But I Don't Wanna Be A Secondary Character! - A Seinfeld Podcast

This week Ivan and Stephen take books into the bathroom and ride rickshaws as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 9’s The Bookstore. Topics covered include Michael Costanza suing NBC in the past, that controversial episode quote from Peterman, and browsing books at Borders for hours; Seinfeldisms (from 3:05), Seinfeld News (from 4:33), episode trivia (from 14:15); secondary characters Uncle Leo in this episode (from 19:55), Resnick the Security Guard (from 24:46), Rusty and Joe the Homeless Men (from 28:48), Zach (from 34:53), Rebecca DeMornay (from 39:53), and Crichton the Brentano’s Manager (from 45:57). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a o

As a special bonus episode, Ivan and Stephen had a chat with the man who was the inspiration for Cosmo Kramer, the one and only Kenny Kramer! They talk about the time when Larry David was his neighbour, how he wanted to play Kramer on Seinfeld, how he is coping with the pandemic in New York, his experiences when he toured Down Under, his famous Kenny Kramer Reality Tour and its post-COVID future, and much more. —— Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia Your donations will help keep the show going. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, TikTok and Twitter @bidwbasc. You can email us as well at bidwbascpodcast@gmail.com Listen, download, subscribe to and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Search for our unofficial Seinfeld group called Se

This week Ivan and Stephen refuse to wear AIDS ribbons and relabel their jeans size labels as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 7’s The Sponge. Topics covered include discovering another niche Seinfeld podcast, the history of Today sponges, and now classic shows being on network television (‘Free To Air’) late at night in Australia; Seinfeldisms (from 3:25), Seinfeld News (from 6:49), episode trivia (from 16:22); secondary characters Lena (from 22:24), Billy (from 30:05), Susan (from 38:36) and Bob and Cedric (from 41:05) in this episode, and the Pharmacist (from 43:52). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypa

This week Ivan, Stephen and special guest Sarah turn down TV deals and ask the question “How can anybody not like them?”, as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 4’s The Wallet. Topics covered include having a dog named Babu, Morty’s paranoia in this episode, and working for someone in the UK who also likes the show; Seinfeldisms (from 3:01), Seinfeld News (from 7:41), episode trivia (from 16:31); secondary characters Morty and Helen (from 19:56) and Dr Reston in this episode (from 24:28), Dr Dembrow (from 27:09), Susan in this episode (from 30:52), Nurse (from 33:32), Receptionist (from 34:48), and Uncle Leo in this episode (from 37:02). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up.

This week Ivan and Stephen become doormen and wear bros/mansieres as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 6’s The Doorman. Topics covered include Reg Grundies, Stephen being a forward thinking bra sale executive, and James Hong’s prolific acting career; Seinfeldisms (from 3:11), Seinfeld News (from 7:00), episode trivia (from 13:49); secondary characters Poppie in the context of this episode (from 16:28), Sal the Doorman (from 21:10), Sid Farkus (from 28:36), and Ms Payton and Mr Green (from 32:38). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia Your donations will help keep the show going. Find us on

This week Ivan and Stephen use butter for sunscreen and take vacations from themselves as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 9’s The Butter Shave. Topics covered include slick TV executives, wondering if there are podcasts that talk about one or two season 90s sitcoms, and American toy companies originating from unexpected cities; Seinfeldisms (from 2:58), Seinfeld News (from 4:04), episode trivia (from 11:01); secondary characters Kenny Bania in the context of this episode (from 14:25), Vegetable Lasagna (from 16:52), Thomassoulo (from 22:52), the new NBC Executives (from 29:02), and Puddy and Newman in the context of this episode (from 31:25). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to s

This week Ivan, Stephen, and special guest co-host Stacie eat pretzels that make them thirsty and fail to hold reservations as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 3’s The Alternate Side.   Topics covered include Seinfeld themed bagel shops, Regis Philbin’s illustrious career, and old peoples’ attire in the 90s; Seinfeldisms (from 4:51), Seinfeld News (from 8:24), episode trivia (from 12:59); secondary characters Sid (from 19:07), Rita the Rental Car Agent (from 25:06), Owen (from 30:46), Paramedic (from 40:08), and the unseen Car Thief (from 42:18).   Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out!   — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up.   We are now on Podhero! You can support us and your other favourite podcasts with

This week Ivan, Stephen, and special guest co-host Jesse flout society’s conventions and unintentionally fake their own deaths as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 7’s The Cadillac.   Topics covered include changes in the culture of American television in the 90s, what a caddy actually does, and dwindling candy bar fortunes; Seinfeldisms (from 5:47), Seinfeld News (from 11:08), episode trivia (from 13:46); secondary character Stan the Caddy (from 15:37), and series regulars Sue-Ellen Mischke (from 22:03), Jackie Chiles (from 34:29), Frank and Estelle Costanza (from 40:45), Wilhelm (from 43:34) and Peterman (from 45:55) all in the context of this episode.   Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out!   Follow Jesse’s Seinfeld/Twin Peaks crossover page ‘Sein Peaks’ on Facebook  and Instagram. You can also listen to his parenting podcast ‘Dadsplaining’ on Spotify or wherever else you get

This week Ivan and Stephen become white whales and wear eye patches as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 6’s The Scofflaw. Topics covered include blue and green Aldi stores, Larry Thomas AKA The Soup Nazi giving the podcast an indirect shout out, and lying about having a disease; Seinfeldisms (from 3:29), episode trivia (from 13:34); secondary characters Gary Fogel (from 16:22), Jake Jarmal (from 26:36), Officer Morgan (from 29:44), Debby (from 31:54), Toupee Salesman (from 34:50), and Guy with Glasses (from 37:28). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. We are now on Podhero! You can support us and your other favourite podcasts with a low monthly subscription at https://pod

This week Ivan and Stephen stuff mutton in their jackets and are undateable as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 7’s The Wink. Topics covered include pirating (I mean, streaming) TV shows, intrafamily rivalries, and perfect games in baseball; Seinfeldisms (from 2:49), Seinfeld News (from 5:40), episode trivia (from 8:08); secondary characters James (from 11:33), Holly (from 18:07), Stubbs (from 23:24), Bobby (from 26:40), Paul O’Neill (from 33:14), and Morgan and Wilhelm in the context of this episode (from 35:50). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — We are now on Podhero! You can support us and your other favourite podcasts with a low monthly subscription at https://podhero.com/bidwbascaseinfeldpodcast You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia. Your donations will help keep the show going. Find us on Facebook, Insta

This week Ivan and Stephen do the Upper West Side and buy hair growth cream from China as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 3’s The Tape. Topics covered include being the ‘biggest Facebook on Seinfeld’, buying things over the phone from overseas before the internet was a thing, and Shane Warne being used in hair regrowth ads; Seinfeldisms (from 4:25), Seinfeld News (from 6:51), episode trivia (from 15:06); secondary characters Repairman (from 19:47), Ping (from 23:00), Beder (from 25:20), and unseen character Zeng Zau (from 28:15). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. We are now on Podhero! You can support us and your other favourite podcasts with a low monthly subscriptio

This week Ivan and Stephen steal each others’ Jesus fish and go out on a high note as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 9’s The Burning. Topics covered include BIDWBASC being cited in high school media studies classes, the popularity of slasher films in the 1980s, and the correct etiquette for saying ‘it’s me’ on the phone; Seinfeldisms (from 4:40), Seinfeld News (from 7:36), episode trivia (from 10:57); secondary characters Sophie (from 13:59), Father Curtis (from 22:46), Artie (from 27:37), and recurring secondaries David Puddy (from 31:52), Kruger (from 35:33), and Mickey Abbott (from 38:32) in the context of this episode. Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' and ‘Season 11', as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. We are now

This week Ivan and Stephen get deported and punch out Mickey Mantle as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 4’s The Visa. Topics covered include getting a nice shout out from another Seinfeld podcast called No Hugging No Learning (and returning the favour), outdated Terminator 2 Judgement Day and The Matrix references, and how much fruit juice is in Snapple; Seinfeldisms (from 3:45), Seinfeld News (from 6:46), episode trivia (from 12:07); secondary characters Cheryl Fong (from 12:43), Babu’s Brother (from 22:16) and both Babu Bhatt (from 23:39) and Ping (from 28:54) in the context of this episode. Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (available now) and ‘Season 11' (coming soon), as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. We are now o

This week Ivan and Stephen help each other move and celebrate their 150th episode as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 3 classic The Boyfriend. Topics covered include the Movie Trailer Guy, being an American Civil War buff, and only knowing about baseball players from Seinfeld and The Simpsons; Seinfeld News (from 5:08), episode trivia (from 11:14); secondary characters Keith Hernandez (from 12:34), Lenore Sokol (from 24:54), Carrie (from 31:22), and the Cabbie (from 36:00). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (available now) and ‘Season 11' (coming soon), as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia Your donations will help keep the show going. F

This week Ivan and Stephen wear fur coats and have fat wallets as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 9’s The Reverse Peephole. Topics covered include C.C. Babcock from The Nanny, Norman Gunston, when stadium crowd cardboard cutouts go wrong, and Russian mail order brides; Seinfeldisms (from 4:49), Seinfeld News (from 7:12), episode trivia (from 13:31); secondary characters Silvio (from 17:53), Joe Mayo (from 27:59), and Keri (from 31:04) Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our Patreon page for early access to BIDWBASC, exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (available now) and ‘Season 11' (from next week), as well as other bonus content! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia Your donations will help keep the show going. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit

This week Ivan and Stephen are back in the studio face to face and put lifts in their shoes as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 5's The Stand In. Topics covered include ’taking it out’ being problematic, Jerry Seinfeld being a secondary character on an Australian fiction podcast, and the character Warren from There’s Something About Mary; Seinfeldisms (from 4:07), Seinfeld News (from 7:29), episode trivia (from 19:24); secondary characters Phil Tatola (from 22:29), Tammy and Johnny (from 28:00), Daphne (from 33:07), Fulton (from 36:11) and Al (from 39:17) Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our relaunched Patreon page for FREE for one weeks early access to BIDWBASC and exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (both available now), 'Season 11' (from June), and our back catalogue of bonus episodes! Free pledges for new and existing patrons ends on June

This week Ivan and Stephen deliver catalogues and wear crowns as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 9's "The Junk Mail". Topics covered include Newman's sweaty meme, unlicensed Seinfeld merch, and Wilford Brimley; Seinfeldisms (from 3:48), Seinfeld News (from 7:07), episode trivia (from 13:42); secondary characters Jack aka The Wiz (from 16:02), George's cousin Rhisa (from 26:03), Frankie Merman (from 31:30), and Postmaster-General Henry Atkins (from 36:48). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! — Sign up to our relaunched Patreon page for FREE for one weeks early access to BIDWBASC and exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (both available now), 'Season 11' (from May/June), and our back catalogue of bonus episodes! Free pledges for new and existing patrons has been extended to June 1st 2020! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us wit

This week Ivan and Stephen wear capes and have their phone lines crossed as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 6's The Chinese Woman. Topics covered include whether the Chinese Woman subplot would fly today or not, the episode's dark ending, and Sinophilia; Seinfeldisms (from 2:58), Seinfeld News (from 4:14), episode trivia (from 7:53); secondary characters Donna Chang (from 11:38), Noreen (from 18:12), unseen character Paul (from 23:58), Dr Korval (from 30:07) and The Man in the Cape (from 32:08) Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! ---- Sign up to our relaunched Patreon page for FREE for one weeks early access to BIDWBASC and exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (both available now), 'Season 11' (from May/June), and our back catalogue of bonus episodes! Free pledges for new and existing patrons has been extended to June 1st 2020! Head over to patreon.com/bidwba

This week Ivan and Stephen push old ladies over and obsess over washed-up clowns as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 5's "The Fire". Topics covered include our new Patrons, Mad About You break-ups, and scumbag lineages; Seinfeldisms (from 3:48), Seinfeld News (from 4:35), episode trivia (from 11:37); secondary characters Toby (from 14:54), George's episode girlfriend Robin (from 26:18), Eric the Clown (from 30:30) and Ronnie K the Prop Comic (from 35:21). Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out! - Sign up to our relaunched Patreon page for FREE for one weeks early access to BIDWBASC! and exclusive access to bonus podcasts Curbcast Season 2 (both available now), Season 11 (from May/June), and our back catalogue of bonus episodes! Free pledges for new and existing patrons has been extended to June 1st 2020! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up. You can also support us with a

This week Ivan and Stephen urinate in parking lots as they talk about the secondary characters from Season 3’s The Parking Garage.   Topics covered include the Seinfeld font and whacky film techniques; Seinfeldisms (from 4:15), Seinfeld News (from 5:12), episode trivia (from 11:40); secondary characters Michelle the Scientologist (from 17:01), the Security Guard (from 23:49), the Mother and Kid (from 30:00), the Bodybuilders (from 33:43) and the Blunt Man (from 35:11).   Where will the episode and/or any of the secondaries appear in our list of the greatest episodes and characters of all time? Listen and find out!   —   Sign up to our relaunched Patreon page for FREE for one weeks early access to BIDWBASC! and exclusive access to bonus podcasts 'Curbcast Season 2' (both available now), and 'Season 11' (from late-May). New and existing patrons will not be charged till June 1st! Head over to patreon.com/bidwbasc to sign up.   You can also support us with a one-off donation on Paypal at paypal.me/mishmashmedia.