The Loaded Goat

10 Episodes
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By: Aaron Tallent and Christopher Cordingley

Aaron Tallent and Chris Cordingley break down each episode of "The Andy Griffith Show", providing tidbits on the show and cast, and creating and debunking conspiracy theories.

Banjo-Playing Deputy
#175
02/19/2024

We close out season give with an episode where Jerry Van Dyke auditions to replace Don Knotts.


Opie and the Carnival
#174
02/12/2024

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


Opie Flunks Arithmetic
#173
02/05/2024

We say goodbye to Don Knotts as a TAGS regular as Aaron and Chris try to make sense of how television icons left shows in 1965.


The Luck of Newton Monroe
#172
01/29/2024

Don Rickles 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".


The Arrest of the Fun Girls
#171
01/22/2024

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


Aunt Bee's Invisible Beau
#170
01/15/2024

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


Opie's Newspaper
#169
01/08/2024

Opie and Howie start a newspaper and then try a new approach to sell copies that has Andy, Barney, and Aunt Bee scrambling all over town.


The Case of the Punch in the Nose
#168
01/01/2024

Barney decides to pursue an assault charge from the 1940s that nearly divides the town and Aaron gives a recap that sounds like a tongue-twister.


Guest in the House
#167
12/25/2023

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


TV or Not TV
#166
12/18/2023

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.