Grab the tissues, Roz is back and it’s the season finale of the Frasier revival! TV writer and friend of the pod Rekha Shankar joins Anita to pinpoint every moment in the finale that made them cry. They also go through their favorite callbacks to the original series including Martin’s dancing Santa and the return of Roz Doyle’s perfect zingers. Later on, Rekha and Anita discuss what a season 2 could look like and theorize how Bebe Glazer could return for a one episode arc.

Why hasn’t Frasier returned to the Cheers bar in the revival? Friend of the pod John Hodgman makes a case for bringing Frasier back to his original drinking hole and demands more references to Boston other than Moose’s accent. John and Anita discuss their favorite moments from episode 9 including Frasier’s beautiful monologue about Martin and Andy Daly’s hilarious cameo. They also pitch who John should play in season 2: a rival Harvard professor who went to Yale. Later on, Judge John Hodgman enters the courtroom to settle a dispute between a husband who’s sick of hearing about David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy and his wife, who will never stop mentioning David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy.

When are we going to see Frasier shirtless again?! The Bechdel Cast host Jamie Loftus has some sexy thoughts to share about her first TV crush Kelsey Grammar, and his chest hair. They reminisce about watching the show on old fashioned TVs (the kind with dials!) as kids and unpack their Frasier dreams. They also discuss “Daphne erasure” in episode 8, the problem with new Freddy, and how they’d like to see Roz return.

Lilith is back, but this time with no slicked back bun! Connor Ratliff joins Anita to discuss his love of ‘Cheers,’ the return of Bebe Newirth, her connection to his podcast ‘Dead Eyes,’ and Alan’s white linen suit. Could Alan be a figment of Frasier’s imagination? Connor’s got a theory. They also pitch a retired police dog that’s actually the reincarnation of Martin Crane as Frasier’s new pet.

It’s a Frasier/Freddy love triangle! Comedy writer Ben Rosen joins Anita to discuss the revival’s best episode so far, sharing their favorite moments including Frasier using the word, “saboteur!” Ben also talks about the inspiration behind his Frasier tweets and the hilarious spec script he wrote about the brothers Crane dabbling in cannibalism.

It’s time for Frasier to once again attempt to join an exclusive club! ‘Diss and Tell’ host Sydney Battle joins Anita to break down the highs and lows of episode 5 including the guys getting “stuck” together in the wine cellar. They also share dating woes like the time Sydney went out with a Niles-type that turned into a Frasier and Anita sang ‘Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs’ at a party infront of a former lover. Later on, they discuss the overlap between people who like Frasier and people with an anxiety disorder.

Was anyone else surprised to see Frasier doing trivia? ‘Praise Petey’ creator/writer Anna Drezen returns to the podcast to discuss the bar trivia plot, cassoulet at the firehouse, and the current lack of horniness in the revival. They also share their favorite Niles and Martin callbacks from episode 4.

Returning Crane-niac TV writer/director Meredith Dawson joins Anita to discuss Margaret Scratcher, “Frasier’s Fravorite things”, and why it’s ok for Frasier to wear jeans. They also make dinner party predictions and Meredith describes the kind of episode she’d direct if she had the chance.

It’s finally here! TV writer Alrinthea Carter joins Anita to discuss episodes 1 and 2 of the Frasier revival. Good news: it’s not the worst! They share their thoughts on new characters, missing John Mahoney, whether or not Frasier should get a cat, and SO much more.

Number one Crane-niac Anita Flores is back JUST in time for Frasier’s big return. I’m Listening is back with new episodes every Tuesday starting 10/17/23. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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