Ernest Goes to Podcast

Ernest quite literally falls on the wrong side of the law, but don't worry—he can fly! Erin, David, and special guest Chris navigate "Ernest Goes to Jail" and meet Ernest's evil twin, his new not-quite love interest, and of course RIMSHOT!

In this Ernest Extra, all of our "Hey Vern, It's My Family Album" questions are answered! And then we ask new ones. Just how tangled are the Worrell family tree branches, and how has Ernest progressed as a character?

At long last, Erin and David leaf through the tattered pages of Ernest's family album. Give your weird uncle a hug and gyrate with your carnie cousin as we parse the genealogical fever dream that is "Hey Vern... It's My Family Album"! BOOGIE.

It's Ernest Extra time once again! Erin and David discuss subconscious reactions to Ernest, musical rimshots, Woody as a poppet of negativity, and welcome the talking 16" Ernest P. Worrell doll into the fold. (Thanks, Kenner.)

Hey Vern, it's Disc 2! Erin, David and special guest Tom gleefully examine the second half of "Hey Vern, It's Ernest!" Where is Baby Ernest's daddy now? What is the true nature of Ernest's Groundhog Day existence? Break your brain on that and more.

Hey Vern, it's Ernest's very own Saturday morning TV series! Join Erin, David and special guest Matt as they wander through Disc 1 of the Emmy Award-winning, stream-of-consciousness, late '80s absurdist comedy extravaganzo!

Happy Birthday, Jim Varney! To commemorate the occasion, Erin and David discuss Ernest's illuminating home movies from "Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special", as well as two news segments (and one sing-along) featuring Jim Varney himself.

Somehow, we've got more to say about Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain. In this Extra, we wade through the mysteries of Cole Younger's horse, the reasons for Ernest's casting, and of course, Skip Binkman's clipboard.

What do 1940s films, daredevil training, and Skip Binkman have in common? Erin and David lose their minds to the flume-zooming extravaganzo that is "Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain", as the unbreakable Ernest becomes America's first Splashtronaut.

Ernest Extra #3 is here with even more festive musings on Ernest Saves Christmas! In this installment, Erin and David puzzle over Ad Ernest and his movie promos, singing snake men, Jim Varney's impeccable timing, elitist critics, malapropisms, and more.

Hohoho, Vern! Sleighbells ring as Erin, David, and special guest Alisa dive into the festive bowels of Ernest Saves Christmas! We discuss Ernest and Vern's past, the aptly-named Harmony Star, Doctor Who parallels, Ernest's magical future, and more.

This Ernest Extra is full of mind-blowing revelations. We uncover the truth about petrocite, propose a theory on the nature of animals in the Ernest universe, and read along with Ernest P. Worrell himself via the Ernest Goes to Camp book on cassette.

Ernest makes his triumphant first leap onto the big screen! Join Erin, David, and special guest Dan as they puzzle over cartoons vs. reality, Ernest's bedroom, 'Nam allusions, why Mr. Tipton is such a jerk, and more.

In our first bite-sized "Ernest Extra" episode, we thank new listeners, read a tidbit about the origin of the name "Worrell" and discuss even more ads and outtakes.

We begin our loving journey into the abyss of overthinking Ernest P. Worrell. This week, laugh and scratch your head with us over the TV spots that started it all.