gets canceled.

]]> Lilith reenters the building. The gang celebrates Freddy’s birthday in true Crane fashion: with insults, past trauma, and white linen. “That ‘90s Show” gets canceled.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2799 7 full S1E6: Blind Date S1E6: Blind Date https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e6-blind-date/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e6-blind-date/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/2faf47f8-9338-3c01-a6bb-a0e731195b82 Casting director Jeff Greenberg pulls off his latest miracle. Freddy ruins an osso bucco, Frasier ruins an entire evening. How did this get made? Very well, thank you.

]]> Casting director Jeff Greenberg pulls off his latest miracle. Freddy ruins an osso bucco, Frasier ruins an entire evening. How did this get made? Very well, thank you.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2189 6 full S1E5: The Founders' Society (ft. Steve from the We're Listening podcast) S1E5: The Founders' Society (ft. Steve from the We're Listening podcast) https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e5-the-founders-society-feat-steve-from-the-were-listening-podcast/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e5-the-founders-society-feat-steve-from-the-were-listening-podcast/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/1b94b0d9-6f1a-3c64-bae5-1a523866ebbf Frasier tries to get into a wine club, we mean an exclusive spa, we mean an elite academic society. Eve and Fred teach David the art of seduction. Hosts Lucas and Leila call in a ringer when Alan's English accent joke goes over their heads.

]]> Frasier tries to get into a wine club, we mean an exclusive spa, we mean an elite academic society. Eve and Fred teach David the art of seduction. Hosts Lucas and Leila call in a ringer when Alan's English accent joke goes over their heads.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 3722 5 full S1E4: Trivial Pursuits S1E4: Trivial Pursuits https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e4-trivial-pursuits/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e4-trivial-pursuits/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/fb7d54d8-8157-3761-8e2f-4c869dd9dc06 David fans rise up! Alan and Olivia descend into madness after losing a trivia game (we've been there). Freddy likes his chili spicy. Podcast host Leila writes chapter 7 of her PhD thesis on the films of Bob Fosse.

]]> David fans rise up! Alan and Olivia descend into madness after losing a trivia game (we've been there). Freddy likes his chili spicy. Podcast host Leila writes chapter 7 of her PhD thesis on the films of Bob Fosse.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2948 4 full S1E3: First Class S1E3: First Class https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e3-first-class/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e3-first-class/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/6e932e13-f08f-3c98-98bd-1f88145ca9fe This week, DRAMA on TV show and podcast alike. Will Eve nail her audition? Will David stay loyal to Uncle Frasier? Did Frasier kill someone with an ax? Hosts Leila and Lucas TEAR each other to SHREDS over these questions.

]]> This week, DRAMA on TV show and podcast alike. Will Eve nail her audition? Will David stay loyal to Uncle Frasier? Did Frasier kill someone with an ax? Hosts Leila and Lucas TEAR each other to SHREDS over these questions.

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2677 3 full S1E2: Moving In S1E2: Moving In https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e2-moving-in/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e2-moving-in/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/65c38187-f5e9-3331-8223-540b38cd2767 Frasier catches Freddy in a lie familiar to CHEERS viewers. Alan exhibits professional competence. Podcast hosts Lucas and Leila pore through the sitcom archives for comedy references... and more?!

]]> Frasier catches Freddy in a lie familiar to CHEERS viewers. Alan exhibits professional competence. Podcast hosts Lucas and Leila pore through the sitcom archives for comedy references... and more?!

]]> Lucas & Leila true No 2252 2 full S1E1: The Good Father S1E1: The Good Father https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e1-the-good-father/ https://thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/e/s1e1-the-good-father/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:51:05 -0400 thefrasierdepartment.podbean.com/9ffbdc6a-59d2-3889-8d73-1039279247a5 FRASIER returns. Hosts Lucas and Leila dig into reboot culture. They applaud Frasier's son's transformation into an Adonis... & more! 

]]> FRASIER returns. Hosts Lucas and Leila dig into reboot culture. They applaud Frasier's son's transformation into an Adonis... & more! 

]]> FRASIER returns. Hosts Lucas and Leila dig into reboot culture. They applaud Frasier’s son’s transformation into an Adonis... & more! Lucas & Leila true No 3285 1 1 full