Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Out on the Lanai is a podcast dedicated to the innovative 80's sitcom, The Golden Girls. Each week, hosts (and GG superfans) H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch and dissect an episode of the show, invite a guest over, or watch literally anything featuring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and/or Estelle Getty.
Episodes
- BONUS: The Rusty Anchor Happy Hour: Couches, Minivans, and Using Chat GPT to Solve Golden Girls Problems
This bonus episode features Kerri sharing a story about transporting a couch, and H. Alan discussing cushion farts. The hosts also use Chat GPT to solve predicaments from The Golden Girls.
- We Watched the Episode of "Murder, She Wrote" starring Dorothy Zbornak's Ex-Lovers
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss a "Murder, She Wrote" episode that featured actors from "The Golden Girls." They talk about solving the murder, Jerry Orbach, and seeing a priest with Blanche's sister.
- Golden Girls Rewind: Hey, Look Me Over
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss "Hey, Look Me Over," the season 7 premiere of The Golden Girls. They talk about Blanche's "B.E.D." book, a studio audience moment, and what they would do if they were in Rose's shoes.
- What Would the Golden Girls Think? With Billy Lorusso + "Letter to Gorbachev"
H. Alan Scott and Billy Lorusso discuss the Golden Girls characters and their potential reactions to today's headlines. They also analyze the Season 3, Episode 6 episode "Letter to Gorbachev," focusing on Sophia Petrillo's role.
- Golden Girls Rewind: Stan Takes a Wife
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss The Golden Girls season 4 episode "Stan Takes a Wife." They cover the pronunciation of "Zah-bornack" and the challenges of acting, and share a personal anecdote.
- We Watched all of Bea Arthur's Shoppers Drug Mart Commercials!
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review Bea Arthur's Shoppers Drug Mart commercials. They discuss various aspects of the commercials and Bea Arthur's portrayal.
- Golden Girls vs. Mary Tyler Moore Show: Who Did a Better Priest Episode?
This episode of Out on the Lanai analyzes and compares "Forgive Me, Father" from The Golden Girls and "Mary's Father" from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The hosts discuss both episodes, including Betty White's portrayal.
- Golden Girls Rewind: "Bringing Up Baby" (S3E3)
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss The Golden Girls season 3 episode "Bringing Up Baby." They talk about "fun money," an animatronic pig, and the term "geriatric pregnancies."
- Golden Girls Is Coming Back to Free TV (And We're VERY EXCITED) feat. Eliot Glazer
The Golden Girls is coming back to free broadcast television on MeTV. This episode of Out on the Lanai discusses the return of the show with guest Eliot Glazer.
- Golden Girls Rewind: "Older and Wiser"
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss The Golden Girls season 6 episode "Older and Wiser." They cover the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a plan by Dorothy, and Dairy Queen ice cream.
- Betty White Once Hosted a Game Show Called 'Just Men!'
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review the 1983 game show "Just Men!", hosted by Betty White. They discuss the game's mechanics and specific memorable aspects.
- How Herb Edelman's Stan Made Dorothy Better
This episode of Out on the Lanai features writer Hiko Mitsuzuka for a discussion about Herb Edelman, the actor known for playing Stan Zbornak on The Golden Girls. They discuss Edelman's career, his portrayal of Stan, and how he enhanced Be…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit the Golden Girls season one episode "Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?" and include a surprise performance from a guest.
- Sister, Can You Spare a Kidney? (Guest: Barrett Blackman)
In this episode of Out on the Lanai, guest Barrett Blackman joins the hosts to discuss the Golden Girls episode "Transplant." The conversation covers the plot involving Blanche's sister Virginia, kidney donation, and the show's early chara…
- Betty White Slays in the Hot in Cleveland Live Broadcast!
H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty review the live-broadcast season 5 premiere of Hot in Cleveland. They analyze the episode's Golden Girls reference, actor performances, and the show's comedic plotlines.
- Golden Girls Rewind: The Operation
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit the season one episode of The Golden Girls titled "The Operation." They discuss the history of Morton's Neuroma, the performance of Anne Haney, and Dorothy's experience in the hospi…
- Three on a Couch (and a Cheesecake) with Dr. Cheesecake
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Season 3 episode of The Golden Girls, "Three on a Couch," with guest Danielle Soto, known as Dr. Cheesecake. They explore the dynamics behind the characters' struggles with living together.
- Keeper of the Scripts: 7 Years on The Golden Girls with Isabel Omero
Production staffer Isabel Omero discusses her seven-year experience working on The Golden Girls. She shares insights into working with creator Susan Harris and her time on set with the show's cast.
- Bea Arthur Bares All in this Maude New Year's Eve Episode!
H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty discuss a New Year's Eve episode of the sitcom Maude. The hosts analyze Bea Arthur’s performance, Rue McClanahan’s costume, and personal views on party scavenger hunts.
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot (Less) Like Christmas (Golden Palace) with Eliot Glazer
Eliot Glazer joins the podcast to discuss the holiday-themed episode "It's Beginning to Look a Lot (Less) Like Christmas" from the series The Golden Palace. The discussion features comments on the episode's plot and the cast's outfits.
- Introducing ‘The Golden Girls’ to Naomi Smalls from RuPaul’s Drag Race
In this episode of Out on the Lanai, hosts H. Alan Scott and Kerri Doherty introduce Naomi Smalls from RuPaul’s Drag Race to the television series The Golden Girls. The episode also mentions opportunities for listeners to support the podca…
- Happy Golden Thanksgiving! (We've Got a Giveaway For Ya!)
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss their Thanksgiving plans, imagine a potential Golden Girls Thanksgiving episode, and announce a giveaway.
- We Watched the Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Documentary
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review the 40th anniversary Golden Girls documentary on Hulu. They share their thoughts on the film's segments, including the involvement of Susan Harris and Terry Hughes.
- Golden Girls Rewind: "Melodrama" (S6E19)
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss the Golden Girls episode "Melodrama," touching on friends with benefits, pet expos, and comparisons to Fred Flintstone. The hosts also share details on how to join their VIP club and find…
- Betty White Had a Pet Talk Show!
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review an episode of Betty White's talk show Pet Set, which features Mary Tyler Moore as a guest. The hosts discuss the show's content, including the animal guests and interactions.
- Our Favorite Golden Girls Cheesecake Moments (w/ GG Cheesecake Chef George Geary!)
Hosts H. Alan/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Chef George Geary to discuss his experience baking cheesecakes for The Golden Girls. The team also shares their favorite cheesecake moments from the show and examines the dessert's…
- Filling in Phyllis: A Real Life Golden Girl!
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss The Golden Girls episodes featuring age gaps in dating and workplace dynamics with guests Matt and Phyllis. They also explore the friendship behind the Filling in Phyllis podcast.
- Golden Girls Rewind: On Golden Girls
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review the season 1 episode of The Golden Girls titled "On Golden Girls." They discuss the episode's title origin, study habits for French finals, and the importance of bed size.
- Betty White Dates a Young Hunk in this episode of "Mama's Family!"
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss the Mama's Family episode "Ellen's Boyfriend." They explore parallels to The Golden Girls, age-gap dating, and specific costume choices.
- Betty White Once Played a Mean Librarian on "The Middle"
H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty discuss Betty White's 2010 guest appearance in the season finale of The Middle. They share their reactions to her performance as a librarian and compare the character to Rose Nylund.
- Picture It: An Golden Girls Academic Deep Dive with the Authors of "Tales From the Lanai"
The hosts discuss The Golden Girls with authors Taylor Cole Miller and Alfred L. Martin Jr., who explore the show's academic significance and cultural legacy in their book, The Golden Girls: Tales From the Lanai. The conversation covers th…
- Thank You For Being A Friend: 40 Years of The Golden Girls with writer Stan Zimmerman
H. Alan Scott joins writer Stan Zimmerman to reflect on the 40th anniversary of The Golden Girls. Zimmerman, who wrote for the first season, shares insights about working with the cast and the show's enduring legacy.
- The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Special! (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck and Eliot Glazer)
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty celebrate 40 years of The Golden Girls by breaking down the 2002 documentary True Tales. The episode features insights on the show's development and cast, along with guest appearances by Al…
- Betty White + Hot in Cleveland Drag Queens!
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss the Hot in Cleveland season 2 episode "Dancing Queens," comparing it to The Golden Girls and noting guest appearances.
- Golden Girls Rewind: The One That Got Away
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit the season 4 episode of The Golden Girls titled The One That Got Away. They discuss the character Ham, the origin of an Oprah Winfrey joke, and the topic of alien life.
- Adam Shankman Dishes on Directing Betty White in "Bringing Down the House!"
Director Adam Shankman joins hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty to discuss his career, including directing Betty White in the film Bringing Down the House. The conversation also covers his experiences with Bea Arthur and Rue…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Family Affair (S2E7)
H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss the Golden Girls episode "Family Affair," covering Rose and Dorothy's reactions, Michael's saxophone skills, and a memorable joke from Dorothy.
- Serving Up Sass: Alaska Thunderf*ck on Golden Girls' "Till Death Do Us Volley"
H. Alan Scott sits down with Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 to discuss the iconic Golden Girls episode "Till Death Do Us Volley." The conversation explores the episode's themes, the performance of Anne Francis, and the dynamics between the charac…
- Which Beatle Would Dorothy Be Into? with Eliot Glazer
Eliot Glazer joins H. Alan Scott to discuss The Golden Girls episode "The Commitments," featuring a story where Dorothy dates someone who claims to be a Beatle. The hosts also touch upon Blanche’s insecurity in this episode.
- Rue McClanahan Was on an Episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories!!!
Hosts H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty discuss Rue McClanahan's 2009 appearance on the television series Celebrity Ghost Stories. They review her account of paranormal experiences and reflect on the episode details.
- Golden Girls Rewind: Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom
H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty review The Golden Girls season 5 episode "Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom." The discussion covers hospital vanity, vacuum slacks, and a deleted scene from the episode.
- Golden Girls Rewind: The Pope's Ring
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit the Golden Girls season 7 episode, The Pope's Ring. They discuss the plot, including the characters' actions and the detective involved.
- Golden Girls Rewind: The Accurate Conception
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty review the season 5 episode of The Golden Girls, "The Accurate Conception." They discuss the Blanche and Becky storyline connections to The Golden Palace and share personal preferences rega…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Son-in-Law Dearest (w/ Deena Freeman, aka Kate!)
H. Alan Scott, Sadie Pines, and Kerri Doherty discuss the Golden Girls episode 'Son-in-Law Dearest,' drawing parallels between the characters of Kate, Dennis, Dorothy, and Stan. The episode also features an interview snippet with guest Dee…
- Vanessa Williams Nearly Killed Betty White in this Episode of Ugly Betty
This episode of Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast discusses Vanessa Williams and Betty White's appearance in the series Ugly Betty.
- Rachel Ekstrom Courage on Her New Book ‘Murder by Cheesecake - A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery’
Author Rachel Ekstrom Courage discusses her new book, Murder by Cheesecake - A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery, on Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast.
- A Gay Golden Girls with Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern? Let’s Ask Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham About It.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Hulu series Mid-Century Modern and its connection to The Golden Girls. The program features segments from H. Alan Scott’s interview with cast members Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, al…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Beauty and the Beast (w/ Alisan Porter)
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty discuss the Golden Girls episode "Beauty and the Beast," featuring a guest appearance by Alisan Porter. They explore specific plot points, including Blanche's late-night visitor and charact…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Rose the Prude
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit the first season episode of The Golden Girls titled Rose the Prude. In this episode, they discuss the awkwardness of physical contact, their dislike of cruises, and the importance o…
- Golden Girls Rewind: Foreign Exchange (w/ Michael Henry)
Hosts H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by comedian Michael Henry to discuss the season 4 episode of The Golden Girls titled "Foreign Exchange." The group analyzes specific character behaviors and notable production mo…