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Two Chairs No Waiting Andy Griffith Show Fan Podcast

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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
18
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
43 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
4 hours ago

Episodes

18 episodes, newest first

  1. Mayberry Qualifying Round Trivia 2026

    Episode 915

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:39:40 Mayberry Days is always amazing time for fans of The Andy Griffith Show and this years event in Mount Airy, NC was the 37th annual Mayberry Days. It most certainly lived up to expectations. A highlight of every Mayberry Days is the “super bowl” of Mayberry Trivia. It’s time to […]

    40 min
  2. Remshaw Spooky Stories

    Episode 914

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:28:00 Each year I do one episode that’s different than the others I do throughout the year. It’s the spooky time of year so we’re gonna have some fun with stories that are either from Mayberry or are Mayberry related. This year we have a new story for you from Floyd […]

    28 min
  3. Remshaw Family History

    Episode 913

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:32:27 We all know about the old Remshaw place and we’ve heard about Mr. Remshaw but what do we know about the family? This episode we have a guest from Mayberry in studio to tell us what he knows about the Remshaws. He’s pieced the family history together over the years […]

    32 min
  4. Col Tim's 2026 Clips

    Episode 912

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:20 To give you an idea of what kind of thing might see when attending Col Tim’s during Mayberry Days, we’re going to watch (yes, I think you should watch the YouTube version of this episode rather than just listen) a compilation of video clips from Mount Airy, N.C.’s 2026 edition […]

    54 min
  5. Mayberry Days 2026 Reports

    Episode 911

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:20 Mayberry Days 2026 has come and gone but the memories will last in our minds. I always look forward to hearing from attendees and what they experienced during Mayberry Days and that’s what we’ll be doing some of on this episode. Everyone experiences Mayberry Days slightly differently because there are […]

    43 min
  6. Floyd's Barber Shop News #2

    Episode 910

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:42:09 This episode goes back to Floyd the barber sitting outside the barber shop reading “Floyd’s Barber Shop News” to us all. He shares news from the Mayberry Gazette to make your day a little more bright. Hopefully this will bring a smile and warm your heart. The stories cover topics […]

    42 min
  7. Mayberry Days 2026 Planner

    Episode 909

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:40:32 This episode, we’re going to talk about something that is coming up very, very soon. Mayberry Days 2026! That’s right…very soon. As a matter of fact, the event week has actually already started running September 21st through the 27th in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The entire town is becoming even […]

    41 min
  8. Andy on Trial

    Episode 908

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:42:35 “Andy on Trial” is Season 2, Episode 29 (overall series episode 60) of The Andy Griffith Show. It originally aired on CBS on April 23, 1962. Directed by Bob Sweeney and written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. We’ll go over some Mayberry trivia all about Andy on Trial. Plot […]

    43 min
  9. This is Why We Keep Coming Back to Mayberry

    Episode 907

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:45 Last episode I gave some reasons why, after almost 66 years, are we still watching The Andy Griffith Show? It was a good episode and caused a lot of online conversation. So many of you had good ideas why Mayberry still touches our lives and I wanted to share them. […]

    44 min
  10. Why Do We Keep Coming Back to Mayberry

    Episode 906

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:35:55 We’re going to talk about something that, on the surface, sounds like a pretty simple question. But the more you think about it, the more interesting it becomes. Why? Why, after roughly 65 years, are we still watching The Andy Griffith Show? Why are these episodes still being aired every […]

  11. Kentucky Mike Goes To Hollywood

    Episode 905

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:34:38 One of Two Chairs most faithful listeners sent in a wonderful report of a trip he and fellow TAGS fan, Codie, took to California to visit locations where The Andy Griffith Show was filmed. Codie provided a report that was published in the Jul/Aug 2026 issue of Weaver’s Newsletter and […]

    35 min
  12. Trivia Review

    Episode 904

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:44:37 Two Chairs has been going reviewing episodes of The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) for a while and we do trivia related to those reviewed shows. Since May 2026 we’ve covered five TAGS episodes and I felt like it was time to do a review with new trivia from those specific […]

    45 min
  13. The Bookie Barber

    Episode 903

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:49:28 The Bookie Barber is Season 2, Episode 28 (overall series episode 60) of The Andy Griffith Show. It originally aired on CBS on April 16, 1962. Directed by Bob Sweeney and written by Harvey Bullock and R. Allen Saffian (also credited as Ray Allen Saffian / R.S. Allen). We’ll go […]

    49 min
  14. Three's a Crowd

    Episode 902

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:49:04 Three’s a Crowd is Season 2, Episode 27 (the 59th episode overall) of The Andy Griffith Show. It originally aired on CBS on April 9, 1962. It was written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart and directed by Bob Sweeney. We’ll hear some Mayberry trivia questions all about Three’s a […]

  15. Fun Mayberry Trivia

    Episode 901

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:42:40 This episode is going to be full of Mayberry trivia that I think we can all enjoy. Last weekend was the 14th Mayberry Meetup at the Mayberry Motor Inn in Mount Airy, N.C. We had a great time visiting and doing some different kinds of trivia and that got me […]

  16. 900 Podcast Episodes

    Episode 900

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:49:02 Welcome to the 900th episode of Two Chairs No Waiting – the podcast where we pull up a chair, sip some iced tea on the front porch, and talk about all things Mayberry. I’m your host, Allan Newsome – also known around these parts as Floyd the Barber, your friendly […]

    49 min
  17. Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee

    Episode 899

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:43:12 Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee was the 58th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E26) We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee.“ Plot Summary Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee: Aunt Bee’s friend Clara convinces her that she is preventing her widowed nephew Andy […]

    43 min
  18. Andy Griffith - The Man Behind the Sheriff

    Episode 898

    Show notes

    Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:26:14 This is a special episode, folks. We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of the man who made it all possible: Mr. Andy Samuel Griffith. Born June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina – the real-life inspiration for our beloved fictional town. Even though Andy left us in 2012, his spirit, […]

    26 min