No Hugging, No Learning

No Hugging, No Learning

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.com Follow us: @nohugging on Twitter, @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram and @nohugging.bsky.social on Bluesky Support us: patreon.com/nohugging

Episodes

June 1, 2025 57 mins

"When a leaky pipe creates a water stain on the wall at Paddy's that resembles the likeness of the Virgin Mary, the gang argues over the best way to exploit their little 'miracle'."
-Original Air Date: 7/27/2006-

This week we're talking about The Gang Exploits a Miracle, the debut of Matthew Mara aka Rickety Cricket, the propaganda you won't fall for and Faith + 1.

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"After being arrested for arson, the gang is sentenced to do community service. Frank makes an effort to connect more with Dennis."
-Original Air Date: 7/20/2006-

This week we're talking about The Gang Gives Back, being law-abiding citizens, dated Apple computers and the ins and something weird that came from this episode airing out of order.

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May 13, 2025 55 mins

"After getting mugged, Dee agrees to take boxing lessons from Frank, who's thrilled with the prospect of reliving his glory days as a pro-fighter."
-Original Air Date: 7/13/2006-

This week we're talking about Hundred Dollar Baby, street drugs, the bait and switch of Million Dollar Baby and the ins and outs of sports betting.

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May 5, 2025 53 mins

"The gang uses sex as a threat for their own selfish purposes."
-Original Air Date: 7/6/2006-

This week we're talking about Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom, a revisit of "Charlie work" now that Tim knows what it is, Dennis being attractive and a recurring bit that worked every time.

This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time.

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April 27, 2025 55 mins

"Frank has become too much to handle, leaving Dennis and Dee with no other option than to quit their jobs and go on welfare."
-Original Air Date: 7/6/2006-

This week we're talking about Dennis and Dee Go On Welfare, what a "hot shot" is, having to call people out for using slurs in real life and Philly cheesesteaks.

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April 14, 2025 62 mins

"The gang discovers they may lose part of their bar due to a zoning mishap and an overzealous new business neighbor, and use unorthodox measures to remedy the situation."
-Original Air Date: 6/29/2006-

This week we're talking about The Gang Goes Jihad, Tim's struggles with building a new deck, the chronicles of Yard Dad and a great idea (according to Ted) for new merch.

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April 7, 2025 65 mins

"The gang discovers the perks of being handicapped when Charlie becomes wheelchair-bound after getting hit by Dennis' car. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee's estranged father, Frank Reynolds, returns to town to reconnect with his kids."
-Original Air Date: 6/29/2006-

This week we're talking about Charlie Gets Crippled, an answer to the Ivy-League question we had last week, a prominent character introduction with Frank Reynolds and more "f...

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March 30, 2025 59 mins

"The gang learns that Charlie and Mac's high school gym teacher has been accused of molestation and they get worried when Charlie reacts oddly to the news."
-Original Air Date: 9/13/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about Charlie Got Molested, Uni...

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March 23, 2025 49 mins

"Mac and Dennis pretend to be acquainted with a patron found dead in their bar in order to get closer to the dead man's granddaughter."
-Original Air Date: 9/6/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about The Gang Finds a Dead Guy, autocorrect not auto...

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March 16, 2025 49 mins

"When Paddy's is robbed, Charlie and Mac suspect it was an inside job, and Dennis decides to protect the place by purchasing a firearm, but gets trigger happy instead."
-Original Air Date: 8/30/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! We're still looking for ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about Gun Fever, sh...

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March 9, 2025 57 mins

"The gang learns that Charlie might have cancer and hatches a plan to alleviate his anguish."
-Original Air Date: 8/23/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about Charlie Has Cancer, Britt...

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"After noticing a rise in underage patron, the gang decides to make a few accommodating adjustments for their younger crowd."
-Original Air Date: 8/16/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about Underage Drinking: ...

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February 25, 2025 60 mins

"A girl from Charlie's past appears claiming that the pair once had a child and it's time for Charlie to take responsibility."
-Original Air Date: 8/11/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

This week we're talking about Charlie Wants an A...

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February 16, 2025 64 mins

"When the waitress that Charlie has a crush on overhears him making an inappropriate comment, Charlie along with Mac seeks out black friends to prove that he is not a racist."
-Original Air Date: 8/4/2005-

We've begun our new journey, watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time! With that, we still need to make new cover art. We also need ideas for new stickers so let us know what you'd like at our socials below!

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December 29, 2024 37 mins

We, of course, have to wrap up Season 12 and Curb Your Enthusiasm as a whole with our homework and episode rankings...

But we're also gonna give you a first preview into what show we'll be covering next!

Let us know what you think on our socials below!

Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon!

You can now join the It's a Hyundai tier for FREE for the first 7 days, and then just $5/month after that. You'll get ever...

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December 23, 2024 58 mins

"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl."
-Original Air Date: 4/7/2024-

This week we're (still) talking about No Lessons Learned, a background on Journey Gunderson, the difference between millennial and gen-z hand hearts and a thrilling conclusion to Curb Your Enthus-AI-sum.

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December 15, 2024 52 mins

"Larry returns to Atlanta, where he gets involved with Richard's love life and reveals a secret about Cheryl."
-Original Air Date: 4/7/2024-

This week we're talking about No Lessons Learned, the Ben Stiller and Jack Black movie "Envy", low-calorie spray condiments and gift-giving holidays for you and your spouse.

And yes, we're doing a two-parter for the series finale.

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December 10, 2024 56 mins

"A misunderstanding with a masseuse threatens Larry's precarious public image."
-Original Air Date: 3/31/2024-

This week we're talking about Ken/Kendra, joining BlueSky, eating at less than grade "A" restaurants and making up for earlier on in the season with the hiring of a particular actor.

This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time.

Want more NHNL? Next week's epi...

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November 24, 2024 68 mins

"Richard enlists Larry's help to buy a vintage car, but his careless behavior lads to an unwanted outcome."
-Original Air Date: 3/24/2024-

This week we're talking about The Colostomy Bag, American Auto and must-see TV, a subreddit devoted purely to cheese and who all is required to be present when you're signing for power-of-attorney?

This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the ...

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November 17, 2024 64 mins

"An acquaintance from the club asks too much of Larry."
-Original Air Date: 3/17/2024-

This week we're talking about The Dream Scheme, trying to determine if carrying a flask is flashy, eating a bucket of foie gras and putting the toothpaste back in the tube.

This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Curb Your Enthusiasm for the first time.

Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon!

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