Why Shot JR?

About Why Shot JR?

A podcast covering the entire run of the TV show Dallas, 1978-91. We also talk about a lot of other pop culture along the way.

Publisher

Why Shot JR

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Nov 2020

Latest episode

26 Apr 2021

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Apr 2021

   Why Shot JR #16 - S2Ep8 - Dead Men and Live Women

   aka The Accidental Idiot, aka All Things Are Possible With Money, aka The First Rule of Politics Is... A lot of alternate titles for a whole lot of show packed into 48 minutes. In this episode Cliff comes back to center stage, tries to make the world a better place by running for office, gets his past dragged through the mud for his trouble, and resigns to sell his soul to the highest bidder. It's an uplifting, Capra-esque piece of drama. Please support us by going to: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod Check out our YouTube channel devoted to all things cinema here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXBfniLqc1ySoVdyrpsomg Outro Music: Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns, and Money

2. 

   8 Apr 2021

   Show #15 (Teaser) - Dallas S2Ep7 - Whiplash

   We are back after an extended break! This is a teaser for our latest recap of the TV show Dallas, Season 2 Episode 7, the one where Lucy runs away and gets taken hostage. Oh, and she's now an aspiring country singer to boot. For the full episode, and all of our additional content, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod?fan_landing=true We also have a channel on Youtube devoted to in depth movie criticism: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXBfniLqc1ySoVdyrpsomg Thanks for listening!

3. 

   11 Feb 2021

   Show #14 - Dallas S2Ep6 - The Gringos Go to Juarez

   Our latest recap of the show, following a brief hiatus for some medical R&R. In this episode, Bobby wants to be Bob the Builder and Pammy's libbing it up as a working woman and an activist for polyandry. Not true, but wouldn't it be great if she was. Yes, Pam had a long ago husband, but everyone including her seems very hazy about the details. We think the writers were a little bored and checked out on this one. The title, Double Wedding, might be the first clue. Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod Check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXBfniLqc1ySoVdyrpsomg Outro Music: Bob Dylan - Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues

4. 

   27 Jan 2021

   Show #13 - The Race to the Baby (teaser)

   The one where Sue Ellen decides to buy a baby on the black market, utilizing an adoption agent and attorney to do so. Weird. Oh, and lots of sexy sax music to boot. First, Leanna and Josh deliver their top 5 most cringe-worthy tunes of all time. To support the show and get all the content, please go to https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod

5. 

   19 Jan 2021

   Show #12- Dallas Season Two Episode 4 - Cows, Horses, and Heart Attacks

   We are back in the saddle, running down and branding each of the 357 episodes of Dallas. On today's show, Jock has a heart attack, Bobby tries to cry about it, Sue Ellen hits the bottle, and Lucy needs a little carpe diem in her life. It's bad acting all around in one of the soapiest episodes yet. Please support our channel by going to https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod Outro Music: Queen - Sheer Heart Attack

6. 

   12 Jan 2021

   Bad Year Battle Part 2: 2020 vs 1978 (Teaser)

   A teaser for the even longer second half. This is Part Two of our epic recap of the year that was pitted against the year that was 42 years earlier. And it already seems out of date, because we recorded it the day before the riot at the United States Capitol. Still, if you want a few laughs, and to reminisce (which if you do you might have a problem), we are here with the when, the where, the who, the how, and the what, but certainly no why. Oh, and we review the new Wonder Woman movie. Enjoy, and here's to a better 2021. Please support the show and get all the content at: https://patreon.com/whyshotjrpod

7. 

   4 Jan 2021

   Bad Year Battle: 2020 vs 1978

   We look back on the year that was in horror. Josh and Leanna recap the big news events month by month, and to make our year-end review a little more interesting, we pick another year not entirely at random to compare it to: 1978. It's a titanic battle of the years, a cage match that takes place inside a sh@#-filled Grand Canyon of tragedy, disease, death, and heartbreak. Which year will be the one evil ring to rule them all? Spoiler alert: it's 2020 with a bullet. But 1978 puts up a good fight. If only it had a pandemic in its corner. The second half of this epic blood match will be up on the Patreon feed. Subscribe and support the podcast at https://patreon.com/whyshotjrpod. We also have a Youtube channel now, devoted more to the movie side of American culture. Check out our first video essay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57DM14FjG_4&t=5s. Here's to a better future for us all in 2021!

8. 

   23 Dec 2020

   No Show, But New YouTube Channel!

   Hey Y'all, We are taking a break from the podcast game for the holidays, but we did launch a YouTube channel under the Why Shot JR banner. The series is called Only Connect, and it will be focused on movies--essays, analysis, criticism, listicles, you name it. So for all you movie lovers, this might be your new fave on the Tube. The first episode is about Meet Me in St. Louis, and it makes some curious and unexpected connections to our current moment and our outgoing president. So, if you love classic Hollywood musicals, Judy Garland, etc., check that one out. The YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXBfniLqc1ySoVdyrpsomg Support our podcast and our new video channel on YouTube by going to Patreon: https://patreon.com/whyshotjrpod. Peace and Love for the Holidays, Josh and Leanna

9. 

   18 Dec 2020

   Show #9 - Teaser: The Star War Holiday Special Commentary!

   We got your friggin' Star Wars right here. Actually, 10 minutes of it. For the rest of the friggin' commentary on this train wreck of a TV thing, head on over to our Patreon page! https://patreon.com/whyshotjrpod Twitter.com @jrshot Facebook page whyshotjrpodcast Best wishes to you and yourn. Your'n? Yorn?

10. 

    15 Dec 2020

    Show #8 - Dallas Season Two Episode 3 - Pam Bites Back

    It's another one-off episode, and this time it's Bobby caught in the crosshairs of a love triangle. On one side is Pamela, his wife. On the other, Jenna, an old flame who's come out of the past -- and to make matters worse, her kid might be Bobby's. Who's Bobby going to choose? Tune in and find out! Oh, and we pay tribute to a living legend, Morgan Fairchild, and play a game of "What do I know her from?". Please support us on www.patreon/com/whyshotjrpod. Intro Music: Dallas Theme on Casio Keyboard Outro Music: Devo - Whip It Find us on Twitter (@jrshot) and Facebook.com/whyshotjrpodcast.

11. 

    11 Dec 2020

    Show #7 Teaser - He Ain't Heavy

    Want to find out the dramatic conclusion to Gary's homecoming? Head over to our Patreon page and become a patron of the Why Shot JR podcast. www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44927510" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>

12. 

    8 Dec 2020

    Show #6 - Dallas Season Two Episode 1 - You Really Are My Mommy

    The Season Two kickoff, really the first proper season of the show, begins with a two-part reunion of the long lost middle brother, Gary Ewing. Oddly enough, these episodes are titled Reunion Part 1 and 2 (huh). Gary, the estranged father of Lucy, has been located by Bobby and Pam on an oilman's junket to Vegas. He's been working for a casino while trying to manage his alcohol and gambling addiction. We respectfully suggest doing that anywhere but in Las Vegas. Speaking of bad life advice, Jacque invents a new scared-straight form of family therapy involving fisticuffs and half nelsons followed by a primal scream struggle session. Well, that's an exaggeration, but only slightly. Jim Davis as Jacque really shines in this one, with some of the quirkiest line readings uttered thus far. And to round things out, we are introduced to Valene, mother of Lucy, part-time stalker at the local high school, and waitress at The Hot Biscuit. Make of that what you will. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod (https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod). Part two of the season opener will only be for patrons and will be coming out later this week! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44927510" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script> Intro Music: Dallas Theme for Mexican television Outro Music: She's a Bad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton

13. 

    1 Dec 2020

    Show #5 - Dallas Season One Episode 5 - A Fall in the Hay

    ...and so ends the first season of Dallas. Here we get the climax of the main plot of the first few episodes, which is that (gasp!) Bobby Ewing has married Pamela Barnes, offspring of sworn enemy of the Ewings Digger Barnes. In her quest to perhaps bury the hatchet forever, Pammy has gotten pregnant with Bobby's child, and the two great feuding houses will forever be bonded by blood. Except, no. All of this takes place with the great annual Ewing hog roast and bolo tie-only soiree happening in the background. Everybody gets good and drunk, Digger rekindles old animosities with Jacque (or is spelled Jock?, who's to say), Sue Ellen pretends to be Lady Godiva, JR drools menacingly over Pam and gets punched out by Bobby, and poor Pamela pushes her luck by climbing up in the hayloft. They don't do the cliffhanger thing right here, but perhaps it's because they didn't know there would be another season. All in all, Josh and Leanna enjoyed this one, with some of the best acting and southern gothic dialogue to date. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod (https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod). The first patrons-only episode drops Dec. 11th! Intro Music: Dallas Disco Theme from Dallas Dreams Outro Music: The Yellow Rose of Texas by Elvis Presley

14. 

    24 Nov 2020

    Show #4 - Dallas Season One Episode 4 - The Bubbas from Waco

    RIP Brian Dennehy. The late, great, rotund actor makes a guest appearance on this first season episode, and he's really the only good thing about it. It's a straight up rip-off of John Huston's Key Largo, but without Bogie, Becall, and Edward G. So, to make up for it, we play some games in honor of Mr. Dennehy, celebrating the life and career of one of our great character actors. Please support us on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod (https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod). Our first patrons-only episode is coming out Dec. 11th! Intro Music: Dallas Theme for French TV written by Jean Renard Outro music: People (from Funny Girl) - Barbara Streisand

15. 

    17 Nov 2020

    Show #3 - Dallas Season One Episode 3 - It Really Is All About the Benjamins

    Episode 3 (original title is Spy in the House) is where the show really starts to cook. It has plot galore, bed-hopping, evil business dealings, extortion, using people to get ahead--all of the key ingredients in the Dallas cesspool we've come to know and love. JR comes to the foreground as a kind of puppet master, making everyone dance to his tune and react to his general loathsomeness as a human being. In short, this one's a keeper. Oh, and we introduce a new segment, Sally Strikes Back. If you want to support us, we now have a Patreon page. Starting with Season Two of Dallas, every other podcast will be for patrons only, along with all sorts of bonus podcast content. So if you want to get all of the Dallas shows recapped, check out our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod (https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod). Intro Music: Dallas Theme for French TV written by Jean Renard Outro Music: Peg by Steely Dan

16. 

    10 Nov 2020

    Show #2 - Dallas Season One Episode 2 - Are You My Mother?

    This week, Josh and Leanna take a deep dive into that most melodramatic genre, the teenage after school special. In this episode, Lucy Ewing, the abandoned child being raised (sort of) by Miss Ellie and Jacque, is acting out, skipping school, and engaging in a not-so-secret relationship with the rugged ranch hand Ray. Lucy is 16-17 years old, and Ray is a man in his 30s, so this is rape, plain and simple. Thank goodness the Ray-Lucy statutory rape storyline is short lived. Two episodes in, and the show feels rudderless. JR is still lurking in the background as a supporting player, but we are getting glimpses that he's going to be the breakout persona. It will take another season before we get there, making this first season quite a slog. It's good for some laughs, though, along with some disco--its 1978, folks. Oh, and Josh goes on a rant about main characters being made to dance in movies and TV shows. Intro Music: Dallas Theme performed by TimeCapsule123 Outro Music: Disco Duck by Rick Dees

17. 

    3 Nov 2020

    Show #1 - Dallas Season One Episode 1 - The Pimp Gets Hitched

    Josh and Leanna kick this podcast off in style, with a bottle of wine and plenty of laughs. In this inaugural episode of Why Shot JR, we talk about the insanity of doing a podcast about a show no one talks about anymore and went off the air 30 years ago. Dallas may have come and gone, but in many ways it defined an era of time (the 1980s) and all of its excesses, obscenities, and bad fashion choices. Nevertheless, Dallas evokes strong sentimental feelings for Josh in particular. Anything that reminds one of a time before COVID, before the financial crash, before 9/11, when global warming was just a gleam in a climatologist's eye, can't be all bad, right? Although it became a ratings juggernaut, Dallas started off its run on fairly shaky footing. Its first season was produced as a 5-episode mini-series, and the lack of direction shows. The first episode, Digger's Daughter, establishes the main characters, but not much else. Bobby and Pamela are newlyweds, and have come home to Southfork ranch to live for good. Why they choose to live there and embroil themselves in the Ewing miasma becomes a running joke for the podcast that never stops delivering. So sit back, take off your spurs, loosen up your bolo tie, and listen to us rundown all 357 episodes of JR, Miss Ellie, Jacque, Sue Ellen, and the rest of the Dallas gang doing each other dirty--and, uh, just doing each other. It's booze, broads, and booty all the way down! Intro Music: The Dallas Theme by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (live at Royal Albert Hall) Outro Music: The Yellow Rose of Texas by Noyan and Noyan

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