Seincast

"Well, Poppie's a little sloppy." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Pie", the fifteenth episode of season five, as well as... a George Costanza themed bar in Melbourne Australia, how the 1994 Northridge Earthquake affected the Seinfeld set and crew, and your theories as to why Audrey didn't try Jerry's pie.

"He took it out." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Stand-In", the sixteenth episode of season five, as well as...Jason Alexander's pitches for Seinfeld spin-offs, the inspiration for Elaine's encounter with Phil Totola, and Danny Woodburn's first appearance as Mickey!

"We'll always have...pancakes." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Wife", the seventeenth episode of season five, as well as...some of your hilarious Seinfeld spin-off ideas, whether maple syrup should be microwaved, and Courtney Cox's last acting gig before landing that other NBC sitcom.

"Wouldn't you...like to be a big brother...to someone...like me...please?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Raincoats, Part 1", the eighteenth episode of season five, as well as...some upcoming Seinfeld trivia events in NYC, Garry Shandling's appearance on Comedians in Cars, and Lawrence David hosting SNL on February 6th. Look for Part 2 of our discussion tomorrow!

"You were making out during 'Schindler's List?!'" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Raincoats, Part 2", the nineteenth episode of season five, as well as...a possible explanation for Tippy Tippy Day Day, how T-Mobile commercials really enhance the "Schindler's List" experience, and who originally played Mr. Goldstein.

"You're hung up on some clown from the sixties, man!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Fire", the twentieth episode of season five, as well as...more of your Seinfeld spin-off ideas, writer Larry Charles departing the show, and how we live with ourselves. It's not easy.

"I was in the pool! I was in the pool!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Hamptons", the twenty-first episode of season five, as well as...a breakdown of Larry David's skits as host of SNL, the origin of the term "shrinkage", and if we've ever worn silk underwear before.

"My name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Opposite", the twenty-second and final episode of season five, as well as...how we became part of the glitterati thanks to Hulu, the infamous Buddy Rich tapes, and that Regis Philbin... we're telling you, that guy's bonkos!

Vinnie and Matt bid farewell to Season 5 by discussing some of their favorite (and least favorite) episodes/characters/moments. They also try to answer most of your questions from Twitter and Facebook, but spend too much time on "Clue" and "Star Wars."

Please welcome our first Seinfeld cast member to the show...Danny Woodburn! Danny joins Matt to talk about his early acting days in LA, landing the role of Mickey Abbott, and how people with disabilities are excluded from the topic of diversity.

She was looking for the baby's room, but found us instead... please welcome Melanie Smith to Seincast! Melanie joins Matt to talk about playing Rachel Goldstein on "Seinfeld", improvising with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", her life-changing decision to step away from acting, and so much more!

"If you stumble, if you hesitate, you can kiss the crown goodbye. Now if I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times...poise counts!" Vinnie & Matt (full of grace) discuss "The Chaperone", the first episode of season six, as well as...Ian Abercrombie's debut as Mr. Pitt, director Andy Ackerman joining the show, and some new Seincast segments. We're back, baby!

"Is that what I ask for? The BIG salad?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Big Salad", the second episode of season six, as well as... J Peterman's Kickstarter featuring the Urban Sombrero, that classic New York Street set, and poor Pinkus... poor, little Pinkus.

"Stop the show!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Pledge Drive", the third episode of season six, as well as...how long to hang onto a greeting card, which dessert called for utensils, and the underrated/underused Kelly Coffield as Noreen.

"You know, you're not Chinese." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Chinese Woman", the fourth episode of season six, as well as...Seinfeld Night III with the Brooklyn Cyclones, JLD on SNL, and a lot of your emails!

"Is it...? Could it...? Could he have...? It is! POPPIE PEED ON MY SOFA!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Couch", the fifth episode of season six, as well as...what Seinfeld fans can do while visiting NYC, a possible resolution to the Kramer/Noreen pregnancy storyline, and whether or not cucumbers belong on a pizza.

"Jerry, you stand on the threshold to the magical world of sensual delights that most men dare not dream of!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Gymnast", the sixth episode of season six, as well as...writing duo Jeff Schaffer & Alec Berg, NBC Blackout Thursday, and if it was wrong to eat that eclair.

"You know what I think? I'm just gonna have soup. Yeah, I'll save the meal for another time." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Soup", the seventh episode of season six, as well as...the first appearance of Steve Hytner as Kenny Bania, Fred Stoller's only *written by* credit, and what it's like to record without air conditioning.

"Everybody's talkin' at me...I can't hear a word they're saying...just driving around in Jon Voight's car..." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Mom and Pop Store", the eighth episode of season six, as well as...the trailer for CICGC Season 8, the inspiration for Jon Voight's LeBaron, and those damn Gideons.

"I'm giving you a raise!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Secretary", the ninth episode of season six, as well as...the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jerry's AMA from last week, and Willie!

"I choose not to run!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Race", the tenth episode of season six, as well as...some Curb Season 9 news from Jeff Schaffer, the passing of Ann Morgan Guilbert, and that hole in your sneaker there...what is that, canvas?

"Do you ever get down on your knees and thank God that you know me and have access to my dementia?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Switch", the eleventh episode of season six, as well as...the reveal of Kramer's first name, how to mispronounce 'Sheree North', and hey, everything, my man!

In a special episode of Seincast, Matt interviews (and nerds out) with Jennifer Armstrong, author of "Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything." Her book chronicles the making of Seinfeld, features exclusive interviews with writers and producers, and explores the middle ground between sitcom and reality.

"I think he re-gifted, then he de-gifted, and now he's using an upstairs invite as a springboard to a Super Bowl sex romp!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Label Maker", the twelfth episode of season six, as well as...some upcoming Seinfeld events, JLD's kiss of death, and a game of world domination being played by two guys who can barely run their own lives.

"George...you decided to get a rug. Good for you, Jack!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Scofflaw", the thirteenth episode of season six, as well as...toupées vs plugs, what's with the pepper, and a cameo appearance by 1970s Michael Caine.

"Oh, hi. A hundred episodes. That's a lot." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Highlights of 100", the fourteenth and fifteenth episodes of season six, as well as...answer your questions, topics, and rankings!

"Oh, hi. A hundred episodes. That's a lot." Vinnie & Matt wrap up their discussion of "The Highlights of 100" and favorite moments from the first 99 episodes with more listener feedback and voicemails.

"Jerry, just remember. It's not a lie...if you believe it." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Beard", the sixteenth episode of season six, as well as...our Melrose Place, meeting the brother of Joan Scheckel (Denise), and how recording with wine isn't the best idea.

"Oh, look at that. I'm almost out of Klondike bars." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Kiss Hello", the seventeenth episode of season six, as well as...Billy Domineau's 9/11 Seinfeld script, the pilot testing results, and Stephanie Tucci.

"Oh, the sports page. What makes you think I wasn't reading the Wall Street page? Oh, I know, because I'm the uneducated doorman." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Doorman", the eighteenth episode of season six, as well as...the passing of Cynthia Szigeti, Jerry Seinfeld in the news, and Bro vs Mansiere.

"Jimmy's gonna get you, Kramer! Hands off, Jimmy! Don't. Touch. Jimmy!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Jimmy", the nineteenth episode of season six, as well as...plans for a "Clue" remake at Fox, wearing plyometric shoes in public, and the first time they saw a dirty magazine.

"I think you've read one too many Billy Mumphrey stories." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Doodle", the twentieth episode of season six, as well as...Jerry's recent interview on the Awards Chatter podcast, the longest time breath held, and how Newman got fleas.

"Million-to-one shot, doc. Million-to-one." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Fusilli Jerry", the twenty-first episode of season six, as well as...Newman's IKEA commercial, the passing of Jon Polito, and the debut of the grease monkey himself, David Puddy.

"I'm freaking out! I am freaking out!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Diplomat's Club", the twenty-second episode of season six, as well as...Julia's interview with W Magazine, Mr. Pitt's final regular appearance, and a Sparkletts delivery man's date with destiny.

"Gotta support the team." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Face Painter", the twenty-third episode of season six, as well as...some highlights from the 68th Emmy Awards, toilet paper preference, and a scrapped alternate ending for George and Susan, um...Siena.

"Well, you made a long journey from Milan to Minsk...Rochelle Rochelle..." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Understudy", the twenty-fourth and final episode of season six, as well as...Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest TV Shows, the introduction of Jacopo Peterman, and skating to the Jurassic Park score.

Vinnie and Matt bid farewell to Season 6 by discussing some of their favorite (and least favorite) episodes/characters/moments. They also answer your emails and voicemails!

"George, are you coming to bed? I taped Mad About You!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Engagement", the first episode of season seven, as well as...Jason's experience working with Heidi Swedberg, Larry's upcoming departure, and Jerry's mullet status.

"Spring! Rejuvenation! Rebirth! Everything's blooming! All that crap." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Postponement", the second episode of season seven, as well as...Jerry's appearance on The Dr. Ruth Show, Michael's pronunciation of "cafe latte", and Bruce Mahler's debut as Rabbi Kirschbaum.

"You put the balm on? Who told you to put the balm on? I didn't tell you to put the balm on. Why'd you put the balm on?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Maestro", the third episode of season seven, as well as...your Seinfeld Halloween costumes, Mark Metcalf rocking out with Twisted Sister, and the debut of Phil Morris as Jackie Chiles.

"Just a salad...just a salad...just a salad..." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Wink", the fourth episode of season seven, as well as...Peter Dinklage's dulcet tones, the infamous massage gesture, and a little Baseball 101.

"This son of a bitch is ice-cold." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Hot Tub", the fifth episode of season seven, as well as...Jerry's upcoming shows in Australia, the start of filming Curb Season 9, and everyone's favorite Trinidadian and Tobagan.

"No soup for you!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Soup Nazi", the sixth episode of season seven, as well as...the infamous Soup Man Ali Yeganeh, Larry Thomas' audition process, and original dialogue from the table draft script!

"Shout out your code, man!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Secret Code", the seventh episode of season seven, as well as...that Bavarian Cream Pie joke from last week, rappin' grannies, and the phrase "nice to see you."

"A George divided against itself cannot stand!" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Pool Guy", the eighth episode of season seven, as well as...the debut of writer David Mandel, Danny Hoch's Seinfeld experience, and your favorite fake movie titles.

"So, you think you're sponge-worthy?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Sponge", the ninth episode of season seven, as well as...Peter Mehlman's original storylines, the pressures of updating your profile pic, and Billy's life before Stars Hollow.

"Now see, this is what the holidays are all about. Three buddies sitting around, chewing gum, huh?" Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Gum", the tenth episode of season seven, as well as...the fate of Tom Gammill's LeBaron, Matt McCoy as Lloyd Braun 2.0, and Ruthie Cohen's breakthrough performance.