Who Needs ? A My Boys Rewatch Podcast

In this episode of Who Needs? – A My Boys Rewatch Podcast, Jamie Kaler and Michael Bunin revisit Season 1 Episode 7: “Free Agent.” The guys break down one of the most memorable episodes of the series — the legendary bar decathlon, where the gang spends five nights competing in ridiculous games while PJ faces a major relationship decision.

Directed by Victor Nelli Jr., this episode blends hilarious competition with classic My Boys relationship chaos. From Candy Land debates and thumb-fighting championships to behind-the-scenes stories about shooting the episode, Jamie and Mike share what it was really like filming one of the most fun episodes of the series.

They also talk about:

• The infamous bar decathlon competition
• Jim Gaffigan joining the bar scenes and the chaos that followed
• PJ’s controversial decision to break up with Hank
• The debate over what “a solid B” really means
• Behind-the-scenes directing insights from Victor Nelli Jr.
• How the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots scene was edited to mirror the breakup
• Why the cast was laughing so hard the crew wanted to go home

If you're a fan of the TBS comedy My Boys, this rewatch podcast dives into the memories, stories, and hilarious moments that made the show such a cult favorite.

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Welcome back to Who Needs? — A My Boys Rewatch, where Jamie Kaler and Michael Bunin break down Season 1, Episode 6: “Clubhouse Cancer.”

This is the episode that introduces the legendary Trouty — played by the one and only Johnny Galecki — and we’re here to say it: he might be one of the best guest performances of the series.

In this episode, we dive into:

How Trouty became an instant fan favorite

Watching Johnny flip the switch from chill dude to full character

The origin of the “Clubhouse Cancer” label

Why this episode feels like the cast finally found its groove

Heavy 2000s TV drinking culture (beer, shots, martinis, repeat)

Table reads, stepping on jokes, and network pressure

Shooting the broken TV football scene

The Rolling Stones callback and real-life concert memories

Why this might be the episode where My Boys truly locked in

Plus: behind-the-scenes stories about guest stars, bad nicknames that stick for life, and the difference between a bad hang and a great character.

🎬 Episode: My Boys S1E6 — Clubhouse Cancer
🎙️ Podcast: Who Needs? A My Boys Rewatch
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Welcome back to Who Needs? — A My Boys Rewatch, where Jamie Kaler and Michael Bunin break down Season 1, Episode 5: “The Show.”

Joining us at the poker table is the one and only Reid Scott — fresh off rewinding the episode with us and reliving one of the biggest storylines of early My Boys.

In this episode, we talk about:

Reid’s emotional proposal scene (and the panic behind it)

Shooting single-camera comedy before it became the norm

The brutal reality of filming poker table scenes

The infamous “Total B.S.” network fight

Mustache-gate and off-season facial hair panic

The early days of Twitter (when we were told NOT to use it)

Medicinal card adventures in Venice

Cast chemistry, imposter syndrome, and learning comedy timing

How working on My Boys helped shape Reid’s later work on Veep

And why this little show still means so much to fans (including a surreal Lena Dunham encounter)

Episode 5 is where relationships shift, proposals happen, and the show starts feeling like the version people remember.

🎬 Episode: My Boys S1E5 — The Show
🎙️ Podcast: Who Needs? A My Boys Rewatch
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Welcome back to Who Needs? — A My Boys Rewatch, where Jamie Kaler and Michael Bunin break down Season 1, Episode 4: “The Slump.”

This is the episode where everything starts to click.

Joining us is director Victor Nelli Jr., who directed this episode and helped shape the visual style of the series. We talk about:


The infamous $20 cell phone bucket on set


Why Episode 4 felt like the first week we couldn’t get fired


Shooting 9-hour poker scenes


Why cross-shooting would’ve saved us hours


The Slug House bar chaos


The mustache audition that changed lives


Early 2000s phones (BlackBerry vs flip phones)


Apple martinis, proper cocktails, and trailer bourbon


Casting stories involving Hank Azaria and Ron Livingston


And a heartfelt tribute to writer/producer Eric Gilliland, one of the driving forces behind the show

“The Slump” is where the chemistry locks in, the banter feels effortless, and the show starts looking like the version fans remember.

🎬 Episode: My Boys S1E4 — The Slump
🎙️ Podcast: Who Needs? A My Boys Rewatch
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Welcome back to Who Needs? — A My Boys Rewatch, with Jamie Kaler (Mike Callahan) and Michael Bunin (Kenny Moratori). In Episode 2, “Mixed Signals,” the guys break down how early My Boys was still finding its voice — from the Sex and the City-style voiceover to the moment the show starts becoming its own thing.

They talk behind-the-scenes reality: shooting the pilot, disappearing for months, then suddenly getting picked up and rushing into production with no writers’ room in place yet. You’ll hear stories about Crowley’s bar, poker nights, improv tags that snuck into takes, and how “dating” used to mean going home to check your email (yes, really).

The episode also turns heartfelt as they remember and toast Pat Finn — a beloved performer, friend, and one of the funniest, kindest people in the room.

Episode: My Boys S1E2 — “Mixed Signals”
Podcast: Who Needs? A My Boys Rewatch
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