The Loaded Goat Podcast

11/06/2024

Thank you so much for listening! We've really appreciated the support! Unfortunately, life has gotten in the way and it doesn't look like we have the bandwidth to keep reviewing The Andy Griffith Show each week. Thanks again for listening to over the years! It's what kept us going.

27/02/2024

We are taking a break between the black and white and color episode seasons of "The Andy Griffith Show". We'll be back!

20/02/2024

This week, we close out season five with an episode where Jerry Van D**e auditions to replace Don Knotts.

We close out season five with an episode where Jerry Van D**e auditions to replace Don Knotts.

13/02/2024

This week, we enter the post-Don Knotts era with a clever episode that makes us ponder what would happen if Barney were here.

08/02/2024

This week, we say goodbye to as a TAGS regular as Aaron and Chris try to make sense of how television icons left shows in 1965.

31/01/2024

This week, guest stars as a memorable character who has bad luck and Aaron and Chris discuss the fly scene and what would happen if The Andy Griffith Show ever had a "very special episode".

24/01/2024

This week, the are back for the last time and Aaron and Chris bid them farewell.

The Fun Girls are back for the last time and Aaron and Chris bid them farewell.

17/01/2024

This week, Clara starts meddling and Aunt Bee tells a little white lie in an episode that is well-done, but cringe-worthy.

Clara starts meddling and Aunt Bee tells a little white lie in an episode that is well-done, but cringe-worthy.

27/12/2023

While Barney is away, Andy's cousin by marriage comes to visit and things get a bit awkward with Helen.

While Barney is away, Andy's cousin by marriage comes to visit and things get a bit awkward with Helen.

22/12/2023

This week on The Loaded Goat Podcast, a TV crew comes to town wanting to do a show on the PD, but things are not as they seem.

A television writer comes to Mayberry saying he wants to do a show on Andy, but things are not right. Aaron and Chris discuss if there ever was an old redeye flight from LAX to Raleigh and if $10 bill are the main cash currency at the Mayberry Bank.

20/12/2023

This week, a television writer comes to Mayberry saying he wants to do a show on Andy, but things are not right. Aaron and Chris discuss if there ever was an old redeye flight from LAX to Raleigh and if $10 bill are the main cash currency at the Mayberry Bank.

A television writer comes to Mayberry saying he wants to do a show on Andy, but things are not right. Aaron and Chris discuss if there ever was an old redeye flight from LAX to Raleigh and if $10 bill are the main cash currency at the Mayberry Bank.

13/12/2023

This week, Barney comes across a bag full of stolen money and begins throwing money around town to draw out a criminal, while Aaron and Chris discuss whether or not high rollers take the bus and play Deuces Wild.

Barney comes across a bag full of stolen money and begins throwing money around town to draw out a criminal, while Aaron and Chris discuss whether or not high rollers take the bus and play Deuces Wild.

07/12/2023

This week, Andy and Barney find themselves running for sheriff against each other and Aaron and Chris ponder how Barney would fare infiltrating organized crime.

Andy and Barney find themselves running for sheriff against each other and Aaron and Chris ponder how Barney would fare infiltrating organized crime.

28/11/2023

This week, Andy and Barney try to set Goober up with Lydia Crosswaithe while Aaron and Chris discuss kiss cams and eating too much sugar.

Andy and Barney try to set Goober up with Lydia Crosswaithe while Aaron and Chris discuss kiss cams and eating too much sugar.

21/11/2023

This week, Barney gets a chain letter and can’t keep from letting it control his life, while Chris lists the shows of today Mayberry fans should watch to get their fix. You may be surprised by what he says.

Barney gets a chain letter and can’t keep from letting it control his life, while Chris lists the shows of today Mayberry fans should watch to get their fix. You may be surprised by what he says.

14/11/2023

This week, Barney decides to help Otis quit drinking, but it doesn't work out so well, as Aaron and Chris decide why a mediocre isn't a bad thing.

Barney decides to help Otis quit drinking, but it doesn't work out so well, as Aaron and Chris decide why a mediocre isn't a bad thing.

08/11/2023

This week, Goober agrees to watch the jail while Andy goes out of town, but still needs to fix a car so he just moves it into the jail.

Goober agrees to watch the jail while Andy goes out of town, but still needs to fix a car so he just moves it into the jail.

01/11/2023

This week, comedian and tribute artist Rik Roberts joins us to discuss his career, his work on the movie "Mayberry Man", and Barney's attempt at real estate.

Comedian and Barney Fife tribute artist Rik Roberts joins us to discuss his career, his work on the movie "Mayberry Man", and Barney's attempt at real estate.

26/10/2023

This week, Otis has a fall in the Mayberry jail and is convinced that suing Andy and Barney will only make things better for them.

Otis has a fall in the Mayberry jail and is convinced that suing Andy and Barney will only make things better for them.

17/10/2023

This week, Chris Hollinghead returns to discuss his favorite episode, which has a clever storyline and everyone performing at the top of their game.

Chris Hollinghead returns to discuss his favorite episode, which has a clever storyline and everyone performing at the top of their game.

12/10/2023

Chris Hollinghead returns this week to help us break down and episode where Barney tries to give Andy and Helen a day to themselves and fails miserably.

Chris Hollinghead returns this week to help us break down and episode where Barney tries to give Andy and Helen a day to themselves and fails miserably.

04/10/2023

This week, the Darlings bring Charlene's infant daughter to town to arrange a marriage for her and Andy is not having it when they set their sights on Opie.

The Darlings bring Charlene's infant daughter to town to arrange a marriage for her and Andy is not having it when they set their sights on Opie.

25/09/2023

Aunt Bee wants to perform in the Mayberry Centennial Pageant and is just not good at all, and Aaron and Chris break down while John Masters is bad director overseeing a show that has aged very, very badly.

Aunt Bee wants to perform in the Mayberry Centennial Pageant and is just not good at all, and Aaron and Chris break down while John Masters is bad director overseeing a show that has aged very, very badly.

18/09/2023

This week, Andy contemplates taking another job and we see how things go crazy in Mayberry when Barney is in charge.

Andy contemplates taking another job and we see how things go crazy in Mayberry when Barney is in charge.

13/09/2023

This week, Opie finds $50 and has to wait a week and see if he can keep it while Aaron and Chris discuss their big purchases when they were kids.

Opie finds $50 and has to wait a week and see if he can keep it while Aaron and Chris discuss their big purchases when they were kids.

06/09/2023

This week, a man threatens to beat up Barney when he’s not wearing his uniform so Andy finds a martial arts expert to wear Salt and Pepper.

A man threatens to beat up Barney when he’s not wearing his uniform so Andy finds a martial arts expert to wear Salt and Pepper.

29/08/2023

This week, Barney talks too much and causes a rift with Thelma Lou and Andy and then Thelma Lou and Helen and then Andy and Helen while Aaron and Chris come up with plots for "The Monster From Out of Town".

Barney talks too much and causes a rift with Thelma Lou and Andy and then Thelma Lou and Helen and then Andy and Helen while Aaron and Chris come up with plots for "The Monster From Out of Town".

23/08/2023

This week, an escaped convict is on the loose and Barney tries to enlist the aid of a hound dog that's pretty uncooperative. Come on Blue!

An escaped convict is on the loose and Barney tries to enlist the aid of a hound dog that's pretty uncooperative. Come on Blue!

16/08/2023

This week, an old beau of Aunt Bee’s comes to visit and makes us wonder what she ever saw in him and Aaron discusses how to keep in good standing at a job.

An old beau of Aunt Bee’s comes to visit and makes us wonder what she ever saw in him and Aaron discusses how to keep in good standing at a job.

08/08/2023

This week, Ernest T. Bass has to go back to school and Aaron and Chris break down everything from it's parallels to "Billy Madison" and Ray Stevens.

Ernest T. Bass has to go back to school and Aaron and Chris break down everything from it's parallels to "Billy Madison" and Ray Stevens.