I'm Listening : A Frasier Podcast with Anita Flores

UK correspondent and friend of the pod Rebecca Shortall returns to share her thoughts on the Frasier revival with Anita. They discuss which British actors should be cast for the second season and question why no one has mentioned Freddy’s now creepy crush on his aunt Daphne. Rebecca also talks about growing up watching Nicholas Lyndhurst aka Alan Cornwall in ‘Only Fools and Horses.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the tissues, Roz is back and it’s the season finale of the Frasier revival! TV writer and friend of the pod Rekha Shankar joins Anita to pinpoint every moment in the finale that made them cry. They also go through their favorite callbacks to the original series including Martin’s dancing Santa and the return of Roz Doyle’s perfect zingers. Later on, Rekha and Anita discuss what a season 2 could look like and theorize how Bebe Glazer could return for a one episode arc.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why hasn’t Frasier returned to the Cheers bar in the revival? Friend of the pod John Hodgman makes a case for bringing Frasier back to his original drinking hole and demands more references to Boston other than Moose’s accent. John and Anita discuss their favorite moments from episode 9 including Frasier’s beautiful monologue about Martin and Andy Daly’s hilarious cameo. They also pitch who John should play in season 2: a rival Harvard professor who went to Yale. Later on, Judge John Hodgman enters the courtroom to settle a dispute between a husband who’s sick of hearing about David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy and his wife, who will never stop mentioning David Hyde Pierce’s talent for physical comedy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When are we going to see Frasier shirtless again?! The Bechdel Cast host Jamie Loftus has some sexy thoughts to share about her first TV crush Kelsey Grammar, and his chest hair.  They reminisce about watching the show on old fashioned TVs (the kind with dials!) as kids and unpack their Frasier dreams. They also discuss “Daphne erasure” in episode 8, the problem with new Freddy, and how they’d like to see Roz return.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilith is back, but this time with no slicked back bun! Connor Ratliff joins Anita to discuss his love of ‘Cheers,’ the return of Bebe Newirth, her connection to his podcast ‘Dead Eyes,’ and Alan’s white linen suit. Could Alan be a figment of Frasier’s imagination? Connor’s got a theory. They also pitch a retired police dog that’s actually the reincarnation of Martin Crane as Frasier’s new pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Frasier/Freddy love triangle! Comedy writer Ben Rosen joins Anita to discuss the revival’s best episode so far, sharing their favorite moments including Frasier using the word, “saboteur!” Ben also talks about the inspiration behind his Frasier tweets and the hilarious spec script he wrote about the brothers Crane dabbling in cannibalism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Frasier to once again attempt to join an exclusive club! ‘Diss and Tell’ host Sydney Battle joins Anita to break down the highs and lows of episode 5 including the guys getting “stuck” together in the wine cellar. They also share dating woes like the time Sydney went out with a Niles-type that turned into a Frasier and Anita sang ‘Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs’ at a party infront of a former lover. Later on, they discuss the overlap between people who like Frasier and people with an anxiety disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was anyone else surprised to see Frasier doing trivia? ‘Praise Petey’ creator/writer Anna Drezen returns to the podcast to discuss the bar trivia plot, cassoulet at the firehouse, and the current lack of horniness in the revival. They also share their favorite Niles and Martin callbacks from episode 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning Crane-niac TV writer/director Meredith Dawson joins Anita to discuss Margaret Scratcher, “Frasier’s Fravorite things”, and why it’s ok for Frasier to wear jeans. They also make dinner party predictions and Meredith describes the kind of episode she’d direct if she had the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally here! TV writer Alrinthea Carter joins Anita to discuss episodes 1 and 2 of the Frasier revival. Good news: it’s not the worst! They share their thoughts on new characters, missing John Mahoney, whether or not Frasier should get a cat, and SO much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number one Crane-niac Anita Flores is back JUST in time for Frasier’s big return. I’m Listening is back with new episodes every Tuesday starting 10/17/23. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It started with an email in 2017 and ends with a March Madness-style ranking of minor Frasier characters! TV writer and “Baby Geniuses” host Emily Heller joins Anita for an epic character showdown. From Maris vs. Bebe Glazer to Baby the cockatoo vs. “Wine Club,” the competition is fierce AND controversial. Following Emily’s March Madness rules, a minor character must have appeared in at least 2 episodes and “wine club” counts as a character. She also spills the deets on lunch with Peri Gilpin, buying a chair formerly owned by David Hyde Pierce, Joe Keenan’s advice on writing farce, and “Frasier sleepers.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1, Anita and Sandrine get into the inspiration behind starting this podcast. Despite having different career paths, they find common ground as only children and being caretakers for their parents. At the time of this recording, it was July 2020. They share how they’ve been staying sane during the pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Television writer Meredith Dawson returns to the podcast to rank the best SeaBee award episodes along with some “controversial” non SeaBee picks from Anita. And guess what? Anita has a new podcast coming out! It would mean so much if you would subscribe to ‘Caretalkers’ on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spanish Aqui Present’s Oscar Montoya and Anita theorize how Frasier and the gang would fare in a horror movie. Who would survive? Who would be the killer? The answers may surprise you! They also reveal their favorite horror films of all time. Correction: Anita mentioned ‘Cabin In The Woods’ as one of her top 3 favorite horror films. She meant to say ‘Cabin Fever.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmen Rios and Anita countdown their favorite Winnebago episodes plus other storylines that involve travel. ‘RDWRER’ and ‘Voyage of the Damned’ made the cut, obviously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast hosts Lauren Milberger and Jesi Mullins join Anita to decide which Murphy Brown characters would be friends with Frasier, Niles, Daphne, Martin, and Roz. They also theorize what it would be like if Murphy Brown and Frasier Crane had dated. Spoiler alert: It would be HOT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peri Gilpin joins Anita to talk about her favorite Roz Doyle moments, memories of John Mahoney, and her new short-form series, ‘Old Guy.’ She also answers questions from Frasier fans. Plus: Anita and Peri announce a very special Frasier memorabilia giveaway! Follow Anita on Twitter/Instagram at @anitajewtina or follow ‘I’m Listening: A Frasier Fan Podcast’ on Facebook for all the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final chapter of the three part season finale of ‘I’m Listening’, Anita conducts her first interview in spanish with a Frasier fan from Mexico, chats with a Crane-iac who made an Excel spreadsheet counting all the times Frasier wore robes, and talks with Nicki D'Atellis about meeting David Hyde Pierce and Kelsey Grammar. Also, more voicemails from Frasier fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frasier Fans Around the World continues with interviews featuring a British fan, a Mormon fan, a Crane-iac who created Frasier Crane Con in Seattle, and voicemails from fans around North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As season three comes to a close, Anita talks to Frasier fans around the world. In part one of this special series, fellow Peruvian Crane-iac Roxana Altamirano joins the podcast to talk about her immigration story, Frasier, and the American TV shows that helped her learn English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and SNL writer Anna Drezen joins Anita to unpack what kinds of things Frasier fans have in common with each other including parental relationships, a love of cheese, being bullied, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer (and Anita’s childhood friend!) Jeremy Glass joins the podcast to drink Sherry, eat tossed salad and scrambled eggs, and unpack Frasier’s iconic theme song, ‘Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith Dawson joins Anita to discuss Eddie’s best moments and figure out once and for all what really happened between Kelsey Grammer and Moose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Einhorn aka Freddy Crane joins Anita to talk about his experience being on Frasier, fan interactions, his favorite episode, what it was like being a child star, if it’s ok to talk to celebrities at the grocery store, what he’s been up to since the show, thoughts on the reboot, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number one Golden Girls fan Eliot Glazer joins certified “Crane-iac” Anita Flores to discuss similarities and differences between the two shows. Is Dorothy Zbornak a Frasier or a Roz? Is Sophia Petrillo a Martin? This and many more pressing questions will be answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Might gain some enemies after this episode! Comedian Abbi Crutchfield and Anita discuss their least favorite episodes of Frasier including ‘There’s Something About Dr. Mary’ and any episode with Kirby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse McLaren aka @McJesse joins the podcast to talk about the rise of “weird Frasier” online, why certain TV shows are memed more than others, his deep love of “Cheers”, “The Twilight Zone”, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Grammer plays a psychiatrist-turned-vampire in IMDB’s new animated series ‘You’re Not a Monster’ created by Frank Lesser. Frank joins the podcast to talk about his new show, what kind of adventures animated ‘Frasier’ would get into, his pitch for the spin-off, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the season 3 premiere of ‘I’m Listening’, Rachel Bloom joins Anita to talk about Frasier related dreams, how ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ characters overlap with ‘Frasier’ characters, who she’d like to play in the rumored ‘Frasier’ revival, and SO MUCH MORE. You don’t want to miss this wonderfully candid conversation! Follow Anita and everything I'm Listening related at @anitajewtina Share I'm Listening on your socials and with friends at listeningpodcast.com Visit More Banana for news about our other amazing women-led shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anita reveals some of season 3’s fantastic guests and episode topics. Hint: Our first guest’s name rhymes with Wachel Ploom! Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 is out on October 1st! Get tickets to A Tribute to Jennifer Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! It’s the first ‘I’m Listening LIVE’ featuring John Hodgman, Frasier Crane, and more! We decide once and for all if Frasier is a good psychiatrist plus a live reading of Anita’s insane Frasier script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Patrick Monahan returns to the podcast to talk about John Mahoney’s illustrious career and greatest Martin Crane moments. Anita breaks down her detailed list of favorite Martin monologues, there are many! Follow Patrick @pattymo Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anita and comedian/singer/actor Larry Owens talk about Frasier and Niles’ obsession with fitting into to “high society”. Find Larry Owens @larryowenslive Follow host Anita @anitajewtina  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anita’s dad joins the podcast to talk about Frasier, plus Anita teaches him what a podcast is! Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! British “experts” (when I say experts it’s because they’re British) comedian Rebecca Shortall and writer Sophie Davies weigh in on the various Britishisms in ‘Frasier’. And yes, we get into Clive’s accent from “The Two Mrs. Cranes”. Folow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this minisode, Anita has an exciting announcement and talks about how she got John Hodgman to be a guest. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anita and comedian Tracy Soren listen and react to voicemails from female-identifying Frasier fans who talk about why they love the show. One thing’s for sure. Ladies love Niles. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are some of Anita’s favorite Frasier episodes to inspire you in the new year. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Also, check out the new More Banana podcast, Let’s Get Civical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Comedian Remy Kassimir and Anita talk about what Frasier and the gang might be into sexually plus their favorite sexy episodes. Woo it’s getting steamy in here. Follow Remy @remykassimir and check out her podcast at @howcumpodcast Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anita reviews Kelsey Grammer’s infamous 1995 biography, So Far with a little help from Dr. Frasier Crane (Dan Chamberlain). Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi (@gianmarcosoresi) stops by to chat about the most comforting episodes of Frasier. From ‘My Coffee With Niles’ to ‘The Innkeepers’, there’s a lot to choose from. Anita and Gianmarco also get into their experiences with finding a good therapist, it’s almost as difficult as finding a good gynecologist. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Writers Nat Towsen and Amy Barnes give Anita an inside look into the creative process behind Botnik Studios’ viral predictive text Frasier script. They did a Star Trekone, too! Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anita Flores and guest Marisa Bramwell dig into Niles and Daphne’s relationship, everything leading up to him FINALLY confessing his feelings. Smelling Daphne’s hair, loving her from afar- it is cute or creepy? We’ll get to the bottom of it. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite high-concept and just plain weird episodes of Frasier. Anita and Anthony also get into their ideas for the Frasier reboot. We have MANY. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! On this episode of I’m Listening : A Frasier Podcast with Anita Flores… Writer/executive producer of Frasier Joe Keenan graces the podcast with his presence! He and Anita discuss his favorite episode, his rise to executive producer, the Frasiermusical that never was, and a whole lot more. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and Last Week Tonight writer Josh Gondelman joins Anita to rate the best Frasier fan fiction on the internet. Anita also pitches Josh her Frasier spin-off ideas. Please note that this episode was recorded before the passing of the great John Mahoney. All original music by Dejen Tesfagiorgis: bit.ly/funnyreel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! It’s the season 2 premiere of I’m Listening : A Frasier Podcast! From kooky and innocent to sarcastic and sexually liberated, Anita and writer/comedian Jenny Jaffe (@jennyjaffe) discuss what they think Daphne and Roz’s characters represent on a larger scale when it comes to onscreen female characters. Follow host Anita @anitajewtina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and writer Rekha Shankar joins Anita to talk about what Frasier means to her as a person of color. They also discuss key parts of Rekha’s 1,200 word essay titled, “Why Do POC Love Frasier?” It is a work of ART. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Sarah Garner joins Anita to talk about what it’s like growing up with two psychologist parents and weighs in on who’s the better therapist: Frasier or Niles.  Follow Anita at @anitajewtina on insta and Twitter. Follow Sarah Garner at @SarahJGarner  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime friend and fellow “Crane-iac” Sarah Williams joins Anita to talk about the best episodes that take place in cabins, and wow there are A LOT. Sarah and Anita also play the “Name the celebrity caller” game. All original music by Dejen Tesfagiorgis: bit.ly/funnyreel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improviser and comedian Matt Rain joins Anita to discuss the always competitive relationship between Frasier and his brother Niles. Plus, Matt and Anita discuss which of the brothers they’d rather date. All original music by Dejen Tesfagiorgis: bit.ly/funnyreel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian May Wilkerson joins Anita Flores for the very first episode of ‘I’m Listening.’ May and Anita discuss their shared love of Frasier and dissect the many relationships he’s had with women over the course of the show. Plus, Anita introduces a new segment called “Tragic Frasier Facts” where she shares horrifying facts about Kelsey Grammer’s life to the dismay of May. All original music by Dejen Tesfagiorgis: bit.ly/funnyreel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frasier-philes fans and aficionados, don’t fear. Because I’m Listening : A Frasier Podcast with Anita Flores is going to have a SEASON TWO! It’s in the works with some really excited guests. In the meantime, Anita appeared as a guest on a brand new More Banana podcast… Awkward Sex And The City Hosted by Natalie Wall, Awkward Sex And The City, is based on the popular touring storytelling show, and features guests discussing real stories about their sexual exploits, adventures, discoveries, and revelations. For every hilarious sexual tale, there are gross moments to match and love of everything awkward. In the first episode of Awkward Sex And The City, Anita comes on a guest and shows a different side from the smooth talking Frasier fan-host. Stay subscribed where you get your podcasts to the I’m Listening : A Frasier Podcast thread and season two will be in your feed soon. AND Rate and Subscribe to Awkward Sex And The City to hear more phenomenal comedians and storytellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedians disappear into the gentle-voiced vortex of hit TV show Frasier. No, this isn't Kevin Smith's Frasier podcast. Comedian and number one Frasier fan Anita Flores explores different themes and pivotal moments from the show with a new guest each episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frasier Crane (Dan Chamberlain) stops by the studio to talk about what he’s been up to since he left Seattle, his Youtube channel, a newly discovered fondness for Pizza Hut, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Kevin Seccia @Kevinseccia and Anita @anitajewtina try to convince each other to watch one another’s favorite TV shows. Kevin’s is Cheers and Anita’s is Frasier. It’s less complicated than it sounds, promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and bonafide smarty pants Anthony Oliveira joins Anita to talk about the queerness of Frasier and its treatment of homosexuality on the show. He also teaches Anita literary terms that she will now use to try and impress other people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Patrick Monahan and Anita discuss their favorite dinner party episodes and try to figure out why Frasier and Niles talk like they’re vaguely British. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices