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The good news is that Elaine is invited to an exclusive party by one of her gallery's biggest patrons.  The bad news?  Elaine has to go to the party with Jim.  Will Jim embarrass Elaine in front of these important people?  Could Elaine even consider going to the party alone, hurting Jim's feelings in the process?  And does "speed reading" really work?  HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions, and more, as they discuss season 4, episode 20, "Elegant Iggy". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Tony is inspired by Lucius, a fellow cabbie, (guest star Bubba Smith) to try and get his boxing license reinstated.  But when Lucius has to leave to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL, Tony feels unmoored without Lucius pushing him to greatness.  Will Tony get his boxing license back?  Can he find the strength to follow his boxing dream once again?  And how does 60's exercise anthem Chicken Fat enter the picture?  HP and Father Malone tackle these burning questions as they discuss season 4, episode 19, "Tony's Comeback". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Elaine has a big event she's going to attend, and decides to take a chance on a ritzy, high-priced hairdresser named Vincenzo Seneca (played by future Cheers star Ted Danson).  But Elaine is unprepared for how avant-garde the resulting haircut looks.  Will Elaine find the strength to stand up to Vincenzo?  How does Louie figure into this situation?  And just what does any of this have to do with Pac-Man?  HP and Father Malone delve into the fun as they discuss season 4, episode 18, "The Unkindest Cut". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Alex's ex-wife Phyllis is back, nursing the wounds of another failed marriage.  Phyllis is looking to shake up her life, and somehow Louie has entered the picture.  Will Alex intercede with Phyllis and Louie's planned rendezvous?  Do Alex and Phyllis still have feelings for each other?  And what was up with the 80's obsession with beautiful twins?  HP and Father Malone dive into these questions as they discuss season 4, episode 17, "Take My Ex-Wife, Please". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Tony picks up a runaway kid in his cab, and Jim decides to try his hand at becoming a father.  But Jim's idealized notion of fatherhood can only take him so far.  Will Jim realize the folly of harboring a runaway?  Can the cabbies convince him to do the right thing?  And what does any of this have to do with the Bad News Bears?  HP and Father Malone break it all down as they discuss season 4, episode 16, "Jim And The Kid". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Latka's lost love Simka has come back into his life, and he's determined not to make the same mistakes again.  However, Vic Ferrari's ill-timed return threatens to drive a permanent wedge between Latka and Simka.  Will Latka find the courage to tell Simka how he really feels?  Can Simka resist Vic's oily charms?  And what exactly is a styptic pencil anyway?  Things get a little rowdy as HP and Father Malone discuss season 4, episode 15, "Simka Returns". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Tony takes a side gig as a chauffeur for a beautiful uptown woman named Christina, and faster than you can say "aspirational", Tony starts falling for her.  But Tony knows that, just like his boxing career, he's a longshot at best.  Can Tony win her heart?  Will the rest of the cabbies steer him to success?  And how does 'Broktoon' figure into all of this?  HP and Father Malone get into the nitty gritty as they discuss season 4, episode 14, "Tony's Lady". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

There's a new cabbie at the garage named Nina, and she's set her sights on a particularly grumpy Alex.  But no matter how hard she tries, Alex refuses to go out on a date.  Will Nina break the ice with Alex?  Can Alex loosen up a bit?  And what are the best and worst TV theme songs of all time?  HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions as they discuss season 4, episode 13, "Nina Loves Alex". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Bobby's back!  He's scored a part in a TV pilot, and must make his peace with leaving New York (and Sunshine Cab) for good.  Will Bobby finally make it as an actor?  How will Louie react to Bobby's apparent success?  And why is Jeff Conaway's final Taxi appearance such a basic aspirational story?  HP and Father Malone delve into these questions, and many more, as they discuss season 4, episode 12, "Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Frightened by the current state of the world, Louie has decided to convert the garage tool room into a doomsday fallout shelter.  He recruits several cabbies for his prep squad, and they're going to run a drill over the weekend to see how prepared they are.  Will they make it through the entire weekend?  Will Louie maintain control over his team?  And just what is the worst fruit candy flavor?   HP and Father Malone dig into these questions, and much more, as they discuss season 4, episode 11, "I Wanna Be Around". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

True to this episode's title, Louie has gone WAY too far.  He's terribly wronged Elaine, and lost his job as a result.  Will he convince Elaine to have mercy on him?  Should Elaine even consider that?  And when did sequins become a thing?   HP and Father Malone delve into these questions as they discuss season 4, episode 10, "Louie Goes Too Far". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Tony has a great idea to become a boxing manager, and has even found a worthy fighter at the gym (guest star Ernie Hudson).  Will Tony and his fighter go the distance?  Can Louie win his bet with Alex?  And was calling a remote control "the clicker" just a regional thing around Boston?   HP and Father Malone delve into these questions as they discuss season 4, episode 9, "Of Mice And Tony". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

While running an errand for her art gallery, Elaine meets an artist suffering from agorapgobia.  Rather than leave him in the hands of qualified professionals, Elaine makes it her mission to cure him of his crippling phobia.  Is Elaine out of her mind to risk the well-being of the person in question?  Will Alex convince her to abandon this foolish scheme?  And who is Mark Blankfield anyway?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 4, episode 8, "Fledgling". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Louie's mom is back, and looking for another chance at love with an elderly gentleman she's fallen for.  Louie, however, is not happy about the situation, and has threatened to stop being her son if she goes through with it.  Can Louie find it within himself to support his mother's second chance at love?  Will Louie's mom be swayed by him?  And what's the deal with soap-on-a-rope?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 4, episode 7, "Louie's Mom Remarries". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]

Alex's father Joe is back in the picture, trying to mend fences with his son.  But Joe is still up to his old tricks, and ends up knowingly dating the same woman that Alex is seeing.  How will Alex deal with Joe's betrayal?  Will father and son be able to patch things up?  And is an empty fish tank a viable home decorating option?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 4, episode 6, "Like Father, Like Son". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com email: [email protected]