Tony's pal Brian (from season 2 episode 5, "The Reluctant Fighter") is back, and looking for someone to adopt him.  Tony is thinking of adopting him, but what chance does a palooka like Tony have against the rich parents that Brian is hoping for?  Is Brian the most conniving and deceitful character ever to appear on Taxi?  And will any of this ultimately matter?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 17, "Tony and Brian." Father Malone:...

Jim turns a big win at the track into a broken-down old horse named Gary.  Can he and the horse coexist in a condemned building?  What are the logistics of owning a horse in Manhattan?  And who was the best Klingon, Christopher Lloyd or John Schuck?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 16, "Jim Gets A Pet." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

It's the spooky season, and we're taking a break from Sunshine Cab to take a look at a Taxi-adjacent TV special that features Judd Hirsch as Dracula.  Is this a trifle aimed at selling kid's toys, or is there a not-so-hidden message about the power of unions?  HP and Father Malone delve into these questions and more, as they discuss 1979's "The Halloween That Almost Wasn't". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Zena's back, and wants Louie to meet her parents.  Desperate to make a good impression, Louie inveigles Alex to come along and keep an eye on him.  Will Zena's parents approve of Louie?  Can Louie make it through the dinner without embarrassing himself?  And why is there a bi-fold door leading into the Sherman's kitchen?  HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 14, "Louie Meets The Folks." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP:...

Uh oh, Latka's just received word that there's rebellion and fighting in the streets of his home country.  Now he's torn between patriotism, and love for his newfound home of New York.  Will Latka join the rebels against insurmountable odds?  How long can a dance number in Mario's possibly last?  And who does the best Jay Leno impression?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss this and more in season 2, episode 13, "Latka's Revolting." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP:...

Alex finds love where he least expects it, in the form of a passionate, emotional actress named Joyce (played by Dee Wallace).  Will Alex's impulsiveness get the best of him?  Are there any other soap operas in New York besides 'For Better, For Worse'?  And is this merely another Sunshine Cab Company in a vast multiverse?  Join HP and Father Malone as they ponder this and more in season 2, episode 12, "Alex's Romance." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

After yet another tough breakup, Elaine has discovered she has a secret admirer who is writing her beautiful poems.  But who could it be?  Alex?  Tony?  Perhaps the sudden reappearance of Jim is a clue to this mystery poet?  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 2, episode 11, aptly titled "Elaine's Secret Admirer." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Latka thinks he's found the perfect apartment, and he's right.  Unfortunately, he's a little too right, as it's an amazing penthouse apartment way beyond his means.  Will the cabbies help Latka with this situation he's gotten himself into?  Spoiler alert - absolutely not.  Join HP and Father Malone as they discuss season 2, episode 10, "The Apartment." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Hilarity and hijinks ensue when Louie challenges Reiger to see who can pull in the highest amount of money in one shift.  Will Reiger compromise his integrity to win?  How low will Louie go to gain an edge?  And how does living legend James Hong figure into all of this?  HP and Father Malone break it down as they discuss season 2, episode 9, "The Great Race." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Supposed best friends Bobby and Tony are vying for the affection of the same girl.  Can their friendship withstand this competition?  Will Alex ever get his tooth fixed?  And is Elaine secretly pulling the strings?  HP and Father Malone break these questions down as they discuss season 2, episode 8, "A Woman Between Friends." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Angela Matusa is back, everybody!  She's turned her life around and lost a lot of weight.  But her unrequited feelings for Alex send her into a tailspin.  Will Alex find her in time to save her from herself?  Does anyone but Tony care about the garage softball team?  And is a jogging suit an appropriate outfit for a night on the town?  HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions (and more) as they discuss season 2, episode 7, "The Lighter Side Of Angela Matusa." Father Malone:...

Bobby is still clawing and fighting to maintain his acting career.  He finds his faith in acting shaken when a newcomer lands a prime acting gig, soon after arriving in New York.  Will Bobby maintain his motivation for acting?  Will the cabbies do all they can to support Wheeler?  And what do a suntan lotion commercial and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind have in common?  HP and Father Malone break it down as they discuss season 2, episode 6, "Wherefore Art Thou, Bobby?" Father Malone:...

Tony is given the shot of a lifetime - the former champ is coming out of retirement, and Banta is chosen to fight him.  But, as this is Taxi, nothing ever comes easy for these cabbies.  Should Tony give his all for the fight, and risk dashing the hopes of a sick child?  Will Louie get that console TV he wants so badly?  And is this Elaine's most fashionable episode to date?  HP and Father Malone delve into these questions and more, as they discuss season 2, episode 5, "The Reluctant...

Elaine has been working so hard for so long, and it's finally catching up to her.  Alex thinks it might be time for her to seek out professional help, but Elaine isn't so sure.  Will she avoid a mental breakdown?  How will this affect Elaine's relationship with Alex?  And how will 2 legendary cult actors figure into all of this?  HP and Father Malone do their best to sort out the antics in season 2, episode 4, "Nardo Loses Her Marbles." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP:...

The cabbies reunite with an old friend from season 1, and their lives (and the show) will never be the same.  Come for Reverend Jim, but stay for the vaudeville antics.  HP and Father Malone discuss all of the fun and history-in-the-making in season 2, episode 3, "Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Bad news for Alex - his sister Charlotte has come to the garage bearing bad news.  Their estranged father has had a heart attack, but a bitter Reiger refuses to visit him in the hospital.  Will Alex swallow his pride and see his father after almost 30 years?  Why does Alex hate his father so much?  And just what can we call Latka's native language?  HP and Father Malone do their best to unravel these questions in season 2, episode 2, Honor Thy Father." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP:...

Taxi season 2 is upon us!  To kick off this brand-new season, the folks at Sunshine Cab bring us the story of Louie and his star-crossed relationship with Zena, the candy delivery driver.  Will Louie find Zena as irresistible as a fresh Baby Ruth candy bar?  What's up with the buffet at Mario's?  And will Reiger ever stop taking abuse for merely introducing Zena to Louie?  Join HP and Father Malone as they unpack season 2, episode 1, "Louie And The Nice Girl." Father Malone:...

We're between seasons 1 and 2 of Taxi, so HP and Father Malone are taking a Taxi-adjacent side-trip to the shabbiest cab company in Washington, D.C. While our favorite cabbies are chasing their dreams in NY, there's a whole other group making their own mark, almost 250 miles away. Please join HP and Father Malone as they delve into the highs and lows of 1983's "D.C. Cab." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

It's the final epsiode of season 1! Elaine needs to attend to a sick relative, and leaves her son Jason with Alex while she's away. Will the cabbies embrace their surrogate parent role? Can Jason find enough time to study for his upcoming spelling bee? And how many different spins can Louie put on the word "loser?" HP and Father Malone try to answer these questions as they discuss episode 22, "Substitue Father." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Hollywood comes to Sunshine Cab, as a movie exec visits to do research for an upcoming film. Will the cabbies fall under the Hollywood spell? How will Alex react? And who ordered the Eggs Benedict? HP and Father Malone dive into these questions and more, as they discuss episode 21, "Hollywood Calling." Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

An attempted mugging causes Alex to question his occupation. Will this be the end of Sunshine Cab's most reliable driver? Or will Alex decide his life is worth more than 55-cents a mile? Join HP and Father Malone as they delve into episode 20, "Alex Tastes Death And Finds A Nice Restaurant". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Latka's mother Greta has come to visit him in NY, but unexpected chemistry between her and Reiger turns their worlds upside-down. Can Reiger and Latka's friendship survive? And are the hamburgers at Mario's an affront to human decency? HP and Father Malone answer these questions and more as they discuss episode 19, "Mama Gravas". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Bobby's ship has finally come in! He lands a role on the hit soap opera For Better, For Worse, and a path out of the garage seems assured. Will he make it out, like James Caan before him? HP and Father Malone follow Bobby's journey as they discuss episode 18, "Bobby's Big Break". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

Alex fixes Elaine up with one of his fares, an annoying, nebbish U.S. congressman with low self-confdence who perspires too much. Does their relationship stand any chance of survival? Why would Alex do this to Elaine? And is this all just a glimpse of an alternate universe Sunshine Cab Company? There's a lot to unpack, as HP and Father Malone ponder the implications of episode 17, "Elaine And The Lame Duck". Father Malone: FatherMalone.com HP: hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com This show is part of...