Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan Podcast
77 episodes Last Updated: Jun 18, 25
A podcast about The Andy Griffith Show and all things Mayberry. Episodes contain interviews, listeners feedback, and loads of Mayberry fun. The Two Chairs No Waiting is hosted by Allan Newsome. Allan is the webmaster for iMayberry.com and has been very active in The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) community since 1992 running the daily e-mail newsletter called the Who’s Been Messin Up the Bulletin Board Digest along with multiple Mayberry related websites.
Episodes
Jun 18, 2025
TCNW 843: Sheriff Barney
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:44 Sheriff Barney was the 44th episode filmed and the 44th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E12) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Sheriff Barney.” Plot Summary Sheriff Barney: Barney gets an offer to become the sheriff of Greendale, and Andy tries to discourage him. Unsure how to handle matters, […]
Jun 11, 2025
TCNW 842: The Pickle Story
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:44:53 The Pickle Story was the 43rd episode filmed and the 43rd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E11) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about The Pickle Story. Plot Summary The Pickle Story: It’s canning time again, and Aunt Bee has put up another batch of pickles. After realizing the only […]
Jun 04, 2025
TCNW 841: Mayberry Fun Stuff
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:50:36 This week we have several fun things to talk about some of which comes from the May 2025 edition of the Weaver’s Newsletter. We hit some highlights from the newsletter and then hear from some of you with voicemail and written comments. I talk a bit about the upcoming Mayberry […]
May 28, 2025
TCNW 840: The Clubmen
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:48:40 The Clubmen was the 42nd episode filmed and the 42nd aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E10) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about The Clubmen. Plot Summary The Clubmen: One of Andy’s big-city fishing buddies invites him to join the Esquire Club, an exclusive Raleigh men’s organization. Barney is also […]
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 1:17:27 You are in for a treat this episode as we’ll be hearing/seeing the entire interview with “Opie’s Pals” Keith Thibodeaux (Johnny Paul) and Dennis Rush (Howie) from April 12, 2025. Keith and Dennis we’re interviewed once on Friday and then again on Saturday in Granville, TN at the Mayberry – […]
May 14, 2025
TCNW 838: Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:49:14 Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter was the 38th episode filmed and the 41st aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E9) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter.” Plot Summary Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter: Aunt Bee falls for traveling handyman Henry Wheeler. Andy soon realizes Wheeler is not as […]
May 07, 2025
TCNW 837: The Perfect Female
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:07 The Perfect Female was the 37th episode filmed and the 40th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E8) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “The Perfect Female.” Plot Summary The Perfect Female: Once again a feminist theme is brought to the fore when Thelma Lou arranges a blind date between […]
Apr 30, 2025
TCNW 836: Listener Feedback April 2025
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:42:35 Over the 17 years of doing the podcast, I’ve lost track of how many “feedback” episodes I’ve done so I’m just naming this one by month. We have 4 bits of feedback/reports that have been provided by listeners/viewers just like you. I’m so thankful to hear from each of you […]
Apr 23, 2025
TCNW 835: Crime-free Mayberry
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:50:57 Crime-free Mayberry was the 41st episode filmed and the 39th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E7) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Crime-free Mayberry.” Plot Summary Crime-free Mayberry: Two crooks posing as an FBI man and a photographer come to Mayberry to congratulate the Sheriff’s Department for achieving a […]
Apr 16, 2025
TCNW 834: Opie’s Hobo Friend
Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:41:41 Opie’s Hobo Friend was the 40th episode filmed and the 38th aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E6) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Opie’s Hobo Friend.” Plot Summary Opie’s Hobo Friend: Opie becomes fascinated with David Browne, a vagrant hobo who uses his wits to live on the edge […]