Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today I covered Full House S7E20: Michelle ala Carte, which aired on March 15, 1994, in honor of the Olsen Twins Birthday, In this episode Michelle is excited about building a go-cart with Aunt Becky, but gets discouraged when she hears her dad and Uncle Jesse teasing Becky; Stephanie shows Joey some ballet moves; DJ and Steve deal with the fact that they are no longer a couple. I could not stand Kenny, Michelle's annoying neighborhood that puts the idea in her head that girls can't build down hill derby cars. She decides to prove him wrong by enlisting Aunt Becky to help build one. Messages get mixed as Jesse and Danny start ribbing Becky acting like because she's a girl she can't build a car, which again feeds Michelle's fear that Kenny may be right especially when Becky proceeds to get in on the guys fun by pretending she can't do it with out their help. Danny and

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, in honor of the Olsen Twins's upcoming birthday, I decided to cover Full House S7E11: The Bicycle Thief, which aired on November 23, 1993. In this episode when Michelle's bike is stolen, everyone sets out on a search to find it. Unfortunately, they recover three bikes, non of which are Michelle's. To make matters worse, the family realizes they have now stolen these bikes- and the local crime stoppers group realizes it too! I thought this was a cute and funny episode. I thought it was adorable that Nicky and Alex were calling Jesse and Becky by their first names. This is the first episode that we are introduced to Mrs. Carruthers. She was already smitten or more like obsessed with Joey. Apparently she lives directly across the street from them if she watches Joey get the mail every morning. Yikes! Join me next week as I cover the next episode in the Olsen Twin

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today for the month of June, I'm kicking off the JESSE MUSICAL CAREER JOURNEY starting with Full House S1E21: Mad Money, which aired on April 29, 1988. In this episode Joey's mother gives him an old savings bond. He tries to pay Danny back an eleven-year-old loan, but Danny refuses. Meanwhile, Jesse has a gig as an Elvis impersonator. I enjoyed this episode, it really kicked off Jesse's love or should say or should I say obsession with Elvis Presley. Joey and Danny squabbling over Joey owing Danny $800 from a time Joey needed to fix his car and forgot to pay it back after he sees Joey going on a spending spree when he finds out his Mom had an old savings bond for him worth $5000. I was surprised Danny had that kind of money to give away in 1978. After all, at the time he would have just recently become a father to DJ and they weren't living in that house yet. He was

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. This episode both grossed me out and irritated me. I'll give you the one word reason, although I'm sure you can already guess. Stavros Annoys and horrifies with his behavior and actions, Eats lamb gut Pizza, steals money from DJ and Joey as well aggressively hits on Becky, cornering her in the kitchen. Jesse doesn't even bat an eye when Becky confesses that to him. If I told my husband something like that, I'm telling you, he would be LIVID! That's not even the worst thing he does, he makes up a fake disaster, stating that a mudslide has destroyed his city back home in Greece, thousands of homes destroyed, and families displaced, as

Hey Full House Fans, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered in honor of Bob Saget's Birthday, Full House S7E22: A Date With Fate, which aired on May 3, 1994. In this episode Danny's date and D.J.'s date meet and become attracted to each other. Nicky and Alex learn a Mother's Day song. The double date with Danny and DJ was kinda boring, but I LOVED the side plot with Jesse and the twins getting ready for Mother's Day with handmade gifts and a Mother's Day song. Granted, the boys gave her their gifts and the song half a day early. Becky was fine with it, Jesse was the only one who thought it was ruined because it was on Mother's Day. He could have given her a spa day or taken here out to eat on Mother's Day as a little something special or as a treat for herself. I hope you enjoy the podcast episode and have a great week!

Hey Punky Peeps, Angela Bowen here, the host of Punky Power: An Unofficial Full House Podcast. Today, I covered the final episode of Season 1 or in other words because we didn't get a Season2 , the Series Finale, Punky Brewster S1E10: Mother's Day, which aired on February 25, 2021. In this episode a foster hearing that will decide Izzy's future inspires Punky to confront her past. I really liked this episode even if it does leave it on a cliff hanger with Izzy now an official foster daughter of Punky Brewster. But the resolution we got with Punky and her Mother Susan was a long time coming, 30 plus years. I hope you enjoy this episode and for those of you out that celebrate or honor someone you've lost on Mother's Day,, I hope you have a blessed day. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

Hey Punky Peeps, Angela Bowen here, the host of Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast. Today, I covered S1E9: 80's Block Party, which aired on February 25, 2021. In this episode Punky plans an '80s-themed block party for her neighborhood; Izzy meets Punky's long-absent mother. I really liked this episode, being an 80's baby myself. loved all the throwbacks. I especially loved when Susan, Punky's Mom saw Izzy dressed as Punky from 1984 and she had Brandy with her. Just her reaction was everything. Diego dressed as Marty McFly and Daniel dressed as Prince was really cool too. Join me next week for the Series Finale S1E10: Mother's Day, which aired on February 25, 2021. In this episode a foster hearing that will decide Izzy's future inspires Punky to confront her past

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, S1E18: Just One Of The Guys, which aired on March 4, 1988. In this episode D.J. feels left out when her cousin visits and spends most of his time hanging out playing sports with Danny, Jesse and Joey. I enjoyed this episode. I didn't really like Cousin Steve. He kind of came off condescending with DJ, like I've outgrown you and he pats her on the head like she's Stephanie's age when DJ's 11. If I were her that definitely would have rubbed me the wrong way. Shooting down all her suggestions to hangout together especially to go ice skating and also go to a party hosted by her 11 year old friend Jennifer. Sweetie, he's 17, that would be uncomfortable for everyone, especially him and Jennifer's parents. I mean what is he gonna do babysit you all. He's also on vacation. Speaking of DJ, she trie

Hey Punky Peeps, Angela Bowen here, the host of Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast. Today, I covered S1E8: Put A Ring On It, which aired on February 25, 2021. In this episode, Punky learns that Cherie is considering proposing to Lauren; Diego has a crush on Hannah's friend. I thought this was a cute episode. We get a Betty mention from Cherie which was super sweet, when Cherie confessed to Punky that she was going to propose to Lauren with her Grandmother's ring. I thought what Hannah's friend Madison did to Diego was just so wrong, but Hannah standing up for her brother and slamming the door in her friend's face, I was here for that. You don't mess with family. Travis and Punky share a tender moment which leaves Punky wondering if they closed the door too soon our their relationship. Join me next week, when I cover S1E9: 80's Block Party. In this episode Punky plans an '80s-themed block party for her neighborhood; Izzy meets Punky's long-absent mother.

Happy (Almost) Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Fathers & Sons Double Feature for the month of April with, Full House S4E7: Viva Las Joey, which aired on November 2, 1990. In this episode Joey gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he's asked to open for Wayne Newton in Las Vegas. I enjoyed this episode, Joey got to say things to his Dad that he's probably bottled up inside for the last decade. In the end they make up and apparently his Dad wants to take credit for Joey's Popeye Impression since it was him who stayed with Joey when he had chicken pox at age 3 and watched cartoons (according to Season 1, he mentions he never had them). Watching Joey's Dad do a Popeye Impression was beyond cringe-worthy and embarrassing, both for Joey and us the viewers. Who at 30 years old is going to have a strong memory of something that happened when they were 3, or I'm sure his

Hey Punky Peeps, Angela Bowen here, the host of Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast. Today, I covered S1E7: The Treehouse That Punky Built, which aired on February 25, 2021, In this episode Punky and Cherie fix up their old treehouse for Izzy; Hannah and her friends make an honesty pact. I thought this was a cute episode and a nice throwback to the OG Punky Brewster. Punky realizing her kids are growing up and not wanting to hang out in her childhood treehouse anymore, she decides to fix it up for Izzy who's the perfect age to make some fun treehouse memories. Granted Punky fixes it up more to what she wants it to look like than what Izzy would like since she's the new generation. Punky finally listens to Izzy's ideas of how she wants the new updated treehouse to look including a blueprint of where everything should go. Giant stuffed panda and karaoke machine and a hanging chair and light up disco floor is everything! The end result is amazing. Join me next week when I cover S1E8: Put A

Happy Earth Day Everyone, Today, I'm covering the 1994 movie Andre, starring Tina Majorino and Keith Carradine. Movie Synopsis: The true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni and her family in 1962. I loved revisiting this movie. Such a heartwarming, funny and sweet movie that I hold close to my heart. I hope you all enjoy it and have a Happy Earth Day!

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Fathers & Sons Double Feature, Full House S2E3: It's Not My Job, which aired on October 28, 1988. In this episode Jesse tells his father he's leaving the family bug-killing business. Stephanie gets her first cavity. I liked this move for Jesse as he starts to venture out into the jingle writing territory and finds success while trying to break away from the family exterminating business even though doing so will break his father's heart as he sees no future for Jesse as a musician since he keeps calling it a hobby. Stephanie has her first cavity which stresses her out and Kimmy doesn't help matters by putting terrifying images in Steph's head of how the procedure is done. Poor kid, now she's having nightmares. DJ and along with Danny and Joey are trying to put her mind at ease but to no avail. Joey comes up with Stephanie fi

Hey Punky Peeps, Angela Bowen here, the host of Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast. Today, I covered S1E6: The Look of Daniel, which aired on February 25, 2021. In this episode Punky and Travis wonder about Daniels gender identity; Izzy is obsessed with WWE. I enjoyed this episode, however the WWE stuff I'm not a fan, so it didn't interest me. It was cool seeing Margaux although I was a little surprised at the career path she took. I always assumed she'd be a fashion designer, but then again kids interests can changed as they become teens and adults and decide what they really want to do for a career. It was interesting that Izzy looked up to the WWE female wrestlers as influencers, because Punky and Cherie are also amazing role models for her. Daniel wearing different clothes other than what Punky and Travis normally see him were was an an eye opener to them co parenting and finding out the best way to address the subject with Daniel. In the end Daniel's gonna wear what Daniel wants to

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, in honor of Candace Cameron Bure's Birthday (yesterday) I covered Full House S4E24: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, which aired on April 1, 1991. In this episode Becky enjoys bonding with her new niece DJ, but Becky must learn to be a disciplinarian when DJ takes advantage of her. DJ beyond got on my nerves this episode, she was so selfish, I get that she's a teenager, but she took advantage of Becky, and that is uncalled for. She cared more about what this guy Ryan thought of her, and also she was pulling Becky into the argument with her and Danny, getting her to take her side. If I was Becky I would have left the room and said "I'm just your Aunt, not your mother, I'm staying out of this. At one point in the argument Danny tries to get Becky to side with him. Danny hussling Jesse at pool was the best! He deserved it for talking down to Danny and making him keep sco

Happy (Almost) Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Good Girls and Bad Boys Series, Full House S8E22: All Stood Up, which aired on April 4, 1995. In this episode we meet final bad boy Ryan (he's really not that bad not like Pete or Bobby) Stephanie asks a boy to the dance and he does not show. Danny goes to talk to him and embarrasses Stephanie. Jesse has to relax but Kimmy and her distractions keep him from doing so. First of all, the whole side plot of Jesse and Kimmy and her ostrich got old really fast to the point where it bordered on irritation. I'm surprised the neighbors nearby didn't call the cops from all the noise they were making. I felt for Stephanie, it took a lot of courage for her to ask Ryan out and the elatedness she felt when he said yes to going to the dance with her. The heartbreak of her realizing that he stood her up and Danny comforting her was he

Happy (Almost) Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta/Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the next episode in the Good Girls and Bad Boys Series, Full House S8E3: Making Out Is Hard To Do, which aired on October 11, 1994. In this episode Stephanie arrives at Gia's party to discover that the other kids have more advanced games in mind for the evening. I'll definitely say that of the all the "Bad Boys" in this Series, that Bobby is the worst. He pressures Stephanie to make out with him because he doesn't want to look uncool. Also Gia should of known Steph wouldn't want to go to a party like this. It wasn't even a party it was just a bunch of teens making out at the same time in the same room. Side plot of Danny losing his voice was funny and we got to meet Gia's Mom, who mentions to Danny that Steph has been a great influence on Gia, too bad we can't say the same about Gia being a good influence on Steph. Also another side plot Jess

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today I'm kicking off a new Series for MARCH, entitled Good Girls and Bad Boys, and the first bad boy I'm introducing you to is Pete from the band The Funky Tongues in S5E23: Fives A Crowd, which aired on March 21, 1985. In this episode Danny, Jesse and Joey search the drive-in for D.J., who is out with a boy who's never heard the word "No", while Kimmy Gibbler has been left to babysit Nicky and Alex, but it's Stephanie who ends up doing all the work. This was an enjoyable episode. We have DJ going out on what feels like her first date, I could be wrong though, apparently this band The Funky Tongues is the hottest band at Bayview High School according to DJ. Also Pete has a reputation of of being quite "hot stuff" at that school according to Kimmy, girls through themselves at him and he's never heard the word "No". Danny of course regrets agreeing to let DJ go out

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I'm covering the last episode in the Joey's Ladies Series, Full House S7E16: Joey's Funny Valentine, which aired on January 25, 1994. In this episode Joey thinks he has found his dream girl, comic Roxy Martin, but she turns out to be a nightmare. Honestly, this synopsis is only half right. Yes, Joey meets a female comedian, calling her a nightmare is a bit harsh. She's a sweet lady, it's just that her level of comedy is different than Joey's, while Joey likes to do impressions of characters and situations, Roxie roasts people, which to me feels like an insensitive form of comedy (pointing out someone's faults or flaws and what you don't like about them) and when Joey invites the family out to see Roxie's performance, they are immediately taken aback when she includes them in her act. Joey sees the family didn't care for her roasting of them, but then Joey get

Happy Full House (Almost) Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the next episode in the Joey's Ladies Series, Full House S3E12: Joey & Stacy and... Oh, Yeah, Jesse, which aired on December 15, 1989. (The last episode of the 80's Decade, Everyone). In this episode Comet, the puppy, is an undisciplined chewer, and Jesse bosses around with Joey, who fascinates a background singer to a commercial. I really enjoyed this episode, we got to see puppy Comet, sooo adorable. The bad news is since this is the family's first puppy, they don't understand that he has a destructive side (chewing anything and everything that's left on the floor that he can get his paws on). Puppyhood, I hear can last anywhere from (0-24 Months). At least Danny does enroll Comet later on in obedience training. So, let's go to the third wheel effect with Joey, Stacy and Jesse, the two lovebirds meet when Stacy and Cindi arrive as backup si