Because It Was On

About 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.

Publisher

BIWO

Category

arts · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Dec 2022

Latest episode

28 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Aug 2025

   When Cis Men Do Drag (For the Novel)

   Send us a text 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. Support the show Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Follow us on social media: TikTok (this is where we are most active!) Facebo...

2. 

   11 Aug 2025

   Womanizer, Womanizer, Womanizer (We're Back!)

   Send us a text 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 Groom Wore Clearisil S4E11: Don Juan is Hell Charlie: Two and a...

3. 

   25 Nov 2024

   Hot Jeffrey Dahmer Fights Sexy Ted Bundy: Interview with the Vampire

   Jessica and Zach dissect AMC's Interview with the Vampire, exploring the dark themes and moral complexities that captivate audiences in this twisted tale of seduction and horror.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

104 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

227 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

93

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Books guests

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