Because It Was On

Because It Was On

Because It Was On is the ultimate podcast for sitcom lovers. BIWO is like that fancy film podcast, but for people who like to talk about that episode of 'Saved by the Bell' where Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills. Join hosts Jessica and Zach as they explore the most memorable episodes of beloved television classics. With insightful analysis, Jessica and Zach unravel the social politics tucked into 22 minute TV shows. Tune in for engaging discussions and a nostalgic journey through the zany world of sitcoms.

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August 28, 2025 83 mins

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This week Jessica and Zach take a look at a forgotten favorite: Bosom Buddies!  A Young Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari  are "forced" to dress as women to live in the women-only Susan B Anthony Hotel.  But going after cheap rent doesn't really explain why they're wearing women's underwear.  Jessica and Zach discuss. 

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Jessica and Zach are back, baby!  This week they discuss the Womanizer Trope.  


Thank you for your patience during our hiatus.  It's been a hell of a year.  We're back and will continue our biweekly schedule. 


Episodes Watched This Week:

Fonzie: Happy Days
S3E10: A Date with Fonzie
S4E1 (2+3 recommended): Fonzie Loves Pinky

Sam Malone: Cheers
S3E19: Behind Every Great Man
S4E4: The ...

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Jessica and Zach discuss AMC's Interview with the Vampire. 

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October 29, 2024 76 mins

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 We're back, baby!  This week Jessica and Zach talk about AMC's Kevin Can F Himself after dozens of listener requests.  Thank you all for your patience during our unannounced break. 

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September 24, 2024 75 mins

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Jessica plays her birthday card and we sit down and talked about Season 3 of American Horror Story

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August 26, 2024 74 mins

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Jessica and Zach are back on their bullshit with another Everybody Loves Raymond Episode.  This time it's all about canisters.

Season 2, Episode 15: Marie's Meatballs

Season 5, Episode 19: The Canister

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July 29, 2024 82 mins

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Episodes Watched This Week:

Scrubs -S6E6 - "My Musical"
Scrubs -S5E4 - "My Jiggly Balls"
Scrubs - S1E8 - "My 15 Minutes"
Scrubs - S7E8 - "My Manhood"

Boy Meets World- S4E11 - "An Affair To Forget"
Boy Meets World- S5.E3 "It's Not You It's Me|}
BMW- S6.E16 My Baby Valentine
BMW- S3.E3 What I Meant to Say

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July 9, 2024 92 mins

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Jessica and Zach convene proceedings to answer the incredibly important question: Is Lois from Malcolm in the Middle a good mother?

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Jessica and Zach talk with very special guest Dr. Christina Hodel about Disney Channel's decade of the tween.

Check out Christina Hodel's website here!

Disney Channel’s Extraordinary Girls book

American Foulbrood


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June 3, 2024 86 mins

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Jessica and Zach take a journey into the hellish psychological thriller that is The Perils of Punky (S2:E6&7) of Punky Brewster.

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April 29, 2024 77 mins

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Our second annual 4/20 episode where Jessica and Zach review a series of sitcom episodes with strong Just Say No messages: 

  • Archie Bunker's Place- Season 4, Episode 21
  • The Facts of Life- Season 1, Episode 13
  • Punky Brewster- Season 2, Episode 8
  • Home Improvement- Season 7, Episode 16

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This week Jessica and Zach talk about John Mulaney's short-lived sitcom from 2012!

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Folks, we're talking about private intimate time this week.  Can't really say more without the algorithm being mean to us. 

Shows Discussed:

That 70s Show, "Happy Jack
Dinosaurs, Dirty Dancing
Seinfeld, "The Contest"
Friends, "The One with the Sharks"

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February 20, 2024 116 mins

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Bring your ironic mustache's and cigarette jeans cuz it's millennial week! Jessica and Zach talk about the Millennial generation's impact on sitcoms and sitcoms impact on the Millennial generation.

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February 12, 2024 76 mins

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Happy Valentines Day! This week Jessica and Zach discuss one of the basic bedrocks of the sitcom genres: agreeing to two dates at the same time!

Episodes Watched:

The Brady Bunch, S4E18: "The Subject was Noses"
The Brady Bunch, S5E18: "Two Petes in a Pod"
The Partridge Family, S4E6: "Double Trouble"
Saved by the Bell, S2E6, "Blind Dates:"
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This week on Because It Was On Jessica and Zach talk about one of their favorite sitcom characters of all time: Elaine Benes from Seinfeld.  Is her character sponge worthy for feminism?  Find out!

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Join hosts Zachary and Jessica on a nostalgic journey through the history of Generation X as they delve into the iconic sitcoms that defined an era. In this episode of "Because It Was On," we explore the cultural impact of beloved shows like Daria, Alf, Friends, and 30 Rock, examining how they not only entertained but also shaped the worldview and humor of an entire generation. From relatable characters to m...

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January 22, 2024 122 mins

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We're back, baby!  This week we take a look at the history of Boomers as seen through the lens of sitcoms. All in the Family, Family Ties, Bewitched, M*A*S*H, Roseanne, Maude, and so much more!

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November 27, 2023 3 mins

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Jessica and I got left at the altar so we joined a convent.  Will we take our vows and marry Christ or will we return to the podcast life?  Find out, next season on Because It Was On.

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November 14, 2023 75 mins

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Zach pulls his birthday card and chooses to do a Los Espookys episode.  Los Espooky's is a bilingual comedy about a group of friends in Mexico City who run a business that pulls off Scooby Doo-style haunting hoaxes for members of the community. 

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