We Love Lucy

We Love Lucy

A podcast exploring feminism, television, and comedy through weekly discussions of episodes of the groundbreaking television show "I Love Lucy" and the woman behind it all, Lucille Ball. Brought to you by Allison Wierema, Corinne Eckart and Molly Lyons.

Episodes

December 18, 2018 31 mins
Will Mr. Beecher ever recover? Is this episode really just about the importance of actually reading your lease? Do we think Mrs. Maisel and Lucy will ever meet? In our *SEASON THREE FINALE*, we go back to the basics with your OG three Lucys discussing the classic episode "The Sublease."
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Is golf a legitimate hobby? Is the True American game in "New Girl" a modern take on Ricky & Fred's rules of golf? Is this just an episode about gaslighting? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode recapping "Golf Game" with special guest, stand-up comedian Annick Adelle.
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What would I Love Lucy look like as a modern day reality show? What brought Tennessee Ernie to New York? Are we all wicked city women? The Lucys chat with Marissa Diaz, aka MarissaConQueso, about all of the above and much more on this episode, about "Tennessee Ernie Visits".
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November 26, 2018 34 mins
How would the Queer Eye guys make over the cast of I Love Lucy? Have we ever made any drastic hair changes? What is Doug's deal??? We're talking all about changes on the pod for this week's episode, "The Black Wig."
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November 12, 2018 28 mins
How did Fred and Ethel get stuck in Indianapolis? Did this episode inspire a Laverne and Shirley episode of the same name? Is "A Big Hunk of America" Fred's new nickname? Join us this week as we ponder these questions and talk about "The Diner" on We Love Lucy!
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Would a modern-day Lucy write fan fiction? Who would the gang be if cast in "Little Women"? Is the Ricardo-Mertz basement the original Escape Room? The Lucys welcome actor-writer-comedian Amy Sullivan onto to the pod to ponder the above questions, and more, on this week's episode "Lucy Writes A Novel".
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October 29, 2018 27 mins
Are matching pajamas a worthwhile reason to get married? Was the pilot of Broad City inspired by this episode? Do Ethel and Lucy sound like Sims?? We explore these questions and ask a whole lot more during our discussion of this zany episode, "Lucy Is Envious."
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October 23, 2018 37 mins
Do we all need matching pajama sets? Was the Friends episode where Rachel & Ross do laundry the modern take on this episode? How much are your dollars worth? Join us this week as we count our money and recap "Bonus Bucks!"
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October 8, 2018 43 mins
Is being nosy just being polite? How would Fred "Eat Pray Love"? How much would you pay for custom Cadillac with a car horn that plays 'Babalu'? The Lucys welcome writer and performer Meghan O'Neill to dive into all the above questions and much more, on this week's pod on the episode "Oil Wells"!
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Do any of us know anything about golf clubs? Has Fred Mertz ever had hair? Does a couple that hijinks together stay together? Stand-up comedian Jen O'Donnell joins us this week as we toast (and roast) Ricky & Lucy in another anniversary themed episode, "Sentimental Anniversary."
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September 17, 2018 32 mins
Is tension our greatest enemy? Is Mr Monopoly the modern Fred? What is a modern charm school? Join us this week as we talk "Charm School" and test out our new charming podcast voices!
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September 10, 2018 48 mins
Is it "babysitting" if the baby's father watches the kids? How old were you when you first were left home alone as a child? Is "You're The Worst" a Lucy reboot with Fred and Ethel as central characters? The Lucys welcome writer and performer Mel Forrest to explore all these questions and much more on this week's pod around the episode "Ricky Minds The Baby"!
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August 27, 2018 34 mins
Is dinner with friends really the best time to discuss your finances with your spouse? Was Sacha Baron Cohen influenced by Lucille Ball? Should Ethel & Lucy have given up on their get rich quick scheme so quickly?! We get to the bottom of all these questions and a whole lot more on this week's episode, The Million Dollar Idea!
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Can Fred or any man pull off jewelry? Is Jenny Mollen a modern Lucy? What do your dreams really mean? Join us as this week as we welcome comedian Ariana Basseri to discuss "Ricky's Old Girlfriend," these questions and more!
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August 13, 2018 28 mins
Did you wear garters at your prom? Who would the cast of I Love Lucy be in the world of CLUE? Does Madame X remind you more of the lady wrestlers of GLOW or Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? Explore all these questions and much more on this week's episode, as the Lucys dive into "Too Many Crooks"!
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What is the modern equivalent of a mink stole? Would Lucy and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel be the best of friends or sworn enemies? How many times have they changed the living room setup and where does all the old furniture go?? We are so thrilled to welcome back home decor guru Sarah Effinger for yet another interior design themed episode: Redecorating The Mertzes' Apartment!
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July 30, 2018 28 mins
Is a bet a good reason to tell your friends the harsh truth? Is Kristen Wiig a modern Lucy? Is Professor Falcone a magician? Find out the answers to these and more questions this week as we discuss "Lucy Tells the Truth," and how we're all about honesty!
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What kind of personal hygiene is acceptable at a dinner table? What items do you never leave the house without? Are Fred and Ricky early Twitter trolls? The Lucys tackle these questions and much more in this week's pod exploring the classic episode "Equal Rights"
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Is Mrs. Hansen a well known scammer? Do we know Spanish better than Ricky? How do you balance a checkbook?!?! For our season three premiere, we welcome writer Meredith Dawson to the podcast to discuss "The Girls Go Into Business."
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SURPRISE SPECIAL EPISODE! Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer and son of Jess Oppenheimer, creator of I Love Lucy, joins us to discuss his new play about getting the show on the air and his childhood at Desilu. I LOVE LUCY: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE SITCOM is playing in LA July 12-15. Use code LAUGH for $15 off any ticket here: https://bit.ly/2uqo6Ir
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