"Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is the ultimate insider's look at the hit 90s sitcom "Family Matters," told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years. The duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking you behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring an African-American cast. In addition to guest appearances from across the cast and production team, Telma and Kellie will answer your questions about the show. In the 90s it seemed like much of America was raised by "Family Matters" - and now it's time to revisit your favorite relatives on "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie."
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S1Ep22 - Rock Video with Darius McCrary!
Eddie Winslow himself joins us for the final episode of season 1! Darius McCrary tells us about childhood fame, the influence of his musician father, and how Family Matte
Apr 8 1 h 15 min
Cut-for-time Interview Clips!
This week, we reminisced about the amazing guests we had this season with some bonus clips we had to leave on the cutting room floor. But don't touch that dial- next week
Apr 1 37 min
S1Ep21 - Bowl Me Over with Rich Correll!
What does Family Matters have in common with Laverne & Shirley, Step by Step, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Leave it to Beaver? RICH CORRELL! This Hollywood legend
Mar 25 59 min
S1Ep20 - The Candidate with Ricco Ross!
After our regularly scheduled episode discussion, the handsome and talented Ricco Ross joins us to talk about his career, from working in the UK with a fake British accen
Mar 18 57 min
S1Ep19 - In a Jam with Loretta Devine!
Legendary actress Loretta Devine tells us about her extensive career from Dream Girls to Grey's Anatomy, and how the Black women who raised her became inspiration for her
Mar 11 1 h 02 min
S1Ep18 - Sitting Pretty with Yvette Nicole Brown!
Seasoned sitcom actor and lovely human being Yvette Nicole Brown shares how watching Black sitcoms like Family Matters shaped her life and career. And after rewatching ep
Mar 4 1 h 08 min
S1Ep17 - The Big Fix with Writers Pam Eells and Sally Lapiduss
Family Matters writers Pam Eells and Sally Lapiduss tell us how to write a sitcom, and share their stories of breaking into the biz as female writers in the '80s. Plus, w
Feb 25 1 h 02 min
S1Ep16 - The Party with Shawn Harrison (Waldo Faldo)!
Waldo Heraldo Faldo himself (aka Shawn Harrison) tells us about his FOUR auditions for Family Matters, gushes about both the "adult" cast and his peers, and shares what i
Feb 18 54 min
S1Ep15 - The Big Reunion
On this episode of "Family Matters," Carl's too insecure to go to his high school reunion. So we get into body image standards in Hollywood, fad diets, and all those new
Feb 11 42 min
S1Ep14 - Baker's Dozen
On this episode of Family Matters, Aunt Rachel's hair-brained money-making idea caused a real-life injury for Telma!
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! L
Feb 4 50 min
S1Ep13 - Man's Best Friend
On this episode, find out why Telma called a meeting with the Family Matters creators about Steve Urkel, and why Kellie is beefing with Debbie Allen! Plus, Telma reflects
Jan 28 44 min
S1Ep12 - Laura's First Date
ENTER STEVE URKEL! We rewatched the first official episode of Family Matters that Jaleel White appeared in as Steve Urkel. Plus, we discuss the appropriate age for teens
Jan 21 47 min
S1Ep11 - The Quilt
Our favorite episode of Family Matters "The Quilt" highlights a lesser-known piece of Black history and features an emotional performance by a 12-year-old Kellie. Plus, s
Jan 14 56 min
S1Ep10 - False Arrest
We rewatched season 1 episode 10 of Family Matters, where Carl gets into a legal dispute with a celebrity and the Winslows are star-struck. Then we tell our own stories o
Jan 7 39 min
S1Ep9 Stake-out
Today we're reminiscing about episode 9 of Family Matters, "Stake-out," which features hot police women, a motel with hourly rates, and Mother Winslow's colorful backstor
Dec 30 2025 40 min
S1Ep8 - Mr. Badwrench
In episode 8 of Family Matters, "handy men" Carl and Eddie try to redo a bathroom. But when Carl inevitably screws up, how did the production team make an entire bathroom
Dec 23 2025 40 min
S1Ep7 - Body Damage
Telma's character Rachel, among her many talents, is apparently also a mechanic! This episode we get into Rachel and Harriette's sister dynamic, Laura's hustler mindset,
Dec 17 2025 45 min
Bob Boyett's in the Family!
The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by S
Dec 10 2025 46 min
S1Ep6 - Basketball Blues with Reginald VelJohnson (Carl Winslow)!
The illustrious Reginald VelJohnson joins us to talk about his turn on Dancing with the Stars, his new movie "Onslaught," and how he modeled his character Carl Winslow as
Dec 3 2025 58 min
S1Ep5 - Straight A's
Kellie talks about growing up on set with Darius McCrary (Eddie Winslow) and how the adults on set helped and encouraged them along the way. Plus we talk to a super-fan,
Nov 26 2025 45 min
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I had originally written a review when this first started and my thoughts were that this podcast was less than stellar. It had gotten off to a clunky start; but since then, I’ve kept listening and it has vastly improved (I’ve been watching Family Matters for 35 years; my friends even make fun of me because I legit watch it as part of my regular rotation)! Both ladies have found their voice as podcasters, and the guest stars have been a delight. Family Matters is such a rare show; highlighting the multi-generational Black family experience, particularly in the early episodes when the ensemble was showcased and not just Urkel. What’s been particularly fun was when they’ve brought Bob Boyett in to discuss how the show was made. Looking forward to more episodes with the “inside baseball.”
Pfappleos · Apr 2026
This is my favorite podcast. It’s the perfect nostalgic listen with Aunt Rachel and Laura. They truly approach everything they do with excellence, and you can feel the care and intention woven into every detail. I especially love how they begin each episode by sharing a historical fact from the time the original show first aired; it’s such a thoughtful touch that grounds the conversation in that moment and makes the nostalgia feel even more meaningful and alive. They deliver each episode at a level that truly feels unmatched, seamlessly weaving together the episodes, the actors, the memories, and the present moment.
I also love how they speak about the cast as a real family, both on and off screen..sharing personal stories, like how Telma was so close with Kellie growing up, and honoring Grandma Winslow as the legend she was and remains. They celebrate their individual histories with such pride and care, and the way they highlight the beauty of Black history and the extraordinary strength, leadership, love, and wisdom of Black women is incredibly powerful.
I love them and feel so grateful to have so many episodes to listen to. It truly feels like a blessing. They’re humble, deeply talented, and it shows in every single episode.
LAlove1989 · Feb 2026
I’ve been a fan of Family Matters for as long as I can remember. I love how relatable Telma and Kellie are. They’ve made me burst out laughing a few times. It makes my heart smile being able to hear two people who I feel like I’ve known my entire life. I’ll keep listening.
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Implore · Feb 2026
I am loving this podcast. I am always going to watch/listen to anything with Telma as I’m a big fan of anything she does. It’s great getting to hear her & Kellie just chatting it up. Despite seeing them both on my TV for years, this is the first time that I’ve been able to hear them as themselves & not characters. They are funny & interesting just being themselves. Them recapping & giving inside info on the show is the icing on the cake. I’m glad the show ran so long so I have many many episodes of the pod left to look forward to. Hopefully I can even be a guest one day! 🤣👀
SoGoodWeNamedIt · Nov 2025
I love this show even after all these years later and appreciate the effort into creating this podcast. But I don’t want to hear from actors who weren’t even on the show. (Example Loretta Devine)I want to hear more behind the scenes stuff from Kellie and Telma and less going off on tangents. Would be great to get guests who were either cast members or even crew members instead
Danish9281 · Apr 2026
I love this show all these years later and appreciate the effort into creating this podcast. But I don’t want to hear from actors who weren’t even on the show. (Example Loretta Devine)I want to hear more behind the scenes stuff from Kellie and Telm and less going off on tangents.
Danish9281 · Mar 2026
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