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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><title>Sitcomology</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology</link><description>An in-depth and analytic look inside the world of sitcoms. Moderated by Nick Suss, this podcast doesn't just review sitcoms, it takes the construct of the sitcom itself and analyzes it from every direction. A must listen for those who want to know more about the shows that make them laugh.</description><atom:link rel="self" href="http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/feed"></atom:link><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (c) 2013-2014, StoriesHouse</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:30:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>StoriesHouse</itunes:author><itunes:summary>An in-depth and analytic look inside the world of sitcoms. Moderated by Nick Suss, this podcast doesn't just review sitcoms, it takes the construct of the sitcom itself and analyzes it from every direction. A must listen for those who want to know more about the shows that make them laugh.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:owner><itunes:name>StoriesHouse</itunes:name><itunes:email>h@hunterleath.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image>https://storiestime.s3.amazonaws.com/sitcomology-header.png</itunes:image><item><title>Episode 6: Season 1 Bias</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/6</link><description>Nick returns to the Sitcomology podcast, all nostalgic for no apparent reason about Freaks and Geeks. You know what that means. Nick takes an in-depth look at the character development of good and bad first seasons to iconic television shows including Seinfeld, Friends, Arrested Development and more before dissecting the differences between Freaks and Geeks and That 70's Show. Finally, Nick ends the podcast by speculating as to how Brooklyn Nine-Nine's first season will be remembered a decade from now. </description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:30:38 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/6</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E06_Season_1_Bias.mp3" length="22101399"></enclosure><itunes:summary>Nick returns to the Sitcomology podcast, all nostalgic for no apparent reason about Freaks and Geeks. You know what that means. Nick takes an in-depth look at the character development of good and bad first seasons to iconic television shows including Seinfeld, Friends, Arrested Development and more before dissecting the differences between Freaks and Geeks and That 70's Show. Finally, Nick ends the podcast by speculating as to how Brooklyn Nine-Nine's first season will be remembered a decade from now. </itunes:summary><itunes:duration>0</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Episode 5: Super Bowls</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/5</link><description>In this podcast, Nick explains the significance of the post-Super Bowl episode of a sitcom. Referencing Friends, The Office, Malcolm in the Middle and a few others, Nick describes what makes a good Super Bowl episode. Later, Nick reviews the tropes and strategies used in the episodes of New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine which aired last Sunday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:50:41 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/5</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E05_Super_Bowls.mp3" length="21604875"></enclosure><itunes:summary>In this podcast, Nick explains the significance of the post-Super Bowl episode of a sitcom. Referencing Friends, The Office, Malcolm in the Middle and a few others, Nick describes what makes a good Super Bowl episode. Later, Nick reviews the tropes and strategies used in the episodes of New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine which aired last Sunday.</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>0</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Episode 4: The Chinese Restaurant</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/4</link><description>In this edition of the Sitcomology podcast, Nick sits down with his good friend Glen to discuss one episode of Seinfeld and its significance across the entire sitcom landscape. Though Friends and the King of Queens are referenced, Seinfeld dominates this podcast. Check it out for an in-depth discussion of bottle episodes, plot developments and continuity errors.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:08:18 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/4</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E04_The_Chinese%20Restaurant.mp3" length="21976453"></enclosure><itunes:summary>In this edition of the Sitcomology podcast, Nick sits down with his good friend Glen to discuss one episode of Seinfeld and its significance across the entire sitcom landscape. Though Friends and the King of Queens are referenced, Seinfeld dominates this podcast. Check it out for an in-depth discussion of bottle episodes, plot developments and continuity errors.</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>0</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Episode 3: TBS Effect</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/3</link><description>In the return to the sitcomology podcast, Nick focuses on the TBS Effect: a theory of his that explains why syndication is both a blessing and a curse for fans of popular sitcoms. At both the beginning and the end, Nick explains how the format of the podcast has slightly changed. Make sure to listen all the way through; Nick has a small request for the listeners.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:57:51 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/3</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E03_TBS_Effect.mp3" length="22572436"></enclosure><itunes:summary>In the return to the sitcomology podcast, Nick focuses on the TBS Effect: a theory of his that explains why syndication is both a blessing and a curse for fans of popular sitcoms. At both the beginning and the end, Nick explains how the format of the podcast has slightly changed. Make sure to listen all the way through; Nick has a small request for the listeners.</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>0</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Episode 2: Weddings</title><link>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/2</link><description>Hitting the ground running, Nick jumps back into the podcast game by first dissecting proper Netflix usage as a college student. Next, he jumps into the meat of the episode, the use (or overuse) of weddings gone wrong in sitcoms. The references are everywhere, bouncing between Cheers, Friends, Frasier, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Everybody Loves Raymond and more. CAUTION: This podcast is rife with plot spoilers, so those who do not want certain shows to be spoiled (e.g. Friends and Cheers) may want to fast forward through the A plot.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:41:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/2</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E02_Weddings.mp3" length="22712894"></enclosure><itunes:summary>Hitting the ground running, Nick jumps back into the podcast game by first dissecting proper Netflix usage as a college student. Next, he jumps into the meat of the episode, the use (or overuse) of weddings gone wrong in sitcoms. The references are everywhere, bouncing between Cheers, Friends, Frasier, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Everybody Loves Raymond and more. 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Though it isn't a definitive look into the exact protagonist, it's a start.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:38:11 +0000</pubDate><guid>http://storieshouse.com/podcast/sitcomology/1</guid><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://storieshouse.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/sitcomology/E01_Protagonists.mp3" length="23182248"></enclosure><itunes:summary>Nick kicks off the Sitcomology podcast with a discussion of how to spot a protagonist in an ensemble comedy. By referencing shows like Friends, the Office and the Big Bang Theory, he explains the traits that define what makes a good protagonist. Though it isn't a definitive look into the exact protagonist, it's a start.</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>0</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit></item></channel></rss>