'Night, Mr. Walters!: A Taxi Podcast

There's trouble in the garage, as the boss's wife (played by the wonderful Eileen Brennan) is out to destroy a cabbie's life to make her husband jealous. But she decides that choosing Louie this time will really drive her husband crazy. Will Louie survive? Can Alex figure out a way to get him out of this? And is Anacin still sold in pharmacies? HP and Father Malone delve into these questions, and...

After inheriting his grandmother's secret recipe, Latka decides to go into business for himself and become the next big name in the cookie biz. His cookies are a big hit with the other cabbies, but there's a secret ingredient that complicates matters. Will Alex get to the bottom of it? How low will Louie sink to try and influence Elaine? And how does Famous Amos figure into all of this? HP and...

Inspired by a recent trip to the mountains to shoot a commercial, Bobby organizes a manly-man trip to a remote cabin with Tony, Alex and Jim. No electricity, no heat, no plumbing? What could go wrong? Everything. HP and Father Malone trace the extent of their folly as they discuss season 3, episode 7, "Call Of The Mild".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail:...

After losing yet another role, Bobby gives up acting (again). Tony, believing he has the look that casting directors are after, coaxes Bobby into being his manager. Can Bobby develop Tony into a viable actor? Will looks beat out talent? And just how big is the cockroach that plagues Louie? HP and Father Malone set out to find answers as they discuss season 3, episode 6, "The Ten Percent...

Jim is summoned to his childhood home in Boston, to reconnect with the family he's lost touch with. Much to the surprise of the other cabbies, Jim's family is very wealthy, and the possibility of an inheritance hangs in the air. How will Jim handle seeing his estranged father (played brilliantly by Victor Buono)? Will Alex be able to resist the charms of Jim's sister Lila? And just where in the...

After yet another tough breakup for Elaine, Tony thinks he's found the perfect man for her. But her new beau Kirk has his romantic sights set on another cabbie. How will Tony navigate this tricky situation? Will Alex lend a hand? And how good is Latka's Tony impersonation? HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 3, episode 4, "Elaine's Strange...

Alex receives some shocking news - his daughter is getting married in New York, but somehow he hasn't been invited to the wedding! With Elaine there to support him, he finds his way to the ceremony, and resolves to confront his ex-wife Phyllis (played by comedy legend Louise Lasser). Will Alex get to the bottom of this snub? Can Alex and Phyllis put their differences aside for their daughter's...

Tony's sister Monica (played by the voice of Marge Simpson, Julie Kavner) has come back to New York, moving on from a divorce. Despite Tony's best efforts, she finds herself falling for the flaky yet earnest charms of Jim Ignatowski. Will their relationship survive the relentless meddling of the brutish Tony? Can Monica see the sweetness behind Jim's addled exterior? And is Julie Kavner actually...

Season 3 kicks off with yet another chapter in Louie and Zena's tumultuous relationship. To no one's surprise, Louie is taking Zena for granted, but Zena just might have had enough of his shenanigans. HP and Father Malone try to make sense of this odd pairing as they discuss season 3, episode 1, "Louie's Rival".Father Malone: FatherMalone.comHP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.comemail:...

A chance visit from Fantasy Island's Hervé Villechaize puts the cabbies in an unusually reflective mood. Each person has a fantasy that they want to share with the others. What form will these fantasies take? Do any of them make any real sense? And why is Alex obsessed with sniffing his date's hair? HP and Father Malone delve into these mysteries, as they discuss the two-part season 2 finale,...