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No Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld.After sitting down and watching every episode, hosts Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell will talk about what bits still work, what worked back then, and things that are so cringe that they probably should never have been part of the show...at least from a modern day viewpoint.New episodes of No Hugging, No Learning drop every Sunday.Email us: nohuggingnolearningshow@gmail.comFollow us: @nohugging on Twitter, @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram and @nohugging.bsky.social on BlueskySupport us: patreon.com/nohugging
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Signup to Generate a PitchNo Hugging, No Learning is the show about one thing...watching Always Sunny for the first time. We originally watched through Seinfeld and then Curb Your Enthusiasm and finished both series, so we moved on to what many call the "spiritual successor" of Seinfeld.
No Hugging, No Learning is hosted by Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell. The show has published 396 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Storm of the Century (S7E6)" (26 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Frank's Brother (S7E5)" (18 October 2026, 60 minutes), and "Sweet Dee Gets Audited (S7E4)" (11 October 2026, 57 minutes).
No Hugging, No Learning publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 396 episodes.
Booking probability for No Hugging, No Learning is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. No Hugging, No Learning requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. No Hugging, No Learning's contact route on record: verified email.
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Tim Murphy and Ted Hallowell hosts No Hugging, No Learning, a tv podcast with 396 episodes published.
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Episode #6
"With an apocalyptic storm headed to Philly, The Gang joins the panicking masses in a race to secure scarce resources." -Original Air Date: 10/20/2011- This week we're talking about The Storm of the Century, a Category...
Episode #5
"The Gang is shocked to meet Frank's long lost brother, Gino, when he unexpectedly arrives at Paddy's Pub and exposes a wealth of family secrets." -Original Air Date: 10/13/2011- This week we're talking about Frank's...
Episode #4
"Desperate times call for truly sad and horrific measures as Sweet Dee tries to get out of an IRS audit." -Original Air Date: 10/6/2011- This week we're talking about Sweet Dee Gets Audited, the purpose of putting ice...
Episode #3
"Frank accidentally gets into the child pageantry business and is terrified of coming across as a 'Diddler'." -Original Air Date: 9/29/2011- This week we're talking about Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties, wondering if...
Episode #2
"Dee and Dennis take the gang to their favorite childhood vacation spot where things aren't quite how they remember. While Dee and Dennis see the seedy side of the Jersey Shore, Mac, Frank and Charlie have the nights of...
Episode #1
"With Frank intent on marrying a prostitute, The Gang tries to make the best of it by attempting an image makeover to uncover the heart of gold that exists deep inside Frank's 'pretty woman'." -Original Air Date...
Episode #13
"While Mac and Charlie attempt to rediscover the spirit of Christmas for themselves, Dennis and Dee attempt to convince Frank to change his ways...and stop ruining their own Christmases." -Original Air Date: 12/16/2010...
Episode #12
"Before Dee's baby arrives, The Gang tries to figure out who is the father by throwing a house party for all her former flings." -Original Air Date: 12/9/2010- This week we're talking about Dee Gives Birth, revisiting...
Episode #11
"Things go awry as the Gang travels to Atlantic City for a charity benefit. While Frank, Dee and Mac try to survive in the woods, Dennis and Charlie hitch a ride to the city and have the night of their lives." -Original...
Episode #10
"When keeping the basement rodent free drives Charlie to the brink, the gang decides to put the cynicism aside and throw a surprise party to cheer him up." -Original Air Date: 11/18/2010- This week we're talking about...
No Hugging, No Learning
"Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence. Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride." -Original Airdate: June 26, 2026- As of this past Friday, all of the episodes of Life...
"Dee takes a job as a substitute teacher and exposes her students to the culture of Paddy's with a field trip to see the gang's take on the 'Lethal Weapon' series." -Original Air Date: 11/11/2010- This week we're...
Episode #8
"A blast from the past prompts the guys to expand membership, and Dee to re-consider her future. W: David Hornsby D: Matt Shakman" -Original Air Date: 11/4/2010- This week we're talking about The Gang Gets a New Member...
Episode #7
"The gang gets a real 'scare' after Dee reveals she's pregnant, forcing the guys to recall their last hazy Halloween Party to determine if one of them might be the father." -Original Air Date: 10/28/2010- This week...
Episode #6
"Charlie and Mac set-up a truly odd couple after Mac's Mom burns the house down, while Frank discovers the importance of paternal care when Dee falls ill." -Original Air Date: 10/21/2010- This week we're talking about...
Episode #5
"After getting denied from the local pool club, Mac and Charlie aim to fix up an abandoned pool in order to beat the heat wave. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee try to beat the heat in a more 'dignified' and 'upper-class'...
Episode #4
"Mac finally gets his big break after correctly answering a trivia question on the radio. While Frank, Dennis, and Dee take their bar-banter to the internet with their own podcast." -Original Air Date: 10/8/2010- This...
Episode #3
"The gang attempts to open themselves up to the adventures of the sea after the purchase of their 'new' boat." -Original Air Date: 9/30/2010- This week we're talking about The Gang Buys a Boat, SO many mentions of...
Episode #2
"Marital bliss turns to marital business, as the gang experiences the emotional and economic tribulations of divorce." -Original Air Date: 9/23/2010- This week we're talking about Dennis Gets Divorced, songs that SOUND...
Episode #1
"Mac pulls out the big guns to protect the sanctity of marriage, while the rest of the gang reap the rewards of marital bliss." -Original Air Date: 9/16/2010- This week we're talking about Mac Fights Gay Marriage...
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