"Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is the ultimate insider's look at the hit 90s sitcom "Family Matters," told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years. The duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking you behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring an African-American cast. In addition to guest appearances from across the cast and production team, Telma and Kellie will answer your questions about the show. In the 90s it seemed like much of America was raised by "Family Matters" - and now it's time to revisit your favorite relatives on "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie."
Eddie Winslow himself joins us for the final episode of season 1! Darius McCrary tells us about childhood fame, the influence of his musician father, and how Family Matters still shapes his life today. And of course Darius makes sure to cut up with his TV sis and Auntie.
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1 Apr 2026
Cut-for-time Interview Clips!
This week, we reminisced about the amazing guests we had this season with some bonus clips we had to leave on the cutting room floor. But don't touch that dial- next week we'll rewatch the season 1 finale of Family Matters, "Rock Video," and talk with one final special guest: Eddie Winslow himself, Darius McCrary!
To kick off the podcast, Telma Hopkins (aka Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (aka Laura Winslow) rewatch the pilot of "Family Matters" called "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" and remember how they each got cast on the show.
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com (http://thefamilymatterspod.com/)! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help!
Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod (https://www.instagram.com/welcometothefamilypod/?hl=en), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587427642333), and subscribe on YouTube @welcometothefamilypodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@welcometothefamilypodcast). And follow Telma @telma_hopkins (https://www.instagram.com/telma_hopkins/?hl=en) and Kellie @kellieswilliams (https://www.instagram.com/kellieswilliams/?hl=en).
"Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation (http://audiation.fm/) and iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-welcome-to-the-family-wit-303353348/) production.
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25 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
S1Ep21 - Bowl Me Over with Rich Correll!
What does Family Matters have in common with Laverne & Shirley, Step by Step, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Leave it to Beaver? RICH CORRELL! This Hollywood legend has worn every hat in the business, and gives us the inside scoop on how he went from child actor to sitcom director to horror film memorabilia collector. Plus, we discuss Carl and Eddie's misogynistic tendencies on episode 21 of Family Matters: "Bowl Me Over."
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com (http://thefamilymatterspod.com/)! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help!
Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod (https://www.instagram.com/welcometothefamilypod/?hl=en), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587427642333), and subscribe on YouTube @welcometothefamilypodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@welcometothefamilypodcast). And follow Telma @telma_hopkins (https://www.instagram.com/telma_hopkins/?hl=en) and Kellie @kellieswilliams (https://www.instagram.com/kellieswilliams/?hl=en).
"Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation (http://audiation.fm/) and iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-welcome-to-the-family-wit-303353348/) production.
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Inside a recent episode
S1Ep22 - Rock Video with Darius McCrary!
Published 8 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Once Jaleel came in and did what he did, that's my brother. Like, I mean, like, Jay, you know, and I feel like you don't get enough credit for it. I mean, that dude, he had something special. And when he came, Giving him props on this podcast, I must say, because it was wonderful going back to the beginning and watching him because you forget just how talented he was. That's what I mean. And he is. And that's what I mean by that. I don't think people, the audience, I love y'all. I love y'all, okay? I mean, y'all are amazing. We couldn't do what we do without y'all in sport. But y'all don't know the practice that we have to put into what we do. […]
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